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The wrap 34 COVER STORY

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Mental Health in the Middle Kingdom

A look at how China handles people with psychiatric disorders.

Skills Exchange: a more casual way to learn 44

Three to See

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exhibitions

QUOTE of the issue

"Nelson Mandela was going to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and he wanted us to go with him and represent South Africa. Of course we went and it was the most amazing moment in our career.�

South African singers Ladysmith Black Mambazo speak about their rich history, p28

64 EVENTS HK

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Wine of the Month August 15-16

August 21

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Golem

Her Bright Skies

Imagine Dragons

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8 CITY 12 99 Problems but being Poor ain't one Trouble in privileged paradise.

16 Disney’s Silent Partners The golden age of animation outsourcing in China.

18 LIFE & STYLE 20 Perfect Sole Summer's best espadrilles.

22 Beat the hordes to Galle, Sri Lanka A mini guide to one of the island’s most alluring destinations.

26 ARTS 32 Once Upon a Time…

La Maquiné goes on a Grimm adventure.

28 Here, Inside My Mind The consoling power of The Phantom of the Opera.

54 EAT & DRINK 56 Katusha Pass the pelmeni.

64 Inlove Café and restaurant Got me lookin' so crazy right now.

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Editor's Note

August

One in every 13 people in China is estimated to have a mental illness. That, by any definition, is an enormous number of people who need some form of care, be it counseling or – for the more seriously affected – institutionalization. The number of registered patients suffering from schizophrenia alone is around 17.6 million – more than the population of the Netherlands.

It’s a heavy burden for public health care to bear, one that medical institutions are proving unable to cope with. Despite increases in funding and legislation to deal with the situation, there are still only 1.5 psychiatrists to every 100,000 patients. The World Health Organization has projected that by 2020, the amount of money necessary to manage mental disorders in China will total a quarter of the nation’s budget for disease treatment.

Beyond these figures, however, are the personal experiences of the people who have to endure behavioral health problems. Like many places around the world, psychiatric disorders come with plenty of stigma in China, alienating an already fragile person even further from their surroundings. They are seen as highly dangerous and shameful – and the doctors treating them don’t have a much better reputation.

We spoke to psychologists, social workers, people suffering from psychiatric issues and the general public to create a well-rounded picture of mental health in the Middle Kingdom (p34).

In lighter news, the South African singers who brought hope to generations living under apartheid are coming to Guangzhou this month. Ladysmith Black Mambazo have spread the culture of their native land across the world in the past three decades, introducing the sound of isicathamiya, an a cappella-like singing style with roots in Zulu heritage. Flick to p28 to read our interview with them.

There’s actually a lot of good theater coming up in the next few months, including the recordbreaking musical The Phantom of the Opera in September. We spoke with the male lead a few months back to learn what it’s like playing a character more than 2,000 times (p33). In August, Spanish troupe La Maquiné has the perfect summer event for kids: a magical retelling of popular fairy tales (p32).

For more in-depth articles, turn to p12, where we’ve dissected the lifestyles of China’s uberwealthy, or p16, where we’ve taken a look at how Shenzhen animators used to create frames for some of Disney’s biggest movies and TV series, including The Little Mermaid.

What we’ll be most focused on, however, is staying hydrated. At our local bar.

Tom Lee Editor in Chief

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In Shenzhen, a pair of tickets for Her Bright Skies (p67), four vouchers for Pho Nam (p76) and four beer vouchers for Bierhaus (p78).

For details of how to win, visit our WeChat feed: Thats_PRD

Farewell to Will Wu and Emma Guo This month we bid a fond, lachrymose adieu to two members of our That’s PRD team. Will Wu has been with the magazine for almost three years. An invaluable member of the editorial department, she has shown herWill self to be passionate Wu about culture, scoring interviews with prestigious theater directors like Edward Lam, musical celebrities like Jiangnan Xi Ren (who you may have seen on taxi TV screens) and spiritual Taiwanese aborigine leader Hu Defu, as well as investigating the K-pop phenomenon that has been driving

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Chinese girls wild. She has also displayed a fierce interest in people who society often overlooks, as evidenced by this month’s cover story, which is her swansong.

Emma Guo began her time at That’s Shenzhen in August 2014. Clearheaded, Emma competent and not easily imGuo pressed, Emma’s writing and investigative reporting on important social issues like Dongmen beggars and parent matchmaking provided thought-provoking, insightful content on the people of the Pearl Delta region. The Shenzhen editorial team will greatly miss her as a contributor and friend when she moves to Shanghai.

Hourly updates on news, current affairs and general weirdness from around PRD and China.

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tales of the city Up in the air

Stormy weather Typhoon Linfa hit the southeast China coast last month, and for all the doomsday rhetoric, the city survived. While most people in Guangzhou and Shenzhen were only marginally affected, people living outside Guangdong’s twin centers were less fortunate. Linfa had been forecast to make a near-direct hit on Hong Kong, but the SAR escaped the brunt of the storm, which instead made landfall in Lufeng, a city in the Shanwei municipal region. Powerful winds and torrential rain caused chaos for hundreds of thousands, in addition to knocking over trees and cars. The typhoon also took out the power supply to over 700,000 homes and caused heavy flooding in Jieyang. Transportation woes plagued Chaoshan International Airport, which canceled 53 flights, leaving 5,000 passengers stranded. High-speed trains between Shenzhen and Xiamen, in neighboring Fujian province, were suspended.

A Chinese man is under investigation for assaulting a male flight attendant on a China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou to Los Angeles earlier this month, according to the Guangzhou Daily. The passenger, who remains unnamed, allegedly hit and screamed at the cabin crew member after declaring his seat had been taken. Numerous reports state that the man then continued to hassle the attendant for the rest of the flight and was quoted as stating: “Los Angeles has a lot of cars. You’d better watch out for an accident.”

Authorities in LA were notified of the situation by the plane’s captain, who also ordered the crew to monitor the disorderly individual. Upon landing, police promptly detained the man and the case has since been transferred to the FBI for additional investigation. This came on the heels of an incident in Shenzhen where a number of passengers decided to snag themselves business class seats (instead of their assigned economy seating) after the plane was delayed due to poor weather conditions. In this particular case, law enforcement arrested the defiant passengers after the plane landed in Shanghai.

GZ-HK train tariff on the rise The cost of traveling between Guangzhou East Railway Station and Hong Kong Hung Hom Station just went up, though it’s unlikely to deter the floods of mainlanders who regularly visit the SAR. According to Dongguan Daily, this is the first fare increase since 1995 – somewhat hard to believe – and is being instituted to help balance the accumulating expense of train operation over the past 20 years.

The cost of first class seating was raised from HKD190 to HKD210 (RMB166) and special class seats were increased to HKD250 (RMB197), up from HKD230.

According to media reports, children aged 5 to 9 year old will still enjoy a 50 percent discount under the new pricing scheme.

July, the month when Guangzhou got divorced

Shenzhen stabbing latest in series of knife attacks

There was at least one thing that Guangzhou was completely sold out of last month: divorces.

The number of couples applying for a separation in July left many local offices unable to cope with the demand. Due to a surge in filings, no dates were available for couples to submit the necessary documents, except for a few days in Baiyun, Haizhu and Tianhe districts, according to the Guangzhou marriage registration office website. Under Chinese marriage law, Chinese couples must have their divorce endorsed by the marriage registration office or take the issue to court – which is a much more convoluted procedure. "We are seriously understaffed," a director of a local marriage registration office in Guangzhou, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Women of China. "All of our workers are operating in full capacity.”

A woman was killed and 12 others injured after a knifewielding man went on the rampage in Shenzhen. The incident occurred at an unspecified city market.

According to police, all those injured are in stable condition in hospital. The 32-year-old attacker's actions were allegedly provoked by a marital dispute, according to the Southern Metropolitan Daily. The violence is the latest in a string of attacks in the Pearl River Delta over the past six months, and the Chinese public as a whole has become increasingly sensitive to knife attacks after a series of incidents. In March 2014, a mass stabbing took place at a Kunming train station, while nine were left injured in a similar incident at a Guangzhou train station earlier this year. Authorities credited both those attacks to militant Xinjiang separatists.

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The buzz

CITY DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

Chinese Chat

RIDES

Jia Jia, world’s oldest panda

A poetic aside

Wooden rails

Considering Jia Jia is pushing 100 (in panda years) she still looks good.

Now housed in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park panda habitat, Jia Jia was first captured in the jungle way back in 1978.

While her exact date of birth is unknown (wild animals aren’t particularly precise with their birth certificates) she is on track to be the oldest panda ever recorded.

Based on her estimated birthday, Jia Jia will turn 37 sometime this summer – and will oust Du Du, the previous ‘oldest panda’ record holder, who died in 1999.

The years haven’t been easy on Jia Jia. While her coat still looks quite healthy, not all is well on the inside – Jia Jia’s vision is severely impaired, she can’t hear particularly well and she has high blood pressure.

Rather than simply focusing on practical expressions, it’s important also to explore the culture of any language you are trying to learn. Get a feel for the rhythm of Mandarin – and impress acquaintances – with a tone-perfect recitation of this poem by wellknown contemporary poet Xi Murong (席慕蓉).

棵开花的树 yì kē kāi huā de shù 如何让你遇见我 rú hé ràng nǐ yù jiàn wǒ 在我最美丽的时刻 zài wǒ zuì měi lì de shí kè 为这 wèi zhè 我已在佛前求了五百年 wǒ yǐ zài fó qián qiú le wǔ bǎi nián 求它让我们结一段尘缘 qiú tā ràng wǒ men jié yí duàn chén yuán 佛于是把我化做一棵树 fó yú shì bǎ wǒ huà zuò yì kē shù 长在你必经的路旁 zhǎng zài nǐ bì jīng de lù páng 阳光下慎重地开满了花 yáng guāng xià shèn zhòng de kāi mǎn le huā 朵朵都是我前世的盼望 duǒ duǒ dōu shì wǒ qián shì de pàn wàng 当你走近 dāng nǐ zǒu jìn 请你细听 qǐng nǐ xì tīng 颤抖的叶是我等待的热情 chàn dǒu de yè shì wǒ děng dài de rè qíng 而当你终于无视地走过 ér dāng nǐ zhōng yú wú shì dì zǒu guò 在你身后落了一地的 zài nǐ shēn hòu luò le yí dì de

朋友啊 那不是花瓣 péng yǒu ā nà bú shì huā bàn 是我凋零的心 shì wǒ diāo líng de xīn

A Blooming Tree May Buddha let us meet In my most beautiful hours I have prayed for it For five hundred years Buddha made me a tree By the path you may take In full blossom I'm waiting in the sun Every flower carrying my previous hope As you are near, listen carefully The quivering leaves are my waiting zeal As you pass by the tree Without noticing me My friend, upon the ground behind you Is not the fallen petals But my withered heart

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That said, for an animal who is on pace to be the most long-lived of her species ever recorded, that’s not too bad. Jia Jia was gifted to Hong Kong from the mainland in 1999 and, with any luck, will live to see her 20th year on the island.

China’s largest wooden rollercoaster has opened in Anhui and, with more than a kilometer’s worth of track, is one epic ride. The “Jungle Trailblazer” hits top speeds of 91 miles per hour, zipping through loops, twirls and, presumably, the flashing memories of its riders as they experience pure adrenaline-fueled terror. The coaster’s all-wood (except, we hope, the screws and bolts) track stands in the Fantawild Adventure Theme Park in Anhui.

“It’s twerking.”

The timeless words of a horrified Internet commenter, adding their two cents to a video that made the rounds online last month. The clip in question showed a chunk of meat found at a Chinese market – and it was, well, twerking. Maybe twitching is a better word. Or convulsing.

Either way, it’s doing something that a cut of meat should not. Some netizens said that the meat’s movements were a sign of freshness – maybe a bit too fresh.

75% That’s the proportion of major Chinese cities to fail this year’s air-quality tests – and it’s still a huge improvement over last year. Three out of four Chinese metropolises had fewer than the required number of “clean air days,” according to a study periodically run by the national government. While that may sound discouraging, it’s good to keep in mind that last year some 90 percent of cities failed. So while it may be a bit too soon to throw that mask away, it does look like things are on the right track.

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TROUBLE IN PRIVILEGED PARADISE

BY Erik Crouch

THIS ISN’T THE TOP 1 PERCENT. IT’S NOT EVEN THE TOP 0.1 PERCENT

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f wealth in modern China had a motto, it would be: “If you’ve got it, flaunt it.” The words would be printed out in a bold cursive typeface, in gold, bedecked with diamonds and dangled around the neck of a Tibetan Mastiff riding shotgun in a pink Bentley.

Every few days, another headline outdoes the one before it. “Tianjin to host Snow Polo World Cup.” “Chinese Company to Offer 18-karat Gold iPhones.” “Hebei couple buys 30 Rolls-Royces for Wedding Party.”

Here’s a quick test: are you in the market for a Lamborghini? How about a private jet? Do you keep your money in a private bank? Can you name a private bank? Let’s be real: statistically speaking, the odds are against you. Welcome to the (comparatively) poor house. Population: pretty much everybody.

Their numbers are nearly impossible to pin down – offshore banks are like that – but China’s wealthy are a jet-setting, card-swiping force of nature. The typical dividing line between true “high net worth individuals” (affectionately referred to as “HNWI” by doting banks and concierge services) and your standard, run-of-themill rich people is about RMB10 million (USD1.6 million) in assets. On the books, there are about 1.3 million people on the mainland who are members of this exclu-

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sive, expensive club.

It sounds like a lot – but as a fraction of the population, this isn’t the top 1 percent.

It’s not even the top 0.1 percent. Their population may be small enough to constitute a rounding error, yet their assets are anything but. They are the driving force behind each new Hermès shop and Ferrari dealership, each private wine cellar and art auction. In addition to contributing to China’s GDP, however, they produce one other thing in epic proportions: online scorn.

“When the gold iPhone was released, many Weibo commenters called the color ‘tuhao gold,’” says Liz Flora, editor of Jing Daily, a website that follows the shopping trends of China’s wealthy. “The term [tuhao] is used to refer to someone obsessed with ostentatious displays of wealth and no real taste. They have logos emblazoned on everything, wear a big flashy watch and love gold and lots of bling.”

China’s nouveau riche can get a lot of things, but respect isn’t one of them.

Photos of ‘tuhao’ excess make for viral sensations online, where they meet the angry – some might say envious – wrath of China’s Weibo and WeChat commenters.

But there is nothing particularly rare about a country’s newly minted individuals being criticized for being too crass and uncultured – take a look at Rich

Kids of Instagram, an account that posts photos of, among other things, 16-yearold Europeans and Americans with Lamborghinis and wrists overflowing with Rolexes, tossing back bottles of Dom Perignon around like it’s Gatorade. The account attracts hateful, enraged commenters faster than you can say Keeping up with the Kardashians.

“Nouveau riche, by definition, will be associated with loud excess, no matter the nationality,” says Erwan Rambourg, author of The Bling Dynasty: Why the Reign of Chinese Luxury Shoppers Has Only Just Begun. “Coco Chanel once said, ‘Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty.

It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.’”

Vulgar they may be, but China’s scorned moneyed classes are different from their international counterparts in one important respect: they are trailblazers.

The Communist Revolution of the mid20th century essentially hit the reset button on any accumulation of family wealth within the country. Prior to becoming an Internet buzz word to degrade the goldplated-car type, the word 'tuhao' had been used to describe local tyrants – typically landlords – who were to be overthrown by the revolutionaries. That’s what makes China’s nouveau riche unique: there is no old riche.

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‘Rags to riches’ may be a cliché, but it’s harder to think of a more apt description of China’s first wealthy generation.

In America, there is the legend of Andrew Carnegie arriving in the United States with nothing but a few cents to his name, and turning it into a fortune. Compared to what many in China experienced in the mid-20th century, though, ol' Andy had it easy.

“I was taught not to waste any food, not even a bit of a bun,” says Zi Lu, a 27-yearold from Huaibei, Anhui Province. “[But now] if I go out with my friends, then six times out of 10, I’m the one who pays the bill.”

Zi’s parents made a fortune in Anhui real estate and mahogany furniture, but didn’t grow up with cash to burn. Zi is part of the first generation of her family – and many others – to never need to worry about money, let alone food or shelter.

“People are jealous, and I can feel it,” she says. “But the only difference between me and other people is that I had a higher starting point.”

That may be the ‘only’ difference, but it’s also the one that matters.

Communism didn’t play well with the luxury lifestyle – the era of peasant mobilization campaigns and communal farming

didn’t exactly mesh with yacht clubs and imported caviar. But in the last quarter of the 20th century, the policy of “letting some people get rich first,” in the words of Deng Xiaoping, resulted in some of those first getting very, very rich. The difference between starting points began to grow wider.

But what to do with those newly rakedin millions? The international brothers and sisters of China’s wealthy invested, bought property, sent their children to expensive universities and indulged in things like private jets and pampered international travel.

For China’s millionaires, however, things were not as easy. The stock market is strictly regulated, property rights aren’t iron-clad, the nation’s airspace is largely controlled by the military and the Chinese passport does not make for particularly easy travel abroad.

They were without many of the hallmarks of affluent society, but there was one opportunity to indulge: consumer goods. Louis Vuitton was one of the first foreign luxury brands in the door, opening in Beijing’s Peninsula Hotel in 1982. In the decades that followed, brands such as Gucci, Hermès, Burberry and the like all followed suit.

Now, any first-tier Chinese

city is a shopper’s paradise – as are many second- and even some third-tier locales. It might be difficult to convert your renminbi into foreign currency or buy an estate to pass on to your children, but it sure is easy to spend tens of thousands of yuan on a few handbags.

“I used to spend thousands of kuai on cosmetics in duty-free shops,” laughs Zi. “I would just give them to people as gifts, because I couldn’t use them all.”

China’s wealthy embraced luxury retail with a wide smile and the swipe of a UnionPay card. Throughout the first decade of the 2000s, even through the depths of the global financial crisis, China’s wealthy bought luxury items like they were going out of style – and, it turns out, they were.

“Chinese customers have become more discreet and less willing to show off their wealth,” says Francesco Scardaoni, Head of China Market for Lamborghini.

Consumers who once snatched up whatever designer goods they could get their hands on have matured, and are setting their sights higher than run-of-themill brands. In the midst of this general cooling, the nation’s ongoing anti-extravagance and anti-corruption campaign has made previously kosher activities – say, buying expensive hand bags as gifts to lubricate a business deal – a dangerous www.thatsmags.com / GZ / August 2015

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The 2014 Hurun Rich List – an annual who’s who of China’s uber-prosperous – included some 18 people under investigation for corruption, including one man who had been sentenced to death and three who had fled the country. Entrenched wealth is under the longest sustained attack in a generation, and it has China’s superwealthy running scared.

Whether fleeing the law or just looking for another market to spend their hardearned RMB, China currently leads the world in one peculiar export: millionaires.

More than 76,000 wealthy Chinese have emigrated from the country over the past decade, according to a March 2015 report from Bloomberg.

“Even though they’re at the top of the socioeconomic ladder, they still don’t have access to certain basics for quality of life at home: clean air, better food safety, education at the world’s best schools and topquality healthcare,” says Flora. “The only difference between them [the wealthy] and the average Chinese citizen in this regard is that they have the means to seek these things abroad.”

“I’ve been considering moving abroad,” says Zi Lu, “but it’s difficult at the moment because it’s hard to get a visa.”

If the big status symbol for tuhao in 2007 was a Maserati or the latest iPhone, these days it’s a foreign passport. And if you think China’s wealthy are waiting in immigration lines or applying for citizenship the old-fashioned way, you’ve got another thing coming.

A number of Western countries now boast ‘Golden Visa’ programs – accelerated routes to citizenship or residency for those willing to drop some serious coin into the host nation’s economy, with a name that would make Willy Wonka himself proud.

When Portugal opened up its Golden Visa program in 2012, it was swamped with applications: eight out of 10 were from the Middle Kingdom. Hundreds of Chinese citizens were eager to drop the required 500,000 euros (about RMB3.4 million) and/or create 30 jobs in the country – a deal that grants residency (and easy travel in Europe) immediately and full citizenship after six years.

Canada had a similar program, which granted residency to anyone willing to invest CAN900,000 (RMB4.5 million) into the nation's economy. The Canadian Immigrations Department faced a lawsuit last year from a group of Chinese millionaires after it cancelled the program following an overwhelming number – tens

of thousands – of applicants from the mainland, citing concerns that there was “little evidence that immigrant investors as a class are maintaining ties to Canada or making a positive economic contribution to the country,” according to the Canadian Ministry of Finance.

Similar investment programs exist in the United States, the UK and Australia, and have not gone unnoticed. According to Hurun, 64 percent of Chinese millionaires have emigrated or are planning to do so – the greatest proportion of wealthy citizens searching for homes abroad in the world.

The closest runner-up, Singapore, clocked in at a mere 23 percent.

If China’s gilded citizens choose to stay in the country, they oftentimes opt for their children not to do the same – as Hurun notes, some 80 percent of China’s well-to-do parents send their children to private international boarding schools, the highest proportion in the world.

“I didn’t spend much time with my par-

kids to go through the same bitterness – so they spoil them, to give them a better life,” he says. “But many families still expect their kids to be successful by their own effort.”

It’s a weird contradiction – you don’t need to worry about affording that car or the latest iPhone, but you’d better get into the world’s best universities and boarding schools, lest you be considered a complete failure.

Nouveau riche anywhere in the world have a difficult time leaving the privilege bubble, if they’re even interested in leaving it in the first place. Some things that others find nearly impossible – freewheeling international travel, buying the latest Apple product, raising money to start a company – come too easily. There is a certain level of wealth that is alienating, that places people a bit too far away from the daily lives of anyone not in their exclusive club.

Hear too many conversations on how to get your private jet classified as a business expense, or how to go on an “extended vacation” to the United States while pregnant so your child can gain citizenship – these are the types of chats that the ‘normals’ don’t have, and which can really disconnect you from reality as lived by 99.9 percent of the world.

The temptation to splurge is always there – on a new phone, flashy car or maybe even a less cumbersome passport. Society is literally begging them to do it: a billboard here, a newly opened Burberry shop there. Get a few million yuan floating around in that bank account, and your anxieties, hang-ups and frustrations don’t go away, they just change to more extravagant ones. Just because it’s made of gold bricks doesn’t mean it’s easy street.

For every new iPhone, there’s an antiextravagance drive. For every new indulgence, a torrent of hate-fueled comments on Weibo. Get citizenship abroad, and then spend more time getting your international taxes figured out than laying on the beach next to your recently purchased Portuguese estate. Pamper your kids, only to turn them into aliens to anyone who wasn’t similarly spoiled.

China’s wealthy have 99 problems, but being rich ain’t one.

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ents when I was young, because they were always on business trips,” says Ni Zhen, the son of two extremely successful pharmaceutical salespeople. “And then, when I got older, I went away to boarding school.”

The children of China’s wealthy may not have to worry about their money, but that hardly means they’ve got a free ride.

The driven, no-nonsense attitudes that pushed their parents to earn millions of RMB aren’t necessarily the ideal qualities for a mum or dad.

It may not be easy to feel much sympathy for someone born with a set of golden chopsticks in their mouth, but many of China’s 'fu'erdai' (rich second generation) are subject to a level of social and career pressures that make the stereotypical 'tiger' father or mother look like a doting sap.

“Because my parents did so well, I always feel that I’m under constant pressure to do even better,” Zi Lu says. “Whatever I do, they don’t think it’s good enough, and it would be so hard to surpass what they’ve been able to achieve. I feel like I have pimples all over my face!”

Ni agrees. “The older generations suffered so much that they don’t want their

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Disney’s Silent Partners

The golden age of animation outsourcing in China

by George Mckibbens

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djacent to Shenzhen’s glass skyscrapers, a short bike ride from the Hong Kong border, live the founders of Feng Animation (风动 画). Husband and wife team Chen Xifang and Zhang Minfang moved to the city in 1986 and met working in the same studio, during a period when outsourcing cartoon creation to China was big business.

Chen opens the door to greet me while Zhang makes a pot of coffee. The walls of their apartment are covered in murals that seem inspired by Mexico City. It’s cozy and relaxed, like a university cafe or even a youth hostel; a space that is in no way connected with China’s urban tribes of stiff-necked office workers.

Feng Animation began in 1996, producing award-winning short films. It was built off the back of a trend that started in the mid-80s, when a new creative class was settling in Shenzhen in order to make some of the West’s most popular cartoons.

Animation outsourcing started to take off in the southern metropolis not only because it was a Special Economic Zone, but because it was positioned beside Hong Kong. Foreign clients from Japan, America and across Europe could easily come to the British colony to meet with a production agent, who would help them recruit talent from mainland studios to complete projects. Shenzhen became a city of cartoon factories, churning out frames for TV series and movies around the globe.

Storyboards were created abroad with original drawings, but the grunt work was done in China – long, painful hours painting thousands of frames – cutting the production costs in half. Once the final ink and paint work was done, each frame would then be sent to Hong Kong for processing.

Chen recalls working on his first project in 1986 with a Japanese company. The project was the hit US series ThunderCats, animated in Japan – which in turn contracted out parts to China. A typical work day was 10 hours long. Artists were given a dormitory in which to sleep. The majority of employees came from provinces outside Guangdong.

Nevertheless, Shenzhen in the 1980s was a cultural oasis, according to Chen. “We loved watching TV in Shenzhen. Pearl Network showed so many foreign movies, we had never seen anything like that. We didn’t want to go home.”

For those growing up during the Cultural Revolution with a desire to draw, paint and create, Shenzhen in the 80s was the Holy

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We had to import everything.

Pencils, paper, erasers, pencil sharpeners, all came from Western countries

Grail; a place where an artist could make a living following years when most found themselves solely producing propaganda.

Xu Ling also remembers the period very vividly. While today she works with Chen and Zhang as a producer and manager, she began her first job in the animation industry as an interpreter in 1988, working for a company called Pacific Rim. As she toiled her way up the ranks, she was occasionally required to attend meetings in the US. “In those days it was very unusual for someone from the mainland to travel on a business visa,” she remarks.

It was certainly a very different time. Shenzhen studios were not equipped with basic drawing materials, only labor. “We had to import everything.

Pencils, paper, erasers, pencil sharpeners, all came from Western countries,” notes Xu. Pacific Rim came under a lot of stress in 1988 when they helped make parts of The Little Mermaid, Disney’s last hand-painted celluloid animation. The film was sent to Pacific Rim frame by frame on large transparent plastic screens generated in California to be painted in Shenzhen.

“The drawings were controlled very strictly, and if one cell was painted wrong you could not keep it, you had to send it back. And you could not keep anything from the studio. That was the most strictly controlled project I ever worked on,” Xu recalls.

When the film was released, Disney neglected to put a single Chinese artists’ name in the credits. So overlooked by history is Pacific Rim that it is not even listed on IMDB. This despite the fact that the company had a hand in DuckTales, TaleSpin, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West – even Hammerman, the short-lived cartoon featuring the

‘U Can’t Touch This’ rapper.

The heyday of outsourcing has come and gone.

With entire projects now done on computer, pencils and brushes serve as 20th-century relics. Pacific Rim closed in the late 1990s.

The 1997 handover of Hong Kong changed the playing field. Chinese artists could deal with clients directly rather than going through Hong Kong recruiters. A gradual appreciation of the yuan saw ink and paint work move to Vietnam, and the dawn of 3D animation brought India into the forefront as China’s biggest competitor. Local animators decided instead to focus on making their own cartoons for the local market.

One of the biggest challenges was (and still is) coming up with original material, as Becky Bristow witnessed first-hand. Bristow, a veteran of Pacific Rim who also worked in the development of dozens of iconic projects such as Garfield, The Cramp Twins and The Rugrats Movie, currently runs the animation program at Jinan Arts College in Guangzhou.

“Creativity can happen everywhere, it just has to be nurtured,” argues Bristow, yet her experience at Beijing University in the early 2000s taught her that building a practical college program is itself fraught with difficulty. When she tried to institute her method of allowing students to create their own animated shorts – a method she employed with success at the California Institute of the Arts – she hit a bureaucratic wall.

The need for some kind of action was made crystal clear in June of 2008, when DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda hit Chinese screens. With enormous chagrin, the Ministry of Culture looked on as Middle Kingdom audiences packed cinemas to watch an

Pacific Rim had a hand in DuckTales, TaleSpin – even Hammerman, the short-lived cartoon featuring the ‘U Can’t Touch This’ rapper

American animation that was filled with Chinese elements. Why couldn’t we do this ourselves, the public asked? Well, one studio heard their cries, but the result was not a brilliant, original concept, but a bungled imitation of the DreamWorks success that only increased the humiliation of China’s animation industry: Legend of a Rabbit.

Purportedly the first feature-length Chinese animation to be shown overseas, it bombed in the box office and was roundly ridiculed domestically and internationally.

Many critics said that the plot points were secondary issues compared to the animation itself, which looked amateur and cheap compared to Western creations. In response, more cash was invested into the sector. Bristow points out that throwing money at the industry doesn’t guarantee original ideas, however, and many new animation studios remain empty.

China’s animation hurdles are not just about playing catch up with the international community, but also getting projects green-lit by SAPPRFT censors. Like most mainland media, Chinese animators program for the authorities first and the audience second, since government approval (not audience approval) is what provides steady work. Typically, the cartoons that get waved through are child-friendly fluff like Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf (喜羊羊与灰太狼).

Corporate interest in animation has increased, with companies like Alibaba and Tencent starting to fund major projects, though Xu argues that mainland investors are often impatient with the creative process.

“They want an animation feature done in one year when the creative process takes at least two years,” she says.

When I ask Chen whether Chinese animators get the respect they deserve, he pauses and offers a matter of fact answer: “So much Chinese animation is just copying.

What is there to admire in copying someone else’s project?”

China’s animation industry has been slow to find its feet, but at least it’s beginning to creakily move into gear. As Xu sums up the situation: “We worked on other people’s projects for a very, very long time. Now we are creating. Now we strictly produce our own work.” // This story was conceived in collaboration with Guangdong

Radio's Lingnan Voices. To hear the program, vist our website.

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LIFE & style spa

Ling Long Spa

Warning: Auric Goldfinger has been employed by the Hui Hotel’s Ling Long Spa and is now posing as a young therapist named Linda. When asked to recommend a facial, ‘Linda’ will suggest the Swiss Essence Facial Care (RMB680/ hour), specifically the hydrating option, but don’t be fooled. She’ll paint your face in gold three-fourths of the way into the treatment, right before she attempts to rob the US Bullion Depository.

The spa lobby gives no indication of harboring the Bond villain – a muted color palette of grays, blacks and whites carry from the floors and walls to the couches and shelves, with the

only accent pieces being two purple orchids and a porous white – not gold – rock sculpture.

We succumbed to the lure of the 24-karat treatment, and after our shower, Linda swathed us in several fresh towels. She dabbed geranium essential oil on her hands. She hovered those hands above our face and told us to relax. Maybe she suspected we knew…

Cleansing milk, facial tonic, a hydrating serum and a mask followed, the products by Spanish brand Ainhoa Jalea Real and Swiss brand Cell Code giving our face a thorough seeing to.

Finally, Linda covered our face with silky gold creme, infused with precious Swiss plants and 24k nano gold, saying gold improves circulation and speeds up skin-cell renewal. We knew what happened to Jill Masterson though and made a quick exit back to the unassuming lobby – after a nice rub down with jasmine oil, of course.

If you fancy your own adventure this month, Ling Long has a half-off August promotion on their bubble bath, body scrub and body mask treatments, usually priced at RMB380.

One might say it’s a golden opportunity… CG // Hui Hotel, 3015 Hongli Lu, by Huafu Lu, Futian District, Shenzhen 深圳市福田区红荔路3015号, 近华富路 (0755-3335 3797)

Cool Shop

Milla’s Shop From temporary metallic tattoos to a Mongolian reverse headdress, Milla’s Shop has the accessory or crop top to complete any modern flower child’s outfit. Located in a high rise in Gangxia, this clothing and jewelry store offers many whimsical (and several handmade) pieces, as well as doubling as a dance studio.

“All the things I’m selling, I’m selling because I love them,” says Milla, the owner and one of the resident dance teachers.

After entering the space, she guides us through the wooden-floored dance studio complete with wall mirrors to a side room.

Here hangs a strand of painted shell and feather earrings (RMB20-22). Beneath them, suspended feather hairclips (RMB30) and a multicolored, beaded, feather-adorned reverse Mongolian headdress (RMB280) made from dyed wool can be found. On a shelf nearby sits a stack of gold, silver and teal metallic tattoos for only RMB35 a sheet. Some come in strips of iridescent, jewelry-like geodesic patterns, while other non-metallic ones present large, colorful Asian motif portraits.

One shelf over are a range of neon pink, purple and orange mod-style bikinis (RMB100/top and bottoms), while on a rack

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in the back, white crocheted halter tops (RMB80), silky linen lounge pants (RMB150) and many other styles of skirts and dresses hang from a small rack.

Also a philanthropist, Milla makes and sells woven handmade bracelets for Nepal relief for RMB20. To date, the project has raised over RMB3,000 since beginning two months ago.

For those who want to take dance lessons (RMB80/one session, RMB700/10, RMB1,200/20), Milla’s offers three classes a week of urban, jazz and hip-hop on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

Visit Milla’s every day from 10am-10pm.

Calling in advance is recommended. CG

Fitness

Staying in shape this summer

Show of hands: who leaves for vacation and doesn’t work out even once? I’m guessing that a lot of you just dropped your magazine. But the summer holiday shouldn’t mean that your commitment to health and fitness comes to a screeching halt! Every year I watch my clients leave for the sunny season and pray that they will train wherever they go, but ‘vacation mindset’ is a big challenge.

On vacation, people start to feel like they should relax and avoid extraneous physical activities, forfeiting time they could spend on fitness. I mean, heck, it’s meant to be a break, right? Well, yes, but staying in shape is a yearround kind of thing.

You don't always need a gym, a DVD, a trainer or a class to work out. You can exercise anywhere and anytime, so I'm going to give you my favorite maintenance program. Personally, I'm usually at the beach when I do this, but you literally can do this anywhere. Twenty minutes is all it takes.

This isn't a fancy workout. It's just a series of moves that will get your heart going and burn calories. First, warm up with a light jog and dynamic stretching. Next, pick a starting point, then walk 100 feet (30 meters) and mark a finish point. Run to your end point and back to start, then perform 10-15 push-ups, 15-20 crunches (if you’re on a soft surface, otherwise skip these), 5-10 burpees and 15 jump squats.

Rest for a minute and go again. See how many rounds you can pull off in 20 minutes. And the next day, aim to improve.

Trust me, when summer is over and you have not gained 5-10 pounds, you’ll know then that those 20 minutes out of each day were well worth it. And if a bit of weight still manages to creep on, well… there’s always the next fitness challenge right around the corner! // Kara Wutzke is a fitness trainer who offers boot camps and

individual classes in Guangzhou, as well as running the K2Fit

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TCM

Let your acupuncturist get you pregnant Fertility studies are the current darlings of Chinese medical research, with investigation after investigation showing that acupuncture has a positive effect on fecundity. So what’s the theory behind it?

For both men and women, the kidneys provide the energy needed for reproduction and the liver regulates energy and blood flow to the reproductive organs. Treatment will always involve balancing these two organs’ functions as well as any other imbalances that are contributing to fertility problems.

For women, I focus on regulating the menstrual cycle, increasing blood flow to the ovaries and uterus and stimulating ovulation. Research has shown that acupuncture has a positive effect on the ripening of follicles into eggs and thus a better chance of fertilization; it has also revealed improvement in thickness and blood flow of the uterine lining, and therefore a better chance of the embryo successfully implanting and growing.

For men, the issues can be divided into two main areas: semen and erections. More than 10 studies have shown that acupuncture raises sperm quality by improving the shape and swimming ability of spermatozoa, making

them more likely to reach the egg and fertilize it. If impotence is preventing intercourse, acupuncture can be used to combat this as well.

If a couple has no obvious fertility problems and the female partner has a regular period and is under 35 years old, then there’s no reason for concern in the first year of trying to conceive. If she is over 35, then give it 6 months. If she is over 40, or if there are known fertility problems, then come straight away to start treatment. Likewise, anyone going down the assisted reproduction/ IVF path should start acupuncture immediately. Western and Chinese approaches work very well together, and much of the scientific research done has demonstrated this fact.

As with most TCM, what you do at home is important to success. Both partners should stop smoking, limit alcohol, get regular exercise and maintain a healthy weight. Women should have zero or very little caffeine. Men

should avoid hot baths, spas and cycling in order prevent overheating the testes. Most importantly, couples must have intercourse often.

I know it sounds silly, but I have had patients coming to me for aid who were copulating only once during the fertile time in the woman’s cycle. I cannot work miracles, and I certainly don’t offer any ‘special’ services. I can help optimize your chances, but you must put in the dirty work if you want to fall pregnant. // Jon Hanlon is a Chinese medical practitioner, raised in the US, trained in Australia, now healing the sick in Guangzhou.

You can contact him for a booking on 185 0202 5594 or jon@ guangzhouacupuncture.com.

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Summer’s bestpadrilles

The once unloved and humble espadrille is this season's high fashion musthave, appearing on the catwalk for both Chanel and Valentino, as well as on the feet of every hot fashion blogger out there. And we can see why. For gals, they're great if you haven't quite got that summer pedi in order. For guys, they're a hot weather staple (all other men's sandals invariably look like oversized plastic shoes for children). So this month, we've picked our favorites. You can wear them well into September, too.

Mulo RMB999 > www.mrporter.com H&M RMB149 > www.hm.com Castaner RMB765 > www.mrporter.com Zara RMB199 > www.zara.cn Zara RMB199 > www.zara.cn H&M RMB149 > www.hm.com

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Beat the hordes to Galle, Sr

A mini guide to one of the island’s most alluring destinations

By Joanna Hutchins

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n recent years, Sri Lanka has changed the conversation from 30 years of civil war to the more appealing subject of its tourist attractions, which span ancient cities, tea plantations, blue whale watching, exotic wildlife, surfing beaches and jungles. In 2014, the tiny island nation in the Indian Ocean welcomed its millionth visitor. By the end of this year, it anticipates 2.5 million travelers – many of those from China.

Now is the time to go to Sri Lanka – while it’s still in a relatively untouched state, unmarred by the commercialism that growing tourism inevitably attracts. And there’s no more captivating place within the country than the ancient city of Galle.

Located about 100km from the capital city of Colombo, Galle is easily accessible from Colombo airport by a hired private car. An old Dutch colonial town, it sits on the sea and bursts with colonial charm juxtaposed with local Sri Lankan color. Classic architecture springs from the seaside tropical setting and a wonderful scent of briny sea air and Sri Lankan spices permeates the town, hinting at its unique treasures.

Galle’s charm is captivating. It moves at a markedly slower pace than major Chinese cities. As you slide into the languid pace that the hot, salty air inspires among the locals, you may just find that you are happy to sit and sip lemonade on the terrace of some of the stunning seaside hotels and do nothing at all. But if you prefer to explore, there’s much to see and do in and around Galle for a long weekend or an even longer trip.

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ri Lanka The Galle Fort Galle’s most famous attraction is located on a promontory and surrounded by the ocean on three sides. The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 1663 by the Dutch; a massive, hulking building of epic proportions, given the time in which it was built. The fortress is so sturdy that when the 2004 tsunami struck, it emerged relatively unscathed. Spend an hour or so here.

Take in the breathtaking water views strolling around the ramparts and, if you come on the weekend, watching the teenaged couples paired off in dark corners, holding hands and stealing chaste kisses.

An old Dutch colonial town, Galle sits on the sea and bursts with colonial charm juxtaposed with local Sri Lankan color

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A bit of shopping

In and around the Galle Fort area are charming colonial streets with many lovely stores scattered about.

Southern Sri Lanka, where Galle is located, is well known for its locally mined precious stones, excavated from rice paddies. Sri Lankan gems – cerulean sapphires in particular, but also rubies with their unique, pinkish-red hue – have long been regarded as some of the most brilliant in the world. (Random fact: the engagement ring of Prince Charles and Lady Diana was an 18-carat Sri Lankan cerulean sapphire.)

As you browse the stalls and vendors, however, be mindful: taking advantage of the recent rise in tourism, a few unscrupulous dealers have been known to sell silver for white gold and glass in place of gemstones.

For reputable and trustworthy products, try MM Ibrahim (47 Church Street), known for

For drinks and dining Sri Lanka is not a party place. No nightclubs, few bars and an early closing time of around 11pm make happy hour your best option for having a cocktail.

Among the most attractive spots for a sunset drink overlooking the beach are the Grand Terrace of the Lighthouse Hotel, where you can watch the ocean waves dramatically crash on the rocks below, and Sun House, a former colonial home converted into a hotel where you can enjoy a cocktail from Dicks Bar or savor one of their lovely meals – try their famous Sunday night curry dinner. With its mahogany-lined terrace, Amangalla Hotel is another excellent place to unwind after a hot day, and their dining room makes for one of the best restaurants around.

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its Bulgari-esque styles and in Galle since 1909, or Laksana (30 Hospital Street) with its wallto-wall jewelry. Mangala (43a Columbo Road) also offers fairly priced baubles, while Manika (Fort Gallery) does original pieces and designs.

No trip to Galle would be complete without the purchase of a small but dazzling memento.

If you are more into local handicrafts, textiles and curious objets d’art, you will be in heaven with the imaginative selections of rustic pendants and bracelets, hand-carved wooden statues, pillows and table linens. We recommend Elephant Walk (30 Church Street), which offers hand-painted bowls, wooden furnishings and other examples of Sri Lankan workmanship. Kanhanda Kanda Collection (Pedlar Street) and Barefoot (41 Pedlar Street) do local, hand-loomed textiles and great gift items to bring back home.

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Recommended day trips Galle can be well covered in two to three days, so you might want to take advantage of some of the amazing nearby attractions, like the tea plantations and surfing beaches.

Wijaya surf beach in Unawatuna lies 7 kilometers south of Galle.

Here, you can spend the day on the beach and try your hand at surfing. Or do as we did: enjoy a leisurely curry lunch at Wijaya Beach Cottages. Perfectly perched on the seafront, the restaurant overlooks a calming stretch of sand and water. Relax on the terrace with a thatched roof and watch families frolic in the sand, surfers trying to catch a wave and locals on the rocks fishing by hand for their dinner.

Nearby, Handunugoda Tea Estate in Ahangama is a 140-year-old plantation as well as a spice and rubber tree farm. Sri Lanka is the third largest tea producer in the world and there is no tea plantation on the island more famous than Handunugoda – the legendary place that used to produce the famous 'virgin' white tea for the Song Emperor Huizhong. Only chaste maidens, so the story goes, harvested the tea, never touching it with their own hands, but instead using golden scissors and bowls to collect the leaves. Here, visitors can witness the entire production process – from the fresh green leaves gathered from the

Galle’s charms are seemingly endless, and the city provides a fantastic strategic location to explore Southern Sri Lanka

harvest to the dried ones that go to tea manufacturers.

But there is more than just tea at Handunugoda. Before they started making the brew in the 1800s, Sri Lanka had been producing cinnamon since the 1700s under Dutch rule. The spice farm at Handunugoda showcases plenty of that, as well as natural rubber, obtained by cutting the tree with a knife till it 'bleeds' a liquid that’s then collected and, as it hardens, becomes rubber.

Galle’s charms are seemingly endless, and the city provides a fantastic strategic location to explore Southern Sri Lanka. Whether you are there a few days or a few weeks, you are unlikely to leave without the island’s charm forever imprinted in your memory.

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Coming to a theater near you

The Snow Queen

Aug 3

This Russian adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic has gone through a wild ride.

Released in 2012, it was initially considered a box office flop at home but has since gone on to be a pioneer for Russian cinema. It’s been screened in more than 80 territories, becoming the first Russian film to be released theatrically in Pakistan and the first Russian animated film to secure a wide release in China.

CCTV host Liu Chunyan and singer Huo Zun have dubbed parts in this edition, with the sequel set to be released in China later this year.

As with most modern franchises, a third film is in production, and there are expectations that Chinese investors will be involved in its 2016 release.

Based on celebrity chef Eddie Huang’s autobiography, Fresh Off the Boat is the first American sitcom about an AmericanAsian family in 21 years. The critical and commercial hit follows an 11-year-old rap-obsessed Huang as his family moves from Washington DC to Orlando to start a steakhouse. Set in the mid-90s, it’s drawn favorable comparisons to The Wonder Years and Everybody Hates Chris.

The Assassin

Award-winning Chinese novelist Liu Zhenyun gets his first English translation with the uproarious The Cook, the Crook and the Real Estate Tycoon.

Driven by its plot of stolen goods, it’s a wry romp through contemporary Beijing mixing the worlds of migrant workers and the city’s super rich. Released by Arcade Publishing, it’s available on Amazon starting August 4.

The youthful Beijing quartet Bedstars have become underground favorites with a classic rock and roll spirit that evokes the Rolling Stones at their booziest, Johnny Thunders and their Wasted Orient predecessors Joyside. Released on Maybe Mars, Wet Hearts & Dry Vomit is a perfect blend of hard alcohol and strong hormones. The soundtrack to your boozy summer is available on downloads. maybemars.org. The band will be visiting Shenzhen this month.

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Matt Damon showed off a new ponytail as he greeted fans in Beijing to promote the upcoming fantasy epic, The Great Wall.

Directed by Zhang Yimou, the USD150 million project follows an elite force protecting humanity from invading aliens. Slated for a November 2016 release, the ambitious project will be a test to see whether this is the future of US-China co-productions.

Earlier this year, Netflix’s stock prices soared after its announcement that it would enter China. Chief Executive Reed Hastings has since cooled ambitions to launch by 2016, citing difficulties in securing government clearance. “We still have some things to figure out, so I suppose it’s possible,” he recently said.

Considering the recent regulations towards online streaming, even that seems optimistic.

Aug 27

Best known as one of Taiwan’s New Wave cinema pioneers, Hou Hsiao-Hsien ditches the art house for his first epic wuxia film. Taking place in ninth-century China, it follows rebel intrigue at the provincial outposts serving as defenses of the Tang Dynasty. A general’s daughter is abducted and raised to become the titular assassin. Shu Qi (Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons) excels as the lead character who is great at her job, but faces a dilemma when her latest assignment is the man she was betrothed to. Despite the title, the movie is notable for its short (but vicious) action scenes, and Hou is masterful in creating a visually rich feast – he won the Best Director Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

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Three to See Starry Illusionism August 31, 10am-9pm, RMB48 presale, RMB80 on site. 4/F, Times Plaza, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广 州市天河区天河北路28号时代 广场4楼星空错觉艺术馆 (400 0808 472)

Secrets of Summer Night Until August 12, 10am-10pm, free admission. Kui Garden Gallery, 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越 秀区恤孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (020-8765 9746)

Bronze Collection of Shenzhen Museum August 15-31 (closed on Mondays), 9am-5pm, free admission. Shenzhen Museum, 6 Tongxin Lu, Futian District, Shenzhen深圳市福田区同心6号深圳博 物馆老馆 (0755-8201 3036)

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From Apartheid to Freedom

Traveling through time with Ladysmith Black Mambazo

by Tom Lee

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here are many roads to worldwide renown, but few of them involve being discovered by a 60s musical icon and championed by a Nobel Prize winner. That, in a nutshell, is the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, an a cappella vocal group whose roots lie in the farmlands of South Africa.

But that summary only scratches the surface of an astonishing tale that has its beginnings in the apartheid era, when the SA government ferociously pursued a policy of keeping whites and blacks separate. It all started, so the legend goes, when founder Joseph Shabalala had a dream. A dream of voices singing in harmony. Inspired by Zulu music, in particular isicathamiya, Shabalala formed an all-male ensemble that would go on to outperform all others. So powerful was the group’s sound that they were banned from competing in singing contests – they were just so much better than everyone else.

At the heart of Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s raison d’etre was a desire to promote the beauty of South African culture. The group’s big break came when they were featured on Paul Simon’s album Graceland, a hugely successful record that thrust them into the global spotlight – and they haven’t let up since.

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“When we first became known outside of South Africa, after singing with Paul Simon in 1986, we began to travel the world singing to so many people. We thought that we would do this for about five years, maybe a little longer.

However, it’s been almost 30 years and we continue to travel the world seven months of the year singing about South Africa, singing our cultural history to thousands and thousands of people,” says Albert Mazibuko, one of the group’s original members and cousin to Shabalala. “After all these years we meet so many people who return to our concerts year after year because they feel the love we sing about. We know our mission to spread South African culture has been felt and we are very proud for this.”

While Graceland was a commercial hit, it also attracted controversy. Critics claimed Simon had pilfered South African heritage for monetary benefit. At a time when racial segregation was still going strong, some people were affronted at this white American and what they perceived as his cultural colonialism. At the same time, it was clear that appearing on Graceland had opened many doors for Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who went on to stage shows all over the world and work with artists such as Michael Jackson and Dolly Parton, two of Mazibuko’s favorite collaborations.

The singers’ proudest achievement, however, was when they were asked by Nelson Mandela personally to accompany him to accept his Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. “All South Africans looked to Mandela for guidance as we went from a pariah nation to a nation of freedom. Ninety percent of our people were not free because of the apartheid policies so, of course, when Mandela was freed, we knew our lives would be changing for the better. Then, Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. It was such an important moment for South Africa,” recalls Mazibuko.

“We had been told that our group was one of Mandela’s favorite groups to listen to when

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he was in prison. After the Nobel Peace Prize was announced, Mandela contacted us to say he wanted Ladysmith Black Mambazo to join him on his trip to Oslo so we could sing for the people there. This was an amazing moment for us. Nelson Mandela was going to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and he wanted us to go with him and represent South Africa. Of course we went and it was the most amazing moment in our career. We are so thankful we were allowed to have that moment.”

Ladysmith Black Mambazo went on to perform at Mandela’s inauguration in 1994.

Despite their long-standing association with politics, however, Mazibuko describes the group as “apolitical.”

“We believe people should unite to create a better world for themselves. We believe all politicians should be working to help the people. But we don’t align ourselves with politics or political parties,” he says. “We don’t want to choose sides. We say all sides need to come together and help the people. This is what we have always been singing about and what we will continue to do. We think this is, indeed, essential to who we are and what our mission is.”

Though the lineup has changed over the last five decades, it has remained a largely family affair, with members drawn from Shabalala’s kin. That tradition is very important to the ensemble, in order to ensure the continuation of its original goals. Shabalala

It’s been almost 30 years and we continue to travel the world seven months of the year singing about South Africa, singing our cultural history to thousands and thousands of people trained his sons from early childhood in his art, instilling in them a pride for Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s history and ethos – they joined the group in 1993. “In fact, we now have our first grandson in the group, the third generation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo,” notes Mazibuko.

“This ensures that Joseph Shabalala’s dream will continue for decades to come.”

With three Grammy wins and 15 nominations, in addition to a slew of other awards, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has certainly seen their fair share of success. The group’s output has continued steadily throughout the decades, and they still release albums every year or two, as well as working with artists in a variety of genres. Most recently, they were featured

alongside duo Nico & Vinz on a track by French mega producer David Guetta, giving their sound an electro beat.

“David Guetta’s music is, indeed, very different from what we are normally asked to sing with, but that is what is so wonderful about music, many styles coming together to create something beautiful. As long as it makes the people happy, we’re all for it,” remarks Mazibuko.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo spends more than half the year on the road, as they continue to share their music with audiences on every continent. Yet, despite the fact that Shabalala is now in his 70s and Mazibuko in his late 60s, they have no intention of easing up.

“It can be exhausting, but this is what our mission has been and will continue to be as long as people want to hear us. We’re very fortunate to have our opportunity, as many music groups come and go fast, but we’ve been singing for South Africans since 1964 and the whole world since 1986. If we slow down then people might stop caring. If they stop caring about us then they will care less about South Africa. We must continue our mission of spreading the culture and love of South Africa.”

// Ladysmith Black Mambazo are performing on August 10,

8pm, RMB80-480. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠 江新城珠江西路1号 (020-3839 2888)

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or a brief few months in the summer of 2010, London-born designer Thomas Heatherwick became one of the most famous foreign names in

China.

Having been tasked by the British government with overseeing the design of the UK pavilion at that year’s Shanghai World Expo, the then 40-year-old Heatherwick chose to abandon expo protocol – which typically sees participating countries create interior-focused museum spaces – and focus instead on the building’s exterior.

The result was a spherical dandelionshaped design, made up of over 60,000 acrylic rods, held in place by geometrically cut holes and each housing a unique plant seed, known colloquially as the ‘Seed Cathedral.’

Recipient of the BIE (Bureau International des Expositions) gold award for best pavilion design and radically different from anything else on display, Heatherwick’s sculpture structure would go on to become the defining image of the Expo – attracting over seven million visitors and lines that stretched several thousand deep.

“It was our [studio’s] most important breakthrough moment. It changed our landscape and suddenly we burst out from this little London-centric world,” says Heatherwick, who is today visiting Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) as part of a UK government-sponsored lecture tour of Asia.

“The competition happened just as the global financial crisis happened, and so the British government was sort of thinking, what are we doing? Why are we doing this? Maybe we shouldn’t do anything at all,” continues the designer, who, by his own admission, was given “less than half the money” made available to other participating nations.

“And so we argued to the British government that the most important thing was to do something powerful and idiosyncratic and singular. We had this sense that Britain shouldn’t be a cheesy country that always talks about tea bags, and how it rains, and castles and queens and David Beckham – however much you love David Beckham.”

Heatherwick’s insistence on refusing to bow to tradition has become something of a trademark. Throughout the last two decades, his name has become synonymous with a unique form of conceptually minded design that defies easy categorization. From his redesign of the iconic London Routemaster bus, to the recently unveiled – and somewhat controversial – design for Google’s new San Francisco headquarters, Heatherwick appears intent on disregarding conventional notions of what a designer should be, preferring instead to work across disciplines.

In his 2012 book, Making, Heatherwick outlines this philosophy in more detail, stating that instead of “rigidly dividing artistic thinking into separate crafts and professions such as sculpture, architecture, fashion, embroidery,

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British designer Thomas Heatherwick talks China, cynicism and how the 2010 Shanghai Expo became his breakthrough moment

by Stephen George

metalwork and landscape, product and furniture design,” he prefers to consider all design in “three dimensions, not as multi-disciplinary design, but as a single discipline: three-dimensional design.”

Such concepts have led to lofty comparisons. The Guardian called Heatherwick the “new da Vinci of design,” others meanwhile have suggested that he is no longer a designer – but a modern-day inventor.

It’s a title that Heatherwick appears keen to embrace. Discussing the theoretical process leading to the creation of the UK pavilion, he stresses the importance of innovation.

“Obvious, cliched ideas, like the dragon, or red tiles, or whatever, are not the way forward.

The way forward is by inventing new languages that are true – through and through – that give an unshakable solidity. That’s the way.”

Softly spoken, but with an infectious sense of enthusiasm, there is something of the children’s TV presenter about Heatherwick, who at 45 years old maintains a childlike wonder for the world – and all its infinite possibilities.

Yet it is the subject of China – and Chinese design – that leaves Heatherwick most animated. “I hope I will be designing here for the rest of my life. I feel part Chinese now because I have been [here] so many times. My mind has been broadened and opened up by the ability to make things happen, by the optimism that things are possible here.”

Such possibilities have led, in recent years, to accusations that certain foreign architects have treated China like a playground, creating outlandish fantasy buildings that would be impossible to build elsewhere in the world.

“I am not a conventional architect, so luckily I can dodge that bullet,” laughs Heatherwick. “Truthfully though, I think the most important thing is to know the reasons why things are like they are. I am passionate about how to find authenticity, or create that authenticity, or invent that authenticity, in the most genuine way, without falling back on fake references, or cheap gestures.”

Heatherwick identifies the primary challenge facing Chinese designers as one of scale: “Every development that’s being built here is massive, to the point where Chinese developers don’t think they’re massive anymore. But, compared to Europe, they are gigantic.”

He continues, stretching his arms out wide to illustrate the point (he does this often): “But as humans, we are still roughly the same size we were a thousand years ago. But developments are a thousand times bigger. The thing that the hutongs taught us is the importance of human scale. The really successful world cities are the cities where the city centers are walk-able, and I think that’s the challenge in Chinese city making – how to find that human scale.”

It’s an idea Heatherwick hopes to put into practice with the creation of his biggest and most ambitious project to date: the as yet unnamed ‘Shanghai Mega Structure’ – an enor-

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mous city-within-a-city-style development that would likely see Shanghai’s suburban hinterlands transformed.

“It’s a mixed-use development, next to an art district,” explains Heatherwick of the new project. “We have been looking at how we can blend the old and the new, so you can’t even see where one ends and one begins. There’s a river right next to the proposed site. There’s also a park – a major piece of nature. So we have been trying to use that park, almost like a stitching thread to stitch together the new development and the old development, and somehow hold it all together.”

Heatherwick’s idea, based on his studio’s early design renderings, would appear to combine the density of a mega city with human scale. “We are so used to towers on podium blocks, full of retail. So we are very deliberately not having a podium, and not having towers sitting on that kind of cake layer of retail at the bottom. So many modern towers end up

looking like tombstones. We are trying to think about how something can be the complement to that,” he explains, excitedly.

“I don’t think everything should try to be incredibly special. But when you have a context which has got something that you perceive as sort of ordinary, there’s space for something. If there’s a different functionality, for something to be focal, and have sort of human, soulful qualities – memorable things.”

Memorable things are not always the chief concern of city planners in a developing economy, however.

“I think it is a shame when design is thought of as an aesthetic treatment to sensible building,” argues Heatherwick. “I think that is a false economy. There are so many things that have gotten built that I think people will be very happy to pull down again afterwards.”

It’s an interesting point – and one that is likely to prove true. But would Heatherwick really argue that aesthetic consideration should supersede economic imperatives?

“It’s simple wrongheadedness if you think that these two things are somehow separate. How can you allow for this specialness in the arts, in opera houses, or musuems or galleries and then do a quick job on those other places – those other socalled regular buildings that we spend most of our lives in? Whether those are schools, or offices, or places where you need to buy the things to make your life worth living, to make it happen. Those need design too.”

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Above | Thomas Heatherwick lecturing to students at CAFA Above left | Students admire a scale model of Heatherwick's award-winning UK pavilion from the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Top of the page | A scale model of Heatherwick's proposed 'Shanghai Mega Structure' – his largest and most ambitious project to date (All photos by Sarah E. Weber)

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Once Upon a Time…

La Maquiné goes on a Grimm adventure

by Tom Lee

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ow do you summon up the magic of a fairy tale in a live performance? On the stage, you have none of the high-tech wizardry of film; no green screen or CGI. Where the Fairy Godmother in the most recent Cinderella movie could simply wave her wand and, bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, transform a generic pumpkin into a carriage covered with a blinding amount of bling, you can’t really expect the same instantaneous effect in the Guangzhou Opera House. As a result, theater folk have to get a lot more creative.

For La Maquiné, the solution was fairly simple: puppets – together with clever lighting, music by Ravel and ingenious set design. With these multidisciplinary tools in hand, the company has been able able to cast a spell of enchantment over audiences, particularly with award-winning The Forest of Grimm.

The minds behind the sorcery are Joaquín Casanova and Elisa Ramos, who met

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at university in Granada while studying fine art and bonded over their similar preoccupations. “We both were interested in using theater space as a means of research and expression for plastic arts,” says Casanova.

“We wanted to bring something different and at the same time offer our knowledge to create our own language. We aim to perform pieces practically without text and using music as a helm to build a movement score on stage.”

While Casanova handles directorial duties behind the scenes, Ramos flits about on stage, manipulating wolves made out of plastic sheeting, stuffed frogs, meter-tall mannequins, a giant foot and numerous other weird and wonderful creations. With these objects (and no words), she facilitates a fantasy world that is as charming as any number of computer-generated scenes.

“Puppets are a plastic tool that we use precisely when something… can't be played by an actor or actress,” says Ramos. “An ac-

tor or actress can neither fly nor become magically as small as the Tom Thumb of our show.”

The attraction of The Forest of Grimm for kids is obvious – what child doesn’t want to see a cheeky Little Red Riding Hood rile up the Big Bad Wolf? It is the creativity that is used to construct these illusions, along with a smidgeon of nostalgia, that is more likely to appeal to adults. Critics back in Spain certainly seem to think El Bosque de Grimm, as it is known in its native tongue, is a winner: it received the award for best family show last year at the Premios Max – Spain’s equivalent to the Tony Awards.

La Maquiné has produced pieces for some of the Iberian Peninsula’s most prestigious venues, including the Teatro Real and the Gran Teatre del Liceu, as well as touring to France, Morocco, the Netherlands, Ireland and Chile. “We have begun to be known outside our country,” notes Casanova, “and that’s why we are organizing more international tours.”

He and Ramos recently began casting their eyes towards Asia, wondering how their work would be received so far afield.

On August 7 they’ll find out, as their most popular production comes to Guangdong.

“The Forest of Grimm was conceived as a play with a universal language, and we are thrilled to see [the response] in a culture so different from ours,” enthuses Ramos.

“We are fans of Chinese culture, which is characterized by its simplicity and elegance – which are elements that we try to pursue in our pieces.”

Presenting classic stories with a modern twist, The Forest of Grimm has a vitality akin to the memorable fairy-tale illustrations of Gustave Doré and Arthur Rackham, filled with fun vignettes that add up to a magical event. // The Forest of Grimm is being performed July 7-9 at 8pm

and on July 8 at 3pm, RMB80-280. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 (020-3839 2888)

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Here, Inside My Mind

The consoling power of The Phantom of the Opera

BY Jocelyn Richards

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ver since Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway in 1986, it has stirred audiences with one potent message: it’s okay to be different. As the show prepares for its tour around Asia, where theatergoers are not middle-aged highbrows but fanatic teens, the century-old tale will once again acquire fresh significance.

“A lot of emerging cities in China are new to large-scale Western musicals, so the audience is often a lot younger,” says Jenny Harlow, general manager of The Really Useful Company Asia Pacific, founded by Webber in 1977. “The fans tend to be very demonstrative.”

At the musical’s press conference in Guangzhou this past March, Brad Little, the suave upstate New Yorker who will star as the Phantom, had to ward off flocks of young female reporters eager for an autograph.

“It’s astounding how [theater] is almost like a hip thing to do here,” he says, clearly soaking up the limelight typically reserved for rock stars in his native land. “I’ve heard stories of kids who spend their own money to go see musicals and their parents aren’t happy about it. In America, parents would celebrate that.”

Little, who has acted the Phantom no less than 2,200 times throughout the past 18 years, takes a flexible approach to the role, embracing day-to-day transformations of his character. The thrill of theater, in his opinion, lies in its inconsistency, which he can tap into given the Phantom’s volatile persona.

“I can play him pitiful, angry, soulful, as a teacher, as a father or as a child,” Little explains. “I take the ‘let happen what happens’ kind of approach.”

Historically, the role has proved hard to give up. Nearly every professional actor cast as the Phantom has continued on to perform at least hundreds, if not thousands, of times.

Little has described the acting process as being “wonderfully therapeutic.”

Originating as a novel by French author Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera follows the tale of Christine Daaé, a budding opera singer whose voice enchants a deformed man haunting the shadowy depths of the theater. Afraid Christine will leave him once she discovers what lies behind his mask, the Phantom kidnaps her, locking her in his chambers to the horror of Raoul, another suitor. Ashamed of his appearance and feared by all, the Phantom ultimately discovers that

even the most horrific of scars can find acceptance in the presence of love.

The Phantom’s timeless message has been especially well received in Asian countries, where individuality is often discouraged and success is measured by how well one fits in.

“Everybody has their closet of disabilities, insecurities, things they don’t like about themselves,” Little explains. “The way Andrew and Charles Hart wrote this show… it goes straight to the heart. It doesn’t matter what language you speak. It’s human.”

The longest-running production in Broadway history and most financially successful entertainment event to date, The Phantom of the Opera will debut at the Guangzhou Opera House on September 26, bringing a token of hope to viewers young and old.

// September 26-27 and October 1-7, Tuesday to Friday

8pm, Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm and 8pm, RMB280-880.

Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (020-3839 2888)

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Mental Health in the

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There are 955 psychiatric hospitals in China, with 81 in Guangdong.

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China now has 20,500 licensed psychiatrists and 30,000 licensed psychiatric nurses, up from 16,103 and 24,793 respectively in 2009.

One in very 13 people in China has some form of mental illness. 16 million suffer from a severe disorder.

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China has 1.5 psychiatrists and 2.2 nurses per 100,000 patients. The world average is 4 psychiatrists and 13 nurses per 100,000 patients.

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267 universities in China have a department of psychology. 20 of them are in the PRD.

The average income of a psychiatric medical worker in China is 1/3 less than other medical personnel.

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China is home to 17.6 million schizophrenia patients.

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It takes at least 50 minutes to create a well-rounded patient profile, but on average only 15 minutes are allotted to each patient in China.

Relatively low income, little sense of achievement and being misunderstood by peers and the general public are the three main hinderances to the growth of the psychiatric profession.

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According to a survey conducted jointly by Guangzhou Huiai Hospital and Peking University, for every 1,000 Guangzhouers there are 15 psychoses.

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Around 60 percent of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental disorder.

FROM TANG TO TODA FROM TANG TO TODAY The state of psychiatric care in the PRC

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ental health. It’s not an easy topic to broach in China, despite the fact that the nation has long acknowledged its existence.

The earliest recorded form of care for the mentally ill can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), during which a monk-administrated charity facility called Bei Tian Fang took up the role of aiding the homeless, widows, orphans and those with psychoses. However, it wasn’t until 1898 that the country’s first specialized psychiatric hospital, Refuge for the Insane, was established in Guangzhou.

John G. Kerr, an American medical missionary who built and ran the establishment, introduced a brand-new approach to treating mental patients.

Instead of neglecting or confining them, the devout Presbyterian pledged to conduct therapies that focused on autonomy and encouraged the public to view the mentally ill as human beings.

His early methods cast a revolutionary light on the problem in the then isolated Middle Kingdom.

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, psychiatric hospitals sprang up in every province, shouldering the responsibility of maintaining social stability. The first National Mental Health Meeting was held in 1958, bringing the country’s psychiatric services to another level – community-based initiatives commenced in Beijing, Shanghai, Hunan and Sichuan, and a modernized training system for professionals was developed and put into use.

Yet the 10-year Cultural Revolution and fiscal reforms begun in the late 1970s stunted the country’s mental health-care development. The former suspended community programs, while the latter forced financially dependent psychiatric hospitals and rehabilitation centers to close due to their failure to make profits in the new market economy.

The number of people suffering from mental disorders, however, did not decrease. Amid the rapid economic and social changes that unfolded in a nation stressing personal duties and communal goals, those who failed to fulfill their role became easy victims of distress and anxiety. Gradually, mental illnesses such as depression, panic disorder and schizophrenia became widespread.

Prevalence of mental illness in people aged 18 or above increased from 2.7 percent in the 1950s to 5.4 percent in the 1970s.

A decade later, the figure had doubled to 11.1 percent, before reaching 13.47 percent in the 1990s. By 1998, mental disorders had surpassed cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions and cancer to become the country’s top disease burden, according to data presented by the World Health Organization.

The dawn of China’s modern mental health-care policies occurred in April 2002, when the first National Mental Health Plan (2002-2010) was signed by the ministries of health, public security and civil affairs together with the China Disabled Persons’ Federation. Detailed targets were listed, including establishing an effective psychiatric system led by the government, accelerating the process of mental health legislation, improving knowledge and raising awareness of mental disorders, developing human resources for handling said disorders and enhancing existing psychiatric hospitals.

The plan sparked the renowned 686 Program, implemented in 2004, which focused on creating an integrated hospital-community treatment model and assembling a qualified workforce.

At the time, there were only 16,103 licensed psychiatrists and 24,793 licensed psychiatric nurses in China. To put it another way, for every 100,000 Chinese, there were only 1.24 doctors and 1.91 nurses trained to treat behavioral health.

Although 686 successfully helped to incorporate mental illness care into the country’s public health system, it was unable to adequately recruit medical personnel in the face of an ever-growing number of patients. By the end of 2009, the body of licensed psychiatrists had expanded to 19,000 – an increase of fewer than 3,000 in five years. On the other hand, 16 million people had been diagnosed with a major mental illness, meaning one psychiatrist had to handle 842 patients – a statistic that reflected the ultimate failure of the ambitious 686 Program.

Many attributed the lack of success to scant laws and regulations supporting the relatively new medical field. Finally, on May 1, 2013, China’s first Mental Health Law – which took no less than 27 years to prepare and formulate – was put into effect. Calling for the respect of a patient’s will and privacy, the law was viewed as a giant step forward in addressing longstanding problems in China’s mental health-care system, such as insufficient medical facilities, low insurance coverage and a dearth of doctors and nurses.

The road ahead is still awash with challenges. Currently, more than 100 million people in China suffer from mental disorders. They can seek succor from a mere 1,650 professional hospitals and organizations, primarily located in the developed southern and eastern regions of China. Ignorance about mental health problems is widespread – an estimated 70 percent of individuals with a psychiatric illness are unaware of the seriousness of their condition and refuse to seek help.

The World Health Organization has warned that by 2020, the financial burden arising from mental disorders in China will constitute a quarter of the total outlay for disease treatment on the mainland.

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DISSIPATING A psychologist’s view from China

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anonia Chiu lives far south of Shenzhen, though she meets streams of Chinese patients every day, trekking across the border to seek a kind of help not offered in their own land.

“I’m not overly familiar with mental health services on the mainland, but I don’t think they’re up to international standards,” she says frankly.

Chiu is a psychologist at the Wellness Psychological Consultancy Services in Hong Kong. Her first encounter with

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China’s mental health-care system was in 2008, when she trained psychiatrists and counselors in Sichuan province assigned to aid victims of the earthquake.

“The psychiatrists we met there had very poor qualifications,” she recalls. “None of them even knew what psychotherapy was.”

According to Chiu, Chinese tend to focus more on physical health than mental well-being. Even in Hong Kong, a region long exposed to Western medical practices, the public remains hesitant to

address the topic.

Chiu begins each case by assessing the physical, mental and familial background of a patient. The first consultation generally lasts about two hours, where she identifies the symptoms of the illness and how they are affecting a patient’s daily life. For children under 18, Chiu invites parents to join in the discussion and sends questionnaires to teachers in order to collect information about the child’s performance.

“We seldom follow a specific protocol,” Chiu adds. “Each individual case is completely different.”

Chiu can’t prescribe medicine as a psychologist in Hong Kong – none can.

But she does refer patients with severe imbalances, such as depression or bipolar disorder, to local psychiatrists who offer prescriptions. Most patients need both medication and psychotherapy.

“It’s hard to describe the exact timeline for a patient’s treatment, because that depends on so many factors, including how frequently they attend appointments,” Chiu explains. Some come once a week. Others quit after their first consultation.

No matter how regular their attendance, Chiu’s patients struggle to talk openly about their troubles. Raised in a culture that demands 'bao xi bu bao you' – or 'only report good news' – admitting imperfections can generate intense feelings of guilt, betrayal and defeat. And on the mainland help, even for those willing to take it, may not come so easily.

THE HORROR Behind the walls of China’s oldest mental health facility

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Refuge for the Insane

we often turned to confinement when dealing with mental patients, and iron gratings were installed on windows and doors. No wonder outsiders would view mental hospitals as horrible. Now, it’s a different case,” says Huang Xiong, Head of the Outpatient Department at Huiai.

According to him, the current methods used to combat mental illness are done with an emphasis on both symptom management and social ability restoration.

Open administration is adopted here, and the iron gratings are being removed. “A mental hospital is not a prison,” he notes.

“We all should remember that.”

Answering the great demand for more accurate and thorough help for people suffering from disorders of the mind, Huiai moved its inpatient clinic to Guanghua Er Lu in Baiyun district in April of this year. Covering over 40,000 square meters and outfitted with 720 beds, the facility is a shelter for people with major mental illnesses. There is a rehabilitation section inside where patients learn gardening. Sweet potatoes, carrots, papayas, lemons and lettuces are planted and nurtured.

Doctors visit the ward every day, asking patients queries that range from simple mathematical problems, like the sum of six plus eight, to emotionally evaluative questions about how happy they feel. Even though confinement is still enforced here, stable patients are

encouraged to come out of their rooms to take part in activities such as drawing and singing. “Entertainment contributes a lot to patients’ recovery,” says Li Rizhao, Head of Nursing.

In addition to providing professional mental treatments, Huiai has also established a hotline for any mental health-related enquiries and suicide prevention. In the past eight years, the hotline, manned by 30 professionally trained consultants, has received over 70,000 phone calls. More than 1,500 of these were related to suicide. Li Jie, the vice director of Guangzhou Huiai Hospital, previously told a local newspaper that data has shown that around 60 percent of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental disorder. “Prevention is needed,” he said, “and that’s why we hire consultants to answer photo calls.”

Uncertainty over what those who treat the mentally ill actually do has led some members of the public to see them as strange, even frightening, figures, but Wu is keen to stress that they are not some outlandish subspecies of the medical profession. “Doctors and nurses here are no different with those working in general hospitals,” she says. “They diagnose illness and prescribe medicine. The procedure is more or less the same. Only when the public realize that can the fear [of psychiatric hospitals] dissipate.” www.thatsmags.com / SZ / 2015 August

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cclaimed as one of the best photographers in contemporary China, Lv Nan published a collection of shots in 2007 called The Forgotten People – The State of Chinese Psychiatric Wards. Photos presented in the book were taken during Lv’s visit to various facilities for the mentally ill all over the country from 1989 to 1990. Printed in black and white, the images of patients and the places housing them caused two main reactions in the public: they raised awareness and aroused pity; and they consolidated the general impression of mental hospitals as shabby, stagnant, desperate places.

“In fact, mental hospitals now are quite different from what is generally expected,” says Ms. Wu, who is in charge of all media relations for Guangzhou Huiai Hospital, formerly known as Guangzhou Brain Hospital. “The hospital has taken many interviews, and almost all the journalists who have come have stated that it changed their fixed ideas about psychiatric hospitals.”

Born from its predecessor, the Refuge for the Insane, Huiai was the first specialized mental facility in China.

Now the top institution of its kind in Guangdong province, it provides professional and tailor-made therapies to the large number of people in the region with behavioral health problems.

According to a survey conducted jointly

by Huiai and Peking University, for every 1,000 Guangzhouers there are 15 psychoses.

In the past, ‘to go to Fangcun’ was a metaphor for seeing a psychiatrist, as the hospital is located on Mingyue Lu in the Fangcun area. Today, it is mainly an outpatient center for people who suffer from mild mental illnesses or other psychological issues.

“Treatment methods were limited when I was employed by the hospital 28 years ago. Medical staff being assaulted by patients happened a lot. As a result,

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Extending social support to the mentally ill

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BY WILL WU

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The control and relief work for mental illness is not the job of just one governmental department or mental hospital. It requires a comprehensive service system that includes government organs, hospitals and, of course, the community,” says Li Jie, the vice director of Guangzhou Huiai Hospital.

To date, Guangdong’s capital is home to 55,000 registered mentally ill persons, 49,000 of whom reportedly suffer from serious illnesses such as schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis. Clearly, a single monitoring body is insufficient for the job.

Since 2007, the municipal government has paved the way for building a fullscale mental health-

care system. In addition to allocating two or three psychiatrists (with the right to prescribe medication) to each of the 12 districts, the local authorities are also funding professional social services to assist in the recovery of those with psychiatric disorders. Currently, there are 10 behavioral health centers in Guangzhou that help to stabilize and improve patients’ lives outside of psych wards.

Yuexiu Mental Health Center is one of these places. Set up in May 2014 on Donghe Jie, it is responsible for the psychological wellbeing of people living within its jurisdiction.

Eight professional social workers operate the complex, sharing jobs such as building profiles, rehabilitation training, counseling and followup checkups. Opening

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the door to those suffering from various levels of psychosis, the facility sees daily visits from around 30 members of the community.

“We do not call them ‘patients’ here.

Instead, we call them ‘rehabilitants,’” says Huang Xiaoqian, a social worker at the center.

Every workday, normally in the afternoon, interest classes are held for the rehabilitants. Singing, dancing and arts and crafts are among the options. The day we visit, a horticultural lesson is already underway. Eighteen men and women sit at four round tables, learning step by step how to plant a peperomia in a small pot.

It looks like a regular course, quiet and organized. Some attendees even jot down key points in their notebooks.

Ou Hong is in charge of planning and preparing these group activities. “The class is usually hosted by only one instructor and one supervisor,” says Ou. “No tuition fee is charged. All we want is to encourage the rehabilitants to be more engaged with others and the outside world.”

A distinct characteristic of most mental patients is that they are withdrawn, afraid of interacting with people and the world.

It is a crucial step for the psychologically unwell to go out of their homes and come to the center. As a result, bringing in one rehabilitant is considered a success, which only occurs after several months of home visits as well as repeated, sincere talks with the individual and his or her family.

In addition to hosting daily pursuits, Yuexiu Mental Health is also where Guangzhou’s first halfway house for the formerly hospitalized is situated. “Most patients find it hard to readjust to society after being discharged from a hospital.

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The center has urged the newspaper to release an apology or clarification, but so far there has been no reply.

Widespread fear and ignorance of people with psychiatric disorders not only hinders the public from gaining a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the illness, it also impedes recruitment. Each of the eight social workers at Yuexiu Mental Health handles at least 40 cases each. They clock in overtime every day, consumed and overworked. According to data provided by the Guangzhou Municipal Public Health Bureau, however, there are over 4,000 registered individuals with behavioral health issues living within their jurisdiction.

“We want to hire more qualified social workers, but the reality is few want to do a job that earns little while introducing potential risks,” Xie says with a bitter smile.

Yet despite such complications, social services for rehabilitants in Guangzhou are improving every day.

Around eight annual communitythemed activities are held in each district in an attempt to erase myths and prejudice while improving factual knowledge. Work therapy stations are available to assist stable patients looking to re-enter the workforce.

The system of hospital referral is undergoing reform.

Change will be gradual, but at least it’s underway. In a few decades, afflicted families may even dare to turn to their communities for help, transforming a once taboo subject into a constructive topic of discussion.

Chen Qujing Experience: Two years “Family cooperation plays a key role in a patient’s recovery. Some family members avoid getting involved. That in fact slows down the whole treatment process. If one of your family members is experiencing mental issues, the best way to show your support is to express your willingness to accompany them, no matter what.”

Ou Hong Experience: Six months “Mental patients are not retarded. So never treat them like they have intellectual disabilities. Meanwhile, respect their identity by inviting their input or asking for their assistance. Be sure they know they are valued, not despised or worthless.”

Huang Xiaoqian Experience: One year “Prejudice must be eliminated. Having a mental problem is like catching a cold.

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The halfway house is like a buffer zone to help them prepare, both mentally and physically,” says Xie Qianying, deputy project manager of the center.

Currently, there are eight rehabilitants living in the halfway house. They take up hobbies during the day and receive tailored training at night to restore basic self-care abilities impacted by their disorder.

“Living together with people suffering from a similar illness is actually less stressful. We encourage them to focus on helping each other, as peer assistance plays a crucial role during one’s recovery period,” says Xie. Up to 80 percent of the center’s regulars are suffering from schizophrenia, an illness associated with aggressiveness in most people’s minds. Surprisingly, the three staff we talk to, Huang, Ou and Xie, all point out that the percentage of mental patients who have attacked others is relatively low. According to Ning Yuping, Director of Huiai Hospital, only 5 to 10 percent of schizophrenics have the impulse to commit violent acts.

“The media sometimes exaggerates the image of mental patients, depicting them as too dangerous to be around,” Ou says.

In May this year, Guangzhou Metro Daily, the second most circulated newspaper in Guangzhou, published a news story about a man suspected of suffering from schizophrenia assaulting a young boy. “The article indirectly implies that all schizophrenic patients are dangerous and that they would assault others without reason,” says Ou. “That kind of rhetoric unfairly stigmatizes this group of people. Help for the mentally ill calls for integration, not marginalization.

Why not have more positive reports?”

Experience: 14 years “When you’re told someone is unhappy, you may tell him or her not to feel upset or simply ask what is causing the sadness.

These are the wrong approaches, as the former deprives one of the right to be unhappy and the latter demands an answer. The same goes with mental patients. When they talk to you, never rush to analyze their problems. Be a patient listener. If possible, join in laidback activities they enjoy before digging into their depression.”

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People with psychiatric disorders tell their stories

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Wang Yi is considered the most successful case at her rehabilitation center.

When we meet her in a potting class at the clinic, she is busy helping other patients fit houseplants into ceramic pots.

Wang is a stay-at-home mother. Her husband, now retired, was the breadwinner, doing odd jobs to support the family. As a result, Wang felt neglected. “I was under great pressure, raising two kids with little money, and my mother-in-law was picky. I had a really intense relationship with her,” says Wang.

According to her neighbors, Wang used to be animated and talkative.

Things started to change in 2000. She had less and less interest in going out and became alienated from her friends and family. Then she began seeing things.

“I saw a nicely decorated Christmas tree in front of my house,” she recalls. “It was glamorous. I had never seen such a beautiful tree in my life.”

After two years of enduring illusions, Wang was sent to see a doctor, after the visions started seriously encroaching on her daily life. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, she was hospitalized for three months with medication before being discharged. “I felt very inferior,” she says. “I was a shame to my family.”

In 2011, Wang returned to psychiatric care after she refused to take her pills. This time, she was confined for two months. “After leaving the hospital, I didn’t talk to anyone. I couldn’t laugh or smile. I was not able to do even the lightest housework. I was useless.”

Wang refused to go out of the house, afraid of being the talk of the neighborhood.

A silver lining appeared in June 2013 when Ms. Chen, a social worker who focuses on helping mental patients, came to Wang’s house. Wang’s husband suggested sending Wang to the rehabilitation center, which she frequently visits now.

“Ms. Chen is such a great help to me. She is willing to listen to my grievances and give me advice. And I was encouraged to sing karaoke, practice tai chi and learn potting. Gradually, I started to talk again,” says Wang.

Still under medication, Wang remarks that she often feels drained and groggy. Yet that does not hinder her path towards recovery. “I am now capable of handling light house chores. And I know my family actually cares about me.”

She has become a volunteer in the neighborhood, helping to mend tattered clothes. “She has deft hands. Why not give her a try?” says Ms. Chen, beaming with pride at Wang’s achievements.

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In trim and tidy attire with a pair of thickframed glasses, Xiaohao looks like a typical college student. Most people would even say he leaves a favorable impression, speaking gently and politely. They would never imagine for a moment that Xiaohao suffers from bipolar disorder.

“I went to study at a college in Qingyuan city five years ago,” he explains. “I totally didn’t adapt to the life there. My mom wasn’t around to take care of me. My after-school life was a mess.”

Chaos didn’t only characterize his extracurricular time. Anxiety swept over Xiaohao when he discovered he had no way to improve his poor marks on his English exams. “I felt too nervous to attend classes. I thought my peers were mocking me, that they despised me.”

Insomnia followed. Xiaohao tossed and turned until morning, unable to function during the day. The succession of odd behaviors caught the attention of the school.

With his mother’s consent, he was allowed to take a one-year leave from the university.

After returning to Guangzhou, Xiaohao was hospitalized.

When he was first admitted to a treatment center earlier this year, Xiaohao had difficulty respecting boundaries. He asked questions loudly, numb to the consequences of his words and unconcerned with the privacy of others.

“He acted like a junior-high student at the beginning, talking in a very childish way,” says Joy Huang, the social worker assigned to Xiaohao’s case.

Today, he is in a stable condition, and Xiaohao’s doctor is considering reducing his medication. While that is certainly good news, the road ahead still bristles with difficulties. One of them includes mending the relationship with his father, who avoids Huang when he visits home.

“My father calls me retarded when I cannot finish what he asks me to do,” Xiaohao murmurs.

Such remarks seem to have taken a toll on Xiaohao – he shrinks in the face of obstacles outside of his control. “I just don’t think I can do it. I really can’t. Don’t make me do it!”

Xiaohao turns his head, staring firmly into the distance.

In spite of the apparent mental distress Xiaohao still feels, he has made a plan for himself. “I want to be a waiter in the future,” he asserts.

A clear career path in mind can make all the difference towards a fresh start, according to Huang, and Xiaohao has already begun taking the first steps.

My father calls me retarded when I cannot finish what he asks me to do

Zhang Tingting

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Tingting was a dancer in a PLA arts troupe for years, known nationwide for flawless twirls requiring the utmost coordination. And then, just when most of her peers were approaching the height of their careers, her mid-20s saw her spinning out of control.

It started with sporadic episodes; socially awkward quips that illuminated a new lack of perception. Those closest to her began to notice, gradually, that something was off. But they agreed to let it go – until one afternoon, when Tingting was spotted sprinting from the apartment complex, half-dressed, in an inexplicable state of distress.

After the incident, Tingting was sent to a treatment facility in her hometown of Nanjing. Her parents visited frequently, bringing fresh fruit and conversation, wondering all the while if their talented daughter had simply succumbed to the excessive pressure. Despite a history of mental illness on Tingting’s mother’s side, her parents convinced themselves this was a one-time thing.

Within a few months, Tingting was released and went about performing as usual.

Everything seemed fine – until she forgot to take her medication one day, and then the next.

“I started to see a pattern of one breakdown per year,” Tingting’s father recalls. “But then that number became two, three… now she needs in-house treatment every three or four months.”

Her father elucidates the challenges of exerting parental discipline on a child suffering from schizophrenia. There’s a natural inclination to be skeptical of his or her words, especially when a story sounds particularly fantastic. In Tingting’s case, it was deciding whether or not to believe the romantic tale of her Kyrgyzstani boyfriend – a tangled account of truths and exaggerations.

The man, let’s call him Aybek, did exist. He even met both of her parents. Yet Tingting’s exchanges with him over WeChat came across as one-sided and illogical.

She would send dozens of messages before receiving a response, which frequently came in the form of an excuse. “I’m too busy to meet,” Aybek would say. Occasionally, he did send a tender message or two – especially after he moved back to Kyrgyzstan and started borrowing money for his business.

“She sold her car without telling us and wired RMB50,000 to him the next week,” Tingting’s mother recounts, exasperated. “We tried to watch her every move, but you have to respect a child’s freedom… especially her love life. He seemed like such a gentleman.”

After lending money to her boyfriend and refurbishing their apartment with pristine appliances, Tingting announced she was engaged. Aybek, however, had left Guangzhou months previously and was unaware he had proposed, much less purchased the diamond that now sparkled on Tingting’s finger.

Over the next few weeks, Tingting consumed herself with wedding plans, shedding pounds for a photo shoot she’d scheduled after Aybek’s expected return.

But Aybek never came. At 45 kilograms, Tingting was admitted to Nanjing Ankang Hospital in December 2014 for the third time.

Thinking back, Tingting’s father regrets his passivity, though he claims he tried, insistently, to alert Aybek to his daughter’s condition – if only to protect her from heartbreak.

Now back out in the world, Tingting has been living stably for three months, excelling as a real estate agent in Zhujiang Xincheng. The past, dark as it may be, has bound her closer to her parents, with the kind of unshakable love that only haunting illness can reveal.

We tried to watch her every move, but you have to respect a child’s freedom

*All names have been changed to protect identities.

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THE SCHOOLSYNDROME THE SCHOOL SYNDROME Is enough being done to support students’ mental well-being?

BY EMMA GUO AND TRISTIN ZHANG

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In just one week in October last year, Shenzhen saw a 10-yearold, a 14-year-old and a 17-yearold kill themselves by jumping from tall buildings

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he psychological well-being of juveniles has become a muchdiscussed topic in both the East and West over the past few years, especially in the wake of several news stories about suicidal and murderous students.

In just one week in October last year, Shenzhen saw a 10-year-old, a 14-yearold and a 17-year-old kill themselves by jumping from tall buildings. Relations with schoolmates and stress engendered by their studies were listed as the main reasons behind the tragic actions.

China’s higher education institutions have also been overshadowed by several reports of bloodshed on university campuses, causing public concern about students’ mental health to skyrocket. One of the more well-reported cases was that of Fudan University postgraduate Huang Yang.

On April 16, 2013, the 28-year-old died in Shanghai after drinking water laced with the toxic chemical N-Nitrosodimethylamine. His roommate, Lin Senhao, was arrested under suspicion of poisoning Huang. Reports claimed “minor grudges” as the cause. Only three days later in Nanjing, two college students started a fight over a trivial matter, ending in one stabbing the other to death.

Looking purely at the cold, hard figures, the numbers are shocking. Guangzhou Juveniles Psychological Assistance Center, a government-owned agency run by Guangzhou University, conducted research on a sample of 9,498 students from 35 stateowned primary and secondary schools. The

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ensuing report, released earlier this year, found that 41 percent had mild to moderate mental health issues, with anxiety over school performance being the top cause of mental problems.

In 2012, a study by the Shenzhen Quancheng Institute of Mental Health surveyed over 1,000 pupils and found 70 percent were under severe academic pressure, while another 15 percent confessed to suffering from psychiatric issues.

Part of the problem is that education about psychological disorders in China has been, and continues to be, minimal. Wang Shasha, a 24-year-old Shenzhen local, says that she wasn’t really taught about mental health until middle school – and those weekly lessons were hardly informative.

“Although it was called a ‘mental health class,’ I don’t think many aspects of mental health were involved in the class,” she says.

“Basically, we were asked to read lots of motivational stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul and then share with classmates what we learned from those stories.”

Sessions would generally conclude with the teacher stressing the importance of keeping a positive attitude towards life.

“Telling us to be positive seemed to be a common thing for teachers. Somehow that would make you feel like it was your problem if you had other feelings or emotions besides being happy and positive,” Wang recalls.

A current 14-year-old from Yitian Middle School, who wished to remain anonymous, indicates little has changed since Wang’s schooldays. She too has mental health

class once a week, and teachers still rely on having students read Chicken Soup for the Soul. Perhaps a step in the right direction, however, is that students are encouraged to have private conversations with teachers when they have problems or feel pressure from school.

According to students from Qiaole Elementary School in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, they have one weekly mental health class scheduled, which is often scrapped in favor of additional Chinese, mathematics or English lessons. It’s an approach supported by the children’s parents. The general sentiment seems to be that mental health is a small issue, while exam scores determine a person’s future.

That’s not to say that action isn’t being taken in some quarters. Shenzhen Quancheng Institute of Mental Health opened the first call-in center for teenagers with mental health issues in the city on January 20, 2013. Today, with a team of 70 experienced psychologists, the 24-hour hotline provides Shenzhen’s youth with easy-to-access, professional psychiatric counseling. “When kids have problems, sometimes they don’t have opportunities to speak out, and they have no idea where they can ask for help,” says Ye Weize, the institute’s director.

Guangzhou Juveniles Psychological Assistance Center offers all kinds of counseling services to young people, be it to do with academic pressures or interpersonal relationships. According to the group, they’ve witnessed a rising consciousness about student mental health in recent years, with an increasing number of students and parents willing to come and talk about the troubles they are facing.

Overall, there’s still clearly much progress to be made. Schools should exist to educate – not only in academic terms, but in understanding what a healthy mental perspective is and is not.

Prevention through awareness will lessen the need for more drastic intervention later in life.

That, however, takes more than a Chicken Soup story once a week.

Am I Mentally Ill? Tests to determine anxiety and depression levels Developed by Dr. William W. K. Zung, MD, the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale and the the Zung Self-rating Depression Scale are 20-item self-assessment tools to measuring anxiety and depression levels in adults.

Please read each question carefully and decide how much the statement matches how you have been feeling during the past week. Calculate the total points at the end for a general diagnosis.

*Please note that both tests are for screening purposes. They cannot take the place of a comprehensive clinical interview with a certified doctor.

Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale

Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale

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20-44 Normal range 45-59 Mild to moderate anxiety levels 60-74 Marked to severe anxiety levels 75-80 Extreme anxiety levels

20-44 Normal Range 45-59 Mildly Depressed 60-69 Moderately Depressed 70 and above Severely Depressed

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A more casual way to learn

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taught me dance movements.

What are the attractive aspects of skills exchanges?

Li: You can always meet people with unexpected skills. I knew a girl my age who could read palms. Also, you can tap into more of your potential, since you’re getting new information all the time.

Liu: The relationships between people.

Before it was difficult for me to start a conversation or make a conversation last longer than 10 minutes when meeting new people.

When I’m doing a skills exchange, I find it’s easier for me to communicate with people. I don’t feel nervous and awkward. There is always something I can think of to discuss with them. This helps me at work, too.

Rosie: It’s cost effective. I can learn different stuff without paying a cent. Also, no responsibilities are attached, you can quit whenever you want.

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hinking of trying to cook your favorite Sichuan dishes? Want to learn a song on the guitar for a friend’s surprise birthday?

Interested in mastering the daily phrases of a foreign language but don’t feel like paying high tuition fees? We all have the desire to learn new abilities, but perhaps our desire isn’t strong enough to make us sign up for classes. Now, many in China have come up with a casual, fun way to learn: skills exchange.

Type ‘skills exchange’ or ‘技能交换’ (ji neng jiao huan) into Baidu and over several hundred results pop up. Douban, a popular Chinese social networking site, details skills exchange forums within each mainland city – altogether, the site lists 40 groups in China with about 500 members each. Categories include languages, cooking, computers, music and arts.

Here’s how the basic concept works: barterers will list their location and what expertise they can offer, as well as what accomplishments they hope to gain, on a skills exchange site. Then, they can look for someone to trade with, narrowing results by talent, city and district. For example: Photoshop, Shenzhen, Luohu.

Cost effective, social, great for networking – all these aspects make skills

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exchanges look like a win-win thing. That’s PRD interviewed three people to find out how effective these arrangements really are: Li Jialing, a customer service officer of a logistics company, Liu Xiaowei, an IT engineer, and Rosie Lu, a college student majoring in the keyboard.

Why did you start participating in skills exchanges?

Li: I like taking photographs, but I’m not a professional. My parents gave me a camera for my birthday. However, I didn’t want to pay over RMB1,000 for a photography course. I searched on a skills exchange website to see if someone could teach me about taking photos. In return, I offered to teach guitar playing and some simple cooking.

Liu: I’ve known about skills exchange since college. I liked learning different languages online, but it was difficult if I couldn’t practice with people in real life. I started to meet people who could teach me languages while [I taught them about] computers and sports.

Rosie: I have some friends at school who are dancers. They were interested in playing the piano. When we met, they always asked me to teach them how play some songs they liked. Later, we started a tradition of me teaching them to play songs while they

What are the downsides?

Li: Sometimes you will meet people with ulterior motives. Once a guy contacted me and said he could teach me photography. I asked what I could teach him in return. He said he just needed some company. After that, I stopped doing skills exchanges with men.

Liu: We are not professional teachers.

Sometimes I find it difficult for me to both explain some points and receive information from my partner.

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Rosie: Even though it’s also a positive, it can be a challenge that no responsibilities are attached. You know you are friends, and you can quit any time. Your partner could do that as well – just quit on you anytime. If I were planning to learn something seriously, I would rather go take some courses.

What do you think makes a good tutor/ learner?

Li: Honesty is important for both parties.

You need to tell people what you are really good at and your level in order to not waste time. Always be responsible. Just because you are not a paid tutor doesn’t mean you don’t need to prepare beforehand.

Liu: Prepare before your session and don’t be late. I hate when I have to sit in a cafe waiting for someone for an hour. If you need to work overtime or something comes up and you can’t show up on time, inform your partner immediately.

Rosie: As a tutor you need to have great patience. Things you teach might be easy for you, but to others it’s a completely new thing.

Any suggestions for people who want to start exchanging skills?

Li: Take it seriously. Even though skills exchanges are less intense than taking a course, people still want to learn something

useful. Figure out what skills you can offer and want to receive. Write down a list of what you want and show it to your partner.

This makes clear to them what your needs are. Always be careful if you are doing a skills exchange with strangers.

Liu: Don’t try to learn too much information at one time. It’s better to learn step by step. When you feel there’s too much information to process, talk to your partner and

work out another plan.

Rosie: For those transitioning to a new place, like moving to college or another city, it’s a great way to meet new friends and learn something.

// If you are interested in skills exchange in China, visit www. skillbank.cn. Please be aware that you will need to read

Mandarin or have a friend who can help you translate in order to get started.

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Health

Abnormal Menstruation

When should you be worried about your womb?

by Dr. Lisa Nguyen

What is abnormal menstruation?

Most women have menstrual periods that last three to seven days. A woman's period usually occurs every 28 days, but normal menstrual cycles can range from 21 days to 35 days.

Examples of menstrual problems include: • Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart • Missing three or more periods in a row • Menstrual flow that is much heavier or lighter than usual • Periods that last longer than seven days • Periods that are accompanied by pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting • Bleeding or spotting that happens between periods, after menopause, or following sex

Examples of abnormal menstruation include the following: Amenorrhea is a condition in which a woman’s periods have stopped completely.

The absence of a period for 90 days or more is considered abnormal unless a woman is pregnant, breastfeeding or going through menopause (which generally occurs for women between ages 45 and 55). Young women who haven't started menstruating by age 15 or 16 or within three years after their breasts begin to develop are also considered to have amenorrhea.

Oligomenorrhea refers to periods that occur infrequently.

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Dysmenorrhea refers to painful periods and severe menstrual cramps. Some discomfort during the cycle is normal for most women.

Abnormal uterine bleeding may apply to a variety of menstrual irregularities, including: a heavier menstrual flow; a period that lasts longer than seven days; or bleeding or spotting between periods, after sex or after menopause.

What causes abnormal menstruation?

There are many possible causes of abnormal periods, ranging from stress to more serious underlying medical conditions: • Stress and lifestyle factors • Birth control pills • Uterine polyps or fibroids • Endometriosis • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Polycystic ovary syndrome • Premature ovarian insufficiency • Uterine cancer or cervical cancer • Medications, such as steroids or anticoagulant drugs (blood thinners) • Medical conditions, such as bleeding disorders, an under- or overactive thyroid gland, or pituitary disorders that affect hormonal balance • Complications associated with pregnancy, including miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy (the fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, for example, within the fallopian tube) How is abnormal menstruation diag-

nosed?

If any aspect of your menstrual cycle has changed, you should keep an accurate record of when your period begins and ends, including the amount of flow and whether you pass large blood clots. Keep track of any other symptoms, such as bleeding between periods and menstrual cramps or pain.

Your doctor will ask you about your menstrual cycle and medical history. He or she will perform a physical examination, including a pelvic exam and sometimes a Pap test.

The doctor might also order blood tests to rule out anemia or other medical disorders, vaginal cultures to look for infections and a pelvic ultrasound exam to check for uterine fibroids, polyps or an ovarian cyst.

An endometrial biopsy, in which a sample of tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus, may also be recommended to diagnose endometriosis, hormonal imbalance or cancerous cells. Endometriosis or other conditions may also be identified using a procedure called a laparoscopy, in which the doctor makes a tiny incision in the abdomen and then inserts a thin tube with a light attached to view the uterus and ovaries.

When should you seek medical attention for abnormal menstruation?

Contact a gynecologist or medical professional if you have any of the following symptoms: • Severe pain during your period or between periods • Unusually heavy bleeding (soaking through a sanitary pad or tampon every hour for two or three hours) or passing large clots • An abnormal or foul-smelling vaginal discharge • High fever • A period lasting longer than a week • Vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or after you have gone through menopause • Periods that become very irregular after you have had regular menstrual cycles • Nausea or vomiting during your period • Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome, such as a fever over 102 degrees, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting or dizziness You should also see a doctor if you think you might be pregnant. // Dr. Lisa Nguyen is a gynecologist at Bellaire International

Clinic, Suite 601, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区天河北路28号时代广场东座601 (0202899 3911, bimcgz@126.com, www.0086-911.com)

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Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?

When math problems go viral

By Lena Gidwani

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t wasn’t rocket science. It wasn’t even science to begin with. But it still gave the education world its own viral moment.

In April 2015, Hello Singapore TV host Kenneth Kong posted a picture of a math problem on Facebook in an attempt to help his child, a fifth-grade student at a local primary school in Singapore. Both he and his wife couldn’t solve it. It quickly made the rounds of the Internet, and soon everyone and their mother were grappling with the question: when is Cheryl’s birthday?

Twitter got wind of it, as did Reddit, and within days the top rags and television stations in the island nation had their viewers twisted in knots over how to solve this mathematical mystery. The query, while maddening at first glance, is actually a test of logical reasoning skills: Albert and Bernard, who apparently just met the uber-tricky and elusive Cheryl, are hell-bent on finding out their new friend’s birthdate from a possible list of 10 choices.

Amidst the hoo-ha, people began to question the suitability of this brainteaser for a fifth grader. Though it later transpired that the question was actually lifted from a high-school math Olympiad, meant to sift out the better students, many continued to scratch their heads over how feasible it was for a kid to work out the answer. Turns out, completely.

According to the latest research and results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) – an exam designed to measure the reading, math and science proficiency of 15-year-olds globally – Singapore's math competency outperforms that of the rest of the world. Korea came a close second and China, depending on region, came fourth, fifth and sixth. And yes, countries in Europe and the Americas fell lower on the scale.

In another test of numeric abilities, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study has ranked Singapore at or near the top every time it has taken place since 1995, with China following closely behind. Again, most occidental countries were not rated as highly.

So what is it about the Eastern method of teaching math that ensures Singaporeans, Chinese and Koreans outperform their counterparts elsewhere? Is it the fact that it focuses on mastery over rote memorization, using a layered approach aimed at facilitating comprehension that leads to conceptual understanding rather than numerical regurgitation?

Or is it simply because parents have a more ‘tiger’ approach to studies?

Whatever the reason, Asian students are already The problem posted on Facebook on their way to becomby Kenneth Kong ing global math elites,

and there’s nothing like a bit of imitation to verify the flattery. Some parts of the US have already started to emulate Singapore’s math curriculum, importing textbooks and training teachers in a different approach. Britain went a step further: in 2014, the country dispatched Education Minister Elizabeth Truss to Shanghai to see what the fuss was all about, and to recruit dozens of Chinese teachers to its own schools. These “weapons of math instruction,” as China’s Global Times called them, are in high demand.

Even international schools in China are seeing the wisdom. ISA International School Guangzhou advertises that it teaches Asian-style math using the Chinese National Curriculum and a combination of local and foreign educators.

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CITY SCENES Food and Drink Tasting at Song’s Club

The ongoing That’s PRD gastronomic voyage made anchor at Song’s Club on July 22 for a night of plentiful cocktails, free-flow wine, delicious food and lucky draw prizes. The club’s in-house band entertained with classic ballads while guests dined on a sumptuous five-course meal that included mozzarella and tomato salad, minestrone soup, grilled spring chicken, bacon and mushroom spaghetti and American cheesecake. Guests participated in trivia quizzes and lucky draws to win everything from RMB500 food and drink vouchers to dental care. Sponsors included Song's Club, Fiji Water, Summergate Fine Wines & Spirits and Smile Dentistry.

Spicy Papipapi Pool Party (Supported by ) Shenzhen’s biggest pool part of the summer made a splash on July 4 and 5.

Organized by Hapo and YUET, the Spicy Papipapi Pool Party attracted more than 3,000 to Shenzhen’s Venice Hotel, keeping things wet and wild till late into the evening. With eight hours of nonstop electronic music as their soundtrack, guests indulged in a poolside feast, complemented by fun games and prizes. Is there a better way to escape the summer heat?

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Canton Plage 2015 (Supported by

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This year’s edition of Canton Plage was organized thanks to the cooperation of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (CCIFC) and the China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, with the support of the Consulate General of France in Canton. Held on July 14 from 7-11.30pm, an international mix of people gathered around the splendid pool and garden of the five-star hotel to celebrate La Fete National. Over 600 guests attended, taking home gift bags with swimsuits from Decathlon and flip-flops from Booma. The pool, surrounded by sand and water toys, made for an enjoyable setting to pass an evening with friends, partners and colleagues.

GCIG Property Culture Day

George & Dragon Third Anniversary

The Great China International Group announced on July 15 that the first GCIG Property Culture Festival will be held from September 1 to October 30 of this year. Leading real estate companies including Vanke Property, Poly Real Estate and Avic Real Estate, as well as representatives from e-commerce platforms, signed the contract with GCIC. According to the organizer, the upcoming property festival will cover all aspects of real estate, from development to housing agencies and smart home systems.

Shekou’s George & Dragon British Pub celebrated their third anniversary with a party on July 18. Guests partook of a free roast pig buffet complete with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. All-day drink specials added to the festive mood, with margaritas, tequila shots and other libations being drunk as the band Mind the Gap played a wonderful set to a packed house.

White Swan Hotel Opening Ceremony

Chef Murphy Shows Off His Culinary Talent

The White Swan Hotel, reopened on July 15, with full accommodation and dining services. The 33-year-old hotel has undergone a comprehensive three-year renovation, gaining a new look and structure and adding energysaving elements. The chairman of White Swan Hotel group, Mr. Jeff Huang made a speech at the reopen ceremony, his inspiring words ushering in a new phase of the historic hotel.

Chef Murphy, hosted by the Consulate General of the United States, promoted American food culture through his gifted culinary skills at the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou on July 6. His signature dishes, pork chops with apples and caramelized onions, zucchini, pecorino and mint salad amazed everyone who was at the event. Meanwhile, he also presented ratatouille tart, an improvised fusing food in Guangzhou, combing his own culinary art and local Cantonese food culture.

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uly 14 is when France celebrates its national day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille. This year, the grand ballroom of the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich hosted a lavish affair in honor of the occasion. Consul General of France in Guangzhou Bertrand Furno presided over the event, where students from ESMOD Guangzhou were invited to display their talents in a fashion show.

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aisyou was the scene of a Craggy Range wine dinner last month, hosted by Monty James, Craggy Range Winery’s Asia Middle East Business Manager.

The winery was created by New Zealander Steve Smith and Terry Peabody, who, when visiting New Zealand in 1997, sensed the exciting possibility of creating a classic New World wine by planting vines perfectly suited to the country’s soil and climate.

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ambal Southeast Asian Restaurant is in the midst of hosting an eight-week East Meets West promotion. Chef Gan has created some mouth-watering dishes, drawing from the best of two worlds.

Guests can chow down on Laotian-style nicoise salad, BBQ pork neck and pineapple sandwich, mixed seafood in laksa broth, braised NZ lamb shank with Asian herbs and much more unique fusion fare.

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press conference was held on July 1 to announce the opening of Mr. Rocky Bar’s new branch at Times Plaza, on Tianhe Bei Lu. Not afraid to get a little Wild West, Mr. Rocky is infused with the adventurous cowboy spirit, which is reflected in its food, music and decoration. Expect Stetsonwearing staff and plenty of frivolity.

uangzhou Elizabeth Women’s Hospital held an entertaining prenatal education evening at the Four Seasons Hotel on July 19. The event featured cartoons from throughout the ages. More than a thousand parents attended the event to review the classic cartoons of their childhood with their babies and kids.

clipse English hosted the grand opening of their new teaching facility in Yuexiu on June 30, coinciding perfectly with their seventh anniversary. No effort was spared to bring the party to the people, as smiling staff took to the street to hand out cookies, cotton candy and treats to local kids, as well as welcoming adults who came to join the fun.

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uly 17 saw the launch of Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-liang’s Stray Dogs at the Museum film exhibition at Guangdong Times Museum. The interior of two exhibition halls was spread with crumpled paper, upon which movie scenes were projected. Cushions were provided so guests could recline at leisure and enjoy the films. The exhibition is ongoing until September 6.

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udao Wines hosted the Tour de France wine-tasting event on July 13 at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. On top of Bordeaux and Burgundy, Pudao Wines shared with guests their premium bottles from famous wine-producing regions in France, such as Champagne, Alsace and the Loire Valley.

Attendants acquainted themselves, through wine, with the people and scenery of France.

ith Smile Dentistry as the main sponsor, the 2015 Miss Zhujiang Campaign was held in Foshan TV Station on July 18. Dr. Wang Guanghu, who is not only the founder of Smile Dentistry but also president of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, was one of the judges – he is also the policymaker who came up with the Smiling Score to choose Miss Smile.

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Guangzhou reviews, events and information

Creatures of clay This month

52 What's on in August 54 The Grapevine 55 Home Cooking 56 New Food and Drink

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EAt/drink GOSSIP Some refer to July as ‘AntiBoredom Month,’ but we’re pretty sure August is on track to be more amusing, laced with holidays like Freshpair’s Underwear Day on the fifth and Bad Poetry Day on August 18.

Whether you’re planning a romp around town in tighty-whities or a dramatic poesy slam, it’s always better to hit up the hippest locale.

Those who want to party old school can frolic near Jianshe Liu, where Yinji Beef Roll (p62), a no-frills site selling changfen and a coke for RMB25, just opened its doors to laid back patrons. For a classier rendezvous, pull up a chair at Full House Restaurant (p58) near Beijing Lu, where Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisines coexist peacefully in one place.

The real partiers, we presume, will head to Zhujiang New Town, straight to Huajiu Lu’s new Thai venue Chi Hard, which awkwardly translates as ‘eat hard.’ We hope they realized that. For more odd names, check out Moon Lounge, a new Chinese restaurant rightfully positioned on Mingyue (Moon) Er Malu.

Around the block, Canton Place is welcoming supposed French eatery Louboutin Restaurant, though we all know ‘French’ in Guangzhou generally means a smorgasbord of generic Western. Also in the area, we’ve spotted Friends Café and Bar on Tianhe Nan Lu – a Russian restaurant ironically serving American fare.

Keep your eyes peeled for a third Mr. Rocky Bar in Times Square (opening this August) and Suns Bar, set to reopen on Party Pier at the end of the month. If you’d rather remain anonymous while rejoicing in the frenzy of Underwear Day, head to Three Drops Kitchen & Bar in Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan.

Word of your shenanigans (probably) won’t make it back here.

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Off the Vine

Beringer California White Zinfandel

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retty in pink, white zin is a dangerous tipple. Low in calories, low in alcohol and with an accommodatingly sweet taste, it’s easy to throw back glass after glass and think little of it – until you find yourself hogging the stage at open-mic night with your rendition of ‘I’m Too Sexy.’

Yes, this blush beauty is a fun drink, one beloved by light-hearted young girls on a night out (or in) simply because of its color. Made from the black-skinned zinfandel grape, it is refreshing and fruity, summery and sassy.

But, dear reader, we must warn you: it is not a bottle to order if you

wish to show off your vino pedigree.

Generally lacking in complexity and snootily dismissed as a quaffing wine, the kindest thing said about white zin is that it’s an ‘entry level’ option. We don’t recommend you order it if there is a self-proclaimed connoisseur in your vicinity – unless you wish to receive a haughty lecture, you philistine, you!

No, this is not a wine to pick out at dinner. But it is a wine to buy and take to the beach or the pool – somewhere that you can sinfully enjoy gulping back a glass or two and not give two figs for society’s crushing dictates. And you won’t be alone either: white zinfandel is a

very popular wine, particularly in America.

Established in 1876, Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. Though it is better known for cabernets and chardonnays, it also makes a cracking white zin. Strawberry, honeysuckle, pear – the flavors the wine exudes or the names of the friends you’ll be drinking it with? You decide! // Beringer California White zinfandel can be purchased from asC Fine Wines, unit 1318,

13/F, China nuclear Bldg, shennan zhong lu, shenzhen 深圳市深南中路中核大厦1318单元 (0755-8398 5514, www.asc-wines.com)

Six of the best… street snacks

Liangpi 凉皮

Beef entrails 牛杂

Steamed buns 包子

Don’t be fooled by its eerie translation, ‘cold skin’ - liangpi is a refreshing noodle dish made of wheat or rice flour and topped with peanuts, gluten, cucumber strips and plenty of hot sauce.

Originally from Shaanxi province, we adore liangpi down south (sold outside Tee Mall in Tianhe) as an appetizing pickme-up on a hot summer’s day.

Bear with us – beef entrails are a Cantonese tradition and one of the most commonly found street foods in the PRD (aside from stinky tofu, which we still haven’t learned to like). Brewed in a savory broth and served with boiled radishes, this grub is ideal for adventurous eaters. Find niu za on older streets in Yuexiu, Haizhu and Liwan.

The least elegant of the roadside snacks somehow snuck into Canton’s classy dim sum menu.

We know they’re too ‘putong’ for some, but we adore the nai huang (奶黄) flavor found exclusively in Guangzhou. Bursting with creamy custard, these steamed treats go perfectly with black coffee in the morning. Find them at any streetside baozi shop.

Hong Kong fish balls 香港鱼丸

Midnight BBQ 烧烤

Jianbing 煎饼果子

Statistics say Kongers devour 1.3 billion of these balls annually, or 196 per person! The deep-fried spheres of fish are dipped in mouth-watering flavors (like curry) and served on a bamboo stick. They’re sold outside in Mong Kok, HK, and are usually featured with other seafood goodies, such as spicy squid.

Encompassing everything from seasoned Xinjiang lamb to charred mantou and grilled fish, this is the broadest category of all, and for good reason. Emerging after dark, portable BBQ stands offer partygoers a perfect ‘xiaoye’ (midnight snack). Head to Xiaobei for delectable seared fish or search below any overpass for more traditional skewers.

King of take-away delicacies, the jianbing is a unanimous favorite among expats and locals alike, made by spreading crepe-like batter over a hot skillet. This is then brushed with egg and filled with a deep-fried wonton wrapper, lettuce and hot sauce. Find these near the west gate of South China Normal University or outside the nearby metro stop, exit E.

home cooking » EAT/DRINK

Hot ‘N’ Cold

Stuffed lychee over custard

BY Jocelyn Richards

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ychee harvest season is upon us, and while Cantonese adore popping these juicy pods by the dozen, they also worry about the fruit’s excessive heat. Classified as ‘hot’ in Chinese traditional medicine, lychees can cause a sore throat or fever when devoured in large quantities. The trick? Pair them with a cool food to keep the body’s qi in check, or in this case, stuff them with fresh cuttlefish. A perfectly balanced, TCM-approved concoction, this succulent recipe achieves a healthy solution to the longstanding dilemma of lychee consumption. Even Katy Perry would agree.

Ingredients:

3 eggs 300g fresh lychees 200g fresh squid crab roe (optional) broccoli (optional)

Preparation: 1) Beat the eggs thoroughly and place in a deep plate.

2) Add a little water and stir until even.

3) Steam the egg-water mixture for five minutes.

4) Take the fresh lychees and remove the peel and core.

5) De-skin squids and mash meat into a paste.

6) Spread the paste into the lychees one by one with a spoon.

7) Place stuffed lychees over steamed egg custard and adorn with crab roe and broccoli.

8) Steam for another two minutes and serve immediately.

// this recipe is courtesy of Chef snow Wang at Wanda realm Guangzhou zengcheng, Block 10, 69 zengcheng Dadao, licheng, zengcheng District 增城区荔城增城大道69号10幢 (3263 8888)

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new restaurants

Katusha

Pass the pelmeni Text and photos by Jocelyn Richards

The place is packed with Moscow natives every night, losing themselves in a cloud of vodkainfused jams after dark

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f you haven’t yet noticed the very smartly clad crowd of nearly 50,000 Russians that call Guangzhou home, it’s time to embrace the diverse melting pot that keeps our city so eclectically hot. Though South China has lured its fair share of models and science prodigies from under Putin’s watch, northern China – Harbin, specifically – is historically the region dominated by Russian immigrants.

Not surprisingly, the owner of Guangzhou’s latest eatery committed to brewing borsch and packing pelmeni hails from China’s Ice City, while his wife, Katusha, grew up in the snowy tundra of Yakutsk, where temperatures dip to below 40 degrees Celsius in winter.

Why the couple decided to move south after running their original branch successfully in Harbin for 10 years, we’ll never know. Too many icicle eyelashes, perhaps.

New to Tianhe Bei Lu in mid June, Katusha and word of its nightly karaoke has spread rapidly among Eastern European circles. As the first formal

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Russian restaurant in the city (Arbat is better classified as a bar), the place is packed with Moscow natives every evening, scarfing down tastes of childhood before losing themselves in a cloud of vodka-infused jams after midnight. Chefs and waitresses are of Russian heritage, trilingual in Mandarin, English and, of course, Russian.

The food – extending far beyond the stereotypical potatoes and beets – was more palatable than we expected, despite its briny finish. Vexingly filling in our notoriously humid climate, one ‘light’ dish, the cabbage rolls (RMB58) stuffed with minced beef and onions covered in a tomato-cream sauce, held us over until dinnertime. This is a cuisine designed for Eskimos, after all. Dieters, beware.

Salads vary from the exotic (beef tongue, RMB45) to the ordinary (Greek, RMB58). But if you’ve made it in, why not experience a traditional countryside meal with Russian borsch (RMB28), pancakes with red caviar (RMB68), lamb kebab (RMB68) and a bowl of potato dumplings with chives (RMB35)? This is the next best thing to traveling to St. Petersburg for a hearty taste of the hinterland. If salty entrees don’t swell your ankles in this heat, feel free to indulge.

Stuffed beyond belief, we somehow buckled under the owner’s alluring assertion that “all girls love sweets” and accepted a slice of homemade cake just for kicks. Modeled after Russia’s classic layered honey cake, the piece, served on a plate weaved in lemon icing and whipped cream, stacks 10 tiers of fluffy vanilla, cream and chocolate (RMB38). Pair it with Russian tea in the afternoon for the delicious bargain of RMB50.

Lively and vibrant with Pavlovsky Posad shawls hanging decoratively above each table, Katusha will feel cozier once December rolls around. Stick it on your restaurant bucket list and stop in for a comforting repast when the weather turns bitter.

Price: Approx. RMB90 Who’s going: Putin (when in town) Good for: Russian dumplings, live midnight music

// 1/F, Binghua Hotel, 2 tianhe Bei lu, tianhe District 天河区天河北路2号冰 花酒店首层 (8729 9083)

new restaurants

Full House

Hara bachi bu

By Tristin zhang , photos by Matthew Bossons

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neat, two-story restaurant housed on one of Guangzhou’s well-known food streets, Full House (满屋) lives up to its name with a strong handful of cuisines you can safely bet on to deliver a win. Though it incorporates Chinese and Korean, the staple here is Japanese.

The tantalizing menu, which consists of sushi rolls, noodles, salads, rice, snacks and drinks, makes it difficult to adhere to the famous Confucius saying, “hara hachi bu,” meaning ‘eat until you’re eight parts (out of 10) full.’ But we tried our best.

Too tempting to refuse, the salmon sashimi comes with 16 pieces at a promotional price of RMB40 – a bargain considering the five-piece option is just 10 kuai cheaper. The fish is imported from Norway and cut into well-proportioned mouthfuls, allowing them to readily absorb soy sauce and wasabi.

Delicate and luscious, the special sashimi (RMB88) also incorporates

The tinfoil-wrapped Full House roll achieves a complex medley of flavors slices of salmon, alongside tuna and clams, which taste all the more fresh when washed down with a glass of Japanese Kirin beer (RMB15).

If you’re a true-blue sushi fan, the Full House roll (RMB48) is unforgettable.

Blending salmon with grated cucumber, crab and sesame, the tinfoil-wrapped morsel achieves a complex medley of flavors that

fade into a subtle unagi aftertaste.

Not content with just one kind of roll?

Ask the imperturbable waitresses for a plate of dragon maki (RMB42), stacked high with prawns slathered in rich eel sauce. The avocado crab option (RMB42) comes posh and tasty, coated in avocado cheese sauce and topped with caviar. Both varieties are surefire wins on date night.

Dressed with Thousand Island sauce, the sesame cold noodles (RMB32) – crowned with a heap of beef and accompanied by a side salad of tomatoes and cucumbers – will do the trick for your ravenous friends when a dozen sushi rolls fail to cut it.

If you still have room for dessert, order a round of the naturally sweet fried taro balls (RMB24), oily orbs of mashed purple root vegetable that suffice as a relatively healthy conclusion to the meal. Steadfast tea drinkers can sip on a glass of ginger brew (RMB12), which is strong but helpful in combating those accidental mouthfuls of excessive wasabi.

The next time you find yourself wilting under the sweltering summer sun on Beijing Lu, swing by Full House for a light, refreshing meal. And while you’re at it, see if you can abide by Confucius’s instruction. We challenge you.

Price: Approx. RMB60 Who’s going: Worshipers of the holy sushi roll Good for: Freshening up after a shopping spree // 442 Huifu Dong lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区惠福东路442号 (8333 3882)

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Henry’s Coffee and Bakery

Don’t stay, take away!

By WILL WU, photos by Claire zheng

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ocated on the less thriving side of Huacheng Dadao, Henry’s Coffee and Bakery is a two-inone shop: half cafeteria with simple but neat decor and half bakery providing fresh homemade bread, ready to be taken home.

The chicken roll (RMB12) is fitting for breakfast or a light lunch. Inside the lightly toasted wrapping lies tender chicken and crunchy cucumber slices coated in rich Thousand Island dressing. It would taste better if the chicken was juicier and the wrap chewier, as the one we tried was dry, parched from a likely humid storage room.

Dessert, usually a high point, proved disappointing. The brownie (RMB15) we ordered tasted more like sponge cake than the signature American treat with a moist, fudgy center.

But if you don’t care what a brownie should taste like and prefer a healthier, nuttier alternative, Henry’s version (packed with walnuts) will suffice.

The vanilla chocolate mousse (RMB25) will definitely catch your attention when you move towards the pastry fridge, scanning the rows of sweet indulgences. Dressed with fresh raspberries on top, this snowball-like dessert teases

the gaze before conquering the taste buds. Rich with a milky fragrance, the mousse is smooth and creamy in texture. A hidden core of silky dark chocolate adds extra sensation to an already saccharine delight.

As the name suggests, Henry’s also sells coffee, together with fresh juice, milkshakes and tea. The iced latte (RMB30/400 milliliters) is ideal to offset a plate of heavy desserts.

The second floor is still undergoing last-minute alterations, while the not-so-spacious ground level is capable of fitting just two small tables. We suggest you wait until the upstairs seating area opens, since the main entrance instantly feels crowded when someone stops in to buy bread. For now, Henry’s is perfect for a local cup of Joe and filling snack – just be sure to order them to go.

Price: Approx. RMB50 Who’s going: Those craving homemade baked goods Good for: Calorific breakfast, takeaway lunch

// shop 101, 80 Huacheng Dadao, zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe District 天河区珠江新城花 城大道80号101铺 (3893 9367)

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inLove Café & Restaurant

Got me lookin’ so crazy right now

by LENA GIDWANI

drenched sauce. Delicious.

If you’re all about the raw stuff, the carpaccio, sashimi and other aquatic selections will please your sophisticated palate. Of note is the fresh French oyster shot (RMB48), served on a bed of ice with spicy tomato relish and a lemon wedge. It is exactly what it is – an orgasm in your mouth.

Bit uncertain when it comes to the uncooked? Get down with the prawn tempura (RMB88) and the signature tacos (RMB28), served with your choice of fresh scallop, tuna or goose liver. With a culinary experience like this, anyone would be in love – in abundance.

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hose in the culinary know have definitely heard of the uber-luxe and trendy chains of Nobu, Zuma and Sushi Samba. Long-time residents of Guangzhou may say they have seen pale imitations of these fashionable eateries try to make a mark before, to no avail. But rest assured, they haven’t seen a venue like inLove take fusion to a whole new level.

The brainchild of Angus Nie, a Swiss and American-educated hotelier and nightlife mogul, this contemporary French and Peruvian-inspired Japanese restaurant and lounge speaks to you from a distance with a sleek, high-energy vibe. Anchored around a fine-dining manifesto, its eclectic, innovative and beautifully plated dishes are served for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and after-hours fun. With an incomparable selection of cocktails, inLove exudes more raw passion than raw fish.

Abstract art, a massive LED screen displaying an aquarium and a counter where chefs make magic right before your eyes form the eye-catching foci of inLove’s decor, along with high ceilings and a DJ booth on the second floor. The establishment resembles a Victoria’s Secret stage.

If showing up early offends your sensibilities as a stylish Xingsheng Lu regular, then be prepared for some sultry diversions as you wait at the bar and order from their well-edited list of cocktails concocted with homemade juices and infused liquors.

Manned by Italian mixologist Frederico, in-

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Price: Approx. RMB150 Who’s going: Fusionists, fashionistas, party gals and guys Good for: Food porn, booze-loving eye candy

// shop 105, 7 Xingsheng lu, zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛 路7号105铺 (3861 9383)

genious cocktails like banana republic, vojito and Long Island green tea will delight.

At inLove, there are some things that are a tad over the top – in the best way possible way – thanks to their Canadian executive chef, who just happens to be trained in both French and Japanese gastronomy. For diners, it means that you can take comfort in knowing that you’re not entrusting your taste buds to just anyone, whether you’ve ordered an avocado salad (RMB58) – two nests of buttery avocado cubes topped with egg pearls and a shot of their signature sauce – a grade-one spicy tuna sushi roll (RMB48) or the tuna tartare (RMB88), served splendidly in a cocktail glass with crispy thins.

Stock up on good fats and get your hands on the bomb gunkan (RMB48), twirls of avocado on beds of rice, topped with minced tuna and takuan, or the jade (RMB88), a sliced roll of both tuna and salmon, lightly pan-fried on the outside and presented on a bed of sweet, sesame-

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Vigor

An ostensible affair

by LENA GIDWANI

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talian expletives always sound prettier to non-native ears than their English equivalents, but just because they sound nicer doesn’t make their meaning any less vulgar.

One can equate the same logic to food: it may sound fancy on a restaurant menu or when said out loud, but that doesn’t necessarily entail good taste. In fact, we believe that the more you swear after a bite, the better the food must be. If you’re silent and your eyes wander, it can only mean one thing.

We tested our theory at Xingsheng Lu’s most recent Italian venture, Vigor. This smallish restaurant next to Bangkok Bar has all the trappings of something great: a well-decorated bar in swirly shades of gold and black; comfortable garden furniture; a young, pretty singer/guitarist belting out ballads in a noticeably apparent Yankee accent; attentive staff and a seemingly inexpensive menu with eyecatching pictures.

Our Vigor-ous journey started off with a cappuccino black truffle mushroom cream soup (RMB38), a frothy, well-blended mix.

Although pleasant, it lacks seasoning, so be prepared to tap away at the salt and pepper shakers. Catalonian shrimp salad (RMB48) is a heap of mixed greens over vinaigrette dressing, with two tiger prawns perched on top.

The signature truffle and mushroom pizza (RMB68) is just satisfactory, and while it has all the makings of something solid, the crust is a tad thick, giving it a biscuit-like texture. Other options on the pizza menu might be more enticing, like fruit, seafood or chicken. Pasta also seems lackluster, and the descriptions are misleading – the stewed Italian rolled noodles with seafood and tomato (RMB58) would be more aptly named pesto pasta with shrimp.

Mains are more satiating. The baked lamb amine and mashed potato (RMB98) delivers, with crunchy bits of potato, bread and herbs encasing the lamb chops. The fried sole fillet (RMB58) comes out golden brown, with a side of roasted vegetables and pesto jam.

Extra points for presentation, although again, one doubts the difficulty of pan-frying a piece of fish.

Vigor may be beside the point at a location where creativity and independent brands are touted. But judging by the crowds and the number of times you will hear “happy birthday to you,” it seems to have figured out that some people would rather just sit silently, smile at their food, chow down and pay when asked, rather than swear like a sailor and shout from the rooftops about what a damn tasty meal they’ve just eaten.

Price: RMB120 Who’s going: Ravenous folks seeking good deals Good for: Ostensible Italian fare

// 105 Xingsheng lu, tianhe District 天河区兴盛路隽峰苑105号 (3802 9199)

No. 9 Garden

Turning over a new leaf

by Tristin Zhang, photos by Matthew Bossons

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o. 9 Garden has been around for eight years, though it has only recently come to our (positive) attention. Housed in a pair of two-story villas with a raised patio in between, the Mediterranean restaurant radiates with a glow of midsummer romance. Ideal for milestone dates, Marketing Manager Martin Mao assures us that the venue is also applicable for business affairs; meetings can be arranged in the functional room while larger parties are held out on the patio.

Edwin Liao, a young chef and former master of the Grand Hyatt Shenzhen’s pristine kitchen, has brought his talent to the premises, creating alluring Italian displays that taste even better than they look.

Starting with the beef carpaccio with arugula (RMB88) and the mushroom soup with white truffle oil (RMB68), our elegant meal began on a high note. The carpaccio (Australian beef loin), seasoned with yellow mustard sauce and ladolemono, serves as a refreshing appetizer in the hot weather, while the mushroom soup, perfectly paired with garlic bread, achieves a soothing effect on a rainy afternoon.

With our appetite revved and ready to go, we splurged on the cheese pizza (RMB78), a fusion of mozzarella, Parmesan and our all-time favorite, blue cheese. Of course, it is best savored with a glass of ice-cold Stella (RMB45, buy two and get one free). Flavored with chicken sauce, the tender duck breast with angel hair pasta (RMB118) proved to be the crème de le crème, presenting dainty carbs soaked in a blissful sauce.

Thoroughly stuffed, we still found it hard to resist the mediumrare Australian Angus beef sirloin with potato wedges and sauteed mushrooms (RMB228). Tender and scented, the sirloin is grilled with a secret spice created by Liao. As for the dessert, a spoonful of irresistibly light mango pudding (RMB40) brilliantly concludes the meal.

We might have been somewhat excessive with our exploration of the menu, but we left, overfed, without an inkling of regret. All past gossip aside, No. 9 Garden has a brand-new menu and chef – and quite possibly the tastiest Western food we’ve sampled in a while.

// 9 Jianshe liu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路9号 (8376 6197)

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Hoi Fan Restaurant

Not your average fish head

by Jocelyn Richards

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antonese cuisine can be daunting to some expats. The slimy plates of overcooked and under-chopped veggies look almost appetizing next to fish heads and gooey, pale chicken. Lack of proper translations never helps. We’ve lost track of the number of times our check has listed “capitalist lobsters” and “saliva chicken” among the dishes that were apparently (appallingly) ordered.

But when your mother comes to town, as will eventually transpire, she’ll naïvely volunteer to sit down for what she expects to be an adventurous, delightful meal of all the local

specialties that characterize your ‘new’ diet.

When that day rolls around, we suggest you give Hoi Fan a try – not because it’s located in the uppity, mom-approved suburbia of Canton Place, but because the dishes (somewhat miraculously) succeed in being traditional and Westernized all at once.

Take the “fried cuttlefish balls with soup inside” (RMB35), for example. The name is so precise it’s outright laughable (though we didn’t dare poke fun for fear they’d change it to ‘dear cuttlefish with liberated soup’ by nightfall.) Served on a narrow, ivory plate, four spikey puffs of fried fish awaited to drench our chins in squirts of delectable juice.

Unforgettable.

The next arrival, fried rice with bass (RMB58), did feature an intact head, but spared us of all bones. Served in a traditional form just for show, this ‘gongfu’ (timeconsuming) dish came de-boned as a pile of bite-sized bits over a hidden mound of fried rice. Mediocre though the squishy fish pieces were, it was quite the visual feat and provided

a good portion of reliably delicious carbs.

Bursting with curious presentation, most notably the ice-coated glass of chilled Hoifan milk tea (RMB28), the meal left us giddy with childlike contentment – and not because we were playing with our food. Hoi Fan’s articulate English menu leaves little to the imagination, though we dare say its cuisine does just the opposite.

Price: Approx.

RMB150 Who’s going: Expats entertaining relatives, loaded Southerners Good for: A Westerner-friendly taste of traditional Cantonese

// shop 22, 26, the Canton place, Haifeng lu, zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe District 天河区珠江新城海风路广粤天地 22-26号 (3862 1433)

Yinji Beef Roll

A wrap to scrap

BY Jocelyn Richards

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he original party headquarters of Guangzhou, Jianshe Liu isn’t into frills or exorbitant entry fees. A solid night out generally culminates in chats outside the beloved but grungy Beer Store patio, splurges on pirated DVDs and hazy recollections of Apple chargers sold for RMB20. In other words, what the district lacks in photogenic flounce it makes up for in charm.

The same could be said for the latest new kid on the block, Yinji Beef Roll. It’s no gluten-free gourmet, but rather a Chinese chain originating in the culturally rich area of Xiguan (now Liwan District).

While locals may roll their eyes at the name, we’re confident laowai will be curious enough for a taste, especially since Yinji has been in business since 1958 – at least according to their storefront logo. If that’s true, a tip of the hat is in order to the owner, who managed to sell beef rolls for a profit amidst an era of food tickets and unprecedented domestic tumult.

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than a fast-food joint. The only menu (other than takeout slips scattered across each table) is plastered to a wall above the cashier.

Voice your order before grabbing a seat – remember to take a number. Some knowledge of Mandarin is necessary, unless you’re willing to play an unabashed game of charades.

At the very least, look up the character for rice roll (肠粉, changfen) ahead of time.

The most expensive item, black truffle shrimp roll (黑松露鲜虾肠粉, RMB26), arrives wrapped in a hearty rice noodle and

drizzled in soy sauce. Be warned that the veins are not removed from the shrimp, so if you’re squeamish about digestive tracts, stick with the signature beef roll (精选肥牛肠粉, RMB12) or veggie varieties.

For a quality, guiltless midnight snack, try the Cantonese noodles with beef tenderloin ( 牛腩面, RMB13), which packs greens and generous meat chunks into a flavorful broth. Extra toppings are cheap: add an egg for RMB2 or extra meat for RMB4.

Ordinary and overcrowded, this time-honored brand offers the most economical fuel on the street, but we understand if sticky tables and lackluster service fail to arouse your enthusiasm. Just remember Yinji Beef Roll exists, and probably will for some time – and for orders of at least RMB38, they deliver.

Price: Approx. RMB25 Who’s going: The underpaid Taojin workforce Good for: Call-in lunch, cheap midnight grub

// 41 Jianshe liu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路41号首 层 (8388 3203)

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Kico Club

Same old tune

Text and photos by Matthew Bossons

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There are exceptions to this rule, but for the most part, bars on this particular Liede street are generally unmemorable and a ripoff of something that came before it.

Kico Club is one of Xingsheng Lu’s newest additions and, although it makes great effort to be noteworthy, it falls short in a number of key areas.

Kico’s greatest asset is its beautifully designed interior, which features an impressive clash of wood, metal, cement and red brick. It also has two floors, the lower level home to a lounge-like restaurant while the upper one is a small but functional club. The ground floor also plays host to a large and bustling patio that’s perfect for enjoying a beverage in the sun.

Billed as a German restaurant, the venue does serve some German delicacies – but it also boasts pizza, sandwiches, pasta, steak and salads, along with dessert options.

If you want to order within the restaurant’s advertized theme, try the German cheese sausage with roasted mashed pota-

toes (RMB88). The spuds – pulverized to the point that they are essentially soup – are mediocre, but the sausages are as hearty and German as it gets.

If you prefer your German food with a strong dose of tomato sauce and cheese, then the German sausage cheese pizza (9-inch for RMB58, 12-inch for RMB78) is a must try. Other menu highlights include the fried Alaskan cod with large prawns (RMB138),

The spuds - pulverized to the point that they are essentially soup - are mediocre, but the sausages are as hearty and German as it gets black pepper beef fried spaghetti (RMB42) and the always-delicious German cheesecake (RMB48).

Drinks are soundly priced (by Xingsheng Lu standards), with a whiskey sour selling for RMB58 and a pint of Hoegaarden going

for RMB60.

The food is good quality and the prices are equitable, but Kico Club hasn’t yet done enough to set itself apart from the countless other options lining Xingsheng Lu. Having a club upstairs is definitely a bonus, but the menu is largely more of the same, and that’s a real shame.

Price: Approx. RMB120 Who’s going: After party crowds, the young and restless Good for: Lounging, feelings of deja vu

// shop 108, Xingsheng lu, zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路108铺 (3703 3077)

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Events AUGUST 1 ARTS Concert: Piano and Washboard Percussion Duo John Vaughan is an entertainer and pianist, as well as a music professor at Soochow University in Taipei. He also starred in the comical musical Just Play It, which has received widespread acclaim in Taiwan and China since 2009. His friend, Tim Hogan – a washboard player and member of Taiwan band The Muddy Basin Ramblers – is renowned for playing early 20th century jazz and the blues. Together, the two will present a brilliant combination of the blues,

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dance, classical and comic dialogue. rMB80-280, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

with poetic meaning, reflecting the state of mind of his generation. free, 10am-10pm. Kui garden gallery, 9 Xuguyuan lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区恤 孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (8765 9746)

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Exhibition: Secrets of the Night From ancient Egypt to ancient Japan, man has been using mineral paints to create murals for generations. Hong Bao, a graduate of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, is one of the artists who has reclaimed this timeless art form. His work overflows

Exhibition: Mexico’s Silver – History and Future The exhibition features more than 150 art pieces, which represent the best of Mexican culture and traditions depicted through a precious metal. Silver is the heart of Mexico and epitomizes the talent

of the country’s most esteemed silversmiths, designers, artists and jewelers. Its mere mention conjures up dreams of ambition, wealth and conquest; silver speaks of traditions, design and art. free admission, 9am-5pm (closed on Monday). guangdong Museum, 2, Zhujiang dong lu, tianhe district 天河 区珠江新城珠江东路2号 (3804 6886)

AUGUST 3 ARTS Concert: National Youth Orchestra of Germany Das Bundesjugendorchester, or the National Youth Orchestra of Germany, is an internationally esteemed ensemble. Noteworthy soloists such as Sabine Meyer, Christian Tetzlaff, Tabea Zimmermann and Alban Gerhardt top the list of the orchestra’s past prestigious members.

Applying a strict screening process, the group offers an opportunity for young prodigies aged 14 to 19 to gain experience playing for a professional symphony. Led by celebrated conductors such as Kurt Masur, Sir Simon Rattle, Kirill Petrenko and Sebastian Weigle, the young members impress audiences with their unencumbered love of music creation. rMB80-480, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Concert: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Singing for Peace Around the World Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a male choral group from South Africa, was founded in the early 1960s by Joseph Shabalala. Winning four Grammy Awards out of 15 nominations, the esteemed group makes music by a philosophy which is as much about the preservation of South African heritage as it is about entertainment. They carry a message of peace, love and harmony as they travel the world year after year. rMB80-480, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Eat: From Shandong To Le Chinois Le Chinois presents the culinary pleasures of China’s famed Shandong cuisine. With his team of master chefs, Chef Calvin Kong from Sofitel Jinan will offer authentic Shandong cuisine and local Jinan specialties. rMB68 plus 15 percent. le Chinois, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区广州大道中988号广州圣 丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888)

AUGUST 6 ARTS Concert: Christ Church Cathedral Choir Oxford Founded in 1526, Christ Church Cathedral Choir is renowned for its youthfulness of sound and adventurous musical programming. Unique

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in the world as both cathedral and college choir, the intimate acoustic of its musical home has given it a relationship with early sacred music and the rhythm and vigor of contemporary idioms. The choir consists of 12 adult men and 16 young choristers, aged 7-13, and is directed by Stephen Darlington. Be sure to catch this distinct male choir group on its China tour this month. rMB80-680, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

AUGUST 7-9 ARTS Stage: The Forest of Grimm The Forest of Grimm (El Bosque de Grimm), brought to you by Spanish theatrical troupe La Maquiné, is a stage production without words, an album of eye-catching images inspired by the well-known stories: Tom Thumb, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty. An experience that takes place through music, puppets and projections in a visually stunning show for all ages, The Forest of Grimm will take you through multiple landscapes and emotions. rMB80-280, 3pm and 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1 号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

AUGUST 8 ARTS Concert: Rustavi Ensemble The Rustavi Ensemble is a Georgian folk music group created in 1968

by Anzor Erkomaishvili, a singer and folklorist from a distinguished musical lineage that goes back seven generations. Since its formation, Rustavi has successfully toured more than 50 countries around the world, stunning audiences of all backgrounds. rMB80-580, 8pm. Xinghai Concert hall, 33 Qingbo lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)

AUGUST 10-23 EAT/DRINK Eat: Tasty Tuna If you haven’t yet tried the wonder of fresh tuna, you’re missing one of the best treats from the ocean.

Sample tuna prepared in a variety of ways at The Ritz-Carlton, where the hotel’s innovative culinary team offers a bounty of flavorful tuna dishes. rMB588. the ritz-Carlton, guangzhou, 3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江 新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888)

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Concert: Gottlieb Wallisch Wallisch was born to a Viennese family of musicians. At the age of six, he was admitted to the Vienna University for Music and Performing Arts. By sixteen, he became one of the youngest musicians in the world to win the prestigious piano competition, The Stravinsky Awards International, in the US. Having performed with renowned orchestras such as Wiener Philharmoniker, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, and BBC National Orchestra of Wales and in concert tours throughout the US, the UK, Japan, Hong Kong and many other countries and regions, Wallisch will enliven the stage here in Guangzhou this August. rMB80-280, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

AUGUST 15 ARTS Concert: Knabenchor Hannover Founded in 1950, Knabenchor Hannover is a German boys choir that’s among the first to take on historically informed performance, including works from the 17th century, and is internationally acclaimed.

For 60 years, the maverick choir has been considered world-class in its respective field. The group’s repertoire includes “May It Be” from The Lord of the Rings, “Hallelujah” from Shrek, and “Happy” from Despicable Me 2. rMB180-1,200, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Stage: Golem Having rocked Canton audiences in 2012 and 2013 with its production of The Animals and Children Took To the Street, the British troupe 1927 is bringing another blockbuster, Golem, to Guangzhou this August. Drawing on the myth of The Golem -- the story of a man who fashions a creature out of clay to work for him -- as a starting point, 1927 is creating an original production exploring man and his machines. 1927’s Golem will not be a re-telling or adaptation of the Golem myth but will be an original story that examines the relationship between an ordinary man and his Golem. rMB80-280, 2.30pm/8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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AUGUST 17 NIGHTLIFE Gig: Yampapaya Tribe Born in Tokyo, Japan and raised in Hawaii, David Hoffman has lived in many countries and regions, from Micronesia, Hong Kong, Beijing, California, Austria and more. When living in Beijing in 1985, David formed a multiracial band in the corridors of Beijing University called the Beijing Underground, which became famous throughout tours organized

by Deng Xiaoping’s son. He founded the multiethnic group Yampapaya Tribe in Hong Kong in the late 80s, which is defined as a “musical melting pot, full of energy and melting together harmonies and rhythms of different continents”. rMB60 presale, rMB80 on site, 8.30pm-10.30pm. t:Union, 361-365 guangzhou dadao Zhong, Yuexiu district 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东 方花苑首层 (3659 7623)

AUGUST 18 NIGHTLIFE Gig: Peppermoon and Elsa Kopf Peppermoon is a pop band formed

by Parisian Pierre Faa (songwriter and keyboard) and Isis Koshlev (vocals) in 2006. Their first album,

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Concert: Nightingale String Quartet In 2014, Nightingale String Quartet, a Danish ensemble, was awarded as “Young Artist of the Year” by Gramophone Music Magazine. Resembling the famous all-time best-selling string quartet Bond, it was founded in 2007 by violinists Gunvor Sihm and Josefine Dalsgaard, violist Marie Louise Broholt Jensen, and cellist Louisa Schwab. All four completed their master’s degrees at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with Professor Tim Frederiksen as their chamber music mentor and coach. Now they are coming together for a magnificent performance this August in Guangzhou. rMB80-280, 3pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天 河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Nos Ballades, was self-produced

by Pierre Faa in his home studio.

It appealed to the Asian market, released first in Taiwan, Japan and Korea in 2009. The album won critical acclaim in France but sold poorly because of its deviation from the mainstream. However, the band’s fans in Asian appear to find affection in their styles. This time, Peppermoon brings their friend musician Elsa Kopf, whose music combines swing, bossa nova and jazz. With Marvelously Dangerous, a newborn album from the living room studio of Pierre Faa, Kopf brings splendid herbarium nostalgic stories and cheeky, catchy melodies. rMB60 presale, rMB80 on site, 8.30pm-10.30pm. t:Union, 361-365 guangzhou dadao Zhong, Yuexiu district 越秀区广州大道中361-365号 东方花苑首层 (3659 7623)

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Eat: Gastronomic Weekends at Sofitel Relax, unwind and recharge at Guangzhou’s trendiest weekend lunch offering, featuring fabulous cuisine, youth activities, a live jazz band and an option to purchase free flow Cloudy Bay Pelorus, sommelier selected wines, beer and soft drinks. rMB318 plus 15 percent, rMB438 plus 15 percent, including free flow of Cloudy Bay Pelorus, sommelier selected wines, beer and soft drinks, rMB148 plus 15 percent for children (6-12), free for 5 year olds and below, 12pm-3pm, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河 区广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888)

FOOD/DRINK Eat: Be My Valentine at Le Chinois Be swept off your feet with a divine choice set menu at Le Chinois restaurant in Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. Prepare to gaze into your lover’s eyes as you sip on French sparkling wine and relax in a candle-lit setting complemented by decadent dining. rMB988 plus 15 percent, 6pm-10pm. le Chinois, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区广州 大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888) Eat: Chinese Valentine’s Day Buffet Create your own romantic tale at Foods, which features unlimited oysters paired with a free flow of sparkling rose wine. Couples can also take silhouette photos, hang blessing wishes on a wishing tree and end the memorable evening with a macaroon flower. rMB688 net. the ritz-Carlton, guangzhou, 3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江 新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888)

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Drink: Gentleman’s Tea Time Devoted to the gentlemen, this afternoon tea features the best whisky, cognac and cigars selection paired with delicacies such as French foie gras, Pama ham, Parmesan cheese and dark chocolate. Special cigar appreciation lessons by savants around the world will also delight your Sunday afternoon. It is a unique experience for gentlemen to enjoy a respite from their better halves and a reunion time with best friends for an hour or two while snacking on a gourmet platter. rMB588 for two, 2pm-5pm. the ritz-Carlton, guangzhou, 3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888)

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Gig: Popface Popface is an indie, shoegaze band formed in Stavanger, Norway. For 20 years, the band has perfected the balance between noise and silence, cascading between walls of electric guitars and the gentle whisper of acoustic melody. Looked upon for years as one of Norway’s finest live acts, the group is best known for its phenomenal live shows. rMB60 presale, rMB80 on site, 8.30pm-10.30pm. t:Union, 361-365 guangzhou dadao Zhong, Yuexiu district 越秀区广州大道中361-365号 东方花苑首层 (3659 7623)

AUGUST 21 NIGHTLIFE Gig: Her Bright Skies A Swedish post-hardcore band

based in Jönköping, southern Sweden, Her Bright Skies (HBS) was formed in 2005 and released their first album in 2008. The group previously toured Europe and the US. This will be Her Bright Skies’ first tour in China, where the band will make seven stops – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi’an and Wuhan. rMB70 presale, rMB100 on site, 8.30pm-10pm. t:Union, 361-365 guangzhou dadao Zhong, Yuexiu district 越秀区广州大道中361-365号 东方花苑首层 (3659 7623)

AUGUST 21-23 ARTS Stage: Walls that Whisper This is the second installment of talented artist Aurélia Thierrée, granddaughter of British comedian Charlie Chaplin. Designed and directed by her mother Victoria Thierrée Chaplin, Murmure des murs (Walls that Whisper) tells the story of a woman who flees from abandoned apartments haunted by old ghosts, only to be lurched into troubled lives of intimacy that are not hers. rMB180-900, 2.30pm and 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路 1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

AUGUST 22 ARTS Stage: Magic Piano and The Chopin Shorts From the Oscar-winning producers of Peter and the Wolf comes Magic Piano, a story of a young girl and her cousin Chip Chip who use a flying machine to tour Europe and find the girl’s father in London. The Chopin Shorts is made of four short animated films featuring lovable characters and slapstick humor.

Multiple award-winning teenage pianist Zhang Haotian will play the soundtrack to accompany the classic stage performance, which is poised to sell out shortly. rMB80-280, 8pm. guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧 院 (3839 2888)

AUGUST 31 ARTS Exhibition: Starry Illusionism The first art gallery featuring illusion in Guangzhou, audiences should prepare to witness imaginative exhibition halls, including a starry tunnel, infinite space, 3D paintings and a mad lab. If you enjoy art that boggles the mind and feeds the soul, Starry Illusionism may be just the exhibit to inspire you. rMB48 presale, rMB80 on site, 10am-9pm. f/4 times Plaza, 28 tianhe Beilu, tianhe district 天河区 天河北路28号时代广场4楼星空错觉艺 术馆 (400 0808 472)

Events

MONDAY-FRIDAY

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Eat: Healthy Executive Lunch In the spirit of this bloomy season, Grand Hyatt is delighted to pamper you with the best ingredients that spring has to offer. G Restaurant invites you to experience a stunning healthy lunch, which will inspire your palate and rejuvenate your body. rMB128 plus 15 percent, additional mains start from rMB50 plus 15 percent. g restaurant, grand hyatt guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天 河区珠江新城珠江西路12号广州富力 君悦大酒店 (8550 8025/8026)

Eat: Terrace BBQ Buy one get one free Corona beer at RMB58 plus 15 percent per bottle.

Buy one get one free Zonin Prosecco NV at RMB68 plus 15 percent per glass and RMB298 plus 15 percent per bottle. Buy one get one free Gosset NV Champagne at RMB888 plus 15 percent per bottle. Buy one get one free bottle of Taittinger Rose NV at RMB1,380 plus 15 percent per bottle. Terrace BBQ price at RMB188 per person.

8, faubourg Bar and terrace, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区 广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒 店 (3883 8888)

TUESDAY EAT/DRINK Drink: Industry Night Enjoy complimentary house wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks upon arrival. rMB168 plus 15 percent for all beverages, 50 percent off for all 8, faubourg tapas offerings, 9pm-12am. industry employees must present their business card on arrival. 8, faubourg Bar and terrace, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区 广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒 店 (3883 8888)

WEDNESDAY EAT/DRINK Drink: Berrylicious Buy one get one free berry inspired cocktails from RMB88 plus 15 percent per glass. Buy one get one free rose wine from RMB328 plus 15 percent per bottle. Buy one get one free Taittinger Rose NV at RMB1,380 plus 15 percent per bottle. Berry inspired dessert tapas start at RMB150.

8, faubourg Bar and terrace, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区 广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒 店 (3883 8888)

THURSDAY EAT/DRINK Drink: Whiskey, Wine and Cigar Voyage Buy one get one free M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge at RMB420 plus 15 percent per bottle.

The Glenmorangie (12 year) sells at RMB688 plus 15 percent per bottle.

Buy one bottle of scotch whiskey and receive two complimentary Romeo Y. Julieta No. 3 Tubos cigars.

Pair your glass with an exclusive chef-selected cheese plate and condiments for only RMB98 plus 15 percent.

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FRIDAYSATURDAY EAT/DRINK Eat: Delicacy by 2 on 988 Come and experience new delicacies by 2 on 988, featuring an enticing array of live Boston lobster, three freshly shucked international oyster varieties and a pan-fried Rougie foie gras station. If that doesn’t stimulate your senses, one lucky person each night will walk away with a Catch of the Day gift valued at RMB488. rMB528 plus 15 percent, rMB598 plus 15 percent including a glass of Cloudy Bay Pelorus, 298 rMB plus 15 percent for children (6-12), free for five year olds and below, 6pm-10pm, 2 on 988, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区广州大道中988号广州圣 丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888) Eat: Garden Terrace BBQ Situated in a tranquil alfresco environment, the Square All Day Dining Restaurant of Novotel Zhuhai presents a delectable barbeque buffet, including healthy seafood selections, German sausage, mouthwatering sirloins, tenderloins, jumbo prawns, oysters, lamb and much more. rMB258 for adults, rMB129 for children between 1.1m and 1.3m, free for children under 1.1m, rMB178 for adults with CMB Credit Card. 6.30pm9.30pm. hotel novotel Zhuhai, 2029 Jiuzhou dadao Xi, Zhuhai 珠海市九 洲大道西2029号珠海中海诺富特酒店 (0756 8998 688 ext. 6300) Eat: Weekend Cowboy BBQ Carnival What better way to enjoy the summer season than with a BBQ and magnificent views of downtown Guangzhou? Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe’s location ensures striking fine dining in an unforgettable environment. Utilize the space for a private company party, team event, wedding reception or get-together with friends. rMB160, including two glasses of draft beer, 4pm-8.30pm. hilton guangzhou tianhe, 215 linhe Xi heng lu, tianhe district 天河区林和西横路 215号天河新天希尔顿酒店 (6683 9999)

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Eat: Southeast Asian Specialties and Seafood Dinner Buffet With a unique combination of Southeast Asian specialties, authentic atmosphere and innovative flavors, Garden Café invites you to an exotic gourmet tour of Southeast Asia.

Known for packing a spicy punch, the cuisine relies heavily on fresh herbs and spices, which will feature prominently in the buffet spread.

Though the overarching theme is Southeast Asian, each distinct region’s gastronomic characteristics will be explored. rMB238 plus 15 percent (half price for children below 1.4 meters), 6pm9.30pm. Crown Plaza guangzhou huadu, 189 Yingbin dadao, huadu district 花都区迎宾大道189号广州花都 皇冠假日酒店 (3690 0888 ext. 8266)

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Exhibition: Aloft Hotels Visual Arts Exhibition Aloft Hotels is partnering with Art Loft (a platform showcasing Asia’s emerging artists) to present contemporary visual works by local independent artists. With design being the main focus of Aloft Hotels, Aloft Guangzhou University Park is proud to turn the spotlight on artists in the area while offering travelers a more memorable stay.

This exhibition is one of many visual art showcases hosted at Aloft Hotels across the Asia Pacific. Guests are welcome to purchase any pieces on display. aloft guangzhou University Park, 66 lide Jie, Panyu district 番禺区立德街66号广州大学城雅乐轩酒店 (3100 0888)

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Eat: Family Saturday Brunch Time Send your little ones for some fun time at the elevated kids’ corner while you sit back and enjoy freeflow wine, sparkling wine, juices or soft drinks. rMB388 for adult, rMB194 for children aged 6 to 12, free for children under 6. foods, the ritz-Carlton, guangzhou, 3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江 新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888)

Drink: Fashionista Afternoon Tea Fashion is everything! Indulge yourself with the finer things in life.

Mar-Tea-Ni presents Guangzhou’s most fashionable afternoon tea, dedicated to the people who love fashion as much as they do. rMB228 plus 15 percent, rMB328 plus 15 percent, including two glasses of Cloudy Bay Pelorus Sparkling, 2pm-5.30pm. Mar-tea-ni, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区 广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒 店 (3883 8888)

SUNday EAT/DRINK Eat: Chef Sunday Brunch Savor imported oysters, caviar, seafood on ice, Australian beef, suckling pig and a mountain of desserts at Open restaurant, which also features a kid’s corner and live music for the adults in the family. rMB268, 12pm-3pm. doubletree By hilton guangzhou, 391 dongfeng lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区东风路391号广州 希尔顿逸林酒店 (2833 7215)

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Drink: Pink Lady Afternoon Tea What’s the best way to spend a lazy afternoon? Having drinks with close friends, of course! The pink-themed tea set features a combination of sweet and salty snacks served in elegant pink wrappings. Sip on cups of imported fruit tea while sharing the latest gossip in between bites of cake. rMB218 plus 15 percent. langham Place, guangzhou, 638 Xingang donglu, haizhu district 广州市海珠 区新港东路638号广州南丰朗豪酒店 (8916 3388)

Eat: Grill and Wine Rendezvous Enjoy a complimentary glass of sommelier selected white or red wine with any main course grill order.

Price tBC, 6pm-10pm. le grill, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区广 州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888) Eat: Japanese Delicacies Buffet Dinnertime at The Open Kitchen boasts of a range of Japanese favorites. On top of fresh seafood and oysters, authentic Japanese delicacies are accompanied by a selection of soft drinks. The most anticipated treat is the Japanese robatayaki station. With a history that dates back to the Edo era 300 years ago, robatayaki is a cooking method that preserves original flavors as much as possible. Fresh ingredients are roasted over hot coals and seasoned with only salt and pepper. Using this technique, even everyday food like potatoes and eggplant become extremely palatable. rMB338 (Sun-thu), rMB388 (fri-Sat), free for children under 5, half price for children between 5 and 12, and seniors over 60. langham Place, guangzhou, 638 Xingang donglu, haizhu district 广州市海珠区新港东路 638号广州南丰朗豪酒店 (8916 3388)

Exhibition: Tsai Ming-liang Following his personal exhibition held at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Museum of Moving Image in New York, National Palace Museum in Taipei and 2007 Venice Biennale, Tsai Ming-liang of Taiwan’s ‘Second New Wave’ age of directors will bring his first film exhibition to mainland China this month. Born in 1957 in Malaysia, Tsai earned his position as one of the most prestigious directors of independent films in Taiwan after graduating from the Drama and Cinema Department of the Chinese Culture University of Taiwan in 1982. He was voted as one of the 40 Best Directors in the World by The Guardian in 2003. rMB30-50, 10am-6pm. times Museum, times rose garden 3, huangbian Bei lu, Baiyun da dao, Baiyun district 白 云区白云大道黄边北路时代玫瑰园3期 (2627 2363, 2627 0660)

EAT/DRINK Drink: Iced Fruit Tea and Coffee Selections As the heat reaches its zenith, the search for quenching and cooling beverages becomes paramount.

Refresh your senses with a choice of zesty homemade iced teas, including lemon, orange, mango and grapefruit. If you prefer something with caffeine, we also offer vanilla ice coffee, chocolate ice cream coffee and iced caramel macchiato.

Price starts from rMB98 per drink. the ritz-Carlton, guangzhou, 3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天 河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888) Drink: Summer Sensation Cocktails

by Mar-Tea-Ni Energize, invigorate, burst. Mar-TeaNi presents its summer sensation cocktails with a daily offering that has been designed to excite the senses with bursts of berries, passion fruit and fizz.

Buy one get one free selected daily cocktails from rMB78 plus 15 percent, 8pm-10pm. Mar-tea-ni, Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区广 州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888)

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Eat: Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge Lobby Lounge, a comfortable venue for business and leisure at Wanda Realm Zengcheng Guangzhou, offers afternoon tea every day. Guests can enjoy delicacies such as macaroons, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, fried shrimp and fresh fruit, as well as English tea or coffee. rMB68, 2pm-5pm, Wanda realm Zengcheng guangzhou, Block 10, 69 Zengcheng da dao, licheng, Zengcheng district 增城区荔城增城大 道69号10幢广州增城万达酒店 (3263 8888 ext. 6211) Eat: Café Aqua, More Delicacies to Discover With an upgraded buffet, Café Aqua at Holiday Inn Guangzhou Science City offers a special 6 plus 1 promotion, allowing guests to indulge in a wider variety of delicacies for a special price. After dinner, enjoy a cup of Australian coffee paired with dessert – or take it home to savor among the pleasure of company. rMB188. holiday inn guangzhou Science City, 99 lanyue lu, Science City, huangpu district 黄埔区科学城揽月路 99号广州保利假日酒店 (2820 9815) Eat: Grand Hyatt Moon Cake Relish in the season’s finest treat – moon cakes! Partake in the special deal of RMB238 for a boutique box (6 pieces), RMB468 for a deluxe

box (6 pieces and bottle of wine), RMB698 for a luxury box (6 pieces, box of tea and bottle of wine). For more information, please call 8396 1234 ext. 3398. grand hyatt guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xilu, tianhe district 天河区珠江西路 12号广州富力君悦大酒店 (8396 1234 ext. 3398) Eat: Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe – Moon Cake Promotion Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe is unveiling the following moon cake selection: Lovely Moon Cake set, priced at RMB98 with white lotus paste and egg yolk (1 piece) and red bean paste with egg yolk (1 piece); Traditional Moon Cake set, priced at RMB228.

For more information, please call at 6683 3666. hilton guangzhou tianhe, 215 linhe Xi heng lu, tianhe district 天河区林和 西横路215号天河新天希尔顿酒店 (6683 9999) Eat: Langham Moon Cake Langham Supper Club, or 1865, or OUIDA members can enjoy 25 percent off a selection of exclusive moon cake sets from now until September 6. Enjoy 15 percent off a purchase of five boxes. Prices for flavors are as follows: mini custard with egg yolk (8 pieces) RMB198; white lotus seed with double egg yolks (4 pieces) RMB198; Deluxe Mini Mooncake

Assortment (8 pieces) RMB268. langham Place, guangzhou, 638 Xingang donglu, haizhu district 广州 市海珠区新港东路638号广州南丰朗豪酒 店 (8916 3388) Eat: Moon Cake Promotion Enjoy two pieces of Bright Moon Cake for RMB98, an Elegance Box (4 pieces) for RMB228, a Deluxe Box (6 pieces) for RMB248 or a Luxury Box (8 pieces) for RMB288. For more information, please call 2833 7215. doubletree By hilton guangzhou, 391 dongfeng lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区东 风路391号广州希尔顿逸林酒店 (2833 7215)

SEPTEMBER 4

Concert: Sophie Zelmani With her first self-titled debut album, Swedish singer and songwriter Sophie Zelmani won the Best Newcomer Award in the Sweden Grammy Awards in 1996. Zelmani has no ambition to become internationally famous; however, her songs have been featured in TV series Dawson’s Creek and Buffy the Vampire Slayer and films like My Best Friend’s Wedding and Independence Day. Her song “Going Home” was covered in Mandarin by Wong Faye as “Passenger”. Rounding the 20th year of her music career, Zelmani has released 10 studio albums. For 20 years, she has been singing from her heart. If you’re a fan of Jack Johnson, Keren Ann, or Suzanne Vega, you won’t want to miss this live concert. rMB80-280, 8pm. Xinghai Concert hall, 33 Qingbo lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区晴 波路33号星海音乐厅 (8758 8735, 8735 3869)

win!

We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before September 1 with the subject ‘Sophie Zelmani’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.

Eat: Seafood Buffet Lunch and Dinner Open Restaurant has upgraded its buffet selection, adding fresh imported oysters among a range of other delicacies. The new lunch menu includes Scottish oysters, frozen yogurt and an exquisite selection of sashimi and sushi for evening dinner. Come and enjoy unique tastes crafted by the hotel’s award-winning chef. rMB208 plus 15 percent (daily buffet lunch), rMB298 plus 15 percent (Sun-thurs), rMB398 plus 15 percent (fri-Sat). doubletree By hilton hotel guangzhou, 391 dongfeng lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区东风路391号广州希尔顿 逸林酒店 (2833 7215) Eat: Sheraton Moon Cake Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel prepares traditional Cantonese mooncakes with top-of-the-line ingredients, rich flavor and delicate packaging for you to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Deliver best wishes to your dearest friends and loved ones with the Traditional Moon Cake Gift Box (two

cakes with lotus paste and double egg yolks and two cakes with nuts and ham), and the Delicacy Moon Cake Gift Box (two cakes with lotus paste and egg yolk, two cakes with minced red bean paste and two cakes with premium custard paste). For prices and more information, please call 6668 8888.

Sheraton guangzhou hotel, 208 tianhe lu, tianhe district 天河区天河路208号 粤海喜来登酒店 Eat: Sofitel Bon Voyage Moon Cake Collection Select from the following moon cake packages: Magnifique Voyage – two five-kernel cakes, two lotus cakes with two egg yolks at RMB428; Voyage Pour Femme – two custard cakes, two cheese almond cakes and two red bean paste cakes at RMB228; Petit Voyage – two chocolate cakes, two green tea cakes, two strawberry and two coconut cakes at RMB168.

Sofitel guangzhou Sunrich, 988 guangzhou dadao Zhong, tianhe district 天河区广州大道中988号广州圣 丰索菲特大酒店 (3883 8888) Eat: Tailor Your Own Experience G Restaurant, well known for its fantastic grills in Guangzhou, is presenting a brand new dining concept and gastronomic journey. Create your own preferred dish based on different occasions and moods with the freshest ingredients, top-quality meat, seafood and vegetables. A culinary team will be standing by to assist and recommend specials.

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HOTEL NEWS 2015 Sofitel Star Chef Tete-a-Tete A three-day culinary show by threeMichelin star Chef Bruno Menard was held successfully from July 10 through 12 at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. All event tickets sold out within the first week of going on sale. During the show, Chef Bruno presented his unique approach to French cuisine to a crowd of amazed guests. For any gourmet lovers who missed out, be sure to catch the second round of Star Chef events this December.

experienced all the charms of southern France without leaving home at Guangzhou’s only French Bar. W Guangzhou Welcomes Florian S. Kuhn as New General Manager

valued at RMB1,280.

12 Zhujiang Xi lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12 号 (8396 1234, info.guagh@hyatt.com)

Embrace a New Life Chapter In the glittering heartland of Guangzhou’s most prestigious address, Zhujiang Xincheng, take the first step towards the rest of your lives. Grand Hyatt Guangzhou’s 2015 wedding packages include Charming Wedding (RMB6,688), Glorious Wedding (RMB7,988), Prestigious Wedding (RMB9,888) and Grand Wedding (RMB12,888).

French Luxury Boutique Hotel Maison Albar Goes Global

12 Zhujiang Xi lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12 号 (8396 1234)

Hilton Foshan Meeting for Free

With 100 years of French luxury boutique hotel heritage, Maison Albar is proud to announce plans for global expansion. Originating in Paris and now focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, Maison Albar is prepared to share its elegant French lifestyle experience with the world.

Ritz-Carlton Posts its 1,000 Global Travel Tip on Foursquare In a milestone moment, The RitzCarlton published its 1,000th travel tip on Foursquare this July. The brand’s Foursquare campaign, entitled World Concierge, enables travelers to receive well-curated information as soon as they ‘check-in’ at iconic landmarks and places of interest around the globe.

Gathered from expert concierge teams at each of its 89 hotels and resorts, The Ritz-Carlton publishes tips for those visiting the world’s most compelling destinations.

Shangri-La Wedding Show On the afternoon of July 12, a spellbinding display of designer brides enchanted the stage of the ShangriLa Hotel, Guangzhou ballroom. The Shangri-La Wedding Show strives to transform traditional wedding themes, bringing back ornate styles of the roaring 20s. Details from Broadway musicals and the British Queen Charlotte Ball party were perfectly incorporated into the show, paying tribute to a history of stylish Western nobility.

Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Celebrates Fête de la Musique On June 19, 8, Faubourg at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich presented a fabulous night of celebration. Up-andcoming French singer Christian Saint Gilles and guitarist Timothee Lamarche took the audience on a musical journey with their creative set list. Guest DJ Patrick S brought his French DNA and European allure to the audience in a stunning sequence of beats. Guests

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Florian S. Kuhn was appointed as general manager of W Guangzhou. With more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Kuhn brings to his role a strong proficiency in hotel operations leadership across the globe as well as a solid background in the food and beverage sector.

HOTEL PROMOTION Chimelong Hotel Two-day Pass Package

What’s your creative plan for this summer holiday? Chimelong Hotel is launching a two-day pass package starting from RMB1,868. Packages include accommodation, theme park tickets for two days and buffet breakfasts. The exclusive services and environment will make for a relaxing escape between tiring family excursions.

The offer is valid through September 30. For more information, please contact the hotel reservation center.

Panyu avenue, Panyu district 番禺区番禺 大道 (8478 6838)

Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 2015 Hebe Tien If World Tour in Guangzhou Sing along with your favorite Taiwanese pop star Hebe Tien during her 2015 If world tour in Guangzhou.

From now through August 22, the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou is presenting an exclusive offer, including a front and center seat for the concert. Add an additional RMB80 on top of the Hyatt Daily Rate for a Grand Room and receive one ticket valued at RMB 1,280.

Book a Grand Deluxe Room to receive two tickets valued at RMB880 or stay at the Grand Suite and receive two tickets

Plan your next meeting or event for free with purchase of an exclusive room rate at Hilton Foshan. Currently, the exclusive room rate is priced at RMB588 per room, which includes a one-night accommodation in a Hilton guest room with breakfast for two at Open restaurant, free usage of the hotel-appointed meeting rooms (four hours), meeting amenities (writing pad, pen, flipcharts or whiteboard and bottled water) as well as meeting setup assistance.

127 lingnan dadao Bei, Chancheng district, foshan 佛山市禅城区岭南大道北 127号 (0757-8306 9999)

Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport New Executive Wing Opening Soon The executive wing of Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is designed in accordance with five-star standards.

The new wing covers an area of 25,000 square meters and is equipped with a 1,500-square-meter multi-functional ballroom, along with 119 comfortable executive guestrooms and suites. There is also a spacious 200-square-meter fitness center, 150 underground parking spots and 10 VIP dining rooms. Be the first to experience the brand-new executive wing and enjoy special offers for rooms and meetings. guangzhou Baiyun international airport 广州市花都区白云国际机场 (3606 8866)

Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel Steamed Herb Ball Massage Wake up your tired muscles with the combination of a natural herbal massage ball and professional massage technique. Priced at RMB880 (90 minutes), the offer is valid until October 15.

208 tianhe lu, tianhe district 天河区天河 路208号 (6668 8888-53)

The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou The Ritz-Carlton Spa At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, let us help you achieve total well-being. Relax and enjoy a signature treatment designed to restore the body, mind and spirit.

Soothe your aching muscles with a therapeutic massage or impart a new radiance to your skin with one of the pampering facial treatments. Treat

yourself to any 60-minute Amala facial treatment and combine it with a 30-minute eye-lifting treatment for an autumnal revitalization. Special price: RMB1,280 (originally priced from RMB1,660 to RMB1,968).

3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6668)

Offsite Catering Combine the hotel’s delectable cuisine and legendary service with a location that is all yours. With an established reputation for excellent and personalized service, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou now extends this legendary experience beyond the hotel.

Under the expertise of the catering and banquet specialists, you can be assured of a memorable gathering at your ultimate venue, accented with your chosen personal details. Offsite catering menus start from RMB488 per person while the Wedding Offsite Catering offer starts from RMB688 per person.

3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6874)

Enjoy the Summer with You The summer is the perfect time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a luxurious vacation. Make your summer truly unforgettable by staying at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. Reserve now for stays before August 31 and enjoy up to 20 percent savings at The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou. Early birds can enjoy the hotel’s distinguished summer privileges.

3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6898)

The Ritz-Carlton Legendary Home The world’s best-selling bedding brand for 30 years, American company Sealy is widely recognized for its unparalleled level of comfort and premium quality. From July 1 to September 30, guests who buy a Sealy mattress will be given a complimentary, worldclass, goose-down pillow and cushion.

Those who splurge on one of The Ritz-Carlton’s exclusive down pillows will receive a complimentary tea leaf pillow. Follow the official WeChat account and enjoy 20 percent savings on The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou logo products.

3 Xing’an lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6688)

W Guangzhou Glow Away at W Guangzhou Summer in Guangzhou can be exhausting – why not take a break and refuel?

A fast track into relaxation mode at Away Spa, the Glow Away package is your perfect escapist fix. Package benefits include an upgraded stay in a Spectacular Room, welcome Detox & Refuel mocktail at Away Spa, one 90-minute selected spa treatment, Away Spa’s 35 percent discount on treatments and a daily buffet breakfast at The Kitchen Table. The offer is valid through December 31, 2015.

26 Xiancun lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城冼村路26 号 (6628 6628)

travel deals

Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Summer fun This summer, exclusive benefits will be offered to guests who book a room online through the hotel website. Perks include complimentary late checkout until 3pm (subject to room availability), designated check-in counter and complimentary welcome fruit. Plus, a very special room package is available with Circus or Ocean Kingdom tickets included, starting from RMB1,918 throughout August. In addition, all in-house guests could enjoy free access to Hengqin Bay Water World. What could be more refreshing than spending the rest of your summer holiday splashing down water slides? For more enquiries or reservations, please call 0756-2998 888 or visit www.chimelong.com.

Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District, Zhuhai City 珠海市横琴新区富祥湾 (0756-299 8888)

Wanda Vista Kunming Blooming in southwest China Kunming is renowned as a city of blossoms – and as one of the hottest tourist destinations in China. Nestled in a premier locale overflowing with rich Oriental ambience, Wanda Vista offers its guests an extravagant experience of exclusive service and artistry. The Kunming Blooming Package starts from RMB1,150 and includes one-night accommodation in a Deluxe Room, breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi and open access to the gym and indoor heated pool.

888 Qianxing Lu, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province 云南省昆明 市西山区前兴路888号 (0871-6803 8888)

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RESTAURANT AFRICAN Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant 4D, Lijing Bldg (above DBS Bank), 50 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区淘金路 50 号丽晶大厦 4D ( 星展银行楼上 ) (137 5112 1421)

ASIAN INDIAN (south ASIAN) Ashoka 47 Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (8349 0036, 8349 0062) 阿苏克拉餐厅 , 越秀区淘金北路 47 号

tional Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (6260 8999) 天都里印度餐厅 , 越秀区 环市东路 326 号亚洲国 际大酒店二层

Gyu-zou Yakinku Restaurant 2/F, Guang Yi Bldg, 34-38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360 2824) 牛藏 , 越秀区华乐路 34-38 号广怡大厦 2 楼

1039) 寿司皇 1) 天河区花城大道 89 号天河城 UU Park 美食中心 1129-1 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区中山三路 33 号 中华广场 3 楼

Taste of India 165 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 7688, 8357 2688) 印斯味餐馆酒廊 , 越秀区淘金路 165 号国际大酒店 二层

He Japanese Restaurant 1F, 208 Dongzong Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769-2200 1888) 和日本料理 , 东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号东莞万 达文华酒店 1 楼

Umeya Japanese Restaurant 13 Heping Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8358 0407) 梅屋 - 日本料理 , 广州市越秀区环市东路华侨新村 和平路 13 号

I by Inagiku 5/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 稻菊日本料理 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 w 酒店 5 楼

Xin Yu 3/F, Yue Xiu City Square, 439 Dongfeng Zhong Lu 心鱼日本料理 , 越秀区东风中路 439 号越秀城市广 场 3 楼 C 单元

INDONESIAN Lombok Indonesian Restaurant 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (020-8306 5831) 越秀区惠福东路 522 号 Malaysian Fusion No.49-51 Dongdu Dashijie, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 8599) 越秀区环市东路 475 号之三东都大世界 1 楼 49-51 号 Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No. 16-19, Bldg A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 5258); 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5075) ; 3) Shop 1-3, 2/F, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1586) 香 兰 印 尼 餐 厅 1) 越 秀 区 环 市 东 路 475 号 A 区 16-19 号 ; 2) 越秀区建设六马路一号 ( 靠东风东 路口 ); 3) 天河区兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 2 层 1-3 铺

Bawarchi 150 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 3265) 我的印度大厨, 越秀区淘金路150号之4农贸市场下面 Bombay Grill Cuisine of India 2 Aiguo Lu, Overseas Chinese Village (opposite Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel Lobby), Yuexiu District (8359 4533) 孟买印度餐厅, 越秀区环市东路华侨新村爱国路2号 ( 假日酒店正门对面) Bombay Talkies Indian and Thai Restaurant/Bar No. 14, right side of the West Gate of Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (8456 7480) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 14 号 Delhi Durbar A 227-240, 2/F, Gitic Commercial Center Hotel, 1 Huangtian Zhi Jie, Lujing Lu, Yuexiu District (2212 8028) 洛奇印度餐厅 , 越秀区麓景路黄田直街 1-2 号广信商 业中心 2 楼 241-243 铺 Dream of India 83 Lujing Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区麓景路83号 Indian Gate 172 Yi Cui Yuan, Jin Xiu Sheng Tai Yuan, Zhong Cun, Panyu District (3477 2300) 马赫那佳 , 番禺区钟村锦绣生态园倚翠苑 172 号

JAPANESE Amanokawa 403B, 4/F, Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu 天之河日本料理 , 天河区天河北路 233 号中信广场 4 楼 403B 铺 Benkay 1/F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (6631 5070) 弁庆日本料理 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 1楼 California Roll Restaurant 1) Shop 101, 55 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8370 3288); 2) ; 12 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District(8376 5763); 3) No. 107,Building 31,Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3827 8599) 加州卷 1) 越秀区建设六马路 55 号 101 铺 ; 2）越 秀区建设六马路 12 号 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城猎德大 道 31 号中海璟晖 107 号 Chung Sushi Shop 102, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3833 6486) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 102 铺

Jewel of India 123 Huangpu Dadao Xi, Tianhe District 天河区黄埔大道西123号

Little India Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Units 103-104, Edinburgh International Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3878 1353) 越秀区珠江新城华利路2号爱丁 堡国际公寓103-104号铺

Award winning Japanese restaurant Fusion Japan From Monday to Saturday, starts from 5pm, Kirin Draft Beer, RMB100/ person, Kiku Masamune Sake, RMB148/ person. 102B-105, Pearl River City Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3838 5477) 非常日本 , 天河区珠江新城华利路 25 号珠江都荟 102B-105 Fuku Fuku Japanese Ramen G/F, 19, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 3122) 福福拉面 , 越秀区淘金北路 19 号地铺 Full House 442 Huifu Donglu, Yuexiu District (8333 3882) 越秀区惠福东路 442 号

The Tandoor-Guangzhou 2/F, Asia Interna-

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Japan Fusion 2/F, Metro Plaza, 358-378 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3880 8118) 中森名菜日本料理 , 天河区天河北路 358-378 号 都市华庭二楼 ;

Furusato Japanese Restaurant 2/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3925/3926) 故乡日本料理 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店二 楼

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Xiong Di Chuan 56 Liuyun Wu Jie, Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 9266) 兄弟船日本料理 , 天河区体育东路六运五街 56 号 Yin Fu Men 1) No. 357, 3/F, Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3877 2728); 2) 1 Fengshen Dadao, Tianma Club, Huadu District (8687 8600) 寅福门 1) 天河区天河北路 233 号中信广场 3 楼 357 铺 ; 2) 花都区风神大道 1 号天马河俱乐部内

Kaiseki Japanese Restaurant 4/F, Lobby No. 2, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838 ext. 61488) 怀石料理日本餐厅 , 番禺区迎宾路长隆酒店二号大 堂4层 Koyama Robatayaki Sushi 1) 4/F, Electronic Bldg, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8732 2022); 2) 3F, Ping An Building, 50160 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3886 8038); 3) Shop 101, 1/F, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3882 1846) 小山日本料理 1) 越秀区环市东路 403 号电子大厦 4 楼 ; 2) 天河区体育东路 150-160 号平安大厦 3 楼 ; 3) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 1 楼 101 店 Kumoi 72/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3372) 云居 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 72 楼 Long Ye Cheng 1) Shop 213, China Hotel Office Tower, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 2256/2257); 2) 33 Miaoqian Zhi Jie, Yuexiu District (8767 5603) 龙野城 1) 流花路 122 号中国大酒店商务楼 213 铺 ; 2) 越秀区庙前直街 33 号 Mai Japanese Restaurant 42/F, The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1246) 舞日本餐厅 , 海珠区凤浦中路 681 号广州国际会议 展览中心 C 区广交会威斯汀酒店 42 楼 Makoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant 3/F, Victoria Plaza, 101 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3879 5229, 3879 5339) 日本料理 诚寿司 , 天河区体育西路 101 号维多利广 场3楼

Kohinoor Restaurant & Bar 2/F, 23 Lujing Lu, Yuexiu District (6122 1808) 越秀区麓景路 23 号 2 楼

Punjabi Indian Cusine 2/F, Guotai Hotel, 376 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8382 4542 / 8382 4596) 本杰比印度料理, 越秀区环市 东路376号国泰宾馆2楼

Ippudo Shop A027-28, No.2001, B1, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (3831 5513) 一风堂 , 天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇二期高德置 地中商场 B1 楼 2001 号 A027-28 铺

Nozomi 2/F, Nuova International Apartments, 1 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3826 2895) 天河区珠江新城华利路 1 号新大厦国际公寓二楼 Red Lantern 1/F, 2 Heping Lu, Overseas Chinese Village, Yuexiu District (8357 7065) 红灯笼日本料理居酒屋 , 越秀区环市东路华侨新村 和平路 2 号 1 楼 Roku Roku G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 177 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (2223 3066) 六绿 , 天河区天河北路 177 号 Sazunami 2/F, Jianguo Hotel Guangzhou, 172 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (8393 6388-3628) 涟日本料理 , 天河区林和中路 172 号建国酒店 2 楼 Sushi Love Shop B1-008B, B/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8372 0178) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场负一层 B1-008B 商 铺 Sushi Oh 1) Shop 1129-1, UU Park, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (3832 5541); 2) 3/F, China Plaza, Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8364

TAIRYO 1) 2/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, opposite side of The British Mansion (8559 8937); 2) 2/F, Guangyi Bldg, 34-38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360 1371); 3) Shop 3008, 3/F, Baiyun Wanda Plaza, Baiyun District (2332 0061); 4) Shop 3009, 3/F, Guilan Wanda Plaza, Nanhai District, Foshan (0757-6685 3568); 5) Shop 3005, 3/F, Panyu Wanda Plaza, Panyu District (2293 8935) 大渔日式料理 1) 天河东路 75 号二楼 ( 英伦公馆对 面 ); ; 2) 越秀区华乐路 34-38 号广怡大厦 2 楼 ; 3) 白云区万达广场室内步行街 3 层 3008 铺 ; 4) 佛山 市南海区桂澜北路 28 号万达广场三层 3009 铺；5) 番禺万达广场三层 3005 铺 YUU, Hilton Foshan, 127 Lingnan Dadao Bei, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8306 9939) 誉 , 佛山市禅城区岭南大道北 127 号佛山希尔顿酒 店 Zen Shop 101, 13 Liuyun San Jie, Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (8551 8341) 天河区天河南一路六运三街 13 号 101

THAI Amaze Shop G15-16, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9938) 泰赏 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号兴盛汇 Banana Leaf 1) 5/F, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8776 3738); 2) 2/F, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0728) 蕉叶风味屋 1) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世贸大 厦 5 楼 ; 2) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 2 楼 Bangkok Bar No. 10, 104 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 9391) 曼谷吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号 104 铺 Hero North 2, G/F, Tianhe Hui Shopping Mall, 160 Tianhe Zhijie, Tianhe District (3886 6138) 天河区天河直街 160 号天河汇商业广场首层北 02 号 Hot Basil Thai Cuisine 1) Shop G45, 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330 2183); 2) 2/F, Unit 205, 75 Tianhe

Listings

Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8558 3988) 泰地道 1) 越秀区惠福东路 522 号 G4-5 铺 ; 2) 天 河区天河东路 75 号二楼 205 铺 Sawadee – Thai Seafood Restaurant Shop 108, 31 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0030) 天河区珠江新城猎德大道 31 号 108 铺 Soi 5 G/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 3821) 越秀区建设六马路 1 号誉海食街一楼 Tai Man Guan Thai Cuisine Shop 701, 7/F, Northeast Tower, Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8559 1080, 8559 1800) 泰满贯 , 天河区天河路 208 号天河城东北塔 7 楼 701 号铺 Tai Zhen Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant 54 Shamian Dajie, Liwan District (8121 9988) 泰珍牛桥餐馆 , 荔湾区沙面大街 54 号 尚莲越南泰国料理 Shop 3, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2723) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 3 层 03 铺

VIETNAMESE 37°2 Gourmet and Gathering 523 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 37 度 2 友会 , 海珠区滨江东路 523 号 Bamboo Shop B1-003, B/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3833 1700) 越赏食 , 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场负一层 B1003 铺 Daisyou Shop G22, Xinsheng Hui, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3810 3200 / 3810 3260) 大賞 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 G22 店 Indochine 57 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (2893 5253) 天河区天河东路 57 号

Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine 1) 1/F, 11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8375 3600); 2) 511 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8318 9715) 越茗苑越式美食 1) 越秀区建设六马路 11 号首层 ; 2) 越秀区惠福东路 511 号 Lemon Leaf 32 Dezheng Nan Lu, Yuexiu District (8381 5981) 柠檬叶越南餐厅 , 越秀区德政南路 32 号 Pho Vietnamese Cuisine and Bar Shop 109, 10 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2810 1527) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号 109 铺 Nha Trang Vietnamese Restaurant 2/F, Guangzhou Yijian Building, 3-7 Jianshe Liu Malu (8373 6663) 芽莊越式料理越秀区建设六马路 3-7 号广州一建 大厦二层

District (3877 8309) 天河区天河北路 613 号鸿翔大厦 2 楼 Hao Chi Restaurant 4/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8363 8888 ext.

(8363 8888 ext. 88321) 越秀区环市东路 339 号广州中心皇冠假日酒店四 楼 Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong No. 2-2, 3/F, Xingsheng Hui, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District(3810 4800) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇3楼2-2号

My Old Place B1-012C, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3855 0866) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场

Awfully Chocolate M50, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (www.awfullychocolate.com) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 M50 Cheris 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5086) 越秀区建设六马路 1 号

Tiger Prawn Vietnamese Restuarant 1) 548-552 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8319 1277); 2) 8/F Guangming Plaza, 63 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8338 1931) 大头虾越式风味 1) 越秀区惠福东路 548-552 号 ; 2) 越秀区西湖路 63 号光明广场 8 楼

Chloe’s A7 Business Street, Phase 1, Global Villa, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (www.chloesbakery.cn) 番禺区迎宾大道锦绣香江 A7 花城超市

Vanda Shop 102, Huifeng Yuan, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3805 1018) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号汇峰苑 102 铺

Cornucopia Ice Cream Master 64 Xiadu Lu, Haizhu District (French/English: 139 2894 2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 0604) 海珠区下渡路 64 号

OTHER ASIAN

Big Bang Korean Restaurant 2/F, Hongxiang Bldg, 613 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Shop 523, 5/F, GTLand Winter Mall, 16 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 16 号高德置地冬商场 5 层 523 (8526 9606)

BAKERY & DESSERT

Honey Beam's 27 Huali Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华利路 27 号 (181 0255 3597)

Rendezvous 272 Binjiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8922 8169) 遇西餐厅 , 海珠区滨江中路 272 号

Add Pan Asian Restaurant 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City, Huangpu District (8880 0999) ADD 泛亚自助餐厅 , 黄埔区广州科学城中心区凝 彩路 28 号广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店一楼

S.E.Asia Kitchen & Bar 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 6498) 东南小馆 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号香格里拉酒店

Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Shop 49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 8599) 槟城马来西亚餐厅 , 越秀区环市东路 475 号之三东 都大世界 1 楼 49-51 号 Saba Shop 108-109, 31 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0572) 天河区珠江新城猎德大道 31 号 108-109 铺

Dessert Kitchen Shop A028, 4/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 5933) 甜品工房 , 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 4 楼 A028 号铺 Emmaus Bakery 1 Congyun Lu (opposite Poly Hotel), Baiyun District (3663 5171, emmaus@yeah.net) 麦子烘焙 , 白云区从云路 1 号商铺（保利山庄酒店 的对面）

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Competition: WBPF Pro Mr. World and HKBPSF Championship, 1.30pm, HKD200-300. Southern Stadium, Wanchai (www.hkticketing.com) August 8 will see the first-ever WBPF Pro World Bodybuilding competition. Taking place in Hong Kong and sanctioned by the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation, the competition is for international bodybuilders, while local and regional bodybuilders and fitness fanatics compete in the HKBPSF Championship. Come watch burly men show off their brawn, veinpopping lifts and all.

AUGUST 11 TUE

Concert: Irish Band Kodaline, 8pm, HKD588-688. Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Center (www.hkticketing.com) Originally named 21 Demands, Kodaline is an Irish quartet that came together in January 2012, when its current bass player joined the band.

During the 21 Demands period, ‘Give Me a Minute’ was their most famous single, topping the Irish singles chart. Kodaline’s most popular song is probably ‘All I Want,’ which has been featured in TV series and other media. This will be the band’s debut in Hong Kong.

AUGUST 15-16

SAT-SUN

Stage: House of Dreams, 11am/2.30pm/6pm, HKD250-688.

Runway 11, AsiaWorld-Expo (www. hkticketing.com) One for the kids, in the Hi-5 House of Dreams show, characters enter a world of unreality, finding themselves in the jungle, fairy gardens, outer space, underwater and even in the world of superheroes. Each dream comes to life on stage in a burst of music, singing and dancing in this exciting new stage production from the Aussie pentad Hi-5.

AUGUST 19-23 WED-SUN

Listings

Mermaid, Aladdin and Pixar’s Toy Story in this spectacular touring show. Disney hits are remixed into hip-hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more. Performers include Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Ariel, Jasmine, Aladdin, Woody and Buzz, as well as others, totaling 25 Disney faves to entertain the whole family.

AUGUST 22-23 SAT-SUN

Fair: International Design Furniture Fair HK, 11am-7pm, HKD190-280. Hall 3FG, HKCEC (www.hkticketing.com) At this premier luxury design, furniture and lifestyle fair, the world’s most prestigious brands will showcase their newest products in uniquely designed exhibition spaces.

A stellar group of renowned international architects and designers will give talks during the three-day event, sharing insights and inspiration with visitors. Online pre-registration is available for reserving seating.

AUGUST 23 SUN

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(3809 4655) 西罗西咖啡吧 1) 天河区龙口西路 189 号柏高商务 酒店首层 1-2 号铺 ; 2) 天河区广源东路 1862 号新 天地

L-Art Shop 105, 27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3726 8565) 来爱天河区珠江新城华利路 27 号 105 号铺

Dilettante Mocha Café 1) 34 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 2) 2/F, Sinopec Bldg, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3892 2766) 德莉浓巧克力摩卡咖啡店 1) 天河区珠江新城华利路 34 号 ; 2) 天河区体育西路 191 号中石化大厦佳兆 业广场 2 楼 201 号铺

Isabella Designer Cake 55 Judenan Lu, Haizhu District (8956 7567) Isabella 创意蛋糕，海珠区聚德南路 55 号 Mr. Bean 1) Shop 104, Starlight Walk, 352354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (189 2759 4161); 2) B1, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (189 2959 0831) 1) 海珠区新港中路 352-354 号环球星光城 104 铺 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 B1 My Daren Bakery Shop 134, 12 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 12 号 134 商铺 Perma Bakery 38 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8380 7050) 朴门面包工房 , 越秀区建设五马路 38 号 The Mandarin Cake Shop Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8886) 文华饼店 , 天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店 Tyan.D Shop C-02, Zone South, Mall of the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3832 6506) 天河区珠江新城花城汇南区 C-02 铺 Wagga Wagga Booth A155, 1/F, Guangming Plaza, 63 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8389 2625) 华家甜品屋 , 越秀区西湖路 63 号光明广场一楼 A155 铺

Concert: Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors Tour, 8pm, HKD288-788. Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo (www.hkticketing. com) Billboard’s breakthrough band of the year in 2013, Imagine Dragons’ career blasted off with single ‘Radioactive,’ a fireball of a hit that burned bright across the globe.

The single nabbed the Las Vegas quartet the Grammy for Best Rock Performance and currently holds the record for most weeks on the Billboard 100. This concert is part of group’s first tour to Asia.

AUGUST 23 SUN

Dance: Show Time 2015, 8pm, HKD135-195. Drama Theatre, HKAPA (www.hkticketing.com) La Danse par Maria - School of Dance brings you Show Time 2015, an annual summer dance performance.

Students from the academy will perform jazz, modern, lyrical, pop and creative dance styles for the audience.

AUGUST 30 SUN

Festival: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, 11am/3pm/7pm, HKD180-680.

Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Center (www. hkticketing.com) Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little

Fine Foods 1) No. 009, G/F, Popark Mall, Guangzhou East Station, Tianhe District (6288 6040); 2) 133 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9429); 3) Shop 119, Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District; 4) No. 1, 23 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 1245); 5) No. 301(1), Business and Food Center, Fisherman Wharf, Riverside Garden, Panyu District (3452 0968) 1) 天河区火车东站东方宝泰首层 009 铺 ; 2) 天河区 珠江新城华穗路 133 号 ; 3) 天河区天河北路 460 号 沃凯商业街 119 铺 (8558 3622); 4) 越秀区建设四 马路 23 号之一 ; 5) 番禺区丽江花园渔人码头三楼 301(1)

Concert: Piano Recital by Francesco Tristano, 7.30pm, HKD70-100. Concert Hall, HKAPA (www.hkticketing.com) Francesco Trisano, a young musician and composer from Luxembourg, is a graduate from the Juilliard School.

It may be the first time that purists from the classical and techno camps actually agree on something – they don’t know quite what to make of this musician who refuses to stick to the rules.

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CAFES 107 Café Shop 107, 1 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880 0717) 107 咖啡 , 天河区体育西路天河北街 1 号 107 ( 中石 化大厦后面 ) 2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅 , 广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大 酒店 2 楼 Alfresco 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3610) 林下轩 , 天河区林和西横路 215 号广州天河新天希 尔顿酒店首层 Art Café Times Museum, Times Rose Garden III, Huangbian Bei Lu, Baiyun Dadao, Baiyun District (2627 2363, www. timesmuseum.org) 艺术 + 咖啡 , 白云区白云大道黄边北路时代玫瑰园 三期时代美术馆 Aurora Café 1/F, Tian Lun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 0733) 奥罗拉意式咖啡馆 , 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首 层 Café Bank 115 Tiyu Xi Heng Jie, Tianhe District (8569 4862) 班克咖啡 , 天河区体育西横街 115 号（近天河城） Cafe Vivo G/F, B Section, Dehe Bldg, Yian Jie, Jiangwan Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区江湾路怡安街德和商务楼 B 栋首层 ( 中海名 都后面 ) Café Vista 1F, 208 Dongzong Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769-2200 1888) 美食汇全日餐厅 , 东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号东 莞万达文华酒店 1 楼 Cafe Xperience 1) Shop 1-2, G/F, Paco Business Hotel, 189 Longkou Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8754 9199, 8758 2739); 2) 1862 Guangyuan Dong Lu, Tianhe District

Cento G/F, Bldg 1, Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 0471) 森特 , 越秀区建设六马路 1 号后栋 1 楼 01 号 Chois Coffee 1)Yuanjing Lu, Baiyun Distrct (8627 2081); 2)559 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District(8523 8363); 3)27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District(3855 9019) 崔逸斯咖啡 1) 白云区远景路 3 社 1 号 ; 2) 天河区天 河北路 559 号首层 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城华利路 27 号

DownTown Shop 102-103, Peace World Apartment, 29 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District 啡悦 , 越秀区建设五马路 29 号好世界公寓首层 102-103 号铺 Drop In Shop 103, Sun Plaza, 445 Tianrun Lu, Tianhe District (3881 5752) 天河区天润路 445 号太阳广场 103 Elaine’s Garden No. 107, Edinburgh Apartment, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 伊涟咖啡红酒吧 , 天河区珠江新城华利路爱丁堡国 际公寓 107 铺 El Cafetal Shop 105, 31 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (132 2930 7751) 天河区猎德大道 31 号 105 铺 H2O 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) H2O 池畔吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力 丽思卡尔顿酒店 4 楼 Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza, Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District 1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江 新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场 路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场 Henry’s Coffee and Bakery Shop 101, 80 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3893 9367) 天河区珠江新城花城大道 80 号 101 铺 Hub Lobby 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City, Huangpu District (8880 0999) 汇点大堂吧 , 黄埔区广州科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店一楼 Hui’s Café 146 Longkou Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (38254399) 惠の咖啡屋广州市天河区龙口中路 146 号（石牌派 出所旁） I'm Cafe 18/F, Bldg 18, Area 3, Yangcheng Creative Industry Zone, Tianhe District (3803 1404) 天河区羊城创意产业园三区 18 栋 18/F Kafelaku Coffee 1) Shop 1516, 1/F, China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8373 8221); 2) Haiyue Lu, Tianhe District (3827 9021); 3) 1/F, Guangwu Hotel, No. 101, 603 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8754 4117); 4) Fortune Plaza, 116 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 1325) 猫屎咖 啡 1) 中山三路33号中华广场1楼西门1516铺; 2) 天 河区海月路 (近海风路楼; 3) 天河路603号之101号 广武酒店1楼 4) 体育东路116号财富广场 Kona Prince Shop EK-016, Fashion Tianhe Commercial Square, Tianhe District (8567 8851) 天河区体育中心时尚天河商业广场 EK-016 Kui Yuan Cafe 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District (8765 9746) 逵园艺术馆 , 越秀区恤孤院路 9 号 Lady 7 Café 2/F, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2008) 天河区天河东路 75 号 2 楼 Lavazza 1) G.T. Land Plaza, 8 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District; 2) Shop 14, G/F, One-

Celebrate or let loose with Stella Artois! Indulge in a Stella Artois at the following establishments.

Bar 758 Shop 75, Wanke Golden Home, Jinse Jie, No. 16 Guicheng Guiping Xi Lu, Nanhai (0757-8123 1502) 758 吧 , 佛山南海区桂城桂平西路 16 号万科金 色家园金色街区 75 号铺 Test bar XT801-2, No. 8 Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 6922) Test bar, 佛山禅城区岭南天地商业中心协天里 8 号：XT801-2，XT8 The Paddy Field No. 2, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (07578203 1023) 田野 , 佛山禅城区岭南天地协天里 2 号 自由时光 No. 98, Weiguo Lu, Chancheng District, Foshan (across from Big Star Movie Theater) (07578335 9161) 自由时光 , 佛山禅城区卫国路 98 号大明星电影 院对面粤荣大厦如轩砂锅粥旁 威萨斯餐吧 No. 11, Shangye Jie, Chengmentou Xi Lu, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8335 3155) 威萨斯餐吧 , 佛山禅城区城门头西路商业街 11 号 Spring Bar & Seafood Lingnan Tiandi East Gate, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8230 1448) 春天吧 , 佛山禅城岭南天地东门 芽莊 No. 1, Wenming Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (next to No. 9 Garden and German Paulaner Restaurant)(0757-8203 0707) 芽莊 , 佛山禅城区天地路岭南天地文明里 1 号 ( 九号花园、德国柏龙餐厅旁 ) 63 Steak & Burger by Senses B8,Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xingcheng,Tianhe District (3831 0351) 63 汉堡 , 珠江新城海风路 1-48 号广粤天地 B8 铺

Golden Mango No.361, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 7564) 金芒果 , 环市东路

People’s Café Shop 106-107,8 Xingsheng Lu,Tianhe District (3805 1538) People’s, 兴盛路 8 号 106-107 铺

Grapevine Pub 101A, 1/F, Building 2, GT Land, Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (132 5077 7997) 蔓吧 , 珠江新城花城大道 86 号高德汇 2 座一 楼 101A

Prince 3 Tai Gu Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (3441 1250) 王子吧 , 太古仓码头

Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza,Jianshe Wu Ma lu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597); 2)No.109,7 Xingsheng Lu,Zhujiang Xincheng,Tianhe District (3877 8679) Happy Monk, 1) 建设五马路 29 号好世界公 寓 1 层 107 铺 ; 2) 珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 109 铺 Hill Bar Baiyun Hotel, No. 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (near World Trade Center) (8359 0206) 小山吧 , 环市东路 367 号白云宾馆小山景区内 ( 近世贸大厦 ) Hugo 1920 C03, Party Pier, Yuejiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8977 9671) Hugo 1920, 琶醍酒吧街 La Marian Shop G20, 10 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xingcheng, Tianhe District (3888 0805) La Marian, 珠江新城兴盛路 11-17 号兴盛汇 G20 铺 La Villa Rouge Zhujiang Xilu,Zhujiang Xingcheng, Tianhe District (3832 5333) 红香室酒吧 , 珠江西路 ( 广州友谊国际金融中 心对面 ) LAB loft Shop 103-104, No.7, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3703 3012) Lab, 珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 103-104 室 L-art Shop 105, 27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3726 8565) L-art, 珠江新城华利路 27 号 105 号铺

Above 5/F, B District, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture and Art Zone, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8415 8525) Above, 阅江西路琶醍啤酒创意园 B 区 5 楼

Le Saint Tropez 1 Jianshe Liu Malu,Yuexiu District (8388 0441) 紫色法国 , 建设六马路 1 号前栋 8-10 号

Arbat G6, Xingsheng Hui,17 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,Tianhe District (3847 9186) Arbat, 兴盛路 17 号兴盛汇 G6 铺

Loveit Shop 103, Zhujiang Commercial Shopping Plaza No. 28 Liede Dadao (2622 0122) 爱意 , 猎德大道 28 号珠江道商业广场 103 号 铺

Aroma Café Binjiang Dong Lu 萝漫咖啡,滨江东路 Bottle Shop Shop 102, No. 33-35 Huanshi Xi Lu, Yuexiu District (8124 5341) Bottle Shop, 环市西路 33-5 号 102 铺

Mika Café No. 149 Beijing Lu, Yuexiu District (left of Grand Continental Service lobby) (8339 0611) 迷卡西餐酒廊，北京路 149 号 ( 锦源国际公馆 大堂左侧 )

Sleeping Wood 136 1/F Yanjiang Dasha, No. 195 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (near the wharf) (8318 1198) 枕木 136, 沿江中路 195 号沿江大厦 1 楼 ( 近 天字码头 ) St.Maxime Shop G19,No.1117,Xingsheng Lu,Zhujiang Xincheng,Tianhe District (3810 9300) 紫色法国 , 猎德兴盛路 11-17 号兴盛汇 G19 号铺 SunsTai Gu Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District Suns, 太古仓码头 The Clock A23, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone, Modiesha Tunnel, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3448 7877) 时光吧 , 阅江西路磨碟沙隧道珠江琶醍啤酒文 化创意艺术区 A 区 The Covent Garden G/F, Wells International Apartment,2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3806 5757) 高芬园 , 珠江新城华强路 2 号富力盈丰大厦 122 号铺 The Houston Seafood Bistro B09, Party Pier, Yuejiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8188 3688) 侯斯顿海鲜主题餐吧 , 琶醍酒吧街

Zapataz Shop A21, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture and Art Zone, No. 118 Modiesha Dajie, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8977 9596) Zapataz, 阅江西路磨碟沙大街 118 号琶醍啤 酒文化创意园 A 区 A21 Harbour City 1/F, South Gate, 418 Yanjiang Dong Lu, YueXiu District 海港城,白云街沿江东路418号 XXX Bar 1/F, Green Tree Inn, No. 138 Gangbei Lu, Baiyun District (3619 3393) 小行星酒吧 , 岗贝路 138 号格林豪泰酒店一楼 Spring Bar & Seafood 11-12A, Building 9, Hunter Lane, Liede Bridge, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2890 6060) 春天吧 , 珠江新城猎德大桥侧猎人坊 9 栋 1112A 室 麻花大院 Shop 101, No. 30 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3824 5100) 麻花大院，珠江新城猎德大道 30 号 101 号铺 简爱餐吧 No. 25 Liu Yun San Jie, Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (3893 9011) 简爱餐吧 , 天河南一路六运三街 25 号

The Queen’s Pier No.3, 8# Building, 124, Ge Xin Lu, Haizhu District (8955 9510) 皇后码头 , 太古仓码头 The Sands 4 Tai Gu Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (130 7678 8203) 金莎 , 太古仓码头 The Tavern Sports Bar 1) Poly 108,6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 3038)；2) On The right side of the Huanan Country Garden,Yingbin Lu,Panyu District (3482 4882) 致盛，1）天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆；2）番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园西门 右侧 ( 中国工商银行旁 )

Mr Pilot Shop 123, East Gate, Poly Xinyu Garden, No. 31 Xing’guo Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3726 6913) 飞行先生 , 珠江新城兴国路 31 号 123 铺保利 心语花园东门旁

Café Safari 003-007B, Worldmart, No. 2 Fuhua Xi Lu, Shiqiao Jie, Panyu District (3480 4003) 萨菲 , 市桥街富华西路 2 号钻汇中心 B 区 003007 铺

New Club Oyster Shop 106, No. 2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3831 5581) New Club. 蚝 , 珠江新城华强路 2 号 106 商铺

V 5 No.8,Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3805 1198) V 5，兴盛路 8 号

Okay Look No.16, Yian Lu, Haizhu District (8922 0480) Okay Look, 怡安路

Vietnamese Cuisine & Bar NO.10, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2810 1527) 善越源，天河区兴盛路 10 号

One More C14, B1/F, 833 - 835, Renmin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (8107 1953) 柏拉图餐厅 , 人民北路 833-835 号越富广场 B1 楼 C14 号铺

Vincent G11, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9949) Vincent，珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 G11 号铺

China Hotel, a Marriott Hotel 17/F, No.122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) 中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号中国大酒店 17 楼 ( 近 越秀公园 )

WS Club Shop 107-108, No.9 Xingsheng Lu,Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0826) WS CLUB, 兴盛路 9 号 107-108

The Paddy Field 2/F, Guangyi Dasha, No. 38 Huale Lu, Tianhe District (8360 1379) 田野西餐厅 , 华乐路 38 号广怡大厦 2 楼

Brussels Belgian Beer Café 133B, No.354, Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8412 3032) 比利时餐厅 , 新港东路

Chance Bar C 1/F, Party Pier, Yuejiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (133 3281 4888) Chance, 琶醍酒吧街

Visun Shop 131, Section 3, GTLand, Xing’guo Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 3808) 悦心，珠江新城兴国路高德汇 3 座 131

The Westin Hotel, Guangzhou Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 68688) 海航威斯汀酒店，天河区林和中路

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08 AUGUST 4 TUE

Concert: Kavh x Raymond Chan, 8pm, MOP120-140. Macau Cultural Centre Small Auditorium (www.macauticket.com) Kavh is a local band from Macau with over 10 years’ performing experience. Cooperating with pianist Raymond Chan, the group’s upcoming show will combine their funky pop with a bit of classical skill.

AUGUST 4-9 TUE-SUN

Musical: Ghost, 3pm & 8pm, MOP180-480. Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium (www.macauticket.com) Twenty-five years ago, Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore starred in the Hollywood film Ghost. Now, Macau audience can see the 1990s classic as a musical. For those unfamiliar with the plot, here’s a precis: murdered on the street, Sam is trapped in limbo and unable to leave his girlfriend, Molly. He soon learns Molly is in danger. With a psychic’s help, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her. Find out if he makes it in this pepped-up version.

AUGUST 21-23 FRI-SUN

Exhibition: Wedding, Banquet, Beauty and Jewelry Expo, 1pm, free admission. Cotai Expo, the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel (6611 1339) For those who are planning a wedding, this is the kind of expo for you!

Derive inspiration from the biggest wedding expo in Macau, where you can find all kinds of services on display, included makeup, photography, banquet catering and car rental.

Listings

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, The Emperor Entertainment Group (EEG) is bringing together stars of screen and sound who have worked with the company previously, including Joey Yung, Twins and Raymond Lam. It’s the greatest hits of several idols wrapped up in one big show.

SEPTEMBER 4 FRI

Concert: Kayhan Kalhor & Friends, 8pm, MOP150-300. Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium (www.macauticket.com) Traveling with an acclaimed ensemble of Indian and Iranian interpreters who play a set of rare instruments, four-time Grammy nominee Kayhan Kalhor will make a stop in Macau to take the audience on a journey through the mysterious landscapes of Persian music.

SEPTEMBER 5 SAT

Theater: Missing, 8pm, MOP180.

Macau Cultural Centre Small Auditorium (www.macauticket.com) Conceived by Theatre Gecko, a multiaward-winning and internationally acclaimed British group, Missing takes us deep into the psyche of Lily, a woman going through big changes who decides to go back in time to explore her most intimate memories. With a multiplicity of artistic expressions, this is a highly engaging performance.

ONGOING

Link Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2863) 拉瓦萨咖啡馆 1) 天河区珠江西路 8 号高德置地夏 商场 ; 2) 天河区天河路 230-232 号万菱汇 1 楼 14 铺

越秀区明月一路2号祈福华夏1楼

Le Vila No. 106, Edinburgh International Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3829 7059) 爱丁堡店 , 天河区珠江新城华利路 2 号爱丁堡国 际公寓 106 号

T Lounge & Bar 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3610) 天河区林和西横路215号广州 天河新天希尔顿酒店首层

Maan Coffee Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8751 7080) 漫咖啡 , 天河区天河北路 460 号沃凯街 Mamamiya Café 5/F, Guangzhou Book Centre, 123 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 玛玛迷亚咖啡 , 天河区天河路 123 号广州购书中 心5楼 Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3301) 马天尼 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲 特大酒店大堂 Meco Café Shop 109, Tancun Lu, Tianhe District (2986 6632) 天河区潭村路跑马地花园内 109 铺 Moment Cafe and Lounge 28 Yuhan Lu, Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8957 0311) 涟漪 , 海珠区滨江东玉菡路 28 号珠江新岸公寓首 层

Tom N Toms Coffee Shop 125-225, G/F, GT Land Mall CBD, 88 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (400 883 2523) 天河区花城大道88号高德汇CBD首层125铺-225 铺 TWG Tea L213, F2, TaiKooHui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8233) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 2 楼 L213 铺 Vincent 1) G11, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9949) 乐啡 1) 天河区兴盛路11号兴盛汇G11铺

Naughty Bean Shop B1, B/F, South Zone, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (3831 5355) 天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇南区负一层 B1 号

Woju Café Shop 8, G/F, 122 Shiyouxin Ma Lu, Yuexiu District 蜗居咖啡自家烘焙工房 , 越秀区寺右新马路 122 号 1 楼 8 号铺

Nine Lair Bar 10am-3pm. Starlight Walk, 354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (020-8963 7681) 海珠区新港中路 354 号珠影星光城

CHINESE

People's Café (open 24 hours) 1) 1/F, 35 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6677); 2) Shop 106-107, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1528) 1) 越秀区 建设五马路35号大院一楼; 2) 天河区兴盛路8号 106-107铺; Pacific Coffee 1) Shop A, South Gate, 1/F, Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8558 8263); 2) Shop MU06, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2026, 3868 2030); 3) Shop A15 (Lobby), G/F, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District; 4) Shop 103, G/F, Westmin Plaza, 48 Zhongshan Qi Lu, Liwan District (8132 9797); 5) Shop 103, East Hope Bldg, 515 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8132 9797) 太平洋咖啡 1) 天河区天河路 208 号天河城购物中 心第一层南门廊 A 号商铺 ; 2) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇商场 MU06 号铺 ; 3) 天河区体育西路 191 号一层自编号 A15 单元 ( 写字楼大堂内 ); 4) 荔湾区中山七路 48 号西门口广场 1 楼 103 铺 ( 近 地铁西门口站 D 出口 ); 5) 越秀区东风中路 515 号东照大厦 103 铺

Seasonal Tastes 2/F, The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2826 6967) 知味西餐厅, 天河区林和中路6号 广州海航威斯汀酒店2楼 Second Avenue 325 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District 湾畔西餐厅 , 海珠区沿江中路 325 号

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The Coffee Club 1) B101, Southern District, Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8302 2508, www.coffeeclub.com); 2) G113-G114, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 3) Shop 1013, Diwang Plaza, Jiaochang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District 1) 越秀区建设大马路 18 号保利中环广场南区 B101 铺 ; 2) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 113-114 号铺 ( 近保利心 语花园 ); 3）越秀区较场西路 26 号地王广场 1013 号铺

CANTONESE Baiyuelou Cantonese Restaurant 4/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8363 8888 ext. 88311) 越秀区环市东路339号广州中心皇冠假日酒店四楼 Bing Sheng Restaurant 1) 33 Dongxiao Lu, Haizhu District (3428 6910); 2) 168 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 8683); 3) 1-4/F, Wufeng Hotel, 438 Jiangnan Dadao Nan, Haizhu District (8447 2844) 炳胜 1) 海珠区东晓路 33 号 ; 2) 天河区天河东路 168 号 ; 3) 海珠区江南大道南 438 号五凤酒店 1-4 楼

Q Café Block 2, West Zone, Dongfanghong Printery, 313 Gongye Dadao Zhong, Haizhu District 海珠区工业大道中 313 号东方红印刷厂西区 2 号 楼 (8349 2288)

AUGUST 22 SAT

Concert: EEG 15th Anniversary Concert, 8pm, MOP280-1,280.

Venetian Macao-Cotai Arena

Tea’se Me Shop 101, 234 Yuexiu Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (131 1332 7660) 越秀区越秀北路234号101地铺

Exhibition: Macau Grand Prix Museum & Wine Museum, 10am8pm, closed on Tuesdays, free admission. 431 Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes (www.macautourism.gov.mo) In memory of the 40th anniversary of Grand Prix Racing in Macau, the museum contains exhibits of legendary racing machines, as well as photos and videos of famed drivers in action. Visitors can also enjoy a Portuguese wine tasting (MOP10/ glass, MOP15/three glasses) in the neighboring wine museum and can catch a live performance of Fado by Portuguese musician Paulo Pereira from 3.30-4pm.

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Sky Café 45/F, Asian Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (6128 8888 ext.

4583) 云顶阁, 越秀区环市东路326号之一亚洲 国际大酒店45楼 Soul Cafe 1/F, Shop 104, IFC GZ (next to Ascott) No 5, Zhuajing Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 索·咖啡，天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州国 际金融中心首层 104（雅诗阁公寓旁） Spice Box Shop XT403-404, 4 Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 1452) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地商业中心协天里 4 号 XT403-XT404 号铺 Tapas Cafe & Restaurant 1/F, Qifu Huasha, 2 Mingyue Yi Lu, Yuexiu District (8739 8737)

Chaly’s Daily Shop 28, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 1305) 茶里 , 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 28 号 Din Tai Fung Shop 35, M/F, Taikoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8181) 天河区天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 M 层 35 铺 Food Street 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3156) 食街 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店１楼 Four Seasons 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3123) 四季 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店１楼 Hao Chi Gourmet Restaurant 2/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City, Huangpu District (8880 0999) 滋味馆 , 黄埔区广州科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号广州 翡翠皇冠假日酒店 2 楼

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(6683 3666/3668) 天河区林和西横路215号广州天河新天希尔顿 酒店五层 Sunloft 1/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 1840) 上楼茶点 , 越秀区建设六马路 1 号后幢 1 层 The China Club G/F, Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun, 515-517 Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6667 8085) 酌宴府, 白云区 云城东路广州白云万达希尔顿酒店一楼 The China Spice 2/F, Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Tianhe District (3211 0705) 聚味轩 , 天河区汇彩路菁映路 1 号广州东圃合景福 朋喜来登酒店 2 楼 Hoi Fan 1) Shop 16, The Canton Place, Haifeng Road, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 2) Shop 26, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 1433); 3) 3F, Fall, G.T Land Plaza, 11-13 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3869 2704); 4) 3F, Onelink Walk Shopping Mall, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2206); 5) 2F, Central Plaza (South Tower), 18 Jianshe Da MaLu, Huanshi Dong Lu, YueXiu District (8302 2281) 开饭 , 1) 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 16 号 ; 2) 天河 区珠江新城广粤天地 26 号 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城珠 江东路 11-13 号 ; 4) 天河区天河路 230 号－ 232 号高德置地［秋］商场 3 楼 ; 5) 越秀区环市东建设 大马路 18 号保利中环广场南塔 2 楼 Hongmian Chinese Restaurant The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) 红棉中餐厅 , 天河区林和中路 6 号广州海航威斯汀 酒店 4 楼 Hong Kong Bistro Shop B7-9, G/F, Central Plaza, Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360 2347) 港色港味茶餐厅 , 越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦首 层 B7-9 Lai Heen 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 丽轩中餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力 丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼 Lai Wan Market 2/F, The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3922) 荔湾亭 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 Lao Yang Dumplings Unit 14, Street Two, Huanan Country Garden Main Gate, Panyu District (180 0222 9433) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园正门右侧商业 2 街 14 铺 Le Chinois 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3342) 南粤宫, 天河 区广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼 Mei Hua Chinese Restaurant 2/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City, Tianhe District (8880 0999) 香雪楼 , 天河区科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号广州翡 翠皇冠假日酒店 2 楼

The Only One G13, Xingsheng Hui, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang (3839 6363) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛会 G13 铺 The Peach Blossom 3/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3316) 桃园馆 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 3 楼 The Penthouse 23-25/F, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8396 12343398) 空中花园 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号富力君 悦大酒店 23-5 楼 Toh Lee 3 /F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (6631 7062) 桃李酒家 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 ,3 楼 Wuu’s Hong Kong Cuisine Shop 103-107, B1/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8757 0062) 吴係茶餐厅 , 天河区天河东路 75 号 B1 楼 103107 Yan Yu 4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 7828) 宴遇中餐厅, 天河区珠江新城冼村 路26号广州w酒店 Yinji Beef Roll 41 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 3203) 越秀区建设六马路 41 号首层银记肠粉 Yu Yue Heen 71/F, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3371) 愉粤轩 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒 店 71 楼 Yue Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 采悦轩 , 天河区天河路粤海喜来登酒店 Yue Chinese Restaurant Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort, Sky Villa, Northeast Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695 3705) 采悦轩中餐厅, 花都区山前 大道东段北侧天湖峰境园广州花都合景喜来登 度假酒店 Yuxi Chinese Restaurant 2/F, Hilton Foshan 127 Lingnan Dadao Bei, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8306 9938) 御玺 中餐厅，佛山市禅城区岭南大道北127号佛山希 尔顿酒店

Nan’s Kitchen Shop 1-6, 2/F, Xingsheng Hui, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 6878) 天河区珠江新城兴盛汇 2 楼 1-6 铺

Zhen Chinese Restaurant 6F, 208 Dongzong Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769-2200 1888) 品珍中餐厅 , 东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号东莞 万达文华酒店 6 楼

Nodu 2/F, DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou, 391 Dongfeng Lu, Yuexiu District (2833 2888) 越秀区东风路 391 号广州希尔顿逸林酒店 2 楼

FUSION

Peach Blossom Chinese Restaurant 3/F, The Garden Hotel,Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3316) 桃园馆中餐厅, 越秀区环市东路368 号花园酒店3楼 Sei Kwai Gong 3/F, Mall Autumn, GT Land Plaza, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3891 7370) 四季港 , 天河区珠江新城高德置地秋商场 3 楼 Soup Works 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8481 2933) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 9 号 Spring Bar & Seafood 68 Fuxian Lu, Lingnan Tiandi (east entranceway), Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8230 1448, 189 2995 1448) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地商业中心福贤路 68 号首层 Sui Xuan 5/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District

Ant Kitchen E8-106, Silo Creative Community, Original Element Fashion Design Center, 63 Xizeng Lu, Liwan District (6680 9228, 6660 8815) 蚁工房 , 荔湾区西增路 63 号原创元素创意园 E8106 号铺 Aussino Wine & Dine 37-39, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3883 9233) 富隆酒膳 , 天河区珠江新城华夏路 37-39 号 ( 星 汇园首层商铺 ) Foods 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店1楼 Four Seas International House A2 Wanbo Center, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 2266) 四海一家 , 番禺区迎宾路万博中心 A2 Grandma’s Home L6, Happy Valley, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 6510) 天河区马场路 36 号太阳新天地 6 楼

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1-3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, between Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store, Yuexiu District (8349 4170, 8349 4171); 2) Shop 102 & 114, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, TianHe District(3801 5002) 1) 苏坦土耳其烧烤餐厅 , 越秀区环市东路 367 号 1-3 楼 ( 白云宾馆与友谊商店夹位处 ); 2) 广州市天河区 珠江新城兴盛路 31 号中海璟晖华庭二期商铺 102 & 114

OPEN DOOR

WESTERN AMERICAN Element Fresh 1) Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8506); 2) G/F, 42 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 8482) 新元素, 1) 天河区天河路383号太古汇广场L302店; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街42号首层 13 Factories 7 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu (southwest corner of Chengjian Tower, near Tianhe Dasha North Gate), Tianhe District (3884 9230) 十三行 , 天河区体育西路天河北街 7 号（城建大厦西 南角 , 天河大厦北门） 63 Burger & Booze 12,13 Bravo Plaza, 1 JinSui Road. Zhu Jiang New Town. Tianhe District. Guangzhou (3888 5086) 珠江新城金穗路 1 号邦华环球广场 12.13 铺

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou

63 Steak & Burger By the River B8, Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城海风路广粤天地 B8

A bite of Italy

Let Tuscan born Chef Filippo lead you on an epicurean journey of Italy’s finest flavors. This month, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is celebrating the height of summer with a special offer on set Italian dinners. For RMB348, guests can sit down to a luscious spread of one regional main course, unlimited antipasto and an array of enticing desserts. For an enhanced savoring experience, there will be a sommelier on call to assist you in pairing wines from the hotel’s vast collection. As we head into the last months of summer, why not escape from China’s southern coast and bask in the gastronomic feats that enrich the adored culture of Rome, Florence and Venice? To make reservations or find out more, please call 8883-3373. All prices are subject to a 15 percent service charge. // 5 Zhujiang West road, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district 天河区珠江新城珠 江西路5号

The Market Café Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 8025/8026) 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号广州富力君悦大酒店

MIDDLE EASTERN 1001 Nights 899 Jiefang Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (3618 2280) 一千零一夜 , 越秀区解放北路 899 号

(beside Guangdong Art Institute), Yuexiu District (8136 2438, 8136 2439) 芳廷餐厅, 越 秀区人民北路875号首层(广东画院侧) Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8355 3012 / 8355 3091) 莎米屋 , 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 2 楼 Terrace Restaurant 4/F, Dong Jun Excelsior Towers, 8-12 Zhongshan Ba Lu, Liwan District (8172 4252 / 8172 2279) 阳台西餐厅, 荔湾区中山八路8-12号东浚荔景苑4楼

Olala 1/F, Guangzhou Yi Jian Bldg, Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8373 6526/8373 6860) 越秀区建设六马路广州一建大厦 1 楼 Salam International Restaurant 6/F, Asia International Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (400 7778 440) 塞俩目国际饭店 , 越秀区环市东路 326 号亚洲国际 大酒店 6 楼 ( 近建设大马路 )

SYRIAN Orient Palace G/F, 875 Renmin Bei Lu

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Burger King 1) 3/F, Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3833 1781); 2) Shop 2-4, 1/F, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District; 3) Shop MU18, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District; 4) 2/F, West Section, Annex Bldg, Guangzhou East Station, Tianhe District (3846 5289) 汉堡王 1) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 3 楼 ; 2) 越 秀区环市东路 371-375 号广州世界贸易中心大厦首 层 #2-#4 号商铺（环市东路与淘金路交汇处 ); 3) 天 河区天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼 MU 层 18 号商铺 ; 4) 天河区东站路综合楼裙楼二楼西区 Cajun House 2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8383 3380, cajunhouse.org) 越秀区建设五马路 2 号卡真屋 Chicken Express 1) 11 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5379); 2)109-2 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8376 5379) 1) 快快基 , 越秀区建设六马路 11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江 新城华就路 2 号 109 之二 Gail’s Place American Cuisine & Bar Poly Champagne Garden, 32 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8350 1667) 天河区珠江新城华利路 32 号 , 保利香槟花园首层

TURKISH

Kan Zaman 98 Taojin Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区淘金东路 98号 Maedah 272 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8354 3701) 玛依达 , 越秀区环市中路 272 号 ( 陶瓷大厦前 )

Big Apple Shop A03, Zone 3, Mall of the World, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3831 7952) 天河区珠江西路花城汇 3 区 A03 铺

british The Covent Garden G/F, Wells International Apartment, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3806 5151, 3806 5757) 高芬园英伦酒吧餐厅 , 珠江新城华强路 2 号富力盈丰 122 铺 The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional English style bar that fosters a cosy intimate atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an extensive menu of Western favorites and different theme nights throughout the whole week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 3038); 2) On the right side of the Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 4882, www.tavernchina.com) 致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆 ; 2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧 The West Shop 207, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan 佛山市禅城区岭南天地 207 铺

FRENCH 2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲 特大酒店 2 楼 37°2 Lotus 7 Tiansheng Cun, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 1157) 越秀区环市东路天胜村 7 号 Bistrot Paris Jie 110 Bao Lin Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9767) 天河区珠江新城华就路保林苑110号

Chez Max G/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Street, Yuexiu District (8360 2157) 越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦一层拐角处 The Connoisseur 3/F, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3964) 名仕阁 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 3 楼

Istanbul Turkish Restaurant 2/F, Dong Hai Bldg, 318 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 6767) 伊斯坦布尔土耳其烧烤屋, 越秀区环 市东路318号东海大厦2楼 Master Potato Shop 110, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (137 1014 4435) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号110铺 Ottoman Turkish 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 1227) 奥斯蔓 , 越秀区环市东路 475 号

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The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 8299) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 9-11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布鲁 咖啡馆 , 近发展中心 ; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海食街 11-13 号铺

Chateau Grillroom 2/F, Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) 圣爵 , 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼

Bosphorus Restaurant 1) Shop 9, Zhaoqing Bldg, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8356 3578, 8356 3753) 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 7644) 铂斯土耳其餐厅 1) 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 9 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设六马路 1 号 2 楼

Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ

Tianhe District (8753 7186); 6) Shop 106-A, Poly Whisper Garden, Pedestrian Street, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0285); 7) 1/F, Junyi Hotel, 2 Yinglong Lu, Longdong, Tianhe District (2282 6928); 8) Clifford School, Qifu Xincun, Panyu District (3477 8892); 9) Shop d313a, 3/F, GT Land, Olympic Sports Shopping Center, 12, Aoti Nan Lu, Tianhe District (8216 9039); 10) Shop 111-112, Kehui Si Jie, Science City (8210 9665) 赛百味，1) 越秀区中山七路 51 号富邦中心二层 206 号商铺 ; 2) 天河区科韵路 49 号信息港 D 栋西南角首 层 ; 3) 番禺区番禺大道北 383 号（华南碧桂园边） 海印又一城 4 楼 410 号 ; 4) 天河区华强路 2 号 119 铺 ; 5) 天河区龙口东路龙口横街 2-16 号首层 ; 6) 天河区 珠江新城兴盛路步行街保利心语 106-A 号 ; 7) 天河 区龙洞迎龙路 2 号君怡酒店首层附 1 号铺 ; 8) 番禺区 祈福新村 C 区 19 街你我他便利店英校店内 ; 9) 天河 区奥体南路 12 号高德汇奥体购物中心三层 d313a 铺 ; 10) 开发区科学城科汇四街 111-112 房

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Subway 1) Shop 206, 2/F, Westpoint Center, Zhongshan Qi Lu, Yuexiu District (2893 2219); 2) 1/F, South-West of Block D, Guangzhou Information Port, 49 Keyun Lu, Tianhe District (3721 1832); 3) Shop 410, 4/F, Ucity, 383 Panyu Dadao Bei, Panyu District (3104 1655); 4) Shop 119, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Tianhe District (3806 3253); 5) 1/F, 2-16, Longkou Heng Jie, Longkou Dong Lu,

Jardin d’Olive No. 101, 48 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8750 6440) 橄榄园 , 天河区体育西路 48 号 101 La Marina Shop G20, 10 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3888 0805) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号兴盛汇 G20 铺 ( 近保利 心语花园 ) La Seine 1/F, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33

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Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (87352531) 塞纳河 , 越秀区二沙岛晴波路 33 号星海音乐厅首层 Le Grill 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3344) 香榭丽舍扒房，天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰 索菲特大酒店 6 楼 Le Saint-Tropez 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 0441) 紫色餐厅 , 越秀区建设六马路 1 号 Les Trois Gros Bistro 5 Xincheng Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 5507) 三人行 , 天河区天河东路信诚南街 5 号

The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142) 1920 咖啡厅 1) 海珠区沿江中路 183 号 ; 2) 建设六 马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, 72, 76 号铺 The Beast Bar & Bistro No. 262 East Gate Business Jie, Phoenix City, Guangyuan Dong Lu, Baiyun District (8280 8040) 野人吧 , 白云区广园东路碧桂园凤凰城东门商业街 262 号 Kico Club (German/Bar) Shop 108, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3703 3077) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 108 铺

Le Plat Principal 449 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 2642) 越秀区惠福东路449号

Long Bar Inside the Dragon Lake Princess Hotel, Huadong Town, Huadu District (3690 8888) 龙吧德国餐厅 , 花都区花东镇九龙湖社区九龙湖公 主酒店内

Lutèce French Cuisine 105/F, Canton Tower, 222 Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8933 8091) 卢特斯法国旋转餐厅 , 海珠区阅江西路 222 号广州 塔 105 层

Munich 1820 Shop 102, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3703 3309) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 102 铺

Noble Café 5/F, IFP Plaza, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3833 6168) 贵仕法式餐饮 , 天河区珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国 际金融广场 5 楼 Orient Express French Restaurant Bldg 1, 1 Shamian Bei Jie, Liwan District (8121 8882) 车卡 , 荔湾区沙面北街 1 号之一火车头 Sainte Maxime Shop G19, 11-17 Xingguo Lu, Liede, Tianhe District (3810 9300) 天河区猎德兴国路 11-17 兴盛汇 G19 号铺

GERMAN 1920 Restaurant 1) 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District 2) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District; 3) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76,

Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333) 宝莱纳 , 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L307 Pearl River 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party Pier Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8413 2692) 德国主题餐厅 , 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创意 艺术区 A 区大米仓二楼 Räuber Kneissl Shop 111, Chaoyang Dong Lu, Dashi Jie, Panyu District (187 1925 3490) 番禺区大石街朝阳东路 389 号 111 铺 Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8755 5564) 运达餐吧 , 天河区天河北路 175-181 号祥龙花园首 层（市长大厦西面）

ITALIAN An-tico Shop L 304, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 9028) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼第三层 L304 号 Aquacotta 1) 69 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu Bandao Garden, Haizhu District (3425 8159); 2) Shop 17, Clifford Food Court, Clifford Estate, Panyu District (8471 1040) 半岛西餐酒廊 1) 海珠区滨江东路 69 号 ( 海珠半岛 花园 ); 2) 番禺区祈福新村祈福食街 17 号店 Bene Italian Restaurant 3/F, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 班妮意大利餐厅 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海喜来登 酒店 3 楼 Bocca Kitchen + Bar Shop 110, Bldg T25, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8759 1558) 天河区珠江新城海风路凯旋新世界 T25 栋 110 铺 Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); 2) A7, Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) 邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场 3 楼 ; 2) 东莞市东城南路 168 号新世界豪圆第一居 A7 号

Como’s Italian Restaurant G18, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (137 6078 8424; 8523 8531) Como 多莫意大利餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 17 号 G18 ( 近兴盛会 ) Osteria il Matto Shop 22, G/F, Building 1, Poly Champagne Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9719) 天河区珠江新城华利路保利香槟花园一栋首层 22 号 Il Ponte 2/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3636) 天河区林和西横路 215 号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 二层 The Italian Restaurant 3/F, East Tower, Zhujiang Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386 3840, www.xiaojiefengqing.com) 小街风情 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦东座 3 楼 Landmark Bistro No. 107, E, Bldg, G, T.Land Plaza, 13 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 3353) 兰德玛克西餐厅 , 天河区珠江东路 13 号高德置地广 场 E 座 107 Le Jardin No. 106, R&F Goodrich Building, Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3806 3025, weibo.com/lejardingz) 遇花园 , 珠江新城华强路富力盈丰大厦首层 106 号

Caffe Mondo 72/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3373) 意珍 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 72 楼

Limoni 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 意轩 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡 尔顿酒店 3 楼

Casa Louisa 3-5 Bao’an Qian Jie, Dadao Lu, Yuexiu District (8766 4407) 卡莎西餐厅 , 越秀区达道路保安前街 3-5 号

Love It Shop 103, 28 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (2622 0122) 天河区猎德大道 28 号珠江道商业广场 103 号铺

CasaBella Italian Cuisine 418 Yanjiang Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区沿江东路 418 号海港城南门 ( 大沙头公交站 对面 ) 珠江美食天地

Milan 2/F, East Railway Station (opposite of GZ-Kowloon Ticket Box), 1 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (6130 0331) 米兰西餐厅 , 天河区林和中路 1 号天河东站 2 楼 ( 广 九售票处对面）

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Milan 1898 20 Guigang Yi Malu, Yuexiu District (3762 4902) 米兰 1898, 越秀区龟岗一马路 20 号

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Milano Guangzhou Fishermen’s Wharf, Wuhu Sihai, Luoxi Xincheng, Panyu District (186 6480 2293) 歌韵意大利餐厅 , 番禺区洛溪新城五湖四海广州渔人 码头 Milano’s No. 103, 3 Xincheng Bei Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 0594) 米兰意大利西餐厅 , 天河东路信诚北街 3 号 103 铺 Oggi Trattoria & Pizzeria 1) 1 Tiyu Dong Lu (by Huangpu Dadao, Tianhe District (8751 5882); 2) Shop 106, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 0357, 3862 0240); 3) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District; 4) 1 Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Road,Yuexiu District (8356 1196, 24 hours, www.oggirestaurant.com) 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区体育东路 1 号 ( 近黄埔大道 ); 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街广粤天地 106 ; 3) 天河区兴 盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 4) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首层 （24 小时） Prego 40/F, Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2826 6968) 天河区林和中路 6 号广州海航威斯汀酒店 40 层

The Open Kitchen

Japanese robatayaki seafood buffet Stimulate your taste buds with a lavish spread of Japanese a la minute cuisine such as robatayaki, flame sushi, temaki, tokoyaki, fried rice with sea urchin and shabu-shabu. Until August 31, revered restaurant The Open Kitchen – nestled on the fourth floor of Langham Place in Haizhu – is offering a mouth-watering Japanese dinner buffet every night from 6-10pm. Guests can pair plates of ornately presented sushi rolls and sashimi with endless fresh Canadian rock oyster opened on site, Alaska crab and abalone. Conclude the meal on a high note by indulging in an unlimited supply of Doraemon dorayaki and Haagen-Dazs ice cream. The buffet dinner is priced at RMB338 Sunday to Thursday and RMB388 on Friday and Saturday. Children and elders are priced respectively at RMB164 and RMB194. From now until August 31, purchase 10 vouchers for a dinner buffet at The Open Kitchen and get five free. This is an extravagant dinner that will suit the whole family – so bring your loved ones and little ones to partake in memorable fine dining this holiday! // now until august 31, 6-10pm; prices are subject to a 15 percent service charge. the open Kitchen, 4/f langham Place, guangzhou, 638 Xingang east road, haizhu district 海珠区新港 东路638号 (8916 3528)

Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian Bldg, 3 and 7 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8768 6696); 2) G5, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9523) 1) 越秀区建设六马路 3,7 号广州一建大厦 ; 2) 天河区 珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 G5 Vigor Restaurant and Bar 105 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (next to Bangkok Bar) (3802 9199) 天河区兴盛路隽峰苑 105 号 Vino G/F, Tiancheng Guangchang, 354 Longkou Dong Lu (cafevino@163.com) 龙口东路 354 号天城广场首层 3 号

LATIN AMERICAN Latin Grillhouse 1) 3/F, Wing Kin Square, 29-31 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8331 9118); 2) 4/F, Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3833 0052) 拉丁餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路 29-31 号荣建大厦 3 楼 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 4 楼 Mr. Pancho 619 Dongfeng Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (near Yuebei Hotel) 越秀区东风东路 619 号 ( 近粤北酒店 ) (8383 3200) Tekila 2/F, 11 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8381 6996) 特其拉餐厅 , 越秀区建设六马路 11 号二楼

PIZZA La Cesar Pizzeria 1) 1/F, Starlight Walk, Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (3432 9901); 2) Shop B1-001b, B1, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3806 0075) 乐凯撒披萨 1) 海珠区新港中路 352 号珠影星光城一 楼（客村地铁站 D 出口）; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号 正佳广场负一层 B1-001b 商铺 Mill House Pizza A151, 186 Dishifu Lu, Liwan District (8890 1090) 荔湾区第十甫路 186 号 A151 铺 Oggi Pizzeria 1) G/F, Tianlun Garden, Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 1196, www.oggirestaurant.com); 2) 1 Tiyu Dong Lu (by Huangpu Dadao, Tianhe District (8751 5882); 3) Shop 106, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 0357, 3862 0240); 4) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (www. oggirestaurant.co); 卡布里西餐厅 1) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首层 ; 2) 天河区体育东路 1 号 ( 近黄埔大道 ); 3) 天河区珠江新 城清风街广粤天地 106 ; 4) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺

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7302) 爱披萨 1) 荔湾区中山八路 41 号首层 7 档 ; 2) 天河 区天河北路 614 号 2 号铺 ; 3) 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 4 号铺之 5 商铺 Pizza Q Shop 12, Dongwu Jie, Jianshe Er Malu, Yuexiu District 必吃潮 , 越秀区建设二马路东五街 12 铺 ( 近天伦花 园) Summer House Directly behind the Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面） Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian Bldg, 3 and 7 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8768 6696); 2) G5, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9523) 1) 越秀区建设六马路 3 和 7 号广州一建大厦 ; 2) 天 河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 G5 Vincent Ristorante Italiano Shop G11, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9949) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 G11 号铺

RUSSIAN Arbat Restaurant G6, Xingsheng Hui, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3847 9186) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 17 号 G6 铺 Katusha 1/F, Binghua Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8729 9083) 天河区天河北路 2 号冰花酒店首层 Ukrainian Restaurant 20 Taihe Gang, Yuexiu District (6120 7070) 卡利娜餐厅 , 越秀区太和岗 20 号

seafood Galle Hihoo Shop 1-3, Starwalk City, 354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (400 033 7558) 海珠区新港中路 354 号珠影星光城 01-03 铺 Houston Seafood Bistro B09, Party Pier, Yuejiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8188 3688) 海珠区阅江中路珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区 B09 号 Oyster Passion Bar Shop 101, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8560 1862) 蚝情吧 , 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号北区商铺 101 Shine&Talk 475-5,6,7, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (3762 5330) 深海淘客海鲜超市 , 越秀区环市东路 475-5，6，7 号

Spanish Mezomd Cafe Shop 112-116, Canton Place, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3831 6227) 曼索蒂 , 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 112-116 号铺 Solo Tapas Shop 105, 1/F, North Tower, Huale Bldg, 57 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8784 7850) 越秀区华乐路 57 号华乐大厦北塔一楼 105 铺

OTHER WESTERN 2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索 菲特大酒店 2 楼

Piazza Shop 814-816, Happy Valley, 36 Machang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3832 5351) 天河区珠江新城马场路36号太阳新天地8楼814-816 商铺

37°2 1) Booth 10-14, Lanse Kangyuan, Mingkang Jie, Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8414 0480); 2) G/F, 29 Tianshou Lu, Tianhe District (3832 4725) 1) 海珠区滨江东路蓝色康园明康街 10-14 号铺 ; 2) 天寿路 29 号地下

Pizza2Pizza 1) Shop 7, 41 Zhongshan Ba Lu, Liwan District (8172 4131); 2) Shop 2, 614 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3879 5995, 3879 5997) ; 3) No. 5, Shop 4, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8351 7300, 8351

Alfresco Langham Place, Guangzhou, 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8916 3388) 海珠区新港东路 638 号 广州南丰朗豪酒店 The Birdie Barbecue 418 Yanjiang Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (182 1867 6560, 182

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1867 6825) 越秀区沿江东路 418 号海港城南门 ( 大沙头公交站 对面 ) Bocca Kitchen + Bar No. 110, T25 Bldg, Central Park-view, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8759 1558) 天河区珠江新城海风路凯旋新世界 T25 栋 110 铺 Bondi Bar and Restaurant No. 3, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu (next to Chinese Hotpot and above Pandan), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3809 8064) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 3 层 3 铺 Café @ 2 2/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林和西横路 215 号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 二层 Café Veranda 2/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3248) 丽廊咖啡厅 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 2 楼 Café Verano 1/F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (66310501) 贝拉诺全天候餐厅 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒 店1楼 The Carousel 30/F, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3996) 凌璇阁 , 越秀区环市东路花园酒店 30 层 The Cascade Cafe 1/F, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3909) 观瀑廊咖啡厅 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1 楼 Catch 100/F Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3888) 佰汇鲜 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 100 楼 City Bistro 5/F, Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888 ext.8370) 都会尚膳 , 天河区天河路 228 号广州正佳广场万豪 酒店 5 楼 Dream Garden Organic Restaurant G/F, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (8732 0488) 越秀区二沙岛烟雨路 38 号 ( 广东美术馆江堤首层 ) Ebony 4/F, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8884) 天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店 4 楼 Elaine’s Garden Restaurant & Bar 107 Edinburgh International Apartment, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng Tianhe District (135 7035 6814) 天河区珠江新城华利路爱丁堡国际公寓首层 107 铺 Feast 2/F, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 盛宴全日自助餐厅 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海喜来 登酒店 2 楼 Fresh All-day Dining Restaurant 5/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8363 8888 ext. 88318) 越秀区环市东路 339 号广州中心皇冠假日酒店五楼

The Kitchen Table 2/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 7816) 标帜餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店 Le ciro 1) 268 Binjiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8441 8016); 2) 389 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 7787) 1) 品锐 268, 海珠区滨江西路 268 号 ; 2) 越秀区环市 东路 389 号 Marmalade In front of the Bell Tower, 3/F, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8225 3571; 133 0241 5996) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地第二期 ( 钟楼前 ) New Face Restaurant G/F, 16 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8303 0833) 越秀区建设大马路16号首层 No. 9 Garden 1) 9 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197); 2) WM28, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (07578335 6510, www.no9garden)com 9 号花园 1) 越秀区建设六马路 9 号 ; 2) 佛山禅城区 岭南天地 WM28 Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 2828, 3883 3883 ext.

6704) 天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 16 楼 Oys Wine House 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8010) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号，领峰园 102 铺 Pantry Deli Shop Hotel Lobby, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 百萃美味点 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海喜来登酒店 大堂 Perma Shop 38 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8380 7050) 朴门面包工房 , 越秀区建设五马路 38 号 Pétrus Grill Room 3/F, Lobby 1, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838) 帕图斯扒房 , 番禺区番禺大道长隆酒店 1 号大堂 3 层 Poolside Bar and Grill Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888 ext. 6422) 泳池吧 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号广州香格里拉大酒店 Prime 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3468) 扒房 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 楼 Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz.com) 天河区体育东路 42 号 Ribera Mediterranean Cuisine 418 Yanjiang Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (182 1867 6621, 182 1867 6771) 越秀区沿江东路 418 号海港城南门 ( 大沙头公交站对 面) RIBS 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 6498) 乐排馆 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号广州香格里拉大酒店

G Restaurant 22/F, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 8025/8026) 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号富力君悦大酒店 22 楼

Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1) 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3886 2675); 2) 102, Unit 22, Creative Park, Jihua Si Lu, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8226 4606); 3) Section 2, Yijia Yuan, 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan 爱尔兰西餐酒吧 1) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号 101; 2) 佛山市禅城区季华四路创意产业园 22 栋 102; 3) 中山市兴中道 7 号颐嘉苑 2 卡 inLove Shop 105, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3861 9383) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 105 铺

Senses 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun, 515-517 Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6660 0666 ext. 6205) 感趣自助餐厅 , 白云区云城东路 515-517 号白云万达 希尔顿酒店 1 楼 Shameen 1618 16-18 Shamian Nan Lu, Shamian Island, Liwan District (8121 1618) 荔湾区沙面岛沙面南路 16-18 号 Shovel & Bell Shop 10, G/F, 57 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2292 6262) 天河区珠江新城华利路 57 号星辰大厦 1 楼 10 号铺 Sleeping Flower 1) 30 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3824 5100); 2) 8 Yulei San Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8559 1023) 1) 麻花大院 , 珠江新城猎德大道 30 号 ( 美西超市对 面 ); 2) 麻花小院 , 天河区体育西横路育蕾三街 8 号 ( 近工商银行 )

crispiest pizza, european food, cosmopolitan drinks, live Bands Ricci Creative Eats Shop 015B, G/F, Popark Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China (Across the street from IKEA) (3809 6330) 天河区林和中路 63 号东方宝泰购物广场首层（宜家 家居对面） Salala 1) Shop 107A, Starlight Walk, 352 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (3447 6325); 2) Shop XT601-2, 6 Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8230 1233, 0757-8230 1211, salalafood.com) 1) 海珠区新港中路 352 号珠影星光城 107A 铺 ; 2) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地商业中心协天里 6 号 XT601-2 铺

www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面） Tapas Cafe & Restaurant No. 1, Qifu Huasha, 2 Mingyue Yi Lu, Yuexiu District (8739 8737) 越秀区明月一路 2 号祈福华夏 1 楼 The Eatery 1/F, Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu District (3211 0720) 客乐 , 东圃区汇彩路菁映路 1 号广州东圃合景福朋喜 来登酒店 1 楼 The World Taste 1 Shamian Dajie, Shamian Island, Liwan District (8121 5492) 乐意生活 , 荔湾区沙面岛沙面大街 1 号 ( 沙面东桥右 侧) Ting’s Place Shop 129-131, G/F, West Point Centre, 51 Zhongshan Qi Lu, Liwan District (8123 4028) 丁煮场 , 荔湾区中山七路 51 号富邦中心首层 129131 号铺 Twilight Café Shop 127, Starlight Walk, 354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8412 1782) 海珠区新港中路 354 珠影星光城 354 号 127 铺 Twist Mediterranean Restaurant 106/F, The Canton Tower, 222 Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8933 8092) 璇玑自助餐厅 , 海珠区阅江西路 222 号广州塔 106 层

Social & Co. Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9243, www.socialandco.com) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 112-113 铺

Garden Café Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu, 189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District (3690 0888 ext. 8266) 园景咖啡厅，花都区迎宾大道 189 号广州花都皇冠 假日酒店 Home Kitchen 1/F, Royal Tulip Carat Guangzhou, 388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu, Baiyun District (3732 1622) 广州卡丽皇家金煦酒店西餐厅 , 白云区广园中路 388 号酒店一楼

Seasonal Tastes G/F, The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1206) 知味西餐厅 , 海珠区凤浦中路 681 号广州国际会议展 览中心 C 区广州广交会威斯汀酒店首层

Vinga Shop D-6, Original Element Creative Park, 63 Xinzeng Lu, Liwan District (8167 0057) 荔湾区西增路63号原创元素D-6铺 V Life Shop 108, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Distrct (3726 6363) 维生素 , 天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 108 铺 Wilber’s 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101, www.wilber.com.cn) 越秀区竹丝岗二马路 62 号

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Summer House Directly behind the Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374,

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ArtoVino Cellar Guangzhou Unit 105, 70 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 9543) 广州香堡酒业 , 天河区珠江新城金穗路 70 号 105 铺 ASC Fine Wine No. 1705, Tower B, Centre Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8666 8683, 8666 8021) 圣皮尔精品葡萄酒 , 天河区林和西路 161 号中泰广 场 B 塔 1705 Aussino World Wines Rm 2017, Southern Securities Bldg, 148 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District 富隆酒窖 , 天河区体育东路 148 号南方证券大厦 2017 室 Be . China 1) Rm 602-603, Block A, Hotel Landmark Canton, 8 Qiaoguang Lu, Yuexiu District (8334 5736); 2) Shop 103, 35 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District 1）越秀区侨光路 8 号华夏大酒店 A 座 602-603 室 2）越秀区建设四马路 35 号 103 铺 Chateau Kiwi 1) 215 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 8681); 2) East gate of Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (8666 8681). 奇异庄园 1) 越秀区环市中路 215 号 ; 2) 越秀区二沙 岛烟雨路 38 号 The Courtyard 416-2 Huanshi Dong Lu (across the street from Zhongshan Ophthalmology Hospital), Yuexiu District (3761 0436, 8762 2573) 越秀区环市东路 416-2 号 ( 中山眼科医院正对面 ) Dante Wines Rm B10, 2/F, Yuedian Garden, 77, Nanan Lu, Liwan District (8108 0299) 荔湾区南岸路 77 号粤电花园 2 楼 B10 室 East Meets West Fine Wines Room 507, Vili International, 167 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8327 4162, www.emw-wines.com) 由西往东 (上海) 贸易有限公司深圳分公司, 天河区 林和西路167号威尼国际公寓写字楼507室 Everwines 108 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3821 2195) 天河区珠江新城海风街 108 号 Everwise Wine Ltd. D7, 15/F, Jian He Centre, 110 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880 4860) 永醇酒业 , 天河区体育西路 110 号建和中心 15 楼 D7 Fe Club 16 Huaxia Lu, Tianhe District (3803 5176, 3807 8176) 翡梵酒窖 , 天河区珠江新城华夏路 16 号 Fionson Rm 1110, Fuli Yinxin Plaza, 28 Huaxia Lu, Tianhe District (8560 1556) 飞昂酒业 , 天河区华夏路 28 号 富力盈信大厦 1110 单元 Frescobaldi Italian Wine Shop Shop 104, R&F Goodrich Bldg, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3899 3338) 托斯卡纳花思蝴葡萄酒 , 天河区珠江新城华强路 2 号富力盈丰大厦 104 商铺 Int’l Wines & Spirits Service Guangzhou Kuang Shan Ji Xie Chang, 11 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District 国际名酒网路服务 , 越秀区建设大马路 11 号广州矿 山机械厂内 J & J Wine and Food Club Rm 308, Bercy Plaza, Sinopec Tower, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3892 2336) 嘉越酒业 , 天河区体育西路 191 号中石化大厦柏西 商都 308 铺 Jebsen Fine Wines 28/F, Tower B, China International Centre, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8713 7155, www.jebsenfinewines.com) 捷成中国贸易有限公司 , 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华 国际中心 B 塔 28 楼 Jointek 1) Shop 57-60, Section C, Dongdu Da Shi Jie, 422 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8769 6288) 2) Next to the Huashan Hotel, Yuexiu District (8756 9109) 骏德酒业 , 1) 越秀区环市东路 422 号东都大世界 C 区 57-60 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区华山宾馆旁 Justwine Cellar Chain Store 1) 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (8758 0807); 2) Unit 11-3, G/F, Guangzhou International Trade Center, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3825 0440) 神之水滴葡萄酒连锁店 1) 天河区天河南一路 90 号 ; 2) 天河区天河北路广州国际贸易中心地铺一层 11-3 单元 Just Wine 1/F, Tianlun Garden, 21 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 7787) 御领小酒庄 , 越秀区建设四马路 21 号天伦花园首层 力美健旁

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King Wine Co. Ltd. 39/F, Asia International Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386 8928) 越秀区环市东路 326 号亚洲国际大酒店 39 楼 Marco Polo Fine Wines Room 102,Zhonghai Park Royal, 33 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 9690, www.marcopolofinewines.com ) 广州香馥贸易有限公司 , 广州市天河区珠江新城猎 德大道 33 号中海璟晖华庭 102 号 Mouton Cadet Wine Bar 9 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197) 越秀区建设六马路 9 号 Ocheers Rm 1303, Tian Jun International Bldg, 365 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (400 716 0919, www.ocheers.cn) 进口葡萄酒专卖 , 天河区天河路 365 号天俊国际大 厦 1303 室 Oh Marco Cellar 4-5 Yiyuan Lu, Haizhu District (in front of the T.I.T.) (3448 2809, cellar-guangzhou@ohmarco.com) 海珠区艺苑路 9 号之四自编 4-5 房 Pearl Cellar 1) 11-23 Mingyue Yi Lu, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District (8738 7233) 凯盛酒窖 , 越秀区广州大道中明月一路 11-23 号凯 旋会首层 Red Bar Small Wine Cellar 62 Shuiyin Lu, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中水荫路 62 号 Saint Cellar Shop 140, Lixun Shangzhu, 22, Haiming Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3821 7249) 盛世酒窖 , 天河区珠江新城海明路 22 号力迅上筑 140 号铺 Summergate Unit 2409, 24/F, China International Center, Bldg B, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (2883 6800, www. summergate.com) 美夏 , 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华国际中心 B 塔 24 层 2409 单元 Torres China Guangzhou Office Rm G, 6/F Jianhe Bldg, 111-115 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3887 0367, info@torres.com.cn) 桃乐丝葡萄酒贸易有限公司 , 天河区体育西路 111115 号建和中心 6 楼 G 室 Vini la Quercia 226 Xihua Lu, Liwan District (8194 9981) 莱歌酒庄 , 荔湾区西华路 226 号 Vins No. 631, Hongfa Bldg, 19-21 Tianhe Nan Er Lu, Tianhe District 汇斯酒业 , 天河区天河南二路 19-21 宏发大厦 631

NIGHTLIFE 136 Sleeping Wood 195 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8318 1198) 枕木 136, 越秀区沿江中路 195 号 1820 Bar Shop 102, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3703 3309) 1820 德国餐吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 102 号铺 1881 Bar 83 Changdi Da Malu, Yuexiu District (3999 1881, 3999 5858) 越秀区长堤大马路 83 号 1928 Bar Shop 1, UUPark, Mall of the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3832 6507, 3866 8896) 1928 音乐餐吧 , 天河区珠江新城花城汇 UUPARK 商场 1 号铺 (APM 黄埔大道站出口左侧 ) Above Lounge Bar 5/F, Zone C, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8977 9661) 海珠区磨碟沙隧道阅江西路珠江啤酒厂琶醍艺术创 意区 C 区 5 楼 8,Faubourg Bar & Terrace 8/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 - 3350) 天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 8 楼 ABCD Club 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (135 8047 6433) 天河区天河路 228 号 Alley No. 2 Zhengping Zhong Jie, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (137 6330 4621) 越秀区淘金北路正平中街 Ao Tu Bar 8 Liuyun Wu Jie, Tiyu Dong Lu,

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Tianhe District (8757 7126) 凹凸吧 , 天河区体育东路六运五街 8 号 The Atrium 70/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3370) 中庭酒吧 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季 酒店 70 楼 The Bar 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3197) 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 1 楼 Bar One 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3620-3619) 独壹酒吧 , 天河区林和西横路 215 号广州天河新天 希尔顿酒店首层 Banker Club (Nasha Dance Bar) B/F, 338 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (139 2511 6898) 越秀区环市东路 338 号银政大厦富一层 Bangkok Bar No. 10, 104 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 9391) 曼谷吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号 104 铺 Bibi Plus 92 Xianlie Zhong Lu, Yuexiu Distict (3836 3222) 汇聚西餐酒廊 , 越秀区先烈中路 92 号大院 ( 黄花岗 剧院后 , 蓝天楼酒店旁 ) Bigbear Bar 39 Space, 6 Guilan Bei Lu, Guicheng, Nanhai District, Foshan (8163 7277) 佛山市南海区桂城桂澜北路 6 号 39 度空间创意社 区 Bondi Bar and Restaurant No. 3, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu (next to Chinese Hotpot and above Pandan), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3809 8064) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 3 层 3 铺 The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 8299) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 9-11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布 鲁咖啡馆 , 近发展中心 ; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海 食街 11-13 号铺 Brussels Belgian Beef Cafe Shop 133B, Starlight Walk, 354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (134 3036 6051) 海珠区新港中路 354 珠影星光城 133b 铺 Catwalk West of the South Gate of Guangzhou Sport University, 163 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (6286 9999) 天河区天河北路 163 号广州体育学院南门西侧 ( 喜 聚 PTV3 楼 ) Cave Bar B/F, Pearl River Bldg (East Side), 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386 3660) 墨西哥酒吧 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦 ( 东 ) 地下 CD (Cellar Diamond) 2-3/F, Running Bldg, Tianhe Sport Centre, 299 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3884 3541) 钻石会 , 天河区天河路 299 号天河体育中心北门风 雨跑道 2-3 层 The Churchill Bar 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 邱吉尔酒吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力 丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼 City Cushion 2/F, 74 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 4275) 诗库 , 天河区体育东路 74 号 2 楼 CLK Bar & Lounge 10 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 0712) 越秀区建设六马路 10 号 Club Five B08, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3441 8188) 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区 B08 号 Coco.K 1-3/F, Tianzi Plaza, 199 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330 2588, 8336 8181) 高高音乐台 KTV, 越秀区沿江中路 199 号天字广场 1-3 楼

Coco Track West Area, G/F, Tianzi Plaza, 199, Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330 9778) 时尚音乐酒吧 , 越秀区沿江中路 199 号天字广场首 层西区 Cohiba 400 meters east of Clifford Estate on Jinshan Lu, Panyu District (Inside Panyu Bio-Agricultural Center) (3471 3733) 天蓬西餐走廊 , 番禺区钟村镇金山大道东 400 米农 科基地内 Como G18, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (137 6078 8424) 天河区兴盛路 17 号 G18 The Courtyard 416-2 Huanshi Dong Lu (across the street from Zhongshan Ophthalmology Hospital), Yuexiu District (3761 0436, 8762 2573) 越秀区环市东路 416-2 号 ( 中山眼科医院正对面 ) Deng Long Basement, 18 Hengfu Lu, Yuexiu District (8358 8816, www.denglong. com) 越秀区恒福路 18 号负一层 D Label 1/F, Zhujiang Yingbo Beer Museum, Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8332 9888) 海珠区新港东路磨碟沙大街 118 号琶醍酒吧街珠江 英博国际啤酒博物馆 1 楼 Duo Club 16 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (English: 137 1077 0232; Español: 187 0207 4849; Chinese: 134 2402 1170) 元素吧 , 越秀区建设六马路 16 号首层 Easylife Shop 101, 1 Zhengping Zhong Jie, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 5959) 越秀区葡萄酒量贩 , 淘金北路正平中街 1 号 101 Edge Shop 201, 2/F, 26 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8305 6433) 越秀区建设四马路 26 号 2 楼 201 铺 EHS Embassy Shop 112, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号 112 铺 Face Club Dashatou Cruise Terminal, 466 Yanjiang Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (6663 7666, wechat: faceclubgz) 越秀区沿江东 466 号大沙头游船码头 Fashion TV Champagne Club Shop 105, 30 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (185 2029 5103) 天河区猎德大道 30 号珠江道商业广场 105 铺 Feel Bar G/F, Shop 28, 613 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3848 8178) 天河区天河北路 613 号 28 号铺 Fei 2-4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 7825) 妃 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店 2-4 层 Fifth Floor 5/F, Yihe Hotel, 416 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (189 2611 5888) 越秀区环市东路 416 号颐和商务酒店五楼 Fivecafe Music Lounge Unit 6-7 (close to Pacific Wharf), Huandao Lu, Haizhu District (136 3243 6541) 五号咖啡 , 海珠区环岛路 ( 太古仓旁 ) 天鹅湾首层临 江 6-7 号铺 Flower Lounge Shop B111-B112, G/F, South Tower, Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8302 2345) 越 秀 区 建 设 大 马 路 18 号 中 环 广 场 南 塔 1 楼 B111-B112 铺 Flower Time Shop 103, 1A, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8381 2193) 越秀区建设五马路 36 号 1 楼 A103 铺 Forget Restaurant & Bar Shop A19, Lan Kwai Fong Bar Street, 88 Xincheng Beihuan Lu, Luoxi, Panyu District (131 3867 0099) 忘了吧 , 番禺区洛溪新城北环路 88 号兰桂坊酒吧街 A19 Fountain Steak & Bar 2/F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (66310648) 日泉吧 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 2 楼 Fusion276 276 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (139 2645 2276) 越秀区沿江中路 276 号 G Bar 22/F, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe

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Lobby Lounge 1 /F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (66318888-6636) 大堂酒廊 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 ,1 楼 The Loft Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8883) 天河区天河路 389 号 Loft345 4/F, 19, Xiao Gang Hua Yuan, Jiangnan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8423 8985, www.loft345gz.com) 海珠区江南东路晓港花园 19 号 4 层 Lotus Rm 101, 27 Liuyun Er Jie, Tianhe Nan, Tianhe District (Sandy 139 2513 9446) 天河区天河南六运二街 27 号 101 Lotus Pond 1/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3191) 荷塘雅座 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1 楼 The Lounge 1/F, Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu District (3211 0888) 东圃区汇彩路菁映路 1 号广州东圃合景福朋喜来登 酒店 1 楼 Lounge Bar 6/F, Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 6 楼 Mad Scientist Bar 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) 科吧 , 广州科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号广州翡翠皇 冠假日酒店一楼 Marmalade 3/F, next to the bell tower, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8225 3571, info@summerhouse. com.cn) 佛山禅城去岭南天地二期钟楼旁 ( 电梯直上三楼 ) Maserati Night Club 4/F, Yuexiu Hotel, Xiaobei Lu, Yuexiu District (2981 6888) 玛莎拉蒂酒吧 , 越秀区小北路越秀宾馆 4 楼 McCawley’s Bar & Grill Shop 101, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 7000) 天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 101 铺 Mr.Rocky Restaurant & Bar 1) 6-7 Tai Gu Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (3448 0800); 2) Shop 6-7, Zone B, Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Da Jie, Yuejiang Lu, Haizhu District: 3) 1/F, Time Square Plaza, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District 洛奇先生美国西部牛仔餐吧 1) 海珠区革新路 124 号太古仓 6-7 号仓 ; 2) 海珠区阅江路磨碟沙大街 118 号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区 B 区 06-07 铺 ; 3) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 1 楼 Muse Club 286 Changdi Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8132 3102) 缪斯酒吧 , 越秀区长堤大马路 286 号

Istage Cafe & Bar G/F, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8315 2812) 越秀区建设五马路 36 号首层 La Baire G/F, Ming Zhu Garden, 193-195 Dongxiao Lu, Haizhu District 纳贝咖啡红酒汇 , 海珠区东晓路 193-195 号明珠花 园首层

Lobby Lounge 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8363 8888 ext. 88331) 越秀区环市东路 339 号广州中心皇冠假日酒店一 楼 Lobby Lounge 1/F, 208 Dongzong Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769-2200 1888) 大堂酒廊 , 东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号东莞万达 文华酒店 1 楼

Party Night Unit 101, 2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (181 2785 3650) 越秀区建设五马路二号德安大厦 101 铺 Perry’s Café 1) Rm 201, Binjiang Shui Lian Mansion, 61 Hongmei Lu, Haizhu District (8421 8845) 2) Yuebei Building,2/F, 617 Dongfeng Dong Lu (020 8382 2340) 1) 海珠区红梅路 61 号滨江水恋大厦 201; 2) 东风 东路 617 号粤北大厦 2 楼，靠近建设六马路，汉 堡王楼上 Pearl Lounge 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 珍珠吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽 思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼 Pop 26 Sibei Tongjin Lu, Yuexiu District (186 2060 5655) 越秀区寺贝通津路 26 号 Qba 1/F, The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) 古巴餐厅 , 天河区林和中路 6 号广州海航威斯汀 酒店 1 楼 Real Players Club 147 Yanjiang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区沿江西路 147 号

My Beer 2/F, Bldg D1, Original Element Creative Park, 63 Xizeng Lu, Liwan District (6197 2009) 荔湾区西增路63号原创创意园D1栋二楼 Nova G/F, North Tower, Jin Bin Teng Yue Bldg, 49 Huasha Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (153 0224 4880) 天河区珠江新城华夏路 49 号津滨腾越大厦北塔首 层 Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 2828, 3883 3883 ext. 6704) 天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 16 楼 Owine Club 1/F, 195 Yanjiang Zhong Lu,

Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz. com) 天河区体育东路 42 号 Red Wall Elysees Cafe & Bar Shop 2-4, G/F, Bldg A2, Metro World, 25 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3838 5481) 红墙丽舍咖啡酒廊 , 天河区珠江新城华利路 25 号 珠江都荟 A2 栋首层 2-4 Revolucion Cocktail 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 9960) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 9 号

Soothe DS 450 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8754 6182) 天河区天河北路 450 号 Standing Goose Brewing 128, Seasons Orchard, Chigang Bei Lu, Haizhu District (186 1735 3494) 海珠区赤岗北路四季天地 128 号 Summer House Directly behind the Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面） T Lounge and Bar Lobby, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3610) 天河区林和西横路 215 号天河新天希尔顿酒店大 堂

Tavern Bar 1/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3633) 绅士轩 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1 楼 Tian Bar 99/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3399) 天吧 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 99 楼 Tianyuan Muge Bldg 97-99, T.I.T. Creative Park, 397 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8799 2345) 田园牧歌酒吧 , 海珠区新港中路 397 号 TIT 创意园 97-99 号 ( 近客村地铁站 A 出口 )

Richbaby 34 Nanti Er Malu (near the Tianzi Wharf), Yuexiu District (6663 9666) 越秀区天字码头南堤二马路 34 号 The River Oyster Bar & Grill 4/F, Zone C, Zhujiang Party Pier Art & Creative Area, Yuejiang Xi Lu, exit of Modiesha Tunnel, Haizhu District (138 2604 0956, 135 1277 1631) 海珠区磨碟沙隧道口阅江西路珠江啤酒厂琶醍艺 术创意区 C 区 4 楼

S Club/ CD Show Bar 5/F, Yihe Hotel, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (180 2808 6606) 越秀区环市东路颐和商务酒店五楼

True Color 276 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8373 5858, www.truecolorclub. com) 本色 , 越秀区沿江中路 276 号 ( 天字码头东 200 米） Un Air de Paris 120 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (2206 1689) 越秀区淘金路 120 号 Unicorn G/F, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (189 2500 5546) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 V5 Cafe & Lounge Shop G108, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号 G108 铺 In.Side G/F, International Electronic Tower, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (3758 8118) 越秀区环市东路 403 号国际电子大厦首层 Wilber’s 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101, www.wilber.com.cn) 越秀区竹丝岗二马路 62 号

Shakers No. 145 Nanjiao Jie, Qiaonan Lu, Panyu District (near Nanyi Da Jie) (3927 7720) 番禺区桥南路南郊街 ( 接近南怡大街 )145 号

Win Store No. 119, Qinglong Fang, Huale Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区华乐路青龙坊 119 号

Six Teen Club 328 Changdi Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8130 8711, 8130 8895) 越秀区长提大马路 328 号 Sky Bar 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party Pier Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8413 2692) 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创意艺术区 A 区大 米仓二楼 Social & Co. Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9243, www.socialandco.com) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 112-113 铺

Song’s Club Shop 2-12, Xingsheng Hui, Xinsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3887 5888) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 3 楼 2-12 铺

The Taikoo Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8881) 悦茶居 , 天河区天河路 389 号

Sapphire Lounge 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3450) 马天尼吧 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 楼

Lazy Guys 105-106, Huaqiao Garden, 1 Zhengping Nan Jie, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (153 6003 3696, 138 0882 9951) 越秀区淘金北路正平南街 1 号华侨乐园 105-106

Lobby Lounge Hotel Lobby, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 大堂吧 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海喜来登酒店大堂

The Paddy Field 1) Booth 1A, 1/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360 1379); 2) 4/F, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 6181); 3) // Shop XT204, 2 Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 1023, www. thepaddyfield.com) 田野西餐厅 1) 越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦 1 楼 1A; 2) 天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪 景 ; 3) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里 2 号 XT204 铺

Rose Gaga 354 Changdi Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8188 9633) 越秀区长堤大马路 354 号

Lab Shop 104, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3703 3015, 3703 3013) 研酒室 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 104 室

Lili Marleen 1/F, Main Tower, Guangdong International Bldg, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8337 7088) 越秀区环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼首层

Yuexiu District (8332 2599) 红酒大使会 , 越秀区沿江中路 195 号

Wine & Cigar Lounge 2/F, Chateau Star River, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) 红酒雪茄吧 , 番禺迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼 Woo Bar 1/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店 Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe

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Listings

HAIR AND NAIL

So Hip (Hair Salon) Shop 3, 3/F, 230 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2322) 天河区天河路 230 号万菱汇 3 楼 3 铺

080 Hair & Spa Club 6/F & 1/F, Guangzhou Jianguo Hotel, 172 Linhe Zhong Lu (3886 4551/2283 5111).

080 美发美体会所，林和中路 172 号广州建国酒店六 楼及首层

So Spa Champagne Nail Bar 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 2303) 香槟美甲吧，广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大 酒店 7 楼

Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8755 5564) 运达餐吧 , 天河区天河北路 175-181 号祥龙花园首 层（市长大厦西面） Your Place Shop G17, Xingguo Lu, Tianhe District (3810 9292) 天河区兴国路兴盛汇生活馆 G17 铺

ALTH

INT’L MEDICAL SERVICES Bellaire Int'l Clinic No. 601, 6/F, East Tower, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0511) 贝利尔诊所，天河北路 28 号时代广场东 6 楼 601 Clifford Hospital Hongfu Lu,Panyu District (8471 8123, www.cliffordhospital.com) 广东祈福医院 , 番禺区鸿福路 Dr. Sherily Xiao, master of medicine. Classes in massage, physiotherapy acupuncture and TCM. 18 years’ practice.Golden Lake Garden The Clubhouse 938 North Shaitai Road Baiyun District Guangzhou (137 1052 6617) 广州市白云区沙太北路938号金湖花园会所 Eur Am Int’l Medical Center 1/F, North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng (3758 5328, 24hr urgent care: 137 1041 3347, www. eurammedicalcenter.com) 康辰国际医疗 , 珠江新城华利路 19 号远洋明珠大厦 北座首层 Guangzhou Elizabeth Women's Hospital 484 Kangwang Zhong Lu, Liwan District (24-hour hotline: 400 886 9268, e-mail: inquiries@eliza.hk) 广州伊丽莎白妇产医院国际医疗中心，荔湾区康王 中路 484 号 United Family Guangzhou Clinic 1/F, Annex Bldg, PICC Bldg, 301 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (4008 919 191, 24-hr urgent care: 8710 6060) 广州越秀和睦家门诊部 , 广州大道中 301 号人保大厦 南塔副楼首层 Wales International Medical Center 200 Linhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (behind Ikea) (www.waleshospital.com/English) 林和东路 200 号（宜家家居后面）

DENTAL CLINICS All Smile - Dr. Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm 603-604, 6/F, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (24-hour hotline: 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (other times by appointment) 大都会牙科，天河北路 183 号大都会广场六楼 603604 H&H Cosmetic Dentistry Center Unit A, G/F, Nuova Plaza, Inernational Service Apartment, 9 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3808 0700, 3808 0729) 天河区珠江新城华利路 9 号新大厦首层 A 铺 Kaiyi Dental Clinic 11/F, Ice Flower Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821,www.kaiyiyk.com) 凯怡牙科诊所，天河北路 2 号冰花酒店 11 层 Smile Dentistry 10/F, A Building of Spring Square, GT Land Plaza, 85 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Distric（3883 8198, 4000 886 823, www. smile100.com.cn） 微笑牙科，天河区珠江新城花城大道 85 号高德置地 春广场 A 座 10 楼全层 Sunshine Dental Clinic No. 119, 31 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8753 8385) 钟红阳口腔诊所 , 天河区珠江新城兴国路 31 号 119 （保利心语花园东门北侧） Wisdom International Dental Clinic Room 2008-2010, No.2 Hua Li Road. Zhujiang Xincheng (Edinburgh International Apartment) (3877 2897). Daily 9:30am-9pm. 广州维思顿牙科中心，珠江新城华利路 2 号 20082010 （爱丁堡国际公寓） Yinhai Dental 2170-2172 Guangzhou Dadao Bei, Tonghe, Baiyun District (3652 2818, www.sdcyhgz.com) 银海口腔 ( 香港南方牙科中心 ), 白云区同和广州大道 北 2170-2172 号地铺

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Butiqkorea Beauty Club 1) 1/F, Shop 130, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8626 6424); 2) 1/F, Shop 105, Jianshe Wu Malu, De’an Bldg, Yuexiu District (8382 8915) 1) 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 1 楼名店城 S-130 铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设五马路德安大厦首层 105 Hair Code 1) 54 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 9964); 2) Shop 5A017-18, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 5180); 3) 3/F,South District of Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu Distric (8302 2068) 芭曲，1) 越秀区淘金路 54 号 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 5 楼 5A017-18; 3) 越秀区建设大马路保 利中环广场南区 3 楼 Hair Corner L225, 2/F, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8338) 天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼第二层 L225 号铺 Magic Hair Salon 1) 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (3734 5022) 1) 广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 7 楼 MOMO 1) Four seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3912); 2) The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6638); 3) Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3709); 4) The Westin Pazhou, Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1060). Salon MoMo was named one of the best hair salons in China by “Coiffure magazine” in 2008 because of the outstanding friendly and professional service it provides. Salon MoMo now has five salons located in various 5 star hotels around the PRD. 1) 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店内 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 内 ; 3) 天河区林和西横路 215 号广州天河新天希尔顿 酒店内 ; 4) 海珠区凤浦中路 681 号广州国际会议展览 中心 C 区广州广交会威斯汀酒店 Nail Culture 1) 121 Poly Champagne Garden, Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 9001); 2) B075, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3806 0297); 3) Shop 8, 1/F, Jiayu Dandun Sunshine Apartments, 2 Hai’an Lu, Tianhe District (8398 1076) 奈儿贝蒂美甲 , 1) 天河区珠江新城华穗路保利香槟 121 号 ; 2) 天河区天河路 208 号正佳广场 5 楼 B075; 3) 天河区海安路 2 号嘉裕丹顿阳光公寓首层 8 号铺 Nail Nail 1) Shop 102, 211 Tianhe Dong Lu (3880 5290); 2) 3/F Wanling Hui, 23 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2178) 袅袅美甲护理中心， 1) 天河东路 211 号 102 铺 2) 天 河区天河路 23 号万菱汇 3 曾 1 号 Petite Main(Nail) 1) Shop 503B, 5/F, La Perle Plaza, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8338 6802); 2) 3/F Wanling Hui, 23 Tianhe Lu. Tianhe District (3881 0898) 1) 比特曼指甲 , 手足护理中心 , 越秀区环市东路 376 号丽柏广场五楼 503B 铺 ; 2) 天河区天河路 23 号万 菱汇 3 曾 3 号 SO’ O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F, 545 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2) Shop 103A, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 6299); 3) Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8419 1022); 4) Shop101, Fuli Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District(3826 3718); 5) Shop 15 2/F, Chateau Star River Hotel, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479 0641); 6) Shop81-82, G/F, New City Plaza, Olympic Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu District(3452 1826); 7) Shop 21, Agile Phase II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692 8686) 苏豪路易士，嘉玛发廊，1) 天河区天河北路 366 号 都市华庭 13 铺 ; 2) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世界 贸易中心首层 103A; 3) 海珠区滨江东路 712 号 101 铺 ; 4) 天河区珠江新城华利路 2 号富力爱丁堡公寓 101 铺 ; 5) 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼 15 号铺 ; 6) 番禺区洛溪新城奥园城市花园首层 81-82 号铺 ; 7) 花都区凤凰北路雅居乐二期 21 号铺

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Toni & Guy 1) G/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (English: 8754 2116, Chinese: 8754 2113); 2) M05, B1, Peace World Plaza, 362 Huanshi Dong Lu, Tianhe District (English: 8388 9987, Chinese: 8388 9916) 1) 天河东路 75 号首层 ; 2) 环市东路 362 号好世界广 场负一层

Toni&Guy Flagship Salon GaodeHui 123A, 88 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3861 5252, 3861 5253) 天河区珠江新城花城大道 88 号 123A

beauty Candy Girl Beauty Tianyu Garden(2nd stage), B-1507, 142 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (+86 138 2659 5245) 天河区林和中路 142 号 天誉花园二期 B 座 1507

BOUtique shop Euro-Huton1) Shop 354, CITIC Plaza, 233, Tianhe Lu(3891 2796); 2) Lobby 2, next to Owned Crene Shop, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu District (188 1940 0370); 3) Shop 201F, 2/F, Peace World Plaza, 362-366, Huanshidong Lu(8388 4246) 欧洲胡同 1）中信广场店：广州市天河路 223 号中 信广场商铺 354 铺 2）番禺长隆店：广州市番禺区 长隆酒店 2 号大堂仙鹤商场旁欧洲胡同 3）好世界 广场店：广州市环市东路 362-366 号好世界广场 2 层 201F 铺

fitness Body Delight Studio 3/F, Poly Plaza East Tower, 59 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3826 7990) 天河区珠江新城华利路 59 号保利大厦东塔三楼 California Fitness 4/F, Seasons Mall(Summer), G.T.LAND Plaza, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3808 2787) 加州健身,天河区珠江新城高德置地广场夏商场4楼 Tuning Life 1) 3/F, Shun Tak Business Center,246 Zhongshan Si Lu, Yuexiu District (2910 9588). 2) 2/F, 2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (2289 0999). 3) 1/F, Oriental Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 0968) 1) 越秀区中山四路 246 号信德商务大厦 3 楼 2) 越秀 区建设五马路 2 号二层 3) 越秀区流花路 120 号东方 宾馆 1 号楼首层 Victory Fitness 3/F, Yingjia Garden, 72 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3820 3866) 天河区珠江新城金穗路 72 号盈嘉花园 3 楼 Ying’s Authentic Pilates Studio True Pilates China Studio & True Pilates NY Instructor Certification Training Center since 2011. Add: 7F/7 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town.www.pilatesguangzhou.com 18620076022 珠江新城花城大道 7 号 7 楼

SPA Angsana Spa The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext. 3488) 悦椿 SPA，环市东路 368 号花园酒店 Hua Spa 69/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3000) 花水疗中心，天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季 酒店 69 楼 Heavenly Spa 6/F The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868) 天梦水疗中心，天河区林和中路广州海航威斯汀酒店 6楼

Indoor Tanning 1/F, Yi’an Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (180 2626 6021) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场中庭南铺 Kangyiju Massage Center 6/F, Guomen Hotel, 66 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New City (3829 0387) 康逸居健康会所，珠江新城花城大道 66 号国门酒店 六楼 Ocean Palace 1/F, Star International Building, 10 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3829 3828) 水疗会，珠江新城金穗路 10 号星汇大厦 1 楼 O Spa Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8396 1234 ext.3520) 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号广州富力君悦大酒店 Revive Spa 3/F, Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0626; 3211 0888) 活水疗，东圃汇彩路菁映路 1 号广州东圃合景福朋 喜来登酒店 3 楼 Ritz Spa & Beauty Center Hong Kong managed Spa Center specializing in facial, massage and spa treatments. Shop 109, King Peak Garden, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town(3801 9907). 俪姗美容院 , 珠江新城兴盛路 8 号汇峰苑 109 商铺 Sense Only for man. Shop109, SANMU International (Small Apartment), 36 Qing Cai Gang, Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, (Behind NOMO Apartment) (8382 4279) 建设六马路青菜岗 36 号三木国际公寓 109 铺（先 烈南路时代 YOU 公寓后面） So Spa with L’Occitane 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext.

2303, 2300) 水疗中心，广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒 店7楼 Spelland High-End SPA 1) 78 Caiyuan Dong Lu, Zhongshan Er Lu, Yuexiu District (3762 0288); 2) 4/F, South section, Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (3762 0988) 水玲珑会馆 , 1) 越秀区中山二路菜园东路 78 号 ; 2) 越秀区建设大马路 18 号中环广场南座 4 楼 ( 近广东 电视台 ) Sunlight Tanning Studio Room 1102, Ocean Commercial Plaza, 414-416 Huanshi Dong Lu (3273 8466) 阳光古铜日晒中心，环市东路 414-416 号远洋商务 大厦 1102 The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8879) 天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店 Touch Spa 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. 3440, 3456) 颐尊水疗，流花路122号中国大酒店四楼 The Ritz-Carlton Spa 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 丽思卡尔顿水疗中心，天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号 广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 4 楼 Yu Spa Royal Tulip luxury Hotels Carat Guangzhou,388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (3732 1789) 玉 spa，广园中路 388 号广州卡丽皇家金煦酒店

EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Alcanta International College (AIC) 1130 Baiyun Dadao Nan, Baiyun District (8618 3999; 8618 3000; 8618 3666) 亚加达教育机构国际预科部 , 白云区白云大道南 1130 号 . www.aicib.org American Int’l School of Guangzhou (AISG) 1) 3 Yanyu Nan Lu, Ersha Island (8735 3393); 2) 19,Kexiang Road Luogang District,Science Park, Guangzhou (3213 5555) 1) 广州美国人 ，二沙岛烟雨南路 3 号 ; 2) 广州罗岗 区科翔路 19 号

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Canadian International School of Guangzhou Cambridgeshire Garden, Nancun Town, Panyu District (3925 5321) www. cisgz.com 广州加拿大人国际学校 , 番禺区南村镇雅居乐剑桥 郡花园内 Canadian Internatioanal Kindergarten Agile Garden, Yinbin Lu, Panyu District (8456 6551). 加拿大国际幼儿园，番禺区迎宾路雅居乐花园 Canadian (Mayland) International Kindergarten Mayland Garden, Keyun Lu, Tianhe District (8561 6516) 美林国际幼儿园 , 天河区科韵路美林海岸花园棕林 街 48 号 Clifford School International International Building, Clifford School, Clifford Estates, Shiguang Lu, Panyu District (8471 8273; 8471 1441; 8471 1694) 祈福英语实验学校，番禺区市广路 Guangzhou Huamei International School 23 Huamei Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8721 0372). www.hm163.com 广州华美英语实验学校，天河区华美路 23 号 Guangzhou Nanfang International School No.1 South Industrial Park, Yinglong Lu, Longdong, Tianhe District (3886 6952, 3886 3606, Fax: 3886 3680). www.gnischina.com 广州南方国际学校，天河区龙洞迎龙路龙山工业园 南1号 ISA International School Guangzhou Block C2-2, 128 Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe District 广州爱莎国际学校 , 天河区员村四横路 128 号红专 厂创意园 C2-2 (8890 0909, info@isaschool. com ) Int’l French School of Guangzhou Favorview Palace, Tianhe District (3879 7324). www.efcanton.com. 广州法国学校，天河区汇景新城 Japanese School of Guangzhou 10 Fengxin Lu, Science City, High-technology and Industrial Zone (Tel: 6139 7023, Fax: 6139 7027). www.jsgcn.com 广州日本人学校，高新技术产业开发区科学城风信 路 10 号 Mayland International School Mayland International Resort, 168 Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3672 8212) 美林湖国际学校，花都区山前大道 168 号美林湖国 际社区 Raffles Design Institute 9F, B Tower of Guangzhou Sinopec Building, No.191, Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District. (8350 0760; 400 8332 033) gz.raffles.edu.cn 广州莱佛士设计培训学院，天河区体育西路 191 号 中石化大厦 B 塔 9 楼

canton.org.cn 广州法语培训中心，北较场横路 12 号物资大厦二楼 Berlitz Language Training A2G Shengya Business Center, 107 Tiyu West Road, Tianhe (Tel: 3887 9261, 3887 9262) www. berlitz.com 贝立兹中心，天河体育西路 107 号盛雅商务中心 A2G Classic Mandarin Language Training Room 1106,West Tower, Ocean Pearl Building, 21 Huali Road, Zhujiang New Town.(2886 9082; 6669 7500; 3758 5055) 新语翔语言学校，广州市珠江新城华利路 21 号远洋 明珠大厦 西座 1106 室

Utahloy Int’l School www.utahloy.com 1) 800 Shatai Bei Lu, Baiyun District (8720 2019, fax 8704 4296); 2) Sanjiang Town, Zeng Cheng (8291 4691 fax 8291 3303) 广州誉德莱国际学校，1) 白云区沙太北路 800 号 ； 2) 增城三江镇 Yew Wah International Education School of Guangzhou Dragon Lake Resort, National AAAA Tourist Attraction, Huadong Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou (8683 2662 / 400 850 9778) 广州耀华国际教育学校 广州市花都区花东镇山前旅 游大道学而街 9 号 （比邻国家 4A 级旅游风景区九 龙湖） www.ywies-gz.com Yihe Int’l Kindergarten Summer Palace, Tonghe Town, Baiyun District (3623 8230). 颐和国际幼儿园，白云区同和镇颐和山庄

TRAINING SCHOOLS Alliance Francaise de Canton (French Training Center ) 2/F, 12 Wu Zi Building, Beijiaochang Heng Lu (8380 2501, fax 8380 2502). www.af-

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N+1 Business Center 1)14/F, Tower B, Victoria Plaza, Tiyu Xi Lu (2838 3936; 3839 1398) 恩加壹商务中心,1)体育西路维多利广场B塔14楼

Joy Chinese Language Training Room F05.

53, 57 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (136 3233 2369). www.joy-chinese.com 越秀区华乐路 53, 57 号商务中心 F05 New Concept Mandarin Room 2149, 21/F, Pearl River Tower, 15 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3893 4200) 天河区珠江西路 15 号珠江城 21 楼 2149 室 SXSJ Art Center Painting and calligraphy class in small group. Tailor made corporate program. www.1980art.com 书香世家艺术中心，1）天河科韵路美林海岸棕 林街 54 铺（85671920）。2）书画私塾西门 口店（81926383）。 Xin Han Ji Chinese Language Center Room 2901, Section A, Zhongyi City Garden, 25 Linhe Jie, Tianhe District (TEL:400-8882368; Fax: 3821 6643). www.xinhanji. com.cn 新瀚吉汉语国际学院，天河区林和街25号中怡城市 花园（中信广场东侧）A座2901 室

TUTORIAL SCHOOL ACE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY D23-25 Nantian International Business Center 3-7 HuaCheng Avenue, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou +86-20-38207460 / +8620-38013003 www.testprepgz.com info@ testprepgz.com 通识教育 广州市天河区珠江新城花城大道 3-7 号 D23-25 Eye Level Nabio Learning Center Rm217219, Upzone, 20 Haiming Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3827 9096) 乐必奥学习中心 珠江新城海明路 20 号力迅上筑西 座 217-219 室 Oxbridge Education Centre (OEC) 2/F, 64 Qiaolin Jie, Linle Lu, Tianhe District (138 0295 2430, 138 0295 2446, 8586 4723; 8586 4712, www.oxbridgechina.com.cn) 天河区建侨教育培训中心 , 天河区林乐路侨林街 64 号 2 层商铺 Whyville Education Suite 3A08, Building A, Long Wei Office Tower, Tianhe Bei, Longkou Zhong Lu (3809 5020) 天河区龙口中路 130 号龙威广场 A 栋 3A08 室

BUSINESS BUSINESS CENTER Dan&Young Business Consultancy 12/F,

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Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) www.crowneplaza.com 广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店 , 科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号 Dragon Lake Princess Hotel Dragonlake Community, Huadong Town, Huadu District (3690 8888) 九龙湖公主酒店 , 花都区花东镇九龙湖社区

DoubleTree by Hilton Heyuan 123 Yuewang Dadao, Heyuan (0762-2298 888) 河源汇景希尔顿逸林酒店 , 河源市越王大道 123 号

Foreign Teachers’ Essential Orientation/ Marriage Masala The Fountains International Community Center, 5 Xiaokang Jie, Pingsha Village, Guanghua Yi Lu, Baiyun District (Tel: 8605 3909; email: info@thefountains.cn) www. thefountains.cn 白云区广花一路平沙小康街 5 号 I Mandarin Chinese Training Expertise 1) Suite 1505,the Metro Plaza,183 Tianhe Bei Lu (2282 9282); 2) Suite 2105,South Tower, World Trade Center 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu (2282 9282 / 2884 8682). 3) Room1211, the West Tower, Hua Pu Plaza, 9-13 Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (2238 2196). www.iMandarin.net 新 世 界 教 育， 1) 天 河 北 路 183 号， 大 都 会 广 场 1505 室 2) 环市东路 371-375 号，世贸中心大厦南 塔 2105 室 3) 珠江新城华明路 9-13 号华普广场西 座 1211 室

Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu 189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District (3690 0888) 广州花都皇冠假日酒店 , 花都区迎宾大道 189 号 . www.crowneplaza.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 391 Dongfeng Lu, Yuexiu District (2833 7215; 2833 2888) 广州希尔顿逸林酒店 , 越秀区东风路 391 号

Eclipse English Education 18D, No.368, Tianhe Bei Road, GZ (Tel:38780382,18922769713) 爱誉英语 , 天河北路 , 368 号 , 18D

St.Lorraine Anglo-Chinese School Riverside Garden, Dashi Town, Panyu District (8458 8252; 8450 7290). www.st-lorraine.com.cn 莱恩英文幼儿园，番禺区大石镇丽江花园 The British School of Guangzhou 983-3 Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District (8709 4788) 广州英国学校 , 白云区同和路 983-3

Building A, G.T. Land, 85 Huangcheng Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (Tel: 020-28017129; Mob:18565453956; Wechat:danyoungcpa; Web:www.danyoungcpa.com; Email: danicamai@danyoungcpa.com) 丹杨映麦财税咨询有限公司 , 广州市天河区花城大 道 85 号高德置地广场 A 座 12 楼

Dong Fang Hotel 120 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 9900, www.hoteldongfang.com) 东方宾馆 , 越秀区流花路 120 号

Regus Serviced Office Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people Prices from RMB180 per month Find more on Regus.cn Tel: 400 120 1207

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1）The Place [New], 8/F, The Place, No.618 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District；2） Pearl River Tower, 21/F, Pearl River Tower, No.15 West Zhujiang Road, Tianhe District；3）City Development Plaza, 25/F, City Development Plaza, No.189 West Ti Yu Road, Tianhe District；4）Tianhe Center Plaza, Tower A, 23/F, Center Plaza, No.161 West Linhe Road, Tianhe District；5） G.T.Land Plaza, 12/F, Tower A, Phase 1, G.T, Land Plaza, No.85 Huacheng, Avenue, Tianhe District；6）Tianhe Teem Tower, 13/F, Teem Tower, No.208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District；7）Guangdong International Building, 7/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Building, No.339 East Huanshi Road, Yuexiu District；8）G.T. Land Plaza - Tower F [Coming Soon], 22/F, Tower F, G.T. Land Plaza, No. 85 Huacheng Avenue, Tianhe District；9） Lai Fung Tower [Coming Soon], 8/F, Lai Fung Tower, No.761 East Dongfeng Road, Yuexiu District 雷格斯服务式办公室 1) 广州南丰汇环球展贸中心 , 广州市海珠区新港东路 618 号南丰汇 8 层；2）广 州珠江城 , 广州市天河区珠江西路 15 号珠江城 21 层；3）广州城建大厦 , 广州市天河区体育西路 189 号城建大厦 25 层；4）广州中泰国际广场中心 , 广 州市天河区林和西路 161 号中泰国际广场 23 层 A 座；5）广州高德置地广场 , 广州市天河区花城大道 85 号高德置地广场第一期 A 座 12 层；6）广州粤 海天河城大厦中心 , 广州市天河区天河路 208 号天 河城侧粤海天河城大厦 13 层；7）广东国际大厦 , 广州市越秀区环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦 7 层； 8）广州高德置地广场 -F 座 , 广州市天河区花城大 道 85 号高德置地广场 F 座 22 层；9）广州丽丰中心 , 广州市越秀区东风东路 761 号丽丰中心 8 层

Dusit Devavana Hot Springs & Spa Conghua Guangzhou 352 Yuquan Dadao, Liangkou Town, Conghua District (3798 8888, ddch@ dusit.com) 广州从化都喜泰丽温泉度假酒店，从化区良口镇御 泉大道 352 号 Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3888) 广州四季酒店，天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号 Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0888) 广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店 , 东圃汇彩路菁映路 1 号 Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 12, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234 www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com) 广州富力君悦大酒店 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号 Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888) 广州正佳广场万豪酒店，天河区天河路 228 号 Hilton Foshan 127 Lingnan Dadao Bei, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8306 9999) 佛山希尔顿酒店 , 佛山市禅城区岭南大道北 127 号 Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6660 0666) 广州白云万达希尔顿酒店 , 白云区云城东路 515517 号 www.hilton.com.cn/guangzhoubaiyun Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999) 广州天河新天希尔顿酒店，天河区林和西横路 215 号 www.guangzhoutianhe.hilton.com Holiday Inn Guangzhou Science City 99 Lanyue Lu, Science City, Lanyue Lu, Huangpu District (2200 9999) 广州市黄埔区科学城揽月路 99 号

Sky Triumph 4/F, CITIC PLAZA, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (2223 0022; www.skytriumph.com) 天幕大厦，天河北路 233 号中信广场四楼

Holiday Inn Shifu Guangzhou 188, Di Shi Fu Lu, Liwan District (8138 0088) www. holidayinn.com 广州十甫假日酒店 , 荔湾区第十甫路 188 号

Servcorp 54/F, Guangzhou Iconic IFC Tower, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu (2801 6000) www.servcorp. com.cn 珠江西路 5 号广州国际金融中心 54 层

Hotel Nikko Guangzhou 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (6631 8888, www.nikkogz. com) 广州日航酒店 , 天河区华观路 1961 号

The Executive Centre 1) Skyfane Tower, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (2831 7244); 2) Rm 702, Building No.1, Taikoo Hui (2886 1555) 1) 德事商务中心，1) 天河区林和中路 8 号海航大厦 10 楼 ; 2) 太古汇 1 座 702 室

Langham Place Guangzhou 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District(8916 3388) 广州南丰朗豪酒店 , 海珠区新港东路 638 号

HOTEL Hotels with the sign of a golden key are members of the Golden Key Alliance.

Panyu Dadao,Panyu Chimelong Hotel District (8478 6838, gz.chimelong.com) 长隆酒店 , 番禺区番禺大道

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888) 广州文华东方酒店 , 天河区天河路 389 号 Novotel Zhuhai 2033 Jiuzhou Dadao Xi, Zhuhai (0756-8998 688, www.novotel.com) 珠海中海诺富特酒店 , 珠海市九洲大道西 2033 号 （与白石路交界） Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (3606 8866, www.pullmanhotels.com) 广州白云机场铂尔曼大酒店 , 广州白云国际机场

China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel.com 中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号

Ramada Pearl Hotel 9 Mingyue Yi Lu, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (8737 2988) www. ramada.com 凯旋华美达大酒店 , 广州大道中明月一路 9 号

Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888) 广州中心皇冠假日酒店 , 环市东路 339 号

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