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Isbells from Belgium to Perform in Wuhan May 30
May 24, 2012
Isbells from Belgium to Perform in Wuhan May 30

Isbells, the band name of Belgian musician Gaëtan Vandewoude, will perform at Wuhan VOX Livehouse on May 30. Isbell's music is a mix of indie, folk and acoustic music and has been garnering a huge following in Germany, Holland, Austria and Sweden. Website: www.isbells.be Getting there: take bus no. 59, 72, 401, 643 or 709 to Caojiawan stop See also: To Drink or Not to Drink: Three Must Visit Bars in Wuhan Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (1)
What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in... Read More>>

China Media

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

May 23, 2012 Comments (2)
From IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde wishing to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, these days, it seems that foreign dignitaries are increasingly turning to China's Weibo (microblogging) platform to better connect with Chinese... Read More>>
  • Wuhan Essential Guide
History of Wuhan
History of Wuhan

Wuhan's history dates back 3,500 years. It was once the center of the ancient State of Chu, and has always been an important spot on the mighty Yangtze River. From Wuhan, merchants followed the great river and extensive water networks to expand their businesses throughout the entire region. During the Warring States Period, the area was designated as an important military base for its lookout points at Snake Hill and Turtle Hill. During the...Read more>>

Wuhan Transport - Introduction
Wuhan Transport - Introduction

As a regional transportation hub, Wuhan is easily reached by road, rail, land and water. The city is intersected by the Beijing-Zhujiang Expressway, and is now also accessible via the Hurong (Shanghai-Wuhan), Han-Shi (Wuhan-Shiyan), and Wuhuanghuang expressways. In addition, national highways 106, 107, 316 and 318 link it to 9 major cities in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. However, most visitors traveling from other...Read more>>