Guangzhou News – Guangzhou – That’s Guangzhou

New restaurant: Big Bang Korean Restaurant

Our first impression of Big Bang was not good. The low ceiling, dark purple furnishings and cold incandescent light accomplish nothing other than to dispirit the whole place. Only when...

by Will Wu, 05 December 2014

New restaurant: Naughty Bean

How can a bean be naughty? We can’t help but wonder as we step into this import Taiwan cafe. It’s clear that thinking hard is not what this venue is about, however; it’s more about...

by Will Wu, 05 December 2014

ESMOD Guangzhou Celebrates St. Catherine's Day with hats, designs and creativity

Under the theme “timeline”, students and teachers from ESMOD Guangzhou presented a variety of fashion styles, fusing French vintage with modern industrial elements.

by Will Wu, 04 December 2014

China and the UK work together on the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road

China Communications Construction Company Ltd. teams up with the Atkins Group to build the Window of Guangzhou.

by Will Wu, 17 November 2014

Spa: eforea

It’s not often that Guangzhou gets things before Beijing and Shanghai, but when eforea opened in 2012, it was the first example of the Hilton Hotels and Resorts’ global spa service...

by Will Wu, 15 November 2014

Hobbyhorse: Gong gu, the fading folk art of storytelling

With folded fan poised in his hand and gravel crunching beneath his feet, a gong gu lou (讲古佬, male storyteller) is a portal into a world of bold heroes and magical spirits.

by Will Wu, 14 November 2014

Guangdong Dance Festival: Which shows should you see?

This year sees the 11th edition of the GDF. From November 8 to 15, this annual modern dance gala will showcase 36 works from Canada, Israel, Holland, America, Italy, Singapore, Hong...

by Will Wu, 05 November 2014

Xinghai Jazz Festival gets bigger

From October 28 to November 2, Xinghai Concert Hall will stage a six-day music feast dedicated to local jazz fans. Five shows featuring different jazz styles will titillate one and all,...

by Will Wu, 21 October 2014