Friday nights don’t have to be so expensive if you seek out the good deals and get your money’s worth. Here is a compilation of some of Friday’s best deals, and when and where to go to find them. Read More>>

Guangzhou has had a thriving dance scene since 2007. The city’s various Latin dance nights have become a meeting point for Guangzhou’s tight knit, multi-cultural, dance scene. An American Salsero investigates Latin dance in Guangzhou and discovers a warm ... Read More>>

Guangzhou’s skyline is littered with massive high-rises and what better way to experience the city, day or night, then from high up in one of these towers. Here are a few places to enjoy sky dining in Guangzhou. Read More>>

A fire burns brightly among the hearts of Guangzhou musicians who join together every week to showcase their talents and to allow their unique sounds to be their name card at various bars and pubs in the city. Read More>>

Whether you decide to go cycling alone or with friends, there are a couple of things to keep in mind to make sure that night biking in Guangzhou remains a fond memory. Read More>>

Hip hop culture has proven it can transcend different cultures and languages. Arrived on the shores of China in the 1990s, two decades later Guangzhou’s hip hop scene is developing its second and third generations of artists, as the city provides space for ... Read More>>

As the ghosts and ghastlies crawl out from their lairs to dance on the graves where will you be this Halloween? To make your life a little easier and to give you more time to create that (serial) killer outfit here is eChinacities’ Halloween roundup. Read More>>

Of Guangzhou's ten districts, Haizhu District remains one of the least explored by expats—despite hosting the Canton Fair. Read More>>

In recent years, the Zhujiang New Town (Zhujiang Xin Cheng - 珠江新城) district has become one of Guangzhou's hottest addresses. A southward extension of Tianhe district's CBD, the New Town also hosts brand-new cultural venues, sought-after accommodation ... Read More>>

From the vestiges of the city's past to the hints of its ultramodern future, the Pearl River's importance to Guangzhou is evident while walking, cycling and people-watching along its paved and shaded banks. Read More>>

For one living in Guangzhou, it can be hard to imagine that just two years ago, our city landscape was void of the lustrous and luminous Canton Tower, and that the soil on which the sultry, curvaceous structure now stands was just earth and field. In those ... Read More>>

If you're an occasional swiller of the hearty grape variety, you've undoubtedly found yourself disappointed by the typical wine selections in Guangzhou: whether it tastes like slightly fortified grape juice, or the tannin imbalance is so bad your mouth ... Read More>>

You may find yourself in Panyu for any number of reasons: work, business or the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of Guangzhou. With bluer skies, less traffic and better infrastructure for an easy commute to the city (it’s only about 30 minutes ... Read More>>

A drink or two at happy hour is perfect for after-work bonding, but too many after may lead to disaster (all a matter of perspective, of course). While a good start on happy hour one day may leave you not so happy the next, drinking in Guangzhou is worth ... Read More>>

A drink or two at happy hour is perfect for after-work bonding, but too many may lead to disaster (all a matter of perspective, of course). While a good start on happy hour one day may leave you a not-so-happy one the next, drinking in Guangzhou is worth ... Read More>>

Sometimes throughout the week you’re in the mood for something a little bit different after work. Whether you’re an English teacher shushing kids 20 hours a week, a businessman slogging away at a 9-to-5, or a traveler eager to have a more involved ... Read More>>

See Nightlife in Guangzhou Part 1 here. <br /> The overseas Chinese village, including the area around Garden Hotel, was one of the first to accept foreigners after China had been opened Read More>>

Though compared to some other cities Guangzhou's popular nightclubs are more scattered, there are some hot spots that will allow you to embark on a fun-filled club-hopping tour (at least until 2am) that does not involve lengthy taxi rides. In this article ... Read More>>

Out of all inventions China has imported from the West few are as popular as pool or snooker. You can find pool and snooker places in almost every little town in China, and naturally Guangzhou as a megalopolis has a lot of these places to offer. From single ... Read More>>

Upon googling rock music in the PRD, I was very amused to stumble across a site that asked “what does P.R.D. stand for?” Much to my surprise the answer said “rock punk dinosaurs.” Though the site was quite obviously not related to anything Pearl River ... Read More>>

Latin culture hasn't left much of a mark in Guangzhou, as it has in Shanghai or Beijing. Or become a regular part of city life, as it has in Hong Kong. Just a few years back I left an ad looking for someone to practice my Spanish with, and heard back from ... Read More>>

There are many bars in Guangzhou that expats like to go and, like bars everywhere, they tend to fall into different categories. Of course, when you’re talking about expat bar culture, the bars often divide themselves by nationality. There are Irish bars ... Read More>>

There are many bars in Guangzhou that expats like to go and, like bars everywhere, they tend to fall into different categories. Of course, when you’re talking about expat bar culture, the bars often divide themselves by nationality. There are Irish bars ... Read More>>

Guangzhou Nightlife on the Riverside<br /> The Guangzhou bar scene is difficult to define. Bars in this city will often be attached to tea houses, cafes, western restaurants, karaoke ... Read More>>