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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

Guangzhou’s Pearl River ― From Lifeline to Leisure Hub
Guangzhou’s Pearl River ― From Lifeline to Leisure Hub
Mar 12, 2012 Comments (0)

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>>

Canton Tower: Guangzhou’s Femme Fatale
Canton Tower: Guangzhou’s Femme Fatale
Mar 05, 2012 Comments (0)

The lustrous and luminous Canton Tower stands seductively in the skyscraping landscape of Guangzhou, a testament to ingenuity and modernisation. Read on to find out all that it has to offer. Read More>>

Super Shopping: Tianhe’s New League of Consumption Hot Spots
Super Shopping: Tianhe’s New League of Consumption Hot Spots
Jan 31, 2012 Comments (0)

Just in time for spring shopping season, Guangzhou’s expanse of the indoor shopping experience has thriced itself with the additions of Tianhe Fashion Walk, TaiKooHui and One Link Walk. All located in Tianhe District, each multi-tiered super space packs its own purchasing personality regarding prices, options and ambiance. Read More>>

Finding the “Secret” Handicrafts Areas in Guangzhou
Finding the “Secret” Handicrafts Areas in Guangzhou
Oct 09, 2011 Comments (0)

Shoppers looking for traditional handicrafts or artwork to give as gifts, might need to look a bit further than the city's shining shopping plazas. When on the hunt for a special gift or an unusual souvenir, here are a few places to check. 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>>