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The escort massage industry in Hong Kong, refers to the escort massage services sector and related industries in the city. In Hong Kong, escort massage work itself is legal, but organizing and managing escort massages is illegal.

The legal framework is similar to that of the United Kingdom—individual escort massage workers and clients of these services are lawful, but those who control or exploit escort massage workers are committing a crime.

Hong Kong does not have officially designated red-light districts for the operation of escort massage services. However, there are several well-known areas where escort massage in Hong Kong is conducted, including Portland Street, Shanghai Street, and Reclamation Street in Mong Kok; Fuk Wa Street in Sham Shui Po; Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei; Tai Kok Tsui; and the Champagne Court in Tsim Sha Tsui.

 

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From Past to Present: Unique History of Escort Massage in Hong Kong

Escort massage, and prostitution overall, was a highly prevalent industry in early colonial Hong Kong. A population census in 1876 showed that among 25,000 Chinese women in Hong Kong, four out of five were prostitutes. In 1877, the Registrar General estimated that only one in six Chinese women in Hong Kong was married or a concubine—the rest were prostitutes.

Between 1857 and 1890, in order to effectively control sexually transmitted diseases and regulate escort massage in Hong Kong, the colonial government of Hong Kong implemented licensing and regulation of prostitution. In 1857, the Contagious Diseases Ordinance was passed, requiring the registration and licensing of brothels, along with mandatory medical examinations for escort massage therapists as well as prostitutes. However, according to Governor Hennessy in 1880, the true purpose of Hong Kong’s brothel legislation was not to protect the therapists, but to ensure clean Chinese women were available to entertain British soldiers and Royal Navy sailors stationed in the colony.

In 1889, the Legislative Council passed the Protection of Women and Girls Ordinance, which repealed the 1867 Contagious Diseases Ordinance but retained most of the licensing provisions. By 1893, the Hong Kong government had ceased all registration and examination programs. Finally in 1932, Hong Kong officially enacted legislation to ban prostitution.

 

History of Escort Massage in Various Districts

Shek Tong Tsui, Western District: In the early colonial period of Hong Kong, a licensed escort massage / prostitution system was established, with many brothels concentrated in Shek Tong Tsui. After the abolition of the licensed prostitute system in the 1920s, the area gradually declined.

Lockhart Road, Wan Chai: During the 1960s, amid the height of the Vietnam War, Hong Kong served as one of the leisure ports for the U.S. military in the region. American naval ships frequently docked in the city, and sailors came ashore via tenders near the Wan Chai Fenwick Pier area. Just about a 10-minute walk from there, Lockhart Road was lined with bars and became a popular hangout for American servicemen. As a result, the escort massage Hong Kong industry flourished during that period, only to decline gradually after the end of the Vietnam War in the mid-1970s.

 

Types of Escort Massage Services in Hong Kong

 

Fixed Premises for Escort Massage Therapy:

•       “One-woman brothels” (Yat Lau Yat Fung): This is a unique form of legal escort massage in Hong Kong, where an escort massage worker operates alone within a residential unit. The term comes from the rule that only one escort massage worker can be present in a single unit. Under Hong Kong law, if more than one escort massage worker provides services for payment at the same premises, it is presumed to be a brothel, which is illegal. Thus, the legal model developed requires that only one worker operate per location.

 

•       Nightclub hostesses, karaoke companions, and internet café “guides”: These venues typically offer legal entertainment or companionship, but escort massage is not allowed on the premises. Conducting escort massage Hong Kong transactions within such venues risks being charged with running a brothel. Therefore, any escort massage activity usually takes place off-site, such as in hourly hotels. In lower-end establishments, management may tacitly allow staff to offer services onsite, a practice colloquially known as “in-place execution.”

 

•       “Bone girls” (escort massage parlor workers): Escort massage parlors in Hong Kong are sometimes nicknamed “bone houses” (from the Cantonese term for massage). Those offering services are referred to as “evil bone parlors” and operate without a proper license, thus are considered illegal. Female staff working in these establishments are called “bone girls.” If more than one “escort massage therapist” provides services at an unlicensed location, it is presumed to be a brothel, and operators may be prosecuted for managing or running a prostitution establishment. A notable case involved Hong Kong’s first National Security Department chief, Frederic Choi, who was caught at such an establishment during working hours. Services in these parlors typically begin with escort massage, followed by services such as “fire release,” “breast pushing,” “intestine squeezing,” or “full HD services.” Some even offer intercourse or bathing services.

 

•       High-end escort massage Hong Kong workers (similar to upscale “private clock” girls or escort girls): These services are more expensive and attract clients who value discretion. Transactions usually take place in private residences or upscale hotels rather than hourly hotels. Some are even conducted aboard yachts. There are also cases where unmarried actresses allegedly provide escort massage services to elite clients or male celebrities from their own homes.

 

•       Male escorts: They may not necessarily offer escort massage in Hong Kong and can be for visual entertainment only, similar to female hostesses. If escort massage is involved, it is typically done outside the performance venue—such as in hourly hotels.

 

Non-Fixed Premises for Escort Massage Therapy:

 

• Call Girls (Escorts):

These escort massage workers generally do not have a fixed place of work. They mainly advertise on websites and provide contact numbers, responding to client requests to provide services at the client’s location (on-call) or at designated hotels.

Many are managed by intermediaries known as “pimps” (locally referred to as “daddies”), who handle client calls and negotiate fees. As such, it is common for a man to answer calls on behalf of the escort massage Hong Kong worker, and clients are expected to proceed with arrangements regarding the type of service, time, place, who books the hotel, pricing, and payment. After agreements are made, both parties usually exchange names (often nicknames) and contact details for coordination. The “daddy” takes a cut from each transaction as commission. Escorts sent to hotels by such intermediaries are often referred to as “hotel girls.”

In the 1960s and 70s, many call girls were controlled by triads and confined in dormitories called “clubs.” They would only be brought out to work when a call came in. These women were referred to as “club girls.” Numerous films and TV series from that era depicted their stories.

 

 

• Private Clock Girls and High-End Private Clock Girls:

Private clock girls operate similarly to escorts but work independently without intermediaries. The term “clock” refers to hourly pay arrangements. They keep all their earnings and are not affiliated with nightclubs or agencies. They have to manage their own advertising, client communication, price negotiation, and travel to the client’s home or hotel.

Due to limited clientele—often gained through referrals—they focus on service quality. Some advertise in local English and Chinese newspapers (e.g., Oriental Daily, HK Magazine) or frequent bars in hotels to attract new clients.

Among them are high-end private clock girls, who work part-time and have higher standards for clients. They provide not only escort massages in Hong Kong but also companionship for dinners and parties, usually followed by hotel-based intercourse services. Their rates are 30% to several times higher than standard private clock girls.

 

 

• “Fish Ball Girls”:

“Fish ball girls” was a slang term in old Hong Kong for underage girls, often students, who worked in so-called “fish ball stalls”. These establishments typically didn’t allow escort massage acts on-site to avoid violating the law. Instead, customers could grope the girls over or under their clothes, a practice called “shiu ye” (“roaming around”). If intercourse was desired, it would be privately arranged outside.

The name is said to derive from the hand movements involved, which resembled the motion of making fish balls. Another theory suggests it came from the girls’ undeveloped chests being likened to fish balls.

During the 1970s–80s, fish ball stalls operated under licenses for “recreation centers” and disguised themselves as tea houses. To comply with licensing rules, escort massage on-site was initially forbidden. However, with increasing competition, many began allowing escort massage, effectively turning into illegal brothels. In response, the government enacted laws prohibiting two escort massage workers from working in the same place, making enforcement easier. The decline of these venues in the 1990s gave rise to the now-common one-woman brothel model.

 

 

• “Lo Lai Mui” (Dirty Girls):

“Lo Lai Mui” is a derogatory Cantonese term that emerged in the 1990s, referring to marginalized young girls, popularized by a 1994 East Week article. “Lo Lai” literally means “grime,” suggesting uncleanliness. These girls, often runaways, reportedly only had the chance to bathe when engaging in escort massage work. This phenomenon inspired films like Lo Lai Mui and Lo Lai Mui: The Four Divas. The term is now rarely used. Common traits included being unwashed, promiscuous, foul-mouthed, smoking, and loitering in Tsim Sha Tsui East and Mong Kok.

 

 

• Streetwalkers (“Standing Wall” or “Standing Street”):

These are women who dress provocatively and solicit clients on the street using eye contact or gestures. They are commonly seen in areas like Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, and Jordan (e.g., Jordan Road, Shanghai Street, Temple Street, and Reclamation Street), as well as in Sham Shui Po’s Apliu Street and Fuk Wa Street. Transactions, including escort massage in Hong Kong, usually take place at nearby hourly hotels or rented rooms.

 

 

• Kept Women (Similar to Private Clock Girls):

Some wealthy individuals or celebrities support one or more escort massage Hong Kong workers, who are called upon for escort massage or private parties. In some corruption cases, kept women have been used as bribes.

 

 

• Compensated Dating:

Originating from Japan, compensated dating involves part-time escort massage work by young girls who do not have fixed clients or venues. In Hong Kong, it became prominent in the 2000s with the rise of online platforms where girls could negotiate with clients.

It gained serious public attention after the murder of teenage girl Wong Ka Mei. In 2007, the Methodist Church’s Yau Tsim Mong Youth Integrated Service Centre published a study titled “A Preliminary Exploration of the Phenomenon of Compensated Dating Among Teenage Girls in Hong Kong.” It found that most girls were motivated by a lack of family care or a desire for luxury goods. The study also noted an increase in online content promoting compensated dating, drawing more participants.

Renowned late filmmaker Blackie Ko made a movie titled Lo Lai Mui, portraying the lives of these girls involved in compensated dating.

 

Escort Massage Hong Kong Pricing

Escort massage pricing generally depends on the quality or attractiveness of the therapist or worker. Some charge higher rates by emphasizing features such as long legs or large breasts as selling points. Additional charges may apply if the client requests special services.

Lower-tier and lower-priced escort massage Hong Kong workers might remain partially clothed during the service—removing only their lower garments to allow for intercourse. If a client requests the escort massage Hong Kong worker to be fully nude, an extra fee may be required.

Similarly, if the client wants services outside the standard package—such as oral, backdoor, or breast escort massage (titty)—these typically incur additional escort massage costs.

 

Jie Jie Zai Association

The Jie Jie Zai Association is the first organization in Hong Kong established by escort massage Hong Kong workers themselves, aimed at providing mutual support among peers. It was founded in November 2006, with the assistance of the Zi Teng organization.

In contrast, several other countries—such as Australia and Cambodia—have long-established escort massage Hong Kong worker unions. A notable example is the International Union of Escort Massage Hong Kong Workers (IUEMHKW), founded in 2000 and affiliated with the UK Trades Union Congress (TUC).

However, under Hong Kong law, controlling escort massage Hong Kong workers is illegal, meaning escort massage Hong Kong workers cannot legally have employers. As a result, the Jie Jie Zai Association is registered only as a society, rather than a formal trade union under the law.