Chang Sheng Laundromat

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while folding clothes in Chang Sheng Laundromat, a regular noticed an odd humming sound coming from one of the dryers. It wasn’t like any machine noise he’d heard before. Curious, he opened the door and peered inside—only to see a small pug sticking its head out, blissfully wagging its tail. Turns out, someone had accidentally left their adorable pet behind during a rush. The whole neighborhood came together that day, laughing over the mix-up, and Chang Sheng Laundromat became known for its unexpected canine guests.

2. While sorting through damp towels one afternoon, a regular at Chang Sheng Laundromat discovered something peculiar—a tiny metal key hidden among the folds of fabric. Curious, he pocketed it and returned later that evening. To his surprise, the key fit perfectly into an old locker in the corner, revealing a stash of ancient Chinese coins. Word spread quickly, and soon everyone was rummaging through their laundry for keys—some found locks on trees, others unlocked mysterious mailboxes around town. In the end, Chang Sheng Laundromat became known not just for clean clothes but also as the place where neighbors rediscovered their community's forgotten treasures.

3. While sorting through damp towels one day, a regular at Chang Sheng Laundromat found that every Wednesday, exactly at 3 PM, a mysterious voice would announce over the PA system: ‘Your lucky number for today is…’ followed by a random digit between 1 and 9. One week, an absent-minded delivery driver kept hearing the same number—seven—every Wednesday. Thinking he’d struck gold, he started buying lottery tickets with that number. Months later, when no winnings came his way, he confronted the laundromat owner. Turned out, it was just the old lady next door calling her cat ‘Seven-o-clock.’

4. While sorting through damp towels one night, a regular at Chang Sheng Laundromat exclaimed, ‘Hey, I think that shirt’s been here longer than mine!’ Curious, he picked up the shirt and noticed it had an old coffee stain on the collar—just like his own favorite shirt. Turns out, they’d both accidentally left their clothes here after a late-night shift. With a laugh, they decided to swap stories over a cup of tea from the laundromat’s vending machine.