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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>>

Question 1: Where Can You Attend “Trivia Night” in Guangzhou?
Question 1: Where Can You Attend “Trivia Night” in Guangzhou?
Dec 30, 2011 Comments (0)

Living in Guangzhou, it’s easy to forget about things like the Fall’s primetime lineup or who’s in the Top 40 with Casey Kasem. To keep your wits in shape and your pop culture “muscle” strong, why not try one of the trivia nights held around Guangzhou. Read More>>

Countdown to 2012 – New Year’s Eve Parties, Dinners and Performances in Guangzhou
Countdown to 2012 – New Year’s Eve Parties, Dinners and Performances in Guangzhou
Dec 21, 2011 Comments (2)

2011 is drawing to a close, and Guangzhou-ers are revving up to celebrate the New Year. Whether you’re looking for an upbeat party or a chilled-out, more genteel way to mark the passing of 2011, Guangzhou has something to offer you this New Year’s Eve. Read More>>

Unleashing Terror (on the Dance Floor) in Guangzhou this Halloween
Unleashing Terror (on the Dance Floor) in Guangzhou this Halloween
Oct 14, 2011 Comments (0)

Get your dancing shoes and costumes ready; the “horrors” of the Pearl River Delta are making their way to your favourite bars and clubs for Halloween 2011! Check out our Guangzhou Halloween 2011 guide for info on the best parties this year. Read More>>

Gearing up for a Hot Summer: Nightlife Highlights in Guangzhou for July
Gearing up for a Hot Summer: Nightlife Highlights in Guangzhou for July
Jun 28, 2011 Comments (2)

No matter if you are into Chinese Hip Hop, French dubstep, songs from the grasslands or even Norwegian doomsday goth metal, you are going to have a field day in the month of July! Read More>>

A Song for June: Guangzhou Music Events Round-Up
A Song for June: Guangzhou Music Events Round-Up
May 30, 2011 Comments (0)

June promises to be a tantalizing month for live music in Guangzhou, with a veritable smorgasbord of events occurring throughout the month. If your party schedule wasn’t jam-packed before, it will be now, with bands flying in from all corners in order to satisfy your musical cravings. Read More>>

Best Deals in Tianhe: Getting Happy Hour in Guangzhou, Part Two
Best Deals in Tianhe: Getting Happy Hour in Guangzhou, Part Two
Apr 25, 2011 Comments (0)

Part of a series, this second article explores the best happy hour deals in the Tianhe District, which has rapidly developed since the 1980s to become Guangzhou’s leading centre of business. We will also consider food menus to steady the buzz from alcohol and give you something more than beer for dinner. Read More>>

Rock Out this April: Live Music Highlights in Guangzhou
Rock Out this April: Live Music Highlights in Guangzhou
Apr 01, 2011 Comments (0)

April is not only when plants burst into bloom and little lambs frolic on green pastures somewhere, but it’s also when China’s live music scene truly wakes up from its winter hibernation. Here’s a round-up of some of the best live shows in Guangzhou this month. Read More>>

Best Happy Hours in Guangzhou, Part One: Garden Hotel Area
Best Happy Hours in Guangzhou, Part One: Garden Hotel Area
Mar 30, 2011 Comments (1)

A drink or two at happy hour is perfect for after-work bonding, but too many may lead to disaster (all a matter of perspective, of course). Part of a series, this first article explores the best happy hour deals in the Garden Hotel area, a popular expat and tourist hang out. Read More>>

Guangzhou Bars Offer More Than Just Booze
Guangzhou Bars Offer More Than Just Booze
Jan 04, 2011 Comments (6)

Whether you’re an English teacher, a businessperson, or a traveler eager to have a more involved experience than just throwing back a few drinks, Guangzhou’s bars offer a variety of interactive nights to help you escape from the ordinary… 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>>