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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>>

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 Cantonese Cupid: How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Guangzhou
The Cantonese Cupid: How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Guangzhou
Feb 06, 2012 Comments (0)

Oh, the 14th of February: the time of roses, proses, love-potion doses. The eye sockets of every love-fool grow wider and the egos of every greeting-card company grow snider. If wining, dining…and respectable ways of passing away the timing…happen to be your passion, direct yourself to some of the more sultry spots Guangzhou has to offer. Read More>>

Guangzhou Watchdog: Spring Festival Chaos, Korean Fashion and More
Guangzhou Watchdog: Spring Festival Chaos, Korean Fashion and More
Jan 12, 2012 Comments (1)

There’s never a dull moment in China, whether if it’s a revelation that Guangzhou’s railway station can’t handle Spring Festival travel demands, or the announcement that China’s largest Korean fashion mall will open this year. Here’s a round-up of recent happenings in 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>>

Most Wonderful Time: Celebrating the Season in Guangzhou
Most Wonderful Time: Celebrating the Season in Guangzhou
Dec 16, 2011 Comments (0)

Christmas time is here and Guangzhouers have an array of events, dinners and parties to choose from. Following are a selection of events being put on in Guangzhou for Christmas, 2011, to make your holiday one of the happiest, however old you are. Read More>>

Gobble! Gobble! It's Turkey Time in Guangzhou
Gobble! Gobble! It's Turkey Time in Guangzhou
Nov 18, 2011 Comments (0)

This year, the fourth Thursday in November falls on Nov. 24th, and several Guangzhou area restaurants are planning to hold their own filling feasts in honour of the holiday. So if you’re a homesick American, a curious epicurean or just someone looking for that famous Thanksgiving dinner, check out our list of Guangzhou’s Thanksgiving events below! Read More>>

Guangzhou Watchdog: Wildlife Running Rampant, Sex Festivals & More
Guangzhou Watchdog: Wildlife Running Rampant, Sex Festivals & More
Nov 11, 2011 Comments (0)

Guangzhou is about to host a sex culture festival, a film festival and a food festival. If, after all that, you’re not “festivaled out”, why not swing by Hooley’s one last time before they say “Slán” and move to new quarters. Read on for more news and events… 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>>

6 Activities to Keep You Entertained in Guangzhou During National Day
6 Activities to Keep You Entertained in Guangzhou During National Day
Sep 23, 2011 Comments (0)

Staying in Guangzhou for the National Day holiday? Lucky for you there are still plenty of fun events to keep you busy here during the break. Check out our roundup of the best and most unusual things you can see and do during the golden week! 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>>