why are chinese laundries so famous.?

Question

how do they work and how do they compare to other laudrettes round the world

is it true that they charge per item also are there any in beijing that are reasonabely easy for a tourist to find

Answer 1

Many (most?) of the Chinese who left China seeking work in the Western world in the past were relegated to the most menial of tasks - washing clothes, mopping floors, laborers, etc. Chinese, being a hard-working people, became very good at these jobs.

In Panama, during the building of the canal, almost all the vegetables and fruits were raised by Chinese. Today, their decendents are still largely in food production.

I live in Shanghai, and it is interesting to note that my laundry is called "Chicago Laundry".

Laundries may be found all over China, but be aware that here most do not use starch (if asked to do so, they go overboard) or bleach.

Answer 2

Perhaps because as the new world was disovered and colonized, Chinese workers came and with them came their willingness to wash clothes and also provide a bath to those who wanted one - mind you, they did recycle the bath water :0)

Answer 3

Ancient chinese secret----Tide