Internet bars in Guangzhou have recently started ID registrations of visitors as an attempt to prevent minors (under 18) from frequenting the venues. Many internet bars in the city have started strictly enforcing the new policies and foreigners that need to ... Read More>>
There is another Job Fair you can attend in 2014 and this time it’s in Guangzhou. Presented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China and hosted by ChinaHotel (Marriot), the fair will cater to the needs of all varieties of foreigners ... Read More>>
On March 18th, China Southern Airlines announced that it has started offering VIP Economy class seats (class W) for domestic flights. VIP economy seats are somewhere between business and regular economy class and offers 40% more leg space than your usual ... Read More>>
It is reported that the miniature model showing the Eighteen Gates of Ancient Guangzhou will be completed and exhibited to local visitors at No. 6 Jinrong Jie, Guangwei Street (inside Guangfu Cultural Center on Guangwei Street) by the end of June. The ... Read More>>
On January 18th, a 485 metre tall "free fall ride" officially opened on the Guangzhou TV Tower. This new, thrilling addition to the tower will cost visitors 130 RMB per ride, or 260 RMB for a combo ticket (includes entry to the tower and the ... Read More>>
The 6th Guangzhou International Beer Festival will be held at the South Gate Square of Tianhe Sports Center from July 8th to 17th. According to reports, visitors will have a chance to taste famous beers from Belgium and the Czech Republic for the first time ... Read More>>
As part of his 2011 China Tour, Akon will perform in Guangzhou on November 7th. The multi-platinum R&B superstar, who has a mind-boggling 40 Billboard top 100 songs under his belt, including "Angel", "Beautiful", "Locked ... Read More>>
On March 23rd at the Seminar on National Urban Planning and Scientific Development, Mayor of Guangzhou City Wan Qingliang, stated that the real number of people working and living in Guangzhou has surpassed 15 million, the upward limit of Guangzhou ... Read More>>
Swan Bay, a large Wetland Ecological Park located in Guangzhou Crocodile Park, officially opened to the public recently. In the wetland, visitors can catch a glimpse of the rare black-necked swan, which originates from South America. As its name suggests, ... Read More>>
Calling all job seekers in the Guangzhou area! This Saturday April 23rd, the Guangzhou edition of the 2011 Job Fair for Foreigners kicks off at China Hotel (A Marriot Hotel). Entrance is absolutely free but online pre-registration is required. Come along ... Read More>>
Guangdong authorities have increased regulations on travelers arriving from West Africa, as its large African population and the constant high level of traffic between the two means Guangzhou is key to keeping China Ebola-free. Read More>>
According to a press conference of Guangzhou Grand Theatre on June 18th, 25 Disney stars including Mickey and Mini will participate in a large-scale musical this August in Guangzhou. Shows will take place over three days and audiences will be treated to a ... Read More>>
October 12th, the "Forbes Best Commercial City in Mainland China 2010" list was released. Guangzhou takes the crown on the list this year and Shanghai, last year's champion, lost the number one spot because of high operating costs. The top ten ... Read More>>
According to the Guangzhou Bureau of Commodity Price, a taxi fuel surcharge in Guangzhou will be increased from 1 RMB/trip to 2 RMB/trip starting from January 1st. This will account for rising fuel prices. See Also: Guangzhou–Zhuhai Intercity Mass ... Read More>>
On May 31st, another 30 jumbo BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) 18m buses began their journey of service in Guangzhou. It is reported that these buses – with a capacity of 150 people – can depart with a 5-minute interval during peak hours. Read More>>
The central area of Ersha Island has been revamped to become four green parks with a bike lane traversing all around the island. Residents are now able to ride bikes and go sightseeing around the entire circumference of the island. The center area located ... Read More>>
The 200-year-old Lucerne Symphony Orchestra will bring classic symphony performances on Guangzhou’s stage at 20:00, July 2nd. The Lucerne Symphony Orchestra is the orchestra-in-residence of the KKL Luzernm and also Switzerland’s oldest symphony ... Read More>>
Guangzhou has started building a horse racing venue as part of the major development project for hosting the Asian Games. The venue measures a total of 2,200 acres, equivalent in size to 200 soccer fields, and has received investments of around 700 million ... Read More>>
Photo of 2009 Guangzhou Garden Expo The 17th Guangzhou Garden Expo will be held from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 in Yuntai Garden at Baiyun Mountain. More than 20 varieties and 60,000 pots of blooming flowers will be exhibited during the event. The expo will cover ... Read More>>
Hall 5 of China Plaza Theater has been upgraded to a 4D digital theatre after one month’s reconstruction, becoming the first dynamic 4D cinema in Guangzhou, and is set to open on June 1. Audiences of 4D films will be able to experiences over 20 ... Read More>>
The Shanghai World Expo Guangdong Pavilion reopened to visitors at the Guangdong Science Center on April 2nd. The pavilion is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays. The full-price ticket of the Guangdong Pavilion is 10 RMB. Photo: news.dayoo.com Read More>>
Over the last few days, passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport have been pleasantly surprised to discover that they were given two hours of free Internet access simply by calling China Telecom’s Toll-free number (4008 999 189) for a free account and ... Read More>>
The Guangzhou Public Security Bureau has released a report stating that a fire that occurred at 22:00 on January 10th on the Guangzhou metro Line 5 was arson. The event occurred between northern Line 5 of Guangzhou metro station and Guangzhou railway ... Read More>>
The “Guangzhou Blue Book: Guangzhou City International Development Report 2014” was just published, and signified that 50% of foreigners think that Guangzhou’s ‘Business Economy’ is its more prominent feature. Read More>>