In recent years, the Zhujiang New Town (Zhujiang Xin Cheng - 珠江新城) 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 ... Read More>>
Huanshi Lu Bar Street <br /> When partying on Huanshi Street you will mingle with the local expatriates who live and work within the vicinity. Each weekend, popular clubs ... Read More>>
Judging by the amounts of mosques, Middle Eastern restaurants and stores, it is easy to tell that Middle Eastern culture and religion has been infused in Guangzhou’s history. Here are some places in Guangzhou where a Middle Eastern vibe can still be felt. Read More>>
Need ideas for a daytrip from Guangzhou? Numerous ancient towns lie scattered around Guangzhou, offering a window into the province’s rich cultural heritage and illustrious past. Shawan Ancient Town in Panyu District is one such town. Read More>>
Looking for something cool to do in your spare time or longing to mix with some hip young crowds? Then head over to the Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, there’s plenty in store to keep you occupied. Read More>>
We take a look at some of Guangzhou’s best antique markets, where shoppers can indulge in the buying of ceramics, jade, cultural relics, and more. Read More>>
Guangzhou’s Beijing Lu and its surrounding neighbourhood have gradually become known for one thing – shopping. Along with Teemall and Shangxiajiu, it is a top consumer destination, particularly for clothes. Lacking in its popular facade however, is its ... Read More>>
We take a look at the best places in Guangzhou to enjoy the wonderful sights of cherry blossoms. China’s “Green City” doesn’t disappoint when it comes to flora, so why not head out and take in the beauty of the blossoms. Read More>>
Lychee Bay is a great place to visit any time of the year. The parade of traditional shops, natural scenery and Cantonese dining options are just a few good reasons to explore the area. Read More>>
The Guangzhou T.I.T Creative Industry Zone is a renovated textile factory area that has been transformed into a hub of cool ideas. Whether it’s fashionable clothes, photography, design, or a relaxing coffee you’re after, this place can’t be missed. Read More>>
When you hear the phrase "Hakka architecture", probably one of the first things that comes to mind are those donut-shaped tulou (土楼) earth houses in Fujian's Yongding county that are famous for being mistakenly identified as missile silos by an ... Read More>>
Beijing's 798 Art District may be the national standard for factory complexes turned art zones, but it's hardly the only one. Guangzhou has several “creative parks” that have also made the transition from industrial gray to vibrant technicolor, so pick a ... Read More>>
We take a look at Guangzhou’s Nansha Wetland Park – the first of its kind in the city and the perfect place to escape urban life. Read More>>
The following is a sad, but important list of Guangdong’s disappearing attractions. If you don’t see them soon they may not be around in a couple of years. Now is the time to see the world’s beauty…before its all gone. Read More>>
Of Guangzhou's ten districts, Haizhu District remains one of the least explored by expats—despite hosting the Canton Fair. Read More>>
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>>
One of the city's more under-appreciated tourist attractions, Guangzhou Sculpture Park (雕塑公园) is a definite must for any long-term resident or those just passing through. The vast array of sculptures is just one of the many selling points of the park, ... Read More>>
Shangxiajiu Walking Street lies west of downtown, running east and west with a network of narrow alleyways and tree-lined avenues on either side. I first discovered Shangxiajiu while searching for a part of Guangzhou that just looked different – different ... Read More>>
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>>
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>>
For one living in Guangzhou, it can be hard to imagine that just two years ago, our city landscape was void of the lustrous and luminous Canton Tower, and that the soil on which the sultry, curvaceous structure now stands was just earth and field. In those ... Read More>>
Beijing’s 798 art district is often called “Beijing’s art warehouse” for attracting some of the trendiest modern art around. So, does Guangzhou have any kind of similar “art warehouse” to boast of? Let’s begin our search in Guangzhou to find ... Read More>>
Of the villages surrounding Guangzhou, quite a few are predominantly home to a single ethnic group or surname, with their dominant cultural themes reflected in the architecture and overall layout of the area. Among these, Julong Village (聚龙村) is likely ... Read More>>
Guangzhou's very first metro line, Line 1, has 14 stops in total that are your doorway to Guangzhou's diverse sights and neighborhoods. Whether you plan on going to Huangsha Station to admire the European architecture or to Changshou Lu Station to walk ... Read More>>