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Travel Excellent 26 An Vaca-Xi’an With her days in China now numbered, Viviana continues exploring various cities and attractions around the country.

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Where to find the best brews of Hangzhou.

Christina Lee walks us through her creative, fool-proof process in mastering a new language.

30 Entrepreneurs of Hangzhou Ben Speyer shares some essential tips on doing business in China.

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Ministry: China will quickly implement trade deals with US On Wednesday, China's Ministry of Commerce said that the latest China-US trade talk on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Argentina was a successful one and China has confidence on implementing its consensus.

China issues guideline on developing educational standards China's Ministry of Education has issued a guideline on developing educational standards. According to China's Standardization Law, the educational standards mentioned in the guideline refers to the technical requirements that need to be unified in the educational sector. The key areas to develop standards according to the guideline include the establishment, construction and management of educational institutions, school facilities, and school subjects and curriculums, among others.

France suspends fuel tax, but protesters vow to fight on A substantial number of Chinese private companies have been attracted to Hainan since the central government announced in April that it would transform the entire island of Hainan into the country's 12th and largest free trade pilot zone. The French government's decision to suspend fuel tax and utility hikes on Tuesday, did little to appease protesters, who called the move a "first step" and vowed to fight on after large-scale rioting in Paris, last weekend. In a major U-turn for the government, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced in a live televised address that the planned increases, which were set to be introduced in January, would be postponed until summer.

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Frustrated migrants from caravan breach US border Central American migrants stuck on the threshold of the United States in Mexico breached the border fence on Monday, risking almost certain detention by US authorities but hoping the illegal entry will allow them to apply for asylum.

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8.34 million On Thursday, the Ministry of Education said that a total of 8.34 million college students are expected to graduate in 2019. They will face great challenges in finding jobs or starting up businesses.

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20 billion China's first global mobile satellite communication and internet space project via low earth orbit (LEO) satellites has been launched in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

The project has drawn an investment of about 20 billion yuan (about $2.9 billion) for its first phase, making it the largest investment for a single commercial aerospace program in China,

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HAXNBAUER GERMAN RESTAURANT & BAR (IN77 BRANCH)

By Alison G

THE MASTER OF THE GERMAN PORK KNUCKLE

he restaurant’s name ‘Haxnbauer’ originates from two German words “Haxn”, meaning Pork Knuckle and “Bauer”, meaning farmer. Together, the two combine to create ‘Pork Farmer’, or someone who is an expert in pork, or a master of pork-based dishes. The restaurant takes pride in its delectable tasting pork knuckles and authentic German dishes and beer, all of which are imported to China from Germany. There are seven Haxnbauer German Restaurant and Bars, with the original in Munich, Germany and six others in China. Luckily, we don’t have to travel far to find an authentic German pretzel, pork, chicken sausages, chicken, veal and seafood. The Haxnbauer German Restaurant and Bar is located in Hangzhou’s prime shopping

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district and has been there for three years ensuring people know they are here to stay. Being just a short walk away from the scenic views of West Lake, you can experience western food and walk into the history of Hangzhou before or after your meal. This is the perfect place for a meet up with a small group of friends for some drinks. You can enjoy draft Hefe-Weissbier (0.3L: 48RMB - 1L: 118RMB) or low-alcohol bottled beer like Erdinger Alkoholfrei (48RMB). As you scroll through their menu you find authentic dishes from various parts of Germany. Starting with the Brezel mit suBem Senf (pretzel and sweet mustard, 15RMB), Sauer Marinierte Schweinshaxe (Sour and Spicy Knuckle 68RMB), 3 Belegte Brote (Pork, Sausage,

and Salmon German Sandwiches, 58RMB), Wurzig mariniertes halbes Hahnchen mit (Spicy Marinated Half Chicken, 98RMB) or the Kalbsgoulash mid Gemuse (Veal Goulash, 128RMB). The taste of the food is more than worth the price. Daily Happy Hour from 20:00-23:00 with buy-oneget-one-free on beer (excl. Holidays). Haxnbauer German Restaurant & Bar (in77 Branch) 海森堡现代德国餐厅 ( 湖滨银泰 in77 店 ) Room 103, Area B, In77 Shopping Centre, 7 Dongpo Lu 东坡路 7 号湖滨银泰 in77B 区 1 层 103 室） 8659-3580 10:00 - 23:00

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THE TOP BAR-BANDS IN HANGZHOU By Adam Laszlo

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There are many bars and restaurants that offer live music almost every night of the week, but how do you know which is the best fit for you? This month we have collected the top bar-bands in Hangzhou that are definitely worth a visit. Either for dinner of just for a few drinks, these bands will spice up your evenings!

A talented 5-piece band focusing on jazz. They are only staying in Hangzhou temporarily, so you only have the chance to see them until the 14th of January – don’t miss them! How to find them: JZ Club (6 Liuying Lu - Nanshan Lu / 柳营路 6 号 - 靠南山路 ) // Tuesday – Sunday 21:15 – 00:30 //

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One of the finest bands in Hangzhou with sounds of funk, soul and rock. (Editor Adam’s comment: these guys are simply amazing, if you want to enjoy some real music then this is a band for you) How to find them: Eudora Station (101107 Nanshan Lu / 南山路 101-107 号 ) // Wednesday – Sunday, 21:30-01:00

A Philippine band focusing on R&B, pop and jazzy tunes. Playing all the crowd favourites, these guys are guaranteed to make you dance! How to find them: Socia10 Vineyard (1F, Zhongtian Mansion, 173 Yugu Lu / 玉古路 173 号中田大厦 1 楼 ) // Friday – Sunday, 20:30-1:00 //

A new band in the city playing the best pop & rock hits. Enthusiastic up-and-comers ready to provide the soundtrack to your night. How to find them: Midtown Brewery (1F, Midtown Shangri-La, 6 Changshou Lu , 长寿路 6 号杭州城中香格里拉大酒店 1 楼 ) // Tuesday – Sunday, 20:30-00:15 // redstarhangzhou.com

So Gav, tell us where you’re from and when you came to China? I came to China in 2007 and I’m from Manchester, England. At the time I was traveling around the world because life at home was really boring. I decided to get out of the UK so I bought a round-the-world plane ticket. I went to Thailand and spent 6-8 months there. After that, my brother came to mind, who had lived in China for many years. I thought to myself “I’m broke, I’ll go see my brother, make some money and then continue on my travels”. So, originally China was just meant to be a financial pitstop. And then I just stayed here. I really liked it here so I figured why not stay! What did you do in your country before leaving? I used to do a few things including installing security systems including camera systems and audio systems, also general electrician work.

A n I nt e r v i ew w i t h A n A r t i s t :

GAV MUNRO Gav Munro is an artist from Manchester in the UK and has lived in Hangzhou for the last 12 years. He was named as 'Artist and Outstanding Foreign Resident of the G20 Summit' in 2016. He has also painted portraits for the famous including Scottish comedian Billy Connolly which was chosen by the BBC as a finalist in the Portrait of a Lifetime project. 8

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What about music and art? In the beginning, I never did art seriously. In the UK it was just a hobby for me. I played music, but there was a problem that stopped me playing, in that about 15 years ago people stopped hiring bands in Manchester and it was a lot more difficult to find work. A lot of venues started closing. I thought to myself: “What should I do?”. I continued playing on the weekends, but that was it.

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How did you get the idea to start drawing? It was when I first came here in 2007. I wanted to decorate the apartment I was living in. It was kind of small, a little apartment in the downtown area of Hangzhou. I went looking for some art work. I looked around and I couldn’t find anything. I thought “well, I’ll try to do myself!”. I went to the art market and took some canvases. Looking back now they were really, really bad, but at the time I thought they were great. I took one of them to a pub called ‘Maya Bar’ and Tim, the owner, said to me “It’s ok. Bring some more. Do some more”. So, I did some more for Maya Bar for them to put on their walls. I felt good about it and eventually people started buying them!

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That portrait of you, did you paint it yourself? No. Juliette (Gav’s wife) did that. She is annoyingly talented [laughs]. It annoys me because I had been painting for years and I was in a good place and one day she said to me “I think I can paint”, to which I replied “No, no, no! It is very unique skill to be able to paint!”. When she had finished I took one look and thought to myself “It’s the best painting I’ve never done”.

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What painting are you working on now? I’m doing a rock collection for a show, including 5 big pieces: An Elvis picture, Debbie Harry picture, maybe even an Amy Whitehouse picture as well. Mostly I just do portraits for people.

I woke up like nothing would ever be enough and my body is an instrument

You can find Gav rocking out on guitar at the jam nights every Tuesday at Eudora and see more of his work at gavmunro. co.uk

By S.R. Today I woke up on a bed of coffee and the spills of last night’s dreams, Today I woke up like I should have taken up the world yesterday. I woke up like I was supposed to save hungry children from starvation, And go fill the walls of every single person’s brain into the colors of my imagination My body is the only thing I have and I woke up like it was not enough, I woke up like it would never be enough so I strain my brain thinking and tire my soul praying, I woke up like the world is waiting for me to be a messenger and yes, among all these delusions of grandeur, I still find myself too small, too big, too much, too much, too much, Too much for anyone who wouldn’t want to be intoxicated I understand it now. On days like these I wake up on a bed of coffee and energized veins, Without the need of any other boost, without the need of any other push, And this, this is exactly why I am too much for everyone else but never enough for myself.

INTERESTED IN WRITING? Become a part of the up and coming Hangzhou literary scene with the Hangzhou Writers Association. Scan the QR for info on monthly meetups, as well as how to submit your work online. All Gav's portraits together redstarhangzhou.com

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SPOTTED IN HANGZHOU: Ksenia Diverinskaia Music Teacher Russia

Nicky China

Ramsey Clark

Musician / Singer USA

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MEET THE LOCALS By Annie Clover

Which is your favourite restaurant?

with different sauces for any taste and won’t disappoint any lover of seafood. Traditional Chinese snacks and quick and efficient service makes this restaurant very popular, so you may need to get in line for a table early to avoid the crowds. You can find Lúyú restaurants in any part of the city, but my favourite is nearby the West lake in Lixing Plaza ( 利星广场 ).

What about for Western food?

For Western food, one of my favorite places is a Mexican restaurant called Mojito bar (Lanjiawan Branch). Delicious and inexpensive food attracts many students from the nearby universities to come and take advantage. The atmosphere in there is always really cool and fun.

What is your favourite food?

My favorite dish is potato - I can eat it a thousand times a day. Fortunately, I can find some kind of potato-based dish in most restaurants in China. In foreign restaurants I can find mashed potato, potato wedges, French fries, jacket or sometimes even baked potato. Even in Chinese cuisine: spicy raw sour potato salad, or beef and stewed potato. Yummy!

What do you do for fun in Hangzhou?

For fun I like nature and animals so my choices in Hangzhou are simple: a lake in Linan ( 临安 ), Hangzhou Safari Park, Linping Tiandu Park ( 临平天都城 ), an amusement park in Xiaoshan district called Hangzhou Paradise ( 杭州乐园 ) and a Water Street in the style of Venice nearby there.

How do you spend your time?

I love spending my time practicing and playing music. I find myself going to several jam sessions every week (9 bar, Eudora, Wade’s, Social10). I love eating food at Wade’s Bar and Grill, the menu is versatile and moderately priced. I also love hanging out with my friends and because they are all musicians, we love to play music together.

What do you usually eat?

I am a meat and vegetables guy so I prefer anything that is grilled and I really love salads. So a nice steak and salad is probably my preferable meal - something easy to find in a wide range of restaurants in Hangzhou!

My favorite place in the city is a Chinese fish restaurant called Lúyú ( 鲈鱼 ) , a chain restaurant you can find all over the city. A whole fish is served

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WHERE TO GET YOUR FILL OF CRAFT BEER IN HANGZHOU The beer here is produced nearby in Thousand Island Lake ( 千岛湖 ) and sold to a number of bars around Hangzhou – but best drank at the source. Both bottled and draft beers available.

Midtown Brewery

 8683-9917  2-3 Baoshu Bei Lu 保俶北路 3-2 号 18:00-03:00 Beer supermarket-style bar with imported beers from all over the world. Self-service means not waiting for staff at busy times and reduces cost to make prices very reasonable.

 8159-0265  6 Changshou Lu, 1F of Midtown Shangri-La Hotel 长寿路 6 号嘉里中心城中香格里拉大酒店 1 楼

11:30-late Setting a very high bar for craft beer in Hangzhou, Midtown brewery have won a number of awards for their outstanding beer. An on-sight experienced brewmaster (Eric) toils night and day to provide an outstanding finished product.

East River Tap Room 东河  8576-9199  238 Zhongshan Zhong Lu 中山中路238-1号 18:00-00:30 Quiet, personal surroundings with a continuously changing list of brews, all great tasting and poured by the resident beer expert Weiwei. If you are unsure, ask for recommendations.

A wide selection of various types and strengths of on-tap beers as well as bottled beers. Good service, with knowledgeable staff. Outdoor seating and a location nearby the Westlake.

 8702-5715  266 Zhongshan Bei Lu 中山北路 266 号 10:00-00:00 With a number of stores located all over Hangzhou, Aishang have become a synonymous with providing bottled imported and craft beer to the people of Hangzhou for a number of years. Drink in or takeaway to enjoy later.

Hops 喜啤  182 6800-6936  9 Wulin Lu 武林路 9 号 16:00-02:00

Aishang Beer House 艾尚啤酒层

One Pint 一品脱酒馆  8603-3042  257 Tiyuchang Lu 体育场路 257 号天合写字楼 302 室

18:30-01:30 A huge selection of beer, all ordered at the touch of a button via their iPad-style ordering system. Calm, relaxed vibes and over 1000 types of bottled beer.

CraftBeer Buyer 精酿买手  177 4680-1730  Binjiang Powerlong Square, 5F (Roof) 滨江宝龙广场 5F 露台

17:30-01:00 The most extensive selection of imported craft beer you will get the East side of the river. A mix of tap and bottle means there is something for everyone.

Taste Room  8690-7226  73 Wener Xi Lu 文二西路 73 号 20:00-02:00

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MEET CRAFT BEER While the number of food and beverage institutes in Hangzhou is growing rapidly, the subject of craft beer in recent years has been a difficult topic of conversation. The debate usually moves towards a rather negative conclusion: “There are no places for craft beer in Hangzhou…need to go to Shanghai for something like that.”

WHAT IS CRAFT BEER? Put simply, ‘craft beer’ is anything that is not mass-produced. It is made on a smaller scale, by a smaller brewer, usually independent from any name-brand breweries. Also, this means the methods that are used are usually more traditional.

ou will be pleased to know that this is no longer the case, as craft beer culture in China is gaining popularity with both locals and foreigners alike. Hangzhou alone boasts well over 30 establishments that deal exclusively in craft beer - that is to say, places that offer craft bottled beers, whether domestic or imported, as well as ‘micro-brewery’ bars that brew their stuff on sight or at a nearby location. For those unsure of whether or not to dive into the world of craft beer, the opportunity do to do so is getting bigger and easier. Try saying ‘no’ to those ‘industrial beers’ that you probably drink far too often, such as Carlsberg, Heineken, Asahi, Budweiser and China’s very own Tsingtao and drink something more unique, something that has been, well, crafted. A huge selection of beers, each with their own unique combination of taste, texture, smell, colour and clarity is waiting for you to try – the next one might be the one the converts you to a craft beer fan. For those already versed in the art of craft beer, Hangzhou will not disappoint. Whether your penchant be for Porter, IPA, Stout, Wheat Beer, Lager, Pilsner or something more obscure, news locations and new unique brews are appearing every day, so the list of beers to try is endless! A Word of Warning: In the same way that not all ‘industrial beer’ is bad, not all craft beer is good. As the number of craft beer places increases, a lot of people have noticed its financial potential and decided to jump on the band wagon to try and make a fast buck. Sometimes the beer is mass produced in a remote part of China and transported all over the country, losing its freshness and taste appeal. Fear not! REDSTAR have given you a handful of the tried-and-trusted beer establishments in Hangzhou for you to either begin, or continue, your craft beer journey. redstarhangzhou.com

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Beer is one of the oldest and most widely-consumed alcoholic drinks, and the third most popular drink in the world (only water and tea are ahead). Beer is made from four basic ingredients: WATER | YEAST | HOPS | BARLEY

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BEER...WHAT IS IT?

By Christina Lee

WHAT TYPES OF IMPORTED BEER DO WE HAVE IN HANGZHOU? LAGERS

ABV: 5.2%

TYPES OF BEER LAGERS

ALES

Have a crisper taste due to their fermentation process. They are fermented for a longer time period at lower temperatures, which mellows the beer and creates a smoother taste.

They are sweet, full-bodied and vary in color depending on the grains used during brewing. Many ales contain hops, which add a bitter flavor to counteract sweetness.

Types: • Pilsner - low in alcohol, straw colored, highly carbonated. • Bock - sweet and dark, assorted flavors. • American lager - light and crisp, golden colored. • Dunkel - dark amber with smooth flavors, similar to coffee.

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Types: • Porter - notes of chocolate with mild roast in the finish. • Stout - coffee, chocolate, molasses and heavily roasted flavors. • Amber ale - malty with balanced hop bitterness. • Irish ale - malt accented with caramel sweetness. • Pale ale -spicy, earthy or aromatic flavor. • IPA - extremely bitter and amber colored.

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Spaten Münich (500ml can) - A Munich Helles Lager style beer. Clear golden, effervescent bubbles and a thin foamy white head. Flavors are bread, sweet cereals and lemon with herbal notes. Medium body, moderate carbonation, soft texture. Served in Lager glass. Paulaner (Dunkel) - A dark lager with chocolatey flavor. Cloudy brown with a big foamy off-white head. Aroma is caramel and banana, flavour is surprisingly bitter, chocolate, malt and caramel. Served in Weizen or Stein. Paulaner (Hefe-Weissbier) - A wheat lager from Germany. Pours clear golden with a full, slightly off-white head. Aroma is caramel, light dried fruit and some hops. Taste is caramel and raisin, moving to light orange peel and some herbs. Finish is smooth. Served in Lager glass.

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Pistonhead (Kustom lager) - An American pale lager. Golden color with off-white head. It has caramel, malt, citrus aroma. Taste is malty with somewhat bitter aftertaste. Flavors of citrus, malt, grassy hops. Served in Lager glass. Apostel Bräu - A German pilsner, clear golden color with some dusty particles floating. Reasonable white head. Aroma of grass, yeast, cardboard and biscuit. Taste is grassy bitter, slightly sweet and with metallic notes. Served in Flute or Footed Pilsner. Guinness (draught) - A dry stout, draft. Virtually black in the glass with a creamy, tan head. A sticky lacing clings to the glass. Not a lot of aroma: mild toast, roasted grains, chocolate. Taste is mildly bitter, full of roasted flavors Served in English pint or Shaker. Würenbacher Hefeweissbier - A German hefeweizen. Aroma of banana and malt. Hazy yellow with minimal head. Medium sourness. Midium body, sweet finish. Served in Weizen. Kaiserdom - A German wheat beer. Cloudy golden, creamy ivory head. Aroma is banana, fruits, sweetness, flour. Taste is fruity, sour, flour, some mango, banana, orange, some sweetness, cream, oily, a bit watery. Served in Weizen. Vedett (extra white) - A Belgian white beer. Very pale color, definately "extra white".Great yeast and banana aroma. Citrus also. Promised coriander is not very present. Spices, white pepper taste. Citrus. Muscot. Served in Tumbler or Weizen.

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Blue moon (Belgian white) - A Belgian white ale. Appearance - slightly cloudy golden, a halffinger white head. Aroma - corn, cereal, hint of orange, spices, malts. Taste - malts, lemon hints, cereal, cardboard, orange, slight spicy notes. Served in Weizen or Tumbler. Served in Tumbler or Weizen. Hoegaarden - An unfiltered Belgian white ale. Golden with normal white head. Aroma is spicy phenols, citric with floral and earthy notes and some sweet sugary malt aroma. Very complex and nice. Taste is sweet malts. Served in Tumbler or Weizen. La Chouffe - This Belgian ale is golden colored, blonde beer. Yeast banana and clove with caramel. Slightly carbonated. Very smooth. Served in Trappist glass or in Tulip.

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Rochefort Trappist 8 - A Belgian strong ale. Brown color with beige head, aroma is dried frits, caramel, hazelnuts, medium sweetness, lightly bitter, medium body, well hidden alcohol, a very good beer. Served in Trappist glass, Tulip or in Tumbler.

FRUIT BEERS Lindemans varieties include Kriek (sour cherry), Cassis (black currant), and Pomme (apple). Lindemans Kriek is made using unsweetened cherry juice which is added to a mixture of lambics of different ages. The resulting beer is described as less sour and more fruity. ABV: Served in Flute, Stem glass, 4% Tulip or in Tumbler.

Leffe (Brune) - A Belgian dark ale. Deep, but clearish brown color. Smell is roasted malt and mahogany. I really like the rich prune taste. It has an almost cola caramel quality that's reinforced by the high degree of carbonation. Very tasty. Served in Trappist glass or in Tulip. Chimay (Red) - Deep red, big off-white frothy head and heavy lacing. Aromas of malt, plenty of banana yeast, toffee, biscuit. Flavours of cherry, Christmas pudding, biscuit, toffee, prunes, yeast and banana. Served in Trappist glass or in Tulip. Maredsous 10 Triple - A Belgian abbey ale. Golden body with beige head. Aroma of roasted malts, cereals in general and some aged wood. Taste is malty, sweet at first, a bit alcoholic warmth, yeast and dried or rippen fruits. Some bitterness at the end. Truly wonderful. Served in Trappist glass or Tulip. redstarhangzhou.com

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nce upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a small town. She went to school and often dreamed. She constantly dreamed about being an interpreter, and one day, when she awoke, she found herself on the other side of the continent. It took many years for her to get that scholarship and study in China for a Master degree, and it definitely wasn't an easy road. She didn't want to forget the interpreter profession that she dreamed about, and she let herself choose one that would allow herself to avoid the fate of an unhappy person. She kept trying and kept on fighting until one day, she went to the University. And our story begins here… Hello guys, my name is Christina. I know 8 foreign languages and I'm currently studying for my Masters, in the North of China.

MY FIVE-STEP GUIDE TO LEARNING CHINESE By Christina Lee

During my first year of studying for my Bachelors, in Moscow, my major was Chinese language. At the time, I didn't know anything about that amazing language and always looked up all the words that I heard from native speakers and kept my language notebook on me. It helped me not feel lost in the heap of new words and colocations. Now I'm studying Japanese in Chinese language and I think that it's an absolutely incredible experience! I learned a lot from other cultures through foreign languages. It also helped me increase my chances of getting a good paying job and still have the opportunity to get other scholarships in different languages all over the world!

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My language learning method relies on several stages: Begin by learning pronunciation, then memorize 1000 simple words using pictures or cards. Next, use those words to learn the grammatical system of your language ( I prefer to start with verbs), and never stop speaking because language is our communication tool and we constantly use it to communicate with each other. Try to make some new friends from other cultures and speak to them. However, don’t search for friends because of you are studying languages, but study new languages to communicate with them. Make your own language environment for the foreign language and make yourself be interested in that process!

STEP 1

Sometimes, you might do something wrong, so allow yourself to stop worrying about everything. It'd be wiser to look for something what will help you become better in your future. Be brave and don't be afraid of making mistakes!

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Don't wait too long, just start now. Nothing will come to you easily. Do you want to speak foreign languages fluently? Search for opportunities to speak. Do you wanna go abroad? Search for opportunities to go. Start right now! Be motivated and don't forget about your goals.

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Eat, pray…and read. The more you read, the quicker you improve your language skills. Just read books that you definitely like.

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My morning routine includes 30-40 minutes of chatting in the Internet with native speakers and searching for some new slang and memes in different languages.

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Get creative. I always try to write down something interesting that I've heard before. And, yes, I have a habit to illustrate all of my notes in different languages using frames, shapes, bullets, pins and flags. There are so many kinds of fonts to choose from! Or you still can try to create a legend draw symbols in margins. It helps you review! Learn a bit every day because practice makes perfect. redstarhangzhou.com

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Why Do Chinese People Use WeChat Pay? By Andrew Jin

hen I first came to China, there was no such thing as WeChat pay or WeChat.. Everybody used cash, even credit cards and debit cards were not popular then. However, now WeChat pay has become an inherent part of Chinese society. In fact, traders at traditional market places accept WeChat payments. I personally think there are two main reasons for this. First of all, Chinese people had many troubles relating to counterfeit money. Before Wechat pay gained popularity, many stores displayed counterfeit

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money with the sole aim of warning customers. However, with introduction of WeChat pay, people no longer had to worry about it. As a matter of fact, I have once received counterfeit money. Although it was only 10 RMB, I was shocked that it really exists. Another reason why WeChat pay is so successful is that it has made business transactions more convenient and faster. With the normal traditional trading, buyers have to pay by cash and wait for the sellers to give them the goods and change. For few customers, it seems to be a simple process, but when business is good, dealing with payments from a lot of

customers may pose a great burden for sellers. In contrast, when people use WeChat pay, there is no need for sellers to give the change. In other words, total time required for a transaction decrease incredibly. Thus, more trade can be processed with WeChat. It is advantageous to normal citizens as they could save time. Specifically, sellers could sell more goods and maximize the profit. To sum it up, I think the WeChat payment system so far has been successful because it benefited normal citizens and it could be a good model for economic development in the future for the whole world.

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Have you ever wondered why your Chinese friend gives you an uncomprehending "huh?", when you say you'll have a cup of green tea? That's because Chinese tea culture and classification is a complex and mysterious world, that the uninitiated amongst us cannot understand. Fret not! Here is Jordan Coates and his whirlwind Chinese tea-drinking masterclass to help you sip more knowledgeably.

宁可三日无粮，不可一日无茶。 According to this old Chinese proverb, it is “better to be deprived of food for three days than tea for one”. Just in case you needed any convincing, the Chinese take their unofficial national drink seriously.

into a manageable concept. Although there are many different methods of classification, one widely accepted method, is to divide tea into six main categories: lǜchá 绿茶 (green tea), báichá 白茶 (white tea), wūlóngchá 乌龙茶 (oolong tea), hóngchá 红茶 (red tea), huángchá 黄茶 (yellow tea), and hēichá 黑茶 (dark tea).

leafy spirals. Then you must breathe in the smell, both before and after brewing, and close your eyes to fully appreciate the aroma. Finally you will taste the tea, slurping to really activate the flavour and noting the aftertaste, which can linger on the tongue’s surface and reveal much about the quality and complexity of the tea.

I was taken aback by the range of teas and the contrast between different types, some barely recognisable as tea how I knew it. With a vast array of leaves set out before us, our host tried to break it down

Like savouring a fine wine, sipping on premium tea is an experience you should relish. Firstly, begin by examining the tea leaves, which come in varying shapes and sizes, from tightly curled pearls to delicate

To share an insight into this multifaceted world, I tasted a few varieties and here is my take on them:

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In comparison to Da Hong Pao, Tie Guan Yin (Iron Buddha) is less oxidised and produces a much clearer liquid, closer to a green tea. Therefore, the tea is a lighter, more fragrant Oolong, which leaves a subtly sweet aftertaste. Due to Oolong tea’s property of hastening fat decomposition, Tie Guan Yin also comes recommended as a good tea to drink if you’re looking for a natural detox.

Oolongs are semi-oxidised, meaning they fall somewhere between green and black tea, and arguably they are the most diverse of all types, with flavours ranging from intense and smoky, to light and floral depending on the oxidation level. Da Hong Pao is referred to as a “rock tea” due to the distinctive, rocky, mineral-rich soils of the Wuyi Mountains, an area regarded as the best for growing Oolong. The taste of this tea is strong and hearty as it’s more heavily oxidised, yet it’s still smooth and serves to comfortingly warm up the body.

Category: Oolong Variety: Tie Guan Yin ( 铁观音 ) Grown in: Anxi, Fujian

Category: Green Variety: Laoshan Green Tea (崂山绿茶) Grown in: Laoshan

Green tea is typically drunk during the summer months, as it’s believed to lower body temperature. As opposed to other teas, green tea leaves maintain their natural verdant hue by undergoing the least oxidation of all types. Therefore, the leaves are damaged more easily and when preparing green tea, the water should be no higher than 80°C. For those not used to Laoshan green tea, your palate may need to adjust to the naturally bitter, vegetal flavour and your nose to the pungent grassy aroma, which I admittedly found slightly offputting. Moreover, green tea is high in antioxidants and hugely popular worldwide for a broad spectrum of purported health benefits, such as the activation of internal cancer-fighting enzymes.

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Category: White Variety: Chongyan White Tea (虫眼白茶) Grown in: Guizhou

Literally ‘wormhole white tea’, the leaves of this tea are riddled with holes made by a specific type of insect. As no pesticides are used during production, these insects chew on the leaves and spark a chemical reaction, which gives this variety a unique and delightfully smooth sweetness. Furthermore, this variety is grown in an isolated location in Guizhou with no industry and no pollution, and where the temperature difference in one day can be huge- as much as a 25°C swing. All of this combines to mean that the tea is natural and organic, and that, although the trees grow slowly, the leaves are thicker, producing a more fragrant tea. As can be appreciated from the image, white tea is the least processed type of tea: the leaves are simply plucked and left outside for a quick dose of sunlight. Admittedly I had never heard of white tea before, but I may have left thinking it’s my new favourite.

Category: Oolong Variety: Da Hong Pao ( 大红袍 ) Grown in: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian

Category: Green Variety: Jasmine Tea ( 茉莉花茶 ) Grown in: Fujian

Technically, some may place jasmine tea in a separate category of ‘scented teas’. However, for ease of categorisation I’ve labelled it as green since the process starts off using either green or white tea leaves. This variety is prepared by layering green tea and fresh jasmine blossoms in alternating layers, with the latter imparting a floral flavour and scent into the tea leaves. The result is intensely floral, both in taste and scent. Personally, I find the jasmine completely overpowering, as it drowns out any of the original tea flavour, but as one of the most popular scented teas worldwide, I’m sure many will disagree.

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Somewhat confusingly, what is known as hóngchá (red tea) here in China, is what people in the West call black tea; I know, mindboggling stuff. Opposed to minimally oxidised green tea, black tea is completely oxidised which turns the leaves dark. This process gives the drink its characteristic reddish, golden hue and a rich, mellow taste. In the snowy season when the temperature drops, red tea is certainly the drink of choice to warm up the body.

A lesser known category, yellow tea has never enjoyed huge popularity and so there are very few varieties. Production of yellow tea is a timeconsuming process as the leaves are subject to controlled oxidation at a slower rate resulting in a smoother tea, much less bitter than green. This tea is smooth and pleasant, but, to be honest, nothing to write home about.

Dark tea (for added confusion, 黑茶 translated literally is black tea) is a

Category: Red Variety: Fujian Black Tea ( 福建红茶 ) Grown in: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian

Category: Yellow Variety: Hubei Yellow Tea ( 湖北黄茶 ) Grown in: Hubei

Category: Dark Variety: Pu’erh Tea ( 普洱茶 ) Grown in: Yunnan

traditional type of tea which can often be found compressed into bricks. One of the most popular and famous dark teas is Pu’erh tea from Yunnan Province, which boasts an ancient history. What sets this tea apart from other categories, is fermentation. Much akin to fine wine, Pu’erh tea is said to improve with age and older vintages can be sold for astronomical prices. Within Pu’erh tea, there are two distinctive subcategories: sheng 生 (raw) and shu 熟 (ripe). To make ‘raw’ Pu-erh, leaves are left to age naturally over many years, whereas ‘ripe’ Pu-erh stems from a relatively modern technique, developed as a shortcut for the maturation process, through which microbial fermentation is encouraged in a controlled environment. The colour and taste of the resulting teas differ greatly. The ‘raw’ kind produces a lighter, yellow-tinged liquor which tends to carry a strong taste and a bitter hit. The ‘ripe’ counterpart results in a deep red or brown liquid, with a woody, smoother flavour. Pu’erh tea is genuinely something unique in the tea world, with a huge spectrum of flavours and aromas. While it may not be for everyone, it is certainly worth trying.

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VEGANUARY M ANYONE? By Stephen Mark Kolter

y vegan journey began with a medical diagnosis back in the summer of 2017. I was visiting family in America and decided to get a health checkup. I had gained quite a bit of weight the previous year and my eating habits weren’t the best. Being from Texas, I ate more than my share of beef and hamburgers. I also never skimped on sugary treats, fast food, pizza, packaged meats and cheeses and any manor of fatty, salty “goodness!” So it wasn’t too surprising when my doctor broke the bad news to me that I was about 60 lbs (30 kg) overweight and pre-diabetic, along with having high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Knowing that others in my family were diabetic, and the seriousness of the conditions, I was quite alarmed and concerned. But this wake up call was a blessing in disguise and just what I needed to set me on a path for a healthier future. Upon returning to China, I moved from Guangzhou to my new home of Hangzhou and saw this as an opportunity for a fresh start. I decided to cut red meat out of my diet and greatly reduced my intake of junk food and sugar. I became more active as well, playing occasional sports, biking and choosing to walk more often. This served me well for a time and I was shedding pounds, but I eventually experienced a tapering off of weight loss after about three months. A bit discouraged and desperate for ways to better my results, I began researching and considering a vegetarian diet. Around this time, an old friend in Guangzhou began sharing with me how he had transitioned over to a vegan diet to combat his own weight gain and diabetes type 2 and was experiencing

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great results and overall better health. Being a serious “foodie”, I doubted how I could ever make such a drastic, dietary change, such as going vegan. I began educating myself on all things vegan. I read numerous articles on health and nutrition and watched every documentary and video interview I could find on the subject. The Forks Over Knives film was a particularly enlightening account of the rising costs of healthcare and damaging affects of the so-called standard American diet, commonly referred to as “SAD.” It noted the China Study, by T. Colin Campbell, as a major source of data on how diet affects the health of a population on a large scale. I also watched an online docuseries called Mastering Diabetes that promoted the benefits of a wholefood, plant-based, low-fat diet as a means of preventing, and in many cases, even reversing some forms of diabetes. Armed with this new-found, nutritional information, I eagerly started making changes, such as ridding my kitchen of all animal-based products. Packaged and frozen meats, dairy products, eggs and honey were all thrown out or given away. I decided to eat out less and to cook more at home to lessen my intake of oil, salt and sugar. It was exciting learning of the existence and medical benefits of healthy “superfoods”, such as chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, quinoa and natural, chocolate, cacao nibs and I began adding them into my dishes at home. As well, as I incorporated more fruits, veggies and beans into my diet, I was delighted to discover the health benefits an increased intake of fiber has on the digestive system.

I DOUBTED HOW I COULD EVER MAKE SUCH A DRASTIC, DIETARY CHANGE, SUCH AS GOING VEGAN. Just three weeks after going vegan, I payed a visit to my doctor in Hangzhou and was thrilled to find out that my blood pressure and cholesterol were already back down to normal levels, and my A1C diabetic blood marker had lowered some as well. I was also sleeping a bit more soundly and full of energy on a daily basis. And after a few months more, I was pleasantly surprised to find that even my tastebuds were adapting to where I enjoyed the more healthier options I was serving myself. Though a meatless and dairy-free diet may not be for everyone, I have found the benefits far outweigh the sacrifices. I am certainly no doctor or authority on nutrition

or disease. But now, being around 30 lbs (15 kg) lighter and fighting daily to keep fit, to make healthy choices and to control the consumption of the food that I fuel my body with, I am happy with my progress. Not only am I seeing my waistline shrinking and my internal condition improving, but an unexpected compassion for the animals that we share this planet with has become a part of my life. There is even more thought into the environmental impact that my daily purchases bring. I am enjoying sharing about the dishes I am learning to cook, especially with other health-conscious friends I have had the good pleasure of meeting this past year. I have at times wondered if my change to a vegan lifestyle has been worth all of the time and effort I have put into it and I have always come to the same conclusion...a resounding yes! It’s so important what we put into our bodies and food can be medicine. I hope to inspire and empower others to think more about the food that they consume. And if this meat-loving, former cheese addict can change, anyone can!

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雷峰塔始建于公元975年，是一个承载着有趣历史故事与传说的八角形五层宝塔。旧塔于1924年倒塌， 2002年经过修缮重建得以重现神采。闻名遐尔的西湖十景之一“雷峰夕照”由此而来。

河坊街是杭州一条保存完好的古街，拥有悠久的历史和深厚的文化底蕴。这里到处都是充满艺术感的商铺和中国传统手工艺品，是物美价廉的纪念品采购地。

来到杭州，乘坐木船泛舟西湖是一次无与伦比的体验。在这一个半小时的旅程，你可以一边欣赏美景一边享用丰盛的野餐。泛舟游西湖在不同的季节都别有韵味。

Enjoy the harmony of West Lake by taking a traditional wooden boat and enhance your experience with a sumptuous picnic basket during the one and a half hour journey.

An octagonal, five-storey tall tower with historical stories and interesting legends. Originally constructed in the year AD975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002.

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杭州的地标性购物中心，也是具有里程碑意义的杭州百货商店。它集购物、美食、休闲娱乐、住宿、会展、办公为一体，汇集了众多知名品牌和美味餐厅。

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A landmark department store of Hangzhou, it offers a wide selections of branded goods and there are many restaurants inside to enjoy.

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保俶塔 BAOCHU PAGODA

始建于公元963年，位于保俶山顶，在这里可以看到西湖的全景和杭州市全貌。有很多条通往山上的道路，从黄龙洞上山应该是杭州最好的徒步旅行方式。

Rising atop Baoshi Hill where it offers a panoramic view of West Lake and the city as a whole. There are numerous paths that lead up the hill and the one from the Yellow Dragon Cave might be the best hiking trail in Hangzhou.

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位于西湖畔的湖畔居茶馆，创建于1998 年，拥有临近西湖的露天茶座，和精心制作了上百品种茶点、茶食的自助茶吧。

Discovered in AD230, the Dragon Well region consists of villages, tea plantations, tea houses, parks and a temple and it is where the famous Longjing tea grows.

Located by the West Lake, the tea house serves a wide variety of tea snacks in the form of a buffet while tea ceremonies are also available.

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曲院风荷是西湖十景之一，也是中国最大的荷花公园。这里拥有超过200种荷花，曾经还是皇家的专属公园，坐游船或出租车很容易找到。

One of the top ten views on West Lake, Quyuan Garden is the largest lotus park in China. With over 200 species of lotus, it is used to be an exclusive park for the Emperor.

一个新开发的大型购物中心，有国际精品店、百货公司、超级市场、真冰滑冰场、杭州百老汇影城等休闲娱乐设施，还提供各种各样的餐厅美食、SPA、SALON等多方位服务。

A newly developed mega shopping mall, which offers a wide variety of entertainment such as a broadway cinema and indoor ice skating rink.

曲院风荷

中国茶叶博物馆

CHINA NATIONAL TEA MUSEUM

博物馆位于恬静的茶园，拥有宁静平和的吸引力。共有5个展厅，为我们描述了茶的历史和文化。还设有6个不同风格的茶室，供参观者品尝各茶系的饮茶风味。

Nicely set around the tea plantations, which makes it a tranquil and peaceful attraction. It depicts the history of tea civilization and offers a quiet venue for tea tasting.

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A light show literally takes place on the West Lake itself, the dreamlike performance vividly presents the history and culture of Hangzhou.

杭州丝绸城 THE SILK MARKET

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杭州著名建筑物之一，共有七层，是游人登高览胜的绝佳之地，在这里更能欣赏到西湖的旖旎风光。城隍庙在中国人的想象中，更像是一个天堂里的建筑。

The seven storey building stands on the peak by the West Lake and the pavilion looks exactly like a building in paradise in every Chinese's imagination.

杭州因生产优质丝绸而闻名。杭州丝绸城经营各种真丝面料、丝绸服装、丝织工艺品及各类纺织品，不管是高质量真丝还是商店里的人造丝制品，在这里都可以还价。

Hangzhou is well known for producing excellent silks. Either it is an artificial silk at the silk market or the high quality ones at a department store, be ready to bargain.

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岳王庙是为了纪念著名的民族英雄岳飞（公元1103年-1142年）而修建的。奸臣秦桧污蔑岳飞谋反，将其下狱，而岳飞也最终被宋高宗以莫须有的罪名毒害致死，直到21年后才得以昭雪。

Yue Fei (1103 – 1142 AD), a famous national hero general, died of poisoning in his imprisonment as a result of false frame by Qin Hui. He was exonerated 21 years later. This shrine was built in his memory.

灵隐寺 LINGYIN TEMPLE

灵隐字面意义为灵魂隐藏。灵隐寺建于公元326年，位于西湖西面的灵隐山山麓，共由55座建筑群组成。灵隐寺也是中国最大的、最著名的佛教古寺之一。

Literally translated as Temple of the Soul Retreat, it consists of 55 buildings completed in AD326. It is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China.

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胡庆余堂中药博物馆

HUQINGYUTANGTCM MUSEUM

始建于1929年，原名为“西湖博物馆”，馆藏了一百多万件珍贵的文物。它是中国最主要的博物馆之一，坐落在风景如画的西湖畔。

始建于1878年，是中国唯一一座国家级中医药博物馆。博物馆在庆余堂古建筑群的基础上修建，创始人胡雪岩被誉为“中药之王”。

湖滨国际名品街 HU BIN INT‘L

西溪湿地 XIXI WETLAND

Found in 1929, the museum displays over a million treasured cultural relics. It is a major museum in China and located by the picturesque West Lake.

黄龙体育中心位于杭州的北部，可容纳约 60,000名观众，于2000年10月起正式启用。整个体育中心耗资1亿6千万人民币，它也是浙江绿城足球俱乐部的主场。

Located in the N. of Hangzhou, seats 60,000 fans, It was put into service in Oct. 2000. It was constructed at a cost of 160 million RMB, Home to the Hangzhou, Zhejiang Greentown Football Club.

浙江省博物馆

BOUTIQUE COMPOUND

湖滨国际名品街位于西湖东侧的湖滨路步行街，这里汇聚了国际一线知名品牌。

Hu Bin Int’l Boutique Compound is located at the side of the famous West Lake. There have top International brands such as DOLCE & GABBANA, GIORGIO ARMANI, AMARNI CASA, HERMES, Ferrari, OMEGA, and DIOR.

Est in 1878, the only state-level Chinese medicine museum in China. Housed in the restored ancient structure - Hu Qing Yu Tang. The founder Hu Xue yan was regarded as the King of Chinese Medicine.

坐落于浙江省杭州市区西部，距西湖仅5公里。西溪国家湿地公园是一个集城市湿地、农耕湿地、文化湿地于一体的国家湿地公园。

Located in the west of Hangzhou City, only 5 kilometers away from the West Lake. Xixi National Wetland Park is integrating urban, agricultural and cultural wetlands.

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AN EXCELLENT VACA-XI'AN

y time in China is quickly coming to an end and the thought of going back to university is giving me this urgent feeling to travel around Asia as much as I can (thanks Mom & Dad). The first trip organized was Henan Province. Starting our trip at 3am, we arrived at the Xi’an airport where Mary (our tourist guide) was waiting for us to get us started right away. Our first stop was approximately 10 minutes away from the airport. It was a small version of the Terra-Cota Warriors, the Han Yang Ling Museum; this is the place for a mausoleum

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made for an emperor and his empress dating back to 188 BC. Surrounding the emperor’s graveyard there are 86 burial pits, 21 are open for visitors. The pits are filled with the emperor’s court, servant, eunuchs, concubines, warriors, tailors, even domesticated animals, all of them miniatures. We then went to visit the BanPo Neolithic Village, a 6000-year-old village located in the city, considered one of the oldest archeological finds in China. Open to the public in 1958, it has two halls; the first, an

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exhibition hall that displays weapons, urns and plates that gives you a perspective of how they were living in that time period. The other hall was mainly the excavation place where they found remains of the houses the people were living in, as well as storage hole, fireplace, tombs and some skeletons. Depending on how they were buried, Mary told us, it tells a little back story of who they were, 4 of them were very carelessly buried, meaning they may have been thieves. Having had a very early and tiring morning

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we succumbed to hunger at 12pm and we ate dumplings in a local restaurant located in front of the main entrance of the Village. We then drove a short distance to the see the highly anticipated TerraCotta Army, also now as the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. It’s really overwhelming to be in the presence of such a majestic site. Supposedly not two warriors have the same face, they were sculpted after every real individual. The first pit was the most impressive and large, showcasing the warriors and horses in the best state. The second, showed some faceless generals, which enemies came and cut their face off, so they were unable to resurrect in the afterlife.

an impressive contrast to the Chinese bronze, jade and ceramic relics. We headed to the Muslim Quarter, a part of the city filled with small shops that sell everything, from fake luxury bags to typical Chinese souvenirs and street food. Inside, was the Great Mosque of Xi’an, this was only for men to pray in, and is very old, dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The final day in Xi’an we went to the Mount Hua. There are different routes you can take. Because of weather conditions and as a recommendation of our new tour guide,

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we climbed the shortest and most touristic one, the North Route. We reach the North Summit and we tirelessly climbed the stairs to head to the West Peak, but policemen and our tiredness made us stop. Here, you have the chance to either climb two hours the whole North Mountain or take a cable car. This mountain is famous for its glass floors and sky ladder, which consists of very steep stairs carved into some rocks. The next day we took the subway to catch the fast train to our second destination, Luoyang. After a two-hour trip we arrived

The next day we were accompanied by the lovely Jenny, who first took us to Xi’an City Wall. It’s 14 km long and it’s considered one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese City Wall. Along the top of the wall is a walkway with a lot of watchtowers, corner and gate towers. Here you have the option of renting a bicycle which you can ride around, just keep in mind the Wall is divided in 4 sections (North, South, West and East). After lunch, we went to the Shaanxi History Museum which is considered one of the first largest museums with modern facility in China. They had a temporary exhibition of the Hungarian Aristocratic Society, which was

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and Tim, our new tour guide, greeted us. We took a short ride from the train station to see the Longmen Grottoes. It is a truly beautiful example of art. There are thousands of Buddha statues carved inside the rock which date back to as early as 493 BC. You could see some Buddha’s had their faces cut off, Tim explained it was because of a Revolution where the president wanted to erase any sign of religion and impose Communism to be followed. That afternoon, we left to the Old Town where the entrance is the Lijing Gate, an old architecture structure, which makes a majestic entrance. Inside, there is a narrow street that is full of street food and Chinese souvenirs shops, so you can see people working everywhere either painting or cooking, the typical tables and chairs outside the small restaurants are not missing.

We embarked on a two-hour bus ride and arrived to the Shaolin Monastery. This place is known as one of the four holy Buddhism Temples of China. It's the first temple that institutionalized Kung Fu, so they also have six free daily shows where some of the students showcase their Kung Fu abilities, which was impressive to say the least. It also has a Pagoda Forest, which are tombs in where past monks have been buried. It was incredible to see dents in some of the trees where they practiced their finger strikes. That evening, we went to a show called Shaolin Zen Music Ritual. It was impressive to watch, there were up to 100 actors on stage at once, small groups doing different things, at one-point dozens of goats appeared on one side of the big stage and disappeared from the other. If you get the chance check it out, it's not cheap but is so worth it. Our last day at Zhengzhou it was raining, so our options were limited. We went to Henan Museum that showcased various cultural relic treasures, mostly pottery and porcelain. It was the Dragon Boat Festival, so we were lucky enough that the music show which the museum was showing, was free (although on normal days the show is only 10 Yuan). The museum also had a temporary exhibition of more modern art that varied from beautifully painted vases, to hand and machine knitted pictures and screen painting prints. After ending our trip running through the streets of Zhengzhou after dinner, we had a lazy morning the next

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day before heading to the airport for our flight back to Hangzhou. Overall, I have some recommendations you could bare in mind: - If you arrive to a touristic place where you know you are going to walk a lot to even reach the actual attraction, always pay for the electric car. This way you will save all your energy to explore the site, also most of the times it’s not that expensive, maximum it would cost 20 Yuan. -Contact Mary and or Tim if you are ever in Xi’an and Luoyang/ Zhengzhou respectively, they're great people and would make your trip more pleasant and informative.

Mary (Xi’an) E-mail: maryguide@yeah.net Phone: 187 0684-8837 WeChat QR Code:

Tim (Zhengzhou and Luoyang) E-mail: traveller.chn@hotmail.com Phone: 137 0087-1940 WeChat QR Code:

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ENTREPRENEURS OF HANGZHOU EPISODE 1: BEN SPEYER, BUSINESS OWNER By Tichaona Sagonda

Benjamin Speyer is a British expat who has lived and worked in China for almost five years. He is the owner of Serica Consulting, a wholly foreignowned enterprise headquartered in Hangzhou. He was recently honoured by the Hangzhou City Government for his contribution to the city’s international development and was bestowed the title of ‘President of the International Entrepreneur Association’. In the midst of his busy schedule, he spared some time for us to ask him a few questions about his entrepreneurial journey and life in Hangzhou.

Tell us a little about yourself. I am from England, a city called Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Before I came to China, I spent almost a decade working in sales, marketing and branding for various British advertising agencies. Personally, my interests are food, travel and football in that order. I am married to a wonderful woman called Carly. That’s me in a nutshell. When you first came to China, was the plan to stay? If not, what made you take the plunge and not only stay, but setup a business here? Coming to China to start a business has been a dream of mine since I started studying A-level economics during the height of the financial crisis. Learning in detail about the steep consequences for the west while simultaneously studying China’s double-digit economic growth convinced me this was the only place for me to make my entrepreneurial ambitions come true. So, in 2014 I moved to China to make my dream a reality. I’ve never given myself a time limit on living here, but I knew it would take me at least a decade to achieve my goals. Why Hangzhou? Good question. Originally, I was supposed to start working for a Shanghai-based

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advertising agency - to learn the ropes of Chinese business before venturing out on my own - however the contract they wanted me to sign was strange, and after a local lawyer confirmed my suspicions, I decided to decline the position. I was back at square one, so I reached out to a local friend who passionately recommended Hangzhou. I looked it up online, read about the local history, culture and thriving economy. Once I saw pictures of the West Lake, Longjing and other scenic areas I was sold. That was that and it was the best decision that I have ever made - I love Hangzhou and for me it will always be the best city in China. Hangzhou has close to 5000 companies registered by foreigners and the local Government has in place various incentives for foreigners wanting to start a business. From your experience, has this made it easier for foreigners or does more still need to be done? Gaining my business license took about eight months of arduous red tape and bureaucracy. Since the most recent reforms, this process now only takes around eight weeks - a big improvement on before! But the biggest change has been the new policies aimed at attracting innovative

foreign (and local) companies of all sizes to set up their businesses in Hangzhou. Qualified companies can gain generous grants and subsidies, a matchmaking service with potential investors and local partners, free office space, assistance hiring local talent and a whole host of other benefits. Serica has been a beneficiary of many of these so I can personally attest to how beneficial these policies can be. Moving forward, I’d like to see more support in recruiting quality local talent. Recruitment is a major challenge that many foreign companies face, and help with overcoming this would be a major help to the foreign business community. From your personal experience, what are the keys to setting up a business as a foreigner in China? There is no specific formula, but there

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are principles that absolutely must be abided by to be successful here. The first is knowing how to choose the right opportunity for you - in China it is really easy to find a business opportunity, the danger is barreling in too quickly in an industry you don’t fully understand or are not really passionate about. The key is to be patient and focus on what you are good at, and which problems you can solve, so when the right opportunity presents itself you will be well placed to seize it. Second, localise every aspect of your approach. The Chinese market is fraught with risks and challenges, applying western logic and methodology to overcome these will not yield results. Companies of all sizes must localise their business model, brand and marketing assets if they are to have any chance at success. My advice is start simple, learn to communicate and be polite in social settings and work your way up from there. Once you really begin to understand the culture and integrate better into society you will find life and business here becomes considerably easier. Lastly, find reliable local partners to help grow your business. Being a lone wolf in a market as big and competitive as China will almost guarantee failure. Cooperating with other companies who share the same goals and ethos, but are not direct competitors, enables you to grow your business faster. Your company Serica Consulting, what is it about and what services/ products does it offer?

Serica Consulting is a management consulting company headquartered in Hangzhou with a regional office in London. Made up of thirty consultants, half Chinese and half foreign, we combine our knowledge, experience and networks to help facilitate business between China and the West. Mostly working in the technology industry, we enable innovative foreign companies to expand to China and help local companies expand to the West - like a bridge between East and West. How do we do that? We provide a combination of strategy and training along with practical services like branding marketing and localisation. We work with corporates, local governments, SME’s and start-ups as well as third sector organisations means that no project is ever the same. This forces us to continually innovate and improve our services to deliver maximum value to our stakeholders around the world.

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Interesting name too, Serica. What does it mean and how does that link with the actual business the company does? The word itself is the Latin word for China, literally translated as ‘the land of silk’ or the ‘place where silk comes from’. Over 2000 years ago, China and Europe knew almost nothing about each other. But despite this, they managed to trade successfully thanks to the silk road. Fast forward to today and we know considerably more about each other but many misconceptions and stereotypes still remain, which only serve to hinder trade and cultural exchange. Our vision and belief is that if China and the West come together and deepen cooperation, the world would become a better place and the easiest way to achieve that is through trade and business. By facilitating better communication and improving the foundations needed to do business we are doing our part to renew the silk road for the modern era. You recently got married, congratulations. How are you balancing married life and running a business in a foreign country? I work extremely long hours and travel a lot meaning I don’t get to spend as much time at home as I would like to. But I try to keep my weekends open and set aside at least one night a week for a ‘date night’ where we can spend quality time together. We share the same passion for food and travel, so we spend most of our free time finding new places to eat and countries to explore.

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huā jiāo hǎi xiān huǒ guō) B157, B1 Hangzhou Building Center Plaza, 11 Wulin Plaza (8606-5777)

中式餐饮

仁物 • 花胶海鲜火锅武林广场11号杭州大厦中央广场B1层B157商铺

BBQ 烧烤

Shu Liao Chongqing Hoppot (shǔ liáo zhòng qìng huǒ guō) Queen Park 277 Wulin Lu (8782-0008) 蜀燎重庆火锅(武林店) 武林路277

Ba Li Lobster • Old Street Barbecue (bā lí lóng xiā • lǎo jiē shāo kǎo) Gate2, Wanda Gold Street Xiangqing Lu (8731-3852) 巴厘龙虾 • 老街烧烤祥庆路万达金街2号门

Big Chen Barbecue (dà chén yáng ròu chuàn) Beside Jinyuan Edifice, Wulin Lu (8550-0571) 大陈羊肉串武林路锦园大厦旁(教场路口)

Dong Shou Barbecue (dòng shǒu ba) B1, 4th Hubin Yintai 245 Yan’an Lu (8977-9393) 动手吧(湖滨in77店) 延安路245号湖滨银泰四期B1层(地铁龙翔桥站B出口)

Eight Color Barbecue (bā sè kǎo ròu) 51 Hubin Lu (8578-7757) 八色烤肉(湖滨店) 湖滨路51号 (近庆春路)

Gobi Barbecue (gē bì tān xiàn kǎo yáng ròu chuàn) At cross-section of Tiyuchang Lu and Wulin Lu (150 8860-4327) 戈壁滩现烤羊肉串(体育场路店) 体育场路武林路交叉口机场大巴旁边

Hanna Mountain (hàn ná shān) 1FC102 Zone77C3 Hubin Yintai Wushan Lu (8702-2705) 汉拿山(湖滨银泰新店) 吴山路湖滨银泰in77C3区 1FC102号

Nine Yanger Northwest Barbecue and Dumblings (jiǔ yàng ér • dōng běi shāo kǎo shuǐ jiǎo) 206, 2F, West Lake D11, Wulin Lu (88922512) 九样儿 • 东北烧烤水饺(武林店) 武林路163 号西湖D11食尚城二楼206

Wang Jintumen Barbecue (wáng jì jīn tú mén chuàn kǎo) 101 Baijingfang xiang (8517-3954) 王记金图门串烤(百井坊店) 百井坊巷101号(近延安路) West Lake Stove Barbecue (xī hú lú biān •xiān kǎo zhū ròu) B1, Lixing Luxury Plaza, 124 Pinghai Lu (8539-4230) 西湖炉边•鲜烤猪肉(利星店) 平海路124号利星名品广场B1楼 Zao Chuan Chang Barbecue (zào chuàn chǎng shāo kǎo) 237 Tiancheng Dong Lu (135 67848644) 灶串厂烧烤天城东路237号

Hotpot 火锅 Chuan Xi Ba Zi Hotpot (chuān xī bà zǐ huǒ guō) 2F, Zone77B Hubin Yintai, Pinghai Lu (8715-6866) 川西坝子火锅(湖滨店) 平海路湖滨银泰in77B区2层 Fu Kua•Hua Jiao Ji Seafood Hotpot (fú kuā • huā jiāo jī hǎi xiān huǒ guō) 4F, Big City Plaza, 609 Yan’an Lu (8667-6800) 福夸•花胶鸡海鲜火锅( 国大城市广场店) 延安路609号国大城市广场4层

Gang Guan Chang Wu Qu Xiao Jun Gan Strings Hotpot (gāng guǎn chǎng wǔ qū xiǎo jun4 gān huǒ guō chuàn chuàn xiāng) 281 Wulin Lu (8722-8585) 钢管厂五区小郡肝火锅串串香(皇后公园店) 武林路281号

Grandpa Pan (lǎo yé guō) 902, A Yintai Mall, 530 Yan’an Lu (8583-6328) 老爷锅(武林银泰店) 延安路530号银泰百货A馆902

Lao Fo Ye Charcoal Frog Hotpot (lǎo fó yé tàn huǒ wā guō) D11, West lake, 155 Wulin Lu (86939527) 老佛爷炭火蛙锅武林路155号西湖D11 Mi Shi Chaoshan Beef Hotpot (mì shí cháo shàn niú ròu huǒ guō) 166 Huansha Lu (87826211) 秘食潮汕牛肉火锅(湖滨店) 浣纱路166号 Ren Wu• Hua Jiao Seafood Hotpot (rén wù •

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Shui Lin Jian Japanese Buffet Hotpot (shuǐ lín jiān rì shì zì zhù guō wù liào lǐ) 9F, Yintai Mall, Yan’an Lu (8583-6329) 水林间日式自助锅物料理 (武林银泰店) 延安路银泰百货A馆9楼

Xing Fu Li Beijing Barbecue and Hotpot (xìng fú lǐ wén shuàn wǔ kǎo lǎo běi jīng shuàn guō) 4F, Jiangjin International, 251 Anye Lu (8677-9689) 幸福里文涮武烤老北京涮锅安业路251号江锦国际四楼

Local Cuisine 本帮菜

Kerry Centre, 385 Yan’an Lu (5610-7266) 一坐一忘丽江主题餐厅(嘉里中心店) 延安路385号嘉里中心4幢NL101

186号（灵隐寺大门口）

Tangmen• Jianghu Restaurant (táng mén •jiāng hú jiǔ jiā) 306 3F Bolan Elephant City 294 Wenyi Lu (2802-3107) 唐门•江湖酒家文一路294 号铂澜大象城3楼306号

国际料理

Wen Xin Shi She (wén xīn shí shě) Room5008 F5 Hangzhou Bldg. 546, Yan’an Lu (8138-3238) 文心食舍(武林银泰店) 延安路546号杭州百货B馆 5楼5008

Xi Bei You Noodle Restaurant (xī bèi yóu miàn cūn) B1, Zone77C Hubin Yintai, 238 Jiefang Lu (0820-7320) 西贝莜面村解放路238号(湖滨银泰 in77C区负一层)

Yu Man Tang Chuan Restaurant (yú mǎn táng chuān cài guǎn) 12 Baijingfang Xiang(8515-8619) 渝满堂川菜馆百井坊巷12号

Cai Yun Xuan (cǎi yún xuān) 13 Beishan Lu (8796-4550) 彩云轩北山路13号（断桥对面）

Yu You Yu Xiang (yú yǒu yú xiāng) 345 Wenshan Lu(8607-9181) 渔有鱼香文三路345号

Chang’s Garden (lóu wài lóu) 30 Gushan Lu (8796-9023) 楼外楼(孤山路店) 孤山路30号(近

Yun Ji Yun Gui Yunnan Restaurant (yún jì yún guì fēng wèi cān tīng) L5-26 Longhubin

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Da Pai Da Traditional Dish (dà pái dà chuán tǒng cài) 41 Xueshi Lu (8805-7737) 大牌大传统菜学士路41号

Grandma’s home (wài pó jiā) The Podium Building of Hangzhou Daily Paper, 218 Tiyuchang Lu (8515-7979) 外婆家(杭州杭报店) 体育场路218

Sky Street at cross-section of Jianghan Lu and Yueming Lu (8703-3412) 雲季云贵风味餐厅(滨江龙湖天街店) 江汉路与月明路交叉口龙湖滨江天街5L-26

Teahouses 茶室 Chenghuangge Teahouse (chéng huáng gé chá lóu) 3 Wushan(8703-9698) 城隍阁茶楼吴

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Green Tea (lǜ chá cān tīng) 3F, West Lake Yintai, 98 Yanan Nan Lu (8700-2788) 绿茶餐厅(西湖银泰店) 延安南路98号西湖银泰3楼(近吴山广场) 238 Dadou Lu (8899-8277) 绿茶餐厅大兜路238号

Hu Pan Ju Teahouse (hú pàn jū chá lóu) 1 shengtang Scenic Spot (8702-0701) 湖畔居茶楼

Hangzhou Restaurant (háng zhōu jiǔ jiā) Building1-3 205 Yanan Lu (8708-7123) 杭州酒家

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Hua Hai Yuan Teahouse (huá hǎi yuán chá lóu) 36 Xixihe Xia (183 6718-0353) 华海源茶楼西溪河下36号

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Brunch 早午餐 Brunch 304 104, Building 4, Kerry Centre (177 6707-3314) Brunch 304 嘉里中心4幢104号

Burger 汉堡 Black Burger (zhōng shān zhōng lù) 264 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (173 6454-6602) Black Burger (中山中路) 中山中路264号商铺

Café 咖啡 Black Rainbow Coffee 38 Pingfeng Jie (Opposite Family Mart) (158 6811-4119) 屏风街38号(全家便利店对面)

Café Couture (kē tú kā fēi tīng) 2F Dikai International Centre, 19 Dangui Street, Xincheng Commercial (5856-8987) 珂图咖啡厅新城商圈丹桂街19号迪凯国际中心裙楼2楼

Crackafe (bào liè kā fēi) 30 Hai’er Xiang (187 0581-0520) 爆裂咖啡孩儿巷30号 Dongwo Seal Coffee (zī dǒng wō xǐ Coffee) 45 Dajing Xiang (150 5710-8917) 资董窝玺大井巷45号

I Like Coffee & Bar (yī kā fēi) 95 Shangtang Lu (8536-1609) 伊咖啡上塘路95号 Kingsland Coffee (bái chéng kā fēi) 1F, Bldg.2, Xixi Impression City, Wuchang Avenue (8766-0378) 白城咖啡五常大道西溪印象城2期1层

Weekend Coffee 127 Jianguo Bei Lu (189 66164262) 下城区建国北路127号

（延安路店）延安路205号1-3楼(延安路与邮电路交叉口)

No Rain Teahouse (wèi yǔ chá lóu) 92 Dadou Lu (8803-8855) 未雨茶楼大兜路92号

What Ghost Coffee (shén me guǐ) 15 Donghexia, Doufuyi Qiao (171 3004-7200) 什么鬼

New White Deer (xīn bái lù cān tīng) 5F, Yintai Merchandise West Lake Culture Plaza 487 Zhongshan Bei Lu(8898-7698) 新白鹿餐厅(西湖文

Qingteng Teahouse (qīng téng chá guǎn) 583 Fengqi Lu (8506-0909) 青藤茶馆凤起路583号

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化广场店) 中山北路487号西湖文化广场银泰百货 5楼(近环球中心)

No.23 Qiangmen Cai (23hào qiáng mén cài •lǎo dǐ zǐ háng zhōu wèi) 23 Jietansi Xiang (159 6810-3025) 23号墙门菜•老底子杭州味戒坛寺巷23号 Old mans sautéed shrimp (lǎo tóu ér yóu bào xiā) Building A Wanhua Wulin Business Edifice, 25 Jietansi Xiang(8515-1117) 老头儿油爆虾(武林店)戒坛寺巷25号万华武林商务大厦A座

Tian Lun Li Restaurant (tiān lún lǐ cān tīng) 1F, Bldg. 7, Xixi New Plaza, 550 Xixi Road (8106-0001)

San Qing Cha Xu Tea House (sān qīng chá xù yì shù chá guǎn) Rm. 208, Bldg. A, Runheyada International 1750 Jianghong Lu (5669-3737) 三清茶叙艺术茶馆江虹路1750号润和信雅达国际 A幢208室

Wan Hu Lou Teahouse (wàng hú lóu chá shì) 2-3 Beishan Jie (8515-5843) 望湖楼茶室北山街2-3 号(靠近断桥)

West Lake Hotel• Lakeside Teahouse (xī hú guó bīn guǎn •hú pàn chá jū) 18 Yangongdi Inside the West Lake Hotel (8797-9889) 西湖国宾馆•湖畔茶居杨公堤18号西湖国宾馆内

天伦里餐厅西溪路550号西溪新座7号楼1楼东边

Ya Ye Ji Teahouse (yǎ yè jí chá xué táng) 66 Jiangjun Lu(8706-4525) 雅叶集茶学堂将军路

Other Restaurants 其它餐馆

66号

7017 Restaurant (7017 wèi dào gōng chǎng) 68 Tonghe Lu (8806-7017) 7017味道工厂(中财店) 通和路68号

A Wa Shan Zhai (ā wǎ shān zhài) 2F, Bldg. 4, Xingguang International Plaza, 228 Jiangnan dadao (8709-2520) 阿瓦山寨(星光广场店) 江南大

Yin Hu Shang Yue Teahouse (yǐn hú shàng yuè chá guǎn) 188-277 Wulin Lu (153 9704-0116) 隐湖上悦茶馆武林路277号-188号

Vegetarian & Vegan 素食 The Lakeside Veggie (lín hú sù shí tīng) Inside Liucheng Lu, Scholar Bridge 1, Nanshan Lu 临湖素

道228号星光国际广场一期4号楼2层

食南山路学士桥一号柳铖道内

Meng Ke Han Restaurant (méng kě hàn tè sè cān tīng) Rm. 306, Bldg. 3, Hangzhou Yin, 2030 Jianghui Lu (8524-5685) 蒙可汗特色餐厅江晖路 2030号杭州印3楼306号(钱江龙对面)

Zhi Chun Su Shi Restaurant (zhī chún sù shí cān tīng ) 1F, Xiandai Building, Zhongshan Zhong Lu (Westlake Cultural Square Exit C) 只纯素食餐厅中山中路现代城建大厦一层

Sit and Forget Lijiang Restaurant (yī zuò yī wàng lì jiāng zhǔ tí cān tīng) NL101, Bldg. 4,

ZhuYuanSu (zhú yuán sù) 185 Lingyin Tianzhu Lu (Lingyin Temple Entrance) 竺源素灵隐天竺路

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French 法国 Carbon (Carbon běi shān shí hào fǎ guó cān tīng) 10 Beishan Lu (8796-8775) 北山十号法国餐厅北山路10号

Chinchin Buliding 66, Dongxinhechuang Park, 139 Liuhe Lu (8605-5513) 留和路139号东信和创园66座

La Villa Restaurant Zixuan resort,1 Bapanling Lu (8796-6528) 八盘岭路1号紫萱度假村 PAPAGAYO (pà pà jiā yuē cān tīng) 4 QingZhiWu, Yugu Lu (8703-9803) 帕帕家约餐厅青芝坞路4-1号

Xilaideng (xī xī xǐ lái dēng sà tíng fǎ cān tīng) 1F Xilaideng Hotel, Zijingang Lu (8500-2222) 西溪喜来登萨婷法餐厅紫金港路喜来登酒店1楼

German 德国 Falco’s German Bar (hǎi màn dà shū) 88 Xiangyuan Lu (8665-2638) 海曼大叔祥园路88号（星巴克斜对面，N座1楼）

Haxnbauer (hǎi sēn bǎo xiàn dài dé guó cān tīng) Room 103, 1/F, Yintai in77b District, Hubin Intime, 7 Dongpo Lu (8659-3580) 海森堡现代德国餐厅东坡路7号杭州湖滨银泰in77B区1层103室 Paulaner Brauhuaus (bǎo lā nà) 4F, 1157 Shangcheng, 77 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (56668229) 保拉纳中山南路77号尚城1157利星2期四楼

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广告 Global Cuisine 无国籍料理 Element Fresh (xīn yuán sù) S37, B1, Mix C Mall, 701 Fuchun Lu (8669-8130) 新元素富春路701号万象城B1层B1S37号商铺

Gatto Matto (yě miāo pī sà) 104 Huaxing Chuangye Mansion, Huanggushan Heng Lu (87332082) 野喵披萨黄姑山横路华星创业大厦104店 Blue Frog (lán wā) L137A, Bldg.3 Hangzhou Karry Centre, 385 Yan’an Lu (8665-7058) 蓝蛙延安路 385号杭州嘉里中心3栋L137A

Jason’s Library (jié sēn tú shū guǎn) 529, 1F, Bldg.4, Juzhen Guoji, 515 Yuhang Tang Lu (86839773) 杰森图书馆余杭塘路515号矩阵国际4号楼 1楼商铺529

Mamala (Kerry Centre) (Mamalaxī cān tīng (jiā lǐ zhōng xīn diàn)) 268 Qingchun Lu (180 5718-7799) Mamala西餐厅 (嘉里中心店) 庆春路268号 Osteria Pelacanus (tí hú) 3-5 Huanggushan Lu (177 5717-3631) 鹈鹕黄姑山路3-5号 Wade’s (wèi dé) Wulin Branch: 3F, Hangzhou Xiecheng, 163 Wulin Lu (8701-1778) 味德武林路 163号杭州鞋城3楼 Wensan Branch: Room 105, 1F Building H, Dragon Vanke Centre, 77 Xueyuan Lu (8195-7668) 味德学院路77号黄龙万科中心H 座1楼105

Japanese 日本

Carbon (mó kǎ duō) Room 123 ,Buliding D,Wulin square, Miduqiao Lu (8190-5656) 莫卡哆意大利餐厅密渡桥路武林广场1号杭州大厦购物城D座 1层D123号

Fei Zi (fēi zī yì dà lì cān tīng) Room 326, 380 Fengtan Lu (8761-6227) 菲滋丰潭路380号3楼326 La Giara (kǎ luò) Room 091-092, Building F, Yintai city, Fuqiang Lu (87616211) 卡洛意大利餐厅富强路银泰城F座1-091-092

NEW BERE (xīn bèi lè) 117 Building C,Yeah Street, 58 Lishui Lu (2803-1623) 新贝乐意大利餐厅丽水路 58号 Yeah街 C117号

Petaloso (luó sòng) 5F Jinsha Street,560 Jinshadadao (138 6866-8289) 罗颂意大利餐厅金

溪谷G座2楼

LINKS (LINKS rì shì liào lǐ) Buliding G, Wanke centre (133 3607-1498) 日式料理万科中心G座 Liubenmu (liù běn mù rì běn liào lǐ) Room 1382, Buliding 3, Golden Street Meidi (180 5878-5580) 六本目日本料理金街美地3号楼138-2号

Nasibi (nà sī bǐ rì běn liào lǐ) 4F Shimaojunlan restaurant, 122 Shuguang Lu (8796-9826) 纳思比

Panchos (mò xī gē cān tīng) 168 Huaxing Lu (8512-1219) 墨西哥餐厅华星路168号

Steak 牛排 Outback Steakhouse（Kerry Centre) (ào bài kè) L223-224, Building 3 Kerry Centre, 385 Yanan Lu (8806-3163) 澳拜客延安路385号嘉里中心3 幢L223-223号

Cru Steak House (JW bā fáng ) 2F J W Marriot Hotel Hangzhou, 28 Hushu Nan Lu (8578-8888 ext. 6337) JW 扒房湖墅南路28号JW万豪酒

Thai 泰国 Sawasdee Thai Restaurant (sà wǎ dí tài guó cān tīng) 2F, Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale, 555 Fengqi Lu (6888-6387) 萨瓦迪泰国餐厅凤起路 555号杭州温德姆至尊豪廷大酒店2楼

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

酒吧 & 夜生活

Aurora Cocktail Lounge 85 East Huancheng Lu

日本料理丰潭路与余杭塘路交叉口莱茵矩阵国际6号楼1层

Zayagan (zhá yǎ 。yuán) 302 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (153 9708-2509) 札雅。元中山中路302号

Indian 印度 Chak De Indian Cricket Restaurant (chá kě dé yìn dù cān tīng) 183 Xinyifang Commercial Street (133 0651-5830) 查可得印度餐厅信义坊商街183号 Pita's & Tika's (Longhu) (zhōng dōng hé yìn dù fēng wèi cān tīng ) 217, 2F, LongFor Paradise Walk, 1515 Jianghan Lu, Binjiang (8538-6691) 中东和印度风味餐厅江汉路1515号龙湖天街铂金岛商业街2楼217

Italian 意大利 Angelo’s (ài jiā lù) 1L, Buliding 7,Tianhongjunyi, the intersection of Dongxindadao and Liuhe Lu (8139-3788) 意大利西餐厅东信大道与六和路交叉

际网新大厦2楼203室

Socia10 (Socia10 yīn lè jiǔ ba) 173 Yugu Lu (8817-1891) Socia10音乐酒吧玉古路173号-3 SOS Club 3/F, Huanglong Hengli Mansion, 5 Huanglong Lu (5683-6688) 20:00pm – 5:00am 黄龙路5号黄龙恒励大厦3楼

东环城路 85号

College Bar (kā lè jí) 4 Lanjiwan, Yugu Lu (87399817) 咖叻吉玉古路青芝坞兰家湾4号 G-Plus 169 Qingchun Lu 尚城区庆春路169号

Aishang Beer (Zhongshan Lu) (ài shàng pí jiǔ) 266 Zhongshan Bei Lu (8702-5715) 艾尚啤酒 (中山店) 中山北路266号

East River Tap Room (dōng hé Taproom) 238 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (8675-9199) 东河Taproom 中山中路238-1号（近地铁1号线定安路A出口） Hops (xǐ pí HOPS shì jiè jīng niàng yōu xuǎn cān ba) 9 Wulin Lu (182 6800-6936) 喜啤HOPS世

Evening bell at Nanping hill (nán píng wǎn zhōng) 55Nanshan Lu (8717-9603) 南屏晚钟南山路55号

Guan Yao Museum (nán sòng guān kū bó wù guan) 60 Nansong Lu (8608-3990) 南宋官窟博物馆南复路60号

Guo’s Villa (guō zhuāng) 28 Yanggongdi (87986026) 郭庄杨公堤28号 Hangzhou botanical garden (háng zhōu zhí wù yuán) 1 Taoyuanling (8796-1904) 杭州植物园桃源岭1号 Hangzhou flower nursery (háng zhōu huā pǔ) 14 Xishan Lu (8796-9691) 杭州花圃西山路14号

King Qian’s temple (qián wáng cí) 11 Qianwangci Lu 钱王祠钱王祠路11号

城中啤酒吧长寿路6号杭州城中香格里拉大酒店一层

Professor P (pí jiāo shòu shǒu gōng pí jiǔ) 465 Jianguo Lu, above Binhe Square (132 9675-0921) 啤教授手工啤酒建国路475号（滨河广场楼上近建国北路必胜客旁）

Leifeng pagoda (léi fēng tǎ) 15 Nanshan Lu (8798-2111) 雷峰塔南山路15号 Lingyin Temple (líng yǐn sì) 1 Fayunnong (87968665) 灵隐寺法云弄1号

Live Music 现场音乐

Long bridge (cháng qiáo gōng yuán) 35 Nanshan Lu 长桥公园南山路35号

9Club (jiǔ qiú huì) 2F, South Building, City Life Square, 262 Wantang Lu (8106-0813) 酒球会万塘

路7号

路262号万糖汇城市生活广场南楼2楼

Eudora Station (yì duō ruì zhàn xī cān tīng) 101-7 Nanshan Lu (8791-4760) 亿多瑞站西餐厅南山路101-7号

JZ Club (huáng lóu) 6 Liuying Lu (8702-8298) 黄楼柳营路6号

Meijiawu (méi jiā wù) 7Yunqi Lu 梅家坞云栖 Melting Snow at Broken Bridge (duàn qiáo cán xuě) 1 Longjing Lu 断桥残雪西湖龙井路1号 Museum of Chinese Indian Studies (zhōng guó yìn xué bó wù guan) 10 Hougushan Lu (8799-4193) 中国印学博物馆后孤山路10号

中山南路77号313室

Nine creeks in misty forest (jiǔ xī yān shù) Jiuxi Lu 九溪烟树九溪路

Mao Livehouse 3F, Shangcheng 1157, 77 Zhongshan Nan Lu (8783-5787) 中山南路77号尚

Orioles singing in the willows (liǔ làng wén yīng) 87 Nanshan Lu 柳浪闻莺南山路87号

Loopy Rm. 313, 77 Zhongshan Nan Lu (5610-7080)

Socia10 Vineyard (shí shě wèi yǎ) 1F, Zhongtian Building, 173 Yugu Lu (8811-7096) 拾舍

林路89号

味雅玉古路173号中田大厦1楼

Joy Bar (jiǔ yǐn) 5 Haiguan Lu (158 2121-5580) 7pm - 2am 酒隐海关路5号 87 Nanshan Lu (158 2121 5580) 7pm - 3am 南山路87号

SIGHTS 景点

Kameleon (xī yì hóng jiǔ láng) 104, Bldg.C, Waketown Pedestrian Zone, 9 Wulin Lu (134 5673-7273) 夕邑红酒廊武林路9号Wake Town街

Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake (píng hú qiū yuè) 1 Longjing Lu 平湖秋月龙井路1号 Bai dike (bái dī) 1 Gushanhoushan Lu (87996663) 白堤孤山后山路1号

下6号2幢

Bamboo-lined path at Yunqi (yún qī zhú jìng) 8 Yunqi Lu 云栖竹径云栖路8号

Mill 77 Yile Lu (8891-2175) (close to West Wen’er Lu) 7pm - 2am 益乐路77号(近文二西路)

Baochu pagoda (bǎo chù tǎ) Baochu Lu (87996663) 保俶塔保俶路

Mora Whisky & Cocktails (mò lā jiǔ ba) 145 Jiangnan Avenue, Binjiang (137 3804-4196) 2pm -

井路 148号

Midtown Brewery (chéng zhōng pí jiǔ ba) 1F, Shangri-La Hotel, 6 Changshou Lu (8159-0265)

Helens (Wulin Lu) (Helens (wǔ lín lù diàn)) 89 Wulin Lu (8806-0271) Helens (武林路店）武

Mislead (wù dǎo jiǔ ba) 168 Baoshu Lu (153 9701-7157) 误导酒吧保俶路168号

Enjoying tea at dragon well (lóng jǐng wèn chá) 148 Longjing Lu (8778-8585) 龙井问茶龙

Huagang Park (huā gǎng gōng yuán) 10 Yanggongdi (8796-3033) 花港公园杨公堤10号

城1157利星3楼

Late Market Building 2, Chenghexia, 6 Fengqi Lu (151 5806-0898) Late Market 风起路城河

Dream of the tiger spring (hǔ pǎo mèng quán) 39 Hupao Lu 虎跑梦泉虎跑路39号

界精酿优选餐吧武林路9号

H Lounge (xī lā jiǔ ba) 7 Paomachang Lane (8880-9701) 7pm - 2am 西拉酒吧跑马场路7巷

区C幢104号

China National Silk Museum (zhōng guó sī chóu bó wù guan) 73-1 Yuhuangshan Lu (87062129) 中国丝绸博物馆玉皇山路73-1号

Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden (qǔ yuàn fēng hé) 89 Beishan Lu 曲院风荷北山路 89号

Precious stone hill floating in rosy clouds (bǎo shí liú xiá) 22 Zhaoqing si li jie (8717-9603) 宝石流霞昭庆寺里街22号

Prince Bay Park (tài zǐ wān gōng yuán) Nanshan Lu (8796-3701) 太子湾公园南山路5-1号 Six harmonies pagoda (liù hé tǎ) 16 Zhijiang Lu (8659-1401) 六和塔之江路16号 Solitary Hill (gū shān gōng yuán) 3 Gushanbei Lu (8717-9603) 孤山公园孤山北路 3号 Spring Dawn at Su Causeway (sū dī chūn xiǎo) 1 Longjing Lu 苏堤春晓龙井路1号 Sunny and Rainy Views from the Lakeside (hú bīn qíng yǔ) 250 Nanshan Lu 湖滨晴雨南山路250号

Temple to Yu Qian (yú qiān cí) 161 Santaishan Lu (8796-2534) 于谦祠三台山路161号

ENJOY PIZZA&KEBAB

路口天鸿君邑小区 7号楼 1层

Shares Bar Room 203 2F Gemini Mantion, 1785 Jianghan Lu 17:00pm - 01:30am 江汉路1785号国

Craft Beer 精酿啤酒

Niujiang (niú jiàng rì běn liào lǐ) 247 Chongren Lu, near the west tea (8799-8703) 牛匠日本料理炭

Yongle (yǒng lè rì běn liào lǐ) 1F, Buliding6, Laiyinjuzhen International, the intersecting of Fengtan Lu and Yuhangtang Lu (8889-1080) 永乐

路113号

Mexican 墨西哥

1999 Pub (1999 jiǔ ba) 87 Nanshan Lu (81600066) 19:00pm - 2:00am 1999酒吧南山路87号

Yi yi (yì yī rì běn liào lǐ) 12 Shangmanjuelong Lu (8693-2259) 鮨一日本料理上满觉陇路12号

Old Captain Lounge Bar (lǎo chuán zhǎng) 113 Shuguang Lu (8603-5510) 老船长酒吧曙光

Xanadu (pǐn ) 255 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (86916283) 品中山中路255号

日本料理曙光路122号世贸君澜饭店四楼

火烤肉崇仁路247号西茶旁

2am 莫拉酒吧滨江江南大道145号

沙大道560号金沙天街5楼

店2楼

51NB (51NB rì běn shāo kǎo jū jiǔ wū) 2F Building G, Xixi Valley, 80 Zixia Street (189 6990-2080) 51NB日本烧烤居酒屋紫霞街80号西

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Viewing Fish at flower harbor (huā gǎng guān yú) 5-1 Xishan Lu (8796-3033) 花港观鱼西山路5-1号

香格里拉饭店北山路78号(近岳庙)

Theatres 剧院

Private Schools 私立学校

Sofitel Westlake Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu suǒ fēi tè xī hú dà jiǔ diàn) 333 West Lake Dadao (870-75858) 杭州索菲特西湖大酒店西湖

Hangzhou Theatre (háng zhōu jù yuàn) 29 Wulin Square (8517-7801) 杭州剧院武林广场29号

BASIS International School Hangzhou (háng zhōu qián jiāng bèi sài sī guó jì xué xiào) 99 Yuntang Street, Jianggan District (8815-3888) 杭州

大道333号

Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort (háng zhōu xī xī huā jiān tang) Entrance of Tianmushan Lu Wuchangdadao Xixishidi Longshezui (8873-0606) 杭州西溪花间堂天目山路五常大道西溪湿地龙舌嘴入口(印象城对面)

West lake (xī hú) 1 Longjing Lu (8717-9617) 西湖龙井路1号 Wu Yun mountain (wǔ yún shān) 6 Wuyundong Lu (8608-6364) 五云山五云东路6号 Xiling Seal-Engravers’Society (xī líng yìn shè) 31 Gushan Lu 西泠印社孤山路31号 Yue Fei’s Temple (yuè wáng miào) 80 Beishan Lu (8796-9670) 岳王庙北山路80号

WHERE TO STAY

住宿

International Schools 国际学校

Yellow Dragon Restaurant (huáng lóng fàn diàn) Intersection of Hangda Lu 120 Shuguang Lu (8799-8833) 黄龙饭店曙光路120号杭大路口 (近杭大路)

Bantan Tree Anji (ān jí yuè róng zhuāng) Baimu Avenue, Baishui Bay Village, Anji Town (589-1818) 安吉悦榕庄安吉县天荒坪镇白水湾

Hostel 客栈

Banyan Tree (ān jí yuè róng zhuāng) Baimu Avenue, Baishui Bay Village, Anji Town (589-1818)

Fitness 健身

Club Med Joyview (ClubMed ān jí dù jiǎ cūn) 1888 Qingyuan Lu, Anji Town (589-8888) ClubMed

A+ Sports Club (A+yùn dòng jù lè bù) 3F Building D Yuanjian Edifice (8703-9812) A+运动俱

安吉度假村安吉县灵峰街道清远路1888号

DoubleTree by Hilton Hangzhou (háng zhōu hé dá xī ěr dùn yì lín jiǔ diàn) 600 Jinsha Avenue, Jianggan District (8989-8888) 杭州和达希尔顿逸林酒店江干区金沙大道600号

Four Points by Sheraton Hangzhou, Binjiang (háng zhōu lóng xǐ fú péng xǐ lái dēng) 868 Dongxin Dadao (2887-8888) 杭州龙禧福朋喜来登东信大道868号

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake (háng zhōu xī zǐ hú sì jì jiǔ diàn) 5 Lingyin Lu (8829-8888) 杭州西子湖四季酒店灵隐路5号 Hangzhou Qianxi Vacation Hotel (háng zhōu qiān xǐ dù jiǎ jiǔ diàn) 15 Jiuxi Lu (8761-3666) 杭州千禧度假酒店九溪路15号

Hangzhou Xixi Sheraton Vacation Hotel (háng zhōu xī xī xǐ lái dēng dù jiǎ dà jiǔ diàn) 21 Zijingang Lu (8500-2222) 杭州西溪喜来登度假大酒店紫金港路21号

Hangzhou Yi Hotel (háng zhōu yì jiǔ diàn) 198 Hushuan Lu (8809-9999) 杭州逸酒店湖墅南路198号

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou (háng zhōu jūn yuè jiǔ diàn) 28 Hubin Lu (8779-1234) 杭州君悦酒店湖滨路28号

InterContinental Hangzhou (háng zhōu zhōu jì jiǔ diàn) 2 Jiefangdong Lu (8981-0000) 杭州洲际酒店解放东路2号

JW Marriott Hotel Anji (ān jí JW wàn háo) 1 Huancheng Nan Lu, Anji Town (561-8888) 安吉JW 万豪安吉县环城南路1号

JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu JWwàn háo jiǔ diàn) 28 Hushu South Lu, Gongshu District (8578-8888) 杭州JW万豪酒店拱墅区湖墅南路28号

Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou (háng zhōu chéng zhōng xiāng gé lǐ lā dà jiǔ diàn) 6 Changshou Lu (8733-8888) 杭州城中香格里拉大酒店长寿路6号 Park Hyatt Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu bǎi yuè jiǔ diàn) 1366 Qianjiang Lu (8696-1234) 杭州柏悦酒店钱江路1366号 Relais & Chateaux Chaptel Hangzhou (luó lái xià duǒ ·háng zhōu hú biān cūn jiǔ diàn) 57 Changsheng Lu (8788-2999) 罗莱夏朵·杭州湖边邨酒店长生路57号

Shangri-la Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu xiāng gé lǐ lā fàn diàn) 78 Beishan Lu (8797-7951) 杭州

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Buddy Fitness Personal Trainer Studio (bā dì jiàn shēn sī jiāo gōng zuò shì) Room2116 Boyuexuan Edifice 1870 Binsheng Lu (8880-2800) 巴帝健身私教工作室(滨江星光店) 滨盛路1870号新世界铂悦轩大厦2116室

Kindergartens 幼儿园

MEDICAL 医疗

Resorts 度假酒店

村百亩弄

语学校上城区姚江路5号

儿园拱墅区工发路269号

州市西湖区转塘街道，上城埭51号

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Wahaha Bilingual School Hangzhou (háng zhōu wa hā hā shuāng yǔ xué xiào) 5 Yaojiang Lu, Shangcheng District (8780-1933) 杭州哇哈哈双

Wesley School (wèi sī lǐ yòu ér yuán) 269 Gongfa Lu, Gongshu District (8882-880) 卫斯理幼

Bikery (bài kè lǐ mín sú) 51 Shangchengdai, Zhuantang Jiedao (137 7065-4953) 拜客里民俗杭

RECREATION

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Hangzhou Victoria Kindergarten (háng zhōu wéi duō lì yà yòu ér yuán) Honghui Lu, Xiaoshan District (8351-5277) 杭州维多利亚幼儿园萧山区弘慧路延伸段众安景海湾内

Hospitals 医院 International Healthcare Services of Sir Run

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EDUCATION 教育

Hangzhou International School (háng zhōu guó jì xué xiào ) Founded in 2002, HIS is an IB World School that offers the expatriate community in Hangzhou an inclusive international experience and curriculum (Early Years to Grade 12) based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. HIS is the first and only international school in Hangzhou that is fully accredited by an international accrediting association and authorized by the IB. The school currently serves 650+ students from over 50 nationalities. Graduates attend prestigious universities throughout the world. admissions@his-china. org, www.his-china.org. 78 Dongxin Ave, Binjiang District (8669-0045) 杭州国际学校滨江区东信大道78号

C-M Fitness Sports Concept Museum (C-M Fitness yùn dòng gài niàn guǎn) R605 Hengxin Edifice 588 Jiangnandadao (8537-0490) C-M

Run Shaw Hospital (shào yì fū yī yuàn guó jì mén zhěn) 11F, Tower II, 3 Qingchun Dong Lu (8600-6118) 邵逸夫医院国际门诊庆春东路3号 2幢11层

No.7 People Hospital (dì qī rén mín yī yuàn) 305 Tianmushan Lu (8512-1914) 第七人民医院天目山路305号附近

No.117 Liberation Army Hospital (jiě fàng jun1 dì 117yī yuàn) 14 Lingyin Lu (8734-8500) 解放军第117医院灵隐路14号

Red Cross Hospital (hóng shí zì huì yī yuàn) 84-86 Xinhua Lu (5610-9999) 红十字会医院新华路84-86号

Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital (shù lán háng zhōu yī yuàn) 848 Dongxin Lu, Xiacheng District (400-103-9999) 树兰杭州医院下城区东新路848号 Zhejiang Hospital (zhè jiāng yī yuàn) 12 Lingying Lu (8798-7373) 浙江医院灵隐路12号

Fitness 运动概念馆江南大道588号恒鑫大厦605

Zhejiang University Hospital (zhè dà yī yuàn) Zhiquang Lu (8795-3120) 浙大医院知泉路

CrossFit Unicorn (qí lín zōng hé xùn liàn guǎn) Huaicheng Sports Center Huaide Jie (8779-7269) 麒麟综合训练馆怀德街怀诚体育运动中心

Dental Clinics 齿科

CrossFit Xihu R167 B1 Hubing Yintai 245 Yan’an Lu (137 3502-4354) 湖滨银泰店延安路245号湖滨

Baibo Dental Clinics (bài bó kǒu qiāng) 1881 Binsheng Lu (8504-9777) 拜博口腔(滨江店)滨盛路1881号

银泰B区地下一层167室

Grammy Dental Clinics (gé lái měi kǒu qiāng) 341 Tiyuchang Lu (2822-0051) 格莱美口腔体育

EP Fitness Club• Epoch Fit (EP jiàn shēn jù lè bù •Epoch Fit) 2242-2248 Binsheng Lu (8510-7167) EP健身俱乐部•Epoch Fit 滨盛路

场路341号

2242-2248号

HT Fitness Studio (HT jiàn shēn gōng zuò shì) R1601 F16 B2 Hexinyada International Anye Lu (8663-5399) HT健身工作室安业路润和信雅达国际2幢16层1601室

Leti Fitness (lè tǐ jiàn shēn) F10 Big City Plaza 609 Yan’an Lu (8776-6716) 乐体健身(国大店)延安路609号国大城市广场10楼

Reebok 1030 CrossFit A304 L3 Yuanyang Ledigang 58 Lishui Lu (5626-0377) 远洋乐堤港店丽水路58号远洋乐堤港三楼A304

Shushibao Fitness Center (shū shì bǎo jiàn shēn zhōng xīn) F4 1st Starlight International Plaza 228 Jiangnandadao (2898-2222) 舒适堡健身中心(星光广场店) 江南大道228号星光国际广场一期4层

BEAUTY 美容美体 Spas 美容养生 Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat (yōu tíng bǎo jiàn huì suǒ) L6-04, Raffles City, 228 Xinye Lu (8889-9191) 悠庭保健会所来福士中心店新业路 228号来福士中心L06-04 141 Xixi Lu (8502-3288) 西溪店西溪路141号

STAGE & SCREEN

演出场所

Wellington College International Hangzhou (háng zhōu huì líng dùn wài jí rén yuán zǐ nǚ xué xiào) Wellington College International Hangzhou provides a world-class holistic education to expatriate children from ages 5 to 18, following the English National Curriculum in Pre-Prep and Prep School, which is enhanced by the cross-curricular International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In Senior School, children complete IGCSE and then either A Level or IB Diploma Programme depending on their goals. Closely tied with the Wellington College in England, and with sister international schools in Tianjin and Shanghai, WCIH provides the high-quality international education that has become synonymous with the Wellington College name. A wide range of academic and co-curricular activities are supported by state-of-the-art custom built facilities. For Admissions: 8239-6366 or admissions.wcih@wellingtoncollege.cn. 2399 Xuezhi Lu, Xiaoshan District 杭州惠灵顿外籍人员

Huashan Liantianmei Dental Clinics (huá shān lián tiān měi yī yuàn kǒu qiāng kē) Qiutao Edifice B 248 Qiutao Lu (151 5814-1263) 华山连天美医院口腔科秋涛路248号秋涛大厦B幢

Kewa Dental Clinics (kē wǎ chǐ kē) L6-19 Fushi Center 228 Xinye Lu (400-606-0222) 科瓦齿科新业路228号来福士中心L6-19号

Qier Dental Clinics (qí ěr kǒu qiāng zhèng jī zhōng xīn) Civil Aviation Building 2 392 Tiyuchang Lu (8530-5080) 齐尔口腔正畸中心体育场路392号民航大厦2楼

Surgery Clinics 医学美容 Hangzhou Jinggang Beauty Clinics (háng zhōu jìng gǎng yī liáo měi róng) 508-1 Yan’an Lu (400 087 6600-0325) 杭州静港医疗美容延安路508-1号

Hangzhou Time beauty Clinics (háng zhōu shí guāng yī liáo měi róng yī yuàn) 596 Jiaogong Lu (400 087 6600-0736) 杭州时光医疗美容医院

子女学校萧山区学知路2399号

教工路596号

Chinese Language 汉语

MyLike Beauty Clinics (MYLIKEháng zhōu měi lái yī liáo měi róng yī yuàn) Meilai Edifice 333 Moganshan Lu (150 5819-2199) MYLIKE杭州美

Chinesetown. Shinyway Language Institute (xīn tōng huá wén) 4F (reception floor), Metro Business Building, 611 Zhongshan Bei Lu (28861597) scarletteyu@shinyway.com.cn 新通华文中山北路611号地铁商务大厦1-6层

Chinese Surfing (háng zhōu chàng yǔ zhōng wén) Room 401, 4F, 334 Fengqi Lu (151 5811-6008)

杭州畅语中文下城区凤起路334号401室

莱医疗美容医院莫干山路333号美莱大厦

Victoria Beauty Clinics (wéi duō lì yà yī liáo měi róng yī yuàn) 658 Jianguobei Lu (400 087 6600-0314) 维多利亚医疗美容医院建国北路658号 Yes Skin Beauty Clinics (Yes Skinyán shù yī měi) t3b-12F International Health Center 9 Jingtan Lu (400 091-0890) Yes Skin颜术医美景昙路9号西子国际全程健康中心t3b-12F

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12 ISSUES A YEAR

JANUARY

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2019

International New Year

Celebrations from Around the World

New Year's Resolutions Start the Year Strong!

Analyzing Sources of Disagreement

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Ditch Boring Resolutions: Bringing In 2019 The Unconventional Way How many times have you made a boring New Year’s Resolution that peters out halfway through January? It’s time to throw out the mundane ‘I’ll try to go to the gym more!’ Lisa Delanty brings you a few challenges that you don’t have to stick to all year, and that may actually change the way you think.

1. Be Vain.

Time required: 30 seconds in the morning. Criticising and disliking your body is psychologically harmful to you and those around you. So instead of picking out your worst features, snap a quick shot of your gorgeous or handsome self in the morning, and pick out the things you like about the way you look. Optional extension: channel your inner Beyoncé while singing the hit song, “I woke up like this!”

2. Go Basic.

Time required: Zero extra. Every time you think of ordering a fancy latte or cappuccino, grab an Americano or fresh brew of the day! It’s much better for your wallet, not to mention your waistline. Simplifying your life is actually incredibly satisfying. Try eating plain foods; drinking only water; wearing no accessories; clearing the things you don’t use out

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of your house. Realising what you don’t need is incredibly liberating!

3. Share your talents.

Time required: Up to you! Get out on social media! Film a ‘how to’ video tutorial of something you really enjoy such as cooking, dancing, or makeup tips to post on Youtube, or start an Instagram account logging a fitness journey, or your travels. Having a platform to update really encourages you to experience more.

4. The Poverty Line Challenge. Time required: 1 week of eating differently. In a life of easy access to almost everything we want, it’s easy to forget that a saddening percentage of the world’s population live on less than $2 per day. Challenge yourself to buy food for one week with $14 (96RMB). It will really open your eyes.

5. Ditch the Mall.

Time required: Zero extra. Today’s world of shopping is dominated by a few chains, and isn’t it boring to know you’re wearing the same thing as everyone else? Ditch the big shops, and limit yourself to secondhand clothes shops or boutiques. Your look will be a lot more interesting, and shopping will be a cooler experience than just running to H&M.

6. Put the Phone Down.

Time required: 5 minutes per message. Instead of sending a quick text, take out a pen and paper and handwrite a thoughtful message to a friend, relative, or loved one. Put it in an envelope and seal it with a kiss! It will make somebody’s day, and make a real change from the instant-messaging culture of the modern world.

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New Year’s Traditions From Around The World The eve of the Gregorian New Year is a time of celebration around the world, and amongst the celebrations, many cultures also have unique traditions or rituals to be performed at the turn of the new year, to bring happiness and prosperity to theirs and their families’ lives. Here are a few from around the world:

Scotland, North England Traditionally there is a belief the that first person to lay foot in a house in the New Year foretells that household’s fortune for the year ahead. As a result, at the stroke of midnight, it is traditional for a (preferably tall and dark-haired) man of the house to wait outside for the stroke of midnight, and then come into the house, bearing silver (for wealth), coal (for warmth), and bread or other foodstuff (for plentiful food). This tradition is called ‘first-footing’. Japan Some Japanese have ‘forget-theyear’ parties and generally consider it a time to forgive and forget. They hang straw ropes across their homes’ facades to ward away evil spirits and welcome good luck and happiness.

Germany Here people cook and eat New Year’s Pretzels: circular in shape with a cross in the middle, they are said to represent good luck, health and peace.

Bolivia Some Bolivians believe that specific colours of underwear signify what will come in the following year, with red signifying romance, yellow prosperity, and blue health.

Switzerland In Swiss homes, dollops of whipped cream, symbolising the richness of the year to come, are dropped on the floors.

Ecuador Ecuadorians traditionally build and then burn effigies of people, with messages pinned to their chests of wrongdoing, grudges or grievances, as well as what changes and improvements are desired for the coming year.

Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria On New Year’s Day, many families wash their faces with silver coins in order to bring wealth and prosperity to their loved ones in the coming year. India and Pakistan Eating rice at the turn of the year is believed to promise prosperity.

Spain Traditionally eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each month of the year, and one for each toll of the bell at midnight. A tradition which dates back to a monarch giving out grapes to his subjects in a year of bountiful harvest.

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Creating Safe Spaces for Little Faces By David Smith

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e’ve been working on potty training our three-yearold since she was at least eighteen months or so. At the beginning, it was more about getting her interested. Then we transitioned to her being out of a diaper during the day unless we knew we weren’t going to be around a toilet that was convenient. However, the one leap we hadn’t yet taken was taking away the diaper at nap and night time. After some time, we finally decided to make the jump to her being without a diaper, no matter what. A few nights ago, she woke up crying around 11pm so I got up to go check on her and see what was wrong. By the time I got to her room, she was standing in her door way crying. I knelt down and asked what was wrong and she told me she had an accident. Sometimes she mistakes needing to go for already having gone so I went to reach for her pajamas to check if they were wet. As I was reaching, she pulls back and says, “No, don’t touch me!” This shocked me a little, so I asked, “Why can’t daddy check you?”. Her next words crushed me as a parent. In the

saddest voice possible she says, “Cause I had an accident and I’m all wet”. I could tell by her tone of voice and the way she was responding that she was embarrassed and was afraid she was going to be in trouble. At first, I wanted to respect what she was saying by not touching her but then I also didn’t want to concrete these feelings that she was having of shame and fear. I decided to go against what she was saying and hoped for the best. I sat down on the floor in front of her, stretched out my arms, wrapped them around her, and pulled her in tight. She was still apprehensive and wasn’t really responding. So, I pulled her back to where we were looking eye to eye and I said, “Eme, it’s ok. You’re still learning. This is all new to you and it’s going to happen. Dad’s not mad.” As soon as I said those words, her body melted into mine and she laid on my shoulder. I could feel the weight of the shame and fear lifting off of her in that moment and I was so thankful for that. It is built into a child’s psyche for them to need to feel a sense of safety and security. If we look at the surface, it seems easy: provide a home, feed them, take care of them, etc. Unfortunately, that’s where most people stop – the surface. But the reality is that this goes well beyond that and is something that should be dug into. Not only do children need to feel a sense of physical security but they also need to feel a sense of emotional security as well. They need to know that it’s ok for them to express their feelings and that there is someone who is going to listen to them and hear them. In our home, we strive to create a safe environment where our kids feel they can express their feelings

and emotions and know that they can talk about them without fear of judgement or condemnation. We do this a few ways that I’ll share below.

Get on their level When our kids are talking to us, we do our best to make sure that we are on their level. We either kneel down to them or pick them up to us. This creates a bond and connection because they are looking at you face to face and making eye contact. This not only communicates that they have our attention, but it also communicates that we are listening.

Listen When our children are expressing how they feel about something, we need to make sure that we are listening. I am super guilty of not completely listening and giving half answers at times. But our children need to know that we are listening to them and that what they say matters.

Don’t minimize their feelings We need to make sure that we are reassuring them of their safety and security if they are expressing a fear while also making sure we aren’t minimizing how they feel. If a child feels something, it’s for a reason. The reason may not be sensible to an adult but for a child, with a tiny world view, something might be downright terrifying or concerning. We try our best not to use the phrase “You’re fine” because, in my opinion, that phrase minimizes the way they are feeling. Instead we say, “It’s going to be ok.” There’s so much more that can be done to make sure we are creating spaces where our kids feel they can express their emotions, but I think these things are the foundation of it all. Once we get a handle on these first steps, the rest that follow will be easier to implement and carry out in the home. redstarhangzhou.com

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Are We Actually Speaking the Same Language? Analyzing Sources of Disagreement

ctober is finally here. For some people, this means that it's time to go back to school, for others, it means that winter is approaching. For the remainder, it just means National Holiday. So how is it that the same concept, idea or object can get so many different meanings? How does that influence the outcome of conversations among different people? In this article, I am going to explore some of the less obvious sources of disagreement leading to miscommunication. I will do so by giving an environmental psychology (EP) view on the matter and will also share some ways to prevent miscommunication from occurring.

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You might wonder why I decided to write about this topic. I thought a lot about what I should write and inspiration came while reading Mike Hulme's book: Why we disagree about climate change. Understanding controversy, inaction and opportunity. He writes: "We disagree about climate change because we view our responsibilities to future generations differently, because we value humans and Nature in different ways, and because we have different attitudes to climate risks." (I strongly recommend reading the book, btw!) I read this book just after coming back from a workshop in Poland, where I worked with professionals from

By Adina Deacu 邱天美 Environmental Psychologist

different fields on understanding what could be the future of a local housing estate built in the 60's for the needs of that time, but that seems obsolete according to 21st century needs. The group discussions in the workshop, as well as Hulme's ideas, confirmed what I had already noticed throughout my multidisciplinary career: we tend to disagree, not only about climate change, but also about many other issues, either because we understand the same concepts differently or because we use different terminology for the same concepts depending our field of expertise. As a result, we think that we know better than others and "fight" for our opinions, even if in essence we might be using the same

HANGZHOU FAMILY language, but talking about completely different things, based on individual understanding. So why does this happen? What is EP's take on it? Of course, in order to answer this question, I need to give you a bit of background on myself. I studied BA+MA in Urban Planning and Management and graduated in 2010, but in my second year of university, I had already started professing as a full-time urban planner/architect. However, in 2008, in order to be able to continue funding my university studies, the financial crisis pushed me in a completely new direction (sales, marketing and customer service). In 2012, in an attempt to return to the urban planning profession, I moved to Shanghai to pursue an internship in urban design, but soon realized that my place is a different one. Because I wanted to understand more how people's behaviors are influenced by the physical space, I moved to the UK to pursue an MSc Environmental Psychology at Surrey University. While in the UK, I was awarded a scholarship at the Hangzhou University to study Chinese, so this is how I ended up in Hangzhou. After that, one thing lead to another and I found myself running an environmental psychology start-up in China. Life is full of unpredictable stuff and dealing with change can be very frustrating, but this will be the topic for a future article. The main idea I want to express here is that having been exposed to so many different professional environments, I had the opportunity to observe how each of them can shape/change the way in which each of us thinks and acts. I just came to make more sense of the theories behind the processes after studying EP. Take my recent experience in Poland, for example. As a group, we had understood from the very start that the realization of the housing estate met numerous obstacles. Throughout the building process, numerous changes were implemented in the

project, not always in accordance with the architect's ideas, which led to numerous conflicts with the future residents of the estate who felt that their expectations about the desired living conditions were not met. While trying to figure out the future of the housing estate, as a group, we would always be on the verge of frustration having long discussions in circles leading nowhere and having to agree on things that we had already agreed upon previously (at least in my understanding). You may imagine how that went in a group with one psychologist, a historian, 2 PhDs, 2 architects and 1 student in global innovation studies with nationalities covering countries from Europe all the way to Asia. Only towards the end of the workshop did we start realizing that even though we were using the same terminology, the meanings we attributed to them were somewhat different depending on the industries we were all coming from, which had caused our discussions in circles. So what part of this is EP? Well, as I mentioned in previous articles as well, environmental psychology studies the interactions between spaces and people, and how they mutually influence each other. The places we grow up in (and by that I mean everything: actual physical space, cultural context etc.) and the education that we receive all shape the views that we have on the world. These will later on be shaped by our working environments and our willingness to remain curious and open to new ideas. For example, some people actually feel that after graduating university, all their learning endeavors are finished and refuse to accept any new ideas. As a result, we end up having different understandings and perceptions about the same concepts, making way for disagreements. In the case of the project in Poland, the conflict between the residents of

the housing estate and the architect was also a result of miscommunication between different understandings. For the architect, the estate meant an architectural breakthrough considering the conditions he had to work under in the 60s, while for the residents it just meant awful living conditions, as they had no awareness about local planning regulations, nor the limitations which the architect had to work under. For our group work, our different understandings and visions on the issues discussed lead us to misinterpret other group members' words and discuss in circles, making the working process very frustrating. How can these less visible communication issues be prevented? In order to prevent such issues from occurring, we need to accept that there is no absolute truth. We should become aware of different understandings and accommodate for that by taking time to establish common working concepts, so that future frustrations are avoided. Had our group done that in the first place, our work would have been a lot more effective. There is also a great need for more cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary dialogue to facilitate inclusiveness and acceptance of others' ideas. If in doubt about where to find such dialogues in Hangzhou, you can attend the offline events that Tianmei's World is organizing (add WeChat ID: tmshijie for more details). For article length considerations, I will finish by inviting you to try a small experiment. Ask as many people around you as possible the following question: "What makes you happy?" and see what answers you get. If you want to make more sense of the answers and know more about EP, feel free to send an email to tianmeisworld@outlook.com. Resources for the article: http://teatrnn.pl/lexicon/articles/oskar-hansen19222005-english-version/ Mike Hulme "Why we disagree about climate change. Understanding controversy, inaction and opportunity" redstarhangzhou.com

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Three Reasons I Love Raising My Kids in China

By Jerry Jones Transition Specialist Leadership Development International & The Culture Blend

t’s pretty common for expat parents to worry that their decision to live cross-culturally is going to turn their child into some kind of freak. There’s a fear (sometimes faint and sometimes paralyzing) that they’ll miss out on the social experiences during their formative years that make other kids ... well ... normal. In China those fears are compounded because Chinese culture can be so vastly different from our own. Will our kids be socially inept, out of touch or relationally challenged? Will they miss out on the things that make the cool kids cool? Right now, for this stage in our lives, I am loving that we live in China and here are three reasons why:

Our kids live diversity instead of just learning about it. Before I went to college I had three

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friends whose first language was not English. My son just turned 9 and at last count we have friends from 68 countries. More than two thirds of his friends speak multiple languages and we always sing Happy Birthday in English, Chinese and Korean.

We love the International School. My kids stand out. They’re different. They’re foreigners. They don’t speak fluent Chinese and this is China. They travel . . . A LOT. They don’t know how to answer the question, “where are you from?” They don’t feel rooted. They say, “goodbye” . . . A LOT. They miss their grandparents. They think Skype is more normal than a telephone. And here’s the kicker . . . they go to an International School of China with over 350 other expat kids who are exactly like them. You’re only weird if you’re different and at their school they’re all in the same boat.

The “real world” is a WORLD. For every single bit that our kids are missing growing up where we come from, they are gaining three bits that will equip them for life in their globalized future. They may be missing the grind of an American election year but they’ll be able to name world leaders, identify flags, and capitals and political systems from nations all over the world. They may not know who won the last Superbowl but they will know who won the last World Cup. The world is getting smaller and the challenges in it are not. It’s very cool to watch our kids learn so much about a world that we didn’t even know existed when we were their age. Incredible. Some days the fears get the best of me. Sometimes I don’t even want to be here let alone raise my kids here. But today — I’m soaking it up. To read more about life, culture, family, and transition through the lens of a transition specialist and expat, visit www.thecultureblend.com.

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Prawns with Chinese Cheese I can hear you wondering: "Chinese cheese? Is there even a cheese native to China"? While you're absolutely correct, cheese is as native to East Asia as Häagen-Dazs to the Sahara, there is a fermented tofu called 腐乳 (fǔrǔ). Not exactly cheese but the production method is quite similar, dairy milk is simply replaced by soy milk. The texture and taste of 腐乳 resembles a creamy blue cheese.

You need:

Method:

• 4 cubes 腐乳 (fǔrǔ) • 12 large prawns • 4 tbsp chopped garlic • 100gr. Butter • 2 tbsp green pepper • 2 tbsp red peppers • 2 tsp ground black pepper • 1 tsp sugar • 2 tsp light soya sauce • some oil for the pan

Clean the prawns by removing the intestines and wipe them dry. Pat them down in flour, fry on a high flame in your pan until ready and place them aside. Turn down the stove and add the butter to the same pan (the butter should melt but not burn) Add the garlic and fry it until its aroma gets released into your kitchen. Add all the remaining ingredients

Former restaurant owner turned stay-at-home grandma, Hui Wai Ning, shares some of her favourite home-cooked recipes with you. Easy to make, healthy, and full of love; these recipes will warm the hearts and bellies of every Hangzhou family.

and fry everything for two minutes. Put the stove on a higher flame and stir fry everything for 20 seconds Serve with rice or bread and don't forget that glass of white wine! ps: for those interested in Chinese Cheese, there is 乳扇 (rǔ shàn), which can be found as streetfood in Yunnan!

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Three Reasons I Like Raising My Kids in China

Are We Actually Speaking the Same Language?

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New Year's Traditions

Ditch Boring Resolutions

Ben Speyer: Entrepreneurs of Hangzhou

An Excellent Vaca-Xi'an

Veganuary Anyone?

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Chinese Tea for Dummies

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My Five-Step Guide to Learning Chinese

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