The Best Things to Do in China This Week

By Bridget O'Donnell, June 5, 2017

That's takes a look at the best of the week across China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau.

Shanghai

Brawl on the Bund at Hyatt on the Bund (check out our interviews with the boxers here), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra at Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Osaka Monaurail at Unico Shanghai (preview here), Chris Cruse at Elevator, comedian Joe Machi at Kung Fu Komedy Club and some ShanghaiPRIDE events are just a few things going on during this busy week in Shanghai. Check out more Shanghai events this week here.

Beijing

Dining Under the Stars at Grill 79, Summer Howl at Taikoo Li, Zola Nene at The Bookworm, Der Rosenkavalier at Opera House of NCPA and Global Wellness Day at Kerry Hotel highlight a jam-packed week of events in Beijing. Check out more Beijing events this week here.

Guangzhou

Sci-fi Virtual Reality at Fengmian Art Space, Southeast Asian Food Festival at The Market Café, Pride Film Festival, Tea Time at Element Fresh, Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Racing Tournament at Sun Yat-sen University and plenty more going down this week in Guangzhou. Check out more Guangzhou events this week here.

Shenzhen

Global Poetry Video Exhibition at He Xiangning Art Museum, Electric Wonderland x DJ Thomas Gold at Zentral Club, Moksi at Club Sector, French Guinguette Party at Sofun Land, Afternoon Tea and Spa Specials for Two at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen and tons more going down in Shenzhen this week. Check out more Shenzhen events this week here.

Top picks for this week include the Open Source Conference, art exhibit Inventing Le Louvre and history exhibition Ancient Egypt’s Quest for Eternal Life. Check out more Hong Kong events this month here.

Macau

Macao Lotus Flower Festival, the Macao International Dragon Boat Races, Thriller Live — a 90-minute tribute to the King of Pop and the Hundred Species exhibit from artist Peggy Chan are the main picks for this week in Macau. Check out more Macau events this month here.

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