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The wrap 40 COVER STORY

50 Community

Bikinis, Bronzer and Bodybuilding in China

A Look Behind the Bulging Muscles at the Personalities Pumping Iron.

The Science of Stupidity p50

Three to See

art

p33

exhibitions

QUOTE of the issue

“People are starting to be concerned about their pets moods, and whether they're getting enough sleep.” Grace Wu, senior manager of Pet Fair Asia’s organizing committee, comments on the growth of the pet care industry p22

68 EVENTS HK

Apr 15

All Month

Apr 24

apr 1-May 19

Maximilian Hecker

Rain Room

Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Viva Las Broadway

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8 CITY 12 Orphaned and Embraced The Struggle for Identity of China's Adopted Children.

16 It's a Walk-off! Shenzhen Fashion Week 2016.

20 LIFESTYLE 26 Fifty Shades of Blue Head-to-Toe Denim Looks for Spring.

28 A Casino-free Guide to Macau Where to Wine and Dine in China's Gambling Mecca.

32 ARTS 34 Queen Sea Big Shark Chapter Three of the Beijing Surfers' Adventures.

38 A Decent Bottle of Wine in China The Grape Adventures of Chris Ruffle.

58 EAT & DRINK 60 Diary of a Boozehound Drinking on the Cheap Every Night of the Week.

62 Over Easy Easy Like Sunday Mornin'.

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Editor's Note

April

Muscles. We’ve all got them, some of us more developed ones than others. A lot more. In an age where our health and fitness are central to how we are viewed by other people, dumbbells and protein shakes are not uncommon items in most houses. But there are those who pursue the body aesthetic to extremes, building themselves into goliaths with abs of steel. If you haven’t already guessed from the beefcake adorning this month’s cover, this issue is all about bodybuilding and the desire to mold the most impressive physique possible. It’s a world many of us are familiar with mostly through Arnold Schwarzenegger and competitions like Mr. Universe. But have you ever wondered what drives someone to become a bodybuilder? Or what goes on behind the tensed slabs of shining muscle? Well, wonder no more, as we look beneath all the bronzer and skimpy underwear to meet the men and women who seek nothing less than physical perfection (p40). China was a latecomer to bodybuilding, just as it was a latecomer to the world of animal pampering. Where once you’d be pushed to find anyone who would even consider owning a domesticated animal, now the country is home to more pet dogs than any country excluding Brazil and the US and has the second highest number of pet cats in the world. With several fairs leaping up to cater to the obsession with giving pooches and pusses fancy ‘dos and couture apparel, the pet industry is forecast to grow by more than 50 percent by 2019. And you better believe there are companies positively drooling at the potential moola to be made. Turn to p22 to find out more about the Middle Kingdom’s new status symbol and the big bucks at stake. Also within these pages, we’ve taken a look at how Chinese kids adopted by overseas parents confront questions of identity (p12), assembled a helpful guide to the top carhailing apps and how to use them (p14), scouted some of the hottest looks from Shenzhen Fashion Week (p16) and interviewed the most interesting musical acts coming to the PRD this month. Plus, boozers don’t miss our fun feature on how to spend every night of the week throwing back drinks with some of the best deals in town (p60). Bottoms up! Tom Lee Chief Editor

WE'RE HIRING! We’re looking for a native Chinese speaker to take on the role of editor for our Urban Family magazine! As the Urban Family editor you will update the digital products of Urban Family daily, engage in idea generation for features with other editors, coordinate with the commercial team and designers to ensure a smooth production schedule, oversee the layout, appearance and contents of Urban Family for publication, and network with clients and sponsors by attending events. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or above, excellent oral and written English communication skills, creativity, confidence, great interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Interested? Then send your cover letter and CV to tomlee@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Urban Family Editor.’

WIN WIN WIN

In Guangzhou, a pair of tickets to pianist Christian Blackshaw (p68), a pair of tickets to pianist Davide Cabassi (p68), a pair of tickets to guitar duo Roberto Borbone and Lan Rowe (p68), a pair of tickets to dream pop musician Maximilian Hecker (p68), a pair of tickets to a traditional Chinese music concert (p68), a pair of tickets to gaohu master Yu Qiwei (p68), a pair of tickets to A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra (p68), a pair of tickets to Dutch band Lesoir (p68) and a pair of tickets to piano and flute duo García-Wintersohl (p69). In Shenzhen, a pair of tickets to electro act BlackCat (p69), a pair of tickets to rockers Team Ghost (p69), a pair of tickets to music project Re:plus (p69), four 10 percent discount vouchers for British pub George & Dragon (p78) and 12 10 percent discount vouchers for healthy juice joint Raw Academics (p78). To enter for one of our WeChat giveaways, simply message our official WeChat (Thats_PRD) with the name of the prize you would like and why you should win. Bonus points for original submissions.

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TOP STORIES

INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHT

PRD • Shenzhen to Become 'National Food Safety City' The long ride of horrid food scares may soon come to an end.

• Guangdong Villagers Sell Bags of Fresh Air to Tourists It's time to bask in the wonder of the phrase 'only in China.'

• 5 Spots for Spring in Shenzhen There is no better time to take in urban nature than now.

• Shanghai, Shenzhen among World's Most Expensive Cities A new report places the two cities in the top 20 worldwide for cost of living.

• Heavy Metal Traces Found in Face Masks

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‘Red-eye’ high-speed bullet trains will run between Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.

• Taco Bell is Coming to China... Again! America's favorite Mexican fast food joint is finally ready to give China a second chance.

• Billionaire's Son Spends RMB2.5 Million at a KTV Wang Sicong makes headlines for spending an astronomical amount.

• China Wants to Get Rid of One Yuan Notes for Good The one yuan note is about to be taken out of circulation in China.

• Woman Downs 5 Kilograms of Durian to Pass Security She failed to pass security at a station when her bag emitted strange odors. 8 | A p r i l 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . t h a t s m ag s . c o m

WATCH: Dinosaur Hits the Streets of Foshan Rex moving its tail and head as it cruises down the road in the back of a truck.

NATIONAL Bullet Trains

VIDEO OF THE MONTH

The video clearly shows a Tyrannosaurus

Shenzhen Consumer Council claims six out of 30 are tainted.

• China to Introduce Overnight

Thanks to @arnel.arquiza for tagging #thatsprd. Tag your picture on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our feed.

COMMENT OF THE MONTh

“Stupid idea, anyone who buys this will have lost face immediately, better off buying the latest Xiaomi which is better and a fraction of the price” -- User Gerry on ‘Apple Eyes China Market with Cheapest Ever iPhone’

Follow T hat’s PR D on WeChat

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CITY t h e bu z z

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

Trending Topic The Durian Woman, AKA our new favorite China hero, is a lady who rose to fame on the Internet last month after eating 10 pounds of the stinky fruit to prevent it from being confiscated by security guards at a railway station in Anhui province. The officers discovered the fruit after complaints that the woman’s luggage was emitting strange, ehm, odors. They then proceeded to ban her from entering the train, arguing that items “that pose a threat to public health” (such as durian and stinky tofu) were not permitted onboard. After guzzling the durian, the woman was seen suffering from a severe nosebleed, which is, according to traditional Chinese medicine, a symptom of excessive durian consumption. Shocking, eh? Still, respect to this boss lady.

RANDOM NUMBER

119

Guangzhou’s ranking in this year’s list of the world’s most livable cities.

In Mercer’s annual quality of living city rankings, Guangzhou came in at 119, beating Shenzhen (in the 130s) but coming in behind Tunis in Tunisia and Rabat in Morocco. Overall it was third of 11 Chinese mainland cities featured on the list, behind Shanghai (101) and Beijing (118). Chengdu, Nanjing and Xi’an also held spots in the 130s, while Chongqing, Qingdao and Shenyang found themselves in the mid 140s and

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150s. Jilin just barely made the top 200, at 168. China's special administrative regions fared much better, with Hong Kong tied with Detroit to make the top 100 at number 70 and Taipei coming in at 84. Singapore was the highest rated city in Asia at number 26. Vienna took the overall top spot, followed by Zurich and Auckland. German cities Munich, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt were all in the top 10.

Taco fans, Crunchwrap Supreme enthusiasts and 'fourthmeal' aficionados, rejoice! Soon you'll no longer have to stuff your suitcases up with Taco Bell sauce packets during that annual trip home. That's right: the Mexican fast food chain recently announced plans to come to China later this year. This isn't the first time the Yum! Brands franchise has tried to enter the Chinese market, nor is it new to Asia. In 2003, Taco Bell opened a flagship restaurant in the heart of Shanghai's People's Square and named it "Taco Bell Grande."Shortly after that, another TBG branch popped up in Gubei, followed by two more locations in Shenzhen in 2005. Considerably more upscale than their North American counterparts, the four original China branches came complete with fancy sit-down service, an "exotic menu," Mexican decor, table waitresses and a booze list. But Taco Bell v1.0 was shortlived, with China saying adios to all four branches in 2008. We hope Taco Bell v2.0 fares better.

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Gabby Garcia (bottom right) with her brothers and sisters

Orphaned and Embraced

The Struggle for Identity of China’s Adopted Children by Tristin Zhang

Peggy Truax with May Truax

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hina was once known globally for having one of the most favorable intercountry adoption programs. The one-child policy, which made having surplus offspring a criminal offense, led to a large number of unwanted infants in need of succor. Since international adoption first started in China in 1992, there have been over 70,000 immigrant visas issued by the US consulate in Guangzhou to orphans adopted by American citizens, who are one of the most significant adopters of Chinese kids. However, as the PRC’s adoption program grew more widely known, the government felt it was necessary to introduce more stringent rules, in order to protect youngsters being taken overseas. Since May 1, 2007, prospective parents must meet several criteria regarding marital status, age, mental and physical health, income, education, family size and even weight. Notwithstanding this change, American families alone still adopted a staggering 2,025 children from China in 2014, accounting for more than a third of all international adoptions to the US, according to the State Department’s FY Annual Report on Intercountry Adoption. Adoption has always been

a complicated issue, even within a nation’s borders; when it comes to overseas adoption, it is even more so. For the adoptive parents, the process can be as pricy as it is lengthy, and the post-adoption period even more demanding, whereas for the adoptees, the wrestle with identity may be their most significant struggle in life. May Truax, a kindergarten teacher in Guangzhou, was adopted at 3 years old in 1998 by Peggy Truax, a medical assistant from Colorado, from the Liandu Children Welfare Institute, Zhejiang province. “When I was younger, I had a really hard time with adoption. Where I lived, everyone is very white, blond and blue eyed. There weren’t many Chinese or Asians around. So it was very hard with identity,” says May, who first came back to China at 15, when she began to feel the importance about accepting her Chinese roots and heritage. “I was not interested in being Chinese or anything Chinese when I was younger. My mother tried to push the Chinese culture and roots at me. She would have me take erhu classes.” Ian Garcia can sympathize. The Floridian says his younger sibling Gabby, adopted in 2003 from the Zhuzhou Children Social Welfare Institute in Hunan province, is also sensi-

tive about her origins. “My sister is 13 and she’s very much not interested in China, because she wants to be her own person and doesn’t want to be defined by her Chinese heritage,” remarks Ian. “I don’t think when they are younger they realized how amazing it is to be a part of two cultures.” Gabby hasn’t felt the urge to visit China and steers clear of China-related subjects, he says. “Sometimes when she talks with me, she feels like the Chinese takes away from her personality. People are more interested in that she’s Chinese than in who she is as a person. She doesn’t like that.” The case becomes even more complex if the adoptees have reached an age where they have learned to speak Chinese and harbor memories of growing up in China. There is the difficulty of leaving behind loved ones and the strenuous task of overcoming language barriers. “I have friends who were adopted at 7 or 8. It is very hard for them because they remember their lives in China, and when they speak English, they still have a Chinese accent,” May says. May, too, was already able to talk in Chinese when she was adopted, though she was too young to remember her life before America. Her adopted mother Peggy, however, still

recalls their early interactions vividly. Reminiscing of their time spent in a Chinese visa office, seeking permission for May to go to the US, Peggy recalls: “She started singing a nursery song that I knew, so we kept singing it together, she in Mandarin and me in French.” “She would scream out a word I didn’t understand when she had to go to the bathroom, so I quickly learned that word,” she adds. “I tried to expose her to as much English as possible. Cartoons didn't work because the characters were too hard to understand. I have a lot of old musicals from the 40s and 50s, so I put those on. They spoke slower, had a story she could follow and had lots of singing and dancing.” At present, China has established intercountry adoption cooperation with 17 states: Finland, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United States of America, Canada, UK, Norway, Sweden, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, Singapore and Italy. A single public charity organization, the China Center for Child’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA), is officially authorized to handle the process. Children are matched by the CCCWA with prospective adoptive parents whose completed applications have been submitted to the CCCWA by licensed adoption agencies in other countries. The reasons people choose to adopt from China are varied. For Peggy Truax, it was her love for the country that spurred her to raise May. Stacy Garcia, on the other hand, was inspired by one of Oprah Winfrey’s talk shows to bring Gabby into the family. In many cases, the sheer number of unwanted children in China plays a role. A nationwide survey published in 2008 by Social Science Academic Press (China) showed that there were 573,000 orphans in the country, a third of which received no financial aid. Sadly, international adoption alone won’t solve a predicament that’s caused, to a large extent, by the persistent conviction that a son who is able to grow the family tree is more important than a daughter.

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So, You Wanna Dache? A Guide to China’s Top Car-Hailing Apps by Jocelyn Richards

ith the rise of mobile commerce and instantaneous service at our fingertips, car-hailing apps have become a daily necessity. For most expats, Uber dominates the trade, but the company is actually losing over USD1 billion a year to compete on the mainland and holds less than 20 percent of the market share. Instead, Didi Chuxing (also known as Didi Kuaidi) – the miracle app born from a deal between e-commerce rivals Tencent and Alibaba – claims an 80 percent share of active users in 400 cities across China. Below, we’ve compared the features, fees and insurance coverage of each app as of April 2016.

Didi Chuxing

SERVICES • • • • •

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FEE   TO   CANCEL

¥0

Private! car" Luxury car" Carpooling

¥0-  28

¥0-  20

Ofﬁcial taxi

¥10  -13

Taxis

•

METER  FACTORS

Ofﬁcial taxi" Private car" Luxury car" Carpooling" Designated   driver" Bus (rental)

Uber

•

BASE   FARE

PAYMENT   OPTIONS •

¥0

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• • • •

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WeChat wallet" Alipay" Bank card" Cash (taxis only)

UnionPay" Alipay" Int’l credit card" Baidu wallet

Cash" Metro card

NO. OF   CITIES

>400

1. China   Investment   Corporation  2. Ping’an  Insurance

40-100

1. China Life Insurance  2. China   Taiping  Insurance

>500

Fully   covered;   Insurance varies by   taxi company

How to Use Didi Chuxing

Runners-up

1. Add Didi Chuxing’s official WeChat (dididachegf) or access via Alipay’s app (the Didi Chuxing app requires a Chinese ID card to set up mobile payment options). 2. Agree to share your location (分享位置) and select “I want to hail a cab” (我要打车). 3. Choose your ride: carpool (顺风车), private car (快车), cab (出租车), luxury car (专车), designated driver (代驾) or test-drive (试驾). 4. If you want to reserve a taxi for a specific time, select “reserve cab” (预约出租车) and choose a date and time. 5. Copy the address (in Chinese) of your destination and paste into the end location box (我要去哪儿). 6. Hit the orange “呼叫” call button and wait for a response!

Ru Yue This state-sponsored app was recently purchased by transport authorities in Guangzhou to compete against the ‘illegal’ services of Uber and Didi Chuxing. Ru Yue boasts veteran cab drivers approved by the government, but so far, only riders with a Chinese ID card can set up mobile payment.

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DRIVER   REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE

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GREATEST  ALLY

Age 22-55" Healthy" > 1 year licensed experience

> 1 year licensed experience

BAIDU

Healthy" Pass background check/interview" > 1 year licensed experience

Lyft After partnering with Didi Chuxing in December of last year, Lyft announced its users would be able to access Didi rides via the Lyft app in China by this summer. The reverse will also be true – Didi Chuxing users can call a Lyft car when visiting the US.

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SHENZHEN MARRIOTT HOTEL NANSHAN

henzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan is strategically located in the cultural center of Nanshan district, place in the landmark building with 300.8 meters height. Hotel offers 340 luxurious guest rooms. Each room designed in a chic and modern style with breathtaking views of Shenzhen city and Hong Kong border. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access, iPod/iPad/iPhone 5&6 speaker dock station with alarm clock and radio functions, mirror TV, spa music, mini bar and a 48-inch HDTV etc. Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan provides 6 food and beverage outlets for guests. Start your day in Shenzhen with a freshbrewed cup of coffee and creative pastries, hand-crafted sandwiches, desserts from The Café. Nanshan Kitchen is the highest of all day dining restaurant in Nanshan district. Offering authentic food in a wide selection from seafood, Teppanyaki and dessert, indulge a day with delectable international cuisine. Man Ho specializes in authentic Cantonese cuisine, offering traditional yet sophisticated dining experience for entertaining or simply warm and memorable fam-

ily gathering. 6 luxurious and inviting private dining rooms can satisfy every detail with modern design. Authentic Japanese cuisine is offered by Teng Japanese Restaurant. It focuses on fresh seafood & imported beef, signature dishes from our experienced chef. As a clearly defined bar The Lounge transition from a coffee and pastry focus in the day to alcoholic beverages and snacks in the evening. Specializing in afternoon tea and evening cocktails in an intimate atmosphere with live piano music accompaniment. The Executive Lounge extends personalized services and exclusive benefits for executive floor guests and Marriot Rewards elite members.

Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan promises to be a coveted destination for successful meetings, conferences, weddings and events. The 900sqm Grand Ballroom can be partitioned into three smaller rooms, featuring a 80sqm P2.5 HD LED Screen and linearray speakers. 360sqm pre-function foyer has all-natural lighting. The hotel’s dedicated catering planning team will make your business conference and dream wedding come to life. Seven fully equipped function rooms ranging from 35sqm to 128sqm and three board rooms provide flexible venues for meetings, incentive events, seminars, product launches and social gatherings.

地址：中国广东省深圳市南山区海德一道88号邮编518054 No. 88, Haide Yi Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong

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Betu's new collection was a mix of nerdy and chic

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Shenzhen Fashion Week 2016

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rom March 18 to 25, Shenzhen was overrun with poshly overdressed, modishly underdressed and, in some instances, minimally dressed individuals proudly sporting colorful badges. And models â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lots and lots of models. Held in a 6,000-square-meter area in OCT Harbour, Shenzhen Fashion Week 2016 drew large crowds to its parade of glamour. Part of Guangdong Fashion Week, which also had a sister event in Guangzhou running from March 20 to 28, confident black signs could be seen from miles away, guiding visitors to the main entrance. Organizers, designers, models and guests gathered under the overcast sky to adjust their outfits and pose for photographers before heading inside to the catwalks. Popular brands like Marisfrolg and Betu showcased their designs alongside promising newcomers, while showrooms located in the futuristic OCT Design Museum gave visitors a chance to steal a closer look at some of the creations spotted on the runway. Despite the rather hostile weather, the event attracted well over 10,000 visitors, proving once again that nothing can stand in the way of a designer handbag. With the city home to over 3,000 garment companies and the value of its clothing exports totaling a whopping USD10 billion in 2014, Shenzhen has all the potential needed to embark on the treacherous and glitter-filled journey to Asian fashion scene domination. Here, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve picked out some of the highlights from the eight-day extravaganza.

by Natallia Slimani, photos by Mike Jordan

Carmen used silk gowns as centerpieces of their collection

Zhijiansha presented a colorful Japan-inspired collection

MyScissors showcased a hip take on the classics

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cit y | man on the street

Muscle For Money Port Baggage Handler by Natallia Slimani, photo by Daniel MH Chun

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No need” – these are the words most of the baggage handlers at Shekou port hear almost every day. For many of us, not having to awkwardly maneuver several heavy suitcases into the trunk of a taxi is good news, but for Wu Chen and his ‘colleagues,’ this means they will not be paid. Wu will pick up and load your bags into the taxi anyway. Sometimes he gets a “thank you,” sometimes not. But that’s all in a day’s work. Wu works at Shekou port in Shenzhen. He is not an official employee but a “volunteer of some sort,” as he puts it. Every day, from 8am to 10pm (minus a short lunch break), he will be there. Waiting. He takes a spot right next to the taxi stop where ferry passengers, eager to get to their destination in comfort, line up and wait for cars. Most of them carry bags and suitcases from Hong Kong airport or a day of heavy shopping. Many a Shenzhener has stood in this line, tired after going through customs and anticipating some rest. As the long-awaited car finally arrives, you will see a man hurrying quickly to help

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you put your bags in the vehicle. He will not ask you if his help is needed – something that occasionally gets him into trouble. When the luggage is in the trunk, he might give you a quick glance, but won't insist on getting paid for his services. “Some people won’t even look at me, as if I was never there,” Wu says. “But some would thank me and give a tip. Some ask me not to touch their bags, as they are afraid I will ask them for money. But that's the job. I get what I get and I am happy to do it.” Wu’s enthusiasm is inspiring. The work that he is doing is often unappreciated, but to him that’s not a discouragement. “At least, I get to spend a lot of time outdoors. I see people coming and going. Some of them I already know. I also have some muscles,” Wu says, proudly displaying his toned arms and smiling. One of his wishes is to go on a ferry trip himself and switch roles with his clients. “I can’t travel much," he notes. “Even for Spring Festival, I don’t come home every year.” The long hours are Wu’s only com-

plaint. He tries to always be at the port at peak times when the boats arrive, but as one comes almost every 30 minutes, he can’t do much in between. Most of his days go by in Shekou Matou. He is there from early morning till late night, on weekdays and weekends. Sometimes he takes a day off, but even then his thoughts wander back to his workplace – he asks himself if there are many people at the port that day and if any of them are missing his service. When questioned as to why he chose this work, Wu gazes into the distance with monk-link serenity. “That’s what I can do,” he says.

THE DIRTY DETAILS

Monthly salary: RMB1,000–3,000 Days per week: 7 Hours per day: 10 > man on the street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into the lives of normal chinese people.

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TCM

No Forceps, Please! Congratulations you’re pregnant! Now what? There is a lot of pressure on mums-to-be to ‘do the right thing’ during pregnancy. No alcohol, no smoking, just enough exercise, no soft cheese, no cold meat – on and on the list goes. One wrong move, and 18 years from now your child may be suing you because she didn’t get accepted into Harvard… must have been because you didn’t eat organic while you were pregnant with her. So, do you need to have acupuncture to have the healthiest pregnancy, and is it safe to do so? First of all, yes it is absolutely safe. I sometimes hear people say that acupuncture is risky in the first trimester, but that simply isn’t true. Pregnancy is not a dangerous affliction and your unborn baby is not trying to abandon ship at any moment. What is true is that there are some acupuncture points that shouldn’t be used because they have a downward moving effect on your qi (energy); we use these points to induce labor if you go past the due date. But ALL acupuncturists are taught this, again and again, during training. So assuming

that you are seeing a properly trained acupuncturist, you can safely have acupuncture for the entire nine months. Hint: any acupuncturist who has completed a standard four- or five-year university program in Chinese medicine can safely treat you during pregnancy. The standard plan for my pregnant patients is acupuncture once a week for the first 12 weeks, then once a month for the next four to five months and finally once a week for the last five or six weeks. Treatments are focused on building qi and blood as both of these are easily depleted during pregnancy. Special attention is given to nourishing kidney qi since it is the source of the energy needed for growth and development.

Fitness

Kitchen Cleanup As I write this, spring in the PRD is, well, springing! Winter is behind us; there are new leaves and blossoms on the trees, and it’s got me in the mindset to clean up my kitchen and get summer-ready! I’m not talking about taking a mop to the floors or a sponge to the countertops though; I’m talking about clearing out the cupboards and fridge of all the junk food that piled up over the winter. Processed, instant, oversalty, preserved crap that we buy because it’s quick and easy. Sugary snacks that we pick up ‘for the kids’ but end up eating too much of ourselves. Luckily as a trainer, I don’t have much of this hoarded away so it doesn’t take long... How about you? This is a secret I tell my clients and my K2Fit Challengers, and I’m letting you in on it for free: a crucial step in revitalizing your health is the painless act of sprucing up your kitchen. By overhauling what you keep stocked for cooking, you make a conscious shift away from eating for convenience and towards mindfully fueling your body with nutritious, tasty, satisfying food. So, what do you toss? Get rid of instant 2 0 | A p r i l 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . t h a t s m ag s . c o m

foods, foods that are high in sodium, foods with too many calories and almost no nutritional value. A good question to ask yourself is, “would my great grandparents have recognized this as food?” If the answer is no, then get it out of there! I don’t typically advocate wasting edibles, but most processed food is waste already – it’s a waste to eat it and your body knows it. Give it away if you feel guilty chucking it out. Step two in your kitchen overhaul is the fun part: filling your cupboards and fridge with wholesome, beneficial ingredients. Carbs are important, but stay away from bleached, refined, white varieties. I always keep whole-grain options on hand – whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole-wheat bread and, of course, oatmeal. Healthy fats are also crucial, so buy some nice

Aside from maintaining your health, acupuncture is useful for combating a range of pregnancy-related conditions. Morning sickness, fatigue, constipation, anxiety and back pain can all be assuaged, and breech babies can often be turned. But is acupuncture essential for a healthy pregnancy? If you fell pregnant easily, have no history of miscarriage and were fairly robust before or during your pregnancy, then you can probably do without regular acupuncture. Instead, just have one consultation in your first trimester to see that you are well-balanced, and then weekly in the last five to six weeks. Why? Because several research studies have found that acupuncture at the end of pregnancy reduces the time a woman spends in labor and reduces her need for pain medication while giving birth. Research has also shown that women who get acupuncture are less likely to go past their due dates and less likely to need intervention during delivery. On-time, shorter and less painful childbirth – who wouldn’t want those amazing benefits?

> 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

olive oil, coconut oil, nuts and seeds, and peanut butter. No kitchen is complete without protein. Stock up on fish (salmon, tuna, sardines), skinless chicken, eggs, tofu and lots of legumes like lentils and chickpeas. For seasoning, steer yourself away from salt and soy sauce, and experiment with fresh herbs, lemon juice, mustards, apple cider or balsamic vinegar, to name a few. Add a fridge full of veggies and fruits to that and you’re good to go! Nutritive meals can be quick and easy to whip up, but I know sometimes you just don’t feel like cooking. Thankfully, there are solutions for that as well! The K2Fit Challenge has partnered up with restaurants in Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Foshan to offer special, K2Fit-approved options. There are also healthy meal services like Fresh-Bites and Go Vegan!, which deliver delicious eats whenever you need. So what are you waiting for? Make over your kitchen and mindset, and treat your body right with real, healthful food! > Kara wutzke is a fitness trainer who offers boot camps and individual classes in Guangzhou, as well as running the K2Fit challenge, a 10-week guided fitness competition for those who want to tone up or slim down. she can be contacted by emailing k2fit.gz@gmail.com or through wechat iD: KaraK2Fit

Daytripper

Ancient Huangpu Village and Port “It’s 10 kuai for a bouquet,” announces a rotund, cheerful woman, as we pause to glance at a stall selling startlingly bright flowers. Jazzed up with food dyes and paints to enhance their natural colors, the floral arrangements are almost luminescent, particularly in contrast to the traditional gray-brick facade of the house situated behind them. Forking over a blue note absent-mindedly, we’re certain that some kind of vase to hold these dried blooms can be found amid the bizarre collection of shops that inhabit the Ancient Huangpu Village and Port. This spot was once a key focal point in China’s history; one of the entranceways all foreigners had to pass through – and pay customs tariffs at – if they wanted to trade with the powerful Middle Kingdom. Today, it is a strange but entertaining mixture of kitschy shops and Lingnan architecture. A street of ancestral halls gives way to stores selling hand-made candy and Minnie Mouse-adorned ukuleles. The somewhat dilapidated, picturesque former home of a Qing Dynasty consul rubs shoulders with a slightly less dilapidated but equally picturesque paper cutting art gallery. Head down a random alleyway and you may wander into

an artist’s studio – or someone’s living room. Snack food carts and dim sum diners provide refreshment alongside Western-style cafes. If there is a method to this delightful madness, we don’t see it. At the heart of the maze of streets and courtyards is the Yuehai First Customs Memorial, a concise but informative museum that relates Guangzhou’s history as the most important trading port in China – sans any of that opium unpleasantness. Those unfamiliar with the Canton System and the 13 Factories should take advantage of the surprisingly fluent English plaques accompanying the exhibits. Of course, none of the buildings here date back to the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) when the village was originally founded. In fact, we’d be surprised if any of them are even survivors from the Huangpu Port’s peak between the mid-18th and mid19th century. Nevertheless, there is a tangi-

ble atmosphere to the place, allowing one to imagine how the area must have buzzed in its Qing Dynasty heyday. TL

How to get there

Ride Guangzhou Metro Line 8 to the last stop, Wanshengwei. Leave via exit C and either walk east for 20 minutes on Xingang Dong Lu or catch the open-air tourist bus that hangs about outside for RMB3. When you arrive, you will see a gateway with the characters ‘村埔黄’ (Huangpu Village) on your right. Note that the ‘ancient’ part is further in from the outer dross. > Daytripper is a monthly column that aims to help people get the most out of their prD experience by proposing fun excursions that can be made in a single day to explore the local culture and nature of the region.

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How Pets Became China’s New Status Symbol

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Words by Marianna Cerini Additional reporting by Tongfei Zhang and Zoey Zha Photos by Mario Grey

fancy, shiny plastic bathtub greets visitors in front of the main entrance at Shanghai International Pet Expo (SIPE) 2016. Milky white foam sits atop the water, and warm bubbles give a Jacuzzi-like effect. But this small pool isn't for humans; it’s for their furry friends. The price? RMB8,800. Pair it with a “pet-friendly heater designed especially to keep your dog or cat warm” (the seller’s words, not ours) at RMB1,500, and you’ve got the “perfect home spa for your pet.” “It’s true,” reiterates the vendor. “These are essential products for your house. Good pet owners know it: both of these items are incredibly popular.” If true, it’s little wonder that China’s pet industry is booming. Forecast to grow by more than 50 percent to RMB15.8 billion (USD2.6 billion) by 2019, according to market research firm Euromonitor, the pet care sector in China is rapidly outpacing the world's biggest market – the United States – which grew by just over 4 percent in 2015 (to an estimated USD60.6 billion). China now has the third-highest figure for dog ownership in the world. The National Bureau of Statistics reports that the country is home to 27.4 million pet dogs, behind only the US (55.3 million) and Brazil (35.7 million). China’s cat ownership is even higher – second in the world with 58.1 million (versus 80.6 million in the US). These are remarkable figures for a

country that, during the Cultural Revolution, condemned dog ownership as an elitist, bourgeois pastime. In the capital, keeping dogs was banned throughout the 1980s, and it was only in 2003 that all Beijing residents were allowed to own canines. Now, having a pet has become a symbol of wealth and financial success. This is particularly the case for the affluent middleand upper-classes, many of whom are products of the country's strict one-child policy and appear happy to indulge their pets. Shanghai’s SIPE, and other events like it, seem to support this theory. Walking around the fair – a smaller version of Asia’s largest trade show for animal supplies and aquariums, Pet Fair Asia – we find booths selling high-tech leashes, organic pet food, toys and heaps of accessories for your best friend Fido – like GPS devices and shoes. If your pet doesn’t like walking much, strollers from Japan cost RMB1,100. Cat-scratchers shaped like a Disney castle go for RMB800. A tiny pink bed emblazoned with the tag ‘PRINCESS’ is RMB500. Then, of course, there’s the ‘style section.’ A stand solely dedicated to ‘dogswear’ peddles outfits for your poodle that start at RMB200 and go all the way up to RMB600 for a detachable ballerina outfit featuring a glittery leotard and an organza tutu. The brands on display have names like Sugar Berry, Mamadog and Apple Apple, and you can peruse their offerings in catalogues and on gigantic advertising banners dotting the

expo. Each features creepily sultry pooches staring right into your soul, begging you to buy them ball gowns (or, equally likely, to free them). Everywhere around us, people are handing over credit cards, chatting to vendors, and stocking up on the latest gadgets. It all feels slightly insane, but maybe we just don’t love our cats enough. “I definitely spend a few hundred kuai on Duo La every month,” says Mrs. Chen, a 60-something Shanghainese lady pointing at her poodle. “I just bought her a dress, and I always, always get her imported food.” Pet beauty therapist Huang Yuwen, a 26-year-old whose two dogs (of the eight she owns) are attending SIPE’s competitions and beauty contests, also spends a big slice of her monthly income on her pets. “Food especially is very important to me,” she says. “I want to make sure they get the best quality.” Pet food is indeed one of the most lucrative areas of the industry. Multinationals such as Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive have all rushed to the Chinese market, licking their lips at the possibility of profit. They are onto something: more data from Euromonitor reports that dog food sales are expected to almost triple to over USD760 million by 2019. Over the past year, China has become a key market for companies to launch new pet food, an increasing amount of which is now marketed as organic and all-natural, accord-

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ing to Laurel Gu, manager at market research firm Mintel. “A number of [pet food] manufacturers are developing new products specifically targeting China,” Gu says. “They see its strong growth potential. At the same time, people are increasingly drawn towards products’ health benefits for their pets, labels like ‘no additives’ and specialized foods.” Other sectors are cashing in, too – particularly in the luxury field. Last year, leather brand Coach launched an entire collection of exclusive collars for pooches. American firm Chrome Bones, which specializes in Swarovski crystal-encrusted pet collars and leather carriers costing well above USD200, opened its first China franchise in Shanghai in 2014. It has since reported a steady monthly sales increase of 40 percent. Even the state-owned People’s Insurance Company of China (PICC) offers pet insurance policies, with annual premiums ranging from RMB450 up to RMB3,500 a year. In Shanghai, meanwhile, some funeral companies sell burial packages that include a limousine hearse, luxury coffin and flower arrangements for your deceased dog, for a mere RMB500 to RMB9,000.

It’s as if a craze is taking over first- and second-tier Chinese cities – one that expects owners to burn money on pets. They should, of course, be rigorously pure in breed. The Tibetan mastiff – once the indulgence of choice for the country’s wealthy (a Chinese businessman allegedly paid USD2 million for one in 2014) – is no longer the hottest commodity in the dog world. But pet owners are still very sensitive about the purity of their companions. “It’s a sign of class,” says Chen Yu, a 27-year-old sales executive who owns two Pekingese dogs. “For me, the purer the better, although of course there are plenty of people who don’t care much about that.” But breeds, food and accessories are just a small part of the picture. Pet grooming and pampering services are “skyrocketing” in first-tier cities, says Jiang Yuxuan, a dog beautician we meet at Naughty Family, an indemand Shanghai pet salon, training school and private clinic. “On average, we style 40 pets – mostly dogs – a day, although during holiday season that number can go up to 60 or 70,” Jiang says. “We are always very busy.” Services offered at Naughty Family span

from hairstyling, spa services (i.e. ‘manicures’) to hair coloring, “especially before parties,” says Jiang. “We use the highest quality dye, so it doesn’t hurt the pet.” “Pets have become part of the family, and owners are willing to spend a lot on them,” says senior manager of Pet Fair Asia’s organizing committee, Grace Wu. “We want them to look good and be healthy, but we are also more attentive towards their needs, just like parents would be with their children.” One of the industry’s latest trends is the rise of special care services aimed at the mental state of our furry friends, Wu explains. “People are starting to be concerned about their pets’ moods, and whether they’re getting enough sleep,” she says. “Companies are listening: there’s now a tracking device that allows you to check your dog’s daily patterns, and interact with him or her when you’re not home. Many of our exhibitors will be bringing products like that to the expo next August.” But can such attachment to dogs and cats – one on par with human family members – be healthy for pet owners? A psychologist from the Association of Certified

"My parents have a cat, and they treat her like another daughter"

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Psychologists of China (ACPC), He Liang, is skeptical about the phenomenon. “In some cases, particularly with the ‘me-obsessed’ generation of the onechild policy, people just relish the idea of owning something that’s completely subordinate to their care,” says He. “It’s a way to feel in control of their own lives.” The loneliness and stress endemic to city life means some Chinese urbanites, mostly single ones, see pets as substitutes for human companions, the psychologist explains. “Wanting to treat your pets well is normal and healthy,” he says. “But when pet-owners are willing to spend large sums on beauty makeovers, yet refuse to invest any time and money on maintaining regular social networking, we need to start worrying.”

It’s not just millennials who show excessive love for their animals, however. Approximately 61 percent of urban residents over 65 live with a pet, compared to the national average of 44 percent. Left alone, many elderly people in urban areas have replaced their child with a furry friend. “My parents have a cat, and they treat her like another daughter,” says Chen, the poodle-owner we met at SIPE. “I think she motivates them.” As China’s pet market expands, so does the variety on offer. Last year, Pet Fair Asia had rabbits, hamsters, hedgehogs and parrots. The year before, someone brought in alpacas. This year, they’ll have “an entire hall dedicated to reptiles and amphibians,” says Wu. “We’re in the process of getting our licenses for that.” Whether snakes and lizards will also need salon services is unclear. But if it’s going to happen anywhere, one suspects it will be China.

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life & s t y le | Fashion

Head-to-Toe Denim Looks for Spring

By Marianna Cerini

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f the word ‘denim’ only makes you think of jeans, well, you’re well behind, my friends. There’s much more to this sturdy textile than Levi’s pants. Fashion pros know it well: last summer, everyone was wearing denim – and double denim, too. No longer a fashion faux pas, the trend is coming back this season, with a bunch of offerings spanning skirts, 80s jackets and shirts. Embrace it. Or just wear it solo with a white tee (always the winning combo) and some hipster plimsolls. Here are some key pieces to get you inspired. You be dreamin’ of denim before you even know it.

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FOR HER

01 Pull&Bear RMB399 www.pullandbear.com

Topshop RMB462 www.topshop.com

02 H&M RMB399 www.hm.com

Topshop RMB268 www.topshop.com

03 Zara Men RMB259 www.zara.cn

Zara RMB359 www.zara.cn

04 River Island RMB347.82 www.asos.com

Zara RMB239 www.zara.cn

05 H&M RMB249 www.hm.com

H&M RMB199 www.hm.com

06 Our Legacy RMB850 shop.projectaegis.com

New Look RMB195.54 www.asos.com

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A Casino-free Guide to Macau

Where to Wine and Dine in China’s Gambling Mecca By Betty Richardson

acau: you might know it as the gambling temple near Hong Kong where newly minted mainland millionaires flock to spend their hardearned RMB. It’s true that behemoth casinos now dominate this tiny peninsula and island, but step away from all this, and you’ll find that the former Portuguese colony retains a fascinating and diverse heritage worth a weekend visit away from the blackjack table. The same goes for its eateries. Many of Macau’s most popular dining spots have remained unchanged for decades, and garnered fame among foodies for their delectable, traditional offers. So next time you go, leave the casinos aside and go check them out/eat to your heart's content. Here’s a guide to the best around. 2 8 | A p r i l 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . t h a t s m ag s . c o m

Lord Stow’s Bakery

(安德魯餅店)

Loja Sopa de Fita Cheong Kei

(祥記麺家) Price: RMB50 per person Still going strong since opening in 1958 and with vintage interiors to match, this iconic ‘snack food’ eatery arguably serves the best shrimp roe noodles in the city. Besides their intense flavor, beloved by local Macanese palates, these noodles are also famous for being made in the traditional ‘bamboo pole’ method. An incredibly laborious technique of making noodles, it is estimated that just a handful of ‘bamboo pole’ practitioners still exist in Hong Kong and Macau. The result? Plates of wheat that are remarkable for their excellently chewy and satisfying texture.

What to get:

Shrimp roe noodles (蝦子撈麵) Crispy wontons and fish balls (金沙炸鯪魚球併炸雲呑) > G/F, 68 r. da Felicidade Avenida de Almeida ribeiro (by Kam pek community centre bus station) 新馬路新埗頭橫街4號地下. open daily, 12pm-12.30am (+853-2857 4310)

Price: RMB30-50 per person Just off of Eanes Park in Coloane Village, a sleepy colonial hamlet far from the casino strip, is the famed Lord Stow’s Bakery. Established by Englishman ‘Lord’ Andrew Stow in 1990, this compact little spot draws in a steady stream of egg tart pilgrims to this day. We recommend getting a box of these beauties and eating them there and then (make sure to ask if you can purchase warm tarts straight out of the oven!), before strolling over the Eanes Park square for dinner at Restaurante Espaco Lisboa. If a visit to Coloane Village doesn’t fit with your schedule, there are other branches of Lord Stow’s Bakery to be found around Macau. See www.lordstow.com for details.

What to get:

Classic egg tarts (蛋撻) > 1 rua do tassara, coloane Village (by coloane Village bus station) 市中心撻沙街 1 號地下. open daily, 7am-10pm. (+853-2888 2534)

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Sin Lei Char Chan Teng

(勝利茶餐室 ) Price: RMB50-100 per person Remarkably innocuous-looking from the outside, you’d never guess some of the most popular pork chop buns in the city are served inside this busy little diner. Famous for being one of the most iconic Macanese foods, the pork chop buns here are delightfully crisp, juicy and tinged with spices. It’s a must order at most tables, but also popular are Sin Lei’s home-style comfort food dishes, such as cheese-baked rice, curry with rice, ho fun (fried beef noodles) and spaghetti. Wash it all down with Ribena and lemon or chilled Horlicks, Macau and Hong Kong favorite soft drinks. Expect a queue here and the service to be efficient and at times a tad brusque.

What to get:

Pork chop buns (豬扒包) Beef fried noodles (乾炒牛河) > 94 rua dos mercadores (by Almeida ribeiro bus station) 新馬路營地大街94號. open daily, 7.30am-10pm (+853-2857 3745)

Restaurante Espaco Lisboa

(里斯本地帶餐廳) Price: RMB150-250 per person Quiet and low-key, Restaurante Espaco Lisboa serves homey Portuguese dishes in a converted two-story house at Coloane Village. There might be grander Portuguese restaurants in Macau, but when it comes to eating like a local, this place has it down. The Portuguese owner and Portuguese chef are to be thanked for that: each dish here is beautifully authentic. No wonder Espaco Lisboa has been around for years. If you can, sit on the small balcony on the second floor, which has a pretty view of the ocean, and make sure to order a few bottles from the extensive Portuguese wine list. Coloane Village is slightly out of the way, so make the trip worth your while with a post-dinner stroll through its picturesque streets and promenade.

What to get:

Coconut-spiced ‘African chicken’ Portuguese baked rice Steamed clams > 8 r. das Gaivotas, coloane Village (by coloane Village bus station) 水鴨街8號地下及1 樓. 12 noon-3pm, 6.30-10pm (+853-2888 2226)

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DJ Kitchen

(四海美食)

Price: RMB30 per person Situated on the beautiful pedestrian-only section of Rue da Felicidade, this cheerful hole-in-the-wall cafe serves some of the best milk tea and milk coffee we’ve tried anywhere. There are only two upturned boxes for seating, so make this a quick pit stop in between tourist spots. Note the design: having garnered quite a loyal following on Facebook, the enigmatic owner-barista of this place has plastered the wall with photos of happy (and refreshed) customers of yesteryear.

Another spot that looks like a time portal back to 1982, this vintage leitaria (creamery) is famous for three things: milk pudding, papaya milk and milk pudding with red beans. How have they made a living for decades off milk pudding? The answer is simple: it’s delicious and it's hard to find almost anywhere else. The milk pudding itself is mildly sweetened, not at all sour and very refreshing. Papaya milk on the other hand is made with fresh fruit and full-fat milk – it sounds strange but trust us, it’s uniquely delightful. There’s no English menu here, but ordering shouldn’t be a problem; simply point to the bowls of milk pudding displayed by the window.

What to get: Iced milk tea (冰奶茶) Iced milk coffee (冰咖啡) > 26 r. da Felicidade (by Almeida ribiero bus station) 澳門福隡新街26号. (+853-6353 8717)

Leitaria I Son

(義順鮮奶)

What to get:

Double-skin milk pudding (馳名雙皮燉奶) Papaya milk (木瓜鮮奶)

Price: RMB30 per person

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Coming to a theater near you

London Has Fallen

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Gerard Butler reprises his role as Secret Service agent Mike Banning who must thwart a terrorist attack by Pakistani arms dealer Aamir Barkawi (Alon Aboutboul), who is out for revenge. Their battle leaves London in ruin, with famous sites like Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster destroyed in their wake. However, with the American president (Aaron Eckhart) and vice president (Morgan Freeman) at his disposal, Banning is able to launch a counterstrike that brings the fight to Barkawi’s headquarters in Yemen. While the film received less than stellar reviews during its opening in North America last month, it promises to pack plenty of stunning visuals for fans of explosions.

What’s New It may have taken six years, but Queen Sea Big Shark have finally released their third album. With viral hits ‘Bling Bling Bling’ and ‘Mammoth’ included, To Wild Heart is immediately essential. However, the shape-shifting quartet refuses to rest on their laurels, adding horns, sitar and rhymes to their colorful sonic mix. Available at buy.modernsky.com.

Nanchang label Pest Productions are back to their dark ways, releasing the debut disc by Black Kirin. Formed three years ago in Changchun, the symphonic folk black death metal band has ambitiously released English and Mandarin versions of National Trauma. Regardless of language, it’s a fascinating mix of downtuned guitars, guttural vocals and traditional Chinese opera sounds. Available at pestproductions.bandcamp. com.

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The Jungle Book

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All hail Stephen Chow, who reclaimed his title as mainland box office king with The Mermaid. In just 12 days, the Chinese New Yearreleased comedy topped Monster Hunt’s USD382 million record and has already become the first film to gross RMB3 billion. The film has also been granted an unprecedented three-month extension in China’s cinemas.

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The Disney animated classic gets a liveaction reimagining directed by Iron Man’s Jon Favreau. Neel Sethi stars as Mowgli, a human boy raised by Indian wolves (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o and Giancarlo Esposito). When a fearsome Bengal tiger (Idris Elba) threatens his life, Mowgli leaves his jungle home and embarks on a memorable adventure with the black panther Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) and Baloo the bear (Bill Murray). Scarlett Johansson and Christopher Walken provide voices for iconic characters Kaa the python and King Louie the orangutan. The film will debut in China at the same time as America, a week after its world premiere in India.

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Winter is coming. Well not really, but we couldn’t be more excited about the return of Game of Thrones on April 24. Unlike past seasons, fans won’t be able to sneak ahead by reading George R. R. Martin’s books. While the show isn’t available on Chinese streaming sites, we're sure avid viewers can find a way around that...

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When Ip Man 3 starring Donnie Yen and Mike Tyson pulled in RMB443 million in just three days, it seemed too good to be true. The SAPPRFT have confirmed accusations of box office fraud through bulk purchases of tickets and ghost screenings. Officials have also announced that a new package of laws governing the film industry will come later this year.

Three to See

Capillaries of the Field > tue-sun mar 29-Apr 17, 9am-5pm; free entry. Art museum, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, 257 changgang Dong lu, haizhu District, Guangzhou 广州市海珠区昌岗东路257号广州美术学院美术馆 (020-8401 7900)

The Future of Fashion Is Now

No Boundary

> Daily mar 26-July 31, 10am-5.30pm; free entry. oct Art And Design Gallery,

> Daily until Apr 19, 10am-6pm; free entry. Art23 contemporary Art Gallery, Qiming community, 23 Qiming san malu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区启明三马路 23号启明社区 (188 1980 5255, art23gz@136.com)

9009 shennan Dadao, oct, nanshan District, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城深南大道9009号 (0755-3399 3222)

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arts | music

Queen Sea Big Shark

Chapter Three of the Beijing Surfers’ Adventures BY Andrew Chin

own in their colorful basement rehearsal room at 22 International Art Plaza in Beijing, Queen Sea Big Shark have been working overtime on their third disc. While they brought an electronic sheen to the country’s underground with their last, Wave, the synthesizers have been tucked away in a little-used corner as the band undergoes yet another reinvention.

“We wanted to go back to guitar, bass and drums,” explains guitarist Cao Pu. “There’s not so much electronic music or disco on this record.” “The first album was us looking back at our history, and on our second album, we were looking towards the future and wanted to do something new,” adds front woman Fu Han. “This album is about now. We don’t care about style or if it’s fashionable. We just want to express our thoughts about the world that we’re living in.” It’s been a decade since Queen Sea Big Shark formed after Fu found inspiration at a P.K. 14 show. Their 2007 self-titled debut was 3 4 | A p r i l 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . t h a t s m ag s . c o m

among that year’s best sellers thanks to an infectious mix of surf-rock guitars, dance-punk rhythms and spunky attitude. Converse recruited them for the single ‘Let’s Play,’ Mario Testino shot them for American Vogue and they were among the first Chinese bands to play around America, as part of the 2009 Hope for China tour with Hedgehog and Casino Demon. During that jaunt, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs invited them to open for them in San Francisco, and the group are now seasoned veterans of international touring. They’ve played South by Southwest several times and were given a prime spot at the inaugural Modern Sky

“For us, creativity isn’t just in the music. When people come to our show, they enter a different world that we’ve created”

Festival in Central Park. Despite the lag between albums, the group has remained in the public eye thanks to the hugely popular 2013 single ‘Bling Bling Bling,’ a turning point in the band’s career. “That was the most difficult time for us,” Cao recalls. “We were unsigned, had few shows and were almost bankrupt. We knew we wanted to do something that was different.” “We found our way to express ourselves in Chinese lyrics and are now able to do something crazy with them,” adds Fu, who admits that Cao often teases her by comparing her straight-forward writing style

to “something written by a student.” The group’s playful chemistry is abundantly clear. Their lineup has remained unchanged over the years – a rarity in the Chinese indie world. “It’s a strange chemistry,” bassist Wang Jinghan notes, while Fu admits that they “fight, but in a loving way.” “Music is the most important thing for us,” Cao explains. “We do have a lot of arguments about that but never about things like how to share the money.” The downside of their communal approach is that the band will never be accused of prolific. “It’s very difficult for us to write songs because we treat each motive very seriously,” Cao explains. “Each album takes three or four years from our lives.” They aren’t joking. Twelve months after our visit with the band, To Wild Heart has finally surfaced. “There were all kinds of details that had to be adjusted, from the track listing to little sonic details,” Fu explains. “It ended up taking much longer than expected.” With viral hits ‘Bling Bling Bling’ and ‘Mammoth’ included, the group’s third release is immediately essential. However, the extra time they spent on the album is worth it, with the band introducing sitar (‘Himalayas’), rap (‘Modern People are So Fancy’) and skewed slide guitar (’88 Olympics’) to their already colourful sound. “For this album, we opened up the album creation process and invited a lot of jazz artists and producers to be involved,” Fu says, citing saxophonist Wu Letian as a prominent influence. The singer promises the group will bring that free spirit on the road when their tour stops off at T:Union on April 2 and B10 on April 4. “For us, creativity isn’t just in the music,” Fu says, hyping up the shows. “When people come to our show, they enter a different world that we’ve created.” > GZ: sat Apr 2, 8.30-10.30pm; rmb100-120. t:Union, 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, by Zhongshan Yi lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方花苑1层 (020-3659 7623); sZ: mon Apr 4, 8.30-10.30pm; rmb100-120. b10 live, north side of bldg c2, north District, oct-loft, wenchang Jie, nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋北侧 (0755-8633 7602). to wild heart is available at buy.modernsky.com

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arts | music

Maximilian Hecker

A Rocking Life Lived BY Andrew Chin

ver since his parents gave him a book about The Beatles during his childhood, Maximilian Hecker has been hooked on the musical life. “The Beatles live looked like a total dream to me,” he recalls. “I was hell-bent to make the same experience as them one day myself.” Now 39 years old, the German singersongwriter returns to China for a nine-city tour, celebrating one of the biggest milestones a musician can achieve: the greatest hits album. With a set list that will delve into the bestknown songs of his eight albums, Hecker’s return to Xinghai Concert Hall on April 15 and Nanshan Culture Sports Theatre on April 16 will be with his full band. He promises the show “will be more like a rock concert than the introverted classical concerts I’ve given in China recently. “It’s going to be a much richer and fuller sound. The songs will be arranged and sound like people know them from my albums.” A Hecker concert is becoming an annual tradition. He first performed on the mainland in 2004 and this tour will be his 16th of Asia. Although he admits to a budding interest in creating short films, Hecker cracks that the biggest change in his life since his last Middle Kingdom visit “is my new hair-do.” “Shortly after returning from China last year, I realized I could no longer torment my-

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self and others with my Brit pop haircut,” he deadpans. “I experimented around and came up with this styling gel disco look.” Despite the new ‘do, Hecker assures fans that the sound remains the same. His self-described “melancholy pop hymns” have drawn comparisons to indie icons like Radiohead, Sigur Rós and Nick Drake. “I’ve never been interested in variety or changing my style,” he admits. “I write songs because I need to unblock the channel to my soul with the help of music to emotionally survive.” He credits his parents’ record collection, full of classic rock greats like The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and Leonard Cohen, for setting his early tastes. A drummer since he was 9 years old, Hecker picked up the guitar shortly after Kurt Cobain’s death “because I wanted to cover Nirvana songs.” “Me and my friends busked on the streets of our small hometown,” he recalls. “Around that time I wrote my first songs, and I was the drummer in several school bands. Later, I gave up the idea of being a professional drummer when my band mates and I realized we would simply never find a record label. I started then concentrating on writing and singing songs.” Hecker’s big break came in 2000 when a demo of his song ‘Cold Wind Blowing’ was used by German director Esther Gronenborn’s film Alaska.de. His 2001 debut disc, Infinite

Love Songs, was named by the New York Times as one of the top 10 albums of the year. He’s since toured the world with acclaimed acts like Cat Power, Bill Callahan and The Walkabouts, while Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant has been a vocal proponent. Since 2003, his tracks have been released across Asia through distribution deals with indie labels in South Korea and China. Hecker credits word of mouth from his frequent tours, praising social media platforms like Weibo for fanning the flames. “I think I return to China so often because there seems to be a demand from the part of my fans,” he says. It’s not just a one-way relationship. Hecker has penned songs for Golden Melody Award-winning singer Faith Yang and cowrote Wei Ruxuan’s 2010 single ‘Kun Zai’ with Sodagreen singer Wu Qingfeng. While he admits this tour will only provide one day off, which he will use to rest, Hecker doesn’t think that will hamper his life philosophy: “Trying to be creative. Trying to write. Trying to change my life. And trying to find a girlfriend.”. > GZ: Fri Apr 15, 8pm; rmb100-380. xinghai concert hall, 33 Qingbo

lu, ersha island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn). sZ: sat Apr 16, 8pm, rmb100-380. nanshan culture sports theatre, nanshan Dadao, nanshan District 南山区南山大道南山区文化体育剧院 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Redemption

Song

Yunggiema Immortalizes Mêdog BY Andrew Chin

riginality is one of music’s most precious commodities and a trait that Yunggiema has in spades. With a sound rooted in the traditions of her Monpa ancestry, the singer is both revered in indiefolk circles and a former runner-up on Chinese Idol. Despite enjoying a sizable fanbase, the singer is just putting the finishing touches to her debut album. Scheduled for a May release, it will be preceded by a four-city national tour that stops off at Fei Livehouse on April 22 and B10 Live on April 23. Seven years in the making, The Secret Land of the Lotus is a “tribute to my Mêdog hometown.” With an estimated 80,000 Monpa people in the world, Yunggiema immortalizes the grueling trek that brought her ancestors from East Bhutan to Tibet over three centuries ago, where an estimated 25,000 Monpa people now reside. Tracks like ‘Sad Song’ capture the loneliness of the months-long barefoot journey that members of the Monpa made escaping from a tyrannical leader to a secret land mentioned in Padmasambhava’s sutra. Others like ‘Pray for the Eternal Beauty’ capture the serenity of Mêdog – a geographically lush paradise full of wild animals, which was the last county without permanent road access in China. She credits her grandmother for teaching her ancestral songs and melodies “ever since I began to learn how to sing.” While her aunt is a Sichuan Conservatory of Music graduate dedicated to preserving these ancient songs, Yunggiema originally studied performance art at Communications University of China in Beijing. “I was about to graduate from school when I met Song Yuzhe from Dawanggang in Lhasa in 2009,” she says. “After that, I gave up my dreams to be a dramatic actress and pursued music.” She joined the folk favorites before moving on to a solo career inspired by her ancestral story. An immediate hit in the indie world, Yunggiema’s profile was exponentially elevated by her performance on the 2013

“My biggest concern is how people connect with my music. I hope they find it comforting” season of Chinese Idol. “My teacher encouraged me to do it,” she explains. “She was very concerned about me, and wanted more people to hear the sound of my voice. At first I was hesitant, but a lot of my friends were supportive despite some opposition from the independent music community.” She remains surprised that she did so well on the show, immediately enchanting mainstream audiences with her ethereal voice and unique backstory. Other indie favorites like Mongolian fusion rockers Hanggai and Beijing blues group Hoochie Coochie Gentleman have since followed in her footsteps, flooring mainstream

audiences with their distinct sound. While big names such as the mainland’s original rocker Cui Jian have since recruited Yunggiema on projects, she modestly notes, “My life didn’t change too much after. I am who I am.” That earthy nature can be found throughout Yunggiema’s music. With tracks that range from sparse traditional arrangements to modern orchestration inspired by Portishead and Massive Attack, Yunggiema has crafted a sound that is wholly her own. Although she boasts the potential to become a global world music star like Sa Dingding, Yunggiema downplays any larger musical ambitions. “I just sing and express myself to the best of my abilities,” she says. “My biggest concern is how people connect with my music. I hope they find it comforting.”

> GZ: sat Apr 22, details tbD. Fei livehouse, b4-01/02, redtory, 128 Yuancun si heng lu, tianhe District 天河区员村四横路128 号红专厂创意园区b4-01/02 (189 0227 6904); sZ: sun Apr 23, 8.30-10pm; rmb120 presale, rmb150 at the door. b10 live, north side of building c2, north District, oct-loft, wenchang Jie 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋北侧 (0755-8633 7602)

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arts | books

A Decent Bottle of Wine in China

The Grape Adventures of Chris Ruffle BY Aelred Doyle

uixotic doesn’t even begin to cover it. In this rueful, enjoyable short history of Yorkshire man Chris Ruffle’s ongoing attempts to build a Scottish-style castle and vineyard in Shandong Province, we see yet another laowai caught in the gears of modern China. The book gives us diary-like annual summaries of progress, production lists, letters to interested parties and even reproductions of the poetry visitors leave behind, all combining to give us a sense of the small victories and small defeats along the way. But this is not a story of failure. Treaty Port is still going, and the castle housing hotel and restaurant draws curious visitors from afar, as well as inevitably appearing in wedding photos. Ruffle is made of stern stuff; he bemoans his mistakes and innocence (looking back at his early ideas, he comments: “Ah, so idealistic, so naive...”) but remains always phlegmatic and determined to move forward. He has a typically sharp but nonbitter definition of the ‘mei wenti’ one village head liked to reassure him with: “This did not actually mean that the problem would be overcome, but it made everyone feel better.” It clearly helps that this has been a heroic sideline rather than his sole means of supporting himself (in real life he is the CEO of an investment firm). And he is no starry-eyed China neophyte – he knew there would be plenty of bumps along the way. (Ruffle is an Asia pro and Shanghai resident who first started working in Beijing in 1983 and has had stints in Taipei, Hong Kong and Tokyo.) His wife, from Taiwan, is his business partner in the vineyard and castle, and clearly a settling influence and a hardheaded businesswoman. The book is probably the least pretentious ever written about winemaking: “Hundreds of tons of fertilizer were ploughed into the land; I signed one check for 600 tons of chicken shit. At times it looked like a bad day on the Somme.” Either Ruffle or his publisher also has a great eye for the telling quote. “Disaster teaches us humility.” – St. Anselm. “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience – well, that comes from poor judgment.” – A.A. Milne.

had been up to, only to find a blank page telling that the website had been hacked, in Turkish.” But wine is made! Less than hoped, often not as well as hoped, but real wine. The vineyard, named Treaty Port as a callback to the colonial days of nearby Yantai, has succeeded in its ‘decent wine’ goal more than in its ‘turn a profit’ goal, and apparently has a good red and an excellent white that blends chardonnay and viognier. One of Ruffle’s goals is to make wines that go well with Chinese food, specifically hongshao rou; another is to encourage more people to try white wine in a country where red rules. Ruffle is an enthusiast – as one would have to be – and in his early correspondence with possible partners and consultants, his keenness is persuasive. “I remember you once said that you would like to build a Scottish castle in California. Well, this is not California, but it is a beautiful spot, looking down towards a lake over a valley full of orchards of apples, peaches and apricots.” The big boys have not been far behind. In fact, Domaines Barons de Rothschild, better known as Lafite, set up their own vineyard just up the road. This turns out to be useful, and Ruffle gets some valuable feedback and sincere cooperation. But it’s a reminder that it’s a hard life for a tiny self-funded operation doing everything from scratch. China has quickly achieved wine relevance, and now it seeks (and through operations like Grace Vineyards is gaining) respect. Chinese people are the biggest consumers of red wine in the world, at around two billion bottles a year, much of it Bordeaux. China also has the second largest area of land dedicated to wine growing. But Ruffle got in early, and was dealing with workers and local leaders still unfamiliar with the process. More recently, plans for new roads have been cramping his style. Ruffle is left at least with a hard-won optimism, with plenty of excellent stories to tell. This charming though often gruesome little tome is another quirky gem from Earnshaw Books.

"Things go wrong in cascades of disaster. People borrow money and disappear; foreign consultants jack up their prices then quit; steel tanks are delivered late; accounts are frozen"

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Things go wrong in cascades of disaster. People borrow money and disappear; foreign consultants jack up their prices then quit, leaving Ruffle in the lurch; workers build as they are used to doing, rather than as this strange new structure demands; the weather does not cooperate, and drowns most of a harvest. Steel tanks are delivered late with faulty parts; accounts are frozen. Even the more controllable aspects of the project can be confounding: “On one day, back in Yorkshire, I proudly entered the website address, to show my parents what we

> chris rufﬂe: A Decent bottle of wine in china (earnshaw books) is available at www.earnshawbooks.com.

Bikinis, Bronzer and Bodybuilding in China

Oscar Holland

images & design by

Holly Li

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words by

ehind a partition wall at the

back of Shanghai’s World Expo Center, the scent of spray tan hangs in the air. Bronzed skin may be more commonly associated with rural labor in China, but in the world of bodybuilding (or jianmei yundong – literally ‘healthy and beautiful exercising’) it represents the final flourish in a quest for perfection. Flashes of bare soles and unfinished legs are the only traces of the paleness beneath. While bigger international competitions offer spray booths for a more even coating, in the makeshift backstage at the International Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo (IWF), tanning spray is applied the oldfashioned way. Coaches smear it liberally onto their teams, which consist of toned women in bikinis and hulking men in skimpy regulation ‘posing suits’ (read: revealing colored briefs). Once suitably bronzed, the competitors carry out some final exercises before proceeding to the stage. These last-minute pumps may add a little to the bulge of muscle. But for most of these athletes, the short walk through the convention center marks an end to months of preparation – and days of dehydration to achieve tight skin and highly visible veins. This is the first major competition after Chinese New Year, but all the competitors I ask say that they abstained from the traditional celebrations of dumplings and baijiu shots. Amid the mass of human flesh, Taiwanese bodybuilder Ady Kung strikes poses for fans and photographers. Having just returned backstage from his semi-final, the 35-year-old’s smiling face appears utterly relaxed while his body tenses in every way imaginable – just as it had on stage moments earlier. He replicates some competition stances, each designed to show off different sides of his freakishly muscular physique. “I want to be a hero – I always wanted to be a superhero and to look strong,” he says of his decision to progress from powerlifting to bodybuilding 14 years ago. Kung is calm, soft-spoken and as stoic as one might expect. He is “very

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Taiwanese bodybuilder Ady Kung (right) poses for the judges during his final Previous page | Veteran bodybuilder Tang Jianyi, who has been in the sport for almost 30 years

confident” about his chances in the next day’s final. And with good reason. Having already competed in five international-level competitions in his career – and with hopes of breaking into Asia’s top five this year – Kung was clearly among the best in his semifinal. Even to the untrained eye, his muscularity, symmetry and poise stood out on stage. Should he succeed, a reward of RMB10,000 (USD1,500) awaits. Although top prizes at China’s biggest competitions can be up to eight times higher, the winners’ pot here at IWF is still sizable given that competitors pay an entrance fee of just RMB100 (USD15). The majority of the prize money comes from sponsors looking for a slice of China’s growing interest in extreme fitness. In addition to commercial events like this one, official competitions are becoming increasingly common, according to China’s national team coach, Ji Kaili, who I find backstage, deep in a crowd of scantily dressed competitors. “There are around 10 national-level competitions a year,” she explains. “But if you include all the smaller ones at a provincial level, it will be closer to 50. That’s an increase of at least 60 percent in the last two years. The fitness market is peaking now, and the people’s mindset is changing.” Nonetheless, the popularity – and standard – of bodybuilding in China cannot compare with Europe or the US, its spiritual homeland. As new competitions like Mr. Universe and Mr. America provoked fascination in the West throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the sport was falling out of favor in China. Viewed as a Western pursuit and outlawed during the Cultural Revolution, bodybuilding was consigned to underground gyms until the economic and social reforms of the late 1970s. But the sport developed rapidly

thereafter. China founded its first formal bodybuilding competition, the Hercules Cup, in 1982 and joined the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) four years later. By 1994, Shanghai had been asked to host the World Championships, though it was clear that the country’s amateur athletes could not match their international counterparts. As American stars flew to China with lucrative sponsorship deals, one competitor, Chen Gin, cycled over 2,000 miles from Guizhou province just to take part. Today, China boasts its own homegrown world champions. Mainland competitors have won titles in the IFBB and the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF). No-one in the bodybuilding world seems to know quite how many athletes there are in China, but the WBPF’s secretary-general tells me it’s in the “thousands.” At a semi-professional level, however, there would appear to be no more than 100, none of whom live on prize money and sponsorship alone. (To do so would require a significant sum – one athlete I speak to spends RMB10,000 a month on high-protein food ahead of competitions.) Every competitor I meet has another job in the fitness industry, many of them personal trainers. By contrast, the number of full professionals in the US is close to 1,000. Mainland tournaments are also considered to be behind international standards. A number of athletes I speak to complain of backstage chaos at Chinese shows, with competitors left

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confused about when to go on stage, or told last-minute before they’re ready. But IWF runs smoothly enough. There is even a small media center where I am introduced to one of the veterans of Chinese bodybuilding, Tang Jianyi. Tang has been bodybuilding for the last 27 years. I offer him a seat on a white leather sofa, but he politely declines on the grounds that he may leave some of his tan behind. “It’s getting better and better,” he says of the changes he has seen in bodybuilding since the 1980s. “More people are getting involved and the equipment is getting better.” Despite being in his early 60s (I dare not ask his exact age after receiving an indifferent grunt in response to my observation that he does well to keep up 44

with younger competition), Tang’s toned, taut body is a caricature of masculinity. Like all of the bodybuilders here, it’s hard to understand how he achieves such an exaggerated shape through exercise and diet alone. “I’m totally natural. I don’t use any steroids or medicines,” he says, preempting an awkward question. “This is my way – the natural, healthy way.” True, perhaps, though the same cannot be said for many in bodybuilding. Since the 1970s, the use of steroids and growth hormones has been the most open of secrets. It is prolific among the sport’s top competitors, and China appears to be no different. No-one seems to deny that steroids are found here. But the caveat offered is always the same: Chinese athletes don’t use them

properly. While there is debate on whether any steroid use can truly be considered ‘safe,’ certain practices – like giving muscles enough rest at the end of each ‘cycle’ – reduce the dangers. As China arrived late in bodybuilding, coaches may lack the experience and education to mitigate the risks. While there was no evidence of steroid use among the competitors at IWF, the question remains: how can Chinese bodybuilders compete at an international level without them? *** The next day at IWF, the finals are getting underway. Ady Kung and the competitors in his weight class prepare in a pen beside the stage, their tans still dripping. A huge man with a surgical

"Chinese people still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like women with muscle but it should be considered healthy and beautiful"

facemask performs resistance exercises with a length of elastic, while others rub and slap their muscles in anticipation. There’s no seating area for spectators. Instead, crowds pile against a metal barrier, climbing on gym equipment for a better view. The audience appears to be made up of curious onlookers rather than bodybuilding enthusiasts, though a small cheer rings out as the finalists are summoned for inspection. Once their numbers are called, each bodybuilder struts to the front of the stage to strike poses for a long table of judges. The accompanying music varies dramatically. One athlete emerges on stage to an orchestral anthem that crescendos as he reaches for the sky, biceps bulging. Kung, meanwhile, performs to Seal’s ‘Kiss From a Rose.’ It’s strangely emotive. As all eight finalists line up beneath bright lights, judges ask them to perform identical poses in groups of two or three, rotating clockwise in quarter turns. All maintain smiles throughout; their muscles visibly shaking with strain. Their attempts to appear both tense and relaxed vary in success. Kung certainly seems composed, but others’ grins assume manic properties, their heads appearing as if photoshopped onto separate bodies (an illusion exacerbated by uneven tanning). After about 10 minutes of comparison, the judges dismiss the bodybuilders. Kung’s confidence proves well-founded: he is crowned the winner shortly after, returning to the stage to collect his trophy and a brown envelope stuffed with cash. Next up is a group of toned

guys in board shorts. Known as ‘physique,’ this category focuses less on extreme muscle development and more on attainable – one might say ‘normal-looking’ – figures. The crowd thins a little – extreme musclemen are the main attraction here. But in the women’s categories, it’s quite the opposite. The more accessible divisions (‘fitness,’ ‘figure’ and ‘bikini’) have proven far more popular in China. IWF doesn’t even have a traditional ‘bodybuilding’ competition for women, explains Head Judge Rocky Cao. “Bikini is the most popular now because it’s the most accessible,” he says. “People, especially in China, prefer women to be more fit and feminine. Bodybuilding for women got cancelled because it’s too muscular – you couldn’t tell if it was a guy or a woman at all. “For bikini, the judge needs to see that you’ve trained and have a healthy diet,” he says, explaining the criteria he’ll be looking out for. “You have to be thin, but not as lean as the physique athletes.” As the bikini athletes prepare for their final, a larger audience forms once more. Spectators hold phones and iPads aloft. By the competitors’ entrance, an old man with a long-lens camera (and no visible media pass) takes snaps of the women as they warm up in the pen. Each finalist sports a sparkling bikini, faultless makeup and – as regulations stipulate – high heels. Like the male bodybuilders, each competitor is called to the stage individually before posing in groups for comparison. The positions they are asked to assume focus less on muscular

strength and more on tone and traditional notions of femininity. Many in the sport believe that these less extreme categories (and more achievable body shapes) make fitness competitions more appealing to women. Two-time national champion Lulu Zhu is a case in point. She’s not competing at IWF, but she’s here to meet friends and watch the contest. Zhu used to have a desk job at a jewelry brand before becoming more serious about fitness two years ago. “I was going to the gym quite regularly, and I had some friends who said: ‘come and try a competition,’” she explains. “I started to like fitness more than luxury things – it’s more valuable. So I quit, and now I work in fitness full time. “I do personal training at the same time. I have some female clients who I help to achieve their goals, and I’m also a master trainer, which means I give classes to personal trainers to help them get certified.” The eventual winner of the bikini division, 34-year-old Jennifer Zhang, has a similar story. As a first-time competitor, she found the competition to be a natural progression from her fitness regime. “I started at a gym,” she explains backstage. “I trained every day and started to get the benefits from the training. I built up my body, felt good and had a good shape. Last year my trainer asked me if I was interested in joining this competition and I thought, ‘why not?’” “For bikini it’s the whole package,” Zhu explains, when I ask about the differences in judging between men and women. “You’ve got to have a good body, but you’ve also got

"Judging in China is below par. The bikini contest is more about beauty than muscles"

Above | One of China's most successful fitness athletes, Lisa Liu, at her photography studio in Beijing

to have a good face, makeup, hair, skin – you’ve got to show people your definition of being beautiful.” The female competitors are certainly in excellent shape. They too have undergone months of preparation – diet, exercise and dehydration – for the show. But unlike the men’s division, there is something overtly flirtatious about the hair flicks, pouts and playful smiles required to win the approval of the judges (almost all of whom are men). There is a quiet but audible ‘whoop’ from the crowd when the competitors are asked to turn their backs and stick their butts out. There is something very uncomfortable about this asymmetry of expectation between male and female categories. While the former are encouraged to achieve extreme levels of strength, the latter are celebrated for their femininity. But the message from all in the sport is clear: there is no appetite for traditional female bodybuilding in China. The national team coach who I’d met the day before, Ji Kaili, hopes that more muscular forms of women’s competition take off in China. “Chinese people still don’t like women with muscle,” she says. “It should be considered healthy and beautiful. That’s why we need more media attention for girls working out. But it’s going to be quite hard – not just in China, but worldwide.” Everyone at IWF seems keen to stress that this is not a Chinese phenomenon. Indeed, the bikini division was only introduced into China two years ago, while the worldwide move toward feminization in female bodybuilding has been underway since the early 1990s. In 1992, the IFBB created rules stating that female competitors shouldn’t be “too big,” steering judges toward a more feminine physique. Eight years later, the chair of the judges committee, James Manion, wrote to all IFBB

competitors telling them that women would be judged on healthy appearance, face makeup and skin tone. He concluded with the criteria: “symmetry, presentation, separations, and muscularity BUT NOT TO THE EXTREME!” (his capitals). Then, in 2005, the IFBB introduced a ‘20 percent rule’ that requested female athletes in a number of categories decrease their muscularity by a fifth. *** The uneasy differences between male and female roles in bodybuilding stem not from the competitors themselves, but from the judging system. Much of this trickles down from the upper echelons of the sport, though there are specific problems that arise in China. I meet competitive bodybuilder Lisa Liu at her studio in Beijing. In addition to running her business as a gym photographer, she is one of the country’s most successful fitness athletes. Having gained sponsorship from a supplement brand, she trains for four to five hours a day and can bench press 100 kilograms. “Judging in China is below par,” she says. “The bikini contest is more about beauty than muscles. As long as female contestants look beautiful and skinny, judges think they’re great – even if they don’t have muscles. A woman I know is a pole-dancing teacher, who never spends time building up her muscles, but she does well in competitions every time because she’s beautiful. “In China, they are like swimsuit models, 90 percent of whom don’t have much muscle to speak of. If they were entering international competitions, they would be knocked out in the first round.” Her latter judgment may be unduly harsh. While it is clear that few Chinese competitors are

globally competitive, an increasing number (including Lulu Zhu, who I met at IWF) are placing well at international-level competitions. But Liu is not alone in her criticism of judging in China. One male athlete, who speaks to me on condition of anonymity, says that judges are affiliated with bodybuilding teams, and that it is almost impossible to win without joining one. “It’s very political. Judges have stakes in gyms and they want their athletes to win so they can increase their fees for personal trainers,” he says, pointing to other commercial interests, like equipment businesses and supplement lines. The athlete tells me that he once entered a contest independently and placed lower than he – and fellow entrants – expected. After joining a team, he secured a second-place finish, which he feels would have otherwise been impossible. At IWF, Head Judge Rocky Cao had been adamant that team membership makes no difference. “Whether you’re on a team or on your own, the judges are fair to the athletes,” he told me. “Some might belong to a big team but the judges used to be athletes – they know what it feels like to be treated unfairly. So they are trying their best to just judge how the competitors look on the stage.” Bodybuilding has always been shrouded in controversy. Steroid use, gender inequality and the dangers of extreme fitness have long been talking points in the sport. But the growth of these competitions in China reflects something very positive: the increased interest in health and fitness. Extreme fitness may be a niche pursuit, but it is symptomatic of wider gym culture. One suspects that as China grows stronger, so will its bodybuilders.

Additional reporting by Lin Yin

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The Science of Stupidity

Inverting the Genetic Code by Lena Gidwani

sk not what your genes have done to make you smart, but what they’ve done to make you stupid. Few of us are as smart as we’d like to be. You may be sharper than Hoyt but dimmer than Sally. You may be a better writer than Annette, but Julian trumps when it comes to long division and trivia. Oh, and Phil, let’s not forget how much better he is at playing the violin than you are. Human intelligence is a complex trait. For the most (and measurable) part, an IQ test – the most common of which is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – remains by far the most powerful predictor of intelligence and of the life outcomes that people care most about in the modern world. And this matters a lot, because smarter people generally do better at school, make more money, enjoy better health, raise cleverer children, feel happier and, just to rub it in, perhaps live longer as well. Where does intelligence come from? How is it built? For years and years researchers have tried hard to find the exact answers in our genes. With the rise of cost-effective genome sequencing, they’ve examined the genomes of thousands of people, looking for variants that unmistakably affect intelligence. And lo and behold, they have found an impressive total of… two. One determines the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and affects IQ only late

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in life; the other seems to build a bigger brain, but on average it raises IQ by all of a measly 1.29 points. Other genetic factors may thus be at work: a recent report established that several hundred gene variants taken together seemed to account for 40 to 50 percent of the differences in intelligence among the 3,500 subjects studied. But the researchers couldn’t tell which of these genes created any sizeable effects, and when they tried to use the genes to predict differences in intelligence, they could account for only 1 percent of the differences in IQ, bringing them back to square one. So although there have been some suggestions, no single gene has yet been conclusively linked to intelligence, much to the disappointment of would-be parents looking to influence and modify their future child’s genetic makeup through advanced reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). This has led to a number of people asking: what if we’ve been thinking about the genetics of intelligence from completely the wrong angle? Simply think of it as an example of how models have to sometimes be inverted or even turned inside out in the light of evidence, or in this case, the lack of it. This provocative hypothesis sets forth that differences in intelligence are not the

presence or absence of smart genes per se, but rather the accumulation of random differences in construction in the genome that arose during human evolution. It says that humanity has an evolved baseline intelligence, or the same basic blueprint. Where we differ, and what explains observed differences in intelligence, is how well our bodies can follow this blueprint. The most intelligent individuals will be the ones whose bodies most accurately follow and reproduce their genetic code. Innate differences in intelligence are not explained by differences in design but by differences in construction, better known as mutations. These mutations may have conferred genetic variants which are non-specific, diverse and far more idiosyncratic. This means that the mutations affecting intelligence in one person may be totally different from those affecting it in another, meaning that there will be no genes ‘for intelligence.’ In other words, mutations can therefore push an individual to one side or the other of the smartness bell curve, giving rise to the roots, or genetics, of stupidity. So the next time you see Sally, Julian or Phil, don’t play the comparison game and beat yourself up; just blame your great-great-grandfather for your inability to be bright, do long division or play the violin well.

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Preparing for a Second Baby

Don’t Get Complacent, It’s a Whole New Ball Game by Allyn Zamora, M.D.

repping for child number two can be both overwhelming and rewarding at the same time. Even though you have been through pregnancy and childbirth before, the body changes and experiences you will have with your second pregnancy will still be unique and different. Being pregnant with your second baby is more challenging physically, mentally and emotionally, as you will be taking care of your first child while pregnant and are responsible for the emotional adjustment and acceptance of the older child towards the new addition to the family. Another important factor to consider is the time interval between your pregnancies. If there is a big gap, consider enrolling in a prenatal class to refresh your memory and update yourself; you will be amazed how much new information you can get, and this could also help you connect with other expecting mothers who you can exchange notes with.

Prenatal care

As each pregnancy is unique and requires the same level of care, you will need to go to your prenatal check-ups with the same frequency as your first pregnancy. But if you had any medical complications during your first pregnancy, like gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced hypertension, you should be monitored more frequently by your obstetrician.

What to expect on your second pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). This is common in the first half of pregnancy and can be mild or severe. If you did not experience nausea and vomiting the first time around then you are very lucky, but do not assume that the second time will be the same. Sleeping and fatigue. In your first pregnancy you could rest at the first sign of fatigue. However, the second time around, caring for the first child may make you extra tired and sleep-deprived. Lower back pain. This is more common in a second pregnancy. The expanding belly and extra weight you gain can cause back strain, and if your first child is still young, lifting, bending and carrying them can add to the strain and cause more frequent lower back pain. Earlier perception of quickening or baby’s movement. As you previously experienced how it feels when your baby moved, you can now recognize the baby movement earlier.

Childbirth and labor

Labor and childbirth are quicker the second time because the cervix and vaginal tissues yield more readily to the pressure of the baby's head, decreasing the amount of time it takes to push the baby out. If you delivered your first baby through caesarian section, you can actually plan and choose your date of delivery with your obstetrician. After delivery, most second-time mothers are much more sensitive to the postpartum pains caused by the contractions of the uterus as it shrinks back to its pre-pregnancy size and return to its normal location. These are usually mild for first-time mothers because they have better uterine muscle tone so the uterus contracts and stays contracted, compared to second-time mothers in whom the uterus intermittently relaxes and contracts again. Breastfeeding can also make postpartum pains more intense because the baby’s sucking triggers the release of hormone oxytocin, which causes the uterus to contract. It is also common for you to feel some degree of depression or postpartum blues a few days after your delivery. This is often caused by several factors that could include: emotional exhaustion following the excitement and fear you experienced during pregnancy and delivery; the discomfort you feel after giving birth; the fatigue from the lack of sleep; your anxiety over your ability to provide appropriate and adequate infant care to the new baby and to the older sibling; body image concerns. Spousal and familial support is very crucial during this period, and organizing help or a close family member to aid you with both the new baby and the older child before your

due date can help you cope with the new challenges and responsibilities you will face.

How to prepare your first child

Emotionally preparing and helping your first child accept and adjust to his or her new role as big brother or sister is a big responsibility, but both parents can help with the transition by creating a sense of excitement and anticipation for the arrival of the new sibling and assuring them that although the new baby will take a lot of time and attention, there will still be plenty of time and love for her or him. Sit down and talk to them about the advantages of having a sibling to play with and how lucky the new baby will be to have them as a big brother or sister. You can also bring them with you during your regular prenatal consultations so they can hear the new baby’s heartbeat and watch the baby during ultrasound examinations. After delivery, you can consider letting your first child visit the hospital as soon as possible to bond with the new baby. At home, give them the opportunity to help you take care of the baby. For example, they can assist you during the changing of the baby’s diaper or help push the baby stroller. The important thing is that your first child needs to be involved so they will feel the baby is an extension of the family and not a replacement.

> Allyn Zamora is an obstetrician and gynecologist at United Family Guangzhou clinic, 1/F, Annex, picc bldg, 301 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, by Jinsui lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区广州大道中301号人保大厦南塔副楼首层 (4008 919 191)

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CITY SCENES Oakwood Presents a Ravishing Jazz Night (Supported by )

The evening of March 10 saw a bluesy gathering of friends and customers in the Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, the first luxury brand of Oakwood in China. The event began with a vibrant jazz dance that delighted everyone and set the lively mood for the evening. While enjoying the buffet served by Oakwood, guests mingled to jazzy melodies in the outstanding Oakroom Restaurant & Bar, delighting in the raffle games prepared by That’s PRD. General manager of the Oakwood Premier Guangzhou Edward Lim took the opportunity to extend gratitude to Oakwood’s residents and customers. The night came to an end with an awe-inspiring saxophone performance.

AmCham South China Report – Multinationals Show Greater Confidence in the Direction of Chinese Economy The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) released its 2016 White Paper on the Business Environment in China and 2016 Special Report on the State of Business in South China on March 1. The 322-page White Paper, now in its eighth year, presents a highly researched, exhaustively cited account of the on-the-ground business environment in China and argues for the nation’s leadership to “keep moving forward and accelerate the pace” of economic reform. The 2016 Special Report on the State of Business, meanwhile, aggregates and analyzes the experiences of the 246 companies who participated in the chamber’s annual State of Business Study. This year, 75.6 percent of participants reported that their primary business focus was providing goods or services to the Chinese market, while only 24.4 percent reported a primary focus of manufacturing for export.

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The 21st Francophonie Festival in China Organized by the French consulate, the Swiss consulate, members of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and numerous Chinese partners, the Francophonie festival in China gathers hundreds of thousands of people yearly around numerous events in many domains: music, art, cinema, sport, literature, gastronomy, performing arts, etc. This year, the festival featured Congolese photographer Baudouin Mouanda who introduced an exhibition on the S.A.P.E. (Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People), French author Frédéric Ciriez who introduced his book Mélo and award-winning director Abderrahmane Sissako with his film Timbuktu. During the festival, a Francophone karaoke was launched in China in more than 3,500 KTVs, and a WeChat game centered on Francophone expressions and French spellings was held for beginners to practice the charming language.

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One of the hottest events of the year, the 2016 Chili Cook-off was held on March 19 in Shenzhen at Coyote’s Mexican Cantina and on March 26 in Guangzhou at McCawley’s Bar & Grill. Several teams showed off their chili-cooking prowess, with the winners proudly walking away with well-earned prizes. The spicy event attracted lots of hot food lovers, flocking to the venues in both cities for a whole afternoon of chili-tasting fun. Attendees sampled the prepared chilies to determine their favorites and vote, with a buffet of nacho chips and corn bread as well as a selection of dips to complete the foodie affair. A lucky draw was held at the end of the event; lucky winners headed home with large Nogogo baskets. Twenty percent of the proceeds from both events went to charity, with the Chili Cook-off in Guangzhou donating the amount to Paws Animal Rescue.

Ecuadorian Roses Land in China Southern Airlines – Beautiful Gift for a Woman Who Dreams High

2016 Guangzhou British Day

The Consulate General of Ecuador in Guangzhou, together with Asia’s biggest airline, China Southern Airlines, hosted a campaign entitled An Ecuadorian Rose for a Woman Who Dreams High on March 8 in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to celebrate International Women’s Day. Presenting fresh, premium Ecuadorian roses to the female passengers aboard the airline on this special day, the Ecuadorian consulate offered the best varieties of rose, which are grown on the slopes of the volcanoes in Ecuador. Ambassador of Ecuador in China Jose Borja, Consul General of Ecuador in Guangzhou Mariella Molina and Executive Vice President of China Southern Airlines Ren Jidong toasted to celebrate this International Women’s Day and announced the formal start of the campaign.

A fantastic day was had by all visitors to Guangzhou British Day. Many a guest from both local and international communities gathered together at the wonderful venue of Guangzhou Nanfang International School to mark the fifth anniversary of this fun event, with over 3,000 joining. The foggy and rainy weather didn’t dampen the spirits or enthusiasm of the visitors, who celebrated the day in authentic British style. British bands played live music and over 60 prizes were given away in the lucky draws, including two round-trip tickets to London courtesy of British Airways.

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he second edition of Good France tantalized South China last month. Since debuting last year, the event has taken place in 1,500 restaurants around the world, 61 of which are in China. Assisted by a culinary team of international renown, the Consulate General of France in Guangzhou selected nine restaurants in South China, six in Guangzhou and one in Shenzhen, to present the creme de la creme of French gastronomy.

n March 4, Club Italia Master held a press conference in Guangzhou, presenting their development strategy in China. Strategic partners include Consul General of Italy in Guangzhou Laura Egoli, Deputy Secretary General of Guangdong Provincial Government Zhao Kun, Deputy Director General of Guangdong Sports Bureau Lin Ying, Executive Director of Club Italia Master Massimiliano Suglia and President of NanAo Sports Fei Shusheng.

n International Women’s Day, the Australian Consulate-General, Guangzhou held a cocktail party to introduce Claire Wright. Wright, well known as a prominent female public intellectual, award-winning historian and author in Australia, won the 2014 Stella Prize for Women’s Writing with her book The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka. Her researches include Australian history and gender history and politics, among others.

arch 3 saw the launch of the spring and summer series of Uniqlo and Lemaire in Guangzhou. Offering an ideal wardrobe filled with flexible and versatile pieces one can wear every day, this spring and summer collection meets the need for light summer attire. With a wide range of color options, the collection consists of 35 items for the ladies and 37 for gentlemen.

arch 8 saw the inaugural China International Women’s Film Festival Awards Ceremony in Guangzhou. Co-organized by the British consulate, the China International Women’s Film Festival awarded several prominent actresses and female directors. The aim of the festival is to reevaluate Chinese films screened in the past year from a feminine point of view and to popularize feminism in China.

n the night of March 17, SO’O LK Hair Salon threw its 12th spring reception party at the Garden Hotel. The Oscar-themed soiree was attended by over 900 guests, with staff from the hair salon’s 34 branches dressing up in numerous fun outfits. SO’O LK has steadily grown in the past years in a challenging market through visionary management and the overall commitment of its staff.

epal participated in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) from February 25 to 27 at Pazhou International Center. The fair provided an ideal platform for fresh promotions and visibility of Nepal as an exotic holiday getaway next door to China. With the provision of gratis visas to Chinese visitors to Nepal, this is certainly a perfect time for Chinese tourists to visit Nepal.

ine importer Aussino celebrated the 20th anniversary of its establishment in Guangzhou, holding the first wine festival of the year. A golf tournament for the festival teed off on March 18, attracting 70 wine enthusiasts and golf players, while March 19 saw an exciting wine carnival held in the Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou with attendance of more than 2,000 wine lovers.

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hujiang Party Pier and Art Culture District has been upgraded to an urban space not to be duplicated, incorporating music, art, food, fashion and tourism. Located on the west of Pazhou, bars like JZ Club, Lucky Jack and The Clock fill the area with music, while the food scene offers diversified options such as Mexican, American, Japanese and Chinese cuisines, among many others.

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EAt/drink GOSSIP Out with the old and in with (some) new – that seems to be Guangzhou’s approach to spring cleaning this year. Well that, and spewing nonstop torrential downpours to wash away the grime of winter. If the following were snow day school closings, we’d be pretty psyched, because there are tons. But in this case, we’re genuinely sad to see these venues go. Capone’s, the two-monthold mafia sandwich shop on Xingsheng Lu, is closed temporarily for mysterious ‘renovations,’ but rumors would suggest the po-po shut them down – and not like in the Kesha song. Over on Jianshe Liu, Mexican veteran Tekila announced it has officially closed to “start new projects.” All hail to Tristan’s TexMex Restaurant and Bar, new divine ruler of burritos. French hangout Le Saint-Tropez also turned off its purple lamps last month, leaving us crepe-less and alone. One street over, Cajun House is donning blue tarps in what looks like an unfortunate case of poor business. The branch on Xingsheng Lu, however, is still taking orders per usual. In brighter news, Hope & Sesame (p66) speakeasy is now accepting visitors, but only if you prove victorious in their game of ‘hard to get.’ Sun in Sky – a cool lounge and fashion showroom housed in the white silos on Party Pier – unveiled part of its interior last month just in time for Guangdong Fashion Week. Spring is all about showing some skin, and club Kiss Bottle (new in Happy Valley Mall) and Sexy Salad (opening on April 28 on Zhujiang Xi Lu) look poised to make an impression. Word has it a new Latin club is also set to open near Central Plaza, Taojin later this month, so that should certainly shake things up come May!

SIX OF THE BEST… Smoothies

Tropical Mango Craving a burst of tropical tang? Hui Lau Shan is the place. Swap dairy with fresh coconut milk and indulge in layers of mango puree, tapioca balls and hints of papaya. RMB25.

Honey Banana Dusted with ground cinnamon, this creamy banana beverage is the perfect complement to a light summer’s meal. Savor the fruit’s natural sweetness and ask for no added sugar. RMB35.

> Hui Lau Shan, Shop A026, B/F, Central District, Mall of the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城花城广场花城汇中区负一层商场A026 号铺 (3832 5502)

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Acai Berry Blended with crushed ice and frozen berries, Chois Coffee’s chilled yogurt smoothie with blueberry falls somewhere between teasingly tart and subtly sweet. RMB38. > Chois Coffee, Unit 13, 11 Hai’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城海安路11 号之一第十三单元 (3869 2518)

Kale This all-organic green smoothie combines a secret ratio of veggies and fruit from California for a rich, nutty brew teeming with vitamins and minerals. RMB35/40.

> CA1, 1/F, Jiayu Emperor Mansion, 39 Huacheng Dadao (right of Zhujiang New Town Metro Station Exit A2), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城花城大道39号嘉裕君玥公馆首层（地铁珠江新城站A2出口广州海关旁) (3887 7116)

Pineapple Banana

Coconut Avocado If you still haven’t tried tennis star Li Na’s heavenly whipped beverage made for Element Fresh, you haven’t lived yet. Smooth and nourishing, it’s a wholesome makeover for the body. RMB38/58. > Element Fresh, Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路383号太古汇广场L302店 (3808 8506)

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Ricci’s new menu is juiced. Aside from cleansing cold-pressed varieties, the cafe churns out four fresh fruit and yogurt blends sweetened with all natural ingredients. RMB35/45. > Ricci Creative Eats, Shop 015B, 1/F, Baotai Shopping Plaza, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林和中路宝泰购物广场1楼015B室 (3809 6330)

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Deep-Sea Treasure

Mediterranean Cod Fillet with Red Pepper and Fennel by Jocelyn Richards

ild in flavor but rich in protein, cod is a versatile fish that can easily be adapted to all methods of cooking – in other words, you probably won’t mess it up. Raised in the deep, frigid waters of the North Atlantic and northern Pacific, this white-fleshed fish is best accented with warm, zesty aromas and colors. Still feeling hesitant? Find inspiration from an expert chef and follow the recipe below, which tops a pan-seared fillet with flowery fennel, spiced red pepper and a trace of lemon zest.

Ingredients: 4 pieces cod fish 1 lemon 400g purple (or regular) potato 180g fennel 20g olives 3 red peppers 1/4 chili pepper 250ml chicken stock 1 clove garlic 2-3 cherry tomatoes Sea salt Olive oil

Preparation: Cod Fish 1. Cut the cod fish into 180gram pieces and marinate with lemon zest, sea salt and olive oil. 2. Grill the cod on a hot frying pan. 3. Place the fish in the oven at 180 degrees for about eight to 10 minutes.

Crushed Potatoes 1. Wash the potatoes and boil in salted water until soft. 2. Cut the fennel in quarters and place in a vacuum bag. Add olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. 3. Steam potatoes until soft (about 40 minutes). 4. Peel the cooked potatoes and crush them with a fork. 5. Chop the fennel and add together with the potatoes. 6. Season with sea salt, pepper and add the chopped olives.

Red Pepper Sauce 1. Wash and cut the red peppers into small pieces. 2. Heat a pan with olive oil and saute the red peppers with garlic and chili. 3. Roast for about five minutes before adding the chicken stock. 4. Cover peppers with aluminum foil and put in the oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. 5. After peppers are removed from aluminum, blend in a food processor until smooth. Presentation Using a spoon, drizzle the warm red pepper sauce in the center of a plate. Place the crushed potatoes on top. Pan-fry halved cherry tomatoes in olive oil and sea salt and place around the center. Set the grilled cod fish on top and garnish with mixed herbs.

> This recipe is courtesy of Executive Chef Marco Ullrich of the Park Hyatt Guangzhou, 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华夏路16号 (3769 1234)

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Waitin’ on Wednesday

Not ready to go all out? Keep it chill with a sample beer paddle (RMB50) at Hooley’s Irish Pub and take advantage of 20 percent off craft brews all night long.

Tiger Tuesdays by Jocelyn Richards and Matthew Bossons

Drinking on the Cheap Every Night of the Week

DIARY OF A BOOZeHOUND

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> Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101 (3886 2675)

We’ve done the research – there’s very little happening on Tuesday nights. Thankfully, Bondi Bar and Grill enables weeknight drinking with beer pong and 20 percent off Tiger.

> Bondi Bar and Restaurant, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路11号兴盛汇3层3铺 (3809 8064)

Monday Musings

You. Made. It. Celebrate one workday down at Revolucion Cocktail, where select potions are buy-oneget-one-free from 7.30pm-midnight on Mondays only. > Revolucion Cocktail, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号 (3802 9960)

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Thursday Thriller

Make a statement before the weekend. Come in your best heels (guys, you too) to enjoy 50 percent off cocktails at Song’s Club. No heels, no deals!

> Song’s Club, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区兴盛路兴盛汇3楼 (3887 5888)

Freebie Fridays

In a perfect world, everything would be free on Fridays. The Brew comes pretty close with buy-one-get-one-free house mixed drinks, beer and house wine from 4-8.30pm! > The Brew Sports Bar and Grill, West Section, Baolin Garden, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路华讯街保林苑西区 (3804 9549)

Saturday Spiked

Saturdays are for cartoons, pyjamas and… vodka. Head to 63 Burger & Booze to savor any soft drink with a healthy shot of Absolut Vodka mixed in for only RMB38.

> 63 Burger & Booze, Shop 12-13, Bravo Plaza, 1 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城金穗路1号邦华环球广场12-13铺 (3888 5086)

Super Sundays

Spend your day of ‘rest’ wisely and guzzle down buyone-get-one-free craft beer bottles at Rebel Rebel. Their daily happy hour special (Tiger Beer and wines for RMB20) is also available from 5-8pm. > Rebel Rebel, 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区体育东路42号 (8520 1579)

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Over Easy

Easy Like Sunday Mornin’ by Lena Gidwani

e all know the British invented drinking, but did you know they invented brunch as well? This in-between meal – not quite breakfast, not quite lunch – has been greatly improved by the addition of daytime-appropriate bubbly, due in part to the popularity of the ‘hair of the dog’ cure — drink more booze and your hangover will disappear. While this wave of alcohol-soaked midday dining may have its roots across the pond, what could be a more natural activity for us Guangzhouers than a sociable meal and excessive amounts of mimosas? Over Easy is the city’s latest all-day fusion brunch bistro, brought to you by Senses, the culinary artistes behind 63 Burger & Booze and Steak & Burger. Bright and airy, with loads of outdoor patio seating, hanging shrubberies and green sunshades, this double shop front is welcoming, and there are no judgmental eyes here. One can eat sweet treats for dinner: try the egg waffles (RMB68) or the fluffy carrot hotcakes (RMB68) drizzled with maple syrup and topped with a dollop of fresh ricotta, fruit, seeds and plenty of edible blossoms that add zest and color. More on the ‘br’ than the ‘unch’ side of things, dishes like baked eggs (RMB68) come in a delicious hot ramekin of sausages,

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vegetables, cheese and almonds, while the benedict crumpets with ham, pastrami, runny eggs and hollandaise sauce (RMB48) delight. Those who seek a hit of omega-3 should try the smoked salmon on open-face, multigrain toast (RMB68). Topped with arugula, it’s simple, healthy and hits the spot. Vegetarian items are marked, but it is wise to note that eggs are included in these dishes, so will be more suited to ovo-lacto types. There are healthier choices like soy scrambled eggs (RMB58), Bircher muesli with poached pears (RMB78) and salads. For those wanting heavier mains for late afternoons or evenings, the brief selection of pastas and sandwiches will go down well. Himalayan pink salt, cracked black pepper and granulated brown sugar sit in bowls on each table, a nice touch that hints at Over Easy’s attention to detail. We mentioned bubbly, didn’t we? Try an Innocent Bystander sparkling Moscato, a refreshing sipper that offers delicious aromas of pink grapefruit, mandarin, cotton candy and toffee apple. If the occasion fits, pair the Southern Cross Silver sparkling series (RMB268/bottle) with fresh orange juice (RMB38/48) for fizzy mimosas. Smoothies (RMB40/50) are recommended too; ask for a refreshing berries girl

or the Hulk for a solid punch of green power. Over Easy also sells plenty of fresh baked bread, pastries and desserts, made daily to match coffees and teas. A note on the service: you will have to order at the main counter, and it can be a tad on the slow side, so be warned if you’re absolutely famished or the impatient type. All in all, Over Easy is a decent celebration of all things breakfast and lunch, offered up as leisurely as possible. Price: RMB100 Who’s going: Late risers, eggs-pert diners (and drinkers) Good for: Eggs, meat and bread, boozy brunches > 11 Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城清风街广粤天地11铺 (3726 1529)

Gretna Green

Far From Scotland by Jocelyn Richards

eep in the heart of southern Scotland lies Gretna Green, a village famous for hosting runaway weddings in the late 1700s when laws tightened marriage requirements in England and Wales. The BBC estimates that at least 5,000 still tie the knot within Gretna’s borders each year, which would translate to one out of every six Scottish weddings. Emerging from the underground metro station in Zhujiang New Town, one feels strikingly detached from Caledonia’s emerald expanse. A 10-minute walk through towering skyscrapers leads one to Fuli Yingfeng plaza, where Guangzhou’s version of Gretna Green stands opposite Friends hangout Central Perk. Inside, a fully stocked bar, wine racks and overhead flags give the impression of a homey Scottish pub, but the eatery is better described as a Western-Chinese diner. Dishes like the Malaysian curry with seafood in a bread bowl (RMB68) or chicken fillet demae ramen (RMB36) strike one as

those found in a cha chaan teng, but a few expert touches reveal the owner is attempting something greater. Single-origin coffees (RMB38), for example, bring a taste of beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia and Jamaica. There’s also a thick beverage menu with everything from Dorothy Angel Pink Sparkling Wine (RMB218) to Punk IPA (RMB48). The mains, too, burst with sophistication – at least in name. Grilled foie gras with blueberry sauce (RMB138), baked lobster with cheese and mushroom (RMB238) and Australian thick-cut sirloin with apple and black pepper sauce (RMB168) are among the pricier options. Yet again, when steaming dishes are finally delivered – and repositioned over and over again by a pair of shaky hands – one feels far from the culinary finesse of Europe. An overwhelming sense that something is ‘off’ heightens concern that the sirloin is undercooked, even for an order of medium-rare.

The risotto with black truffle (RMB48) is prepared fairly well, with an appetizing but salty balance of cream and potent truffle. Listed as a recommended item, the cream and cheese pudding with crisp fritter (RMB28) tastes more like artificial whipped cream topped with crushed corn flakes. Spare your sweet tooth the disappointment. If Gretna Green anticipated flocks of eager couples at its doorstep, it probably didn’t consider the inherent challenge of recreating a Scottish village in southern China. Prompting runaways, on the other hand, is something it could definitely accomplish. Price: RMB100 Who’s going: Local newlyweds, girls-dayout parties Good for: Afternoon tea sets, single-origin coffee

> Shop 122, Fuli Yingfeng Bldg, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华强路2号富力盈丰大厦122铺, 格霖小镇 (180 2859 2925)

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O’New

Fully Charged by Jocelyn Richards

hen college buds Chen Xin and He Qiqian quit their prestigious jobs at Standard Chartered to open a salad bar, their families weren’t exactly thrilled. “I didn’t tell my wife or in-laws for months,” says Chen, wincing at the memory. “In China, decisions have to win approval from the whole family, and I was sure they’d say no.” Chen and He have been inseparable since university, finding jobs together at HSBC before pursuing identical career paths. The world of banking, however, meant long, tedious days beneath the glare of fluorescent lights. Ten years into the practice, the two slipped into a routine of paper cuts, instant noodles and burgeoning bellies. “We both gained weight without even really noticing,” explains He. “On weekday nights, we would leave work around 8pm, rush to a fast-food place and just inhale our food. So on weekends, it seemed okay to treat ourselves to a nicer – albeit large – meal, which probably wasn’t great for our bodies either.” Instead of surrendering to workplace woes, the duo conspired to pack up their desk plants and turn to a fresh venture: opening a wholesome Western cafe in Mall of the World. The eatery, O’New (which is supposed to sound like ‘all new’), champi-

ons a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. A collection of robust salads (designed to fill, not starve) comprise the bulk of the menu, along with a creamy spinach pesto pasta (RMB48) and panini (RMB30-43) that have a bad habit of selling out by noon. When it comes to the greens, you really can’t go wrong. The slow-cooked Norwegian salmon salad (RMB58), for instance, is dressed with fresh asparagus, kidney beans, bell peppers, baby corn, olives and yellow mustard. More obscure combos include the quinoa fresh mushroom salad with green grape dressing (RMB40) and the avocado and grapefruit over romaine, drizzled with mint sauce (RMB40). In the case of the Mediterranean roast beef and potato with Middle Eastern dressing (RMB58), the tender steak reveals the quality of ingredients at O’New, which – aside from the locally sourced seafood – are either imported or purchased at Western supermarkets in Haizhu. The olive oil grilled vegetable salad with balsamic vinaigrette (RMB45) combines roasted bell peppers, pumpkin, potatoes, mushrooms, squash, cashews and okra for an eclectic mash-up of vitamins and minerals. Though taste buds may long for a fatty foil to the veggie overload (like cheese), the dish is – largely to the stubbornness of O’New’s founders – undeniably nutritious. The coolest part of the cafe’s well-being initiative? Customers will soon receive discounts on meals based on their level of exercise for the week, confirmed via apps like Health on iPhones or Nike+ Running. A specific scheme is still in the works. Sitting before a wall of orange outlets – O’New’s signature logo – the two friends reflect on the greater vision of their endeavor. “We hope this will be a place for people to refuel and recharge,” concludes He. Price: RMB50 Who’s going: Athletes, businessmen on lunch break Good for: Exercise-based discounts, outlandish but delicious dressings

> Shop MW22a, -1/F, Central District, Mall of the World (next to Holly’s Coffee), 89 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区花城大道89号珠江新城花城汇中区负一层MW22a商铺 (2988 0428)

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The Aussie Wine Expert

Interview with Everwise Founder Michael Tse by Tom Lee

ichael Tse is the go-to guy when it comes to Australian wine. Since bringing his company, Everwise Wine, to the mainland 12 years ago, it has expanded to sell French, Spanish and now Italian bottles, but Tse still makes a point of sourcing all the Australian produce himself.

Tell us about the things you’re most excited about for 2016. We’ve had really strong growth in the last few years while some other wine companies, they are suffering because of the sudden shift from the super premium wine, used for gifts or to show off, to everyday, real drinking wine. In 2016, we will concentrate more… on Italian wine. We will still focus on Australian wine, but branch out more. And also we will branch out to do more for private clients. Previously, wine was pretty much for entertainment… but I can see more and more people, just private individuals, they are drinking wine for enjoyment…. We want

private customers to drink wine at home or very, very casually with friends. And I can see it’s not a big thing yet, but it is starting for local Chinese.

How do you plan to encourage that? Firstly, through my own contacts, but also through online, through WeChat. We will do more cross promotions with companies like Alibaba, Taobao, to branch out to a different level of market… They have a much wider platform. The only problem for us is that our wines are all good wine, all quite expensive wine comparatively. Right now, the online platforms are concentrating on super cheap wine, like RMB100 for three bottles – I don’t even know how they can afford the shipping costs! So that will be a challenge for us, to go in but at a different price level. We will also work with Wine Australia to give wine courses.

The tax China places on imported wine is notoriously high. Is the situation

looking up at all? It’s getting better. China and Australia have signed an agreement that starting from 2016, so from now, the import tax of 18 percent will slowly drop to 0 by 2018. But that’s only the import tax, and you know China has – I don’t even know how many taxes there are, but in total we pay about 48 to about 50 percent. And this is only taxes, and there are different charges as well. When you bring in the wine you need to get the certificates, and there are quite a few of them and they all cost money.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start getting into wine more? Drink with friends. And drink with people who already know something about wine. > For the full interview with Michael Tse, visit our website: www.thatsmags.com/guangzhou. For more information on Everwise Wine, visit everwisewine.com

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Hope & Sesame

Inconspicuous Inebriations by Lena Gidwani

rohibition may have ended in 1933, but speakeasies never died – or at least their legacy survives. The birthplace of cocktails, these dens for illegal boozing acquired their moniker because guests spoke softly while inside so as not to alert the police or neighbors. Taking on a mythical status, today they still whisper of clandestine doors, chalices brimming with homemade concoctions and suave bartenders with aprons and French names like Bastien. Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou’s first and only expat-run speakeasy, lives up to the legend. Hidden away in a narrow passage on Miaoqian Xi Lu, the subtle entrance blends right in – look for a fridge and little curios like brass doorknockers and lucky cats. In order to gain entry, you will need to pass an interrogation led by a secreted intercom, or if it’s less crowded, a dapper chap who keeps the shtick going with questions like: “Under what name did you make a reservation?” and “Who told you about us?” It’s hush-hush, and finding the door is all part of the allure here at Hope & Sesame. If you’re timely and tap the side of your nose, the covert entrance might just be revealed. Inside, the feel is chic, elegantly aloof

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to trends and refreshingly cozy, despite the caged walls. Much of the experimental mixology will raise eyebrows, but if your curiosity is tickled by sous-vide infusions, deep punch bowls of iniquity, flavored ice and creations that promise to get you high on life and love, you’re all set. The artistic menu of nouveau signature cocktails is mercifully short. Hope & Sesame (RMB78) is the most celebrated drink; order it for a welcome surprise or try deciphering the secret recipe on the menu (if you know Morse code). For something out of the blue, sip on a Mr. Chang (RMB88), made with infused Scotch, homemade bitters, Xinjiang dates and goji berries. Time permitting, do spend a moment poring over the menu, for you will notice wicked mixes, bottles that will excite the soberest of types and great attention to detail. For a speakeasy, there’s been an awful lot of buildup and good noise about Hope & Sesame. How well can you keep it a secret? Price: RMB90 Who’s going: Covert alliances, highbrows, bootleggers Good for: Weeknight adventures, crafty concoctions

> 48 Miaoqian Xi Jie, Yuexiu District 越秀区庙前西街48号 (188 1935 3462)

Wut Put

Help Your Shellf(ish) TEXT and photos by Tristin Zhang

uggling a pepper shaker in one hand and spray bottle of sake in the other, we soak our skewered goodies in flavor, inhaling wisps of smoky aroma. Wut Put – the half bar, half barbecue joint located upstairs from German restaurant 1920 – is named after the Cantonese word for ‘lively.’ Yet at 9pm on a Saturday night, the place is anything but. We arrive to catch the scattered conversation of a party on their way out. “A thousand kuai for six of us, that’s not bad,” one man comments. “Yeah, it’s just that I’m still hungry,” retorts another. The first impressions echo popular concerns on dianping.com, which rate Wut Put portions as small and overpriced. For us, the shop is a glamorized street barbecue stand. But instead of retrieving ingredients from a stained fridge, waiters

snatch shellfish from aquariums in the back of the restaurant and plop them onto sizzling hotplates. In lieu of a streetside symphony, Wut Put moves to the beat of funky pop music. Stacked Coca Cola crates form resourceful (though flimsy) chairs, and each table is equipped with a gas-fueled brazier, spice shakers and dice cups – because who doesn’t love a game of Chinese Liar’s Dice over briny seafood and beer? The seafood itself is reassuringly fresh. Eight options are pictured on the menu, the best of which turn out to be the watery scallop (RMB38), rich cockle (RMB8/one, RMB38/six) and shy whelk (RMB15). Bowls of diced green onions, crushed garlic and pepper stand by as extra garnish for the greasy crustaceans.

Despite fashioning itself as a bar, Wut Put’s drink options are lamentably limited. Unless you’re down with Coca Cola (RMB8) or Tiger beer (RMB20), it’s probably better to scout out another of Jianshe Liu’s copious pubs. Cheap, open late and pleasingly Chinese, Wut Put typifies the charm of thrifty college nights out. If you’re over 25, however, that ‘charm’ will probably just disappoint. Price: RMB100 per person Who’s going: Friends of the owner, local foodies Good for: DIY barbecue, rowdy rounds of Liar’s Dice

> 5/F, Yuhai Shijie, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路1号誉海食街5楼 (8376 5973)

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The Murmur in a Childhood Dream by Davide Cabassi Concert

Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream Concert

Italian pianist Davide Cabassi – winner of the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition – made his debut at the early age of 13. Since then, Cabassi has cooperated with many an ensemble and orchestra, including the Munich Philharmonic and Russian Chamber Philharmonic. Featured in a film documentary about the 12th Van Cliburn Piano Competition broadcasted in the US, Cabassi is especially popular among American audiences. This month, he will play works from Schumann, Beethoven and Mussorgsky for Guangzhou audiences. > Sun Apr 24, 3pm; RMB180. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

This year marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing. Yet his works are immortal, as is his ability to extol the unfeigned sentiment of mankind. Selecting classic musical compositions derived from Shakespeare’s works, Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra will perform at Xinghai Concert Hall to honor this literary master. In addition to presenting familiar tunes, the concert will also feature brief intervals of storytelling. Jing Huan, the conductor of the orchestra, will share the unique tales that lie behind each piece of music. Come celebrate Shakespeare’s romanticism this April at Xinghai Concert Hall. > Sat Apr 23, 8pm; RMB80-280. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

Gaohu Master Yu Qiwei Cantonese

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The Hermit of Piano by Christian Blackshaw Piano Tutored by eminent British classical pianist Sir Clifford Curzon, Christian Blackshaw is a concert pianist of international stature. Returning to the piano after a lengthy interval following his wife’s death, Blackshaw’s musicianship didn’t forsake him. His performances still express a range of musical virtues – elegant with a poetic feel. For his China tour, Blackshaw has selected unique numbers to uplift audience members. Come experience this expressive performance live in Guangzhou. > Sun May 1, 8pm; Mon May 2, 3pm; RMB180-580. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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The Best of Maximilian Hecker China Tour Concert

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Traditional Chinese Music Concert

Gaohu – a high-pitched ‘erhu’ that resembles a fiddle – is a traditional instrument with roots in Guangdong and can be heard in Cantonese and Teochew operas. Acclaimed as the third-generation successor of gaohu, Yu Qiwei is one of the most renowned musicians in the realm of Guangdong music. Founded in 1975, Yu’s quintet has entertained a generation with classical pieces throughout the past 40 years. Explore the region’s musical culture and get to know this unique string instrument up close. > Fri-Sat Apr 8-9, 8pm; RMB100-300. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

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Across the Atlantic Ocean – Duo Guitar by Roberto Borbone and Lan Rowe Guitar

Lesoir Rock

Through trial and error, success and setback, Dutch rock band Lesoir has found their own sound and is adored by audiences across the Netherlands. In the words of the lead singer, “Making music is the ultimate means of personal feelings. Emotion is the basis of any art form.” After a fruitful tour in the UK where they inspired a producer to support their third album, Lesoir is psyched to commence their third China tour this month and will arrive in Guangzhou on April 29. > Fri Apr 29, 8pm; price TBC. T:Union, 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361365号东方花苑首层 (3659 7623)

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German music producer and songwriter Maximilian Hecker is adored for his delicate voice and troubadour-like quality, leaving an unconventional impression on fans. From his very first album Infinite Love Songs to the latest Spellbound Scenes of My Cure, Hecker, an all-around musician, has insisted on composing, singing and playing instruments on his own. During his China tour, Hecker will share littleknown anecdotes behind songs like ‘Pearly River Gates,’ inspired by his trip to Hong Kong, and ‘Partyworld,’ which is based on experiences in Taipei. Book your tickets to hear this aweinspiring German musician perform at Xinghai Concert Hall. > Fri Apr 15, 8pm; RMB100-380. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

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Confucius once said: “The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills.” Chinese music is often a manifestation of man’s relation to nature, expressed with soothing and sometimes piercingly pure sounds from ancient string instruments. This month, renowned musicians from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland will convene in Guangzhou to present a concert in salutation of traditional Chinese genres. This is a unique opportunity to hear the quintessential sounds of the Middle Kingdom as it would have been heard thousands of years ago. > Sat Apr 16, 8pm; RMB80-180. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

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Born in Naples, Roberto Borbone started learning classical guitar at age 9. A young Italian musician who shines in both solo performances and as a member of a chamber orchestra, Borbone has toured Europe and Asia on the Musical World Tour in China, 2013 and The Italian Portrait in Belgium, 2014. By his side is American guitarist Lan Rowe, who hails from Hawaii. Beginning lessons in guitar at age 10, Rowe has held countless concerts since his high school years and now teaches at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. This month, Rowe and Borbone will stop in Guangzhou on April 15 during their tour of Asia. Don’t miss this incredible pair together on stage. > Fri Apr 15, 8pm; RMB180. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Walk on the Sea by Duo García-Wintersohl

Weekend Brunch at Park Hyatt Guangzhou Brunch

An experienced pianist in chamber music who has performed throughout the Netherlands and Spain, Celia García’s repertoire covers the best of classical and contemporary. During her time in Guangzhou, García will collaborate with flutist Tim Wintersohl, a member of the Amsterdam Wind Quintet who toured China in 2014, stopping at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and the Chongqing Guotai Arts Center. Witness these two virtuosos live this month at the Guangzhou Opera House. > Fri Apr 22, 8pm; RMB180. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

Spoil yourself and get more out of the weekend with the ‘Brunch Tour’ at Park Hyatt Guangzhou – an exclusive, sumptuous and delicious culinary journey that promises a perfect rejuvenating weekend. The brunch includes self-service appetizers, seafood on ice, a lavish carving station, lobster bisque, unlimited fresh French oysters and a free flow of sparkling Italian wines. > Every Sat & Sun, noon-3pm; RMB468, subject to 15 percent service charge. The Dining Room, Park Hyatt Guangzhou, 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华夏路16号广州柏悦酒店 (3769 1234)

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Sakura Feast at W Guangzhou Japanese Kumoi Presents New Menu with Distinct Japanese Flavor New

The Open Kitchen Celebrates French Gourmet Cuisine French

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A Luncheon Indulgence at Limoni Italian There’s nothing more satisfying than a sumptuous Italian meal capped off with a delicious dessert. Enjoy Italian gourmet cuisine at Limoni restaurant in the form of a three-course set lunch menu that includes a homemade dessert buffet. Bon appetit! > Mon-Sun, 11.30am-2.30pm; RMB198, price subjects to 15 percent service charge. Limoni, The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店意轩西餐厅 (3813 6888)

Cherry blossoms are analogous with romance, and no one is more on board with that theme than pinkadorned W Guangzhou. Inspired by Japanese blooms, the chef of I By Inagiku offers an artfully sakura (cherry flower) collection blending the sweetness of cherry blossoms with a nourishing feast. The sakura cocktail, perfect for springtime sipping, will knock the taste buds right off your tongue. Sake gives this cocktail its flavor, while a dash of strawberry imparts its rosy hue. > Every day until Apr 30; 11.30am2.30pm lunch set, starts from RMB380; 5.30-10.30pm dinner set, starts from RMB680. I By Inagiku, 5/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城冼村路26号广州W酒店5 层稻菊日本料理 (6628 7830)

The award-winning Japanese restaurant Kumoi at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recently launched a new menu with nearly 40 creative Japanese delicacies. This is the first new menu crafted by the restaurant’s head chef Masanobu Hoshina since taking the post at Kumoi. The menu includes a series of house specialties and four sumptuous authentic set meals. Four lunch bento boxes (from RMB98 per box) and a brand new weekend buffet (RMB388) are sure to pamper your senses. > Ongoing; lunch bento boxes start from RMB98 per box, weekend buffet at RMB388, prices subject to 15 percent service charge. Kumoi, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路广州四季酒店云居 (8883 3901)

Langham Place, Guangzhou presents a gourmet French-themed buffet dinner at the Open Kitchen, featuring more than 30 types of delicacies prepared with fresh ingredients imported from France. At dinners, patrons stand a chance to win a round-trip air ticket from Guangzhou to Paris. The chef of Open Kitchen prepares pan-fried and slow-cooked foie gras with garlic toast on the side. Guests can enjoy popular dishes like flambe duck breast, which is cooked with a special sauce made primarily of duck blood (it’s delicious, trust us). Hot seafood dishes include salmon a la grenobloise and moules marinieres. The mouth-watering mol-au-vent and galette bretonne are also must-tries. > Every day until Apr 30, 6-10pm; RMB338 (Sun-Thu), RMB388 (Fri-Sat), children and seniors can enjoy a 50 percent discount, prices subject to 15 percent service charge. The Open Kitchen, Langham Place, Guangzhou, 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区新港东路638号广州朗豪酒店豪厨 (8916 3528)

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Macau International Clubbing Show Fair

2016 Lingnan Forum Series on International Management Forum The Lingnan Forum Series on International Management, organized by Lingnan MBA Center and Lingnan (University) College of Sun Yat-sen University will feature guest speakers discussing the ins and outs of international management. Each speaker is a senior executive from a multinational company. The forums will cover a wide range of business subjects in entrepreneurship, professional ethics and practical cases, marketing and branding and risk management. > Sat May 14 and 21, 6.30-8.30pm; free entry. W.T.Chan Auditorium, 3/F, Linnan Hall, Sun Yat-sen University, 135 Xingang Xi Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区新港西路 135号中山大学岭南堂3层陈荣捷讲学厅 (8411 1311)

Mandarin Open House Guangzhou Language

Mandarin Open House is a community language learning activity held by one of the top Mandarin training centers in China. On top of exchanging insight into the rich and challenging aspects of living and working in Guangzhou, participants can also learn practical, daily Chinese phrases and more about popular topics that locals like to talk about, including food, celebrities, dating, traveling, job hunting and more. For more information, please contact Mandarin House at info@ mandarinhouse.com. > Sat Apr 2, 1-3pm. Room. 1403, 14/F, Tower B, Zhongtai International Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林和西路161号中泰大厦B1403 室 (400 633 5538, www.mandarinhouse.com)

American Town Hall

Gathering

Hosted by the US Consulate in Guangzhou, the American Town Hall is a chance for US citizens living in Guangzhou to meet their fellow Americans and inquire about what services the consulate has to offer. During the event, guests will meet top US diplomats working in South China, shake hands with Consul General Charles Bennett, experience a US Marine Corps Color Guard ceremony and mingle with fellow Americans. For more information, please email guangzhouacs@state. gov or follow WeChat account GuangzhouACS. > Thu Apr 21, 6pm. Consulate General of the US in Guangzhou, 43 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路43号广州美国领事馆 (3814 5000)

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The folks behind Shanghai Comic-Con, Reed Exhibitions, take over the Venetian Macao for the inaugural edition of this tradeshow dedicated to the nightlife and entertainment industry. Rub shoulders with some of the movers and shakers whose job is to make sure people have a good time. Exhibitors will cater to design, decoration, bar products, equipment, beverages, sound, light and a broad spectrum of other brands. There will also be the annual Asia Club and Bar Awards, as well as a DJ festival that will feature international and upcoming domestic talent. > Wed-Fri May 18-20, noon-7pm, free entry if register. Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, s/n, Taipa, Macau 澳门威尼斯人度假村酒店澳门望德圣母湾大马路，路氹金光大道 (0755-2383 4551, macauinternationalclubbingshow.com)

Rain Room Art Installment

Monsoon season has descended upon Guangzhou, but there is a magical place in Pazhou where you won’t get wet in the rain! Rain Room is an art installment created by British art group Random International that drew 65,000 guests at its debut at the Barbican Centre in London, with some standing in line for three hours. Since then, the exhibition has been displayed at MOMA in New York, Los Angeles Country Museum of Art and Yuz Museum in Shanghai, where it enthralled millions. What makes the drizzly art installment so popular is that audiences can dance in the rain without getting soaked. Get your tickets now and transgress the laws of nature. > Daily until Jun 19; 10am-11pm. Zone A, Zhujiang Party Pier and Art Culture District, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Haizhu District 海珠区磨碟沙大街118号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区A区 (www.damai.cn)

Art Beijing 2016 Art Fair

Themed “Locally Based, Asia Oriented,” the 11th edition of the biggest art fair on the mainland, Art Beijing, will be held from May 1 to 3. Divided into four pavilions – classic art, contemporary art, public art and design – Art Beijing will offer something for everyone with its immense art collections of diverse genres. Laying great stress on emerging East Asian artists, the art fair collaborates with many notable art galleries in China, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, while the work of world-renowned artists such as Andy Warhol will be exhibited as well. Both the scale and scope of Art Beijing 2016 makes it an occasion too attractive to be missed. > Sun-Mon May 1-2, 11am-7pm; Tue May 3, 11am-6pm. National Agricultural Exhibition Center, 16 Dongsanhuan Bei Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区全国农业展览馆 (www.artbeijing.net)

No Boundary Exhibition

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South by Southeast: A Further Surface Exhibition This exhibition investigates how one’s state of mind can generate a certain way of observing and understanding locality. A Further Surface discusses the idea of artistic initiative through the lens of materiality and reciprocity. The body of works presented centers on the ‘Southeast’ as a trope to understand the world today. The socio-political tensions in southeast Asia and southeastern Europe have inspired the unique art works produced in these regions, in the same way that certain prominent ideas nurtured in this artistic environment have raised questions about the interpretation of history and the mediation of archives. > Tue-Sun Mar 20-May 8; 10am-6pm. Times Museum, Times Rose Garden, Huangbian Bei Lu (by Xiangrong Jie), Baiyun Dadao, Baiyun District 白云区白云大道北黄边北路时代玫瑰园 (2627 2363)

The discussion of art ‘intervening’ in society has become increasingly fierce among artists in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. As part of the 2016 Exhibition of Art Institutions from the Pearl River Delta, artists will present their collective creations at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. Selecting a diverse range of artwork from designers and artists across the Pearl River Delta, the curators of this project invite audiences to consider different issues and perspectives born from organizational structures in society. > Tue-Sun Mar 29-Apr 17, 9am-5pm; free entry. Art Museum, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, 257 Changgang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区昌岗东路257号广州美术学院美术馆 (8401 7900)

This art show will feature the work of Chinese artists hailing from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and other prominent mainland cities. Each of the young artists studied abroad and are fond of exhibitions perceived in an international context. Some of the participants’ work has received favorable praise internationally, such as Cultural Shock by Li Zhenxiang, a graduate of the University of the Arts London. In the words of Li, “Art can be anything, any possibility.” Rediscover your creative side or find solace in works that speak to the challenges of cultural assimilation. > Daily until Apr 19, 10am-6pm; free entry; Art23 Contemporary Art Gallery, Qiming Community, 23 Qiming San Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区启明三马路23号启明社区 (188 1980 5255, art23gz@136.com)

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hotel news HOTEL NEWS Forbes Star-Rated Hotel Langham Place, Guangzhou Debuts at 2016 Guangzhou International Travel Fair

Day and protect our planet, the hotel will launch the ‘Loving Earth Month’ initiative from March 19 to April 22. The program, headed by Langham Hospitality Group, encourages guests to make contributions to protect the environment and underscores the theme “consume less; enjoy more.” Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort Designated as Sheraton Grand Property

As a hotel that has been acclaimed by Forbes Travel Guide in its official 2016 Star Ratings, Langham Place, Guangzhou made its debut at the 2016 Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) held from February 25 to 27 at Pazhou International Exhibition Centre. As an exhibitor, Langham Place, Guangzhou gained attention from both guests and the media by showcasing its brand and development trends, future projects and new initiatives from the Langham Hospitality Group. Hilton Collaborates with IBM to Pilot “Connie” – the First Robot Concierge in the Hospitality Industry Named after its founder, Conrad Hilton, the beloved robot Connie is now greeting guests in the lobby of Hilton McLean. Working side-by-side with team members, Connie assists with visitors’ requests, personalizes guests’ experience and empowers travelers with more information to help plan their trips. Powered by Watson – a cognitive computing technology platform that represents a new era in computing, where systems understand the world in the same way humans do – Connie works through sense, learning and experience, greeting guests in multiple languages and answering questions about hotel amenities, services, hours of operation, dining recommendations and local tourist attractions. Langham Place, Guangzhou Observes Earth Hour and Launches ‘Loving Earth Month’

Guangzhou mobilized its 650 staff members and invited its guests to participate in Earth Hour – a climate change awareness-building activity organized around the globe by the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF). Earth Hour aims to encourage an interconnected global community to share in the challenge of creating a sustainable world. It is an opportunity for people across the globe to unite and take a stand against climate change for the betterment of our planet.

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The Largest Ecological Resort and Convention Center in China

W Guangzhou Supports Worldwide Earth Hour Movement for the Environment

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has designated the Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort as a Sheraton Grand Hotel, the brand’s new premier tier that recognizes exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts for their enticing destinations, distinguished design and excellence in service and guest experiences. There are currently 23 hotels in this premier tier with 440 Sheraton hotels and resorts around the world. The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Honored As Five-Star Hotel in 2016 Forbes Travel Guide

W Guangzhou went dark last month to shine a light on climate change, joining Earth Hour on March 19 at 8.30pm to save approximately 1,208-kilowatt-hours of electricity. The hotel joined millions of others around the world in turning off lights for one hour to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action. Hundreds of guests were treated to a performance inspired by the slogan “switch off, color on.”

PROMOTIONS The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou was once again honored with an international glory – the prestigious 2016 Forbes Five-Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide for its excellent service and facilities. The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is one of 30 hotels in Greater China and one of 154 hotels worldwide to achieve the Forbes fivestar rating.

Tis the Season of Unlimited Water Fun

The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Observed Earth Hour 2016 in Response to Calls for Environmental Conservation

As part of its commitment to environmental conservation, Langham Place, Guangzhou participated in Earth Hour from 8 to 9.30pm on Saturday, March 19 for the third consecutive year since the hotel opened. To continue this positive campaign beyond Earth

rine life at the super-sized dolphin pool. Each Water World ticket includes a special buffet package and starts at RMB308 for adults and RMB188 for children.

On March 18, The Ritz-Carlton,

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Celebrate Hengqin Bay Water World’s open day on April 16 and enjoy unlimited fun in the sun – and pool! Located at Beach Garden of Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Water World consists of awesome indoor and outdoor recreational water facilities and covers an area of 12,000 square meters. Tired of water slides? Come play with ma-

With a variety of venues for different events, professional meetings and gourmet catering, Chimelong Hotel offers an ideal setting for your upcoming meeting. Take advantage of the hotel’s exclusive meeting packages that start from RMB188 per person for a half-day, including a tea break, free Wi-Fi service and more. This offer is valid until June 30, 2016. The hotel’s professional team is fully prepared to help customize your meeting or celebration to fit your specific needs. > Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District 番禺区番禺大道长隆酒店 (8478 6838)

Spring Canton Fair Early Bird Delight at Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport A warm and welcoming Canton Fair journey begins when you step off the plane and into Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport! Come experience exceptional hospitality and extraordinary service at the “Best airport hotel in China” at Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport during the upcoming Canton Fair spring session. Make your reservation in advance and take advantage of special privileged rates and benefits, including up to a 20-percent discount on best available room rates, complimentary daily buffet breakfast at U8 Action Cuisine Restaurant, a special coach to the Canton Fair Complex with 4G Wi-Fi on board, in-house registration access at the Canton Fair, free Wi-Fi and Internet access in hotel rooms and late check-out until 2pm on the day of departure (subject to hotel availability). > Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport 广州白云机场铂尔曼大酒店 (3606 8866)

travel deals Dubai Tourism Presents Second Phase of ‘On the Emirates Airlines, Love Witnessed in Dubai’ Author Eugene Fodor once said, “You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” This month, in response to overwhelming market demand, Dubai Tourism, Emirates Airlines, Jumeirah Hotels, Nanhu Travel and GZL (广之旅) announced the second phase of the travel series ‘On Emirates Airlines, Love Witnessed in Dubai.’ The package, priced at RMB9,999, includes a round-trip ticket to Dubai (tax included), free visa processing, hotel accommodation provided by the world’s top hotel brand Jumeirah and souvenirs for each couple. If traveling in style for very little cost interests you (and we’re pretty sure it does), be sure to contact the office of Dubai Tourism in Guangzhou to learn more! > GZL 广之旅 (400 863 8888); Nanhu Travel (8332 2222)

White Swan Hotel Canton Fair River Express Guangzhou’s striking cityscape would be nothing without the quaint Pearl River to reflect its grandeur. For a limited time, the historic White Swan Hotel is offering 40-minute boat rides across the river on the Canton Fair River Express. The boat will depart from the hotel’s private pier and complete its journey at the Canton Fair Complex – a mere 50 meters from Pazhou Area A. To receive the best available rate during the Canton Fair period, please visit the hotel’s official website www.whiteswanhotel.com for details and booking. > White Swan Hotel, 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan District 荔湾区沙面南街 1号白天鹅宾馆 (8186 1188)

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ffering 270-degree views of the enchanting Pearl River and cityscape, Party Pier has retained its industrial feel and developed into a high-end urban space and landmark of great artistic temperament in Guangzhou. On March 21, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture and Art Zone successfully held its Revival Party to usher in a new era of creativity and diversity on the pier. Now with the APM Metro Line conveniently located on site, Party Pier is poised to become an interactive platform for music, art, food, fashion, offices and tourism. Music Music is an inseparable part of Party Pier – every restaurant and bar has a distinct musical genre to appeal to diverse clientele. The Revival Party saw epic performances that kept guests dancing long into the night. The pier’s upcoming Full Moon Party, too, will feature all kinds of

musical acts to breathe new life into the nightlife scene. Dining When it comes to gourmet dining, Party Pier offers a range of international delicacies not to be missed. In addition to bringing together dishes from the US, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and Mexico, the reinvented pier now offers refined Chinese specialties. On April 15, the harbor will hold a “taste show” of gastronomic events, which will merge fine dining and complementary sommelier-selected wines. Fashion Since its transformation, the pier has refashioned itself as a hub for lifestyle experiences. The F1 racing center, Sun in Sky apparel showroom and activity center make Party Pier a go-to weekend spot for daytime entertainment. Plus, the district’s cool industrial backdrop and stunning scenic expanse are ideal for wedding parties or spontaneous

photo ops. If you haven’t yet experienced the new Party Pier, there’s no better time than now. This year will feature nonstop parties and exhibitions, including a jazz festival, Latin dance festival, cross-border Italian art exhibition, cultural art exhibition 10 Years of Chinese Architecture and much, much more! Get out and enrich your life with local art, music and culinary creations – it’s all only a short metro ride away!

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RESTAURANT ASIAN INDIAN (south ASIAN) 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) 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 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 The Tandoor-Guangzhou 2/F, Asia International 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

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

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

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

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

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

Hot Basil Thai Cuisine 1) Shop G4-5, 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330 2183); 2) 2/F, Unit 205, 75 Tianhe 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

Koyama Robatayaki Sushi 1) 4/F, Electronic Bldg, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8732 2022); 2) 3F, Ping An Building, 50-160 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 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 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 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

Fusion Japan 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 Full House 442 Huifu Donglu, Yuexiu District (8333 3882) 越秀区惠福东路 442 号 He Japanese Restaurant 1/F, 208 Dongzong

District Bo Ho No. 20 Jianshe Si Malu (next to Oggi) Yuexiu District (8356 7059) 越秀区建设四马路 20 号 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

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

Lombok Indonesian Restaurant 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (020-8306 5831) 越秀区惠福东路 522 号

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

VIETNAMESE

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

INDONESIAN

JAPANESE

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

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

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

Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No. 1619, 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

Mr. Thai Shop 201 (above Starbucks on Xingsheng Lu), 31 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (8660 6822) 天河区猎德大道 31 号二楼 201 ( 兴盛路风情街星巴克上 )

Tairyo Teppanyaki 1) 2/F, Zhizhunhui, 263 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 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) 大渔铁板烧 1) 珠江新城华穗路 263 号至尊汇二楼 (8559 8937); 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

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

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OTHER ASIAN 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 Honey Beam's 27 Huali Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华利路 27 号 (181 0255 3597) 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 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 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)

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BAKERY & DESSERT 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 Cheri Patisserie L/1, Kabin Dasha, 379 Shougouling Lu, Tianhe District 天河区瘦狗岭路 379 号卡宾大厦首层 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） Maison Delice Ice Cream 64 Xiadu Lu, Haizhu District (French/English: 139 2894 2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 0604) 玛利兹法式冰淇淋，海珠区下渡路 64 号 Mr. Bean 1) Shop 104, Starlight Walk, 352-354 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 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 White Swan Deli 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30840) 美食屋，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼

CAFES 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 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 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 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 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

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广武酒店1楼 4) 体育东路116号财富广场 Lady 7 Café 2/F, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2008) 天河区天河东路 75 号 2 楼 Laihui Coffee 1/F, 84 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (2984 7242) 来回咖啡 , 天河区天河南一路 84 号首层 Lobby Lounge 2/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 月兔吧，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 2 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菡路 28 号珠江新岸公寓首层 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 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 Teddy Coffee Shop Shop D2, South end of Mall of the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8888 8565) 天河区珠江新城花城汇南区 3001 商铺 D2 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

CHINESE Flavors of China 3/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 风味餐厅，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 3 楼

CANTONESE 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 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 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 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 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 Jade River 3/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 玉堂春暖，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 3 楼 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 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 103-107 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

Turkish 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 1) 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

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

FUSION 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 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 River Café 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 流浮阁，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼 Rooster King 110 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区兴盛路110号

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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 Cajun House 1）2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8383 3380, cajunhouse.org); 2）Shop 106, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (8777 7377) 1）越秀区建设五马路 2 号卡真屋；2）天河区猎德大道 31 号中海璟晖华庭 106 铺 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

SYRIAN Orient Palace G/F, 875 Renmin Bei Lu (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

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 Ricci Creative Eats Shop 015B, G/F, Popark Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road,

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MÄRZEN Special bier

Freshly brewed by German brewmaster Available from 29 April Maifest at Paulaner Bräuhaus Guangzhou with special home brewed Märzen bier. This full-bodies, amber-colored bier with its typical strong malt aroma is best for the hot summer months and was brewed by our German resident brewmaster Otto Schneider. Available once a year until tanks run dry. Original wort 14.8% and 6.2% alcohol Please call 020-28086333 for reservations L307 Taikoo Hui, No. 383 TianHe Road, TianHe District, Guangzhou www.paulaner-brauhaus.com/guangzhou

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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）

APRIL 14-17, 19-24 THU-SUN, TUE-SUN

Concert: Thus Spake Zarathustra, 8pm; HKD180-480. Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre (www. urbtix.hk) Principal Guest Conductor Yu Long joins cellist Jian Wang in Haydn’s joyous cello concert. Together, they embark on a journey with Strauss’s thrilling poem Thus Spake Zarathustra, unforgettably used in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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APRIL 7 THU

Concert: An Evening with Tom Jones Live, 8pm; HKD688-1,488. Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (www.hkticketing.com) The famously charismatic Welsh singer is making a triumphant return to Hong Kong for a one-night concert on April 7. Sing along to popular hits like ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and ‘What’s New Pussycat.’ Make sure to grab your ticket early to enjoy this one-night-only experience.

APRIL 10 SUN

Performance: The Illusionists, Various Times; HKD395-995. Grand Theatre Hong Kong Cultural Centre, (www. urbtix.hk) The world-famous Broadway magic show is in Hong Kong to dazzle audiences with indescribable and unforgettable acts of illusion. Get your tickets early for this magic extravaganza, featuring disappearances, mind-reading and a full view water escape.

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

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APRIL 24

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

Sport: Queen Elizabeth II Cup, 11am-6pm; HKD10-HKD190. Sha Tin Racecourse (www.hkjc.com) Dive back into British tradition at the Queen Elizabeth II Cup – ranked ninth in the 2015 World’s Top 100 Group 1 Races. Marvel at the majestic energy of the world’s finest racehorses as they compete for the HKD20 million prize.

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

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APRIL 27-May 8 wed-sun

Festival: Thai New Year Celebration, 12am-6pm; free. Carpenter Rd Playground, Kowloon City Songkran, or Water Festival, the renowned Thai New Year celebration, is finally here! The festival will take place in Hong Kong’s “mini Thailand,’ Kowloon City, and welcomes all visitors to enjoy the warm hospitality of the Thai-Hong Kongese tradition.

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 ) 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 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 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) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District; 2) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142) 1920 咖啡厅 1) 建设六马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, 72, 76 号铺

APRIL 12-16 TUE-SAT

Exhibition: One Belt One Road Visual Arts Exhibition, 10am-6pm; free. Sotheby’s Hong Kong Gallery, Admiralty Explore the works of 15 worldknown female artists in an exhibition that pays homage to the history and future of women in art. Organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women, the exhibition brings together different cultures and artistic styles.

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

Performance: Swan Lake On Ice, Various times; HKD345-945. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre (www. urbtix.hk) Featuring international and awardwinning skating stars, this will be a spellbinding production of the classic Swan Lake on Ice. Get ready to be mesmerized by the exhilarating portrayal of this iconic love story.

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 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 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）

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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 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 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 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 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 Oggi Trattoria & Pizzeria 1) 1 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 5882); 2) Shop 106, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 0240); 3)Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196) 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) 天河区珠江新城海风街广粤天地 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

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 Tristan’s Texmex Restaurant and Bar Unit 101, 25 Liuyun Yi Jie, Tianhe Nan Lu, Tianhe District (139 2608 0256) 天河区天河南路六运一街 25 号 101 ( 地铁体育西路 B 或 H 出口 )

PIZZA 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) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首层 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 G5, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9523) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 G5

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

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Lu, Tianhe District (8729 9083) 天河区天河北路 2 号冰花酒店首层

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 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 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 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 The Eating Table No. 401, 4/F, GTLand Winter Mall, Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zjujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8398 0502) 天河区珠江新城珠江东路高德置地东商场店 4 层 401 室 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 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 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 (3832 5317) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Silk Road Grill 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 丝绸之路西餐厅，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 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 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） Three Drops Kitchen & Bar 10 Xietianli, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里 10 号 (0757 8203 1400) 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 Zacup North gate of Weijiasi Furniture Market (next to Mall of the World), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3835 5430, 3835 5231) 天河区珠江新城花城汇旁维家思广场北门

Liqueur Pearl Red 3302 Banghua Huanqiu Square, 1 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6663 2298, www.pearlred.com) 天河区珠江新城金穗路 1 号邦华环球广场 3302

WINE 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 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 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 ; www . thatsmags . com | G Z | A pril 2 0 1 6 | 7 7

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Point and Point, 8pm; MOP120. The Old Court Building (www.macauticket.com) Dancer Studio Macau presents multimedia dance project Ponto e Ponto or Point and Point. The routine tells the story of a protagonist’s life journey and pauses at crucial turning points that make him ponder the sense of his existence. Act I opens in a public bus where subtle, unintentional interactions between passengers and the protagonist reveal the depth of his inner thoughts.

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Viva Las Broadway, 5pm (Wed-Fri, Sun-Mon)/4pm and 7pm (Sat); MOP18-380. Broadway Theatre, Galaxy Macau (www.macauticket. com) Viva Las Broadway is composed of an exhilarating array of classic arts troupes like Crazy Rouge – a group of celebrated British dancers – and other sensational acts from around the globe. A flirtatious group, Crazy Rouge blends classical numbers with modern charm, and dances to the best of artists like Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera and Beyonce. Another favorite act is Laserman, which flaunts a visual explosion of dazzling lights. Mime artist Eric Boo and husband-and-wife act Mr. and Mrs. G from Las Vegas are other popular acts at Viva Las Broadway.

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District (8331 0012, 8318 2326 for members) 喜喜酒吧 , 海珠区侨光路 2 号首层西面

Mouton Cadet Wine Bar 9 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197) 越秀区建设六马路 9 号

Hill Bar 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 0206) 小山吧 , 越秀区环市东路 367 号白云宾馆小山景区

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

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 1)爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 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

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

The 27th Macao Art Festival, for specific programs, please visit www. icm.gov.mo The 27th edition of the Macao Arts Festival (MAF), themed “Time,” will launch under the slogan “Reshape Your Imagination: Experience the Spirit of the Times.” With 27 captivating programs that fall into seven categories (Thematic Highlights, Groundbreakers, Cross-Disciplinary Creations, Family Entertainment, Quintessence of Tradition, Concerts and Exhibitions), the MAF is the perfect occasion for art enthusiasts to appreciate classic works refined over time.

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NIGHTLIFE 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 (8412 3032) 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 )

Living Dinosaurs, 10am-6pm; MOP25-80. Macau Science Center (www.msc.org.mo) This is the first dinosaur-themed exhibition organized by the Macao Science Centre and examines a species that dominated the Earth for over 160 million years. Featuring 14 mechanical replica dinosaurs, multimedia interactive games and an Imax show Dinosaurs at Dusk, the exhibition allows visitors to enter the fascinating world of this prehistoric species.

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Human Scenery, 2-7pm; free entry. G/F, Macau Cultural Centre,  Xian Xing Hai Avenue (www.creativemacau.org.mo) Landscape photographs offer a unique appreciation of beauty. Photographer Tang Kuok Hou captures trivial scenes in human activities in an attempt to redefine the monotony of city life and incorporate various elements into one picture. In his works, one can see elements of people, community, nature and memory.

2) 天河区天河北路广州国际贸易中心地铺一层 11-3 单元

Photo Contest If you are a photographer or just like taking photos, this is the perfect chance for you to share them with the community of Macau. While strolling through the city, snap your camera when you come across an interesting sight, an inspiring show, a curious stranger or a weird-looking tree. Send them to whatson@macaotourism.gov.mo and your photos have a shot at being published by the Macao Tourism Board. Please write ‘Experience Macao Your Own Style Photo Sharing’ in the subject line of the email and limit your photo to 1 MB or less. Also, be sure to provide the name of the photographer you’d like to publish. Enjoy Macau!

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 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 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 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 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 GK Club B/F, West Tower, Pearl River Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8387 5177) 大篷车酒吧 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦西座地下 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 (3832 5317) 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 Hei Hei Club 1/F, 2 Qiaoguang Lu, Yuexiu

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Hunting No. 101, 1/F, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (3802 4091) 越秀区建设五马路 36 号 1 楼 101 室 JZ Club The Bucket, Zhujiang Beer Museum, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3446 9831) 海珠区阅江西路珠啤博物馆大酒桶 ( 琶醍 A 区米库旁 ( 珠江啤酒博物馆 ) 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 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 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 Lucky Jack No.23, Zone A, Party Pier, Yuejiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区阅江东路琶醍珠江啤酒厂文化创意园 A 区 23 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 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 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 Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz.com) 天河区体育东路 42 号 Revolucion Cocktail 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 9960) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 9 号 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 Sapphire Lounge 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District

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(8666 6888 ext. 3450) 马天尼吧 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 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 Soothe DS 450 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8754 6182) 天河区天河北路 450 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） 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 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） 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 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

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. 19 years TCM & Acupuncture & Massage & Physiotherapy Experience.Only for appointment. Fu Lai Garden Shui Yin Zhi Jie Shui Yin Road Yue Xiu District Guang Zhou. （Tel: 137 1052 6617. E-mail: xiaoshuilan@ hotmail.com. L5, Zoo station, C exit) 广州市越秀区水阴路水阴直街福莱花园 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

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 9am6pm (other times by appointment) 大都会牙科，天河北路 183 号大都会广场六楼 603604

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 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 2008-2010 （爱丁堡国际公寓）

HAIR AND NAIL 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 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 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 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

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), GT 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

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

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

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.

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

True Pilates China China’s First True Pilates China Studio &True Pilates NY Instructor Certification Training Center. Add: 7F/7 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town. www.truepilateschina.com （186 2007 6022）珠江新城花城大道 7 号 7 楼

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

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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 )

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

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

Indoor Tanning 1/F, Yian 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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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

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

Canadian Foreign Language School Cambridgshire Garden, Panyu District (39191868 ext. 0) 广州市番禺区剑桥郡加拿达外国语学校，广州市番禺区剑桥郡花园 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

Mandarin House Internatinal quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at your office, home, or our conveniently-located schools; learn practical and modern Chinese with experienced teachers. Call us or visit our school and see why more than 30000 people have chosen Mandarin House for learning Chinese! Tianhe 14F, Tower B, 161 West Linhe Road 广州市天河区林和西路 161 号中泰大厦 B1403 室 Tel: 400 633 5538 E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com Web:www.mandarinhouse.com 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

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雅商务中心A2G Eclipse English Education 18D, No.368, Tianhe Bei Road, GZ (Tel:38780382,18922769713) 爱誉英语 , 天河北路 , 368 号 , 18D 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）

District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3366, www.chimelong.com) 长隆企鹅酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 Chimelong Circus Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3399, www.chimelong.com) 长隆马戏酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel.com 中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号

Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort Northeast of Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695 3888) 广州花都合景喜来登度假酒店，花都区山前大道东北侧 Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou 1, Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888, www. shangri-la.com) 广州香格里拉大酒店 , 海珠区会展东路 1 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

Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888) 广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号 . www.sofitel.com

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

The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou 3, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688, www.ritzcarlton.com) 广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店, 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号

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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

The Westin Guangzhou 6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868, www.westin.com/ guangzhou) 广州海航威斯汀酒店 , 天河区林和中路 6 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

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

The Westin Pazhou Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1818, www.westin.com/pazh ou)广州广交会威斯汀酒店, 海珠区凤浦中路681号广州国际会议展览中心C区

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1) Guangzhou Fortune Plaza [New], 20/F, West Tower,No.116-118 East Tiyu Road， Tianhe District; 2) Guangzhou China International Centre [New],14/F, Tower A,No.33, Zhongshan San 3rd Road，Yuexiu District; 3) The Place [New], 8/F, The Place, No.618 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District；4) Pearl River Tower, 21/F, Pearl River Tower, No.15 West Zhujiang Road, Tianhe District；5) City Development Plaza, 25/F, City Development Plaza, No.189 West Ti Yu Road, Tianhe District；6) Tianhe Center Plaza, Tower A, 23/F, Center Plaza, No.161 West Linhe Road, Tianhe District；7) G.T.Land Plaza, 12/F, Tower A, Phase 1, G.T, Land Plaza, No.85 Huacheng, Avenue, Tianhe District；8) Tianhe Teem Tower, 13/F& 27/F, Teem Tower, No.208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District；9) Guangdong International Building, 7/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Building, No.339 East Huanshi Road, Yuexiu District；10) 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) 广州财富广场 , 广州市天河区体育东路 116-118 号财富广场西塔 20 层 ; 2) 广州中华国际中心 , 广州市越秀区中山三路 33 号中华国际中心 A 座 14 层 ; 3) 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；4）广州珠江城 , 广州市天河区珠江西路 15 号珠江城 21 层；5）广州城建大厦 , 广州市天河区体育西路 189 号城建大厦 25 层；6）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； 7）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；8）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 &27 层；9）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； 10）广州丽丰中心 , 广州市越秀区东风东路 761 号丽丰中心 8 层 Sumo Serviced Office Tel: 4001828606 Add:1)2nd floor,No319,Yuexiubei Road,Yuexiu district,GuangZhou. 2) 2ndfloor Oriental Financial building,No 140,Dongfeng Road,Yuexiu district,GuangZhou. 1) 广州市越秀区越秀北路319号盛门商务中心二层。 2) 广州市越秀区东风西路140号东方金融大厦二层 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 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

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 Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 8888, www. chimelong.com) 长隆横琴湾酒店 , 珠海市横琴新区

DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou - Science City 18 Shuixi Lu, Huangpu District (3223 8888) 广州汇华希尔顿逸林酒店·科学城 , 黄埔区水西路 18 号 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 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 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 515-517 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 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 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 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 Park Hyat Guangzhou 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (3769 1234) 广州柏悦酒店天河区珠江新城华夏路 16 号 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 Royal Tulip Carat Guangzhou 388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (8396 6866) 广州卡丽皇家金煦酒店，广园中路 388 号 Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 粤海喜来登酒店 , 天河区天河路 208 号

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Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 2238 2603 / 2238 2604; Fax: 2238 2605) 珠江新城华明路 13 号华普广场西塔 2411 Denmark Rm 1578, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8666 0795; Fax: 8667 0315) 丹麦领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店写字楼 1578 室  Ecuador Room 1801, R&F Building, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7650; Fax: 3892 7550) 厄瓜多尔共和国驻广州领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 1801 室 France Rm 810, 8/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (2829 2000) www.consulfrance-canton.org/ 法国领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼８10 室 Germany 14/F Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8313 0000; Fax: 8516 8133) www.kanton.diplo.de 德国领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 14 楼 Greece Rm 2105, HNA Building, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (Tel: 8550 1114; Fax: 8550 1450; grgencon. guan@mfa.gr) 希腊领事馆 , 林和中路 8 号海航大厦 2105 室

The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou 368, Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989, www.thegardenhotel.com.cn) The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 广州花园酒店 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 (8333 8989)

Guangzhou Narcotics Anonymous Meetings: Monday 6.30pm and Friday 7pm. (For help: 188 9857 0042 (French, Chinese & English), 133 3287 0750 (Persian), 185 8876 4470 (English), www.nachina.com)

W Guangzhou 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 广州 W 酒店 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号

India 14/F, Haichuan Dasha, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (8550 1501-05) 印度领事馆，天河区林和中路 8 号海船大厦 14 楼

Wanda Vista Dongguan 208 Dongzong Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (07692200 1888 www.wandahotels.com) 东莞万达文华酒店，东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号

Indonesia Rm 1201-1223, 2/F, West Building, Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8601 8772; fax 8601 8773; kjrigz@public.guangzhou. gd.cn) 印度尼西亚领事馆，流花路 120 号东方宾馆西座 2 楼 1201-1223 室

White Swan Hotel 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan District (8188 6968) 白天鹅宾馆 , 荔湾区沙面南街 1 号

Community Associations Argentina 2405, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3888 0328, cguan@ mrecic.gov.ar) 阿根廷共和国领事馆 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 2405 单元 Christian Fellowship Hilton Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe , 215 Lin He Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999) (Foreigners only. Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am11:30am.every Sunday. 广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 , 广州天河区林和西横路 215 号 Guangdong Int’l Volunteer Expatriate Service (GIVES) Contact Rosaline Yam (8778 2778; givescn@ yahoo.com) www.gives.cn Guangzhou Women’s Int’l Club (GWIC) For contact information, visit www.gwic.org Brazil Rm 1403, 10 Huaxia Lu, R&F Center, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (02083652236; cg. cantao.itamaraty.gov.br) 巴西驻广州总领事馆, 珠江新城华夏路10号富力中心1403室 Australia 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 3814 0111; Fax: 3814 0112) www.guangzhou.china.embassy.gov.au 澳大利亚领事馆，临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 楼 Belgium Room 0702, 7/F, R & F Center, Unit 2, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3877 2351; Fax: 3877 2353) 天河区珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 7 楼 0702 室 Cambodia Rm 802, The Garden Hotel (Tower), Huangshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8333 8999 - 805; Fax: 8365 2361) 柬埔寨领事馆，环市东路花园酒店大楼 808 室 Canada 801, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel ,Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8611 6100, Fax: 8667 2401) www.guangzhou.gc.ca 加拿大领事馆，流花路中国大酒店商业楼 801 室 Cuba Rm 2411, West Tower, Huapu Plaza, 13

Israel 19/F, Development Center, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8513 0509) 以色列领事馆，天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 19 楼 . Guangzhou.mfa.gov.il Italy Rm 1403, International Finance Place (IFP), 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3839 6225; Fax: 8550 6370) 意大利领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1403 室 Japan 1/F, East Tower, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8334 3009; Fax: 8333 8972) www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp 日本领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店东塔 1 楼 Korea (Republic) 18 Youlin Lu, Chigang Consulate Area, Haizhu District (Tel: 2919 2999; fax 2919 2980; Guangzhou@mofat.go.kr) 韩国领事馆，海珠区赤岗领事馆区友邻路 18 号 Kuwait 10A-10D, Nanyazhonghe Plaza, 57 Lingjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3807 8070; Fax: 3807 8007). 科威特国总领事馆，珠江新城临江大道 57 号南雅中和广场 10A-10D Malaysia Rm 1915-1918, 19/F, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu ((Tel: 3877 0765; Fax: 3877 2320) 马来西亚领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 19 楼 1915-1918 室 Mexico Rm2001, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 2208 1540; Fax: 2208 1539) 墨西哥领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 20 楼 01 单元 Netherlands 34/F, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3813 2200; Fax: 3813 2299) www.hollandinchina.org 荷兰领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 New Zealand Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte. govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 新西兰领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店商业大厦 1055 室 Norway Suite 1802, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (3811 3188 Fax: 3811 3199) 挪威领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 180 室 Philippines Rm 706-712 Guangdong Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1461; Fax: 8333 0573) www.guangzhoupcg.org 菲律宾领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 706-712 室 Poland 63 Shamian Da Jie (Tel: 8121 9993; Fax:

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8121 9995) 波兰领事馆，沙面大街 63 号

(Tel: 3837 1688, Fax: 3837 1638) 广粤公馆 , 珠江新城清风街 48 号

Singapore Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3891 2345; Fax: 3891 2933) 新加坡领事馆，天河北路 233 中信广场 2418 室

Xcellent International Serviced Apartment 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3718 7888; Fax: 3718 7999) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11. E-mail: booking@ xcellent-apartment.cn . www.xcellent-apartment. cn

Spain Rm 501/507/508 5/F, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Pearl River New City (Tel: 3892 7185 / 3892 8909; Fax: 3892 7197). www.maec. es/consulados/canton 西班牙驻广州总领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 5 楼 501/507/508 室

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Switzerland 27/F, Grand Tower, 228, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3833 0450; Fax: 3833 0453) www.eda.admin.ch/gz 瑞士领事馆，天河区天河路 228 号广晟大厦 27 楼

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The Russian Federation 26/A, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (8518 5001 Fax: 8518 5099 (office)/ 8518 5088(visa section)) 俄罗斯联邦驻广州总领事馆 , 珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 26/A

Vietnam 2/F, Hua Xia Hotel, Haizhou Square, Qiaoguang Lu (Tel: 8330 5911; Fax: 8330 5915) 越南领事馆，侨光路华沙大酒店 B 座 2 楼北部

MY HOME SERVICED RESIDENCES Ascott Guangzhou No.73 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8513 0388) 广州雅诗阁服务公寓 , 天河区天河东路 73 号 Ascott IFC Guangzhou No.5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3838 9888) 广州国际金融中心雅诗阁服务公寓 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号 Citadines Lizhiwan Guangzhou 145-4 Longjin Xi Lu, Liwan District (2835 1999) 广州馨乐庭荔枝湾服务公寓 , 荔湾区龙津西路 145-4 号 Fraser Suites Guangzhou OneLink Walk, 232_2, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2863 0800) 广州辉盛阁国际公寓 , 天河区天河路 232-2 万菱汇 Golden Lake Garden 938,Sha Tai Bei Road, Guangzhou (8720 2233; Fax: 8720 2290) 金湖花园，沙太北路 938 号金湖花园 Oakwood Gold Arch Residence Guangzhou District 3, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (2883 3888) 金亚花园，越秀区二沙岛三区 Oakwood Premier Guangzhou 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 3883) 广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 , 天河区体育东路 28 号 Nikko Apartment Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District 日航公寓天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 Serviced Suites 57-61/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888) 环市东路 339 号广州中心皇冠假日酒店五十七至六十一楼 Somerset Riviera Guangzhou 770 Binjiang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8956 6688) 广州盛捷滨江东服务公寓 , 海珠区滨江中 770 号 Springdale Service Residence Tower B1, 105 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8396 6088, Fax: 8280 8319). 盛雅服务公寓，天河区体育西路 105 号 B1 栋 The Residences® at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou 3 Xing An Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6662) 广州富力丽思卡尔顿豪华公寓 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号 . www.theresidencesguangzhou.com The Canton Residence 48 Qing Feng Street, Zhujiang New Town

Sharefoods 1) Shop 102, Zhonghai Jing Hui Hua Ting, 33 Liede Dadao Zhong, Zhujiang New Town (3801 9690); 2) Shop C4B, Area A2, Dongcheng Center, Dongcheng Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan. (0769 2339 5012) 香馥超市 , 1) 珠江新城猎德大道 33 号中海憬晖华庭 102 号铺 ; 2) 东莞东城区东城大道东城中心 A2 区 C4B 号铺 Wencle (8555 3047) service@wencle.com

Thailand Rm M07, 2/F, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8385 8988; Fax: 8388 9567) 泰国领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 M07 室

United States 43 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3814 5000) http://guangzhou-ch.usembassy-china.org. cn/   美国领事馆，天河区珠江新城华就路 43 号

Garden, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769 2245 6005) www.oliver-foods.com 奥利华进口食品超市，1) 明月一路祈福华夏 1 层 2 号 ; 2) 白云区嘉禾白云堡豪苑会所 ; 3) 番禺祈福新村酒店渡假俱乐部一楼 ; 4) 东莞市东城区新世界花园东城东路 16 号 1 楼 B 室

American Chamber of Commerce Suit 1801, Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 8335 1476; Fax: 8332 1642; amcham@ amcham-sunthchina.org) www.amchamsouthchina.org 美国商会，海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 1801 室

Bhoomi store One stop destination where a wide range of Philippines food products are served. 266 Yaohong Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu, Minhang District (021 2428 3400) MonSat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路266号, 近红松东路 The Butcher Shop No. 110, Bao Lin Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9767, www.parisjie.com) 天河区珠江新城华就路保林苑110号 Corner’s Deli 1) 10, Unit SC-01, Back Street BM, Citic Plaza 233, TianHe Bei Lu (3877 1400); 2) No.60-62, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town (Opposite The Springfied Kindergarten Inside The Business Circle) (3833 9755); 3) 1/F, No.43, Qiaoyi Yi Jie, Tianhe Bei Lu (3881 3919); 4) Golden Lake Garden, Sha Tai Highway, Tonghe Town (8704 4499); 5) 64, Favorview Palace, Wushan, Huijing South Road Tianhe District (3862 7433) 每一角落， 1）天河北路 233 号中信广场 BM 后街 SC-01 单位 10 号铺 ; 2) 珠江新城清风街广粤天地 60-62 号铺 ( 春田幼儿园对面内商圈 ); 3) 天河北路侨怡苑侨怡一街 43 号首层 ; 4) 同和镇金宝岗沙太公路 6 公里处右侧（金湖花园内）; 5) 天河区五山路汇景新城汇景南路 64 号 GZ Grocery Co. Ltd Online Grocery shopping&delivery (3807 5191) www.gzgrocery.com Fresh 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. 2106) 流花路 122 号中国大酒店一楼 HAYAT Food Store 1) Shop 4, Zhaoqing Building, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8363 1089); 2) Shop 133, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 9112) 1) 环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 4 号铺 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 12 号 133 铺 Hala Shop 101D, 143 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8388 0510) 越秀区淘金路143号101D铺 The Cake Room By Nikko 1/F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (6631 8888-6637) 日航西饼屋天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 ,2 楼 The Italian Corner 3/F, East Tower, Pearl River Building, 360 Huan Shi Dong Lu (8376 6209 / 8386 3840) 环市东路 360 号，珠江大厦东座 3 楼 La Seine Bakery & Pastry Shop 1/F, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2738). Daily 9am-10 塞纳河饼屋，二沙岛晴波路 33 号星海音乐厅一楼 Panificio Mincuzzi Shop 6, 1/F, 1 Guigang Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (139 2641 8882) 明古志面包坊，越秀区龟岗大马路 1 号首层 6 号铺 . Oliver Supermarket 1)Main Store, No.2 ,1/F, Clifford Mansion, Mingyue Yi Lu (8735 9202); 2)Castle Hill Branch, 1 Castle Hill Broadway, Jiahe, Baiyun District (8618 8239); 3) 1/F, Holiday Club, Clifford Hotel, Clifford Estates (8471 4755); 4) New World Branch (Dongguan), RmB, 1/F, 16 Dongcheng Dong Lu, New world

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Australian Chamber of Commerce Rm1714 -15, Main Tower, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 2237 2866; Fax: 8319 0765; mail@austcham-southchina.org). www.austcham-southchina.org 澳洲商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼 1714 – 15 室 Australian Trade Commission 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 2887 0188; Fax: 2887 0201; guangzhou@astrade.gov.au) www.austrade. gov.au 澳洲贸易协会，临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 楼 BenCham, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) Chamber of Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta, Floor 34, 208 Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu (155 2118 2708 ). 荷比卢商会 , 天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 www.bencham.org British Chamber of Commerce Unit 2201B, International Financial Center, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District ( Tel: 8331 5013; Fax: 8331 5016; events@britchamgd.com) 英国商会，天河区珠江西路 5 号国际金融中心 2201B Economic & Commercial Office of Spain in Canton Rm503-504, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7687; Fax: 3892 7685). Office hour: 9am-5pm. 西班牙驻广州领事馆经济商贸处，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 503-504 室 European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 2817, Tower A, Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3801 0269; Fax: 3801 0275) 中国欧盟商会，天河区林和西路 9 号耀中广场 A 塔 2817 室 FiT Plant Construction & Maintenance Corporation RmB401A, 9 Caipin Lu, Guangdong Science Park, Guangzhou Hi-Tech Industry Zone, Guangzhou (3206 8771) 飞特工厂建设维保股份有限公司，高新技术产业开发区广州科学城彩频路 9 号 B401A French Chamber of Commerce in South China (CCIFC) Room 802, 8/F, Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2916 5535) 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 32 号利通广场 8 层 02 单元 French Trade Commission Rm 803, GITIC, Main Tower, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu. (Tel: 2829 2100, Fax 2829 2101; canton@ubifrance. fr) www.ubifrance.com / www.ubifrance. com/cn 法国驻广州总领事馆商务处，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 803 室

Guangzhou Municipal Board for International Investment 7/F, Guangzhou Municipal Affairs Center, 61, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel:3892 0742; Fax:3892 0747) 广州市国际投资促进中心，珠江新城华利路 61 号广州市政务中心７楼 Guangdong Everbright International Driver Training Center G/F, Youdian Zhong San Jie, Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 5232, 8753 0176) 广东光大国际驾驶培训中心，邮电中 3 街 9 号 1 楼 . gzguangda@126.com Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce 23/F, Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1653; Fax: 8331 2295; info@hkcccgd.org) www.hkcccgd.org 香港商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦 A 座 , 附楼 23 楼 Hong Kong Trade Development Council 23/F, Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 2889; Fax: 8331 1081; guangzhou.office@tdc.org.hk) 香港商贸局广州办事处，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店群楼 A 座附楼 23 楼 Italian Chamber of Commerce Rm 948, Office Tower, the Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu ( Tel: 8365 2682; Fax: 8365 2983) 意大利商会，环市东路 368 号花园大厦 948 房 www.cameraitacina.com Italian IPR Desk Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516 0140; Email: iprdesk.canton@ice.it) 意大利知识产权项目，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1402 室 Italian Trade Commission Guangzhou office Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516 0140; Fax: 8516 0240; Email: canton@ice.it ) www.ice.it/paesi/asia/cina/ufficio3.htm,  www.italtrade.cn 意大利对外贸易委员会广州代表处，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1402   New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte.govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 新西兰贸易发展局，流花路 122 号中国大酒店办公楼 C1055 室 China-Philippines Chamber of Commerce Rm 1613, Main Tower, Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8331 1888-71613; Fax: 8331 1983; E-mail: cpcc2005@21cn.com) 中国菲律宾商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 1613 室 Spanish Chamber of Commerce Rm 1814, 18/F, Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 3892 7531; Fax: 3892 7530) 海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 1814 室 Swedish Trade Council in Guangzhou Rm1205, Main Tower, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel:8331 6019; Email: guangzhou@ swedishtrade.se) 广州瑞典贸易委员会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 1105 室

SHOPPING BOOKSTORES Copies of that’s PRD magazine can be purchased at the following bookstores marked with Benshop 1) 32, Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8382 7821).Daily 12am-12pm; 2) 5/F, Goelia 225 Space, 225 Beijing Lu. All cards(8336 0050). 本作新生活杂货铺 , 1) 越秀区建设六马路 32 号 102; 2) 北京路 225 号歌莉雅 225 概念店 5 楼

German Industry and Commerce Rm 291112, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889; info@gz.china.ahk. de) china.ahk.de 天河北路 183 号大都会广场 2911-12 室

Bid Bookstore Rm 604, 6/F, Guangzhou Book Center, No.123, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3886 0672). 必得书店，天河区天河路 123 号广州购书中心 6 楼 604

German Chamber of Commerce 1903 Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889; chamber@gz.china.ahk.de) china.ahk.de 天河区珠江东路 32 号利通广场 1903 室

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