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contents
//32 COVER STORY
Looking at the world's biggest, fatestgrowing and most profitable gaming market in the Middle Kingdom.
//8 CITY
// 10 MENSA CHINA
Getting to know the 'high IQ society' and its chairwoman in China.
//20 ARTS
//21 LOVE DEPOSIT
Director Qu Jiangtao banks on the success of his peculiar film about love.
//26 COMMUNITY
// 27 Hong Kong Sevens
Twenty four rugby nations compete in highly-anticipated sporting event.
//46 EAT & DRINK

// Restaurant and bar reviews in
the Guangzhou and Shenzhen Entertainment monthly inserts.
TENDER LAMB CHOPS SONGS OF RITES
//22 NINE SONGS

Choreographer Lin Hwai-min comes to Guangzhou with the Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan. // QUOTE OF THE ISSUE
//16 myanmar
The magic of Myanmar provides an adventure like no other.
//26 CSL Kicks off

Guangzhou Evergrande's up for Asian Champions Leauge challenge .
//46 EAT & DRINK

See more details in the Guangzhou and Shenzhen Entertainment monthly inserts.
// EVENTS IN GZ & SZ ENTERTAINMENT INSERTS
"Those who are smarter than me are not as pretty, and those who are prettier than me are not as smart."
chairwoman of mensa china, Yang bingyang. p10
G+ electronic store // Style Radar 14 Sports Chic // Fashion 17
Swanky Carryalls // Products 15
Fashion forward // Street Cred 15
editor's note
MARCH
As the Chinese saying goes, a years plan starts with spring. As the year of the snake begins, the PRD is off to a flying start with tons of fun events. Guangzhou art lovers will be thrilled to see the return of worldfamous Cloud Gate Theater of Taiwan, this time with its acclaimed 1993 production Nine Songs (not to be confused with the sexually explicit English film 9 Songs). Cloud Gates mastermind Lin Hwai-min shares with us his life story and artistic vision on page 22. For football fans, March will see the new season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) kicking off. Guangzhou is proud to be home to two of CSLs best teams defending champion Evergrande and rival R&F. Led by Italys World Cup winning manager Marcelo Lippi, Evergrandes upcoming performance is highly anticipated. Turn to page 26 for a preview before the games start. If rugby is your thing, the annual Hong Kong Rugby Sevens across the border is on its way back on March 22-24. Tickets are too hot to get, find out more details on page 27 and try your luck. Otherwise, you can always catch the 6 Nations Rugby live on TV at your nearest expat haunt. Off the sports field, our cover story (p32) this month looks at a different kind of games in the virtual space. With an online population of approximately 538 million people, China is the worlds biggest, fastestbooming and most profitable gaming market. The remarkable stories about Chinese gamers and the cutthroat competition among gaming companies are no less intriguing as those hit games. Although Chinese New Year celebrations are over, the festive feel lingers on with two Celtic festivals St Davids Day and St Patricks Day. To get in the green spirit, thats PRD will cooperate with Murphys Irish Stout in taking Guangzhou partygoers on a merrymaking pub crawl on March 17 to popular Irish pubs across town. Find out how to join inside Guangzhou event section. Shane Qin Managing Editor
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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY
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ONE DAY IN MARCH

March 5, 1963 and Chairman Mao initiates the Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng propaganda campaign. Born in Wangcheng, Hunan Province in 1940 and orphaned at an early age. A quick read of Lei Fengs Diary will tell you that his was a life devoted to the socialist cause, filled with the revolutionary will to work arduously for self-improvement and the heroic spirit of being ready to take up cudgels for a just cause without care for his own safety. Sadly, that life was cut tragically short - Lei died in 1962 at the age of just 21 when, as a member of a transportation unit of the PLA, a telephone pole, struck by an army truck, struck him. According to his official biography, that is. Some are cynical about the official details of Lei's life, and believe his dairies to have been doctored. The propaganda campaign began at a time when the Chinese economy was recovering from the Great Leap Forward, the failure of which had seen Mao's image suffer. Skeptics have noted, for instance, that the campaign presented a collection of 12 exceptionally high quality photographs of Lei performing good deeds while he supposedly was just an unknown young man engaging in mundane tasks. Yet while Lei's prominence in school textbooks has declined over the years, he remains part of the national curriculum, with March 5 annual Learn from Lei Feng Day, marked by various community-minded actions, such as cleaning up schools, parks and other public spaces.
Accidental Chinese Hipster
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Dig This!
Talk about an ocular overload that is true to the old adage, this picture paints more than a thousand words ever could. Suffice to say we just had to pick it.
// Spotted an accidental Chinese hipster? Send a picture and brief description to editor.prd@ urbanatomy.com. For more hip hip hip visit accidentalchinesehipsters. tumblr.com
An anonymous police officer told the Qilu Evening News that the women included one who is lactating.
Wrongness is heaped upon wrongness in the Chongqing sex scandal, which saw women lure officials into compromising clinches that were captured on hidden cameras by accomplices. The videos were then used to blackmail the lusty leaders into giving out contracts for city projects. So far 11 officials, including Lei Zhengfu, pictured, have been removed from their posts.
do you know who i am?
Li Yang
Crazy English founder Li Yang, 43, has made legal history by becoming the first ex-husband in the PRC to have a restraining order issued against him. The case first hit the headlines in 2011, when then wife Kim Lee uploaded images to Weibo showing bruises caused by Li, who found fame for the outlandish teaching methods at his Crazy English franchise. Li, who was not in court, argued via his lawyer that Domestic violence is ongoing violent behavior and causes serious damage. Li only beat Kim twice. The court dismissed this defense, adding that Li is also suspected of bigamy.He was ordered to pay RMB12 million in property division to American Lee, who was also granted custody of their three children.
CITY
Tales of the city

Edited by tom bird, simon edward smith, will wu and juliette ding GINGER NUT DELTA QUAKE
Harrys China plans hit great wall
Year of the shake

On February 22, an earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude shook Heyuan city in northeast Guangdong, sending tremors across many PRD cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan and neighboring Hong Kong. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties or serious property damage and the provincial earthquake bureau claimed no major aftershocks were expected. This time last year, a similarly strong quake happened also shook Guangdong.
ZHUHAI EXPRESS
Commuter time slashed

The Middle Kingdom is not seen as the right fit for Prince Harry at this stage in his life, according to a Foreign and Commonwealth Office source, ending plans of his proposed solo tour of the country this year. The decision to rein in the royal liability comes in the wake of a TV interview in which he compared killing people in Afghanistan to playing on his Xbox. When it comes to chronic foot-in-mouth comments in China, the decision to keep the Windsors away seems wise - grandfather Prince Phillip once described Beijing as ghastly, on a 1986 visit, when he also warned a British student, If you stay here much longer, youll go home with slitty eyes." Since February 1, all 17 stations along the Guangzhou-Zhuhai intercity railway have come into use. Every day, there are two kinds of rail service: the normal train service takes around 72 minutes, while the through train service takes only 57 minutes with only two intermediate stops. Three through trains run in both directions on a daily basis, setting out at 9am, 11am and 5pm.
MILKIN IT
HOLESOME SCENE
MINIMUM WAGE RISE
Urban landslide
Shenzhen still pays best
Baby formula limits introduced

Mainlanders have been buying milk formula from Hong Kong since the tainted milk scandal of 2008. Last year, Hong Kong introduced restrictions on Mainlanders giving birth in the SAR, but now its milks turn. The Hong Kong government plans to limit the amount of milk formula that each adult can take out of Hong Kong to 1.8 kilos. The measures are intended to reduce the number of traders reselling milk formula at a higher price in Shenzhen.
Politically Incorrect
On January 28, a large piece of land collapsed near a subway construction site on Kangwang Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou, dragging surrounding buildings underground. The collapse site was 50m wide and 9m deep. Power and water went out and more than 1,200 residents were forced to withdraw from the site. On January 30, the director of Guangzhou Metro apologized during the press conference and promised to provide reasonable compensation.
According to the citys Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, Shenzhen government has approved a rise of the minimum wage. Effective from March 1 this year, the minimum wage for full-time employees has been adjusted from RMB1500 to RMB1600 per month, making it the highest in China. Part-time minimum wage has been adjusted to RMB14.5 per hour.
Public porn show

On Saturday 16 of February, in the delta city of Zhongshan, a giant LED screen in bustling Fuye Square played footage from a Western pornographic film. The film, which ran for 20 minutes, shocked residents, many of whom called the Police. Fuye is one of the citys busiest squares and is close to two schools. The next day, the Zhongshan public security bureau explained that the regrettable broadcast was caused by a computer error at the office where the screen is controlled.
CITY
LEAD story
the brainy bunch

BY Karoline kan
mensa China and its glamorous chairwoman
The bold and the beautiful, HER NAME is famed for her outspoken comments.
ang Bingyang was sure she was smarter than most people from a very young age. Then, one day in 2007, she was flipping through a magazine and came upon an article about Mensa. After many painful years of talking about things that most listeners could not follow, she was intrigued at the thought of a group of people who shared high IQs. She passed the test with flying colors, joined Mensa China and is now the chairwoman of the self-described High IQ Society.
Mensa International was founded in 1946 in Oxford, England and now counts over 110,000 members worldwide, all of whom must score in the 98th percentile or above in the IQ test to be admitted to the clever coven.
Mensa China, meanwhile, is in its infancy, with only 267 members. Unlike other countries, where members come from a broad cross-section of society, in China they tend to be wealthier people from the finance and IT industries and most of the membership is in the four major cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. I think there are two reasons why there are so few members in China, says Yang. Firstly, Mensa is a new thing here and receives very little coverage. The people who have a chance to read about it are normally well-educated and well-off white collar, or even golden collar, individuals. Secondly, not many Chinese want to join an organization that demands a membership fee but doesnt provide practical benefits. Many Chinese members only became aware of the organization thanks to the buzz surrounding high-profile, outspoken Yang. Owner of a highly successful Taobao shop, she is a model, occasional TV presenter and the
Those who are smarter than me are not as pretty, and those who are prettier than me are not as smart
author of three books. Listed as one of Chinas top ten beauties on tianya.cn, she is infamous for her provocative statements, such as those who are smarter than me are not as pretty, and those who are prettier than me are not as smart. Fiona Feng, a member of Mensa Eastern China in Shanghai, is one of those who found out about Mensa through its chairwoman. Born to a well-off Shanghai family, 22-year-old Feng didnt feel so different from other kids growing up apart from the fact that she skipped grades and was always the youngest in her class.
My sister got into university at the age of nine and people believe I am smart because I am the sister of a genius, explains Feng. After joining the group, I feel my life has changed. I meet so many people with very interesting experiences and brilliant ideas and Ive started to believe that I am smart too. The organization provides me with a very good circle of connections, so I can get help from people working in all kinds of fields. Normally they are the elite in their field, says Feng. The joining process is relatively simple: fill in the application form on the website, pay the test fee and attend a test session in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Nanchang. Those with an IQ score of above 140,plus RMB260 for the test and another RMB265 for annual membership fees,can take their place among the Peoples Republic intellectually gifted. Out of the 15 to 20 who take the test every month in China, around 60 percent will pass a
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rate recently deemed too high by Mensa International, who have temporarily halted applications while they develop new questions for the Chinese. The reason for the unusually high pass-rate is a matter of debate. In IQ and the Wealth of Nations, a controversial 2002 book by Richard Lyn and Tatu Vanhane, the authors argue that high IQ correlates to GDP per capita and that low GDP can cause low IQ, and vice versa. Countries like the UK and Canada score highly, while African nations do not. Yet China, which has a GDP of around USD8,500, is ranked as having among the highest IQs in the world. The book explains this as being a result of the countrys planned economy. Yang, though, believes it is a matter of education and culture. Chinese are used to solving diagrammatic problems, thanks to their training in school, she suggests. Also, they care about the face thing, so unless they have confidence in their IQ, they wont take the test.
182.9, was also the Mensa IQ world-record holder for two years in a row. For her, joining Mensa to meet clever men was a no-brainer. The smarter a person is, the nicer he will be, she explains. There is a Chinese saying that unruly people always come from the badlands. Her advice for other women as gifted as her is to do likewise. It is important to find a smart husband, she says. Its like height: who would marry a man shorter than her? While Yangs IQ may be high, she is certainly given to generalizations. Smart people are socially resourceful, so they dont spend time cheating and lying to get what they want, she claims. It's all good PR for Yang, whose contribution to the ongoing debate about the nations future includes the assertation that the development of Mensa China contributes to building a harmonious society.
"Mensa provides me with a very good circle of connections. They are the elite in their field."
What the club actually stands for is another matter. Mensa Chinas monthly activities usually involve eating, KTV or gossiping with only the occasional puzzle to solve. Yang says that the group brings a sense of identity and mutual understanding that would apparently be missing from members lives otherwise. That feeling can quickly blossom into stronger feelings. As well as being a support group, Mensa acts as a kind of unofficial dating agency for the two percenters. Feng blames a culture that does not prize female intellect. Many Chinese men dont like very smart girls, who put pressure on them, she says. The current male-female ratio in Mensa China is 4:1, but the unmarried members are mostly female. Yang met her husband, Wang Peng, through Mensa. He is not only considered the biggest brain in the club, but, with an IQ of
Business
Chris Shum, General Manager, The OCT Harbour Shenzhen, Marriott Executive Apartments
By Jessica Lymberopoulos
You Cant Fax a Handshake

Dont Take No for an Answer is the working title of the book Chris Shum says he could write about his career in the hospitality industry. Usually the first thing I do is buy an electric scooter, Shum says about getting settled in a new place. He believes that customers expectations are dependent on the unique needs of the city, so its essential to be observant. During the Beijing Olympics, Shum was working for The JW Marriott Hotel, Beijing. I thought I would die! he remarks, describing the hysteria that overtook the city. But his ear-to-ear grin tells us that it was an unforgettable experience. The quote, You cant fax a handshake; you cant e-mail a smile, has always been one of Shums favorite business mantras. The need for personal connection is what Shum says keeps companies like Marriott in business. Evidence of his commitment to that philosophy, Shum still keeps in touch with guests he met during his first serviced apartment project in 1999. Understandably Shum has high expectations for The OCT Harbour, Shenzhen MEA. As the first standalone serviced apartments in the area, they will provide guests five-star service combined with a completely residential feel. The apartments themselves are palatial, ranging from 50sqm to 220sqm in size. They are functional but softened by lots of natural light, wide plank hardwood flooring and warm-colored area rugs throughout. Noting the fantastic views of the OCT Wetland and Harbour, Shum invites the Shenzhen community to come and see everything they have to offer.
// No.8 East Baishi Road, The OCT
As the General Manager of The OCT Harbour, Shenzhen - Marriott Executive Apartments (MEA) development set to open in First Quarter, Shum has a lot to share with us about seeing the world, building relationships in business and his latest project in one of Shenzhens fastest growing neighborhoods. Shum was raised in Hong Kong but instead of praising the benefits of having grown up in such a dynamic city, Shum was quick to point out that Hong Kong is a rather small place on the map. His 16 years with Marriott have taken him to six different properties and hes looked at each new city as an opportunity to discover more about the world.
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CITY
POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE
THE SHARP END OF XIAN

KNIFE FIGHTS AND SCAMS IN THE SUBURBS
BY Julian Savage
structure is going to be torn down within the next couple of years, he has decided to construct these additional floors out of the flimsiest material imaginable to maximize the payoff, assuming it doesnt collapse in the meantime. Violence occurs in Yuhuazhai weekly in some form. One cold winter day I witnessed a man beat his wife in the street. A few weeks back I saw a man bleeding from his head. I was harassed by a drunken posse after an evening class; they threw rocks at me as I fumbled for my keys at my door. I have dear, seemingly well-off Chinese friends who to this day I am still afraid to ask exactly what they do for a living. One tall and articulate buddy claims to know every madam in the area, because he often entertains clients. When I ventured to ask what he does, he simply smiled and said knowingly, Construction. Another friend likes to treat me to huge meals after winning big at the dog fights. But beyond the schemes and scuffles are also people just as sane and shocked as I am, all helping each other along: a teacher surnamed Zhu who got some of my Chinese articles published, a soccer coach who helped me through a breakup by taking me on a weekend of hiking and drinking, an actor I met during a charity benefit who has become my closest friend. While there is nothing sexy, expensive or trendy in sight, the constant chaos of Yuhuazhai becomes addictive and I find everywhere else bland by comparison. Without the glossy distractions of city life, I find myself focusing instead on the people and they rarely let me down. And should I ever have the need, theres always a knife fight going on somewhere.
// Postcards is a new section submitted by writers scattered around China. Please send contributions to editor.prd@ urbanatomy.com
ts probably best to start with the massive knife fight.
According to my neighbor and Blink-182-obsessed schoolmate Xi Yang, it began with a scuffle between two Henanese and Tibetan students in Dorm 17 that quickly escalated. The Tibetan and his buddy were already armed, thanks to their peoples long-standing culture of cutlerycarrying and a nationwide law protecting that right, spurring his Han adversary and friends to scramble for the type of knives usually wielded while chopping onions. The Henanese kid was stabbed to death. The school, worried that news of the incident would hurt next years enrollment, spread around some money to cover it up. But in Yuhuazhai, there is never enough money to go around. Much like anything in Xian 20 years ago, Yuhuazhai was a patchwork of tilled fields and rammedearth cottages, until someone came along with enough cash. In our case it was Huang Teng, a well-connected university bureaucrat who married money, bought up nearly 1,000 mu of Yuhuazhai farmland and built Xian International University (XIU) in 1992. A privately-run school (also known as minban, which is as prestigious as a junior college and therefore more expensive), XIU prides itself on not taking any state funding, instead cashing in
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on under-performing students that flopped on the Gaokao, or National College Entrance Exam. Along with the sudden influx of kids and cash, the village has turned into a boomtown. The sheer pump-action shock of seeing village folk suddenly surrounded by 40,000 outsiders as neighbors serves as a daily reminder of how much of an economic and social jolt China has given itself. Every few days, a traditional funeral procession stumbles through the main street, complete with paid mourners and musicians, while 20-year-olds with Japanimae hair weave on electric bikes, their furry-booted girlfriends riding behind onehanded, thumbing a smartphone. Low-rent buildings have sprouted up overnight to house the surplus student population and service industry hangers-on. Small dive restaurants offering up deliciously cheap eats cover the schools perimeter, along with dirty KTV parlors, smoky Internet bars and numerous training schools. The most profitable, however, are the strips of love motels, where for 35 to 50 kuai, young couples can escape their six-to-a-room dorms with 11pm curfews and enjoy intimacy with each other between paper-thin walls in a brief taste of luxurious privacy. For 200 kuai per month, I rent a first-floor apartment in a twisted,
I was harassed by a drunken posse after an evening class; they threw rocks at me as I fumbled for my keys at my door
half-paved neighborhood of migrant workers and students, complete with a plank bed, squat toilet, cold water and a single window. The cold and damp are no extra charge. Recently, the city government announced plans to develop Yuhuazhai, and my landlord is looking to get rich. Compensation meted out to local residents for government projects is determined not by the area a building occupies, but by its so-called liveable square meters, a decision that has prompted property owners to throw up three, four or, in the case of my landlord, as many as eight extra floors onto their existing property. Theyve always taken so much. Now its time to make them pay for something they want, my landlord, a local cop, explained. Safe in the knowledge that his
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Ask the Doc

Do we need annual health check-ups?
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ow that weve been through the making and breaking of our New Year resolutions, it could be time for a general physical overhaul. Most of us simply forget to get checked out every year, especially if we feel fine or are just too busy. Dr. Lincoln Miyaska, a family medicine physician answers our questions on health checks. cancer and earlier for those with increased risk. Bone density scans are recommended between ages 50 and 65 with those with osteoporosis risk factors (family history, smoking, etc.) and for all women over the age of 65. Finally, people aged 45 and older without risk factors, as well as all adults who are overweight, obese, or have additional risk factors should be screened for diabetes. Is there any way to test what effects the PRDs awful air quality is having on our respiratory systems? Annual health check-ups typically do not include lung function tests. However, if you have symptoms such as cough for more than two weeks or breathing difficulty, it is recommended to see a doctor to check your respiratory systems and request tests as needed. Are there any shots that should be given every year during an annual check-up? The only shot that we recommend yearly, before the onset of winter, is the influenza vaccine but the health check-up is a good time to review your vaccination record.
// Lincoln Miyaska MD is a family medicine physician.
s it an electronics store? Is it a coffee shop? Well actually its both. But the concept isnt as strange as you might think.
Set in a rather tranquil spot near the Grand Theatre MTR, G+ is offering Shenzheners the quintessential Hua Qiang Bei antidote. No more carousing through endless stalls of electronic clutter, trying to differentiate real from fake. Instead, grab yourself an Illy Americano coffee (RMB 21), perhaps a slice of homemade cheesecake (RMB18), then at your own leisure, begin to shop. We want to give people a different kind of retail experience, explains Gigazones marketing executive Emma Cox. We can connect with customers on different levels and they can engage with our products in a way which suits them. Some prefer to stop-by for brunch and surf the internet, while others like to sit with one of our products and learn more about it in their own time and way. G+ store is the first of its kind in Mainland China (though there are plans to expand nationwide) and primarily sells consumer electronics, notably G+ in-house brand, GIGABYTE. GIGABYTEs new S1082 tablet (RMB4999) and GIGABYTEs Ultrabook X11 (RMB6, 500) are proving popular, along with unique brands from Europe and the US. G+ store also offers a range of Apple products with a host of affiliated accessories. Were introducing a more interactive and personalised shopping experience when on the hunt for new high-tech and lifestyle products. says Emma as we browse the stores range of portable speakers, headphones, office furnishings, laptop bags and accessories. Yet, perhaps the stores most distinguishing attribute is the emphasis placed on service. Forget about some eager salesgirl shadowing your every movement before proving her inability to answer the simplest of questions, as is so often the case in South China. The staff at G+ know their stuff, as Emma expounds: With the influx of new brands regularly brought into the store, we have staff training at least once a week to ensure our team can talk about our products in English and Chinese. We simply want to help customers make more informed purchasing decisions.
// G+ (Gigazone), Shop No.7-8, V1 Art Space, Jin Fengcheng Building, No.5015 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District,Shenzhen 0755-2650 6835). 5015V17-8
How effective are annual health check-ups in catching diseases at an early stage? A health check-up is often the only way to catch serious diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease or cancer in their early stages when the treatment is easier and more effective. Usually, when the symptoms begin it is too late for many of these problems. What kinds of tests are covered in the check-up? It will usually include a medical history, physical examination, electrocardiography (ECG), complete blood count (CBC), lipid panel, urinalysis and tests of your thyroid hormone levels, liver function, kidney function and glucose, as well as a chest X-ray, if recommended. How long does all this take? Around two hours. Its better to come in the morning because you need to fast for 12 hours prior to the check-up. The results will take five-to-seven days. Do certain age groups require specific check-ups? Health check-ups are recommended for all adults under the age of 50 every one to three years. Women are recommended to start well woman check-ups at 21, then pap smear plus HPV screening at least every three years from age 30. For women between 50-69 years old, breast cancer screening is recommended yearly. Men between 50-69 years old should speak to their doctors about prostate cancer screening. Colon cancer screening is advised at age 50 and over for patients with an average risk for colorectal
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Add a dash of retro-chic to your spring wardrobe with this Topshop tote. Sleek and classy, its mock ostrich front panel and gold fixtures lend a punch. RMB450. // www.topshop.com
Summers on the horizon

Now is the time to earn your beach body
Clare Vivier
Clare Viviers suede tote shows a clean line with a nod to timeless design. The tonal topstitching and visible seams add a touch of discreet modishness. // www.feilook.com
n life, as in chess, forethought wins, said English philosopher Charles Buxton. We are now in early spring and swimsuit season is not as far away as youd think in subtropical Guangdong. All the owners of the hard bodies you will see on the beach this summer know a secret: you dont get a nice looking body in July by workouts done from March onwards. Flat bellies and nice legs are developed over several weeks and possibly months. Its not hard to achieve a nice looking beach body. The challenge comes from basic human psychology. We find it hard to invest time and effort when the payoff is delayed. How do we take control of our minds and make our bodies the admiration of everyone this summer?
Jie
This local brand makes beautiful understated bags appropriate for any season. The color-block tote with snakeskin effect is elegant yet simple. RMB1,499. // www.xinlelu.com
The trick is to program your mind. Make your mind focused on what you want. Hang pictures of sexy beach bodies next to your bed with the heads snipped off. Every morning when you wake and see this image, imagine thats your body. You know that you need to eat well and exercise to make this body a reality. The picture next to your bed as a daily reminder of your goal should help keep you motivated in March so that you can reap the rewards this summer!
// Brad Phillips, head coach at The Apollo Program. Add: , #3 Block 6, 9th Yard Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (159 8900 0800, www. Apollogz.com) 9603
D.D.0
Like sharp and minimal-cool? Then youll love this D.D.0 bag. Light yet sturdy, this hold-all has enough room to tote all your tech needs iPhone, iPad and laptop. RMB1,530. // www.anyshopstyle.cn
street cred
City Savvy
By Marianna Cerini
Cambridge Satchel
The oh-so-covetable Cambridge Satchel offers a contemporary twist on the classic satchel bag. Get it in pink with Asosexclusive color collection and say hi to spring. RMB1,420.34. // www.asos.com
Shanghai Trio
Inspired by the Shanghainese bus controllers bags, the Trolleybus is ultra light with one outside pocket for extra space. RMB580. // www.shanghaitrio.com
Michelle, Chinese, stylist, wearing an Elizabeth and James coat, ASOS kitten heels, and H&M tights
Lin Sheng, Chinese, graphic designer, sporting a Muji beanie, an Agnes b jacket, pants by JL and New Balance shoes
Happy, Chinese, editorial assistant, wearing an H&M striped dress, a jacket by Taobao store A Bow, and Karen Walker sunnies
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life&style
FASHION
Top form
Workout fashion for fitness junkies
BY Marianna Cerini
lanning on hitting the gym to get your bod spring ready? Then its time to pick the essential fitness wares to help you work up a sweat like a pro. No sacrificing fashion for fitness here; weve culled the most covetable workout gear to kick-start your athletic ambitions with both hip cred and function. Whether you get physical with running, yoga or soccer, weve got you covered.
Puma, Running jacket, RMB749

1) 4/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou228 4; 2) 6/F, King Glory Plaza, 2028 Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen
Gap, Short-sleeve T-shirts, RMB99 each

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Uniqlo, Sweat full zip hoodie, RMB199

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Adidas, Adidas by Stella McCartney studio seamless tights, RMB687.95

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Adidas, Stripes woven shorts, RMB320 H&M, socks,RMB79.90
H&M, Sports bra,RMB99

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Pull&Bear, Two-tone textured jogging pants, RMB 249

3/F, Grandview Mall, 288 Tianhe Lu, Guangzhou; 2281
American Apparel, Printed cotton spandex jersey leggings, RMB225

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Nike Free Run iD, RMB950

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Adidas, Carry-on bag, RMB936.98

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fashion
H&M, Functional T-shirts, RMB99 each
1) G.T. LAND Plaza, 85 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (020 38838077) 85; 2) B1/F, Yitian Holiday Plaza, 9028 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (0755 86298737) 9028B1
Adidas, Reversible track jacket, RMB1,080
Gap, Zip hoodie, RMB399

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Adidas, Adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott shoes, RMB1,880

1) 4/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou228 4; 2) 6/F,Moi Department Store,2009 Huaqiang Bei Lu, Futian District,Shenzhen 2009 6
The North Face, Running shorts, RMB345

1) 3/F, Friendship Department Store, Grandview Mall,
Puma, Gym bag, RMB399

1) 4/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou228 4; 2) 6/F, King Glory Plaza, 2028 Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen 20286
288 Tianhe Lu, Guangzhou 228 3; 2) Shop L4-042, King Glory Plaza, 2028 Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen (0755 8261 1456) L4-042
Nike, Team woven pants, RMB549

1) 5/F, Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou208 ; 2) 6/F, King Glory Plaza, 2028 Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen 2028 6
Nike, Football boots, RMB1,689 Uniqlo, Socks, RMB27

1) B1, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (020 3808 8420); 2) G/F, King Glory Plaza, 2028 Renmin Nan Lu, Luohu District (0755 8261 1709) 1 383B12 2028
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life&style
travel
Golden Country
The mystical magic of Myanmar
text AND PHOTOS BY Lauren Hogan
ences, this is still a land like no other in Southeast Asia: far from being unspoiled and very much filled with genuinely kind people. Our first day is spent soaking in the vibrant city, men robed in the traditional longyi, a floor-length skirt, spitting rust-red splashes of Betelgeuse betel nut juice as they pass. Pungent smells of spices from curries waft through the air and children, their faces painted yellow with thanaka a beauty powder that doubles as a sunscreen smile joyfully with greetings of hello or their own, jinglebell sounding mingalaba. Despite people-packed sidewalks, women gracefully power through, baskets of fruit balanced upon their heads quite a feat in the ovenlike heat. We are told that there are three seasons in Myanmar: hot, hotter and hottest. Right now, were in hotter and its winter. By noon the need for a shady respite becomes essential. The Strand appears like a grand white sanctuary amidst fly-friendly samosa vendors and open-top tricycle taxis. Built in 1896 by the Sarkies Brothers (who also built the Raffles Hotel in Singapore), the Victorian-style hotel and has put up Rudyard Kipling and Prince Edward among others. A quick joy-ride on the manuallypowered birdcage elevator, to which the hotel staff just laugh and wave, before refueling with a draft of local Dagon beer (USD3) while browsing a copy of The Rangoon Times circa 1921. Several Ovaltine ad perusals later we walk to nearby Botataung Paya a hollow pagoda temple where every inch of floor, ceiling and wall is coated in gold leaf before breaking for a late lunch of catfish curry. Then, to a sight more brilliant than the last: the magical Shwedagon Pagoda, a must-see at sunset when it transforms from a bright glittering to radiant copper gold. A cool breeze flutters and the world seems to stop. We befriend a local student and monk eager to tell us about their country and people. Myanmar has an adult literacy rate of over 95 percent, we learn, and people like to strike up an English conversation. The next day, Im traveling solo, but being a single female is no cause for concern: the city is safe enough and if struck with a moment of doubt, there is always an English-speaker nearby. A breakfast of mohinga, rice noodles in fish broth, and Im ferry-bound (USD4/ return) on the Hlaing or Yangon River for the town across the water: Dalah.
A steep and narrow climb rewards with a brilliant show as the sun sinks beneath the silhouette of stupas in the distance
ith the countrys first election in 20 years, a move towards a civilian government and visits from world leaders including President Obama, the tourist floodgates have opened to Myanmar, turning the country into the latest travel hotspot. Striving to keep up with the influx, most guidebooks are already out of date, often providing tips that no longer apply. Better exchange rates, for instance, are found at banks versus the black market, despite
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what our book advised. The need to carry crisp, unmarked, post-2005 American dollars to exchange for the local kyat, however, still stands. Visitors coming to Myanmar hoping to go off the grid may be somewhat disappointed. McDonalds may not have arrived yet, but the country is certainly seeing a touch of tourism contamination. Landing in the former capital Yangon, our hostel, the Mayflower Hotel, has flat screen TVs, a touchscreen elevator and, yes, Wi-Fi. Yet, despite Western conveni-
This is still a land like no other in Southeast Asia

Motorcycles were banned in Yangon in 2009 (because, so the story goes, the paranoid generals who ran the country feared being shot by assassins riding them), but here in Dalah they swarm to collect visitors for tours of temples and markets. The experience of cruising through the trails for a few bucks is more than worth it. I luck out with my driver, Moe Moe, who takes me to his familys home where his 80-year-old mother applies the yellow thanaca onto my face. Two days in and Im already turning local. The evening ends back in Yangon with a recommended, yet underwhelming view of largest in Myanmar. Distant mountains fringe the horizon as we pass fishermen, some slamming long poles against the flat surface, others paddling using oars tied to their legs. Seagulls chase us as we cruise to a floating village. Next to houses on stilts are shops, each one showcasing the regions crafts: spinners create longyi out of lotus thread, men carve canoes and women sit in circles rolling traditional cigars. The Jumping Cat Monastery, where monks used to train cats to jump through hoops, is also here. They no longer do it, but if you find a cat and loop your arms in a circle, itll jump through just dont let the monks catch you! We are soon on our way to Inthein, home to mysterious jungle stupas. An hour from our departure, we leave our boat and begin ascending stair after stair to see what the pinnacle of this journey is all about. Grouped together like ornamental white and gold anthills, the pagodas, as tall as giraffes, are worth the climb. Tiny chimes are attached to each, so that any brush of wind sends hundreds tinkling. It feels as though weve stepped into a dream. Too soon, we must leave this fantasy land, leaving ever more weather-beaten, alien-like stupas unexamined. Returning to the boat, we zoom back the way we came and, arriving back in Nyaungshwe at 5pm, have just enough time to get to the Red Mountain Winery for a glass, or several, of their wellreputed Sauvignon Blanc. We reach the vineyard by bike as the sun has just started to sink, reflecting in the placid water of the lake. Opening a bottle, we toast to an adventure unlike any other and wait for one final sunset over the golden country of Myanmar.
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arts
FILM
collage
Edited by Tom lee On the Shelves
Coming to a cinema near you
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The Love Flu
01/03
Runaway Women
08/03
How is China going to cope with the ever-growing number of people inhabiting its cities? Thats the question at the heart of Tom Millers Chinas Urban Billion: The Story Behind the Biggest Migration in Human History. Bringing on-the-ground experience and extensive research to bear, Miller examines how the expanding sizes of metropolises, the hukou system and issues of land ownership are affecting the country as a whole. Filmmaker Rithy Panh turns from documentaries about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge to the written word in The Elimination, an autobiographical account of the ordeals he faced under the brutal regime, watching as his family members died off one by one. He also details his experience later in life interviewing the infamous Comrade Duch, who oversaw the torture and execution of thousands of Cambodians. Knocking some of historys most famous novelists, playwrights and poets off their pedestals and revealing fascinating, humanizing facts about them in the process Literary Rogues by Andrew Shaffer takes a look at some of the biggest rock stars of the writing world, relating remarkable stories about the Marquis de Sade, Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway and many more, with anecdotes enough to impress even the most well-read friend.
Set in Shanghai, this drama-packed film condenses several common relationship problems faced by modern white-collar workers into one romantic hot pot. At the center of the churning cauldron of emotions is Jiang Hu (Shi-Jye Jin), a doctor who cures patients with all kinds of love diseases or he would, if only his patients could keep their hands to themselves. While playboy Liu Xu (Fan Van) sets his sights on impossible-toplease nightclub singer Tao Ran (Chen Jie), I.T. nerd Lin Sen (Xu Deliang) finds himself falling for material girl Li Yiyi (Evelyn Lin).
When life starts posing questions you dont know how to respond to, the answer is simple: make a break for it. Niuniu (Dany Lee) decides to leave the city and get away from the pressures of her life for a while, crossing paths with four other women with a similar objective. The quintet decides to band together and make a pilgrimage to the legendary Holy Rain Lake. Featuring the breathtaking landscapes of Western China, the film is being marketed as the female version of Journey to the West except with supernatural entities like Monkey King replaced by the ghost of Carrie Bradshaw and posse.
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Transcripted
Am thrilled my daughter now has a brother. Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum.
Actor Hugh Grant tweets the news that he has become the proud papa of a second child with Hong Tinglan, a Chinese native almost 20 years his junior. As well as their newborn son, the pair already has an 18-month-old daughter, spawned from what Grant previously described as a fleeting fling. Either Hong is one fertile baby-making machine or the British star needs to buy himself a new dictionary.
A gay affair
Ongoing public speculation about the nature of pop star Wang Leehoms relationship with acclaimed pianist Li Yundi seems to have led to a real-life rift between the onetime friends, after the two men unfollowed each another on Weibo. Rumors about the pairs so-called brokeback romance have flooded the web in recent months, following sightings of Wang and Li going to movies and dinners together.
Here today
Gone tomorrow. Brad Pitt sent Chinese netizens into a frenzy in January by signing up to Sina Weibo and cryptically tweeting It is the truth. Yup, Im coming. (Must everything be as mysterious as that bizarre Chanel No. 5 ad Brad?) The Hollywood hunk deleted the post just two days later and one month along his account disappeared entirely. Could the superstar still be in the doghouse for spending seven years you know where?
Under the hammer
According to the China Association of Auctioneers, the art and antique auction market last year experienced its first decline since the 2008 global financial crisis, in part due to a new ban on sales of pieces made from rhinoceros horns and ivory, which directly led to an estimated RMB2 billion drop in total turnover. With an overall decrease in purchases of over RMB1 million, it looks like the days of astronomical spending are going, going, gone!
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FILM
Banking on the Big Bucks

BY Karoline Kan
Love Deposit counts on hotshot actor to woo audiences

In particular, his character appealed to him as the representative of a certain type of young person today who has great ambitions at first but shuts down when disappointed by big obstacles. Not one to be a worrywart, Xia says he throws himself into projects head first, enjoying the different life experiences the job provides and not overly worrying much about the result. I believe in an old saying: When water flows, a channel is formed. It is unlikely the actors easygoing attitude is shared by the films producers and director. For them, box office and not bravura performances will determine whether Love Deposit is a success a success they hope will be insured by their triple threat: popular lead, intriguing conceit and the right release timing. But Xia says he isnt entirely happy with the final version of the film. Many parts are cut off, he laments. Limited by the budget, some important details I read in the film script are not played out. In addition to the stars reservations, the number of foreign releases shunted into late February and March, including the latest movies in both the Die Hard and Resident Evil franchises the latter heavily featuring popular actress Li Bingbing means that the timing may not be as ideal as the production company anticipated. If the past couple of months have proved anything, it is that Chinas theatergoing public is unpredictable. So could Love Deposit, a film with limited promotion, an inexperienced director and a comparatively minuscule budget, become a surprise smash? Dont bank on it, but with all the same hallmarks as Lost in Thailand, we wouldnt foreclose on the possibility just yet.
// Love Deposit is in cinemas from Mar 14.
evoid of big festivals and substantial holidays, March is largely considered off season for the Chinese film market. However, the absence of bigbudget domestic productions also makes it the ideal time for movies with small to medium investment to deliver box office miracles. Hoping to capitalize on the recent spree of modestly funded hits like Lost in Thailand and Bring Happiness Home, rom-com Love Deposit is stepping up to the counter on March 14, known in China as White Day a sort of Valentines Day sequel which sees women in China and several other Asian countries lavish gifts on their male partners. Just to be clear, Love Deposit is not a film where two singles discover amour amidst the furiously masturbating visitors of a sperm bank. Rather, the plot is set in a so-called love bank, an idiosyncratic concept that has its basis in the theories of psychologist Dr. Willard Harley, who suggested that interactions between romantically involved people can be described as emotional (and presumably physical) deposits and withdrawals. Taken literally, this idea led to the development of actual love banks in China, where people stored relationship mementoes of their past and present romances.
It is in one such establishment that Love Deposit takes place. Protagonist He Muyang runs a business where bright-eyed couples pay money to film and store messages for one another. If after a year they are still together, their money is returned and the couples are able to see what their other half said. If not, both money and videos are kept by the love bank. Though normally a distant, reticent proprietor, He gradually finds himself warming to Yu Xiaoyu, previously a customer who has since been dumped by her erstwhile paramour and is desperate to discover why by investigating his tape. Orchestrating these events from the directors chair is Qu Jiangtao, whose previous credits include the Academy Award-winning documentary short The Blood of Yingzhou District, about the effect of AIDS on orphans in Anhui Province, and popular made-fortelevision movie A Grandson from America. Though Love Deposit will be his debut feature for the silver screen, hes optimistic for its success, citing the unusual theme. Can love be deposited? If so, how? he asks rhetorically though perhaps a more pressing question might be what value or pleasure the
I believe in an old saying: 'When water flows, a channel is formed.'

films hero derives from videos of strangers? The movies greatest draw is arguably actor Xia Yu, who plays He Muyang. Rising almost instantly from complete obscurity to international fame, Xia was only 18 years old when his performance in director Jiang Wens highly acclaimed In the Heat of the Sun a film about a boys transition to manhood during the Cultural Revolution won him the Best Actor accolade at the 1994 Venice International Film Festival, making him the only Chinese man thus far to claim the Volpi Cup. Hes since become a popular staple of television and cinema. When asked what attracted him to Love Deposit, the 36-year-old says that he found the original script very moving, a fresh and unique story the like of which I havent encountered for many years.
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Theater
Cloud Gate mastermind Lin Hwai-min and his epic work Nine Songs
By Shane Qin
of modern dance techniques but also his worldview. I was there from the late 1960s to early 1970s, and like most youth at that time I thought young people could change the world, Lin says. On the other hand, Lin has also witnessed the loss of Taiwans international political status and cultural identity. Highly westernized young people in Taiwan knew little about their history and traditional culture. Being concerned, the 26-year-old young man returned home with an ambition to start a modern dance troupe connecting to Chinese culture. It wasnt easy at the beginning. In 1973, there werent any professional theaters or modern dance companies in Taiwan. The society was still conservative and the audience was not so sophisticated. Against all odds, Cloud of his original creations. This is best demonstrated through the companys name Cloud Gate which refers to the oldest known dance in China. Cloud Gates 1975 debut performance Legend of the White Snake interprets the beauty of traditional Chinese opera through modern dance. This early hit was followed by a long list of other acclaimed dances. Despite the emphasis on traditional Chinese culture and folklore, Lins works have been well received by both eastern and western audiences, breaking down cultural barriers for the seamless mix of different elements of East and West, old and modern. His artistic conception has been given life through the thrilling physical moves of Cloud Gate dancers, who must practice not only dancing but do Qi Gong (an ancient breathing exercise),
Sacred Dance
Lin Hwai-min, the Asian modern dance master.
loud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan was established in 1973 as the first contemporary dance company in the Chinese-speaking world. Today, Cloud Gate has become Asias leading contemporary dance theater (The Times, London) thanks to the endeavor and creativity of one man Lin Hwai-min, the founder and Artistic Director who fulfills all roles from operational manger to choreography. Recognized as the most important choreographer in Asia, Lin has been hailed by Time Magazine as one of Asia's Heroes.
Lins success story could have been different. Born in 1947 into a prestigious intellectual family in Taiwan, Lin emerged as a talented writer and began publishing articles and fictions since the tender age of 14. Later he attained a Master of Fine Arts from the Writers Workshop, University of Iowa in the US. However, Lin didnt pursue writing further. Instead, he became a student at the dance companies of Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham in New York, growing increasingly interested in liberal barefoot dancing. Lin recalls
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Ancient Shamanist rituals are brought to life on a modern stage.
that my passion for dancing was ignited at about age five by the film The Red Shoes. At age 14, I watched live modern dance by Jos Limn Dance Company from America and I was fascinated. Eventually, Lin moved away from writing to dance. Lins early experience in the US has shaped him, not just in terms
Gate was founded and has since grown along the way. During the 1970s, when the Cultural Revolution destroyed much Chinese cultural heritage, Lin, on the other side of the Taiwan Straits, was immersed in traditional values and aesthetics. Lin often draws inspiration from classical Chinese culture for most
martial arts and calligraphy as well. To the publics surprise, Lin closed Cloud Gate in 1986 despite its success. When asked why, Lin answers: I felt tired, taking charge of both Cloud Gate and the dance department of National Taiwan Academy of Arts, but couldnt handle both well. I traveled
to Bali, Indonesia. There I was greatly impressed by the strong religious atmosphere and the peaceful lifestyle on this island something missing in modern Taiwan. Later in 1988, Lin stopped working and embarked on a deeper spiritual journey around historical cities in the mainland, India and Nepal. This trip has resulted in Lin and Cloud Gates refreshing comeback in 1991. The year 1993 saw the premier of Nine Songs, which is perhaps the most significant among all Lins works ever created. Nine Songs is a modern take on the 2,300-year-old verse of Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period. Featuring innovative sets by famed set designer Ming Cho Lee and sacred music from around Asia, this theatrical spectacle illustrates odes to the nature and the Gods, ancient Shamanist rituals as well as contemporary problems. Nine Songs is kind of a confession of my middle-age struggles, Lin says. When I was creating Nine Songs, my memory of Bali
restored in 2012 for somewhat a destiny. Lin refers to a big fire took place during Chinese New Year holiday in 2008, which damaged Cloud Gates rehearsal studio in Taipei and destroyed almost all costumes and props. In the ruins, we found all the masks of Gods from Nine Songs have miraculously survived the disaster. We were greatly encouraged by that. I then made a vow that I would bring this show back to the stage.
Nine Songs is kind of a confession of my middle-age struggles

reappeared and it gave me a picture of how the spiritual world the poet described should look like humans, nature and god are together in harmony. But Lin doesnt just represent ancient Shamanist rites. He has also infused his commentary upon the turbulence of the modern age. According to critics, Nine Songs also marks the change of Lins expression from narrative to abstract and pure dance. Turning 40 this year, Cloud Gate is again taking Nine Songs on a world tour and will arrive at the Guangzhou Opera House on March 22 and March 23. However, the show has once been taken out from Cloud Gates touring repertoire. Why? Its too complicate and time-consuming to stage. Luckily, the show was
Lin also indicates that after this tour, Nine Songs will likely say goodbye to the theater once again. This could possibly be the last chance to catch the masterpiece live, so dont miss it.
// Nine Songs by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan will be performed at the Guangzhou Opera House on March 22-23 (daily 8pm). Add.: 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (020 3839 2888, www.gzdjy.org.) For more information visit www. cloudgate.org.tw
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books
Nothing Gained
BY Aelred Doyle
gar Yankee businessmen. Its just a pity its not more ambitious. Theres nothing wrong with airport novels, but this is an airport novel which falls short. Jason Donahue is a golden boy, running the Asian office of an investment bank, making a mint, living the posh Hong Kong life and adored by his family. Yet as the book opens, he is already dead, drowned during a latenight swim in Big Wave Bay. As his wife Cheryl and his colleague Todd try to figure out what led to this, she starts getting threatening calls. Jason, it turns out, had been neck-deep in dodgy side investment in a new Macau casino, and his sexy French sidekick Dominique was sharing his hotel room on trips. Todd loses his job, the companys
Industry insider pens financial crime caper

shares start tanking and there is real danger to Cheryls young kids the book jacket claims that the biggest casualty is the truth, but were sorry to have to tell you that the family dog gets it too. Author Phillip Y. Kim is a veteran of the finance industry in Asia and the most promising aspect of this book was the hope that it could be an insider look at the tricky dealing and frantic guanxipolishing of finance in places like Macau and Singapore. After all, the mingling of Western cash looking for a home and new Asian wealth has led to plenty of real-life drama and barely believable shenanigans. But while there is plenty of jetsetting we also pay visits to Italy and France before all is concluded theres no real insight. Business confrontations are cartoonish, as are the main villains. Its the sort of novel where our heroines yoga teacher is an ex-Russian spy who turns out to have a secret life-long relationship with exactly the person she is asked to help find. In fact theres a distressing broadness throughout. The dialogue is exasperating and the prose grinds and squeals along its rails. Characterization is non-existent and the erotic sections where business is discussed with high-end call girls in luxurious private clubs are more likely to lead to reader giggles than titillation. Perhaps Kim has witnessed many of the things that happen in the book in real life, but he hasnt made them come alive on the page.
his debut novel set in the world of Asian high finance hits all the right bullet points of financial skullduggery, luxurious Shek O residences, mysterious deaths, Oriental exoticism, sexual decadence and vul-
No Ancient Wisdom
BY Aelred Doyle
Why the State must give ground to the private sector
ith the coronation of Xi Jinping, its all change in China or is it more of the same? Anyone saying they know is lying, but James McGregors short, direct book, No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers, argues that if the country is to prosper, a fundamental new economic approach is needed.
It aims to provide a fair but critical examination of Chinese authoritarian capitalism a system in size and structure that is unique and unlike anything the world has seen. The key elements, of course, are the mammoth state-owned enterprises (SOEs). These guys are seriously big the total profits of just China Mobile and Sinopec in 2009 were greater than the combined profits of Chinas 500 biggest private companies. The big four banks control 43 percent of Chinas total financial assets. McGregor quotes no less a personage than Wen Jiabao, who
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has described the system as unstable, unbalanced, uncoordinated and unsustainable. The country, of course, owes a lot to the SOEs they built the roads, the airports, the gleaming towers, and were important to Chinas extraordinary rise. But without subsidies they are unprofitable, and they had a serious tailwind. To quote Long Yongtu, previously Chinas chief negotiator at the WTO: The overall economy has been so good that even pretty stupid SOEs could do well without much effort. They still account for at least 40 percent of GDP, so any unwinding of their stake and political influence will be slow and surely messy. Policy changes in 2006 made the environment more difficult to navigate for overseas companies, in a market that despite WTO membership is still difficult to crack per McGregor, China is managing its WTO membership as if it were a giant Sino-foreign joint venture.
And familiar problems continue, as in the massive investment in cloud computing hubs that is starting to look a lot like real estate speculation. The conclusion is that the current concentration of wealth and financial power means that China will struggle to escape the middle-income trap that threatens to ensnare every country at a certain stage of development. McGregor, a business analyst, former bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal in China and author of One Billion Customers, knows his stuff and bolsters his case with data throughout. His argument that the way forward is to start to unwind state control of the economy, offering a better environment for private enterprise and foreign companies, while making individual consumption a much bigger share of the economy is uncontroversial and nothing new, and may be what the government plans.
The Twelfth Five-Year Plan makes some of the right kinds of noises. One hopes McGregor is pushing at an open door. For the layman reader trying to get a better sense of what we talk about when we talk about the Chinese economy, this well-argued thesis is a great starting point.
Three-part harmony
The Banned Books
text by Tom Bird, photo by peter fenton
music
relative newbie to China, American folk singer Stephan Hayes has been making waves across the Guangzhou music scene since he first touched down little over a year ago. Making his living as a music teacher at Guangzhou Nanhu International School by day, Hayes still finds time to perform regularly in venues like Edge, Hooleys and C:union. Last year his newly formed band comprising of Guangzhou musical everyman Simitti Supab on bass, mid-western guitarist Ben Callaway, as well as Xu Ge on drums came an admirable third in Hooleys battle of the bands. "I grew up on folk music like Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan," Hayes says of his primary influences. "I'm mainly inspired by great lyricists who have stories to tell. I love songwriters like Paul Simon,
the track of their namesake, The Banned Books, the esteem they share for good song-writing is evident in every note. I wrote The Banned Books in the US, says Hayes of this catchy yet poignant protest song. It was the anniversary of when The Beatles first came to America and they were commemorating it on the radio. I remember my mom telling me that when she was young she wasnt allowed to listen to them, because they were deemed bad influences. It seemed strange; theyre so tame by today standards. Then I went into a bookstore and they had list of banned books put together by some family values group. You know weve come so far, but have we really?
// For show info see: http://www. weibo.com/2210250052/
Leonard Cohen, Gillian Welch, and Conor Oberst." This is good news for music fans in an expat scene still dominated by generic pub-rock bands. Id describe our style as Americana: Folk, a bit of country and a touch of the blues. The cool part is weve realized we can all sing and our voices go well together. We like to hangout together
and listen to music, adds Supab. Not too many people do that in Guangzhou. Hopefully this rubs off in our performance. We make every gig count. When the three men take to the stage, it is the vocal harmonies of Callaway, Supab and Hayes that inject something new (and long overdue) into the Canton soundscape. Whether their jamming through a blistering version of The Beatles Dont Let Me Down, or performing
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community
Sport
Guangzhou Evergrande targeting Asian Champions League glory

By Matt Horn
CONTINENTAL QUEST
ast November fireworks lit up the sky as Guangzhou Evergrande celebrated winning the domestic double for the first time. This season, under the leadership of Italys world cup winning manager Marcelo Lippi, the chief target is to conquer the whole of Asia and become the first ever Chinese winners of the Asian Champions League. It is a mission that could have far wider ranging significance than simply on football here in Guangzhou because in many ways these are confusing times for the Chinese Super League. The fanfare that greeted Shanghai Shenhuas star signings of Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba from Chelsea has been muted by the fact that they have both swiftly returned to play in Europe. If their arrival was supposed to spark a flood of similar big names and big talents, it has failed. Talk of English stars David Beckham and Frank Lampard heading east has been made to look like little more than idle speculation from lazy hacks looking for a headline and despite the undoubted wealth of many clubs in the Chinese Super League the winter transfer period has been a relatively quiet one at time of going to press. A high profile Champions League campaign could boost a sport in China that continues to disappoint at international level despite a public with a passion for football. In terms of a Champions League challenge, Evergrande have been given a very similar task in terms of their group as they had in their debut campaign last season. They will again face opponents from Japan, Republic of Korea and Thailand in a campaign that began at the end of last month against Japans Urawa Red Diamonds. Their one Champions League game in March is away to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and April begins with a home clash with Thailands champions Muangthong United. The 2012 challenge was a real nail-biter and it was not until the quarter-finals that Lippi was in charge, seeing the side unlucky to lose to Al Ittihad 5-4 on aggregate. Eyebrows were raised when previous coach, Korean Lee Jang-Soo, was replaced by Lippi almost immediately after securing a last eight spot in the Champions League but it could be seen as a declaration of intent from Chinas champions. Just attracting Lippi to Guangzhou was a feat as despite a lifetime in the game this is his first job outside of his home country. But he has thrown himself into the project and
last June attracted Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios from German champions Borussia Dortmund. In the winter he also added Brazilian Elkeson to the existing talents of Muriqui and Dario Conca. Barrios showed his ability with a brace in the 4-2 home leg cup victory that secured the double and will be expected to have an even bigger impact in his first full season. Across the city at Yuexiu Stadum, Evergrandes former home, rivals Guangzhou R&F had a successful first season in the top-flight, which was also their first full season in Guangzhou. At the start of the season a seventh placed finish might have been seen as success but after flirting with the top three for much of the campaign there was a sense of disappointment as they fell away. But with a season of top-flight experience and the presence of former Everton and Blackburn striker Yakubu, who scored 10 goals in 15 games after arriving from Blackburn Rovers, hopes are high of a challenge for a top three spot. They had the added joy of doing the double over their more established city rivals. Brazilian coach Sergio Farias achieved what Lippi hopes to do this season when he led Korean side Pohang Steelers to the AFC Champions League title in 2009. This season he will be looking to push his side further up the table. Each month thats PRD will keep you up to date with the latest news from the two CSL sides and highlight the upcoming home games. The number of international fans is growing as the city itself develops and whether it is in the Yuexiu Stadium or Tianhe, it is a great experience and chance to see top flight football.
// For more information visit www.gzevergrandefc. com or http://csl.sports.cn/.
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Top rugby with a side order of crazy costumes

By NED KELLY
Hong Kong Sevens
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ead over to Hong Kong to get away from it all this month, or you could head down there to get right in the thick of it. For March means one of the most celebrated sporting events in the world: the Hong Kong Sevens.
for around HK$1,000 (RMB800) for the Saturday, down to HK$500 and lower on the Sunday. Head to the South Stand if you want to look normally dressed - but behave like a chimpanzee. Its probably worth taking the Monday off work. Tuesday too, come to think of it
Take the top 24 rugby nations in the world, strip them down to seven players and send them out to do battle on a full-size pitch in the fiesta atmosphere setting of the Hong Kong Stadium, and what you have is a serious recipe for success. Take tens of thousands of rugby fans, dress them all up as absolute idiots, give them enough booze to sink a battle ship (hell, the Spanish Armada), and what you have is a serious recipe for fun, fun, fun. Tickets are officially sold out, but there are always scalpers aplenty to purchase off, with tickets going
// The Hong Kong Sevens takes place on the weekend of March 22-24. For more information visit www.hksevens. com.
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THUMB WARS
BY TREVOR MARSHALLSEA
CONTROLLING the critters CONSOLE USAGE
hen its dark and Im asleep, they come.
They open the door, drop down, hug the floor and silently below the eye-line advance toward my bed. Before I can act, they take what they want and are gone. It happens most weekends in our apartment. What can I say? My kids love iPads.
rifle. A lot of blood and feathers, and a wife recoiling in horror, as it turned out. Somehow my killing scores of human guards had not affected her in the slightest. I do admit the seagull was unarmed. With kids, many games are inappropriate. My sister-in-law once casually mentioned shed bought her nine-year-old Grand Theft Auto, and asked what I thought. I said shed have no problem with it, as long as she had no problem with her son stealing cars, killing the occupants, kerb-crawling for prostitutes and killing them too. The poor little thing was traumatized! My nephew wasnt pleased either his game was taken back.
When we bought them, my wife and I became concerned about the girls dependence on them. So we put lock codes on them. Then, so the kids would leave me to sleep, I would unlock them and hand them over. Then I just told them the codes. Im still getting around to changing them. To say Lani and Evie are addicted to computer games is over-stating it, but it has caused friction. One morning, when she was meant to be dressing for school, Evie spoke to me in a way I never spoke to my parents aged five. Daddy! she said, I have to finish this mission or I cant get a new moshling! I dont know what was most disturbing: Evie barking at me, or that I understood what she was talking about. Moshi Monsters, an online pet monster thing, are to kids today what yo-yos were to me. At first I was concerned. I love a good board game. It felt more wholesome to actually hold a little Monopoly piece or Scrabble tile. But I realized playing these games on an iPad was no less interactive family time. I realized our kids generation lives in an age when they can access some wonderfully creative, stimulating worlds. Ours do it with books and computers. With the right games, computers can help children as they have helped humankind.
I grew up in rural Australia in the 70s. My parents believed computer games were designed not by geeks in California, but by someone called Satan
This was a big leap for me. I grew up in rural Australia in the 1970s. Our town owned one computer game an upright version of Pong which dazzled the pants off us the one or two times a year we got to play it. When computer games got going in earnest, my parents believed they were designed not by some geeks in California but by someone called Satan. I didnt get to touch computer games for 20 more years. Then, my London flatmates bought a Playstation. The rest is a history of thrills, drinking and big bags under the eyes. Before children, my wife and I were keen gamers. Shed grown up in Sydney with its big city vices, like TV stations that started before 4pm. And, of course, computer games. Shed done the hard yards, mind you. Shed played, erm games comprising text alone. You answered questions, then more text came up: You are now in a room with a door. Do you want to open the door? Y/N? Woo hoo! Alas, my doctor wife and I enjoyed different games. Though shed worked in emergency rooms, she couldnt stand the stress of taking a penalty against me in a World Cup final. This finally proves the axiom: Football isnt a matter of life and death its far more important than that. She did get me into Metal Gear Solid, where youre a commando. When she brought me in to help, even I knew it was weird she hadnt acquired any guns. These she also found too stressful. Instead, when the enemy came, she hit the hide in cardboard box option. I might be dumb, but I knew a cardboard box was no match for an Uzi. I became my sweethearts crazed, Tarantino-style killer. She loved this side of me, until I decided to see what would happen if I shot a seagull with a sniper
Our kids dont play violent games. And obviously too much gaming is dangerous. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends only one or two hours a day for computer games/TV. (Risks include obesity, attention deficit, irregular sleep, Zombies-in-the-Garden Syndrome, etc.) Games do help equip kids for the computer age, and can help with responsibility, such as having to feed avatar pets (less smelly than real pets!) Granted, they might not be so good for time management. And its funny how all games boast of helping problem solving. If a typical problem for you is a rickety tower inhabited by pigs in your backyard, with only a slingshot and some birds to deal with it, then maybe this is valid. But as with everything, balance is the key. My kids know that if I dont get as much game time as them, I will vehemently voice my displeasure. And then I will eat their brains.
// Trevor Marshallsea was a foreign correspondent in Beijing in the 1990s and returned a decade later. This time around he stays at home to grow the kids. Read more of his domestic adventures at www.thetigerfather.com
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NO to fur
BY Tom Bird and Juliette Ding
ACTAsia campaigns for an end to animal cruelty

If you go to any tourist sites in the north, youll see people selling fur coats or hats and I guarantee some of them are made from dog and cat fur. Traders make low investments and big profits. The average cost of transporting a truck of hundreds of dogs is low, but the profit from the meat and fur is high. They can buy pets from poor rural folk who wont ask questions. Think about it. In an industry as poorly regulated as the fur trade, how can you tell what fur your clothes are made out of? Celebrities like TV host Tian Na and actress Annie Yi have publically condemned wearing fur. But others, like movie star Zhang Ziyi, wear fur. What kind of message does this send to younger people? Generally, the public looks up to celebrities so they are bound to certain social obligations. Tian Na, Annie Yi and lots of other high-profile people have spoken out against wearing fur. They are responsible and should be praised for such actions. As for celebrities such as Zhang Ziyi and Fan Bingbing who like wearing fur, they are sending out a dangerous message by supporting the fur trade. Animals die miserably because of their poor example. How can people ensure they dont support the fur trade? Read labels carefully when you buy things. Dont purchase anything that uses fur and make sure you support brands where you can shop fur-free like Elisabetta Franchi, Esprit, H&M, Mansfield, Marks and Spencer, Next and ONeill. Try not to be too harsh on people wearing fur but use facts to convince them that wearing fur is wrong. There are many furfarming videos you can find online that can help you. Share anti-fur information with your friends and family make them care as well. You can also go to our website and fill out an anti-fur declaration form, thus helping us to lobby the government to pass an animal protection law.
// For more information visit www.actasia.org. ACTAsia's next event on March 2 in Shenzhen, details on Shenzhen Event listings P54.
wo years ago, British-based animal welfare charity ACTAsia launched its NO Fur China campaign. The movement has since gone from strength to strength, garnering grassroots support from an emerging generation of more socially conscious Chinese. Working with local animal-rights groups, ACTAsia (the ACT stands for action, compassion, together) has organized events and protests nationwide, from Beijing to Shenzhen. Now the biggest public awareness campaign of its kind, NO Fur China collaborates with Internet giant Sohu.com and has enlisted the support of hundreds of celebrities, notably TV presenter Tian Na. We caught up with ACTAsia representative Isobel Zhang to find out more about the severity of the situation in China, and what organizations like ACTAsia and PETA are doing to counter what they describe as the booming and bloody fur industry. The International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) state on their
website that many communities depend almost entirely on the fur trade and the fur trade helps support indigenous and rural peoples. Whats your response to this? We are obviously sympathetic to peoples rights to earn a living and support their family, but the fur industry is an unstable and highly fluctuating industry. For many people, the fur industry provides only seasonal, supplementary income. It is not a thriving livelihood. For many trappers and fur farmers, its backbreaking labor. They are paid low wages and work in a dangerous work environment. Many exhibit signs of psychological trauma caused by having to kill and skin so many helpless animals. What are the reasons behind Chinas rapidly growing appetite for fur? There are a lot of elements contributing to the rapid growth in Chinas fur trade industry. Face plays a very important role. People used to wear fur just to keep warm, but now many wear it as a status symbol. Even in hot places
Consumers have no idea of the cruelty behind the fur industry and are unconcerned with how their clothes are made
like Guangdong Province, people are wearing small fur garments as accessories. Essentially, animal cruelty awareness in China is weak. Consumers have no idea of the cruelty behind the fur industry and are unconcerned with how their clothes are made. It is implied on ACTAsias website that cat and dog fur is used to make garments. Is there any truth to this?
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Laowai at the edge of the world

The Baishizhou Gang
text By Mike Bossick, illustration by mei mei
n Shenzhen, people hustle to make money. Friends are often made only for contacts and disappear when the deal is done. But camaraderie without profit does still exist here. At a picnic table on a street in the decrepit village of Baishizhou -- a stones throw from the Window of the World Theme Park -- a motley crew of more experiential expats lead an altogether less businessoriented life. What brought you to Baishizhou? I ask, sitting down and helping myself to a beer. Bad luck, says Simon, a Brit who works in real estate. What kind of luck did you have before? No luck, I suppose. In regards to Baishizhou I would have to say that when you go to places like Shekou, youll always hear someone complaining about China whereas here its crap at face value. But you have people who are doing all kinds of different things,
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meeting together and having a beer. No pretenses, no complaining. Thats why its cool here. The crap he refers to is all around this village. Vendors line both sides of the road and there is a solid stream of migrant workers, gamblers, hawkers, housewives and middle schools students. There is stench, litter, noise, sudden patches of serenity and just about every kind of Chinese food. A girl bounces past wearing a tshirt that reads, Dark Night of the Soul. A hoard of diners is ankle deep in oyster shells. Beyond them a group of foreigners sit at a soup place, sipping cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and not much soup. This is the Baishizhou Gang. People that come here hang out here. They dont usually stay if they are complaining, negative. says Pablo, a corporate trainer from Canada. Everyone laughs. I ask Chaz, a Belgian architect about the neighborhood. He replies: Ive seen
people drinking baijiu and shopping in their pajamas. Saw a guy with a monkey show and some really, really strange people like mutants. Here in the night market, there is food and drink from all over the country. Its an amazing melting pot of everything in China. You dont get that in Coco Park. Look at the boss there, Pablo says. He stocks the Pabst beer for us, you can tell he cares about us. And thats what its like here in the hoodpeople care. Dirk, an American skateboarder says, And I care too. I love this place. Been here eight years, long enough to be King of Baishizhou. I know everything about this place and it changes every two minutes. Even the conversation changes a lot in two minutes at the table. They talk about China, philosophy, sex, music, love, beer, debauchery and saving small dogs. It is fragmented and mercurial with changing tempos, just like
Shenzhen. I changed as a result of being here, as did the Baishizhou Gang and the hardworking people of the neighborhood. In this eclectic squalor, real and unpretentious people talked about everything and nothing and it was insightful, raunchy, informative and nonsensical. Nobody complained. I compared the group to the corporate CBD types in Coco Park and it brought to mind a quote: It has always seemed strange to me... The things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest, are the traits of success. And while men admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second." - John Steinbeck, Cannery Row
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Red Light, Blue Light

Why its all apples and oranges
By Eveline Chao
ne of the biggest fights Ive ever had with a friend was about whether her desk chair was red or orange.
At the time, it seemed really important that she realize that her chair was freakin red. Now, though, I understand that color names are not concrete truths, but arbitrary ways of classifying slippery concepts, and therefore meaningless. This can be seen in the fact that color divisions differ across languages and cultures. For example, many languages dont think of blue as a distinct color, but rather a shade of green or yellow. The poet Homer refers to the sea as being wine-dark because the Ancient Greeks had no concept of blue. Japanese didnt start using a separate word for what we think of as green (midori) until the 20th century, because until then it was merely a shade of blue (ao). The division may have been adopted in part because of the import of crayons,
which separately labeled midori and ao. Even now, lush, leafy trees are described in Japanese as blue, as are dark leafy vegetables (wed say greens!) like spinach or bok choy, and traffic lights are referred to as turning blue, not green. Similarly, Old Norse used the same word for blue and black (blar), and the Chinese conception of yellow (huang) spans many shades we would call brown. This is why the mud-colored Yellow River is so named. Once you realize how non-fixed colors are, everything else comes into question too. Thats why I love learning a second language and encountering different cultures. For examples, Americans think of cucumbers as vegetables, but Chinese treat them like fruit. My Chinese office-mates are always
Eveline Chao is the author of NIUBI! - the Real Chinese You Were Never Taught in School, available on Amazon.
busting out raw cucumbers in the late afternoon and munching on them like a banana. Once, someone pulled a raw tomato from a plastic bag, offered me half, and ate it like an apple. In return, my Chinese coworkers think I am gross for eating celery raw. To them, it is something you chop up and stir-fry. Talking food, in Spanish the word limn can be either a lemon or a lime. The friend who taught me that, a Peruvian, is the same friend who insisted that her desk chair was orange. Our fight was years ago, and now, in my infinite wisdom, I understand that what she saw truly was orange. Deep down inside though, I still think its red.
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Big game hunting

Its money, money, money in the worlds largest game market
By Jill Petzinger
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Kids gaming on tablets in KFC, girls at bus stops playing on their phones, groups in restaurants tapping away and ignoring each other, PC cafes full to bursting Take a look around China and it seems everyone is entrenched in their virtual realities.
ere living in the biggest, fastest-growing and most financially lucrative gaming market in the world. Out of an online population of 538 million people, over 150 million regularly play online games. The landscape is fragmented and the competition is cut-throat, but theres no denying its a dazzling goldmine not least because Chinese gamers are ready to spend some serious cash to play their favorite games. You hear stories all the time, that somebody spends five, 10, 20 thousand US dollars to purchase a virtual item and that a lot of people here in China have more of their net worth tied up in virtual items than they do in real items in the real world, says
A lot of people in China have more of their net worth tied up in virtual items for games than they do in real items in the real world
CEO and founder of Spicy Horse in Shanghai, American McGee. In China you buy things in games to show them off. In the US they always complain about this thing called pay to win, which is if you have money, youre able to screw up the game. Gamers will run away from that kind of game in the West, but in China they love the idea of a unique item and that they can spend US$20,000 in the real world to get their hands on something that no one else can have. If players are willing to spend, it figures that the big games companies are more than willing to invest to reap the rewards. Here be giants: Chinese companies like Tencent, NetEase, Shanda Games and The9, most NASDAQ-listed, who between them own the
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majority of the market. According to the annual report by the Game Publication Committee of the Publishers Association of China and the International Data Corporation, the gaming market reported sales revenue of RMB60 billion in 2012. Mobile and webpage games dont need fast Internet or highspec computers, which makes them an easy entry point for new gamers. Theyre quick and cheap to develop too well over a thousand new ones launched in 2011. With 227 online game developer studios in Shanghai alone, it seems everyone is working overtime to feed Chinas insatiable gaming beast. Consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, meanwhile, are not legally for sale in China. Ostensibly, the ban was for the moral good of Chinas youth, rather than, say, for the protection of Chinese companies from giants like Sony, though there is talk of lifting the restriction. They may recognize, like the rest of the world, that the console business is starting to go very soft, says McGee. The Chinese government and the gaming companies here are probably recognizing that this is the complete end of this cycle and theres no way that these dying machines are going to become competition to Tencent, so who cares, right? Despite its rude health, the exploding online games industry faces some very distinct problems, the most serious of which are low quality, piracy and the plethora of copycat games, many of which are based on either kung fu romances, myth or war themes. There are more than 10 online games based on Journey to the West and more than 100 based on Romance of The Three Kingdoms 20 of which have the same name, says CEO of Shanda Games Zhang Xiangdong. Similarity between games has become the biggest problem of the Chinese gaming industry. Widespread piracy has had a profound effect but not in the way one might immediately think. Back in the 1990s, when software for PCs was so expensive that people routinely bought pirated versions, Shanda pioneered a new business model called CSP (come-stay-play), making games
free, but charging people for services, items and extra add-ons in the game. This model now known as freemium is the dominant one in China now and the global games industry is scrambling to adopt it. Even Activisions bestselling Call of Duty, which costs US$60 in the States, was given away for free here when they launched their specially-developed Chinese Call of Duty Online last year. Chinese people dont really want to pay for fun, but they really want to pay to compete with each other, says Rickie Zhao, Marketing and PR Manager Greater China at PopCap. In China were still charging to download, but thats only on iOS; on Android, we give the game away for free and people can buy things in-game. Seattle-based PopCap set up shop in Shanghai in 2008 and now employ 70 people, 90 percent of whom are local game developers, making games purely for the Chinese market. Their Plants vs. Zombies has been a massive success in China, selling over 12 million games, reaching 50 million total installations and over two billion downloads, and hitting the number one spot on Tencent Game Center. Despite their success, Zhao says that none of the most profitable top 10 games in the China market come from outside China. The top spot for MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) in China has been held for several years by NetEases Fantasy Westward Journey based on the classic tale Journey to the West, with over 250 million registered users since its launch a decade ago, according to NetEase. Its even more popular than its closest competitor, the behemoth World of Warcraft, although WoW is an entirely darker world than its more childlike rival. Western games companies keen to dive in and try to grab a slice of Chinas gaming market have some regulations to contend with. No Western companies can operate their games in China, you cant have a platform. Thats why we remain a content provider we make a product and put it onto different platforms like Tencent and Renren, says Zhao. So, for example, Electronic Arts licensed Tencent to bring The
Sims to the Chinese market and Activision Blizzard licensed Call of Duty through NetEase. Western games companies are often woefully unprepared in terms of competitive and gamer knowledge. Its a really serious problem that they come over and say, Were a huge brand back in the US and we ought to demand some respect here, says McGee. What they find is that if you combine together EA, Activision, Ubisoft, Take2 their combined market cap wouldnt total up to the individual market cap of Tencent. So youve got one market company here in China which is able to capture an audience base of something like six or seven hundred million people. Then the EAs of the world start to look tiny in comparison. This is a place where it is better not to come in big, not to come in with a wallet full of cash that everybody can see, because thats just not going to work and the local market is geared towards the success of local entities.
ers and who they want to be in a virtual reality. Youd think that in communist countries, where solidarity and the connectedness of the culture are so critically important, online they would also band together and be very cooperative, says McGee. Theyre not, theyre insanely competitive, and its a market where playerversus-player violence is what they want. They want to beat the crap out of each other. Whereas in the US, despite the John Wayne mentality, they tend to be much more cooperative in games, so its like whatever the general culture is about, whenever they go online theyre seeking the opposite of that. Then theres also this bizarre concept of fairness, where in the US, if I had the ability to purchase a nuclear weapon in the game and try to drop that on people, everyone would get very upset. But in China, the mentality, is If you can afford it, you should be able to use it, so you have to gear the game mechanics around that kind of stuff. While this is very much a hightestosterone mans world (and theres no denying the misogyny and sexism thats rife in gaming), the landscape in China includes legions of female players. Shanda CEO Zhang believes that they are every bit as up for a fight as the boys. Though many developers claim their own products to be games for girls, they are just misleading. Girls dont just go for the cute drawing styles or those with a pet system. According to our analysis, there are a lot of female players of fighting games like Dragon Nest, fantasy games like Eternal Tower, even very masculine games like The Legend of Mir and The World of Legend. All this virtual violence is nothing to worry about, Zhang tells us. Its a positive thing. Online games may have been misunderstood and criticized, just like rock music is frowned upon by lovers of classical music. I think, in general, online games have had a positive influence upon the social life of the young generation in China. We even held a wedding at the 2011 ChinaJoy (the biggest games exhibition in China) for two of our players, who met each other while playing The World of Legend.
Theyre insanely competitive, and its a market where playerversus-player violence is what they want
Zhao stresses the importance of thorough localization if a Western game is to expect success here and that means more than just changing the language. Its the culture thing, its the hardest thing to define, he says. In the US, our most popular PopCap game is Bejeweled, in China its Plants vs. Zombies. In PvZ the story happens in a traditional American-style backyard, but when we moved it to China we started to make a new game based on the IP of PvZ, called the Great Wall Edition. We added Emperor Qing and after seven months our game ranked number one on the QQ mobile game platform. Developers do well to take note of the playing styles of local gam-
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VIRTUAL INSANITY SUINGS, SUSPENSIONS, SACKINGS AND MURDERS

BY NED KELLY
and started to practice with the weapon, the botched operation seeing the weapon disappear. Ye insisted on filing a lawsuit, and while Jis parents first refused to pay because they couldnt believe a virtual weapon cost so much money, Baoshan District Peoples Court mediation finally saw them cough up. Somebodys not getting pocket money until they are in their 30s. It may seem bizarre to go to court over virtual items, but consider the consequences of an unregulated world back in 2005 a Shanghai gamer was given a suspended death sentence for killing a fellow gamer when he found out he had sold his virtual sword for RMB7,200. Attempts to take the dispute to the police failed because there was no law in China to protect virtual property at that time.
ON THE JOB
A Shanghai Meteorological Bureau employee was suspended last month after being caught on a TV news camera playing an online game. The employee, surnamed Shi, was filmed playing Killers of the Three Kingdoms in the forecast center as a Shanghai TV news crew was interviewing a chief officer of the service. The video was soon posted online and went viral. Though the interview was conducted during lunch break, the embarrassment was too much for the weather bureau, who rained down disciplinary action on unfortunate Shi.
SWORD OF JUSTICE
An unfortunate Shanghai highschool student named Ji agreed to pay RMB12,500 to middleschool friend and fellow gamer Ye, who sued him for destroying his favorite virtual weapon.
Ye had bought the weapon for RMB28,000 and spent a further RMB12,000 to improve its attributes, usually asking trusted friend Ji to upgrade the weapon for him. But Ji couldnt resist giving it a little try out, logged onto Yes account without asking
HATE CONNECTION
We all know the frustration of a faulty Internet connection, but enough to inspire us to frenzied murder? A gamer named Zhao has been arrested in Hebei Province for killing a couple who owned a local Internet cafe. Zhao was playing an online game at the cafe when the Internet connection suddenly broke. Zhao angrily called owner Ren over to see what the problem was, the two got into an intense argument and Zhao punched Ren, who fetched a hammer and threatened to attack Zhao with it. Zhao then began stabbing Ren with a pair of scissors, grabbed the hammer from him and beat his brains out. Rens wife Liu rushed to the scene and fell victim to the same fate. Ren then set the cafe ablaze in an attempt to conceal evidence, but left the murder weapons behind, where they were discovered the following morning along with the bodies. Were filing that one under overreaction in the extreme.
FAMILY FIGHT
Thought gaming was the sole preserve of acne-ridden young dweebs? Think again. One 68-yearold retired factory worker has been playing World of Warcraft for eight years and, in a reversal of the usual order of things, has persuaded his children and grandchildren to get into gaming too, as he likes nothing more than playing with
the whole family. The old-timers days are spent waking up and getting right down to WoW business. He has six level 90 characters completely maxed out, in addition to several level 80 characters (a very impressive thing, take our word for it).
FOOTBALL GAMERS
It is common knowledge Shanghai Shenhuas star strikers Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba have returned to European clubs citing unpaid wages, but that it was all down to a computer game? Shenhua chairman Zhu Jun owns The9, a company with distribution rights to various online role-playing games which achieved NASDAQ stock listing on the back of having exclusive Chinese rights to the worlds most popular role-playing game, World of Warcraft. But Zhus fortune, once estimated to be RMB1.2 billion, began to significantly dwindle when The9 lost the rights to WoW back in 2009. Enter Anelka last year, hot on the heels of The9 agreeing exclusive East Asian deals to distribute Firefall, soon to be followed by Drogba, both of whom were to put their names on the game. If the rumors are to be believed, it was envisaged that Firefall revenue would go towards underpinning Anelka and Drogbas whopping wage packets. The nonchalant stars seemed unimpressed promoting a game set in space 200 years in the future though. The salaries did not transpire, allegedly. And the rest, as they say, is history.
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RECOVERING ADDICTS
Late last month, authorities announced plans to develop Chinaspecific criteria for diagnosing and dealing with minors gaming addiction, calling for methods for early identification of potential addiction to enable early intervention, citing the serious social problems that it causes. Lets hope methods are slightly more subtle than the converted military base in the Daxing suburb of Beijing that has been repurposed for the battle against gaming addiction among Chinas 12- to 24-year-olds. Here, Dr Tao Rans patients are treated with electric shocks, exposure to extreme temperatures, hypnosis, drugs, military discipline and strictly as a last resort, one assumes counseling. While some enter the clinic voluntarily, the majority are forcibly admitted by parents, teachers and the police. With treatment tending to run upwards of RMB10,000, doctors in other hospitals have dubbed Tao, who gained fame by applying such methods to heroin addicts, a businessman wearing a doctors suit.
INTERNET INFANTICIDE
A Chinese father named Feng got so sick and tired of his 23-yearold son playing video games rather than finding a job that he decided to have him assassinated. Xiao Feng started playing video games in high school, but with his good grades it wasnt an issue. However, when he wouldnt find employment, Feng senior started getting fed up, and after his son was unable to tough it out for three months at a software development company, Feng senior snapped and hired some hitmen online hitmen. The idea was that the in-game assassins every one stronger and higher-leveled than his son would kill Xiao Feng every time he logged on, so he would get bored of playing games and start putting more effort into finding a job. Xiao Fengs reaction? I can play or I can not play, it doesnt bother me. Im not looking for any old job I want to take some time to find one that suits me. Am I bovvered though?
VIRTUAL REALITIES
The closest thing we have to Warcraft and Starcraft on this good, green earth of ours is Joyland. Located a couple of hours outside of Shanghai in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, it claims to be the worlds first video-game theme park and is brazenly unlicensed by WoW the Warcraft park is instead Terrain of Magic and Starcraft park the Universe of Starship. Its seven sections are spread over 600,000 sqm and cost RMB200 million to construct. Its effectively a theme park nerd-topia that has ripped off its subject matter for its rides from the boys at Blizzard Entertainment, and were more than cool with that especially as they sell cheap plastic swords with which to live out our Leeeeroooy Jenkinsss fantasies. More of a gourmand geek? Chongqing is now home to an eatery based on multiplayer battle game League of Legends, the staff dressed as ingame characters.
A CAFE CALLED HOME

Over in Hunan Province, a 23-year-old World of Warcraft gamer named Jiang Tao spent two months in an Internet cafe, settled in the most remote corner at computer No. 76 and never budged from the place. He ate and slept there, did not change his clothes, nor take a shower, his appearance and smell becoming such that he started to scare off other customers. It turns out he had been laid off by an IT company and spent all day earning virtual gold and rare equipment
in the game, then selling them on. Open round the clock, seven days a week, the cost of living in the Internet cafe proved to be his cheapest option, and the cafe owner said as long as the fanatic paid fully for the computer, he had no complaints and no legal grounds for his expulsion. Um the smell?
GAME OVER
It seems it never goes too long before we read about someone dying of exhaustion in China after a non-stop gaming session. Back in December, a 21-year-old in Guangxi Province died after not sleeping for over 50 hours. A 37-year-old single man in Fujian Province died last July after routinely staying up all night for a month his family said he was putting off marriage as he didnt want someone to stop him playing. Back in 2009, a 20-year-old sophomore in Hubei Province died after staying in a PC cafe four days through without a rest. Maybe the Middle Kingdoms first martyr to marathon gaming sessions was the 28-year-old manager of a virtual club of World of Warcraft players named Snowly, who spent the whole of the 2005 National Day Holiday leading his band on raids, before
laying down his weapons and dying. Extremely strict, Beijing-based Snowly ran things like a military operation, but was also responsible and considerate to his fellow gamers, and his troops honored him with an elaborate online funeral, with the club members using different virtual costumes and props, while a moving obituary appeared on bulletin boards, even quoting the Bible. The freakiest story, however, happened in Taiwan last March, where 23-year-old gamer Chen Rongyou was found dead in his seat at an Internet cafe, stiff with rigor mortis, his arms still outstretched in front of him, one hand reaching for the keyboard and the other for the mouse. He had been dead for nine hours, with some 30 gamers sitting obliviously at their computers around him.
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From clones to creativity a history of chinese games

BY Derrick Sobodash
or over a generation, video gaming has been dominated by one place: Japan. From Super Mario to Final Fantasy, almost every major console title of the last 25 years can be traced back to the same small cluster of Tokyo studios. But there are signs that the industry is changing and nowhere more so than here in China.
the idea of getting a NES meant essentially going a year without food for the vast majority of Chinese. Things changed towards the late 1980s, as Famicom systems (the Japanese version of the NES) began to trickle into China as gifts from relatives and friends heading home. It wasnt long before the system, called the red and white machine in Chinese after the Famicoms color scheme, was illegally cloned by companies in Taiwan and the southern industrial metropolis of Shenzhen. If you count every pirate knockoff of the Famicom as a single system, it is bar none the most popular console in Chinese history, with some estimates putting the figure as high as half of all households having some kind of player by the mid-1990s. One of the first manufacturers to the Famicom clone market was Subor, founded in 1987 and called Xiaobawang in Chinese. It advertised its clones aggressively in nationally televised ads and became famous for its study machines, Famicom hardware packed inside a keyboard and sold alongside a suite of educational cartridges. It was the first very cheap computer system to be sold to Chinese consumers, and while parents bought it to help the kids with their homework, most children spent far more time buying pirated Famicom cartridges and learning how to blow up their friends than memorizing equations.
Once a gaming backwater, Chinas nascent gaming industry has grown rapidly in recent years, spurning the Japanese-favored blend of Western mythology and science fiction, and turning instead to the world of wuxia the fantasy version of ancient China that serves as the stage for much of its popular lore. This, combined with the countrys laissez-faire approach to copyright, has resulted in a vast game library thats as fascinating as it is silly. Prepare, then, for a brief look at two decades worth of development you missed from an industry that produced thousands of games youll likely never see.
fighting, torture, revenge, monsters, chases, escapes and unrequited love. But beyond its technical achievements, Swordsman & Fairy had some serious heart in its writing, a story easily the equal to, and often better than, Japanese RPGs. The hero Li Xiaoyao and his lady friends Zhao Linger and Lin Yueru are still popular cosplay choices for Chinese otaku to this day. Swordsman & Fairy was later remade for Windows with full CD audio, ported to the Saturn as one of the platforms few Chinese releases, and became the first Chinese game to make the leap to Japan, under the name Senken Kikyouden. Softstar itself remade the game in high-resolution, true color graphics for Windows XP; pirates ported it to every other platform under the sun, from the NES and Game Boy to cell phones. The game even went on to inspire a 2005 television drama of the same name.
The NES and the pirates

When Nintendo released the NES in 1985, they singlehandedly revived the game industry in the West. But while the 8-bit box spread like wildfire through North America and Europe, the US$149.99 sticker price kept it far out of reach in Chinese markets, where the average family made RMB50 (about US$13) per month. Even ignoring the import tariffs,
By the late 1990s, Subors study machines were yesterdays news. Retailers dumped the outdated Famicom and Genesis clones in favor of the new Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation consoles. Still, economic inequalities have ensured the Famicom a continued place in rural China. Pirate outfits still bang out new multi-game cartridges for the equivalent of US$1 a pop, and a few developers have even stepped up to make new games, over a decade after the last official NES release in America.
The massive PC marketplace
From the beginning, Japanese developers drew on pen-andpaper role-playing games (and the Western computer games inspired by them) to build a fantasy world. These RPGs, like Dungeons & Dragons, tossed together all manner of characters, creatures and classes in a Tolkien-inspired world. China went the opposite route. Nearly every RPG drew on history and contemporary fiction, especially the wuxia martialarts fantasy genre. Developers reveled in it and even the most generic game was painted with a uniquely Chinese cultural color. In the US, the release of Final Fantasy VII in 1997 made gamers go RPG crazy. Multiply that by approximately a billion and one can grasp the effect Softstars 1995 release Legend of the Swordsman & Fairy (also known as Chinese Paladin) had on Chinese gamers. The game has it all fencing,
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A question of vision
Despite 20 years of success in China, almost no Chinesemade games have made it to US shores. In fact, under 10 have made it to Japan and only about as many have official Korean translations, even though Korea is Chinas nearest cultural neighbor. Why? A lot of it is a simple matter of technological knowhow, something China didnt have much of in video games until very recently. Speaking frankly, Chinese game development started late, says Li Peimin, president of studio Kingformation. The graphics and programming quality lagged far behind the US and Japan. And then theres piracy, a topic that always looms in the background with nearly everything game related in China. Not only did developers in the region have to compete with a thriving piracy industry which Asian governments mostly ignored, but industrial espionage was also rife. These barriers didnt stop Super Fighter CEO Brandon Cobb
from taking an interest. His first download was C&Es Super Fighter, the game for which his future company would be named. He was charmed immediately. Chinese games just give me a different feeling, he says. Its the emotional response I get from them. US games just started to seem bland by comparison. I eventually told president of C&E John Kuo about how I got the game. He said he was in the US in 1993 and checked the BBS scene here and was shocked to see Super Fighter distributed. It would be 13 years before Cobbs company translated and released Beggar Prince, C&Es Genesis RPG inspired by the tale of the Prince and the Pauper. As of this year, Beggar Prince has sold out of three US production runs. Japanese games had exposure in America. Chinese ones didnt. I thought that was unfair, because the Chinese ones were just as good, if not better. If Cobbs outfit continues to find success, it could be a sign that after two decades, it might just be time for us to treat Chinese games seriously.
Not all fun and games Inside Chinas PC cafes

By Jill Petzinger
aunts for bad students, jobless loafers, losers and degenerates were just some of the responses we had when inquiring about Chinas Internet cafes. The view of these dingy rooms, normally signaled by a simple red light box with the characters wangba, PC cafe as a meeting place for the dregs of humanity may seem more suited to a drugs den than a place where kids gather to play games, but their image is not helped by sporadic reports of fights, murders and people gaming themselves to death in a haze of cigarette smoke. The government tightened regulations a few years ago, shutting down over 130,000 cafes between 2005 and 2011 and making it illegal for the owners to admit kids under 18. Then last year, it declared that no-one could use the computers without registering their ID number. There are now around 150,000 registered cafes in China, as well as numerous underground joints that make ideal hideouts for youths who want to skip school. Stepping inside one of these PC cafes is not for the faint-hearted. There may be an area for people who want to use social media sites and a separate zone for hardcore gamers, but often it is all just one huge room. With an ID all Chinese online games require a Chinese ID around RMB10 as deposit and a further RMB2 per hour, you can take a seat and hit a button on the desk-
top which will take you through to the games menu and off you go. The oily keyboards tend to have the A, S, W and D keys worn away, as these are the most often used to control characters and use weapons in games. While theres no coffee to be had, soft drinks and instant noodles are usually available to stave off death by dehydration or starvation (it happens). Street vendors or neighboring restaurants may pop in and take orders all without requiring gamers to take their eyes of the screen. Net cafes have earned their seedy reputation not just because of the smoke, the cursing and the access to porn, but also because they provide a cheap refuge for migrants, the homeless and students whove missed their dorm curfews. Despite signs saying sleeping is forbidden, the cost of an overnight session in a cafe is as low as RMB20 far cheaper than any hostel. While these establishments may be declining in the major cities, they continue to flourish in lessaffluent towns, where people cannot afford home computers. Nor is it all porn and gaming addiction; in many, more rural, communities, the local Internet cafe is a place where people can talk to family members far from home, learn about practical things, hunt for jobs you know, all those other uses for the Web.
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The Woes of Warcraft Can there ever be an upside to life as an orc?

BY Stephen George and Tongfei Zhang
ious group in WoW is almost the same as having a really good job, explains Tang Zhiyong, a former editor at China Electronic Athletics magazine. Fighting shoulder to shoulder in large groups online can help to foster a real-life sense of camaraderie among gamers. Even if you are in a low position within the group, you still feel proud to be in it. Though only temporary, the pause in gaming also served to help strengthen gamers sometimes fanatical dedication to WoW. So what makes WoW such a compelling game and why is life inside it so addictive? To understand WoW, you really need to play it. Set in the virtual world of Azeroth, a bafflingly complex and constantly evolving fictional universe, gamers are granted complete freedom and can do and interact as they please if that means climbing a mountain, setting up a bank or pillaging a village, so be it. Freedom is an important part of it, explains Xu. When Im online Im my own master. No one tells me what I can and cant do. Part Tolkien, part Journey to the West, WoW draws on a bizarre grab bag of mythology that mixes elements of pseudo-Eastern philosophy with classic Western folklore. The result is strangely compelling. WoW is unlike anything else, nothing compares its unique, explains 22-year-old documentary film maker and self-professed WoW veteran Yang Zhitong. WoW has its own history and its own culture. With such a vast and fascinating world laid out in front of you, who wouldnt want to be an explorer? Yang, who has been playing WoW regularly since his early teens, is currently in the final stages of shooting a documentary entitled Eight Years of WoW, exploring the game from the perspective of some of its legions of young addicts. According to Yang, its all about connections about making a big world feel that much smaller. The friendships we develop throughout
n July 2009, an estimated five million online gamers found themselves temporarily locked out of their virtual world, as World of Warcraft, the worlds most popular online game, became embroiled in a complex regulatory dispute with authorities. What happened next surprised everyone, not least the players themselves. Gamers, who for years had played alongside one another in virtual reality, building up close and often intense relationships, did something few of them had ever done before: they got up from behind their computer screens and met each other in person. In the game, such broad unity would have been impossible. Many of the gamers were sworn enemies, having plotted and warred against one another. But in the real world they were united by a common desire: to see their WoW accounts reactivated.
try, asserting pressure on the relevant authorities and drawing publicity to their cause.
thing of a watershed moment for online gaming in China, collapsing the false distinction between the virtual and real worlds and proving for the first time that players were more than the sum of their online parts. Chief organizer Xu, who inside the game was a highly respected and feared commander of over 3,000 men, had until that point found life outside of WoW considerably tougher to navigate. A struggling businessman, Xu was known to drown his sorrows with late-night drunken karaoke sessions. His role during the games brief shutdown, however, helped change his perception of his online achievements. I began to see my life differently, says Xu. I realized how important gaming could be I realized that I could be a commander in real life too. In leveraging their collective clout, players became aware of the value of their online experiences. To be a member of a prestig-
I realized that I could be a commander in real life too

Within months, the General Administration of Press and Publications gave WoWs new online host operator, Netease. com, the green light to unlock user accounts and reopen the game. The victory proved to be some-
Led by Xu Zihan, a then 26-yearold former member of the PLA from Xian, thousands of elves, warlocks, warriors, orcs and priests came together to attend group meetings both online and in person across the coun38
the game last a lifetime. The game requires 40 players to form a team to fight against the big boss. Theres no way to experience that type of team effort in real life and you know that, unlike in other games, theres a real player behind each of the characters in Azeroth. Online games, explains Yang, are a way for Chinas urban youth to escape the crushing loneliness of modern life. In an age when most of us are from single-child families, we treasure the friends we meet in the game. When we finally meet in real life at WoW parties, we feel like were old friends. WoW to me is more like a bridge to the outside world than it is an escape into the virtual one. Due to be released later this month on NetEase, Yangs film sees him interview over 70 WoW players, with ages ranging from 14 to 60. The most interesting player was a friend of mine who has eight accounts hes whats known as a professional player. So-called professional gaming is big business in China, where hardcore gamers can make small
fortunes converting in-game currency into real life money. It helps explain why some people are so obsessed with WoW, adds Yang. There are several gaming community websites where you can buy and sell virtual herbs, furs or rare ores. For example 500 game coins are equal to three kuai. This trading system has given rise to a lucrative industry, with young Chinese gamers selling hard-earned virtual prizes to the highest bidder often wealthier Americans. My friend uses it to pay for his transportation fees and as pocket money for cigarettes but theres a darker side too, says Yang. This apparent dark side has led to numerous incidents in which young, often poor Chinese gamers have literally played WoW to death while trying to accumulate in-game riches. Many more routinely risk their health as they rack up gold coins which can be traded online for real money. There are only two types of players in WoW, explains Yang. There are players like me and then there are professional play-
WoW to me is more like a bridge to the outside world, than it is an escape into the virtual one
ers. No matter how long Ive been playing this game, or how expert Ive become, I will always be an unprofessional player. Professional players on the other hand, consider it a job. And the really good ones will be funded by gaming companies and get rewarded if they take down a boss or a rival player. The commercialization of WoW has left a bad taste for many of the games newer generation of players, resulting in a slow migration towards other domestic, less-commercial games. Today, the online gaming market in China is home to more than 300 online games hosted by over 100 different operators, including Netease.com and Shanda.
Competition is vicious. Among most of the regular gamers we spoke to, the one issue that came up again and again was that of fairness. For avid players, WoWs biggest draw remains its ability to offer players the opportunity to participate in a genuine meritocracy, where players are rewarded for their effort and can achieve anything they want to, assuming they have the requisite talent. But things are changing. In 2005, three virtual coins were equal to one kuai, whereas now its 500 coins, explains Yang. This type of severe inflation is due to lazy players finding that they can buy coins using real money. Theyve taken the fun and the fairness out of the game. Take for example the server I used to play on. When I started eight years ago, it boasted 30,000 online players, now it has just 500 people online at any one time. At this current rate, sometime within the next five years WoW may disappear altogether and how will people make friends then?
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the wrap
Inter-Chamber Networking Drinks at Peoples Caf AmCham Ice-breaking Party in Guangzhou
n January 29, the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce hosted the Chinese New Year Inter-Chamber Networking drinks at Peoples Caf down on Haizhu Party Pier. The British, European, German, Spanish, Singapore, CCIFC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce kindly supported the event respectively. The event featured an Italian photography exhibition by Ivy Feng whose wonderful photos captured the essence and beauty of Italy and the majestic lifestyle of its people. To top all that off there was a free flow of beer, finger food, and the ever-pleasing gelato ice cream.
n January 30, AmCham South China hosted an ice-breaking party at the Dragon Lake Princess Hotel in Guangzhou. Besides welcoming new members, the party also celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year in advance. Joining the party were hundreds of Chamber members as well as officials from the diplomatic community of Guangzhou.
Cathay Pacific Airways reopens First Class Lounge
athay Pacific Airways reopened the First Class Lounge in The Wing, the airlines flagship lounge at Hong Kong International Airport on February 6. The 1,697-square-metre lounge, together with the Business Class Lounge, offers unparalleled levels of comfort and service to passengers flying out of Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the fifth daily return flight between Hong Kong and London Heathrow is scheduled to make its debut on June 27, 2013.
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PRD FOCUS
oshan Lingnan Tiandi is a property project aimed at redeveloping the Donghua Lane area into a complex of residential buildings, office buildings, shopping, hotel, entertainment, tourism and cultural facilities. After four years of development, Foshan Lingnan Tiandi had its grand opening ceremony on January 22, and was attended by project director, Wang Haowen, local government officers and members of the Wai Yin Association a Charity Institute founded by a group of former Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant titleholders and finalists.
he French International School of Guangzhou and Favorview Golf & Country Club (FGCC) organized a youth camp aimed at promoting the sport golf to the general public. It was held every Friday in January and February. The camp offered a great chance for the students to receive golf training in FGCC which was awarded the "Best Golf Practice Center" according to "China Golf" Magazine.
rom January 25 to 31, Hennessy V.S.O.P held a road show in King Glory Plaza in Shenzhen to showcase their new cognac, Kyrios, which means Guardian of the Codes in Greek. Automobile designer Chris Bangle has created a totally individual look for Kyrios, by using carbon fiber, a common material used in high-end automobiles in the design of the bottle.
ennessy CLASSIVM, a cognac "with a new style" as Hennessy states and destined for the Chinese market, held a party in Guangzhous Catwalk on Feb 1 to promote their new 1.5L bottle. The party was warmed up by super smart models who presented the 1.5L bottle of Hennessy CLASSIVM to the guests.
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n February 22, Tiger beer officially announced that the legendary Italian football star Fabio Cannavaro is coming onboard as the official Tournament Ambassador of the 2013 Tiger Street Football Tournament the highly anticipated five-a-side football contest that pits the best local teams against the finest international street teams from around the world.
n February 21, US Ambassador to China, Gary Faye Locke, was in Guangzhou to preside over the dedication ceremony of the worlds first AmCham Tower, which houses the American Chamber of Commerce in South Chinas National Headquarters and Conference Center the largest of its kind worldwide. Afterwards, Ambassador Locke also paid a visit to the Guangzhou Women and Childrens Medical Center, the beneficiary of AmCham South Chinas charity fund-raising efforts.
Guangzhou reviews, events and information
SONGS of rites
Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan brings its epic dance to the PRD
See p58 for details
This month
44 46 47 50 54 Whats on in March The Grapevine New Food and Drink Home Cooking Alcohol Aficionados
A monthly insert in March 2013
WHATS ON IN MARCH
Mar 2-31 SAT-SUN

K ui Y uan G al l ery P5 6
Kloe K wan Solo E xhibition
Mar 3 SUN
Mar 2 sat
CFA Super Cup 2013

T ianh e Spo rts S ta d ium P5 6
Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestr a

X inghai Conc ert Hal l P5 6
Mar 9-10 SAT-sun

DANCE: Ma ze
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Mar 29 FRI
T:union P5 8
Guangd ong S ong and Danc e T he at er P57

March 2013 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com
Queen Se a Big Shark
Mar 8 fri
David Fr ay
X inghai Conc ert Hal l P57
mar 1-31 fri-sun

Afternoon Tea Interpretations
see p60
Mar 17 sun
see p58
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
The Tortoise and the Hare

X in g ha i C o n ce r t H al l
mar 1-31 fri-sun

Spring Affair
see p60
MAR 17 sun
pub crawl
see p58
S of i te l G u a n gzh o u S u n r i ch
T h e Tave r n , H o o l ey 's , T h e Pa d d y Fi e l d
Mar 3 sun
T:u ni o n
see p56
We Shot The Moon
mar 21 THU
Easter Fun
see p58
S h e r ato n S hu n d e H ote l
Mar 9 sat
Reflector
T:u ni o n
see p57
MAR 29-30 fri-SAT

AWAKENING
Guangzhou Opera House
see p58
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EAT / DRINK
THE GRAPEVINE
OPEN DOOR THE FIND
Gossip
More bars have striven to enter the Xingsheng Lu/ Xingguo Lu area which appears to be the new hot spot in Zhujiang New Town. We have just reviewed the newly opened caf and lounge bar, Vespa Caf Concept (see P52) on Xingguo Lu. And Xingsheng Lu also has a new establishment - V5 Cafe & Lounge. Also in Zhujiang New Town, VLife, a western restaurant boasting organic, health food and drink has opened on Huacheng Dadao. Good news for waffle lovers, a twofloor restaurant, Maan Coffee has opened its door on Tianhe Bei Lu just before the Chinese New Year. Besides western establishments, Southeast Asian cuisine has always been popular in town. The latest addition is the Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant which has popped up on Huanshi Dong Lu, near the popular Indonesia restaurant Pandan. And finally, the Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou Hotel, which is adjacent to Taikoo Hui has opened in Tianhe District, bringing two new restaurants and bars to the city.
Savor the fresh flavor of spring

YUE Chinese Restaurant
To welcome the spring, YUE Chinese Restaurant at the Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel has released a collection of seasonal dishes. The new menu boasts a healthy way of dining by featuring a great amount of fresh and seasonal ingredients. Fresh selected vegetables are delivered from local farms every day, make the dishes nutritious and delicious. Recommended dishes includes the Boiled Spring Vegetable with Fish Mousse (, RMB68+15%) and the Braised Bamboo Fungus Stuffed with Mushroom and Vegetable in Soup Essence (,RMB108+15%). The former is an excellent combination of tasty homemade fish mousse and fresh vegetables, while the later is a good choice for vegetarians with an assortment of seasonal mushrooms and vegetables. Apart from the healthy dishes, they also offer authentic Cantonese Dim Sum during lunchtime. YUE Chinese Restaurant is an ideal place for both family gathering and business lunch with a main dining room and 15 modern and elegant private rooms in the prime location of Tianhe CBD.
//Add.: Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888 ext. 6820) , 208
Chaoshan Dried Noodles

The Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong is famous for its wide variety of snacks, which usually have heavier flavors than Cantonese food. Now in Hong Mao Su Mian noodles shop, you can try the Dried Noodles with Sesame Paste (RMB10), a traditional Chaoshan snack. From the open kitchen of the shop, customers can watch the chef expertly boiling, drying and mixing the noodles with their homemade sesame sauce, which is the soul of this snack. The noodles are then generously topped with deep-fried pork and sent to diners with a bowl of complimentary meat balls and seaweed soup. There is homemade chili paste on the table for you to give a finishing touch to you noodles. For just RMB10, you can experience the authentic Chaoshan flavor and get a full stomach.
// Add.: Shop No.7, 12 Feie Xi Lu, Baiyun District (8639 9080) , 127
ZHE SHI SHEN ME
Chinese Yams
By Jane Kent
he translation of shan yao or Chinese yam is mountain medicine, because of the story of its origin. Two armies had been waging war for some time with one side sustaining greater losses than the other. After retreating up a mountain, the general of the winning army decided to let them stay there for a while and grow even weaker, as there was no food. His army lay in wait at the base of the mountain for many weeks, until one day when they were attacked by surprise one morning. The smaller army had become robust due to eating a slender, potato-like root theyd discovered growing on the mountain. Chinese yams are also called cinnamon vines because of the heart-shaped leaves that give off a subtle, cinnamon fragrance. The showy flowers they produce and the interesting little air potatoes that form in the leaf axil make the plants appealing for horticultural purposes around the world. In China, the tuberthe long, off-white root beneath a rough brown skin is eaten primarily for medicinal reasons. The gentle,
sweet flavor and starchy texture is easily consumed and digested. Chinese yams replenish energy levels and benefit the spleen and kidneys. They can help settle a bad stomach, stop chronic diarrhea, stimulate appetite and even aid in regulating diabetes. The big gains offered by yams are due to the high number of amino acids. Chinese yams are also high in protein and in addition contain iron and several B vitamins. Yams are frequently just boiled or steamed and eaten on their own. However, the best way to absorb them is by using yam powder. This can be added to milk or apple juice, or the dozens of other variations on the congee-theme which are out there.
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editors pick
French sweeties
L-Art
TEXT BY ESTER YANG, PHOTOS BY MEI MEI
ntering L-Art in Zhujiang New Town, we were impressed by the decent collection of French bread, pastries, cakes, cookies and chocolates displayed in the gorgeous glass counters. The interior is of Chinese European-imitation style -- crystal chandeliers and leather chairs. The first floor has limited seating while the second floor is larger and more suited for customers to sit down and enjoy the food, rather than take away. Award winning pastry chef Louis Law has been making pastries for more than 20 years and has rich experience in working at five star hotel bakeries. He insists on using imported ingredients from Europe and following traditional baking methods. His Croissant (RMB15), which has a crisp texture and pure buttery flavor, is the best seller. To ensure the authentic taste we use Prsident butter, Law says. We next sampled the Mont Blanc (RMB43), a French classic cake
that is a mountain of velvety chestnut cream with a buttery base. For those who want to try a bit of everything, L-Art offers an assortment of mini cakes for RMB18. The Mini Mango Mousse takes you on a trip of rich textures with four layers: mango jelly, mango mousse, chocolate crunch and moist cake. A range of coffee and teas are also on offer including Latte, Mocha, Milk Tea and Lemon Tea. With great variety and authentic taste, L-Art has been doing great business since it opened half a year ago. Thus, customers may have to be patient if they visit at rush hour. We had to repeat what we wanted three times until the staff finally took the order. However, patient expats living in Zhujiang New Town finally know where to get their daily bread.
// Daily 8ammidnight. Add.: Shop 105, 27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3726 8565)
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When design meets food

Ant Kitchen
EAT / DRINK
WHAT'S NEW
nt Kitchen is the first restaurant to open in SILO Creativity Community, a newly redeveloped art and in a decommissioned Guangzhou Beer Factory. They offer fusion Cantonese cuisine with Northern Chinese, Southeastern Asian and western twists. The restaurant is the brainchild of designer Zhang Ning and chef Wu Gang. Zhang is the Chief Designer of Newsdays, one of the best interior design companies in Guangzhou. He has decked out the restaurant in a rustic modern tone with high ceilings, unpolished concrete columns, vintage kerosene lamps and brown and green chairs.
Zhang and Wu are both Harley Davidson fans. There are lights modified from Harley headlights and some of their motorcycle collection is displayed in the restaurant. The food is as impressive as the dcor under Wus management. He shared their concept of fusion with thats PRD: Without being limited in traditional cooking concept, we fuse Cantonese cuisine with exotic ingredients and methods. Every day he selects the freshest, seasonal ingredients from the market and creates the daily menu. The names of daily dishes are written on the wall without English, so we suggest you turn to Wu for help if you dont speak Chinese. Wu gave us an appetizing start with the Southeastern Asian Style Clams (, RMB40), meaty clams spiced up with coconut milk and homemade chili paste. Then we moved to a delicious bite-size snack the Goose Liver Toasts (, RMB88). Wu served it with a sauce of red wine and monk fruit, a native of southern China. The tender Boiled Lamb Chops (, RMB78) with homemade cumin powder won smiles from the carnivores at the table. For vegetarians, they also have
a range of unusual vegetables. We tried the Ornamental Kale, an edible cabbage with violet leaves which is as unusual as it is sumptuous. The prices are inexpensive, with most dishes costing between RMB40 to 88. With a stylish environment, innovative food and attentive service, Ant Kitchen would probably become a new hotspot -- if it was located in downtown that is. However, it has created a great excuse to step out and checkout this new art and design area.
// E8-106, SILO Creative Community, Original Element Fashion Design Center, 63 Xizeng Lu, Liwan District (6680 9228) , 63 E8-106
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catch of the month
Fit FOR A QUEEN

Ptrus Grill Room at Chimelong Hotel
ince reform the Chinese imagination has been captured by the fairytale romance of Europe. Consider the Eiffel Tower in Shenzhen, the Austrian village in Huizhou. But now you needn't travel so far to taste the illusion. In Guangzhou's Chimelong Hotel a replica castle has been built, ripe for conjuring that Euro-illusion you seek. Theres a stone arcade leading to the Ptrus Grill Room. However, youll be grateful to learn the interior is far more modern than a medieval fortress with window blinds, comfy chairs and cat ornaments.
with its generous portion of meat and seafood. Served with smashed red beans, the slowcooked duck leg is tender and has a crisp skin. To pair with the food, a glass of complimentary house red wine is included in the set menu. However, you can also choose a bottle of wine from France, Spain or Italy from the comprehensive wine list. Service is courteous without being stuffy, which enhances the experience. Providing fancy Disneyfied romance, Ptrus is, no doubt, a place for the romantics.
// Premium Set Menu is available until Mar 31. 5.30pm to 11.30pm. Add.: 3/F, Lobby 1, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838) , 13
Though named after a Bordeaux wine estate, Ptrus is not a pure French restaurant. They serve sino-western fare aimed at satisfying both sides of the divide. In their new Premium Set Menu (RMB628 net per person) which covers a starter, a main course, a soup, a desert and a cup of coffee or tea, Chef Wang Yinghua has added some Chinese ingredients to the western dishes. The Marinated Duck Breast with Mandarin Orange and Walnut Salad provided an appetizing start to the meal. Mandarin orange is a typical Chinese fruit and its in season now, so I add it to create a sweet and sour flavor for the salad, says Chef Wang. Then the main course Duck Leg Confit and Grilled King Prawn with Mashed Beans and Vegetable - is quite satisfying,
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Something sweet for St. David's Day

Welsh Cake
TEXT BY ESTER YANG, PHOTOS BY JASON LIANG
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HOME COOKING
arch 1 is the day when the good people of Wales celebrate St David's Day. And no Welshmen worth his rugby ball would be without his beloved Welsh Cakes during the festivities. Alan Chen, the Pastry Sous Chef of The Ritz- Carlton, Guangzhou shows us how to make this classic Celtic snack.
Makes 10 pieces
How to prepare
How to prepare:
1. Mix sifted cake flour well with baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Ingredients:(10 pieces)
225g cake flour, sifted 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 100g butter 50g caster sugar 50g sultanas (or raisins) 2 eggs
2. In the same bowl, rub in the butter with your hands, add caster sugar and mix them well. 3. Add sultanas and whisked eggs into the mixture and mix them until a soft dough forms. 4. Roll the dough with a roller pin into 1/4 inch thick and cut into a round shape with a three-inch diameter cutter. 5. Preheat a griddle to moderate heat (about 150) and grease with butter. Place the Welsh Cakes on the griddle and cook each side of them for about four minutes until they turn brown. 6. Remove them from the griddle and sprinkle with sugar to serve.
Tips:
1. The Welsh Cakes are delicious when served warm with honey and jam. 2. You can also use a pan to cook if you dont have a griddle at home.
// Thanks to The Ritz- Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing An Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (3813 6688) 3
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editors pick
Fusion Japan
Few Shun Fusion
TEXT BY SIMON EDWARD SMITH, PHOTOS BY JASON LIANG
usion Japan is a place that has planted itself firmly in the middle. It doesn't purport to be one thing but, dare we say, a fusion of many. With a soft opening at the end of 2011 followed by a grand one last July, it's gone from strength to strength. Chef de Cuisine Matthew Ko has taken the techniques learnt from a master Japanese cook in Melbourne and added a distinctively Western twist to them. The result is a cross over presentation that is redolent with tradition but at the same time acutely aware of its customers. Take our first dish for example: House-style green salad (RMB45). It's one of Fusions most popular dishes because of the sesame sauce, something thats been imported straight from Japan. The succulent, juicy tomatoes and salad are covered in the dressing and to say its mouth-watering wouldnt be doing it justice.
A must try are the French Oysters (RMB68). Most people expect sour sauce or lime with oysters but Matthew treats customers to his very own Mango sauce. It was like taking a bite right out of the ocean: the salty tang of the oysters felt undeniably natural. Many of the dishes served are hard to find anywhere else in Guangzhou, aside from the local chicken and vegetables; much of the beef and pork on offer is American and the scampi and Wagyu beef Australian. As Matthew told me over a couple of giant, silver Sapporos (RMB58 per can): there are too many traditions to be apart of, why not be a mixture of a few?
//11am -1am. Add.: 102b-105, Pearl River City Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3838 5477) 25102b-105
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WHAT'S NEW
Italian-infused fare with a fashionable flair

Vespa Caf Concept
TEXT BY Lena Gidwani, PHOTOS BY JASON LIANG
ike its namesake, this cafe and lounge bar is all cool, cosy and classy. Located adjacent to the bustling dining street of Xingsheng Lu, its feminine yet bold personality is characterized by its black and white color palette, illuminated customdesigned low tables, glassed ramp and a fully-stocked bar wall. Combine this with mirrored bar top tables, a glittery disco ball that doubles up as a DJ booth for its daily soirees and colossal LED screens, Vespa spells sexy chic at a superbly affordable price.
Fries. We topped it off with Lemon Pie (RMB35), a refreshing luscious balance of creamy meringue, zesty filling, and pastry. The beverage list, while featuring an extensive selection of cocktails and liquor, offers a limited variety of fine champagnes, whites and reds. We scooted across to the bar and opted for its best-selling item, Mot & Chandon (RMB750/bottle). After a few flutes, a game of pool on the oh-so-private 2nd floor and a epic night of chill-out vibes, subtle electronic remixes and eclectic downtempos, the only thing missing was a Vespa chaperone to drive us home.
// Add.: No. 123 Poly Xinyu Garden, 31 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3805 1350; or contact Laurie on 152 1883 9209 for reservations or private events) 31123
Like the dcor, Chef Michael Localvezs cooking is just as visually appealing. We started off with a Seafood Salad (RMB75), a perfectly blended mlange of shrimp, mussels, squid and crabmeat, served up by friendly wait staff ever ready to strike up a conversation about the menus signature dishes. For mains, we chose a Rib Eye Steak (RMB178), cooked to a rich, juicy goodness and served with Shallot Sauce and French
editor's pick
Times Museum showcases the art of making coffee

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DUNCAN LEES
ART CAFE
inding a cup of coffee is rarely a problem in Guangzhou today, but finding one thats really worth drinking is another matter. If cafes arent scalding their beans to death, theyre busy concocting sickly sweet drinks for people who dont actually like the taste of coffee. Some places are starting to do things a little differently though and Art Caf is one of them. Perched atop the Times Museums bookshop, Art Caf occupies an airy space which is filled with a quirky assortment of comfy furniture. Visual interest is provided by a reflective ceiling and a selection of artwork, including some from previous exhibitions staged upstairs. However, the real star of the show is the coffee. There are the usual espressos, cappuccinos and lattes, all impeccably made, and a constantly changing list of specials. But its the single origin coffees and the care with which they are
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prepared, that set this place apart. Manager Andy and aptly named barista Ace are sticklers for detail and hand dripping here involves a thermometer, stopwatch and almost military precision. Fortunately, prices are hardly extortionate: an espresso is RMB15, an Americano RMB25. Admittedly, savoring the intriguing complexity of Ninety Plus Gesha Estate Perci N2 (a spectacular Panamanian coffee derived from a rare Ethiopian variety) will set you back RMB120. However, for RMB38 youll get a decent bean like Ethiopian Sidamo, expertly prepared using your choice of method (hand drip or siphon). Art Caf offers coffee-tasting and cake-making sessions and a loyalty scheme and all kinds of other activities are in the pipeline. If youve never been up to Huangbian, this is the perfect excuse.
// Mon Fri: 11am 11pm / Sat Sun: 10am 11pm. Add.: Times Museum, Times Rose Garden III, Huangbian Bei Lu, Baiyun Dadao, Baiyun District (2627 2363) +, www.timesmuseum.org
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Guinness is good for you

Vitamin G with Master Brewer Fergal Murray
BY Monica Liau
The main difference between the draft Guinness weve been sipping on for the past 15 years and the Original Stout is that the bottles are shipped from Dublin, where its been since 1759. Alcohol content and format is essentially the same, but Murray says this brew has extra flavor, which theyre banking on appealing to the Chinese. When it comes to the draft stuff, oft is heard the complaint that Guinness brewed outside Ireland doesnt hold a candle to the stuff you get in Dublin. Murray insists this is a fallacy. People might get a bit mixed up, but there isnt any difference. It is just about how it is served, he continues. I think people would say the same thing if you reverse that comment and say Chinese food in China is better than in Dublin. 55 American senators how to pour the ideal pint, Some are actually good fun, they let their hair down and are human. He has also instructed the Queen of England, whom he says may not have imbibed, but drank it in with her eyes. One dignitary who did share a pint with him is President Obama, and Murray raises a glass to his guzzling skills. Obama could really drink well. Its great to see a man who knows how to consume a pint. When questioned on the said art of consuming, Murray answers with gusto. Dont be afraid or intimidated by it, he insists. Stand tall and proud, let the liquid go into your mouth so you get a full waft of flavor. You just feel mmmm yeah The Master Brewer is in Shanghai promoting the launch of bottled Guinness Original Stout, hoping to inspire the Chinese consumer to stand proud with him. While growing in popularity, Chinas consumption of Guinness remains low. This country represents a small fraction of our world sales, says Murray. I do think theres great potential, though I wouldnt dream of saying the number. Aside from a few barrels leaked over the border from Hong Kong (where theyve been since 1975), Guinness didnt make it to the Chinese Mainland until 1995, when the company entered into a joint venture with Putian Brewery Co. (who also produce Becks). The draft stout was first poured two years later, in Shanghai at OMalleys on Taojiang Lu. Sales have been steady, if slow, since. Despite China being the worlds biggest beer market the nation downed 47 billion liters of beer last year their per capita consumption remains at 35 liters per annum, less than half that of the US. And while Chinas hot young things may be starting to invest in more foreign bottles, the top five cheap domestic beer companies (the likes of Tsingdao and Yanjing) still accounted for 63 percent of total industry volume last year. Selling relatively expensive overseas brands like Guinness is an uphill battle. Rushing the market is not in the plan, though. Were going in small, not coming out guns blazing, telling everyone were the best, says Murray. We want people to find it for themselves and discover it. The drinking environment might be the problem, argues Murray. Youll find your beer experience will be the same if you recreate the ambiance of an Irish pub. The lesson? Drink Guinness in the right places. Murray seems confident the One luckythat Irishman Chinese consumer will eventually come around to the joys of his craft. A young man maybe starts with his light lagers then moves on to ales made by their local microbrews, muses Murray. They all know Guinness is out there and one day they may achieve that moment theyll have to figure it out themselves, but theyll get there. The Master Brewer certainly seems intent on being along for the ride. Its hard to leave, he says. After working for Guinness there are not many places left that would give me the satisfaction. I have one of the best jobs in the world, and its hard to walk away from something like this. If he ever does leave, you might see the Guinness evangelist spending more time in the countries that he has visited. I might even do my own beer one day, he says. It would be hard to do that though, because Ill always be working against perfection.
ALCOHOL AFICIONADOS
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When you open it, you should hear a pop, says Fergal Murray. It is 10 in the morning and the Guinness Master Brewer has a bottle of beer in hand. The first one doesnt make the correct sound in response to his fulcrum, so he grabs a second and carries on.
When you pour, never let glass touch glass, he continues, tilting bottle and pint just so. Create the arc and slowly straighten the pint so it creates a gorgeous head. He ends with the perfect pour, the ruby-brown liquid topped with its iconic white foam crown. Hes been doing this for 28 years, but he still takes discernible satisfaction in getting it right. One feels the urge to clap. A Dublin native, Murray spends most of his time traveling from country to country, supping Guinness as figurehead and spokesperson for arguably the most recognizable brew on the globe. He once taught a room of
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Guzheng recital by Peng Cheng A graduate of Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Peng Cheng (aka Peng Zhanggui) has studied with Chen Junhui and Rao Ningxin, both masters of guzheng a plucked Chinese zither. Peng has received a number of awards and become a successful guzheng player in his own right. In this concert Peng will perform a series of famous Chinese folk music. RMB40-80. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
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CFA Super Cup 2013: Guangzhou Evergrande VS Jiangsu Sainty Attention, football lovers. China Football Associations (CFA) 2013 Super Cup is bringing two of the strongest China Super League (CSL) teams to compete against each other. Last year, CSL champion Guangzhou Evergrande beat Jiangsu Sainty 5 goals to 1. Will Jiangsu Sainty gain revenge this time? RMB60-680. Tianhe Sports Stadium, 299 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. 3:30pm. For tickets, call 400 610 3721.
Until Mar 17
The First CAFAM Future Exhibition SubPhenomena: Report on the State of Chinese Young Art
Curated by Beijings Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFAM), this exhibition includes 95 Chinese artists under the age of 35 the largest of its kind to have ever been presented in China. It aims at encouraging young artists to explore new artistic languages and fresh ideas. By using field work, it analyzes and studies contemporary and future Chinese artistic tendencies, with an emphasis on presenting the new-generation artists unique expressions in a contemporary global context and cultural framework. Art Center at Culture Complex, 33 Huangyuan Lu, Baiyun District.
Mar 4 - 10
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China Restaurant Week 2013 From March 4 to 10, the second annual China Restaurant Week will be held in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. It is an event which benefits both restaurateurs and diners alike. During this sevenday event, participating restaurants will present an exclusive three-course Restaurant Week menu either for lunch (starting from RMB48), dinner (starting from RMB98), or both. Diners have the chance to try gourmet food restaurants at an affordable price. Prime Steakhouse & four Seasons (China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel), Paulaner Brauhaus, Noble Caf and La Seine restaurant are some of the many restaurants in Guangzhou which are participating in this event. A reservation is required and can be made online via the special DiningCity website www.restaurantweek.cn from 4pm on February 21. Various venues in town.
Mar 1-24
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Drama: In Love with My Ex-wife The Guangzhou Drama Troupe presents a hilarious romcom adapted from the novel My Ex-wifes Wedding. The story tells of the tangled relationship between a pair of divorced couples. The ex-husband becomes the matchmaker between his ex-wife and his best friend. As his ex-wife enjoys her new romance, the ex-husband rediscovers his feelings for her. Will they get back together? Go and see for yourself. RMB103-130. No. 13 Theater, Guangzhou Drama Group, 13 Dingxin Er Jie, Shahe Ding, Tianhe District. 8pm (Mar 1/2/8/9/15/16/22/23) & 3pm (Mar 3/10/17/24).
the world-famous Verbier Festival in Switzerland comprised of around 60 accomplished musicians. Touring in China, the orchestra will bring along famed, Russian violinist Kirill Troussov as the lead soloist. Together they will perform a special repertoire featuring the Eight Seasons an exceptional program that alternates the pieces of Vivaldis The Four Seasons and Astor Piazzolas Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. RMB100-580. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Guangzhou (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
concept of time on canvas and her constant experimenting has resulted in a series of unique graphics filled with dense, colorful circles. Kui Yuan Gallery, 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District (8765 9746).
Mar 3
Nightlife
Gig: We Shot The Moon Californian indie pop-rock band We Shot the Moon was founded in 2007 by Jonathan Jones, an indie poprock mainstay, after his former band Waking Ashland broke up. Jones (vocals/piano) took on board Paul Wheatley (guitar/backing vocals), Ben Hilzinger (drums), Andy Bruno (bass) and Michael Grimm (guitar/backing vocals) to form this new band that has tons of experience having performed at over 400 shows worldwide. RMB70 (presale)/100(at door). T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8pm.
Mar 6
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Gig: Kawabata Makoto Kawabata Makoto, mastermind behind Japanese psychedelic band Acid Mothers Temple, will tour in Guangzhou with Hong Kong-based guest performers including Sin:Ned, After Doom, Composers Union of New Tunes and Formalin from Guangzhou. Makoto has played for a number of bands since the start of his music career in the late 1970s. His music is often inspired by the sounds of everyday life. RMB60. 191Space, 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong,
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Encounter Kloe Kwan Solo Exhibition With a Major in literature, Guangzhou-born Kloe Kwan has never been professionally trained to paint. But that has never dampened her passion for becoming an artist. Her lack of academic experience has somehow allowed Kwan to be less conventional and bolder and more liberal in the way she expresses herself. Kwan has often tried to capture the abstract
Mar 2
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Concert: Eight Seasons by the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra Founded in 2005, the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra is one of the two training orchestras of
Mar 3
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Yuexiu District (8737 9375). 8pm.
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Beethoven Symphony Tour David Fray Piano Recital Accompanied by noted Japanese conductor Eiji Que, young, French classical pianist David Fray will play Beethovens Piano Concert no.3 in c Minor Op.37, an early work widely regarded as the piece first showing Beethovens extraordinary talent as a composer. A recipient of numerous awards, Fray has gained attention not just for his excellent interpretations but also his playful, agile manner in performance and rehearsal. With such a unique performing style he has been compared to the famous Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. RMB60-150. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
Concert: music from famous Chinese TV series Louis Cha Leung-yung, aka Jin Yong, is a HK novelist widely famous for his Wuxia (martial arts) fiction, while Chiung Yao is a favorite romance novelist from Taiwan. They both have had many works adapted into popular films and TV series, of which the themed songs are also widely loved among Chinese audiences. The Guangdong National Orchestra will cooperate with skilled folk musicians from the mainland and Taiwan to render some Jin Yong and Chiung Yao inspired soundtracks. RMB80-380. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
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Gig: Reflector Founded in 1997, Beijing punk-rock band Reflector have received musical influence from such bands as Green Day, NOFX and Lagwagon. Reflector was one of the first Chinese bands to tour the United States. The band performed at Cui Jian's 2003 Live Vocals festival and in the 2003 Midi Music Festival. RMB80 (presale)/100(at door). T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8.30pm.
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Womens Day Enjoy our special Womens Day offer at Feast Signature Restaurant on the 8th March. Ladies dining on the day will receive a special gift box of Hydrate Collagen Chocolate. Feast Buffet Dinner: RMB218 + 15% per adult / RMB109 per child (3 to 12 years); free for under three years. FEAST Signature Restaurant, Lobby Level, Sheraton Shunde Hotel, 11 Desheng Zhong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2888 8888 ext. 6380) International WomenS Day Buffet Celebrate International Women's day with elegance and sophistication French style - fancy dress, fresh flowers, chocolates, sweets, signature Parisian patisseries and lots more. RMB428+15% per adult; RMB214+15% per child (6- 12 years old). Including a free flow of soft drinks, coffee and tea. 2 On 988 All Day Dinning Restaurant, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3819 0828)
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One Night in Europe Gala Dinner European Chambers One Night in Europe Gala Dinner takes you on a First Class European culinary experience. You can meet friends and enjoy an evening of delicious European cuisine, wines, classic cocktails, great entertainment and prizes to be won. RMB500 (members) / RMB700 (non-members). 6.30pm-10pm. Registration: jlzhang@ europeanchamber.com.cn or 3801 0467. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888)
Mar 9-10
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Modern dance: Maze Two experienced choreographers will
Mar 9
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Nightlife
Mar 14
Gig: Honig and Jonas David

Stefan Honig is a German singer-songwriter, currently relatively unknown yet very talented. Jonas David is a duo consisting of Davide Iacone and Johannes Dietsch, who create music with a feeling of genuine sincerity. Honig and Jonas David will collaborate in an eclectic live performance to exhibit their fresh and natural folk sound. RMB50 (presale)/60(at door). T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8.30pm.
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present their latest production with a new twist. Restricting the spectators line of sight, the show creates an interactive process between the audiences viewpoint and the choreographers designs. Meanwhile, the many difficulties in life, the obstacles brought about by social, cultural and physiological differences, and the possible solutions for them all will be explored also. The theater setting, physical movements, visual effects and music combined will lead the audience into the labyrinths of life. RMB100. Guangdong Song and Dance Theater, 32-34 Shuiyin Si Henglu, Yuexiu District. Daily 2pm/5pm/8pm. For tickets, call 8704 7371. with the countrys leading orchestras. Xie has distinguished herself by her excellent technique and elegant taste in her musical renditions. The two of them will perform the works of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. RMB60-150. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
Mar 18-21 & Mar 27-30
Mar 23
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Gig: Matzka Taiwan singer-songwriter Matzka is bringing to Guangzhou his unique blend of reggae, rock and Aboriginal music. In 2009, Matzka and his fourpiece band won the top prize at the Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival's annual battle of the bands contest, considered a stepping stone to fame for Taiwan's best indie rock artists. They also landed a spot as the opening act for a Guns N' Roses' concert in Taipei. T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8.30pm.
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China International Furniture Fair 2013 For all you furniture, furnishings and fitments lovers out there, a haven in the form of the 31st China International Furniture Fair will grace Guangzhou later this month. The show will exhibit products from six areas, including modern furniture, classical furniture and home textiles. With a planned display area spread over 680,000 square meters, and over 3,000 exhibitors, the event aims to attract not just international buyers but feng shui fanatics also. March 18-21:CIFF-Home Furniture; March 27-30, CIFF-Office Show. China Import & Export Fair Complex, 380 Yuejiang Zhong Lu, Pazhou Island (8912 8062) www.ciff-gz.com/en/index.aspx
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Drama: The Tortoise and the Hare Jean de La Fontaine, a famous French writer in the 1600s, wrote 239 famous fables. Most characters he created are animals with social types, regarded as providing an excellent education in morality for children. Famous French director William Mesguich and an associated Chinese crew will bring to life 10 of La Fontaine's short stories, including The Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and the Mouse, The Wolf and the Lamb, and more. RMB50-200. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
Mar 15
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Gigs: Nova Heart Nova Heart is hailed as a creative electronic band in China. Over a formative period of just short of a year, the band has toured Australia, America, Canada and visited Europe three times, playing at international music festivals such as SXSW (US), Airwaves (Iceland) and MAMA (France). Their music mixes retro guitar sounds with early dance to create a strong feeling of the psychedelic. RMB60 (presale)/80(at door). T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8.30pm.
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Opera concert: Commemorating the 200th Birthday of Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi This concert celebrates the extraordinary musical legacies of two great European opera composers in history Italian Giuseppe Verdi and German Richard Wagner. The Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with Hungarian mezzo-soprano Ildiko Komlosi and Italian conductor Massimo Zanetti to perform a selection of opera pieces by the two masters. Komlosi has established a successful career on the worlds great stages with an extensive repertoire. Zanetti also enjoys an international reputation in both the fields of symphony and opera. RMB60-150. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
Mar 21
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Gig: Europa Huang Europa Huang is a Taiwan pop singersongwriter who received the Best Novice Award at the 18th Golden Music Awards in Taiwan. Huangs music is noted for its refreshing, cozy tunes and the natural flow of its rhythm. The natural beauty of Taiwans scenery is an infinite source of inspiration for his compositions. RMB80 (presale)/100(at door). 191Space, 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District (8737 9375). 8pm
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thats PRD Murphys Pub Crawl To celebrate Saint Patricks Day, join the that's PRD Murphys Pub Crawl with a ticket to the hottest pubs in town. Share the craic with hundreds of other partygoers in whats sure to be a raucous night of jigs and cheering. A pre-arranged bus will depart from The Tavern in Zhujiang New Town and go to Hooleys and The Paddy Field. 8.45pm 12.30midnight. RMB150 (with three free pint of Murphys Beer and a gentlemen hat). Tickets on sale at these three participating outlets.For more information or to book a ticket, please contact Benjamin on 186 2047 4900.
Mar 16
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Classical concert by Lin Daye and Jane Xie Two outstanding Chinese musicians, conductor Lin Daye and pianist Jane Xie, will perform together in concert. After four years studying music in Berlin, Lin returned to China in 2009 and has since enjoyed great success
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Easter Fun Enjoy Easter Brunch with a lavish international buffet and an egg painting session with kids. Feast Buffet Dinner: RMB218 + 15% per adult; RMB109 + 15% per child; free for under 3 years. Feast buffet dinner: RMB218 per adult + 15%; RMB109 + 15% per child; free for under three years. FEAST Signature Restaurant, Lobby Level, Sheraton Shunde Hotel, 11 Desheng Zhong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2888 8888 ext. 6380)
Mar 29
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Gig: Queen Sea Big Shark Queen Sea Big Shark was formed in 2005, and almost from the get-go it became one of the most watched bands on the Beijing music scene with an avid following young fans. They have a hard, funky but also hard-rocking sound that somewhat recreates the New York scene in the early 1980s. Like bands of that time, the Sharks combine tight rhythms with very loud, raunchy guitars. T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8.30pm.
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Song Siheng Piano Recital Shanghai-born Song Siheng began playing the piano as a child. In only his early twenties, Song won the First Prize of Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition in 2004, in addition to the best concerto prize and the best final recital prize, becoming the first Chinese pianist to have won this coveted award. He has performed all around the world to critical acclaim. In this recital he will play the music of Chopin and Liszt. RMB100-380. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
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Concert by Chou Huei Disregarded at first for her plain face, Chou Huei has come a long way in building herself up from an unknown singer to a pop star in Taiwan. Shes acclaimed for her charming voice and singing technique. Her cover versions of many Mandopop hits, especially Faye Wongs Yue Ding, are popular among Chinese music fans. This will be Chous first mainland tour and shes ready for Guangzhou audiences. RMB180-880. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
Mar 22-23
Win!
Modern dance: Nine Songs

Established in 1973 as the first of its kind in the Chinese-speaking world, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan has become Asias leading contemporary dance theatre and they are guided by founder/Artistic Director Lin Hwai-min. An iconic Cloud Gate production, Nine Songs is a modern take on the 2,400-year-old verse of Chinese poet Qu Yuan. Featuring award-winning sets and sacred Asian music, this theatrical spectacle illustrates odes to nature and the Gods, ancient Shamanist rituals and contemporary complications. (Read more on p22.) To win a ticket, participate in the Picture Competition on page 8. RMB180-1,080. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3839 2888, www.gzdjy.org). Daily 8pm.
Nightlife
Gig: Xu Fei Xu Fei made her name for herself by winning sixth place in the 2006 Super Girl contest Chinas answer to American Idol. With a unique voice, Xu is a singer-songwriter of pop-rock style, and her live performance is said to be one of a kind. RMB100 (presale)/120(at door). T:union, inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiantang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 8.30pm.
Mar 29-30
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Musical: Awakening This musical, a modern adaption of the Chinese literature classic Dream of The
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Mar 16
Gig: Living with Lions

Canadian pop punk band Living with Lions has been making waves since its founding in Vancouver back in 2007. Their second full-length album Holy Shit, released in 2011, touches on all the hallmarks of good punk rock angst, frustration, regret, longing and triumph. Their exciting fresh sound and dynamic melody make them stand out in the punk rock community. RMB60 (presale)/80(at door). 191Space, 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District (8737 9375). 8pm.
Red Chamber, features a high-profile presentation that boasts Edward Lam as director and HK pop singer Denise Ho (aka HOCC) as the star attraction. The story begins from the last chapter of the original novel with Jia Baoyu, the protagonist, revisiting his fate that involves twelve Beauties. An all-girl cast allows the play to examine the human relationships in a more gender neutral way. RMB 80-880. Guangzhou Opera House, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3839 2888). Daily 8pm.
Mar 31
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French Easter Sunday Brunch Celebrate Easter festival with traditional French flair in a gourmet corner that will arouse your taste buds with fresh crustaceans, oysters, razor clams, lobsters, foie gras, chocolate eggs, marshmallows, candies, fun kids games and lots more. 12 noon to 3pm. RMB428+15% per adult; RMB214+15 % per child (6- 12 years old); free for child under five years old. 2 On 988 All Day Dinning Restaurant, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3819 0828)
Mar 29-Apr 14
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Drama: Love of Office Ladies Performed by the Guangzhou Drama Troupe, this play features the love and life of three, urban, white-collar women. With different ideas about love, they each experience joy and sorrow in the city of Guangzhou. RMB103-130. No. 13 Theater, Guangzhou Drama Group, 13 Dingxin Er Jie, Shahe Ding, Tianhe District. 8pm (Mar 29/30 & Apr 4/5/6/12/13) & 3pm (Mar 31& Apr 14). For tickets, call 400 610 3721.
Apr 6
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Concert: Wen Wei in Mendelssohn Wen Wei, a 31-year-old violinist from Chengdu, started her musical training at age three and went to the Australian Institute of Music at 16. In 2002, Wen began her Master's Degree at New Yorks prestigious Juilliard School. A recipient of numerous awards, Wen came third out of the 175 competitors in the highly regarded Sibelius International Violin Competition in 2005. In this concert, Wen will play Mendelssohns famous Violin Concerto in E minor. RMB60-150. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm.
Mar 30
Nightlife
Gig: Liu Yusi Shenzhen-born Liu Yusi is only 27 years old, yet he sings and plays music like an old blues musician from the 1960s, particularly with his adept Dylan style of playing harmonica and guitar simultaneously. Liu went studying in Australia in 2004, when he began playing at pubs in Sydney. Liu has been touring around China on his bicycle since last autumn and he is stopping by Guangzhou to share his music and stories. RMB30. 191Space, 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District (8737 9375). 8pm.
Apr 11
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Concert by Keren Ann Born in Israel and now largely based in Paris and New York, Keren Ann is a multitalented singer-songwriter, composer and music producer with six albums under her belt. Her music has been often featured in films and TV series. Many of her songs have been performed by internationally acclaimed artists such as
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beer. Hooleys Irish Pub and Restaurant, 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3886 2675) Chef John presents the new seasonal healthy menu, exploring local grains and a variety of organic greens with a flair for contemporary Chinese cuisine. Le Chinois Cantonese Restaurant, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3819 0868) Herbal Drink Start the New Year strong and healthy with a herbal drink from Four Seasons. Enjoy many different herbal drinks such as Almond Pear Water, Luo Han Kai with honey, Chinese date water, Honey Chrysanthemum water and much more. Four Seasons, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3123) Lingzhi Selections Three dishes celebrating the supernatural Lingzhi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), an ingredient regarded as having substantive health benefits according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6888) Tour de Cognac Spend an evening with an exclusive tasting board and savor the very best flavor, aroma and inspiration that Cognac has to offer. Churchill Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6888) Afternoon Tea Interpretations Excite your palate with a fresh fusion of traditional Afternoon Tea creations in the theme of seasonal ingredients: passion fruit in March. RMB208+15% per set. Pearl Lounge, The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6888) New Decoration, New Experience Renovated Feast Signature Restaurant is back. Experience the high quality international buffet, with spacious dining space and friendly service, this is the ideal space for any private gathering or
Every Thursday
NIGHTLIFE
Ladies Night on Thursdays What started as a night of complimentary bubbly for girls and a cheeky way of attracting free-spending guys has turned into a tradition of Joyces Kitchen. Settle down with your friends around a table under the trees or groove inside the bar to the four-piece band Oversee wholl play you smooth Blues & Jazz until late into the night. Joyces Kitchen, Shop 112-113, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3888 2713)
Fri, Sat & Sun

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Miyabi Japanese buffet Now on Friday evening and at weekends, you can enjoy more than 160 types of unlimited and fresh dishes, an array of Sake, beer and soft drinks at special price. Our chefs will serve you surprising and authentic Japanese cuisine. Lunch (Sat and Sun): 11.30am to 2pm; Dinner (Fri, Sat and Sun): 5.30pm to 10pm. Lunch: RMB268 + 15% per adult, RMB178 + 15% per child (3 to 12 years); free for under three years). Dinner: RMB298 + 15% per adult, RMB208 +15% per child (three to 12 years); free for under three years). One day advanced reservation saves RMB100 per person. Miyabi Japanese Restaurant, Sheraton Shunde Hotel, 11 Desheng Zhong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2888 8888 ext. 6570)
ALL MONTH
Sea Salt Cake

The innovative Executive Chef Wang of Chimelong Hotel has recently added one addition to the hotels cake options the sweet and salty Sea Salt Cake. This healthy low-sugar dessert is available in the their buffet and cake shop. Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838) Henri Salvador, Jane Birkin, Francoise Hardy and Rosa Passos. Rolling Stone magazine has commented on her latest album, 101, as upbeat and full of delicate melody and rich sonic detail. RMB100-380. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2222 ext. 886). 8pm. For tickets, call 400 185 8666.
Apr 12-13
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Drama: Tuesdays with Morrie The non-fiction novel written by American Mitch Albom has been adapted into a Chinese stage drama, which will be brought to life in Guangzhou by Godot Theatre Company the most upscale and innovative theatre group in Taiwan. Its based on a true story between Albom and his former college professor Morrie Schwartz. Out of touch for 16 years, Albom discovers Schwartz is seriously ill and dying. On every Tuesday, they have conversations about topics varying from love to death. RMB80-680. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3839 2888).8pm
Chess Night on Mondays A chance to sharpen your mind in the company of friends while supping on an ice-cool jar of Schofferhofer. Professional chess boards and clocks are provided, with advice on moves available from Jon Bijlani, their resident chess expert. If chess is not your game, just chill to the ambient sounds and soak in the cerebral vibe, or why not bring along your own set of backgammon? 7pm to 10.30pm. Joyces Kitchen, Shop 112-113, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3888 2713)
All month
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Spring Affair Grains and Organics
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Every Tuesday
NIGHTLIFE
Open Mic on Tuesdays The diversity of talent on offer in just one evening is astounding. Whether its jazz funk, soul, scat, skiffle or rocknroll, whatever kind of music youre into, our resident musicians Ron and Billy want to hear it. They can play backing for you if you need it, while the friendly, boozy crowd lend a hand and shout encouragement. Performances run from eight till late, just turn up, find Ron and put your name on his A list. 8pm till late. Joyces Kitchen, Shop 112-113, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3888 2713)
Every Monday
NIGHTLIFE
Happy Mondays Happy hour all day -the original and longest running Happiest Monday Deal in town. Also enjoy the authentic Buffalo-style chicken wings, with their famous spicy wing sauce and blue cheese dip. Chow down for only RMB4 per wing. Hooleys Irish Pub and Restaurant, 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3886 2675)
Apr 5
Every Wednesday
NIGHTLIFE
Open Mic Wednesday Calling all aspiring musicians and karaoke legends. Its Open Mic Night at Hooleys Irish Pub. Best weekly performance can be offered a paid gig at Hooleys the following week. Musicians arrive before 8pm to signup and receive a free pint of Tiger
Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra with Stphane Denve

Founded in 1945, the Stuttgart RSO fosters the great classic and romantic repertoire of the symphonic tradition. Its also a promoter of contemporary music and neglected works. The concert for the 80th birthday of former Pope Benedict XVI has been a particular high-point in its history. French native Stphane Denve is the orchestras newly-appointed Chief Conductor. Denve will conduct Stuttgart RSO in Guangzhou in a program including Richard Strausss Don Juan, Francis Poulencs Les biches Suite, and Berliozs Symphonie Fantastique.
RMB80-1,280. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3839 2888).8pm.
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mar 31
Laid-back Easter Brunch

Take it easy at FOODS this Easter Sunday while you refresh yourself with fruity coolers and an exciting buffet featuring gourmet egg creations, slowroasted milk-fed lamb, cinnamon buns and more; all the while kids will be enlivened by a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and animals to pet. Easter goodies and chocolates are also available for purchase. RMB528+15% per person. FOODS, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6888)
occasion. More benefits you can enjoy include free dining for kids under 1.2 meters tall (one child per adult), a buffet price which includes a free flow of local beer and when you buy five you will receive a free dinner buffet voucher. FEAST Signature Restaurant, Lobby Level, Sheraton Shunde Hotel, 11 Desheng Zhong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2888 8888 ext. 6380) Martini Week A wide range of signature Martini's created by the bar mixologist, all vodka based and with flavors such as Chinese tea, fresh juices and French liqueurs to chose from. Mar-Tea-Ni, Lounge Bar, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3819 0868) Authentic Portuguese Delicacies Portuguese cuisine including seafood flavored with olive oil, sea salt and vanilla are available. Portuguese Chicken, Bacalhau fried rice and dessert are served on a buffet counter. Feast buffet dinner: RMB218 per adult + 15%; RMB109 + 15% per child; free for under three years. FEAST Signature Restaurant, Lobby Level, Sheraton Shunde Hotel, 11 Desheng Zhong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2888 8888 ext. 6380)
Works of Art from the Guangdong Museum of Art To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Guangdong Museum of Art, this exhibition presents the public with selected pieces from the museums huge collection; encompassing classical art, folk art and contemporary art from different eras. Chronicled in order, the artworks on show offer visitors some insight into the development of Chinese art in recent decades and a reflection of Chinas social changes. Until Mar 13. Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (8735 1468, www. gdmoa.org). Exhibition: Finnish Architecture 2010/2011 The Finnish Architecture exhibition, held every two years in Helsinki, is jointly organized by the Alvar Aalto Academy, the Finnish Association of Architects SAFA and the Museum of Finnish Architecture (MFA). Each time, 15 pieces of architectural design and urban planning are chosen by a professional jury. The creations represent the highest level and most pioneering concepts of Finlands architectural design. This exhibition presents the 15 chosen works at the 2010/2011 show and their creators through photos, models, sketches, brochures and videos. Until Mar 17. Iron Curtain Gallery, F10, Redtory, 128 Yuancun Si Heng Lu, Tianhe District (Exit B, Yuan Cun metro station, line 5). Exhibition: Zizhiqu Autonomous Regions The term zizhiqu (autonomous region) in the context of this exhibition refers to utopian and more conceptual, temporary projects of social life, not geopolitics. Here, autonomy signifies the particular role of language, the system of artistic imagination and the experiments taking place in todays transforming society. Some 16 artists and art groups from around the world have been invited to present the idea of autonomy in the various, artistic forms it takes. Until Mar 17. Times Museum, Times Rose Garden, Huangbian Bei Lu, Baiyun Dadao Bei (Exit D, Huangbian Station, Metro line 2) (2627 2363, www.timesmuseum.org). 61
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Photo exhibition: Searching for the Echo of Tshang-yang Gya-tsho Tshang-yang Gya-tsho, the 6th generation Dalai Lama, was also a talented love poet. His poems have been widespread over the centuries and his legend has been romanticized by the latter generation. But, what is the true story of this controversial, Buddhist monk? Hong Kong writer/ photographer Liu Waiting, together with mainland experimental musician Song Yuzhe, embarked on a journey through Tibet in an effort to find the answer. Until Mar 6. Fangsuo Commune, MU35, Taikoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2327) The Ode to Elegance Exhibition of
HOTEL EVENTS
Feature Feature
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has brought legendary service and state-ofthe-art facilities to Southern China with the 2013 opening of the Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. Located above TaiKoo Hui the swanky shopping mall the hotel has 233 spacious guestrooms, 30 suites and 24 serviced apartments all in the Groups distinctive elegance and style. Renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, has fused traditional elements of the orient with the modern identity of todays China. Each of the guestrooms and suites are luxuriously adorned with rich fabrics, sleek wood finishes and warm muted tones. The hotel brings an inspired mix of traditional Chinese and Western dining with some modern flourishes to their five restaurants and cocktail venues - Jiang by Chef Fei, a Cantonese restaurant with creative twist; Ebony, a fine dining grill restaurant; The Loft, an exclusive cocktail destination; the renowned Mandarin Cake Shop and The Taikoo Lounge. They also offer toptier meetings and function facilities equipped with the latest technology and a 750 square meter ballroom, making them the citys premier celebration and events destination. // 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888) , 389 Sales and Marketing on January 14. Barbara brings with her more than a decade of sales and marketing experiences in China, North America and other major cities and resorts in South East Asia. In her role as Director of Sales and Marketing, she will lead and oversee innovative sales and marketing programmes for the hotel, including consolidating effective sales and marketing strategic plans, communications and distribution initiatives.
W Guangzhou
As the first W Hotel in Chinese mainland, W Guangzhou will soon bring to China its own interpretation of style, modern luxury and design on March 18. Ideally situated in Zhujiang New Town, the buildings exterior has an asymmetrical shape with a sleek sheath of black glass punctuated by architectural cut-outs and bright glass highlights. Layer upon layer of color, light and texture weave a vibrant, modern palate that is exciting, stylish and provocative. The interior utilizes multiple colors, innovative installations, bold lighting and dynamic textures with 317 contemporary guestrooms and suites. The hotels signature restaurants include Yan Yu; offering gourmet modern Chinese food, the Inagiku Japanese restaurant, with over a century of history in crafting exquisite Japanese cuisine and The Kitchen Table; an interactive communal experience for all day dining. And the WOOBAR Lounge; Ws signature lounge features intimate spaces, DJ music and an eclectic menu of cocktails and nibbles. // 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (2213 1000) W , 26 or a one-way airport transfer for suite guests and two hour shopping concierge service in the prestigious Taikoo Hui mall for suite guests. The Discover Mandarin Oriental package includes: one nights accommodation in a luxurious guestroom or suite, complimentary in-room wired and wireless internet access, a credit of RMB888 for room guests and RMB 1,888 for suite guests that can be redeemed at the hotels spa or restaurants, a one way transfer to the East Railway Station or a one way airport transfer for suite guests and a two hour shopping concierge service in the well-known TaiKoo Hui mall for suite guests. Until April 13. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888). mogzh-reservations@mohg.com
RMB380 + 15% per 45 minutes. Touch Spa, 5F, Sheraton Shunde Hotel, 11 Desheng Zhong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2888 8888 ext. 6580)
Hotel New
Mandarin Oriental, Macau Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Celebratory Activities On February 10, Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomed the Year of the Snake with roars of firecrackers and a series of celebratory activities. After the rituals of thanks given by the hotel management, Martin Schnider, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau, initiated the traditional dragon and lion dance processions. Mimicking the movements of the legendary dragon and the lion, the dance was done in the hope of bringing good luck, fortune, power, wisdom and auspiciousness to all the guests, staff members and to the hotel itself. Followed by a martial arts performance, the ceremony came to an end when the firecrackers were lit. Barbara Leung-Maradik Named Director, Sales and Marketing of Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan is pleased to appoint Ms Barbara Leung-Maradik as Director of
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou

Spectacular Springtime Skin Unleash your springtime beauty at The Ritz-Carlton Spa! Enjoy savings of 30% on a gentle, half-hour body scrub followed by a 90-minute heated herbal compress massage to smooth and moisturize your skin, reviving it to its full splendour after a winter spent hibernating. Until Mar 30. RMB 1,238+15%. The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6888) Year-round Wellness Stop by the Fitness Center on level four to design a year-round wellness package that will elevate you to the best shape of your life. Sign up now for a one-year membership and enjoy an additional three months of membership as a springtime gift. Until Mar 30. The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6888)
Hotel Promotions
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
Two packages for celebrating the grand opening This newly opened hotel is offering guests two packages both priced from RMB 2,100 + 15%. The Second Night On Us package includes: twonights luxurious accommodation in a spacious guestroom or suite (the second night is complimentary), complimentary in-room wired and wireless internet access, one way transfer to the East Railway Station
Sheraton Shunde Hotel

Herbal Back Treatment The package includes a comprehensive back treatment and a herbal back exfoliation to cleanse and refine the skin, then a deep tissue back massage focusing on areas of tension and strain and ending with a warmed Chinese herbal compress to give added relief to painful, sore muscles.
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RESTAURANT
ASIAN INDIAN (south ASIAN)
Known for its spices, Indian food is one of the most vibrant and exciting cuisines in the world. Vegetarian dishes are immensely popular and breads are essential.
INDONESIAN
Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No.16-19 , Bldg. A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (8760 5258) ; 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu (8376 5075) 1) 475A16-19; 2) ()
JAPANESE
Freshness is the main priority in Japanese cuisine. Seafood is widely used and seasonal ingredients are often light and refreshing. Amanokawa 403B, 4/F , Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (8755 4411) 2334403B California Roll Restaurant 101, 55 Jianshe Liu Malu (8370 3288) , 55101 Deluxe Rooftop Garden Cuisine & Lounge 5/F , OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu (8883 0188/ 8883 0198) , 230-2325 Fuku Fuku Japanese Ramen G/F , 19, Taojin Bei Lu (8359 3122) 19
VIETNAMESE
Possibly one of the most vibrant cuisines in the world, Vietnamese food has a complexity of flavors and aromas. Various herbs, nuts and lime are used. 372 Gourmet and Gathering 523 Bingjiang Dong Lu (3432 1922) 372 , 523 Basil French Vietnamese Restaurat No.20 Haiming Lu, Up Zone Residence Bldg., Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3831 2567) 20A005 Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine 1) 1/F , 11 Jianshe Liu Malu (8375 3600); 2) 511 Huifu Dong Lu (8318 9715) 1) 112) 511 Lemon Leef 32 Dezheng Nan Lu (8381 5981) 32 Nha Trang Vietnamese Cuisine 201-204, 2/F , 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3890 0282); 2) 2/F , Guangzhou Yijian Building, 3-7 Jianshe Liu Malu (8373 6663). , 1)75 201-204; 2)3-7 . Rendez-vous No.272, Binjiang Zhong Lu (8922 8169) 272 Tiger Prawn Vietnamese Restuarant 1) 548-552 Huifu Dong Lu (8319 1277); 2) 8/F Guangming Plaza, 63 Xihu Lu (8338 1931) 1) 548-552 2) 638
, Asia InternaThe Tandoor-Guangzhou 2/F tional Hotel, 326, Huanshi Dong Lu (6260 8999) 326 Ashoka 47 Taojin Bei Lu (8349 0036 / 8349 0062) 47 Bombay Talkies Indian and Thai Restaurant/ Bar No. 14, right side of the West Gate of Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Pnayu (8456 7480) 214 Bawachi 150, Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 3265) 150 4 Delhi Durbar A 227-240, 2/F , Gitic Commercial Center Hotel, 1Huangtian Zhi Jie, Lujing Lu (135 3556 3938/2212 8028) , 1-2 2241-243 Dream of India 83 Lujing Lu (8359 7121) 83 Haveli Restaurant & Bar 1/F , 2 Aiguo Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huanshi Dong Lu (8359 4533/15889954471) 2
, Garden Furusato Japanese Restaurant 2/F Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext 3925 / 3926) 368 Fusion Japan 102b-105, Pearl River City Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3838 5477) 25102b-10 Gyu-zou Yakinku Restaurant 2/F , Guang Yi Gldg, 34-38 Huale Lu (8360 2824) 34-382 Japan Fusion 2/F , Metro Plaza, 358-378 Tianhe Bei Lu (3880 8118) 358-378 Kaiseki Japanese Restaurant 4/F , Lobby No.2 , Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838 ext. 61488) 4 Kamikawa F4, Goldtak Center, 8-10 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town (38738559/38738556) , 8-104 Kasikiya Japanese Restaurant 3/F , Holiday Inn, Overseas Chinese Village, 28 Guangming Lu, Huanshi Dong Lu (6122 3316) 28 3 Koyama 1) 4/F , Electronic Bldg., 403 Huanshi Dong Lu (8732 2022); 2) 3F , Ping An Building, 150-160 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3886 8038); 3) Shop 101, 1F , Time Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3882 1846) 1403 42150-160 3328 1101 Long Ye Cheng 1) Shop 213, Office Tower, China Hotel (8666 6888 ext 2256, 2257); 2) 33 Miaoqian Zhi Jie (8767 5603) 1) 2132) 33
KOREAN
BBQ is popular in Korean cooking and Kimchi (pickled cabbage) tops every menu. Also known for its use of good beef and moderate spices. Country House 2/F , Clarion Star Hotel, 89 Linhe Xi Lu (8755 1210) 892 Economic Island 3/F Yian Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu (8363 3745) 333 Han Won 1) 101, G/F , Guangzhou Sun Plaza, 445 Tianrun Lu (3848 6115); 2) B15, Sinopec Tower, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu (3759 6956); 3) G/F , 79 Jiangnan Xi Lu (8424 1983); 4) F2-F5, 152 Yuanjing Lu (8627 9305). , 1) 445 101; 2) 191 B15; 3) 79; 4) 152 F2-F5 Jin Wang Zhuang Korean Restaurant 1/F , Yue Xin Hotel, 329 Huanshi Dong Lu (8358 7688) 329 Kumgaanjwoon 256-259, 2/F , Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (8752 0699) 2332256-259 Xiao Wei Xuan Restaurant Booth 748, 7/F , China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu (8373 9000) 33 7748
OTHER ASIAN
ADD Pan Asian Restaurant 1/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) ADD, 28 Hao Chi Restaurant 4/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888 ext (8363 8888 ext 88321) 339 One degree @ Equator 19 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District. (8754 0386) , 19 Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Shop 49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (8760 8599 ) 475 149-51
Vaastu, a date with India 13-15, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (3825 8181) -, 47513-15 () Indian Gate 172 Yi Cui Yuan, Jin Xiu Sheng Tai Yuan, Zhong Cun, Panyu (3477 2300) 172 Jewel of India 123,Huangpu Dadao Xi ( 3846 6955 / 3846 5779) 123 Kohinoor Restaurant & Bar 2/F , 23, Lujing Lu, Yuexiu District (6122 1808) 232 Punjabi Indian Cusine 2/F , Cathy Hotel, 376, Huanshi Dong Lu (8382 4542 / 8382
, The Westin Mai Japanese Restaurant 42/F Pazhou, Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1246) 681 C42 Makoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant 3/F , Victoria Plaza, 101 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3879 5229 3879 5339) 1013 Nagoya 4/F , Tian Lun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 3650) 4 Nadaman Japanese Restaurant 3/F , Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan
THAI
Thai cuisine has various levels of spiciness and uses many herbs. Lime is often used for its refreshing quality and coconut milk is often added for a creamy finish. Banana Leaf 1)1/F , Broadcasting and Television Hotel, 8 Luhu Lu (8359 7499); 2) 5/F , World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu (8776 3738); 3) 2/F , Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu (3891 0728) 1) 82) 371-37553)28 2 Bangkok City Thai Restaurant C01, 4/F ,
Sabah Malaysia Cuisine 313-317 Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu (8363 3887) 33 313-317
CAFES
107 Caf Shop 107, 1 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880 0717) 107 1107
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2 on 988 All Day Dining 2/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3304) 988 2 Alfresco 1/F , Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3610) 215 Aurora Italian Caf Tian Lun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu (next to Oggi)(8356 0733) Art Caf Times Museum, Times Rose Garden III, Huangbian Bei Lu, Baiyun Dadao, Baiyun District (2627 2363) +, www.timesmuseum.org Bocca Caf No. 110 Shop, T25 Building, Central Park-view, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3831 9027) T25110 Cafs Bank 115 Tiyu Xi Heng Jie, Tianhe District (8569 4862) 115 C 1818 Room 1818, Building C, Bolin International Apartment, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (3801 7471) C1818 16 C1818 Caf Bucatini 1 Shuqian Lu, Dongshan Kou (8760 3637) , 1 Cafe Xperience 1) Shop 1-2, G/F Paco Business Hotel, 189 Longkou Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8754 9199/8758 2739); 2) No. 4, G/F Exhibition Center Building, 108 Tiyu Dong Lu , 1)189 1-2; 2)108 4 Cafe vivo G/F , B Section, Dehe Building, Yian Jie, Jiangwan Lu, Haizhu District (3435 1459)B () Cento G/F of Building No.1, Jianshe Liu Malu (8388 0471) , 1 101 Ciabatta Restaurant Shop 109, Poly Champagne Garden, 48-50 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3803 8050) 48-50109 Costa Coffee 1) Unit 23, L1 OneLink Walk , No.230 - 232, Tianhe Lu (38992010); 2) Unit 79,81, Canton Place, No.48 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town (38310949); 3) 3) 41 Jianshe Liu Malu (188 1915 4578). 4) Shop 1G052, G/F , Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3833 1433); 5) Shop 101, 27 Huali Lu, Tianhe District; 6) G/F , Yuwa Apartment& Hotel, 38 Yueken Lu, Tianhe District; 7) Shop L1114N, Gate 5 Shopping Mall, 353 Yunxiao Lu, Baiyun District (3607 6186); 8) Shop 12-14, C1 Section, Favorview Palace, Tianhe District (3879 5146)1) 230-2321; 2) 4879-81; 3) 3) 41; 4) 228 11G052; 5) 27101; 6) 381; 7) 35351L1114N; 8) C112-14() Woju Caf Shop 8, G/F , 122 Shiyouxin Malu, Yuexiu District (180 2860 4535) , 12218 Damans Caf Shop AB08, 8 Luyuan Lu, Yuexiu District (8348 2783) 8 Dilettante Mocha Caf 1) 34, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3838 3325); 2) 2/F , SINOPEC Bldg., 191 Tiyu Xi Lu (3892 2766) 1) 342) 191 2201 DownTown Shop 102-103, Peace World Apartment, 29 Jianshe Wu Malu , 29102-103 Drop In Shop103, Sun Plaza, 445 Tianrun Lu, Tianhe District (3881 5752) 445103 Elaines Garden 107, Edinburgh Apartment, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3826 3481) , 107 H2O 4/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) H2O 34 Happy Monk at the back of Yian Plaza, Jianshe Wu Malu (8376 5597) Hub Lobby 1/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District,
Science City, Guangzhou (8880 0999) 28 , Building 18, Area 3, I'm Cafe 18 F YangCheng Creative Industry Zone (3803 1404) 1818/F Ings Cafe 12 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3802 9041) 12 Kafelaku Coffee 1) Shop 1516, 1/F , China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8373 8221); 2) Haiyue Lu, Tianhe District (3827 9021); 3) 1/F , Guangwu Hotel, 101 of 603 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8754 4117) 4) Shop T104, Gate 5 Shopping Mall, 353 Yunxiao Lu, Baiyun District (3607 6230); 5) Fortune Plaza, 116 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 1325); 6) Shop B2, Popark, 63 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (3891 1500); 7) G/F , Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3371) , 1) 3311516; 2) (; 3) 603101 1 4) 3535 1T104; 5) 116; 6) 63B2; 7) 33 1 Kona Prince Shop EK-016, Fashion Tianhe Commercial Square, Tianhe District (8567 8851) EK-016 Kui Yuan Cafe 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District (8765 9746) 9 Lavazza 1) G.T . Land Plaza, 8 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District ; 2) Shop 14, G/F , OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2863) , 1) 8; 2) 230-232114 , New Pearl River Lavazza Coffee Corner G/F Hotel, 795 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3408 8775) 795 1 Le Vila 1) No. 106 Edingurburgh International Apartment, No.2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3829 7059) 2) No.1 Back Jie, Citic Plaza, 223 Tianhe Bei Lu (3877 0411) 1) 2 1062) 2331 Mamamiya Caf 5F ,Guangzhou Book Centre,123 Tianhe Lu.(18925137322) , 1235 Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3301) 988 Mezomd Cafe Shop 112-116, the Canton Place, Zhujiang New Town (3831 6227) , 112116 Moment Cafe and Lounge No.28 Yuhan Lu, Binjiang Dong Lu (8957 0311) 28 OldTown White Coffee Kopitiam Shop C01, UU PARK, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (3832 5119) , 89 UUPARKC01 ( ) Pacific Coffee 1) Shop A, South Gate, 1F Teemall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8558 8263). 2) Shop MU06, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2026/ 3868 2030); 3) Shop A15 (Lobby), G/F , 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District. 4) Shop 103, G/F , Westmin Plaza, 48 Zhongshan Qi Lu, Liwan District (8132 9797); 5) Shop 103, East Hope Building, 515 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8132 9797) 1) 208A;2) 383MU06; 3) 191A15( ); 4) 481 103(D); 5) 515103 People's Caf (open 24 hours) 1) 1/F , 35 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6677); 2) Shop 106-107, 8 Xingsheng Lu (3805 1528); 3) B09, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3449 4172) 1) 35; 2) 8106-107; 3) B09 Second Avenue 325, Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8365 3666) , 325 Sky Caf 45/F Asian Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu (6128 8888-4583) 32645 Starbucks 1) Shop 101-102B and 203A, Peace World Plaza, World Trade Mall, 362363 Huanshi Dong Lu (8375 2196); 2) Shop 103C, North Gate, G/F , Teemall, 208 Tianhe Lu (8559 0022) ; 3) Shop S125, S155, G/F China Hotel, 1 Liuhua Lu (8666 0303); 4) Shop 106, G/F Guangzhou Friendship Store, 369 Huanshi Dong Lu (8350
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8891) ; 5) Shop 105, G/F , Center Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu (3837 0723); 6) Shop 1A001, G/F , Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu (3833 1006); 7) Shop A, G/F , 476 Tianhe Bei Lu (8751 8406); 8) Shop A23, B1/F , China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu (8373 9448); 9) Shop E1107A, Comic City, 1 Jixiang Lu, Yuexiu District (6268 1018); 10) Shop 1-7, G/F , Grandbuy Sunny Mall, No.498, Baogang Dadao, Haizhu District (3422 9613); 11) G/F , No.50-52, Shamian Dajie, Liwan District (8121 4080); 12) Shop A2, G/F Baifu Plaza, 112 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3880 5568); 13) 1F& G/F , Buy Now Technology Mansion, 596 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8526 5921) ; 14) Shop07-08, East Section, Poly Xiangbin Garden, 46-52 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3837 3501) ; 15) G/F , Guangzhou East Railway Station, 1 Dongzhan Lu, Tianhe District (6131 1363); 16) Shop 108, 109, 134 & 136, G/F , Youths Zone, 186 Zhongshan Dadao Xi (8564 3523); 1) 362-363 101-102B,203A2) 208 103C3) 1 S125S1554) 369 1065) 161 1056)228 1A0017)476A 8)33A23 9)1E1107A 10)4981-7 11) 50-5212) 112A213) 596 14) 46-52 070815)1 16)186 108109134136 T Lounge & Bar 1/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3610) 215 Seasonal Tastes 2/F , the Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2826 6967) 6 2 The Coffee Club Caf 1) B101, Southern District, Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District(8302 2508); 2) Shop 113114, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District; 3) Shop 1013, Diwang Plaza, Jiaochang Xi Lu, District 118 B101; 2) 8113114 ; 326 1013 www.coffeeclub.com Vincent 1) Shop 105, Peace World Apartment, 29 Jianshe Si Malu(8376 6162); 2) G11, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3839 9949) , 1)29 105; 2) 11 G11 Xiao Yuan Coffee 1) 6 Tiyu Xi Heng Jie (8558 3635); 2) 180 Tiyu Xi Hengjie (8551 8386) 1) 62) 180 Zebra Star Caf 101 / 130 Taojin Bei Lu, Taojin, Yuexiu District (8359 6670) 101/103 332) 1683) 4381-4 Food Street 1st Floor, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel , 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3156) , 122 Four Seasons 1st Floor. China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3123) , 122 Guangzhou Restaurant 1) 2 Wenchang Nan Lu (8138 0388); 2) 20 Binjiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8442 3123); 3) Bai Fu Square, 112 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3880 9138); 4) No.1 Po Dong Plaza, Guigang Da Malu (3762 3088) 1) 22) 203) 1124) 1 , Crowne Hao Chi Gourmet Restaurant 2/F Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) , 28 2 Hongmian Chinese Restaurant The Westin Guangzhou, 6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) , 64 , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Lai Heen 3/F Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) , 33 Lai Wan Market 2/F , Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext 3922) 368 Le Chinois 6/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3342) 9886 , Yi An Plaza, Lee Garden Restaurant 1) 4/F 33 Jianshe Liu Malu (8363 3268); 2) 4/F International Finance Place (IFP), Zhujiang New Town (8550 0028) 1) 3342) 4 Lian Xiang Lou 67 Shipu Lu (8181 1638) 67 Yi Hui Restaurant 101-201,Fuliyingli Building, 3 Huaqiang Lu,Tianhe District (38039222) , 3 Lotus Restaurant 4/F Jiangwan Hotel, 298 Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8328 8888-3338) 2984 Mei Hua Chinese Restaurant 2/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) , 28 2 Nan Yuan Restaurant 142 Qianjin Lu, Haizhu District (8444 8380) 142 Pan Xi Restaurant 151 Longjin Xi Lu (8172 1328 /8172 2788) 151 Peach Blossom Chinese Restaurant 3/F , Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext 3316) 368 3 , Jin Lai Ge, Regal, 22 Regal Restaurant G/F 30 Jinshui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3829 3288) 22-30 1 Shifu Court 4/F , Holiday Inn Guangzhou Shifu, No.188, Shifu Lu, Liwan District (8138 0088) , 188 4 Shi Yang Fang Restaurant 1) 2F , Guangzhou University Food Court, Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District (3934 2389); 2) Shop 358 361, 3F , Zhongtian Shopping Mall, CITIC Plaza, Tianhe District (8752 1026); 3) No. 46, Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3862 1093); 4) No.8, Lizhiwan Lu, Liwan District (8136 1949); 5) No. 19, Zhanqian Lu, Huadu District (8681 4888); 6) No.3, Liya Zhi Jie, Huadu District (8680 8998); 7) No.13, Chayuan Lu, Huadu District (3698 9922); 8) 2F , No. 35, Jianshe Lu, Huadu District (8682 0838) , 1) ; 2 3 358-361; 3) 46; 4) 8; 5)19; 6) 3; 7)13; 8) 35 Sui Xuan 5/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3666/3668) 215 Summer Palace Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888 ext 6428) ,
Mar 2 Sat
Jordi Savall Les Voix Humaines, 8pm, Hong Kong City Hall, Central; tickets: HK$200-600, www.hk.artsfestival.org. Jordi Savall is a viol master and a tireless researcher of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music. Savalls performance of Les Voix Humaines (The Human Voices) features French and English music that explores the incredible soundscape of the human voice and is played on his 1697 seven-string viola da gamba.
Mar15-17 Fri-Sun
Affordable Art Fair, 12am-6pm (Mar 15)/ 12am-8pm (Mar 16)/ 11am-6pm (Mar 17), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre; tickets: HK$120, affordableartfair.com More than 80 Hong Kong-based and international galleries will offer a diverse range of contemporary artwork all are available at fair prices. Its a wonderful chance to be inspired by art and collect your favorite piece without burning a hole in your wallet. Buy one get one free for all tickets purchased on or before March 14.
Mar 4 Mon
BNP Paribas Showdown, 7:45pm, AsiaWorld-Arena, Chek Lap Kok; tickets: HK$400-2,250, www.hkticketing.com. This world-class sports event presents a great night of tennis with some of the worlds top players. Meanwhile, two former World No.1 players Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe will encounter, while Chinas Li Na versus Danish Caroline Wozniacki.
Mar 16 Sat
Mar 5 Tue
Adam Lambert Live, 8pm, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre; tickets: HK$590790, www.hkticketing.com. American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert rose to fame with his flamboyant garb, electrifying moves and powerful tenor voice. While his debut album For Your Entertainment featuring a glam rock sound was a hit, Lamberts now turned to more funk and pop grooves. The high-profile pop icon is set to whip the HK stage into a frenzy.
Cosmic Gate World Tour, 9pm-5am, W Hong Kong, Kowloon; tickets: HK$420880, www.hkticketing.com. Hailing from Germany, Nic and Bossis 10-year partnership has proved to be one of the most successful and most enduring in electronic dance music making. With their club-rocking sound, they became the highest-climbers on DJ Mags 2009 Top 100 chart and ranked amongst the 25 biggest DJs in the world in 2010.
Mar 22 Fri
Russell Peters Notorious World Tour, 9pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok; tickets: HK$488-1,088, www.hkticketing.com. Indo-Canadian funny man Russell Peters has had more than 60 million views on YouTube and has performed sold-out tours around the world. He cracks hilarious jokes that are guaranteed to make anyone cry with laughter.
Mar 6-9 Wed-Sat

Accidental Death of an Anarchist, daily 7:45pm, Underground Theatre at Fringe Club, Central; tickets: HK$180-220, www. hkfringe.com.hk, www.hkticketing.com. Naiad Productions gives life to one of the best-known plays by Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo. It is a stinging political satire on government corruption and incompetence, featuring a loony who outwits the cops over the case of an anarchist's accidental death while under police interrogation.
CHINESE BEIJING
Food in north China is heavy in seasoning and flavors. Beijing food is no exception. Peking Duck is the signature dish while stews, dumplings and noodles are popular choices. Lao Bei Jing 2/F , Yue Bei Bldg., Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8384 9078) , 2
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CANTONESE
One of the eight regional cuisines in China, Cantonese food is known for its light seasoning and fresh ingredients. Seafood, poultry and vegetables are widely consumed. For a complete meal, a bowl of soup is essential.
Mar 8-10 Fri-Sun

Einstein on the Beach, daily 6:30 pm/ 2pm (Mar 10), Hong Kong Cultural Center, Tsim Sha Tsui; tickets: HK$280780, www.hk.artsfestival.org. Revolutionizing opera and stage aesthetic, this Philip Glass/Robert Wilson collaboration is considered one of the most important operas of the 20th century. Performed in four acts, its a re-imagining of Einsteins life that allows audiences to make their own connections with the physicist and his work.
Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal, daily 10am-8pm, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Tsim Sha Tsui; ticket: HK$20, www.lcsd.gov.hk. Presenting over 468 items from the collection of The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, this is the largest touring exhibition of the works of the foremost figure of Americas Pop Art movement in the 20th century. It looks at Warhols successful career in both commercial art and fine art, and explores his artistic concepts as well as his sensibilities towards contemporary living and culture.
Always Cantonese 1/F & 2/F Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyun District (3993 6688) , 1-2 Baiyuelou Cantonese Restaurant 4/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888 ext 88311) 339 Ban Dao Ming Xuan 3/F , Mayor Plaza, 189 Tianhe Bei Lu (8755 5928/8755 3968 ) , 1893 Banquet Hall International 2/F White Swan Hotel, 1 Shamian Nan Jie (8188 696830330) , 12 Bing Sheng Restaurant 1) 33 Dongxiao Lu (3428 6910) ; 2) 168 Tianhe Dong Lu (8751 8683) ; 3) 1-4/F Wufeng Hotel, 438 Jiangnan Dadao Nan (8447 2844) 1)
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1 Sunloft 1/F , 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 1840) 11 Tang Yuan Restaurant Entrance from the North gate of Liuhua Park, Renmin Bei Lu (3623 6993 / 3623 6823) , , Hilton Guangzhou The China Club G/F Baiyun, 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6667 8085) Tao Ran Xuan Restaurant 1) 15 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (3780 1888); 2) 50 Shamian Nan Jie (8120 2828/ 8120 2118) , 1) 15; 2) 50 Tao Tao Ju 20 Dishifu Lu, Liwan District (8139 6111) 20 , Four Points by SheraThe China Spice 2/F ton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0705) , 1 2 The Peninsula 28 Datong Lu, Ersha Island (8735 3283, 8735 3883) 28 , Grand Hyatt GuangThe Penthouse 22/F zhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234-3398) 12 22 The Petal Place Shop F13/B, Redtory, 685 Linjiang Dadao, Tianhe District (3703 9106) , 685F13/B Woos Hong Kong Cuisine Shop 103-107, B1F , 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8757 0062) 75B1103-107 Wu Mi Zhou 1) G/F , Qiao Lin Yuan #3, 59 Linle Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (3881 2008); 2) 72 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3839 9000); 3) 2/F , 305, 299 Nanhua Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (3422 3618) 1 5931()2 723 3052 Xi Guan Ren Jia 4F , South Tower, Liwan Plaza, 9 Dexing Lu, Liwan Dist. (8138 0308) , 4 Yue Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) Yue Chinese Restaurant Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort, Sky Villa, Northeast Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695 3705) ,
26 Harbin Restaurant 3/F , Binghua Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 2888-3315) 2
GUIZHOU
Chillies are widely used and food is mainly spicy and rich in Guizhou. Hot pots are also very popular. Huang Guo Shu Restaurant 2/F , East Part A Section, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (8769 6459) 475A 2
HAKKA
Hakka is a region in Guangzhou where food is kept simple and traditional. The tofu is well known for its texture and condensed flavour. Streaky pork is also popular. Hakka Wang 10 Siyou Xin Ma Lu (8716 0218, 3765 2133) 10 Zhengda Fangyuan Yunshan Jingjie 12 Luhu Lu (8358 5200) 12
105 La Colonial 1) 3/F , CITIC Plaza Shopping Centre, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (3877 1388) ; 2) 2/F , Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu (8363 3915) 1) 23332) 33 2
HUNAN
Hunan food is straight on spicy with dried and fresh chillies. Smoked and cured meat is often used in stir fries. Hunan food has complex flavors and a rustic taste. Fu Rong Lou 1 - 2/F , Feng Yuan Bldg., 3 Tiyu Xi Lu (3818 6608) 3 1-2 Xiang Yue Ren Jia Hunan Restaurant 3/F , 13 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8319 0356) 133
munity, Original Element Fashion Design Center, 63 Xizeng Lu, Liwan District (6680 9228 / 6660 8815) , 63 E8-106 Da Ye Feng Fan 1) 6/F , Grand View Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu (3833 0831) 2) 6F ,China Plaza,33 Zhongshan San Lu (8373 8588) 122862 336 Four Sea In One Wu Zhou Zhuang Shi Cheng, Luopu Jie, Panyu District (3470 2688, 3470 0222) , Hamalaya Restaurant & Bar 19, Guangming Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huanshi Dong Lu (8358 7299) 19 Kuai Yi 4/F , Section A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (2205 0535) , 475 A4 Lanzhou Taste Restaurants 2/F , Daysun Park Hotel, 277 Zhongshan Dadao Xi, Tianhe District (3866 9998) , 2772 ( ) Liuhua Cha Shan Fang 1, Liuhua Lu, Liuhua Xi Yuan, Liwan (8194 5773) 1 Qing Hui Yuan 40/F Asian Hotel, 326-328 Huanshi Dong Lu (6128 8888-4018) 326-328 40 Regent Palace Chinese Restaurant 4/F , Tianlun International Hotel, 172 Linhe Zhong Lu (8393 6388 ext. 3688) , 1724 Shambhala 2/F , Stars Building, 172 Huasui Lu, Tianhe District (2886 9000 / 2886 9111) 172 2() Xihu World Restaurant 5/F , Lady Plaza, 335 Zhongshan Si Lu, Yuexiu District (3506 6002) 335 5 Tai Ping Guan Restaurant 342 Beijing Lu (8332 1305) , 342 Vege Zen 42 Jinghui Lu,Yuexiu District (8107 2463) 42 Xi Ke 8F , Metono Department Store, 37 Nonglin Xia Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 8000) , 37 8
SICHUAN
Heavy on the palate, Sichuan food always creates a hot tingling sensation. There are levels of flavors to be experienced, which could be addictive. Amis Inn East exit of tunnel, Yuejiang Lu, Haizhu District (136 0006 6880) Ba Shi Shop A06 G/F , Fengyuan Bldg., 1 Tiyu Xi Lu (8523 9427, 3341 2882) 1A06 , Metro ParaChong Qing Tao Ran Ju 4/F dise, 368 Tianhe Bei Lu (3881 5762, 3880 7792) 368 4 Chuan Guo Yan Yi 4/F , Nanfang Securities Bldg., 140-148 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe (3887 9878, 3887 9879) 140-1484 Chuan Kitchen 3/F Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyun District (3993 6688) , 3 S.C. Mood Restaurant 1, Dongsan Jie, Jianshe San Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6289) 1 South Beauty Shop 703A-704, 7/F , Teemall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8559 8550/ 8559 4959) 208 7703A-704 Yu Mi Ku G/F , Li Shui Ting Yuan, Yizhou Lu, Guangzhou Bridge South (3430 2202) ,
MUSLIM
Nur Bostan Muslim Restaurant Shop 7, 1F , Tianhehui Commercial Plaza, 160 Tianhe Zhijie, Tianhe District (3886 7311) 160 7 Nur Uighur Restaurant 309, Lujing Lu, Huanshi Zhong Lu (8357 2687) 309 Tasty Halal 1) 217 Sanyuanli Dadao (400 700 5927); 2) C005, Section 2, Mall of the world, Zhujiang New Town (400 700 5927) , 1) 217; 2) C005 Xin Yue Muslims Restaurant 3/F Xinjiang Bldg.,76 Tianhe Bei Lu (3878 2783) 763
SEAFOOD
A Yi BaoYu 1) 25, Dongjun Plaza #3, 836, Dongfeng Dong Lu (8760 5678); 2) 1-2/F , Bldg. 2, 439 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 1088) 1) 836 252) 4391-2 Dongyue Seafood Restaurant 1) 8, Lujing Lu, Dongyue Hotel (8357 1125) 2) 138, Tiyu Dong Lu, 5/F Gold Lion Plaza (3878 0010) 1) 8 2) 1385 East Ocean Seafood Restaurant 1) 1/F , TP Plaza, 109 Liuhua Lu (8669 5528); 2) 3/F , CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (8752 0533) , 1) 109( )2) 2333 , G. T . Hongxing Seafood Restaurant 4F Land Plaza, 11-13 Zhujiang Dong Lu (8398 3188) 2) 2-14 Shayuan Da Jie,Gongye Dadao Bei (8437 9428) 3)3-5 Qiyi Lu (8330 1138) 1) 2762) 2-14 3)3-5 South Sea Fishing Village 1) 4F , G. T . Land Plaza, 11-13 Zhujiang Dong Lu (8398 3188) ; 2) Inside Liu Hua Lake Park, 903 Renmin Bei Lu (8666 8668) , 1) 11-1342) 903
CHAOZHOU
Chaozhou is a coastal city in Guangdong and its cuisine is inevitably heavy on seafood and seasonal vegetables, but flavors tend to be heavier than Cantonese food. Chao Fang 2/F , Zhonghai Mingdu Huayuan, 156 Jiangwan Lu (8900 5950) 156 Chao Rong Restaurant Pao Ma Chang, 688 Huangpu Dadao (8753 9703) 688 Imperial Palace 1) 3A, Guangzhou International Trade Center, 1 Linhe Xi Lu (3878 3668); 2) Imperial Traders Hotel, 293 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8739 8922); 3) Asia-Pacific International Club (3829 8788) 1) 1 3A2) 293 ; 3) Jin Zuan Chao Ting 3/F , AB Tower, Imperial Plaza, 570 Tianhe Bei Lu (3846 5555 / 3846 5111) 570 AB3
TAIWANESE
There are a lot of snacks in Taiwanese food with a trace of various cuisines. It also stresses heavy Japanese and Korean influences. Bellagio G/F , Zhujiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu (8376 6106); , 3601
YUNNAN
Well known for its noodles and wild mushrooms, Yunnan food is fairly mild in flavor and rich in nutrition. Kesmido 133 Shipai Dong Lu,Tianhe District(8756 5186) 133 Taste Yunnan 1)Shop105, G/F , 445-459, Tianrun Lu, Tianhe District (3882 5917); 2) Shop 208, 2F , 186-192 Zhongshan Dadao Xi, Tianhe District (8552 0668) 1) 445-459105 ; 2)186-192 2208 Xin Gui Yuan 2-3/F , Bldg. 7, Dongshan Hotel, 44 Sanyu Lu, Yuexiu District (8762 8266) 44 72-3
FUSION
Ant Kitchen E8-106, SILO Creative Community, Original Element Fashion Design Center, 63 Xizeng Lu, Liwan District (6680 9228 / 6660 8815) , 63 E8-106 Aussino Wine & Dine 37-39, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3883 9233) , 37-39() Foods 1/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 3 1 Four Seas International House A2 Wanbo Center, Yingbin Lu, Panyu (3482 2266) , A2 , Sofitel Guangzhou Robata Grill & Bar 6/F
DONGBEI
Stews, BBQ and a variety of sauces are often used in Dongbei food. With little attention to presentation and heavy flavors, its best to be had with some strong Chinese wine. Dongbei Ren 1) 65-67 Hequn Yi Malu (8760 0688); 2) 1-3/F , Garden Bldg., 36 Tianhe Nan Er Lu (8750 1711) ; 3) 2/F ,1 Taojin Bei Lu (8357 6277); 4) 1-2/F , Lan Bao Shi Bldg., Renmin Bei Lu (8136 1466); 5) 26 Jiangnan Xi Lu (8443 9889) 1) 65-672) 361-33) 1 4) 1-25)
SHANGHAINESE
Shanghai cuisine is delicate, light and well balanced in flavors. Seafood, poultry, meat and seasonal vegetables are mixed for presentation and taste. 6000 Restaurant 1) 4F , Vanguard, 31 Yunshan Dadao, Xinhua Town, Huadu District (8680 0065); 2) No. 105 National Highway, Zhong Village, Panyu District (2383 9883) 1) 314; 2)
OTHER CHINESE
Ant Kitchen E8-106, SILO Creative Com-
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LISTINGS
Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3344) 988 6 Panyu District (2383 8429) 4317-9 Cornucopia Ice Cream Master Xiadu Lu, Haizhu District (French/English: 139 2894 2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 0604) 64 Fine Foods 1) No. 009, G/F , Popark, Guangzhou East Station (6288 6040); 2) 133 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3804 9429); 3) Shop 119, Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei (8558 3622); 4) No.1of 23, Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 1245); 5) No.301(1), Business and Food Center, Fisherman Wharf, Riverside Garden, Panyu (3452 0968) 1) 0092133 3 460119 (8558 3622); 4) 235 3011 L-Art Shop 105, 27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3726 8565) 27105 Isabella designer cake 53 Judenan Lu, Haizhu District (8956 7567) Isabella 53. Isabella_cydg@126. com. Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3301) , 988 Panificio Mincuzzi Shop 6, 1/F , 1 Guigang Da Malu, Yuexiu District (139 2641 8882) 1 6. Wagga wagga Booth A155, 1/F , Guangming Plaza, 63 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8389 2625) 63 A155
Mar 9 Sat
Joseph Koo Concert, 8pm, Venetian Macau Cotai Arena; tickets: MOP$2801,080, www.macauticket.com. Famed HK composer Joseph Koo Kar-Fai will treat the audience to a string of classic Cantopop hits. With more than a thousand songs and TV series theme songs under his belt, Koos works have shaped the modern history of Hong Kong.
The Beach Boys, 19:45pm, Venetian Theatre; MOP$200-600, www.macauticket.com. With over 100 million records sold worldwide and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, The Beach Boys mark more than half a century of music making in American music history. Not boys anymore though, the senior icons are still touring and were bound to introduce South China to the Californian lifestyle at some stage.
Senior International Cuisine Rest 4/F , OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu (8883 0168) ., 230-232
DELIVERY
KK Rabbit Room Service Hotline: 400 720 1717 . www.kk1717.com MexGourmet (3828 9653) mexgourmet@ gmail.com Wencle (8555 3047) service@wencle.com
MIDDLE EASTERN
1001 Nights 899 Jiefang Bei Lu (3618 2280) 899 Chicken Express 11 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5379) , 11 Kan Zaman 98 Taojin Dong Lu. 98. Maedah 272 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8354 3701) 272() Olala 1/F , Guangzhou Yi Jian Building, Jian She Liu Ma Lu (8373 6526/8373 6860) 1 Dena Persian Restaurant No.2 Heping Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huanshi Dong Lu (8350 1250) 2
Mar 9 Sat
Raymond Iong Grand Magic Night Amazing Magical Journey in Macau, 8pm, Venetian Macau Theatre; tickets: MOP$20, www.macauticket.com. Macaus celebrated magician Raymond Iong will take the audience on a fantastic journey through his stunning world of magic as beautiful as poetry.
Sun
Mar 23-24 SatLena & the Magical Paintings, daily 3pm, Macau Cultural Centre P.A.; MOP$120, www.macauticket.com. This fascinating childrens play features little girl Lena, whose first visit to an art museum unexpectedly turns into a journey to a wonderland of paintings. Elements of mime, puppetry, acrobatics and multi-media are combined to communicate the beauty of art.
Mar 10 Sun
SYRIAN
Orient Palace Northern side, G/F , 875 Renmin Bei Lu (beside Guangdong Art Institute) (8136 2438, 8136 2439) 875() Shami House 2/F , Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8355 3012, 8355 3091) 3042 Terrace Restaurant 4/F , Dong Jun Excelsior Towers,8-12 Zhongshan Ba Lu (8172 4252, 8172 2279) ,8-12 4
AMERICAN
Mar 29-30 Fri-Sat
The Time Keeper, 8pm, Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium; tickets: MOP$80-120, www.macauticket.com. Leng Chi Dance Association presents its dance theatre piece inspired by one of the best-selling Mitch Albom novels. Featuring guest dancers from Portugal and the UK, the dance seeks infinity through the collaboration of dance, theatre and video choreography.
TURKISH
Bosphorus Restaurant 1) Shop 9 Zhaoqing Bldg., 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8356 3578; 8356 3753) 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 7644) 1) 3049; 2) 12 , Dong Hai Istanbul Turkish Restaurant 2/F Bldg., 318 Huanshi Dong Lu (8359 6767) 318 2 Ottoman Turkish 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (8760 1227) 475 Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ 1/F 3/F , 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Between Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store (8349 4170, 8349 4171) 3671-3()
Mar 13 Wed
Feast of the God Tou Tei Tou Tei is the Chinese Earth God and he is said to be everywhere. Celebrations are held at the Tou Tei Temples around the city.
Mar 16 Sat
Timothy Sun and Macau Youth Symphonic, 8pm, Venetian Theatre; tickets: MOP$30, www.macauticket.com. Macau-born saxophone player Timothy Sun will be playing together with the Macau Youth Symphonic in a performance of El amor es simple II.
The Arrival, daily 19:30pm, Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium; MOP$100-250, www.macauticket. com. This non-verbal play of New Zealands Red Leap Theatre is adapted from Australian illustrator Shaun Tans award winning graphic novel. It tells of an optimistic story that enchants audiences of all ages through expert puppetry and ingenious shadow play. A perfect heart-warmer for Easter Day.
Element Fresh Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8506) , 383L302 13 FACTORIES No. 7 Tiyu Xi Lu Tianhe Bei Jie (SW corner of Chengjian Tower, near Tianhe Dasha North Gate) (3884 9230) , 7 Burger King 1)3/F , Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu (3833 1781); 2) Shop #2-#4, 1/F ,World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu; 3) Shop 18, MU, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu; 4) West Section, 2/F , annex building, Guangzhou East Station, Tianhe Distinct (38465289) , 1) 228 3; 2) 371-375 #2-#4 ; 3) 383MU 18; 4) , Gails Place American Food & Bar 1/F Stars Bldg., 172 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Metro Zhujiang New Town Sta. Exit A2 or B1) (8350 1667) 172 02 The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit 9-11 (next to ICBC)CountryGardenSouthEntrancePlazaon Panyu Dadao.Across the road fromChimelongTheme Park.(135 6023 1914); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie , Zhujiang New Town; 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Court, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (186 8847 1899) 1) 29-11 ; 2) ; 3) 11-13
TEAHOUSES
He Qing Ju 3/F , International Club of GZPC Bldg., Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (3759 5001) 3 Shui Mu Lian Qing 1)27-29 Liu Yun Liu Jie, by Tianhe Nan Er Lu (8753 1233/ 8754 0198); 2) 1/F , Zuanhui Plaza, Fuhua Xi Lu, Shiqiao, Panyu Distric (8489 9289) 1) 27-29; 2) 2
All Month
Portraits of a Chinese, daily 10am to 6:30pm (Tue-Sun), Macau Museum of Art; free admission, www.mam. gov.mo. On show are 62 portrait photographs of Ye Jinglu, an average Chinese man who insisted on taking one portrait photo each year since 1907, encompassing the late Qing Dynasty, the Republic of China and New China and depicting his life over 62 years. Individual consciousness and important national affairs are reflected through the images. Until April 21.
Mar 22 Fri
WESTERN BAKERY & DESSERT

Awfully Chocolate M50, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 383M50 www.awfullychocolate.com Baeckerei Shop 115-116, South Block, Poly Central Plaza, Jianshe Da Malu (just right opposite to Guangdong TV Center) (139 2216 2164) 115 116 () Cheris 1 Jianshe Liu Malu (83765086) 1 Chloes Unit 7-9, Building 3, District 4, Beiaoyi Lu, South Olympic Park, Hanxi Dadao,
british
The Covent Garden G/F , Wells International Apartment, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3806 5151/ 3806 5757) 2122 The Tavern Sport Bar Traditional English
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style bar that fosters a cosy intimate atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an extensive menu of western favorites, and different theme nights through out the whole week, also with wholesome substantial fare. It maybe the best place to meet and the place to be in the Guangzhou to relax and meet up with your friends to raise a glass or two! 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town (8550 3038); 2) The right side of the front gate of the South China Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 4882/3482 4886) , 1) 6 108; 2
262 Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F , Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu (87555564) 175-181
Yuexiu District (8768 6696); 2) 107 Bao Ye Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3804 9551); 3) G5, 11 Xingshang Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3839 9523) 13,7 2107 ; 311G5
, 1222 City Bistro 5/F , Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888 ext.8370) 2285 Club Basement Basement Floor, Building A Tianlun Garden, 26, Jianshe Si Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8356 0899) , 26A , Dream Garden Organic Restaurant G/F Guangdong Museum of Art, by the Pearl River, No.38 Yanyu Lu.(8732 0368/8732 0488) 38 Element Fresh Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8506) , 383L302 E-caf 2/F Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyun District (3993 6688) 2 Edge Shop 201, 2/F , 26 Jianshe Si Malu (8305 6433) 262201 Feast 2/F , Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) , 208 2 , Fresh All-day Dining Restaurant 5/F Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888 ext 88318) 339 Fine Foods 1) 23 Jianshe Si Ma Lu (8356 1245); 2) No. 009, Ground Floor, Sky Metro, Guangzhou East Station(6288 6040) 3) Business Wharf, Riverside Garden, Panyu (3452 0968); 4) 127, Huasui Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3804 9429) 5)JUSCO, TB221, No. 63, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (3891 1341) 6) Voka Street, Shop 119, 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8558 3622) 1) 232) 009 3)33014) 1275) 63TB221; 6)460119 G 22/F , Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234-3423) 1222 Garden Caf Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu, 189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District, Guangzhou (020 3690 0888 ext. 8266) 189 Hooleys Irish Pub and Restaurant101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3886 2675/ 18620114317) , 8101 Home Kitchen 1/F , Royal Tulip luxury Hotels Carat Guangzhou, 388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (3732 1622) 388 HQV268 268 Binjiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8441 8016) 268, 268 Joyce's Kitchen restaurant and bar 112113 shop, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3888 2713) 2112-113 www.joycesgz.com . info@joycesgz.com No. 9 Garden 1) 9, Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197); 2) WM28, Foshan Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8335 6510) www.no9garden.com 9 , 1) 9; 2) WM28 Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F , Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 2828/ 3883 3883 ext 6704) 28 16 Oasis-caf 4/F , Holiday Inn Guangzhou Shifu, No.188, Shifu Lu, Liwan District (8138 0088) , 188 4 Pantry Deli Shop Hotel Lobby, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) , 208 Poolside Bar and Grill Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888 ext 6422) , 1 Prime 4/F , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3468) , 1224 Perma Shop 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8380 7050) , 36 Ptrus Grill Room 3/F , Lobby 1, Chimelong
ITALIAN
63 Anti Pasto T8, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (38310351) , T8 AN-TICO Shop L 304, 3/F , TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu (8550 9028) 383 L304 Aquacotta 1) 69 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu Bandao Garden, Haizhu District (3425 8159); 2) Shop 17,Clifford food court, Clifford estate, Panyu District (8471 1040) , 1) 69( ); 2) 17 ANIMA & CORE 4/F , 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8381 7200) , 1 www.animaecore. com Bene Italian Restaurant 3/F , Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) , 2083 Buongiorno 1) 3/F , Yi An Plaza, No 33 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu (8363 3587); 2) A7, Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) , 1) 32) 168A7 Casa Louisa 3-5, Bao'an Qian Jie, Da Dao Lu, Yuexiu District (8766 4407) , 3-5 COMOs Italian Restaurant G18, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (137 6078 8424) Como, 17G18() Dannys Bagel Italian Restaurant 4/F , Wei Jia Si intl Furniture Center, 188 Huangpu Dadao Xi (8756 1993) , 1884 Deluxe Rooftop Garden Cuisine & Lounge 5/F , OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu (8883 0188/ 8883 0198) , 230-2325 Il Forno Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu (8917 8888 ext 6418) , 1 Il Ponte 2/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3636) 215 Landmark Bistro 107,E,Building, G.T .Land Plaza, No.13 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 3353) 13 E107 Limoni 3/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) , 33 Milan 2/F , East Railway Station (opposite of GZ-Kowloon Ticket Box)(6130 0331) , 2( Milan 98 20 Guigang Yi Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 4015) 98 20 Milanos 3-103 Xincheng Bei Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu (3881 0594) 3103 OGGI Trattoria & Pizzeria 1) 1 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (by Huangpu DaDao) (8751 5882); 2) Shop 106, the Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town (3862 0357/3862 0240) 1) 1 (); 2) 106 www.oggirestaurant.com Prego 40/F , Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu (2826 6968) 6 40 Sa Mesa 1) Shop 123, Poly Xinyu Garden, 31 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang New Town (134 1119 7897); 2) Tianlun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu (8356 1440); 2)Xingchen Building, 53 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3825 8467) 1) 53; 2) 31123 The Italian Restaurant 3/F , East Tower, Zhujiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 3840) www.xiaojiefengqing.com 3603 Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian Building, No. 3 & 7 Jianshe Liu Malu,
LATIN AMERICAN
Chicken piopio Shop 11, Milan Jie, 1-15 Zhanxi Jie, Huanshi Xi Lu (8668 0302) 1-1511 Latina Restaurant 1) 3/F , Wing Kin Square, 29-31 Jianshe Liu Malu (8331 9118); 2) Booth A001, 3/F , Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu (3833 0052) ; 3)B1, Tong Tong Trade City, 101 Guangyuan Xi Lu, Baiyun District (6219 0808) , 1) 29-3132) 2283A0013) 101 B1 Tekila 2/F , 11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu (83816996) ,11
FRENCH
2 on 988 All Day Dining 2/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3304) 988 2 372 Lotus 7 Tiansheng Cun, Huanshi Dong Lu (8359 1157) 7 Alsace Village B01&02, No.75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8559 3595) , 75 Bistro Carte Blanche N25, A3, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3838 5406) , 25 Chateau Grillroom 2/F Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyun District (3993 6688) 2 Chez Max Central Plaza Ground Floor, 38 Huale Street, Yuexiu District (Just behind the garden Hotel) (8360 2157) 38 Connoisseur26 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8757 0100) 26 Jardin dOlive 101, 48, Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8750 6440) , 48101 Le Saint-Tropez 1 Jianshe Liu Malu (8388 0441) , 1 La Seine 1F , Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Er Sha Island (87352531) 33 La Marina Moules-French Restaurant Bar Shop G20, 10 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3888 0805) 10G20( ) Le 6eme avenue 3/F , 3Jianshe Liu Malu., Yuexiu District (8373 6688) 33 Les Trois Gros Bistro NO.15 Xincheng Jie,Tianhe Dong Lu (38815507) 15 , the Canton Lutce French Cuisine 105/F Tower, 222 Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8933 8091) , 222105 Noble Caf 5/F , IFP Plaza, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3833 6168) , 85 (). Orient Express French Restaurant Bldg.1,1 Shamian Bei Jie (8121 8882) , 1 Paris Jie NO.110 Bao Lin Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3804 9767). www. parisjie.com. , 110 Saint German A11, Zhujiang Party Pier Art & Creative Area, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Exit of Modiesha Tunnel, Haizhu District (189 2219 7627/ 131 4577 6469) A11
PIZZA
Aquacotta 1) 69 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu Bandao Garden, Haizhu District (3425 8159); 2) Shop 17,Clifford food court, Clifford estate, Panyu District (8471 1040) , 1) 69( ); 2) 17 OGGI Pizzeria G/F , Tianlun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu (8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com Pizza2Pizza 1) Shop 7, 41, Zhongshan Ba Lu, Liwan District (8172 4131) ; 2) Shop2, 614 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District. (3879 5995, 3879 5997) ; 3) No.5, Shop4, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8351 7300 8351 7302) , 1) 417 2) 61423) 30445 Pizza Q Shop 12, Dongwu Jie, Jianshe Er Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 0742) 12() Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian Building, No. 3 & 7 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8768 6696); 2) 107 Bao Ye Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3804 9551); 3) G5, 11 Xingshang Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3839 9523) 13,7 2107 ; 311G5
RUSSIAN
Arbat Restaurant Shop G6, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3847 9186) 17G6 Ukrainian Restaurant 20 Taihe Gang, Yuexiu District (6120 7070) 20
SPANISH
El Espanol 1) Unit 222. 2/F East Plaza, World Trade Center, NO.371 Huanshi Dong Lu (8730 2610) 2) Shop112, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3802 9039) 1) , 371 222. 2) 9112 Velada Rm 304-305, Bercy Plaza Sinopec Tower, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu (3892 2247/ 3892 2249) 191304305
OTHER WESTERN
2 on 988 All Day Dining 2/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 3304) 988 2 372 1) Booth 10-14, Lanse Kangyuan, Mingkang Jie, Binjiang Dong Lu (8414 0480); 2) G/F , No.29 Tianshou (3832 4725) 1) 10-14; 2) 29 Bocca Caf No. 110 Shop, T25 Building, Central Park-view, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (8759 1558) T25110 Caf @ 2 2/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3687) 215 Caf Cascade Holiday Inn, 28 Guangming Lu, Huanshi Dong Lu (6122 3141) , 28 Caf Veranda 2/F , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3248)
GERMAN
1920 Restaurant 1) 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8333 6156); 2) 4/F , 1 Jianshe Liu Malu (8388 1142) 1920, 1)183; 2) 4 Paulaner Bruhaus L307, Level 3, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Centre, 383 Tianhe Lu (2808 6333) ,383 L307 Long Bar inside the Dragon Lake Princess Hotel, Huadong Town, Huadu District (3690 8888) THE BEAST Bar & Bistro No.262 East Gate Business Jie, Phoenix City, Guangyuan Dong Lu (8280 8040) ,
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LISTINGS
Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838) , 13 Seasonal Tastes G/F , The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1206) , 681C SENSES 1/F , Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun, 515-517 Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6660 0666 ext 6205) , 515-5171 Shovel&Bell Shop 10, G/F , 57 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (2292 6262) 57110 Sleeping Flower 1) No.30 Liede Dadao. Zhujiang New Town (3824 5100); 2) No.8 Yulei San Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu (8559 1023) 1) 30(); 2)8( ) Subway 1) No. 6-7, 11 Jianshe Liu Malu (8376 7211); 2) Unit 102,Ping An Bldg., 160 Tiyu Dong Lu (3888 3483); 3) 112-113, G/F , Jiao Yi Plaza, 268, Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8332 0471) ; 4) 1/F ,1618 Xianglong Garden, 181, Tianhe Bei Lu (3846 0849); 5) Shop 05, West Section, Poly Champagne Garden, 38, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3825 9855); 6) Shop A, 579 Tianhe Bei Lu (3849 1681); 7) 1/F , Rear Bldg., 14, Zhongshan San Lu (8388 3303); 8) Store 4-5,1/F ,98-110,Taojin Lu (8349 2820) 1) 116-72) 1601023)268 112-1134) 181 16-185)38 056)579A7) 148) 98-110 4-5 Twist Mediterranean Restaurant Add.: 106/F , the Canton Tower, 222 Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8933 8092) , 222106 , Garden Hotel, Huanshi The Carousel 30/F Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext 3986) 30 The Cascade Caf 1/F Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989-3909) 3681 The Eatery 1/F , Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, No.1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0720) , 11 Tings Place Shop 129-131, G/F , West Point Centre (8123 4028) , 51 129-131 The world taste 1 Shamian Dajie (8121 5492) , 1() V Life Shop 108, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe Distrct (3726 6363) , 16108 Wilbers 62, Zhu Si Gang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101) 62 108 Everwise Wine Ltd. D7, 15F , Jian He Centre, 110 Tiyu Xi Lu (3880 4860) 11015D7 Fe Club 2 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3803 5176 / 3807 8176). , 2. Fionson Room 1110, Fuli YinXin Plaza, 28 Huaxia Lu, Tianhe District (8560 1556) , 28 1110 Frescobaldi Italian Wine Shop Shop 104, R& F Goodrich Buidling, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3899 3338) , 2 104 Intl Wines & Spirits Service Guangzhou Kuang Shan Ji Xie Chang, 11, Jianshe Da Malu (Fax: 8383 9071) 11 J & J Wine and Food Club Rm 308, Bercy Plaza, Sinopec Tower, 191, Tiyu Xi Lu (3892 2336) 191 308 Jebsen Fine Wines 28/F , Tower B, China International Centre, 33 Zhongshan San Lu (8713 7155) 33B28 www. jebsenfinewines.com Jointek 1) Shop 57-60, Section C, Dongdu Da Shi Jie, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (8769 6288) 2) next to the Huashan Hotel, Yuexiu District (8756 9109) 1) 475C57-602) Justwine Cellar Chain Store 1) 90, Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (8758 0807); 2) Unit 11-3, G/F , Guangzhou International Trade Center, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3825 0440) 1) 902) 11~3 Just Wine 1/F , Tianlun Garden, 21 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 7787, for English: 15818167609, for Chinese reservation: 13922100866) 21 King Wine Co Ltd 39/F , Asia International Hotel, No.326, Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 8928) 32639 Mouton Cadet Wine Bar 9, Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197) 9 Ocheers Rm. 2403, Tian Jun International Bldg., 365, Tianhe Lu (400-716-0919 www. ocheers.cn) , 365 2403 Oh Marco Cellar 4-5Yiyuan Lu, Haizhu District (in front of the T .I.T) (3448 2809) 904,05 cellar-guangzhou@ohmarco.com Pearl Cellar 11-23, Mingyue Yi Lu, Guanagzhou Dadao Zhong (8738 7233) , 11-23 Red Bar Small Wine Cellar 62 Shuiyin Lu, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8739 3056) 62 Saint Cellar Shop 140, Lixun Shangzhu, 22, Haiming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3821 7249) , 22 140 Summergate Unit 2409. 24/F , China International Center, Bldg. B. 33, Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (2883 6800) www.summergate.com , 33 B242409 Torres China Guangzhou Office Rm G, 6/F Jianhe Building, 111-115 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3887 0367; fax: 3887 0429) info@torres.com.cn , 111-1156G Vins 631 Hongfa Building, 19-21 Tianhe Nan Er Lu , 19-21 631 Vini la Quercia 226 Xihua Lu, Liwan District (8194 9981) , 226 Haizhu District B08 A1 60, Xianlie Dong Henglu, Tianhe District (2829 6258) 60 Alley No.2 Zhengping Zhong Jie, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (13763304621) Ao Tu Bar 8 Liuyun Wu Jie, Tiyu Dong Lu , 8 Artone Star House 60 Village, 60 Xianlie Dong Heng Lu (behind Xinghai Conservatory of Music), Yuexiu District (132 8681 6819) , Bar One 1/F , Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3620/3619) 215 Big Brother Club 5/F , Yi He Hotel, (Ocean Plaza), 416, Huanshi Dong Lu (8762 0525) 4165 Bibi Plus 92 Xianlie Zhong Lu, Yuexiu Distict (3836 3222) , 92 Como G18, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (137 6078 8424) 17G18 City Cushion 2/F , 74 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 4275) , 742. C+ Bar No. 11 Shop of Xingchen Building, 57 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (8569 3649) 5711 ( ) Catwalk West of the South Gate of Guangzhou Sport University, 163 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (6286 9999) 163 (PTV3) Cave Bar B/F , Pearl River Bldg.(East Side), 360 Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 3660) , 360() CD(Cellar Diamond) 2-3F , Running Bldg., Tianhe Sport Centre(3884 3541) , 2-3 Club Basement Basement Floor, Tianlun Garden, 26, Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 0899) , 26 COCO.K F1-3, Tianzi Plaza, 199 Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8330 2588/8336 8181) KTV, 1991.2.3 Coco Track West Area, G/F , Tianzi Plaza, 199, Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8330 9778) , 199 Como G18, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (137 6078 8424) 17G18 Deng Long Basement, 18 Hengfu Lu, Yuexiu District (8358 8816) 18 www.denglong.com Dream Bar Shop 28, Area B, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3448 9788) B28 Duo Club 16 Jianshe Liu Malu (English:13710770232, Espaol:18702074849, : 13602441550, Chinese: 13424021170) 16 (8305 6433) 262201 Flower Lounge Shop B111-B112, G/F , South Tower, Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8302 2345) 181B111-B112 Feel bar G/F , Shop 28, 613, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3848 8178) 61328 Fivecafe Music Lounge Unit 6-7 (close to pacific wharf), Huandao Lu, (136 3243 6541) , 6-7 Friends Daily G/F , 11 Taojin Jie (8359 6681) 11 Gipsy King Bar B/F , West Tower, Pearl River Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu (8387 5177) , 360 Gold Mango 361 Huanshi Dong Lu, across from The Garden Hotel (8359 7564) , 361, Golf Club North gate of Yuexiu Park, Huanshi Zhong Lu (8666 6708) , Hei Hei Club 1/F , 2 Qiaoguang Lu (8331 0012, 8318 2326 for members) , 2 Hills Bar 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 0206) , 367 Hooleys Irish Pub and Restaurant101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3886 2675/ 18620114317) , 8101 In Bar No.24-26 Beijing Nan Lu (8335 2488) 24-26 Justwine Cellar Chain Store 1) 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (8756 3908); 2) Unit 11-3, G/F , Guangzhou International Trade Center, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3825 0440) 1 902 11~3 , 36 Jianshe Wu Malu Istage Cafe & Bar G/F (8315 2812) 36 LAB Shop 104, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3703 3015 / 3703 3013) , 7104 , Ming Zhu Garden, 193-195, La Baire G/F Dongxiao Lu (3429 8018) 193-195 Lili Marleen 1F , Main Tower, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8337 7088) 339 Lobby Lounge Hotel Lobby, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 208 , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Lobby Lounge 1/F City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888 ext 88331) 339 Lotus Rm. 101, 27 Liuyun Er Jie, Tianhe Nan (Sandy 139 2513 9446) 27101 Lotus Pond Bar 1/F , Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext 3191) , 3681 Loft345 4/F , 19, Xiao Gang Hua Yuan, Jiangnan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8423 8985) www.loft345gz.com 194 Lounge Bar 6/F Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyun District (3993 6688) 6 Lucky 777 G/F , Xianglong Garden, 181 Tianhe Bei Lu (8525 1288) 181 McCawleys 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (186 2011 2924/3801 7000) 16 Mad Scientist Bar 1/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) 28 Mr. Rocky Bar 6-7 Tai Gu Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (3448 0800) , 124 6-7 Muse Club 286 Changdi Da Malu (8132
WINE
19online.cn G/F & 7/F , Yue Hai Bldg., 472, Huanshi Dong Lu (8769 1919) 472 ASC Fine Wine 1109, Tower B, Centre Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu (8666 8683, 8666 8021; Fax 3631 5005) , 161B1109 Aussino World Wines Rm2017, Southern Securities Bldg., 148 Tiyu Dong Lu (3887 9081) , 148 2017 ArtoVino Cellar Guangzhou Unit 105, 70 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3802 9543) , 70105 Chateau Kiwi 1)215 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 8681); 2) East gate of Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island (8666 8681). ,1) 215; 2) 38 Dante Wines Room B10, 2/F , Yuedian Garden, 77, Nanan Lu, Liwan District (8108 0299). 772B10 East Meets West Fine Wines Room 2015, Baihui Square, 193 Zhongshan Wu Lu, Yuexiu District (8327 4162) , 2015 www.emw-wines.com Everwine 108 Qing Feng Street, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3821 2195)
NIGHTLIFE
1127 Club Venice Hotel, Changdi Da Malu (2883 1127) 136 Sleeping Wood 195 Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8318 1198) 136, 195 1881 bar 83 Changdi Da Malu (3999 1881/3999 5858) 83 5 Club Five B08, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Encore bar 26 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (Near Liede Metro Station Exit C) (2918 8126) Sit here immersed in our classy music and the cocktail specially made for you! 26 Weibo: @ENCORE-BAR Easylife Shop 101, 1, Zhengping Zhong Jie, Taojin Bei Lu (8350 5959) , 1101 Edge Shop 201, 2/F , 26 Jianshe Si Malu
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3102) , 286 New Friend's Daily G/F , 600, Xiang tang Xi Lu (8658 0639) 600 Nova G/F , North Tower, Jin Bin Teng Yue Bldg., 49, Huasha Lu, Zhujiang New Town (153 0224 4880) 49 Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F , Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 2828/ 3883 3883 ext 6704) 28 16 One Lounge + Club Area A (next to the Beer Museum), Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone, Modiesha Tunnel, Yue Jiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (near the Zhujiang Brewery) A ( ) Owine Club 1/F , 195 Yanjiang Zhong Lu (8332 2599) , 195 Pearl Lounge 1/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) , 31 Pier one Exit of Modiesha Tunnel, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District. (Opposite to Zhujiang Beer Museum) (189 2219 7627) , Qba 1/F , The Westin Guangzhou, 6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2826 6887) , 6 1 REBEL REBEL 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579) 42 www.rebelrebelgz.com Real Players Club 147 Yanjiang Xi Lu (8335 5771) 147 Richbaby 34 Nanti Er Malu (near the Tianzi Wharf), Yuexiu District (6663 9666) 34 Rose Gaga 360 Changdi Da Malu (8188 9633) 360 Red Wall Elysees Cafe & Bar Shop 2-4, G/F , Building A2, Metro World, 25 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3838 5481) , 25A22-4 Sapphire Lounge 4/F , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3450) , 1224 Six Teen Club 328, Changdi Da Malu (8130 8711, 8130 8895) 328 Sleeping Wood 1/F , Overseas Chinese Town, 21 Guangming Lu(3758 9257) , 21 Soul Cocktail Lounge Bar 12 Jianshe Liu Malu(8386 6939) 12 Suns Bar A25-26 Zhujiang Party Art and Creative Area, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (159 9997 8240) A25-26 Talk Coffee Bar Next to the 7 Days Inn, at the corner of Zhongshan Yi Lu and Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8739 5071) 7 Tianyuan Muge Building 97-99, T .I.T . Creative Park, 397 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8799 2345) , 397TIT97-99(A) The Bar 1/F , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext.3197) 1221 The Clock A23, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone, Modiesha Tunnel, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (34487877) A23 () The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit 9-11 (next to ICBC)CountryGardenSouthEntrancePlazaon Panyu Dadao.Across the road fromChimelongTheme Park.(135 6023 1914); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie , Zhujiang New Town; 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Court, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (186 8847 1899) 1) 29-11 ; 2) ; 3) 11-13 The River Oyster Bar & Grill 4/F , Zone C, Zhujiang Party Pier Art & Creative Area, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Exit of Modiesha Tunnel, Haizhu District (138 2604 0956/135 1277 1631) C4 The Churchill Bar 3/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) , 3 3 The Clock A23, Zhujiang Party Pier, Modiesha Tunnel, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3448 7877) A23() The Hub 1/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) 28 The Lounge 1/F , Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0888) 1 1 The Paddy Field 1) Booth 1A, 1/F , Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu (8360 1379); 2) 4/F , Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 6181) , 1) 3811A; 2) 28 True Color 276 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (83735858) , 276 200www.truecolorclub. com Un Air de Paris 120 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (2206 1689) 120 Unicorn G/F , 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town (189 2500 5546) 6 V5 Cafe & Lounge 108, 110 & 111 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 108,110,111 Vaastu, a date with India 13-15, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (3825 8181) -, 47513-15 () Velvet G/F , International Electronic Tower, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu (8732 1139) , 403 Vespa No. 123 Poly Xinyu Garden, 31 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3805 1350) 31 123 Vivid Club 147 Yanjiang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (8323 0386) 147 www.vividclubs.com Water under the brige Building No.12, Hunter Lane, Liede (6232 5818/6232 5819) 12 Wave bar Section A, Zhujiang Party Art and Creative Area (exit of Modiesha Tunnel), Yuejiang Xi Lu (3448 9898) A Wilbers 62, Zhu Si Gang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101) 62 Win Store No. 119, Qinglong Fang, Huale Lu 119 Wine & Cigar Lounge 2/F Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyun District (3993 6688) , 2 Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F , Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu (8755 5564) ,175-181 Zapatas Shop 21(next door to Suns Bar), Section A, Zhujiang Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (137 2532 2651) , A21 www.zapatas0guangzhou.com Zinc Caf & Bar 85 Tiyu Xi Hengjie (8558 5597) 85 District (8765 9746) 9 Leona Craig Art Gallery 11 Guigang San Lu, Dong Shan Kou, Yuexiu District (3762 5069) LC11 Loft 345 4/F ,Building No.19,Xiaogang Garden,Qiangui Da Jie(8423 8985) Loft 345 194 Orange Gallery Inside Dongfeng Park, 199 Guangzhou Dadao Bei (8704 8022). www. ruyiart.com 199 Spot Art Gallery (Inside Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou office) 14/FInternational Finance Place, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (38396225 ext. 171). 8 14 Vitamin Creative Space Room 301, 29 Heng Yi Jie, Chigang Xi Lu (8429 6760). www. vitamincreativespace.com 29301 Guangdong Modern Dance Company 13 Shuiyin Lu, Sha He Ding (8704 9512). www.gdmdc.com 13 Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra 1 Haishan Jie, Er Sha Island (3758 8559) www.gso. org.cn 1 The Guangzhou Ballet 1070 Tianyuan Lu, Tianhe District(37219925). www.gzballet.org 1070 Xinghai Conservatory of Music 1) 48 Xianlie Dong Heng Lu (3728 7829); 2) 398 Waihuan Xi Lu, the University Town, Panyu District (3936 3399) 1) 48; 2)() 398 www.xhcom.edu.cn Yunna (Modern Dance) Studio Room 201, 150 Shuiyin Lu, Sha He Ding (8725 8080). 150201
PERFORMING VENUES
Friendship Theater 696 Renmin Bei Lu (8666 8991). www.gzyyjy.com.cn 696 Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center Baiyun Dadao Nan (8880 0888). www.gzbicc.com 1039-1045 Guangzhou Opera House 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3839 2888). www.chgoh.org 1 Guangdong Modern Dance Company Small Theater 13 Shui Yin Lu, Sha He Ding (8704 9512). www.gdmdc.com 13 Huanghuagang Theater 96 Xianlie Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (3836 2199). 96 Sapphire Art Space 2/F , Holiday Inn, 28 Guangming Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huanshi Dong Lu (6122 3288). 28 2 Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 259 Dong Feng Zhong Lu (8356 1631/8355 2030). 259 Xinghai Concert Hall 33 Qingbo Lu, Er Sha Island (8735 2222 ext 886, 312 for English). www.concerthall.com.cn 33
MUSEUMS
53 Art Museum No.17-21 Huiyuan Dajie, Guangyuan Expressway (2213 1500) 53 17-21 Guangdong Folk Art Museum (Chen Jia Ci) 34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan Qi Lu (8181 4371). Daily 8.30am-5.30pm, RMB 10. 34 Guangdong Museum of Art 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island (8735 1468). www.gdmoa. org Daily 9am5pm (Closed on Mondays), RMB15 (7 for students and teachers, free for elders). 38 Guangdong Provincial Museum 2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3804 6886). www.gdmuseum.com 2 Guangzhou Art Museum 13 Luhu Lu, west of Luhu Park (8365 9202). www.gzam. com.cn Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am4.30pm, RMB20. 13 Guangzhou Municipal Museum Zhenhai Tower, Yuexiu Park, Jiefang Bei Lu (8355 0627/8354 5253). Daily 9am-5pm, RMB6 (3 for students and free for elders). Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King 867 Jiefang Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (3618 2920). Daily 9am-5.30pm, RMB 12 (5 for university students). 867 The Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat-sens Mansion 18 Dongsha Jie, Fangzhi Lu, Haizhu District (8901 2366). 18 Times Museum Times Rose Garden, Huangbian Bei Lu (Exit D, Huangbian station, metro line 2), Baiyun Dadao Bei, Baiyun District (2627 2363) (2 D)
OTHERS
191 Space 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Wuyang Xin Cheng (8737 9375) 191 191( C: Union 115 Shuiyin Lu (8704 7357). 115 Tekkwun Livehouse 201 Huguoshan, Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8667 0302) , 201 T:union Inside Sculpture Park, 545 Xiatang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (3659 7623). 545 S.D.Livehouse 1850 Creative Park, 200 Fangcun Dadao Dong 2001850
OTHERS
Alliance Francaise de Canton (French Training Center) 2/F , 12 Wu Zi Building, Bei Jiao Chang Heng Lu (8380 2501, 8381 8323, fax 8380 2502). www.af-canton.org. cn 12 Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts 257, Changgang Dong Lu. www.gzarts.edu.cn 257 Jinhan Exhibition Center 119 Liuhua Lu (3623 5009). www.jh-gz.com 119 M32 Space 32 Jinxi Lu, Phrase 3, R & F Millennium Garden, Yile Lu, Haizhu District (3411 2586). www.muma-art.net32 332 Muma Art Space Room102, 12 Zishan Da Jie, Jiangnan Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8423 8275). www.muma-art.net 12102 Redtory128YuancunSiHenglu,(Exit B, Yuan Cun metro station, line 5), TianheDistrict(85574346).www.redtory.com.cn 128 (5 B)
LEISURE
SPORTS GROUPS
Canton Celts Visit www.cantoncelts.com to learn about Gaelic football in Guangzhou and the groups training sessions. Expat Football Every Sunday. Visit www.footballgz.com for more information about the football league matches. Guangzhou Cricket League Email:gzcricket@gmail.com Guangzhou Rams Rugby Club www.gzrams. com. Email: pom_gander@hotmail.com Guangzhou Youth Soccer League www. gzsoccer.org. Email: gysl.organization@ gmail.com Guangzhou Youth Basketball League www. gzhoops.com. Email: GYBL.Organization@ gmail.com GZYLA Guangzhou Young Lions Football Academy www.gzyla.com. Email: enquiry@ gzyla.com . Contact: 13535372958 Hash House Harriers Gold Mango Bar, 361 Huanshi Dong Lu (across from The Garden Hotel), Yuexiu District. Email at gzhash@ gmail.com or visit http://www.gzh3a.tiafo.
ART
GALLERIES AND ART SPACES
5 Art Space 5/F , Tianjun Mansion, 365 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3886 0674) 5 3655 Art64 Gallery G/F , 64 Shamian Dajie (8121 5176). 10am-7pm. www.art64.net Art64 64 EMG Art Center C5, Redtory, 128 Yuancun Si Heng Lu (Exit B, Yuan Cun metro station, line 5), Tianhe District (3866 3122). 128(5 B) C5 Fei Gallery G/F , Estate Plaza, 5 Nonglin Xia Lu (3768 8788). Free admission. www.feigallery.com 5 Kui Yuan Gallery 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu
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com/361 International Wingtsun Association (Guangzhou branch) Room301-302, Block E, Huabiao Taojing Wan, Binjiang Zhong Lu (Ms Guo, 13688869543). http://www. leungting.com E301-302 Paintball War-Game Club Southern China Arboretum, 723 Xingke Lu, Tianhe District. RMB 50 per person includes uniform, mask, gun and 20 paintballs. Contact Mr Wang at 8523 1756. , 723 South China Taipans To learn more about the sports of floorball, email gztpfb@ gmail.com Tennis Coaching Tianhe Sports Stadium, Tianhe Dong Lu (8859 9264) tenniscoachgz@hotmail.com The Guangzhou Scorpions Australian Rules Football Club Tel: 138 2572 0481. www. guangzhouscorpions.com. Email: president. guangzhouscorpions@yahoo.com Ultimate Frisbee Contact Kwong, 13925086328, gzdisc@gmail.com
So Fit (24-hour) 7/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 2303) 24 9882 Total Fitness 1) 3F , Tianlun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu (8351 7188); 2) 9F , China Travel Commercial City, 219 Zhongshan Wu Lu (6279 5088); 3) 8F , Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu (3836 1688) www.totalfitness.com.cn , 1) 3; 2) 2199; 3) 228 Tuning Life B1-2/F , Peace World Plaza, 362-366 Huanshi Dong Lu (2237 3633). www.turninglife. gz.cn 362-366 Golf Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club Luhu Lake, Lujing Lu (8350 7777) Ice Skating Glacier Bay Club 5/F Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu (3833 0966) 228 5 Multi-purpose Venues Tianhe Sports Center Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3879 6060, 3879 8531) The Fountains International Community Center The center has football pitches and badminton courts, as well as a game room for air hockey, foosball and table tennis. 5 Xiaokang Jie, Pingsha Village, Guanghua Yi Lu, Baiyun District (8605 3909) 5 Yoga Art of Yoga 2, 3/F Qiao Linyuan, 59 Qiaolin Jie, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District(3885 1977) www. youmeiyoga.com.cn 59 Brahma Yoga www.fantianyoga.com 1) 6/F , Hai Yi Ge Bldg, 142-144, Tai Yang Plaza, Tian Run Lu, Tianhe District (3882 5855); 2) 2/F , 34, Zhongshan Er Lu (8766 7022); 3) 5/F , Attach Building, Baiyun Hotel, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu (8387 3321); 4) 2/F , 511 Binjiang Dong Lu (near side door of Zhujiang Plaza) (3432 0665) 1) 142-1446 2)34 (C); 3)367 (5); 4) 5112( ) Sailing Nansha Marina Gangqian Nan Lu, Nansha District (3907 8888) ,
www.nanshamarina.com
603-604 H&H Cosmetic Dentistry Center Rm904, Chuangzhan Center, 108 Ti Yu East Lu, Tianhe District (3808 0700, 3808 0729) 108904 www. hhdental.net IFC Dental Clinic Unit 708, Guangzhou International Finance Center, 5 Zhujiang Road West, Zhujiang New Town (139 2519 2826) Email: ifcdental@ gmail.com 5 IFC708 Kai Yi Dental Clinic 11/F , Binghua Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821) 211 www.gzdentist.com Wisdom International Dental Clinic Rm 1517, Office Building, Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (3877 2897). Daily 9:30am9pm. 233 1517
HEALTH
INTL MEDICAL SERVICES
Bellaire Int'l Clinic #601, 6/F east tower, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0511) 286601 Chinese Medicine Dr. Sherily Xiao, master of medicine, acupuncture, physiotherapy & TCM and antiaging, 17 years practice. Classes available in massage, acupuncture & TCM. Mingzhu Garden, 1033 Baiyun Dadao Nan (beside Baiyun International Convention Center) (137 1052 6617) 1033 xiaoshuilan@ hotmail.com Guangzhou Wan Zhi Medical Services Centre Rm 2502, CITIC Plaza, No. 233, Tianhe Bei Lu (2223 0233, Fax: 2223 0133). 24hrs Emergency No.: 131 4330 4439. Email: gz@medicentre.hk . www.medicentre.cn , 233 2502 Eur Am Intl Medical Center 1/F North Tower, Ocean Pearl Building, 19 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3758 5328; Fax: 3759 1472). 19 www.eurammedicalcenter.com Guangzhou United Family Clinic South Tower, PICC Building, 301 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8710 6000, 8710 6060, 24 Hours). 301 Modern Hospital Guangzhou 42 Lianquan Lu, Guangyuan Dong Lu, Tianhe District (2222 0888) 42 Institute for Western Surgery Naner Lu, University Town, Neihuan Xi Lu, Panyu District (3821 9778; Urgent Care: 3825 9725) , Hui Qiao Lou (The VIP and International Medical Centre) Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 1838 Guangzhou Dadao Bei, Baiyun District (6278 7098,136 3210 2330) 1838 Wales International Medical Center 200 Linhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (Behind IkEA) 200www. waleshospital.com/English/
HAIR AND NAIL

080 Hair & Spa Club 6/F & 1/F Tianlun International Hotel, 172 Linhe Zhong Lu (3886 4551/2283 5111). 080172 Hair Code 1) Shop G13-15, Peace World Plaza, 362366 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8365 3282); 2) 54 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 9964); 3) Shop 5A017-18, 5F , Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 5180); 4) Shop 36-38, L3F , Onelink Walk, 230 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2155); 5) Shop 507, 5F , G.T Land Plaza, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3883 8454); 6) 3F ,South District of Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu Distric (8302 2068) 1) 362-366 G13-15; 2) 54; 3) 22855A017-18; 4) 230L336-38; 5) 5507; 6) 3 Hair Corner L225, 2/F , TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8338) 383L225 i salon 1)Shop 3063-3069, B1/F , Hengbao Plaza, 133 Baohua Lu, Liwan District(8124 0942) 2) 2/F , 28 Jihouxin Jie, Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District(8365 3330) 3) 16 Wenming Lu, Yuexiu District(8322 6548) 4) Shop 3B06, 3/F , Jincheng Plaza, Xiuquan Dadao, Huadu District(3691 6399) 5) 2/F , Area A, Liying Plaza, 356 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District(3433 2116) 6) Shop F209, Chaolou Shopping Mall, Dashadi, Huangpu District (2230 9665) 7) 21-23 Baifulou, Fengshan Dong Lu, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan(0757 2223 2022) 1) 1333063-3069; 2) 282; 3)16; 4)33B06; 5) 356A2; 6) F209; 7)
SPORTS VENUES
Adventure Sports Baiyun Shan Santer X-Sports Center Baiyun Moutain. Grass skiing and bungee jumping (3722 9871 ext 2271). Badminton Guangzhou Jiangyan Badminton Club Tianhe Branch 198 Chebei Lu, Tianhe District (8232 3027, 8230 6435) 198 Lu Jing Wan Badminton Club 614 Xiatangxi Lu (opposite Sculpture Park) (8659 3588) 614 Bowling Hua Tai Bowling Center 1/F , Hua Tai Hotel, 23 Xianlie Nan Lu (8769 6581) 23 Top Bowl 102 Liuhua Lu (3623 7033) 102 Fitness Fitness Center 4/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing An Lu, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 3 4 Fitness Center 4/F , Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, No.1 Jing Ying Lu, Hui Cai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0888)1 4 Nirvana Fitness & Spa East gate of Tianhe Stadium, Tianhe District (3879 8012). www.nirvana.com.cn
DENTAL CLINICS
All Smile - Dr.Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm603604, 6/F , Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (24-hour hotline 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am6pm (Other times by appointment). Local cards. 183
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LISTINGS
21-23 IOU 430-434, 2/F , Huifu Dong Lu (8334 5693) 430-4342 Le Salon 4/F , Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext.3444) 368 4 Lk salon 1) Shop 502, 5/F , Le Perle Plaza, 367, Huanshi Dong Lu (8331 3466); 2) Shop 1,7/F ,Friendship Store,369 Huanshi Dong Lu (8349 0502) 1) 367502; 2) 36971
75109B-110 Toni & Guy (HK) Shop245-246, 2/F , Bercy Plaza Sinopec Tower, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel/fax:3892 2110) 191 245-246
232 Shiguang Lu, Shiqiao, Panyu District (3925 5321) www.cisgz.com 232 The British School of Guangzhou 983-3 Tonghe Lu, Nanhu (Tel: 8709 4788, Fax: 3725 9377). www.bsg.org.cn 983-3 Canadian Internatioanal Kindergarten Agile Garden, Yinbin Lu, Panyu District (8456 6551). Canadian (Mayland) International Kindergarten Mayland Garden, Keyun Lu, Tianhe District (8561 6516) , 48 Guangzhou Huamei International School 23 Huamei Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8706 5178, Fax: 8721 0372). www.hm163.com 23 Guangzhou Nanhu International School 55 Huayang Jie, Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3886 6952, Fax: 3886 3680). www.gnischina.com 55 Intl French School of Guangzhou Favorview Palace, Tianhe District (3879 7324).www.efcanton.com. Japanese School of Guangzhou 10 Fengxin Lu, Science City, High-technology and Industrial Zone (Tel: 6139 7023, Fax: 6139 7027). www.jsgcn.com 10 Raffles Design Institute 5/F , Building No.5, 58 Xisheng Jie, Tongxin Lu (8350 0760). www.raffles-guangzhou. com 5855 St.Lorraine Anglo-Chinese School Riverside Garden, Dashi Town, Panyu District (8458 8252). www.st-lorraine.com.cn Utahloy Intl School www.utahloy.com 1) Shatai Highway, Jin Bao Gang, Tong He, (8720 2019, 8720 0517; fax 8704 4296); 2) Sanjiang Town, Zeng Cheng (8291 4691 fax 8291 3303) 1) 2) Yihe Intl Kindergarten Summer Palace, Tonghe Town, Baiyun District (3623 8230).
Zhongshan Yi Lu (8730 2089) 3) Shi Hua Club, Shihua Lu, Huang Pu. 1)433 2)14 ()3) Berlitz Language Training Room 1013, Southern Securities Building, 140 Tiyu Dong Lu (Tel: 3887 9261, 3887 9262; fax: 3887 9263) www.berlitz.com 1401013 Classic Mandarin Language Training Room6C,RundeBuilding,HuajuJie,23HuajiuLu,ZhujiangNewTown(nexttoStarbuckscoffee) Tel:2886 9082 236C Starbuckscoffee English First (EF) Room 302, 3/F , East Tower, Huaxin Building, 2 Shuiyin Lu (3760 1518). www.englishfirst. com 2302 Foreign Teachers Essential Orientation/ Marriage Masala The Fountains International Community Center, 5 Xiaokang Jie, Pingsha Village, Guanghua Yi Lu, Baiyun District (Tel: 8605 3909; email: info@thefountains.cn) www.thefountains.cn 5 Joy Chinese Language Training Room 803, Qiaoshun Block, Guanghua Plaza, 84 Tianhe Bei Lu (Alice 133 5282 5155 or 3881 5306). www.joy-chinese.com 84 803 NewOmegaInternational Center For language tutoring and university acceptance assistance. 9/F , Tower A, Center Plaza, East Railway Station Tianhe,Guangzhou(Tel:3336 9791) BA9 New Concept Mandarin Room 2001, Tower D, Phase 2, Tianyu Garden, 138 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (3893 4200).www.newconceptmandarin.com 138D2001 School of International Education (South China University of Technology) Wushan Lu, Tianhe District (3938 1048, 8711 0592). ymshan@scut.edu.cn , sieinfo@scut.edu.cn Wall Street English 1) 2/F Rongjian Building, 29-31 Jianshe Liu Malu; 2) 109B Fortune Plaza, 116-118 Tiyu Dong Lu; 3) 1/F CTS Center, Zhongshan Wu Lu (Hotline: 800 810 0661). 1)29 -31 2; 2)116-118 109B; 3)1 Xin Han Ji Chinese Language Center Room 2901, Section A, Zhongyi City Garden, 25 Linhe Jie, Tianhe District (Tel: 3821 6343; fax: 3821 6643). www.hsktest.com.cn 25 A2901
SPA
Angsana Spa Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext 3488) SPA368 eforea: spa at Hilton 6/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3700) 2156 Heavenly Spa 6/F the Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) 6 Kangyiju Massage Center 6/F , Guomen Hotel, 66 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New City (3829 0387) 66 Ocean Palace 1/F , Star International Building, 10 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3829 3828) 101 O Spa Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, (8396 1234) 12 Revive Spa 3/F , Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0626) 1 3 Ritz Spa & Beauty Center Hong Kong managed Spa Center specializing in facial, massage and spa treatments. Shop 109, King Peak Garden, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town(3801 9907). ,8109 Sense Only for man. Shop109, SANMU International (Small Apartment), 36 Qing Cai Gang, Jianshe Liu Malu, (Behind NOMO Apartment) (8382 4279) 36109 YOU So Spa with LOccitane 7/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 2303) 988 7 Spa Era 1/F , Tianlun Garden, 26 Jianshe Si Malu (8360 1632). 26 Spelland High-End SPA 1) 78 Caiyuan Dong Lu, Zhongshan Er Lu, Yuexiu District (3762 0288); 2) 4/F , South section, Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8302 2718 / 8302 2728 / 3762 0988) , 1) 78; 2) 18 4() Sunlight Tanning Studio Room 1102, Ocean Commercial Plaza, 414-416 Huanshi Dong Lu (3273 8466) 414-416 1102 Touch Spa 4/F , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3440, 3456) 122 The Ritz-Carlton Spa 4/F , The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 34 Yu Spa Royal Tulip luxury Hotels Carat Guangzhou,388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (3732 1789) spa388
Magic Hair Salon 1) 6/F , the Western Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu,Tianhe District (2826 6769) 2) 7/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (3734 5022) 1) 66 2) 9887 Magic Hair Salon 201, 2/F , Central Plaza, No. 38, Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8356 1730). , 2201 MOMO 1) Four seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3912); 2) The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6638); 3) Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3709); 4) The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1060). Salon MoMo was named one of the best hair salons in China by Coiffure magazine in 2008 because of the outstanding friendly and professional service it provides. Salon MoMo now has five salons located in various 5 star hotels around the PRD. 1) 5; 2) 3; 3) 215 ; 4) 681 C Nail Culture 1)1/F , No.20 Tianlu Garden, Jianshe Si Malu (8356 8158); 2) Shop240, 2/F , Bercy Plaza, Sinopec Tower, Tiyu Xi Lu (3892 2206). 3) 4/F , Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, Pearl River New City (3813 6638) 1 20; 2 2240; 3) Nail Nail 1)G09-G10, ground floor, Peace World Plaza, 362-366 Huanshi Dong Lu (8375 2105); 2) Shop 102, 211 Tianhe Dong Lu (3880 5290). 1) 362-366G09-G10; 2) 211102 Petite Main(Nail) Shop 503B, 5/F , La Perle Plaza, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8338 6802) , 376 503B
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS

EMBA Programme in Business School of Sun Yat-sen University Rm M105, MBA Building, 135 Xingang Xi Lu (8411 1201). www.mbazd.com 135MBA M105
TUTORIAL SCHOOL
Eye Level Nabio Learning Center Rm217219, Upzone, 20 Haiming Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3827 9096) 20 217-219 Whyville Education Suite 3A08, Building A, Long Wei Office Tower, Tianhe Bei, Longkou Zhong Lu (3809 5020).130 A3A08
OVERSEAS STUDY AGENCIES

EIC (Education Information Center Guangdong) 1) 2/F , Guangzhou Library, 42 Zhongshan Si Lu (8386 6665); 2) 12/F Industrial Bank Building, 101 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2282 1688) 1) 422 2)101 12 www.eic.org.cn Golden Arrow Room 2003, Main Tower, Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8331 2863, 8331 2139). www. ukpass.org 339 2003 GZL Intl Consultants Co. Ltd Room 817819, Time Square East, Tianhe Bei Lu (6110 1033). www.gzlco.com 817-819
SO O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F , 545 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2) Shop 13, Metro Plaza, 366 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3881 0898); 3) Shop 103A, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 6299); 4) Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8419 1022); 5) Shop101, Fuli Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District(3826 3718); 6) Shop 15 2/F , Chateau Star River Hotel, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479 0641); 7) Shop81-82, G/F , New City Plaza, Olympic Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu District(3452 1826); 8) Shop 21, Agile Phase II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692 8686); 9) Shop A32-A33, Mingmenhaoyuan, Daliang Dong Lu, Shunde District, Foshan (0757 2228 9733) 1) 545; 2) 36613; 3) 371-375103A; 4) 712101; 5) 2101; 6) 215; 7) 81-82; 8) 21; 9) A32-A33
BUSINESS
BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
American Chamber of Commerce Suit 1801, Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 8335 1476, fax 8332 1642; amcham@amcham-sunthchina.org) www. amcham-southchina.org 81801 Australian Chamber of Commerce Rm1714 -15, Main Tower, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 22372866; fax: 83190765; mail@ austcham-southchina.org). www.austchamsouthchina.org 339 1714 15 Australian Trade Commission 12/F , Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 2887 0188; fax 2887 0201; guangzhou@astrade.gov.au) www.austrade. gov.au 3 12 BenCham, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) Chamber of Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta, Floor 34, 208 Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu (155 2118 2708 ). , 208
TRAINING SCHOOLS
I Mandarin Chinese Training Expertise 1) Suite 1505,the Metro Plaza,183 Tianhe Bei Lu; 2) Suite 2105,South Tower, World Trade Center 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu (2282 9282, 2884 8682). 3)Room1211, the West Tower, Hua Pu Plaza, 9-13 Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (2238 2196). www.iMandarin.net 1)183 1505 2) 371-375 2105 3) 9-13 1211 Alliance Francaise de Canton (French Training Center ) 2/F , 12 Wu Zi Building, Beijiaochang Heng Lu (8380 2501, fax 8380 2502). www.afcanton.org.cn 12 BECTON English Training School 1)5/F , Dong Pu. 433 Zhongshan Dadao (8232 6673) 2)5/F , 14 Xiao Dong Yuan,
EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
Alcanta International College (AIC) 1130 Baiyun Dadao Nan, Baiyun District (8618 3999) , 1130 . www.aicib.org American Intl School of Guangzhou (AISG) 3 Yanyu Nan Lu, Ersha Island (8735 3393). 3 Canadian International School of Guangzhou
SO HIP (Hair Salon) Shop 3, 3/F , 230 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8305 9477)23033 So Spa Champagne Nail Bar 7/F , Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext 2303) 988 7 Toni & Guy Unit 109B-110, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8754 2113, 8754 2116)
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34 www.bencham.org British Chamber of Commerce Rm1206, 12/F , Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu ( Tel: 8331 5013; fax: 8331 5016; events@britchamgd.com) 339 121206 Economic & Commercial Office of Spain in Canton Rm503-504, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7687; fax: 3892 7685). Office hour: 9am-5pm. 10 503-504 European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 2817, Tower A, Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3801 0269; fax: 3801 0275) 9 A2817 FiT Plant Construction & Maintenance Corporation RmB401A, 9 Caipin Lu, Guangdong Science Park, Guangzhou Hi-Tech Industry Zone, Guangzhou (3206 8771) 9B401A French Chamber of Commerce in South China (CCIFC) 2/F , No 64, Shamian Dajie (Tel:8186 9009; Fax: 8121 6228; Email: ccifc-guangzhou@ccifc.org) ( ), 642www.ccifc.org French Trade Commission Rm 803, GITIC, Main Tower, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu. (Tel: 2829 2100, fax 2829 2101; canton@ubifrance.fr) www.ubifrance.com / www.ubifrance.com/cn 339803 German Industry and Commerce Rm 291112, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 8755 2353; fax: 8755 1889; info@gz.china. ahk.de) china.ahk.de 183 2911-12 German Chamber of Commerce Rm 2915, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 8755 2353; fax: 8755 1889; chamber@gz.china. ahk.de) china.ahk.de 1832915 Guangzhou Municipal Board for International Investment 7/F , Guangzhou Municipal Affairs Center, 61, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3892 0742;fax:3892 0747) 61 Guangdong Everbright International Driver Training Center G/F , Youdian Zhong San Jie, Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 5232, 8753 0176) 391 . gzguangda@126.com Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce 23/F , Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1653; fax: 8331 2295; info@ hkcccgd.org) www.hkcccgd.org 339A,23 Hong Kong Trade Development Council 23/F , Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 2889; fax: 8331 1081; guangzhou.office@tdc.org.hk) 339
A23 Italian Chamber of Commerce Rm 948, Office Tower, the Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu ( Tel: 8365 2682; Fax: 8365 2983) 368948 www.cameraitacina.com Italian IPR Desk Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516 0140; email: iprdesk.canton@ice.it) 8141402 Italian Trade Commission Guangzhou office Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516 0140; fax: 8516 0240; email: canton@ice. it ) www.ice.it/paesi/asia/cina/ufficio3.htm, www.italtrade.cn 8 14 1402 New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte.govt.nz) www. nzte.govt.nz122 C1055 China-Philippines Chamber of Commerce Rm 1613, Main Tower, Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8331 1888-71613; fax: 8331 1983; e-mail: cpcc2005@21cn.com) 3391613 Spanish Chamber of Commerce Room 502A, 5/F , R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District. (Tel: 3892 7531; Fax: 3892 7530) 105502A Swedish Trade Council in Guangzhou Rm1205, Main Tower, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel:8331 6019; email: guangzhou@swedishtrade.se) 3391105 Zhejiang Taizhou Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong 2 Yangguang Nan Lu, Shiling, Huadu District (8692 1878) , 2
20813 Sky Triumph 4/F , CITIC PLAZA, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (2223 0022) 233 Servcorp 54FL, Guangzhou Iconic IFC Tower, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu (2801 6000) 5 54 www.servcorp.com.cn The Executive Centre 1) Skyfane Tower, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (2831 7244); 2) Rm 702, Building No.1, Taikoo Hui (2886 1555) 1)1) 810; 2) 1702
1578 Ecuador Room908, R&F Building, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7650; fax: 3892 7550) 10908 France Rm 810, 8/F , Main Tower, Guangdong Intl Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (2829 2000) www.consulfrance-canton.org/ 33910 Germany 14/FTeemTower,208TianheLu,TianheDistrict (Tel: 8313 0000; fax: 8516 8133) www.kanton.diplo.de208 14 Greece Rm 2105, HNA Building, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (Tel: 8550 1114; Fax: 8550 1450; grgencon. guan@mfa.gr) , 8 2105 India Rm 1114, 11/F , Middle Tower, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu (3891 0601) 2811 1114 Indonesia Rm 1201-1223, 2/F , West Building, Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8601 8772; fax 8601 8773; kjrigz@public.guangzhou. gd.cn) 120 21201-1223 Israel 19/F , Development Center, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8513 0509) 319. Guangzhou. mfa.gov.il Italy Rm 1403, International Finance Place (IFP), 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3839 6225; fax: 8550 6370) 8141403 Japan 1/F , East Tower, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8334 3009; fax: 8333 8972) www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp 3681 Korea (Republic) 18/F , West Tower, Intl Trade Centre, Tiyu Dong Lu (Tel: 3887 0555; fax 3887 0923; Guangzhou@mofat.go.kr) 18 Kuwait 10A-10D, Nanyazhonghe Plaza, 57 Lingjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3807 8070; fax: 3807 8007). 5710A-10D Malaysia Rm 1915-1918, 19/F , CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu ((Tel: 3877 0765; Fax: 3877 2320) 233 191915-1918 Mexico Rm2001, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Bei Lu
Community
Associations
Christian Fellowship The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) (Foreigners only. Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am-11:30am.every Sunday. , 6 Guangdong Intl Volunteer Expatriate Service (GIVES) Contact Rosaline Yam (8778 2778; givescn@yahoo.com) www.gives.cn Guangzhou Womens Intl Club (GWIC) Contact Angela Loan (132 4283 2073; webmaster@gwic.org) www.gwic.org
CONSULATES
Australia 12/F , Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 3814 0111; fax: 3814 0112) www.guangzhou.china.embassy.gov. au 3 12 Belgium Rm 1602A, Office Tower, Citic Plaza, 233, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3877 2351; fax: 3877 2353) 233 1601-1602A Cambodia Rm 802, Garden Hotel (Tower), Huangshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8333 8999 - 805; fax: 8365 2361) 808 Canada 801, China Hotel Office Tower,Liu Hua Lu (Tel: 8611 6100, fax: 8667 2401) www. guangzhou.gc.ca 801 Cuba Rm 2411, West Tower, Huapu Plaza, 13 Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 2238 2603, 2238 2604; fax: 2238 2605) 132411 Denmark Rm 1578, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8666 0795; fax: 8667 0315) 122
BUSINESS CENTER
N+1 Business Center 1)14F , Tower B, Victoria Plaza, Tiyu Xi Lu (2838 3936); 2) 21F , C, Poly Fengxing Plaza, 24 Tianhe Lu. www.naddone.com ,1)B14 2) 240C21. Regus 1) 12/F , Tower A, Phase 1, G.T . Land Plaza, No. 85 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District; 2) 25 F , City Development Plaza, No.189, West Ti Yu Lu, Tianhe District; 3) 21 F , Pearl River Tower, No. 15, West Zhujiang Lu, Tianhe District; 4) Tower A, 23/F Center Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District; 5) 13/F Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 1) 85A12 ; 2) 18925; 3) 1521; 4) 16123A; 5)
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(Tel: 2208 1540; fax: 2208 1539) 2082001 Netherlands 34/F , Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3813 2200; fax: 3813 2299) www. hollandinchina.org 208 34 New Zealand Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte.govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 122 1055 Norway Suite 1802, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (3811 3188 Fax: 3811 3199) 233180 Philippines Rm 706-712 Guangdong Intl Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1461; fax: 8333 0573) www.guangzhoupcg.org 339 706-712 Poland 63 Shamian Da Jie (Tel: 8121 9993; fax: 8121 9995) 63 Singapore Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3891 2345; fax: 3891 2933) 2332418 Spain Rm 501/507/508 5/F , R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Pearl River New City (Tel: 3892 7185 / 3892 8909; Fax: 3892 7197). www. maec.es/consulados/canton 105 501/507/508 Switzerland 27/F , Grand Tower, 228, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3833 0450; fax: 3833 0453) www.eda.admin.ch/gz 22827 Thailand , Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Rm M07, 2/F Dong Lu (Tel: 8385 8988; fax: 8388 9567) 3682M07 The Russian Federation 26/A, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (8518 5001 Fax: 8518 5099 (office)/ 8518 5088(visa section)) , 326/A United States 1 Shamian Nan Jie (Tel: 8121 8000; fax: 8121 9001) http://guangzhou-ch.usembassy-china.org.cn/ 1 Vietnam 2/F , Hua Xia Hotel, Haizhou Square, Qiaoguang Lu (Tel: 8330 5911; fax: 8330 5915) B2 www.donlordhotels.com , 63 Dong Fang Hotel 120, Liuhua Lu (8666 9900) www.hoteldongfang.com , 120 Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3888) 5 Four Points 1 By Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0888) , 1 Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 12, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234) www.guangzhou. grand.hyatt.com Rooms: 375 , 12 Guangdong Foreign Businessmen Club Hotel 293 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8737 1288) www.kgfbc.com , 293 Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888) 228 Hengda Hotel Evergrande Royal Scenic Peninsula, Caibin Bei Lu, Jinshazhou (8115 5668) gz.evergrandehotel.com , Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6660 0666) , 515-517. www.hilton.com.cn/ guangzhoubaiyun Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999) 215 www.guangzhoutianhe.hilton. com 28 Holiday Inn City Centre Guangzhou Guangming Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huanshi Dong Lu(6128 6868)www.guangzhou.holiday-inn.com , 28 Holiday Inn Shifu Guangzhou 188, Di Shi Fu Lu, Liwan District (8138 0088) www. holidayinn.com , 188 Hotel Landmark Canton 8 Qiaoguang Lu (8335 5988) www.hotellandmark.com.cn , 8 Majestic Hotel Eastern tower, The Plaza, 625 Tianhe Lu (8757 6888 ext 3918) www.majestichotel. com.cn , 625 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888) , 389 Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (3606 8866) www.pullmanhotels.com , 9 Mingyue Yi Lu, Ramada Pearl Hotel Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8737 2988) www. ramada.com , 9 Royal Tulip luxury Hotels Carat Guangzhou 388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (8396 6866) 388 Rosedale Hotel 348, Jiangnan Dadao Zhong (8441 8888) www.rosedalehotels.com , 348 Royal Marina Plaza 288 Qinghe Dong Lu, Shiqiao, Panyu District (3462 8888) 288 Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) , 208 Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort Northeast of Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695 3888) Sheraton Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort 1 Lion Lake Lu, Henghe Jie, Qingyuan (0763 8888 888) , 1 Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou 1, Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888) www.shangri-la.com Rooms: 704 , 1 Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888) , 988. www.sofitel.com The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou 3, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) www.ritzcarlton.com , 3 The Westin Guangzhou 6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) www.westin.com/guangzhou Rooms: 448 , 6 The Westin Pazhou Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1818) , 681 C. www.westin.com/pazhou The Garden Hotel 368, Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989) www. thegardenhotel.com.cn , 368 White Swan Hotel 1, Shamian Nan Jie(8188 6968) www. whiteswanhotel.com , 1 W Guangzhou 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (2213 1000) W , 26 Plaza 233, TianHe Bei Lu (3877 1400); 2) No.60-62, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town (Opposite The Springfied Kindergarten Inside The Business Circle) (3833 9755); 3) 1/F , No.43, Qiaoyi Yi Jie, Tianhe Bei Lu (3881 3919); 4) Golden Lake Garden, Sha Tai Highway, Tonghe Town (8704 4499); 4) 64, Favorview Palace, Wushan, Huijing South Road Tianhe District (3862 7433) 1233 BMSC-0110; 2) 60-62( ); 3) 43; 4) 6 ; 5) 64 D.D. Store 1) G/F , Section 8, Golden Arch, Ersha Island (8735 3483); 2) G/2B, The Lakefront, 828 Tonghe Lu (3725 8522) 1) 8 ; 2)828 B 2 Super Steak 1) Shop 4A-5A, 1/F , Hai An New Market, #18 Hai An Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (400 8839 903); 2) Shop H07-H08, 3/F , Poly Whisper Garden Guo Liu Bao Market, # 9 Xing Sheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (400 8839 903) 3) Shop A12, Dongshan Market, 2 Guigang Da Malu, Yuexiu District (near to Dongshan Department Store) (400 8839 903); 4) Shop25, Dongchuan Market, 1/F , 92 Dongchuan Lu, Yuexiu District (400 8839 903); 5) Shop55, Clifford Market, Clifford Estates, Panyu District (400 8839 903); 6) ShopJ5, 2/F , Yayuan New Market, 122 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (400 8839 903) , 1) 184A-5A; 2) 9 H07-H08 3) 2 A12 (); 4) 9225; 5) 55; 6)122 J5 Fresh 1/F , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext 2106) 122 HAYAT Food Store Shop 4, Zhaoqing Building, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8363 1089) 304 4 The Italian Corner 3/F , East Tower, Pearl River Building, 360 Huan Shi Dong Lu (8376 6209,8386 3840). 3603 1/F , La Seine Bakery & Pastry Shop Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2738). Daily 9am-10 33 Panificio Mincuzzi Shop 6, 1/F , 1 Guigang Da Malu, Yuexiu District (139 2641 8882) 16. Oliver Supermarket 1)Main Store, No.2 ,1/F , Clifford Mansion, Mingyue Yi Lu (8735 9202); 2)Castle Hill Branch, 1 Castle Hill Broadway, Jiahe, Baiyun District (8618 8239); 3) 1/F , Holiday Club, Clifford Hotel, Clifford Estates (8471 4755); 4) New World Branch (Dongguan), RmB, 1/F , 16 Dongcheng Dong Lu, New world Garden, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769 2245 6005) www.oliver-foods. com 1) 12; 2); 3) ; 4) 161B Sharefoods 1) Shop 102, Zhonghai Jing Hui Hua Ting, 33 Liede Dadao Zhong, Zhujiang New Town (3801 9690); 2) Shop C4B, Area A2, Dongcheng Center, Dongcheng Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan. (0769 2339 5012) , 1)33 102; 2) A2C4B Wencle (8555 3047) service@wencle.com
SHOPPING
BOOKSTORES
Copies of thats PRD magazine can be purchased at the following bookstores marked with Benshop 1) 102, 2 Qing Cai Gang, Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 7821).Daily 12am12pm; 2) 5/F , Goelia 225 Space, 225 Beijing Lu. All cards(8336 0050). , 1) 2102; 2)225 2255 Bid Bookstore Rm 604, 6/F , Guangzhou Book Center, No.123, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3886 0672). 123 6604 Fang Suo Commune MU 35, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2327). 10am-10pm. , 383MU35. www.fangsuo.cn Playground 2/F , Anding Li, 238 Wenming Lu (8384 0681). 2382 SDC360 Bookstore Shop No.17, 255 Jiangnan Dadao Zhong, Haizhu District (3434 4887). SDC360 25517() Tang Ning Bookstore 3, Back Street, CITIC Plaza, 233, TianHe Bei Lu (3877 3475). 233 BM3 The Chet's Bookshop Booth J, Zhaohui business center 8 Tianshou Lu, Tianhe District (3880 0816). 12am11pm. 8 J University Mega City Bookstore 1, Zhong Shan University Business Center, University Mega City (3933 2815) 1 Xue You Bookstore North 30, Bai Yun Dadao Bei (3620 9429) 30 Guangzhou Books Center 123 Tianhe Lu (3886 4208, 3886 9768). Daily 9.30am-9.30pm. All cards. 123 New Page 4/F , Guangzhou Books Center, 123 Tianhe Lu (3884 5482). Daily 9:30am-9:30pm. 123 4 Shi Shu Ren Jia 1)37 Shishu Lu (8184 0545); 2)Shop216217, shopping arcade of Clifford Estate, Panyu District (3471 5405); 3) Shop 12, Liyin Building, Riverside Garden, Panyu District (8450 5579). 137 2216-2173) 12
HOTEL
Hotels with the sign of a golden key are members of the Golden Key Alliance.
Guangzhou Hotels
Chateau Star River Hotel Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) www.chateaustarriver.com , Chimelong Hotel Panyu Dadao,Panyu District (8478 6838) www.chimelonghotel.com.cn , China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel.com ,122 Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888) , 339 Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu 189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District (3690 0888) , 189. www.crowneplaza.com Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) www.crowneplaza.com 28 Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu 189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District (3690 0888) 189 Dragon Lake Princess Hotel Dragonlake Community, Huadong Town, Huadu District (3690 8888) , Donlord Hotel 63, Guangzhou Dadao Bei (8774 8999)
MARKET & SPECIALTY STORES

Baima Garment Market 16 Zhannan Lu (near Guangzhou Train Station), Yuexiu District (8622 8888) 16() Highsun String and Cloth Market 1-4/F Haiyin Building, 429 Yanjiang Dong Lu (8379 6572). Daily 9.30am-7pm. / 4291-4 Highsun Electric Appliances Market 56-58 Donghu Lu, Da Sha Tou (8379 5897). Daily 9.30am-6.30pm. 56-58 Lingyuan Xi Telecom Goods Street Lingyuan Xi Lu, near China Plaza Onelink International Toys and Gifts Wholesale Market 39 Jiefang Nan Lu (Haizhu Square station, Metro Line No.2) 8328 0088
IMPORTED FOOD SHOPS

Aussino Food & Wine Shop No.9,103 Xincheng Nan Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu (3880 0474). Daily 9am-9pm. All cards. ,9103 Corners Deli 1) 10, Unit SC-01, Back Street BM, Citic
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39 Gang Ding Computer City Therere several computer centers adjoin one another. Gang Ding, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. Yue He Pets and Plants Market Huadi Dadao Zhong, Fangcun District (8152 9293) Leer Kids Clothing Company With two wholesale stores in Guangzhou, the company designs, produces and sells kids garments of high quality at competitive prices. 1) Booth 1108-1109, B4 Building, Jindong International Clothing Town, Fengjin Lu, Shijin Jie, Baiyun District; 2) C0054, Phase A, Guangda Garment Trading Centre, Shijin Jie, Baiyun District (Tel: 8555 3047, 13560163358; email: waihui911@126. com). 11 B41108-11092 AC0054 Zhan Xi Garment Wholesale Market Zhanxi Lu (east side of the Guangzhou Train Station), Yuexiu District
Commercial Center, 76-80 Gongye Dadao, Haizhu District (8961 1250). 1) 40 2-3 ; 2) 600; 3)1339 ; 4) 3 ; 5)76-80 Jusco Basement of TeeMall, 208 Tianhe Lu (8559 2238), daily 10am-10pm; 208 Metro 1) 351 Huangpu Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (8393 8888); 2)1/F , Juran Plaza, NO.1518, Jichang Lu, Baiyun Dist. (6283 7600) 1) 351 ; 2) 1518 Organic Times Unit 1102-03, 11/F , Tower West, Yuexiu Neo-Metroplis, 238 Zhongshan liu Lu (8104 9698 ) 238 11C02-03 www. organictimes.hk ParkNShop 1) F1-3, Jintian Square, 559565 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District; 2)228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District; 3) F1-4, Fujing Garden, 68 Xingang Xi Lu, Haizhu District; 4) B1 , GrandBuy Sunny Mall , 2 Baoye Lu, Baogang Dadao , Haizhu District; 5) F1, Hengbao Plaza , Changshou Lu / Baohua Lu, Liwan District 1) 559-565; 2) 228; 3)68 ; 4)2 ; 5133 PNS City B1, LIT Department Store, 621625 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District. 621625 PNS International Shop 107, B1, 74 Huijing Bei Lu, Favorview Palace, Tianhe District (3802 8457) 74C2 107; Taste 3/F , China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu 333 Tesco 1) B1 Jiarun Plaza, 1419 Guangzhou Dadao Bei, Baiyun District (8727 0188); 2) B1-F4, No.281 Zhongshan Liu Lu (exit at Xi Men Kou metro station), Yuexiu District (2289 7088) 1)1419 ; 2)281-287
2334504B - 4508A Guangmao Property Room141, 15F , West Tower, Fortune Plaza, 114-118, Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District. (Tel:3880 4833; fax: 3880 4557; e-mail: linna@guangmao.cc) 114-11815141 Guangzhou Xing Ye Real Estate Agency Company Shop 108,Cai Fu Square, 116118 Ti Yu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3893 2018) 116-118 108 Hope Real Properties Shop 13, 1/F , 390 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3825 9643) 39013 My Top Home Property Agency Rm 106, 1st building, Fuli Edinburgh International Apartments, HuaJiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (Tel: 3768 8866; fax: 3768 8927) 1106 Santa Fe Rm 1307, West Tower, Yangcheng International Trade Center, Tiyu Done Lu (3887 0630/31/32) , 1307 www.santaferelo.com Westmin Plaza 50 Zhongshan Qi Lu (8130 3633) Website: www.seagroup.com.hk 50
The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) (Foreigners only. Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am-11:30am.every Sunday. , 6 Dongshan Christian Church 9 Sibei Tongjin, Yuexiu District. (8777 6305) English worship: 3.30pm every Sunday. Free admission. 9 Sacred Heart Cathedral (Shishi) 56 Jiu Bu Qian, Yide Lu. Worship Hours: 7am-10am, every Sunday. Free admission. Shamian Catholic Church Our Lady of Lourdes 14 Shamian Da Jie, Shamian Island, Liwan District. Worship Hour: 8:00 am, every Sunday. Free admission. 14 Union Church Grace Fellowship It opens to citizens of all nations with English service available. 9 Dongping Zhong Lu, Baiyun Dadao Bei. www.gduts. org 9
OUTDOOR SPORTS
Decathlon 1) Intersection of Huangcun Da dao and Huanchang Lu (Southeast Guangzhou Olympics Centre) (8216 9990); 2) Inside Deco Park, Yingbin Dadao, Panyu District (3910 2666). Mon-Sun 9.30am8pm. All cards. 1 2 Dongchuan Sports City 3 Dongchuan Lu (8388 5039). 93 Guangzhou G-Link Golf Appliance CO. Ltd. 1) Hall 129, Pavilion K, South China Sports& Stationery goods Market, Nanan Lu, Liwan District (Tel: 8117 0130/ 159 1879 0868 ; Fax: 8117 0130; email:glinkgolf@163.com); 2) Hall 107, Pavilion AB, South China Sports& Stationery goods Market, Nanan Lu, Liwan District ( Tel: 8117 0130/ 159 1879 0868 ; Fax: 8117 0130) , 1) K129; 2) AB107 www.glinkgolf.51.com Traveler Outdoor 6 Tianhe Nan Er Lu (8756 4413). 6 www. lxj.com.cn
CULTURAL LANDMARKS
Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci or Guangdong Folk Art Museum) Zhongshan Qi Lu (exit at Chen Jia Ci metro station), Liwan District (8181 4371). Daily 8:30am - 5:30pm. Admission: RMB 10. Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King 867 Jiefang Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (3618 2920). Daily 9am - 5:30pm. Admission: RMB12. 867 Night Cruise on the Pearl River Get on board at Dashatou Pier, Tianzi Pier or Xiti Pier. Book tickets for the deluxe dinner cruise, call 8375 3751 or visit www.gzboattrip.com.cn. Admission ranges from RMB30-100/per person. , Shamian Island (exotic sight of European-style buildings) Northern bank of Bai E Tan (White Swan Pond), Liwan District
SERVICED RESIDENCES
Ascott IFC Guangzhou No.5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3838 9888) , 5 Fraser Suites Guangzhou OneLink Walk, 232_2, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2863 0800) , 232-2 Golden Lake Garden 938,Sha Tai Bei Road, Guangzhou (8720 2233; Fax: 8720 2290) 938 Oakwood Gold Arch Residence Guangzhou District 3, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (2883 3888) Oakwood Premier Guangzhou 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 3883) , 28 Regal Riviera Clair International Intermediary Services, D yue tao Porch.Regal Riviera (6129 7721) D Serviced Suites 57-61/F , Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888) 339 Springdale Service Residence Tower B1, 105 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8396 6088, Fax: 8280 8319). 105B1 The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou 3 Xing An Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6662) , 3 . www.theresidencesguangzhou.com Victory Garden 11-23 Mingyue Yi Lu, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (Tel: 8738 2220, Fax: 8738 1001). 11-23 New World Executive Residence 48 Qing Feng Street, Zhujiang New City, Guangzhou(Tel: 3837 1688, Fax: 3837 1638) , 48
MY HOME
FURNITURE & DECORATION
B&Q 1)305 Huangpu Dadao Zhong (8552 8686), 2) 1276 Guangzhou Dadao Nan (opposite South China Automobiles Trade City (8420 6611). 1)305 2) 1276 , 156 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe DisIKEA 1/F trict (8562 2345). www.IKEA.cn 1561 IQ Air Room 1503, 1008 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 10081503 84217681 www.iqair-china.com Onelink International Toys and Gifts Wholesale Market 39 Jiefang Nan Lu (Haizhu Square station, Metro Line No.2) (8328 0088) 39 Phinns Casa 3-04, Area B, Yangcheng Creative Industry Zone, 309 Huangpu Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3803 1598) 309 3-04 Times Lifestyle Section C, 4/F Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu (3882 1032). 28C Wei Jia Si International Furniture Centre 188 Huangpu Dadao Xi (8529 3007). 188
SHOPPING AREAS AND MALLS

Beijing Lu Shopping Street Beijing Lu area, Yuexiu district. China Plaza 33 Zhong Shan San Lu (Exit A of Maytyrs Park station, Metro Line 1) 33 A Exported Fashion Street Huale Lu, at the back of Garden Hotel Grandview Mall 228 Tianhe Lu (Exit D2&D3 of Ti Yu Zhong Xin station, Metro Line 1). 228 (D2/D3) Guangzhou Friendship Store (Headquarters) 369 Huanshi Dong Lu (8348 3105). 369 La Perle Plaza 367 Huanshi Dong Lu (8336 0222) Daily 10am-10pm. 367 May Flower Plaza 68 Zhongshan Wu Lu (Exit E of Gong Yuan Qian station, Metro Line 1&2). www.mayflowerplaza.com 68/E Shanxiajiu Shopping Street Shangjiu Lu and Xiajiu Lu area, Liwan District. TeeMall 208 Tianhe Lu (Exit C&D of Ti Yu Xi station, Metro Line 1) 208C/D The Canton Place T25, Kaixuan New World, Zhujiang New Town (3874 0988). , T25. Tianhe Nan Shopping Area Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, at the back of Teem Mall (Ti Yu Xi station, Metro Line 1) ,
MUSLIM TEMPLES
Huaisheng (Guangta) Mosque 56 Guangta Lu. Yuexiu District. 56 Haopan Mosque 378 Haopan Jie, Tian Cheng Lu, Yuexiu District. 378 Nansheng Mosque 112 Danan Lu, Yuexiu District. 112 Xiaodongying Mosque 1 Xiaodongying, Yuehua Lu 1
THEME PARKS
Chimelong Paradise Amusement Park Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 2888). Daily 9am - 7pm. Adults RMB170, Child RMB90. www.chimelongparadise.com Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park Dashi Town, Panyu District (8478 3333). Daily 9am - 6:30pm. Adults RMB150, Child RMB80. www.xjzoo.com.cn Chimelong Water Park Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (8479 2222) www.chimelongwaterpark.com Chimelong International Circus Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (8479 6600). Daily 5:30pm-9pm. Adults RMB150, Child RMB90. www.clcircus.com Guangzhou Crocodile Park Shibei Dadao, Dashi Town, Panyu District (8478 0333-8102) Daily 9:30am - 6pm. Adults RMB60, Children RMB30. www. gzcrocpark.com Guangzhou Ocean World Inside Guangzhou Zoo, 120 Xianlie Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (3766 0250). Daily 9am-6pm. Admission: RMB100. www. gzow.com. 120
INTERIOR DESIGN
Hua Shi Interior Design Room 3018, A area, North Building, 188 Huangpu Dadao Xi (8529 3291, 8529 3150). 188A3018 Shang Pin Home Decoration G, 4/F , East Tower, Fu Xing Commercial Building, 161, Huang Pu Dadao Xi. (6100 4066). www. spzp.com 161 4
TOURIST SITES
BUDDHIST TEMPLES
Guangxiao Temple 109 Guangxiao Lu, Yuexiu District (8108 8867). Daily 6am - 5pm. Admission: RMB 5. www.gzgxs.org. 109 Hualin Temple Xilaizheng Jie, Xiajiu Lu Bei, Liwan District (8139 3175). Daily 8am - 5pm. Free Admission. Liurong Temple 87 Liurong Lu, Yuexiu District (8339 2843). Daily 8am - 5pm. Admission: RMB 10, Flower Pagoda: RMB10. 87
PROPERTY SERVICES
CB Richard Ellis Rm804, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (2883 9258) 10 804 DTZ Room 4504B-4508A, CITIC Plaza Office Tower,233 Tianhe Bei Lu(3877 0878)
SUPERMARKETS
Carrefour 1) 2-3F Wanguo Plaza, 40, Qianjin Lu (8426 2633); 2) Kangwang Zhong Lu, Liwan District(8133 7854) 3)Blossom Plaza, No. 1339 Jichang Lu, Baiyun District (3663 7188);4) 3 Henglong Jie, Yuancun, Tianhe District (8564 8472); 5) Jiaxin
CHURCHES
Christian Fellowship
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CLASSIFIEDS
ACCOUNTING FIRMS
David Business License Registration & Accounting Co. For Foreigners!! 1.Professional service in business license registration in Guangzhou; 2.Accounting and tax services both in Hongkong and Guanghzou; 3.HongKong and BVI company registration; 4.Hongkong Visa application; 5.China residence permit; Tel :020-8317 7070 Website: www.david2002.com Guangdong Everbright International Driver Training Center We're professional in handling all kinds of driving license issues. Huangshi Dong Lu 391 (83865232,87530176)gzguangda@126.com
CHURCH
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Expatriates welcome! Large group multi-national, non-denominational expatriate Christians hold English services Sundays 10.00am to 11.30am. Need foreign citizenship proof. E-mail: info@gicf.net Tel: 1366 234 6904.
MONTHS for beginners Tailor-made courses which focus on conversation. EASY WAY TO LEARN CHINESE CHARACTERS helps you to learn Chinese characters . One-on-one courses and classes in JOY Conveniently located at #17E, Di Jing Da Sha in Taojin Road , GZ. Call: Alice 136 0279 9251 or 020-8348 3143. Website: www.joychinese.com. Email: alicelm@joy-chinese. com. Skype:joy-chinese. Free demo classes are always available. Enrolling for our new 2013 evening and weekend classes for beginners. Younghwa Language Center Courses: Mandarin, English. ADD: 1101, 11/F, Hongxiang Building, 615, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District. (Tel: 3849 7100) www. gzyoungyoung.net
FREE quotation from our multilingual expat staff. Tel: (020) 8767-8023 Fax: (020) 8767-8091 Email: guangzhou@aemovers.com.hk Website: www.aemovers.com.hk
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
CureSoon Health & Medical Consult Ltd. We provide expatriates with professional health consultation and medical services, Specialists and professors come from Affiliated hospitals of Sun Yat-Sen University.24-hrs hotline: 400-8833-911 www.cure-soon.com Harris Corporate Services Ltd Guangzhou | Shanghai | Beijing | Hong Kong Established since 1972 WFOE & Rep. Office Set Up Accounting & Tax Compliance Payroll, HR & Visa Solutions Hong Kong & Offshore Company Registration Hong Kong & China Bank Account Opening Serving all your business needs for investing in China. Call us for a free consultation. Tel: (86)20-3762 1108 Mobile: 189-261-87461 Email: info.gz@harrissec.com.cn Kaiyi Dental Clinic Kaiyi dental clinic is a five star healthcare facility providing excellence. in quality, service, hospitality and luxury. Office hours: 9:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00 from Monday to Sunday. Please make an advanced appointment. Add: Penthouse (11/F), Ice Flower Hotel, 2 Tianhe Roand North, Guangzhou 211 Tel: 86-20-3886 4821, E-mail: gzdentist@ yahoo.com.cn Website: www.gzdentist.com
Asian Tigers Mobility Is an international relocation specialist started in 1988 handling visa and immigration, orientation, home finding, international, domestic and local moves and settling in services in China. We are FAIM & ISO 9001-2008 accredited, members of the OMNI and FIDI which gives us the global representation. Contact us: Tel:(8620) 8326 6758 / 8666 2655 E-mail: general.can@asiantigers-china.com Website: www.asiantigers-mobility.com
BUSINESS SERVICES
JOBS OFFERED
Eclipse English Education Native English teachers wanted.Competitive pay with flexible scheduling.Free Chinese classes for employees.Tianhe location. (020)33369791 or 38780382 Mrs.Wong South China HR English Website (English. job168.com) China's most famous & professional job hunting website 8/F, Nanfang Jingdian Building, No. 198 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 1/F,Huapu Building, No.104 Tianhe Road,Guangzhou (Tel: 85584676) (english.job168.com) 198 104 AGS FourWinds is a leading company in Door to Door relocation solutions. We specialize in international, and domestic removals as well as storage for the past 39 years. We have 126 branches in over 78 countries Contact us for FREE survey and quotation: Tel : +8620 8363 3735 +86 20 8363 4356 Email: sales-guangzhou@agsfourwinds.com Website: www.agsfourwinds.com Crown Relocations is a Worldwide Relocation Services Company providing a full range of Relocation, Moving, Storage and Record Management Services. With more than 45 years experience, 13 offices throughout China and over 300 Crown owned offices in more than 58 countries, Crown Relocations is ISO certified with multilingual, experienced staff. Tel: +86 20 8364 2852 Email: guangzhou@crownrelo.com Website: www.crownrelo.com Santa Fe Relocation Services is the leading international relocation company, offers professional relocation, moving and records management services through 120 offices (15 offices in China) in 50 countries and provides a single source solution to our customers and partners across three continents; Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. Tel: 3887 0630/31/32 Email: Guangzhou@santafe.com.cn Website: www.santaferelo.com Rayca Moving & Transportation Services With 10 years experience, Rayca provides international, domestic, local moving services
Regus Business Centre Premium Business Centre 11 in the Pearl River Delta, 70+ in Greater China Tel: +86 400 120 1205 www.regus.cn Regus is the worlds largest provider of workplace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the worlds largest network of video communication studios. Asiabs & B.string Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai 1) Setting-up HK, BVI and other offshore company 2) Setting-up WFOE, JV, Representative Office in China mainland 3) Accounting, Taxation, HR, Visa & Trading service Tel:852 8102 2592 /86 21 58362605 86 10 65637970 Website: www.AsiaBS.com www.Stringbc.com E-mail: info@stringbc.com
Classic Mandarin Training Centre Courses: Daily Life Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK course, Short-term Chinese, Kids Chinese. English and Japanese. Tutoring, Cantonese, Corporate Training. Cultural courses: Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Paintings, YOGA,Erhu. E-mail:study@classic-mandarin.com SZ Campus Add: Room 11F Seaview Square, No.18 Taizi Rd., SheKou, ShenZhen (next to Seaworld) 18 11F)
MOVING & SHIPPING
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JOY Chinese Language Training Center: Learn Chinese successfully, through very enjoyable & practical courses. A range of courses including: CHINESE EXPRESSJOY CHINESE IN 3
Asian Express is an expert in international, domestic, local household goods and office moving, storage and full relocation services. We have been servicing Chinese mainland since 1980, which makes us one of the most experienced moving companies . Call today and get an obligation
& a pet relocation service. We can effectively move you anywhere with competitive prices! You move, you save! Service hotline: 400-048-9099 Email: info@raycatrans.com Website:www.raycatrans.com H&R International Cargo trading limited Office:+86 20 8363 3840 Email: info@hrcargochina.comSERVICES
department. For enquiry: peggie@jrecorporate.cn Mobile:+86-159-8920-8862 Tel: +86-020-87320712/0713 Visit JRE at: www.jrecorporate.cn
TRAVEL
Free N Easy Travel An International Travel Agency in GZ, offers you the most competitive airfares, best discounted hotels worldwide and great getaway packages. Call our Toll free no.800-830-2353 or Tel 3877 2345 or email us at Guangzhou@fnetravel. com or visit us at our travel center at 218 Sky Galleria, CITIC PALAZA, 233 Tianhe North Road or check for more details at our website---www .fnetravel .com Lotus Holiday Your Personalized Tour Planer; Excellent English Speaking , Professional in International & Domestic Air Tickets ; Tour Packages; Hotel Reservation Etc. Contact us for quotes : JACKY email: jacky@lotusholiday.com Tel : 020-83180695 / 13533167564 Michelle email : vip@lotusholiday.com Tel : 020-8318 4722
PROPERTY SERVICES
Colliers International provides exclusive high-end serviced apartments in Beaumonde (Tianhe) and constantly performing professional multi-lingual leasing service for expatriates with outstanding property storage and efficient respondence upon individual demands. For enquiry: Belinda.chu@colliers.com Mobil: 13145716435 Tel:020-38193840 Joanna Real Estate is one of the largest real estate consulting companies in China,focused on providing professional Residential Relocation Service to the expatriate communities and outsourcing relocation services for our corporate HR
QUIZ
Complete these two questions and send your answers to marketing.prd@urbanatomy.com before this 20th of the month.
Spot the location

Can you spot the location of this landmark in GZ?
Last months answer is Haichuang Temple (Haichuang Park).
Chinese Corner
jng d zh w
What is the figurative meaning of this phrase?

A. Short-sighted and arrogant. B. Curious and courageous. C. Learned and silent.
Cantonese Primer
Last months Chinese Corner question: what is the actual meaning of ch shu m lng ? Answer: C Explanation: refers to carriage and refers to horse. The original meaning of is endless stream of horse and carriage. Now it is used to describe the heavy traffic.
faat3 ngau6 dau6 f di

/ Lost in thought. Daydreaming/ Staring blankly
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CRYPTIC PICTURES
cLASSIC VIDEO GAME

subject Answers to Cryptic Pictures by March 12 for a chance to win.
Win!
Weve got 5 pairs of tickets to the thats PRD Murphys Pub Crawl on March 17 (p58) to give away. But its going to take some effort to get your hands on them. Solve our classic video game title cryptic pictures and send the answers to marketing.prd@urbanatomy.com with the
Last months answers: 1. Gulliver's Travels 2. Jane Eyre 3. Kidnapped 4. Kim 5. Moby Dick 6. Robinson Crusoe 7. Uncle Toms Cabin 8. Vanity Fair
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