On April 28, a Tesco supermarket and Lifespace Shopping Mall opened in Tianhe District in Guangzhou. Read More>>
Guangzhou police announced that they will start doing checks on the city’s night clubs. In particular, they'll be looking for such activities as prostitution, gambling, pole dancing, exotic dancing, and performances by cross dressers. They will also ... Read More>>
The “largest indoor ice-skating rink in Asia” will open at the Guangzhou International Sports Arena from June 23 to July 14. The ice-skating rink is expected to be about 1,800 sq. m in size. The facilities will offer skate rentals, lessons, ... Read More>>
Many of the shopping centers in Guangzhou have been promising to complete construction and open for business before the opening of the Asian Games; and this news has attracted a number of international brands to come seek out opportunities in Guangzhou. ... Read More>>
On November 21, the Guangzhou municipal government websites announced that they would start taking residence registration more seriously. Read More>>
The 8th Guangzhou International Leisure & Recreation Industry Expo (a.k.a. the Guangzhou International Boat Show) opened on March 3rd in Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center (Pazhou) and will close again on March 5th. This will be ... Read More>>
SAFE MAX, which is said to be the first 24 hour supermarket in China, was opened in Zhujiang New Town on December 29th. The supermarket is located on the 3rd floor of the podium buildings of Zhonghai Jinghui Huating on Liede Avenue. With a size of 2800 ... Read More>>
Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Natatorium is about to open to the public this weekend. Currently, it is the best natatorium in Guangzhou, with its water quality reaching drinking water standard and on a par with that in Beijing’s Water Cube. Opening ... Read More>>
The largest of its kind in southern China, the store will have a total floor space of 5000 square meters; it will be second only in size to UNIQLO’s Shanghai branch and be its second flagship store in China. Read More>>
According to the latest statistics on the foreign population in Guangzhou, it is reported that there were 34,000 permanent residents from outside China living in Guangzhou in June, 2012. Read More>>
On Dec 31st, Guangzhou–Zhuhjai Intercity Mass Transit begins its trial running. The train leaves from Guangzhou South Railway Station and ends at Zhuhai North Railway Station, taking about 45 minutes in total. It’s said that the non-stop train ... Read More>>
Guangzhou authorities arrested over 700 people suspected of involvement in gambling and prostitution. Read More>>
An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit the Heyuan area of Guangdong Province at 02:34 on February 16th. The earthquake was felt across Meizhou (梅州), Huihou (惠州), Dongguan (东莞), Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong to varying degrees, ... Read More>>
Taiguhui (太古汇), the first high-end shopping center in Guangzhou, opened on a trial basis on May 25th. According to reports, the center has attracted over 150 top international brands, including Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Marks & ... Read More>>
Guangzhou World Cartoon Art Festival will be held at Sunflower Garden (南沙百万葵园) from April 27th to May 8th. Over 100 world famous cartoon figures will gather at the event, including Barbie dolls, Doraemon, Teletubbies and Seven. Read More>>
The 7th Guangzhou International Wine Exhibition is open at the Pazhou Conference and Exhibition Centre from November 8-10th. This year, 500 foreign wineries and 400 Chinese wineries are on display; twice as many as at last year’s exhibition. France, ... Read More>>
The Guangzhou Municipal Government has issued 10 welfare policies during the Asian Games and Asian Paralympic Games, which include a three-day holiday, free public transport for 30 workdays and some travel discounts, etc. These policies can be enjoyed by ... Read More>>
Guangzhou’s first Mos Burger, a Japanese burger chain, opened at Beijing Road Pedestrian Street on May 9. Mos Burger first opened in Tokyo in 1972, gaining immense popularity thanks to their healthy and artisan twist on fast food as well as their ... Read More>>
The first Guangzhou Nike Brand Experience Store opened on May 4 at Zhangjia Plaza. This is the first brand experience store in southern China. The store, with three floors, occupies 2,000 square metres and more than 100 kinds of NIKEiD design merchandise ... Read More>>
The last phase of the Guangzhou–Zhuhai Railway will open on January 1, 2013. Read More>>
Getting there: take metro line 5 to Wenchong Station, Exit A; transfer to Bus No. B29, B30 or B31 to the destination The 7th Guangzhou Boluo Dan Folk Temple Fair will be celebrated from March 15th to 21st in Nanhai God Temple. Many activities will be held ... Read More>>
Global fast-food chain, Burger King, will open its first store at the third floor of Zhengjia Plaza in Guangzhou. According to reports, Burger King has opened more than 40 chain restaurants in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and other major cities in China. See ... Read More>>
To facilitate travel during the Asian Games, on November 1st, Guangzhou’s public transport become completely free (Read more for details). The Guangzhou Metro’s data shows that the implementation of the first day of free public transport, metro ... Read More>>
The 12th Guangzhou Sex Culture Festival opened this weekend, its theme being “happy sex, harmonious family”, not really in line with the one-child policy. Read More>>