'Husband Rest Rooms' Let Men Play Video Games While Wives Shop in Shanghai Mall

By Allison Bew, July 13, 2017

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Shanghai is becoming a little more comfortable these days, especially for the men. 

The Paper recently released photos of a 'husband's rest room' in Global Harbor Mall for men to hang out in while their wives are busy shopping.

PHOTOS: Shanghai Mall Builds Game Rooms for Husbands

PHOTOS: Shanghai Mall Builds Game Rooms for Husbands

The small capsules (man pods?) come equipped with comfortable chairs and video games to keep the men occupied.

PHOTOS: Shanghai Mall Builds Game Rooms for Husbands

This isn't the first time a specially designated men's zone has popped up in a Shanghai mall. Last year, a mall in Minhang opened up a 'husband nursery' for men who weren't so keen on shopping 'til they drop. 

See listing for Global Harbor Mall

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