Guangzhou News – Guangzhou – That’s Guangzhou

Drum roll: RnR

Rocking and rolling around Guangzhou, Ridwan and Ron are currently causing waves on the city’s music circuit. Formed six months back after meeting via a mutual friend, the duo make...

by Simon Smith, 08 December 2013

TCM: Moxibustion

When a man sparks up three cigar-shaped sticks and gestures for you to remove your shirt, it can feel a bit like you’re a cult acolyte about to be branded with a sect’s insignia....

by Simon Smith, 22 November 2013

Alcohol aficionados: The English Whisky Co.

Western spirits currently account for around 2 percent of the Chinese alcohol market. In a country where baijiu and other local spirits dominate, however, cognac and whisky have been...

by Simon Smith, 15 November 2013

New bar: CLK Bar & Lounge

Deluxe disappointment.

by Simon Smith, 13 November 2013

Rockin’ through Guangzhou’s open mic nights

Given the sheer number of expats living in the city, it’s surprising that there aren’t more open mic nights out there. Just where can an expat get on stage and belt a few (sometimes...

by Simon Smith, 13 November 2013

New restaurant: Hollywood Bar & Diner

Show us your dips.

by Simon Smith, 08 November 2013

New bar: Mr. Rocky Bar

Opened back in mid August, this Party Pier spot's interior is like a saloon that yearns to be broken in and banged up, with an abundance of beer barrels, hat racks, gun racks, cacti...

by Simon Smith, 04 November 2013

Transsexuals headline 2013 Sexpo

Guangzhou Sex Culture Festival will be opening its legs to the city this month, inviting in a whole bevy of visitors and exhibitors, from gawkers and singletons to sexologists and sex...

by Simon Smith, 04 November 2013