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>>
Guangzhou attracts visitors year round for business, tourism and politics and hosts numerous trade fairs, including the large biannual Canton Fair. As a result, Guangzhou has hundreds of star-level hotels, and promises even more rooms through apartment room ... Read More>>
Guangzhou is located on Guangdong's lower plain, as the Pearl River nears its end. This broad, flat region is interspersed with only a few low mountains, Guangzhou's Baiyun being one of the most famous. However, ringing Guangzhou in the north is the start ... Read More>>
As China celebrates its National Day like every year on the 1st of October to remember the founding of the PRC in 1949, the so-called “Golden Week” gives most of us the opportunity for a week off work and the chance to use the spare time for travelling. ... Read More>>
With markets that date back a few decades, the city that sells everything is certainly no stranger to clothing. If you’re looking for clothes in Guangzhou, you’ll find plenty in lovely boutiques at Tee Mall, but the price tags might spark some laughter as ... Read More>>
Taking the bus in Guangzhou is a great way to get to know the city and its people. Not only that, but Guangzhou's bus system is cheap and convenient. Busses in Guangzhou cost just 2 RMB and can get you anywhere you want to go in the city. You can pick up an ... Read More>>
Nothing can beat that cinema experience: a huge, imposing screen, booming audio and striking visuals, cosy seats (well at least most of the time), that mouth-watering smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching with dozens, even hundreds of people, all ... Read More>>
Going from a poor suburb, to a Western settlement, to a stomping ground for wealthy Chinese, Dongshan, in Guangzhou, offers a modern escape just minutes from downtown. Read More>>
Shangxiajiu Walking Street lies west of downtown, running east and west with a network of narrow alleyways and tree-lined avenues on either side. I first discovered Shangxiajiu while searching for a part of Guangzhou that just looked different – different ... Read More>>
Reptiles are some of the most fascinating, mysterious creatures on Earth. For about roughly 320 million years, reptiles in one form or another have been traversing this planet. No matter whether we see them as fearsome predators like poisonous snakes and ... Read More>>
An interactive event concerned with new media has been organized by the British Council with the UK Embassy in China and Pecha Kucha Night organizers in Guangzhou. The event kicks off in the evening of July 24th at Fei Gallery. It is part of a series of ... Read More>>
Whether or not you have a proclivity for the theater, your time in Guangzhou will be enriched if you take in a performance or two. Chinese theater history is rich and well-developed. Traditional Chinese dramas usually center on political and court intrigue, ... Read More>>
The sweltering summer heat is upon us, which not only invites fatigue and dehydration but which also conjures up desires to flee the city, to embark on a relaxing weekend break far from the humid, loud chaos of the city. This symptom is better known as ... Read More>>
Guangzhou's grim reputation as a crowded, hazy and fast-moving city can quickly disappear within its many parks and river walks. This southern metropolis does have its forest cover, and is in fact one of the greenest cities in the southern region. Having a ... Read More>>
Chinese food is great, but it’s always good to mix things up a bit, especially when it comes to gourmet cuisine. Luckily, there are some interesting restaurants in Guangzhou that make a nice change from Chinese street food or the same old meal choices in ... Read More>>
Most of us go to a massage centre or spa for relaxation, but in China the trend has always been towards massage as a form of healing. Read More>>
Residing in China often leaves you with the greatest cravings for Western meals. Even in a city as large as Guangzhou, tracking down your favorites from home takes some time and learning about the city. If your craving is for hamburgers, the best places to ... 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>>
It’s just another typical day in China; a historic building in Guangzhou has been converted into a nightclub, one of Guangzhou’s oldest cinemas awaits the destruction ball so that another generic shopping mall can take its place, while a Western ... Read More>>
Though we may feel super healthy and invincible now, there will come a time in all of our lives where a visit to the doctor is inevitable. A stint in hospital is one of those things we always have to take into consideration, and knowing where to go during ... Read More>>
Meat-free folk find it challenge to eat at ordinary Chinese restaurants, as most use fish oils and other meat products in the kitchen, and cook vegetables and meat in the same pan. Bad news for veggies. And what’s worse, many dishes in Chinese restaurants ... Read More>>
Guangzhou is a great place for anyone who loves food. Guangdong Province is known throughout China for its southern delicacies, but every now in then, you fancy something a bit different. Sometimes you just need comfort food. Whether it’s lasagna the way ... Read More>>
Stopping in Guangzhou for a weekend? Maybe you’re visiting from Hong Kong on business, or just passing through on your way to catch a flight home. Either way, if you have some time to kill in Guangzhou, there’s more than enough to keep you busy. Read More>>
Despite all the great things Guangzhou has to offer, there are times when city life can get a bit boring. The weather is gloomy, the days slow down, and you fall into a routine that you find hard to break. If you have children, the usual DVD and toy routine ... Read More>>