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Seven-ten Split: The Best Bowling Alleys in Shenzhen
Seven-ten Split: The Best Bowling Alleys in Shenzhen
Jan 23, 2012 Comments (0)

There are some national pastimes that are so particular to their country of origin that no one born outside of its borders ever thought about playing it. But sometimes, this isn’t the case. Take bowling in Shenzhen for example… Read More>>

The Great Shenzhen Outdoors: 4 Summer Activities
The Great Shenzhen Outdoors: 4 Summer Activities
Aug 31, 2010 Comments (3)

As hot and humid as it may be in the summer, Shenzhen has too much to offer outdoors for you to stay in an air-conditioned apartment. So get off the couch and try one of these day or overnight trips. Read More>>

Art Exhibitions in Shenzhen this Month
Art Exhibitions in Shenzhen this Month
Aug 09, 2010 Comments (0)

August isn’t the most active month when it comes to new exhibition openings in Shenzhen. However despite the slow month there are still a handful of exhibitions that are definitely worth checking out this August. Here’s a quick preview. Read More>>

Music and Nightlife Highlights This August in Shenzhen
Music and Nightlife Highlights This August in Shenzhen
Jul 26, 2010 Comments (0)

It may be a hot summer, but that’s no excuse for staying locked up at home and missing out on the vibrant nightlife in Shenzhen. Inject your life with music and fun this August – here’s a guide to what’s happening. Read More>>

Art Exhibitions, Concerts and Stage Events This July in Shenzhen
Art Exhibitions, Concerts and Stage Events This July in Shenzhen
Jun 23, 2010 Comments (0)

We may already be finding ourselves in the midst of the sweltering summer heat, but that’s no excuse for staying locked up indoors. Here’s a quick preview of some of the art exhibitions, classical concerts and stage performances coming to Shenzhen this July. Read More>>

The Month in Music : What’s Rocking in Shenzhen This June
The Month in Music : What’s Rocking in Shenzhen This June
May 27, 2010 Comments (0)

June is going to shower your ears with audio treats. Whether you like St.Germain jazz or Chinese punk, hardcore metal or improvised jazz fused with drum n’ bass, there’s a wide choice of musical genres waiting to be heard at Shenzhen’s live music venues this month. Read More>>

Stadiums in Shenzhen
Stadiums in Shenzhen
May 19, 2010 Comments (0)

It’s not just Beijing and Shanghai, in preparation for the Summer Student World Championships, Shenzhen is building a slew of new stadiums. The striking new structures will complement the city’s already completed stadiums, meaning lots of places for Shenzheners to watch sports. Read More>>

Craving Culture: Shenzhen's Theatres and Concert Halls
Craving Culture: Shenzhen's Theatres and Concert Halls
May 05, 2010 Comments (0)

Though the cultural situation sometimes seems rather dire in Shenzhen, rather than look wistfully to Shanghai, Beijing, or Guangzhou, Shenzhen’s expats need only look beneath their own feet to unearth some wonderful performance venues. Read More>>

For Those About to Rock: Live Music this May in Shenzhen
For Those About to Rock: Live Music this May in Shenzhen
Apr 30, 2010 Comments (0)

Whoever said Shenzhen doesn’t have a rock music scene? A quick glance at the event schedules of Shenzhen’s major live music venues reveals quite the opposite. Here’s what’s rocking this May in Shenzhen. Read More>>

Film & Art Events in Shenzhen this April
Film & Art Events in Shenzhen this April
Apr 01, 2010 Comments (0)

Hungry for film and art events this April in Shenzhen? Then read on to find out what exhibitions are running and what English-language movies are screening at Shenzhen cinemas this April. Read More>>

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>