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Guangzhou’s Beautiful Neighbour: Foshan City
Guangzhou’s Beautiful Neighbour: Foshan City
May 25, 2012 Comments (0)

Foshan, Guangzhou’s next-door neighbour, is a city often overlooked by visitors to the region. But this industrial city, important also for kung fu and ceramics, is developing rapidly and has some top-quality sights for a nice day out of Guangzhou. Read More>>

Beat the Heat this Summer – Places to Cool Down in Guangzhou
Beat the Heat this Summer – Places to Cool Down in Guangzhou
May 18, 2012 Comments (0)

May marks the beginning of Guangzhou’s hottest, wettest season – and the time of year when newly arrived foreigners realise it’s hard getting used to the subtropical climate. So, before the mercury rises any higher, here are some ideas for keeping cool in the Guangzhou summer. Read More>>

Guangzhou Sculpture Park: More than Just Sculptures
Guangzhou Sculpture Park: More than Just Sculptures
May 11, 2012 Comments (0)

One of the city’s more under-appreciated tourist attractions, Guangzhou Sculpture Park is a definite must for any long-term resident or tourist. The many sculptures are just one of the park’s many selling points; it also boasts green, open spaces as well as some top quality venues. Read More>>

Guangzhou Adventures: A Visit to Yakushi Pearl Factory
Guangzhou Adventures: A Visit to Yakushi Pearl Factory
May 04, 2012 Comments (0)

Many of Guangzhou’s residents have heard of the jade, pearl, and jewellery markets in town; multi-level malls crammed with flashy, gem-stacked stalls. For a slightly more mellow experience, however, a visit to the Yakushi Pearl Factory will make for an equally satiating shopping excursion. Read More>>

Home Away from Home - Guangzhou’s Expat-Friendly Neighbourhoods
Home Away from Home - Guangzhou’s Expat-Friendly Neighbourhoods
Apr 27, 2012 Comments (0)

Not sure where to make your home in Guangzhou? Here are a few of the neighbourhoods Guangzhou expatriates seem to favour, according to location, general prices, transportation, schools and attractions. Read More>>

The Road Not Taken: Haizhu’s Hidden Treasures (Part 2)
The Road Not Taken: Haizhu’s Hidden Treasures (Part 2)
Apr 20, 2012 Comments (0)

This article highlights some sights in the western half (as bisected by Metro Line 3) of Haizhu District. Here are a few things to do in Haizhu District that may go overlooked on foreigners’ Guangzhou itineraries. Read More>>

Must-See Performances at Guangzhou Opera House this May
Must-See Performances at Guangzhou Opera House this May
Apr 13, 2012 Comments (0)

Guangzhou has a healthy appetite for concert and stage performances and the offerings this May are deliciously tempting. Guangzhou Opera House in particular, boasts an impressive events calendar featuring a wide range of top international acts. Here’s our pick of the top four. Read More>>

Haizhu District: Guangzhou’s New Gem (Part 1)
Haizhu District: Guangzhou’s New Gem (Part 1)
Apr 03, 2012 Comments (0)

Despite hosting the Canton Fair, Haizhu remains one of the least explored districts by expats. Once a collection of fishing villages and harbours, find out why Haizhu is now one of the most sought-after real estate locations in the city. Read More>>

Zhujiang New Town – International Hotspot in Guangzhou
Zhujiang New Town – International Hotspot in Guangzhou
Mar 27, 2012 Comments (1)

In recent years, the Zhujiang New Town 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 and plenty of small businesses worth checking out. Read More>>

Canton Fair: A History of Trade and Foreign Influence
Canton Fair: A History of Trade and Foreign Influence
Mar 19, 2012 Comments (0)

Canton Fair is China’s oldest and largest trade fair, and one of Guangzhou’s longest-standing claims to world recognition. Read on for a dive into its past and a glimpse of what it will offer visitors this year. Read More>>

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>