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Editor's Note

JUNE 2018

Like many folks who find themselves living a half-day’s flight from their family and friends, on another continent, in a foreign land, it was a love of travel that brought me to South China. It’s been three-and-a-half years since I moved here, and in that time Guangzhou has cemented itself as a second home. Now, at times, life here doesn’t seem so exotic anymore and when vacation time rolls around, I often find myself browsing photos of stunning South Pacific beaches, rugged Himalayan peaks and the stunning Islamic architecture of Central Asia. With summer now upon us (and summer vacation, for those of our readers working in the education industry), we’ve chosen to devote this month’s cover story to all things travel. On pages 46-49, I share 10 ‘dream destinations’ in the Asia-Pacific region, as chosen by three China-based travel industry veterans. Dominic Ngai, editor-in-chief at That’s Shanghai, explores how domestic tech trends are shaping the way young Chinese people travel on pages 38-43, and we offer some exciting package tours on page 44. Before I wrap this up and let you carry on to the ‘meat’ of this issue, I want to note that we are now taking pre-orders for the second edition of our Explore China travel guide, which will be published later this summer. Flip to page 37 to reserve your copy now! Until next month, PRDers,

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38 COVER STORY

6 CITY

CHINA ON THE MOVE

7 QUEEN OF CLEAN

The art and science behind winning over digital-savvy chinese millennial travelers.

Of mice and the men’s room.

14 SZUMMER PRIDE Celebrating LGBT lives in the PRD.

18 HOT ON TAOBAO Star Wars lightsaber

umbrella.

20 INSIDE OUT

66 EVENTS

THE WRAP

16 LIFE & STYLE

Gutting and redesigning an old fishing village house.

JUN 10

All-Star Football

28 ARTS 29 DIRTY FINGERS Shanghai’s rowdiest punk rockers on staying DIY and touring the world.

JUN 17

36 SHENZHEN ZEN

Matzka Station

Life, love and misadventure in the Middle Kingdom.

54 EAT & DRINK

MAY 18-20 Akram Khan's Giselle

58 THANK GOD IT’S FRY DAY Five of the best French fries Shenzhen has to offer.

62 KANPAI CLASSIC Class act. 4 |

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JUN 29-30 Celine Dion

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Pen to Paper

The winners of the That's PRD Writing Contest, p10

SZUMMER Pride P14

(WO)MAN ON THE STREET

QUEEN OF CLEAN Of Mice and the Men’s Room By Matthew Bossons

ublic washrooms in China are by no means known for their ‘loiter-ability.’ Although we presume there are exceptions out there, they tend to smell bad (often a combo of human waste and burn-yournostrils industrial cleaners) and the sight of a steaming pile of feces resting in an unflushed squatty-potty is not uncommon. For most, visiting a roadside public restroom is a trip that is only undertaken when ‘nature calls’ and there are no other options within the immediate area. For others, a day spent at a community toilet is just another day on the job. Ms. Wang moved from Hunan to Guangzhou five years ago and has spent the past five months working as a sanitation worker at a dingy public washroom on Jianshe Wu Malu. She arrives at work each morning at 8.30am and the

THE DIRTY DETAILS Monthly income: RMB4,000 Days per week: 6

Hours per day: 12 situation inside the lavatories is grim. They’ve been unattended since 11pm the night before, when Wang finished the previous day’s 12-hour shift. (Wang enjoys a two-and-a-halfhour lunch and nap break). In her absence, human waste and discarded sanitary pads have festered, unchallenged, all night long and the morning stench is horrendous. With mop and bucket in hand, she sets to work cleaning. First it’s the men’s toilets, which, she tells us, are always the dirtier of the two gendersegregated washrooms. After that she tackles the women’s side of the facility. If cleaning up the urine, crap, alcohol-scented vomit and blood of others bothers Wang, it certainly doesn’t show – nor does she complain about it. The soft-spoken Hunanren has only one complaint: the washroom’s

water pressure is often subpar, something she attributes to the water consumption habits of the folks in the apartments above the public lavatory. She muses aloud that her job would likely be easier with higher water pressure. When asked if she works alone, Wang nods and tells us that her job is a solo one. Although she has regular visitors: men from a washroomless warehouse located nearby stop in often to use the facility, as well as boozers at a beer bottle shop across the road. There is also a rat, who emerges from

the washroom’s piping in the evenings to scrounge for food. Wang tells us that the city sanitation department has provided her with poison to dispatch the rodent, but so far it has failed to work. “The poison is supposed to be nontoxic and not dangerous to humans, which is good,” says Wang. “The problem is it appears the poison is not dangerous to rats either.” Like the stench and grime, though, the rat doesn’t appear to bother or disgust Wang in the way one might assume. Maybe she has grown used to it, having previously worked on the sanitation team in an office building – a job she ranks lower than her current cleaning gig on Jianshe Wu Malu. “As a public sector job, I get to enjoy public holidays,” says Wang. “This allows time to visit my hometown in Hunan.” WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2018 | SZ | 7

THE BUZZ RANDOM NUMBER

… G. As in, forget 4G because 5G is coming to a Chinese city near you! That's right, super fast data speeds will soon be at your fingertips. China's three major telecommunications providers officially rolled out plans to test fifth generation (5G) network capabilities in some pilot cities late in April. Just how fast is 5G? As Sina notes, data can be carried over 5G networks up to 10 times faster than 4G networks. At those speeds, a high definition movie can be downloaded within just a second, while a 30-gigabyte Blu-ray film can be transmitted in just 18.75 seconds. Additionally, wireless data delays will drop to just one millisecond. The country's first commercial 5G station (operated by China Unicom) is expected to open in Shandong in the second half of this year, while all pilot work is set to be completed by 2019.

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

The PRC Gets the H-Bomb On June 17, 1967, the People’s Republic of China announced a successful hydrogen bomb test, becoming the world’s fourth thermonuclear power after the US, Soviet Union and UK – but ahead of France. Dropped at 7am from a Hong-6 jet bomber over the Lop Nur Test Base in southeastern Xinjiang, the H-bomb was parachute-retarded for an airburst at 2,960 meters and had an explosive power 150 times that of the atomic bomb used by the US on Hiroshima at the end of WWII. China made fast progress in developing nuclear weapons in the 1960s, committed to breaking the superpowers’ monopoly on nuclear technology and to ensure Chinese security against Soviet and US threats. Over a 32-month period, the PRC tested its first atomic bomb (October 16, 1964), launched its first nuclear missile (October 25, 1966) and detonated the H-bomb. By comparison, the time between the US’s

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fission-to-fusion – its first atomic test to first hydrogen bomb test – was 86 months, for the USSR it was 75 months, for the UK 66 months and for France – later on – 105 months. While China had received extensive technical help from the Soviet Union to jump-start their nuclear program, by as early as 1960 the rift between the the two communist superstates had become so great that the Soviet Union ceased all assistance to China. China’s total nuclear arsenal size today is estimated to range anywhere between 240 nuclear weapons to as many as 3,000 warheads, all hidden within an extensive tunnel system referred to as the ‘Underground Great Wall.’

PRDers, meet Rachel Weiss, an American expat killing it on Instagram under the handle @rachelmeetschina. This month’s featured image comes from her online collection of colorful travel photos and profiles Lotus Hill in Guangzhou’s Panyu District. Lotus Hill is perhaps most famous for its ancient quarry, which dates back to the Western Han Dynasty (221-207 BCE). For more stunning travel shots from around China and Asia at large, follow Rachel on Instagram.

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PEN TO PAPER The Winners of the That’s PRD Writing Contest Spring 2018

n early April, we called upon our readers to submit their best written work in our second-ever That’s PRD Writing Contest. Much like our inaugural literary competition back in 2016, we received a huge number of submissions from folks across the Pearl River Delta, with genres ranging from travel writing and nonfiction stories to poetry and fun, fictional adventures. On May 19, we invited 15 finalists to join us in Guangzhou and share their work with a live audience – and a panel of judges made up of three prominent PRD-based journalists – at Atlas Coffee in Zhujiang New Town. The event was a huge success and at its conclusion, three writers were honored for their works and brilliant presentations. But before we share our judge’s top three picks, we want to sincerely thank everyone who participated in this year’s event: without your creative minds, this contest and subsequent reading event would not have been possible. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough space in the following pages to publish all the great stories we received, but keep an eye on thatsmags.com for additional written works selected by our editorial team!

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ORCHIDS

Thomas Thorogood First Place Winner and Audience Choice Winner Guangzhou

And I wonder if she is bones yet if the dress she was buried in hangs loose now

nothing left of the vessel that held her voice through a payphone in Andorra and my breath was frozen

she stood in a neighbour’s doorway asking if it’s normal to go numb

to eulogise her absurd rationalising someone so bursting with life that

her family; mum, dad, brother abroad, two dogs named after English castles

in memoriam, every story entwined with her has finished. Rare orchids grow on the warren they’re fenced away the sun sets on the estuary and this woman in the dunes.

I’d never been stunned by love like that to see beauty imbued

and now I want to tear the orchids up from the root and grind them between the tors of the moor

I want this whole Jurassic coast to fall into the sea

since maybe it was me that killed her

maybe my panicked chemical spite spread like poison and grew in her brain

just months to prepare.

They call it survivor’s guilt but seems more a cruel joke that she ends and, as wretched as I am, I continue. A grave in Ivybridge with nothing in it but bones and rags and so and so I do continue

and, older now than she will ever be, her truth is held in fallible thoughts

her boots on the moor her script in the book

the first time we undressed each other and soaked in each other’s bodies

I ached with love

an ache she set into my bones it is in my marrow I feel her in the cold.

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MEAT BUNS X

Naomi Lounsbury Second Place Winner Guangzhou

iaoli wanted meat buns. They were her weakness. She had been a fat child, so she'd learned to like chicken feet and Chinese cabbage and sweet potato leaves and to drink plain green tea and do all these things that traditional Chinese culture demands. When she went home to her family, they commented on how thin and pretty she was, but secretly, she would sell her own soul for the chance to eat as many of the spicy beef meat buns as she could without gaining weight. She worked in a real estate office across from the Lujiang Metro Station and knew that 50 meters from her was a meat bun shop. At quarter to noon, she messaged her boss who worked in the desk next to her, going to grab a bun from the shop across the way. He nodded, not looking up from his phone. Her boss didn't care. There weren't any clients today. She wandered across the street to stand in line at the meat bun shop. The shop always had a special on, four buns for RMB6, but she never bought four. "One beef bun." She played on her phone as she ordered. She paid with WeChat and grabbed the bun. She pulled the plastic bag down and took a bite while juggling her phone in her hand. She closed her eyes for a second, enjoying the flavor, then intuition kicked in as she felt a tug at her phone. Her eyes snapped open as a boy, no more than 15 and in a school uniform, grabbed her phone and started running. The quick action dislodged the meat bun from her hands and it fell to the ground. She had 12 | SZ | JUNE 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

but a moment to mourn and then she picked it up and started chasing the thief. "Hey, motherf*cker!" Xiaoli was never rude but sometimes the situation called for it. She chased him around the corner, onto Xiadu Lu, holding the meat bun. He was fast but she was angry and not because of the phone. She watched as he weaved through people ahead, so she jumped off the sidewalk and ran next to the cars. A little more dangerous, but she didn't care. Five meters. Four. Why didn't he turn down a side road? He looked back and his eyes widened when he realized how close she was. She grabbed the collar of his shirt with her free hand and he tumbled to the ground. She let go before he took her with him. “How dare you?” she hissed as she started kicking him, out of breath and sweaty. She still had the meat bun in her hand. “You want to steal my phone and make me drop my f*cking meat bun?” She putted him one more time for good measure, grabbed her phone and turned around.

He stayed down.

She walked back to the office, still a little angry about the thieving teenager who made her drop her meat bun. She walked through the door of the office and her boss was still staring at his phone. "You're back quick," he said without looking up. “Yeah, I'm going to go nap.”

THE NATURE OF MAN

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Franklin Foster Third Place Winner Guangzhou

I got a boulder on my mind And I can’t take the shit

I step outside looking for a shady place to sit

Sit in the grass with some grass, try to break it in The world should be cool…

Since there’s so much shadiness

I notice more snakes every time I take a hit The world is full of them…

Hard to find someone that ain’t been bit

Only a few blades of grass can really break cement And that could change your life Depending how you take it in

Because, Malcolm X was one

That grew and left streets with dents So I’d be happy to walk through The pastures he went

But when I begin, I’m taken by the wind Something I can’t see moving

Whenever it makes the trees bend Watching ants crawl

Wishing my family could live like that Fall in perfect line with each other And just chill like that

Build a colony of our own…

Wish we could live like that

It’s crazy how a bunch of bugs

Can make me feel like that… damn

But on some real life shit I need green to live

On some chlorophyll type shit

That’s why I really need a deal right quick

So instead of looking for jobs

I still write hits…

Smell of manure make me feel like shit

They say you reap what you sow

What can I give my kids? Shit…

As of now

A lot of pain, a lot of brains

Not a lot of change

But I promise I’m not ashamed

I just need my plants properly arranged

And in order for it to grow

It’ll need a lot of rain

Shit, if I can survive the hurricane

And my life is dirt now

That means I got a lot to gain

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SZUMMER PRIDE

Celebrating LGBT Lives in the PRD

"Pride is a time for people from all walks of life to come together and celebrate what makes us different."

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t is getting better for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in China. Slowly. For every stumble (like censorship on Weibo) there’s a step in the right direction (like the public support that reversed the decision). But free expression online can’t replace real-life community, where people can pierce the isolation to feel connected and whole. That’s where groups like SZUMMER PRIDE (SZP) come in. Now in its third year, the Shenzhen-based LGBT celebration enjoys the proud support of That’s PRD and businesses across the city. “Pride is a time for people from all walks of life to come together and celebrate what makes us different,” Alex McCutcheon, one of the organizers, tells us. “We create spaces where you can be yourself, no matter who you are or who you love.” The organizers take inspiration from celebrations like Guangzhou’s PRiDe, with which they share resources and recruit guests for events like the Wet & Wild parties taking over a Xichong beach resort during Dragon Boat weekend. It was a visit to PRiDe that inspired McCutcheon and Alessandro Nicolau to launch SZP with a pool party for 80 in the summer of 2016. Despite a few hiccups – “issues like the original venue suddenly becoming unavailable, torrential rains during site setup and even performers getting stuck in traffic,” McCutcheon recalls – it’s grown to a month of festivities. Besides the two-day beach party with fashion shows, gifts, international DJs and gogo boys, there are parties on June 22 and 23 for those who want to burn up the dance floor. But there are now quieter events too, like an art exhibit and a day for families. Details for each event, including exact location, will be made known as the dates approach. “In 2017 we started to experiment with creating spaces where the LGBT community can interact meaningfully with other residents of our city,” McCutcheon explains, “and reactions ranged from indifference to curiosity to outspoken support for the happiness and dignity of LGBT people. Of course there have been certain businesses who found it difficult to support us for various reasons, but there are many more who have been proud to stand by us and support us as we grow.” Help the PRD’s LGBT community grow: scan the QR to learn more and join in this year’s fun.

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URBAN DICTIONARY

Pin die/ pīn diē / 拼爹 verb. To compete for more social status and wealth using one's father's social status and wealth Look at Little Zhang. He is the CEO of a big company at the age of 26.

Look up who his father is and you’ll understand.

Oh, wow, he is winning the game of pin die.

Do you still believe the Western liberal propaganda of “life is a blank canvas”? Snap out of it. Life is a relay race on a single track of wealth and status, with the baton being passed from one generation to the next. What to you strive towards in life? The pursuit of happiness? Looking good in front of family and friends and at high school reunions? Bad idea! The real purpose of life is to take the baton from your father and run as fast as you can with the single purpose of delivering it to your offspring at a slightly more advantaged point. If your father had fallen behind, you work hard so your son can have a chance at the race. If your father was already in the front, you live to expand his advantage. We live in a world where any success can be traced to the endeavors of past generations, making social status and wealth a multi-generational project. There wouldn't be Donald Trump without Fred, for example. There wouldn’t be Ivanka without Donald. Many generations later, the starting points for every one of us are so far apart that our lives are, to a large degree, determined by where we got the baton—whether we were born in big cities or the countryside, whether we go to a public or private school, or whether we can inherit a multi-million dollar corporation right out of college. Literally meaning “to compete using father,” pin die is the exercise of using one’s father’s achievements to compete with others for upward mobility. It happens when people ask you what your father does when you attend elementary school, when you apply for universities, and when you apply for job openings. Sometimes it feels like who your father is matters more than who you are, because by now the status gap of the last generation has already exceeded what one can make up for in a lifetime. Don’t have a rich and famous dad? Be that dad to your son! Failing that, you can blame all your failures on your father. Great news all around. Mia Li

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STYLE Daytripper

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A Breif, Hairy History of China P24

SPOTLIGHT

YANG FANG

Designer and Founder, by FANG Interview by Dominic Ngai

After studying in France, fashion designer Yang Fang returned to her home country to establish her own label, by FANG, in 2013. Since then, Yang’s deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship has become her signature style, and handcrafted origami elements and feminine lines are commonly featured in her couture and ready-to-wear collections. We caught up with her to see how the experience of becoming a mother has inspired her latest work. How would you describe your style of design? Artistic and minimalistic. Less is often more when it comes to design. Being able to simultaneously develop a couture line (Atelier by FANG) and a ready-to-wear line (by FANG) puts an emphasis on delicate craftsmanship that requires great attention to details, and uniqueness and elegance are achieved with these fine details. Tell us about the SS18 collection, and how has your newborn baby inspired the design.

It is a very special and personal collection. I worked on it shortly after giving birth to my first baby girl, Maeli. As a woman and a mom, there are very strong emotions involved in this moment in my life, and this collection is strongly influenced by this special energy. You also mentioned that the new collection reminds you of your bond with your mother. Is there an example that best illustrates this?

The floral, garden-inspired pattern designed for this collection brings back memories of

“Uniqueness and elegance are achieved with fine details” the many holidays spent in our family house. My mom and I would spend hours playing and talking outside, and there were these giant butterflies around us all the time. What’s the experience of working on the Asia Swarovski Collective like?

FW18 was our sixth consecutive season collaborating with Swarovski. I really enjoy this partnership because it offers unlimited creative freedom, and there are so many intriguing elements to play with. There is also a perfect connection between Swarovski crystals and our style of design and respect for craftsmanship. Between your couture and ready-to-wear collections, what elements of the design process do you enjoy most?

Couture and ready-to-wear are very different animals, but I feel very lucky to be able to work on both. Where design is concerned, couture is a more intimate process with a lot of freedom and time to create, while ready-towear is a faster process with more functional

and commercial constraints. I enjoy finding a bridge between the two, which is something we like to describe to as ‘couture à porter.’ The ideal situation is to have both lines complement each other by sharing a common design ethic and brand DNA. Are you working on anything new at the moment and what are your plans for the rest of 2018?

We just released the second season of our collaboration with [lingerie label] Sangluo. Most of our focus now is on the Atelier by FANG Couture ‘Maison,’ which we just opened in January in the former French Concession. We are still in soft opening and fine-tuning some decoration details, but the space is pretty amazing. We also have more big projects in the pipeline near the end of this year, including a by FANG flagship store in Shanghai.

See more of Yang Fang’s work on www.by-fang. com

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OVERHEARD

Rakuten Global Market So you’ve heard of Alibaba, Amazon and eBay, but have you heard of Rakuten? According to Technode, this littleknown Japanese e-commerce giant has become wildly popular in the Middle Kingdom, with Chinese customers spending JPY1 billion in 2016 alone on merchandise from the online supermarket. Thanks to partnerships with host supermarkets JD.com and Netease, Rakuten has finally managed to penetrate into China’s notoriously difficult e-commerce marketplace, after having pulled their store from Baidu in 2012. What makes this application so appealing for English-speakers is the bright, clean and accessible interface, all laid out in easy to understand English. Taobao translation website Baopals is certainly a godsend, but it ain’t got nothing on Rakuten Global Market. Japan has rightly become renowned as a center for streetwear and clothing culture in recent years and mainstay fashion brands such as Supreme, A Bathing Ape and many more are widely available throughout the Rakuten App. The wealth of clothing options stored throughout the Rakuten online supermarket will certainly appeal to many, but you can also find your favorite electronic gizmos, long sought-after make-up brands and even a wide variety of cup ‘a’ noodles. Part of what makes Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba so unique is their brilliant financial tech innovation – Alipay. Rakuten itself is hitting headlines for financial ingenuity world wide, as the company recently revealed that it would start its own cryptocurrency – called Rakuten Coin – though that will certainly not be available in China. Nonetheless, if you are in possession of a Union Pay card you needn’t worry about lack of access, Rakuten accepts all major credit cards as well as Paypal and Alipay. Rakuten Global Market is compatible with iOS and Android devices. Visit global.rakuten.com/ en/ for more info.

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“We sincerely apologize for this unintentional error, and are conducting an internal review”

… so says Gap in an official apology posted on Weibo. Its infamous map snafu started when a Chinese netizen who was shopping at a Gap outlet in Canada shared a photo of a T-shirt featuring an incomplete map of China that neglected to include Taiwan and islands in the South China Sea. To defuse the situation, the American fashion label quickly issued an official statement apologizing for the mistake, adding that they’ve pulled the T-shirt in question from the Chinese market, and that the company fully respects China’s territorial integrity.

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Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... The planets of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are known for their subtropical monsoon climate. Heavy precipitation is common during the wet season, which runs from May to September, and in this galac- tic quadrant a well-crafted umbrella is essential for surviving the frequent squalls. Equip yourself to battle the downpour with this lightsaber bumbershoot, which lights up with the distinctive red glow of Lord Vader’s laser sword (or blue, for those who shun the Dark Side). The canopy, once open, is generously wide, allowing you to walk unhindered through the elements as if the Force itself was shielding you from the rain. The outside

of the canopy prominently displays the iconic Star Wars logo, while the inside boasts long white streaks inspired by the films’ famous hyperspace scenes. A power button at the bottom of the lightsaber hilt illuminates the shaft, powered by two AA batteries. This umbrella is sure to keep you dry while en route to catch the newest Star Wars anthology film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, which is currently wowing audiences across China. May the Force be with you on your quest to stay dry and look fly!

RMB388 Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella; available on taobao.com (search 星球大战光剑伞 xing qiu da zhan guang jian san)

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DAYTRIPPER

Shaoguan’s Danxia Mountains “It is most beautiful because it is natural.” The inscrutable statement appears on signs throughout the Danxia Mountains in a declaration that’s hard to argue with. The stunning splendor of this red-tinged hikers’ paradise is so unique in Guangdong that it constitutes the sole UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in the southern province. Situated in the northern Guangdong city of Shaoguan, this beguiling range of karst-like mountains boasts steep cliffs, lush trails and fresh, clean air. Though popular with visitors year-round, its massive size and numerous trails mean it’s rarely overwhelmed by crowds. Upon arriving at the gate of the scenic area, you’ll likely be approached by scalpers offering discounted tickets for entry.

Decline the sketchier touts but do take advantage of the favorable pricing on more plausible offers as long as you have no need of tax receipts. Full-price tickets sell for RMB150 at the ticket office and grant you passage to both of the geopark’s main scenic areas. The Danxia Mountains take their name from the Chinese word for ‘rosy clouds.’ It’s a reference to the spectacular sunset and sunrise views from atop the mountains’ dramatic peaks, as well as the reddish stone that makes up their cliffs and ridges. Of the park’s two main scenic areas, Zhanglao Mountain is the more popular and approachable peak, boasting a ‘Sunrise Pavilion’ which is perfect for camping and, on a clear day, offers splendid views of the rosepink dawn. Even in thick mist and heavy clouds, chirping birds and the mystical silhouette of the far-off ridges make for a contemplative vista. En route to the peak, hikers pass through a Buddhist temple, calligraphic inscriptions etched into massive, multicolored cliffs and can detour to visit a historic Taoist shrine. On your descent,

be sure to stop off at the famed Yinyuan Stone, a natural rock formation that bears a striking resemblance to an enormous human vulva. Cross a narrow valley on foot or by complimentary bus ride towards the neighboring Yangyuan Stone Scenic Area. The elegant Jin River, which can be toured by boat, winds its way between the two and a tightly clustered village bristles with simple restaurants serving delicious homestyle Hakka fare. The Yangyuan Stone Mountain is less lofty, but the climbing here is considerably more strenuous. A narrow path of steps is carved crudely from a truly steep cliff face, through rocky passages scarcely wider than two adult hikers standing abreast. The main draw here is the Yangyuan Stone, a soaring column of phallic rock bearing an indisputable likeness to an erect penis. Ximei Fortress crowns the peak: a crumbling Ming Dynasty redoubt built by a despotic feudal tyrant from a nearby village that serves as an ideal place to admire a rosy sunset and enjoy a well-earned rest. TZ

How to get there: Guangzhou: Take a one-hour fast train (RMB105) at Guangzhou South Railway Station to Shaoguan Railway Station. From there, take a shuttle bus (RMB21) to Danxiashan (Mount Danxia). Shenzhen: Take a fast train at Futian Station (RMB186) or Shenzhen North Railway Station (RMB179) to Shaoguan Railway Station in less than two hours.

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LIFE & STYLE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

INSIDE OUT

Gutting and Redesigning an Old Fishing Village House Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Hou Bowen

Project name: Jiangshan Fishing Village Renovation Location: Gaochun District, Nanjing Area: 385 square meters Design company: Mix Architecture The brief: As residents continue to migrate to urban areas around China, Nanjing’s Gaochun district enlisted Mix Architecture to conduct renovations for some of the abandoned houses and decaying public facilities in an aging fishing community. In the first phase of the project, the design firm converted a 385-square-meter old village house into a spacious library and private residence with modernized interiors. Designers at Mix Architecture made extensive changes to the house’s original layout with the goal of turning it into one large open space. In the middle of the room, guests will find floor-to-ceiling wooden bookcases flanked by columns leftover from its former life.

Looking into the tea pavilion from the courtyard, one can see the designers’ painstaking efforts in creating a harmonious contrast between the minimalistic interiors and the rustic stone exterior.

From the bedroom of the residence wing, a view of the courtyard is nicely framed by the floor-to-ceiling window.

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Despite the complete facelift made to the interiors, one of the designers’ main goals for this project was to retain the exterior of the original structure to honor the village’s heritage. Wrapped inside the bookcases is a ‘meditation area’ equipped with a set of skylights to introduce natural light into the space.

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Emsa FLOW Slim Friends Carafe with Cooling Station, RMB158

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Summer means you'll need many cold drinks to combat the heat. Luckily the guys over at Emsa have just what you need. The FLOW carafes come with an integrated cooling element in their stands to keep your drinks refreshingly cool. All you need to do is keep the cooling element in the freezer and use it in the base of the carafe when needed.

Triceratops Puzzle Dig Kit, RMB168

This triceratops-themed dig kit includes a genuine mosasaur tooth, a polished dinosaur bone and some fossilized faeces as well as digging tools. The fossils you will discover are real and millions of years old, and come with a full-color information guide. There’s also a 3D triceratops dinosaur puzzle to assemble and a diorama to display your findings. Perfect for any aspiring palaeontologist!

Midea Tower Fan, RMB329

This high quality fan will be a perfect for the hot and humid days ahead. With an elegant appearance combined with cutting edge design, including a 60-degree flexible wind delivery system and a 7.5 hours timing on/off function, this fan will fit perfectly into any home.

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LIFE & ST YLE | F E AT URE

By Bailey Hu. Images courtesy of Shanghai Library Archives.

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A 'modern woman.' From China (Shanghai), Issue 8, 1932.

Taken by James Ricalton in Beijing, 1900

“Most common outfit of new women during the May Fourth movement.”

From Time, Vol. 6, Issue 4, 1934.

Trendy Shanghai women. From Linglong, Vol. 2 Issue 54, 1932.

“I love short hair. But when I had it, people thought I was a lesbian,” a Chinese acquaintance once told me. She gestured at her straight, shoulder-length locks. “It’s called ‘mama’s hairstyle,’ after daughters who keep their hair long to please their mothers.” Ironic, considering that her mother came of age in an era when short hair was not only normal but sometimes even mandated: during the Cultural Revolution of the ’60s and ’70s, long styles and perms were among the casualties of the fight against capitalist culture. But short hair was trending well before then. As far back as Republican China (19121949), women have been chopping off their manes in the name of social, political and sexual liberation. In a sense, adoption of short styles has both reflected and crystallized a century’s worth of struggle and change for Chinese women. Take a trip down history lane with us as we explore this hairy issue in depth.

New Women and Modern Girls

According to scholar Hung-Yok Ip, less than a decade after the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, young female progressives began cutting their luscious locks, leaving behind the styling and ornaments of a now bygone era. The so-called ‘new women’ accompanied the look with plain, sober clothing, symbolizing a novel outlook: that females too could contribute to China’s transformation into a modern nation. Although short-lived, the movement brought a kind of liberation – both physical and psychological – from staid traditions. As a young Mao Zedong put it in 1919, according to Hung-Yok Ip, “If a woman’s head and a man’s head are actually the same… why must women have their hair piled up in those ostentatious and awkward buns?” Not long afterward, short hair for women gained even more traction, but for very different reasons: bobs and glamorous fashions from a world away were winning over young women in China’s big cities.

The fashion-forward, worldly ‘modern girl’ of the early ’30s started flaunting short cuts, sometimes paired with one of the new cheongsams that were more form-fitting than ever before, according to scholar Antonia Finnane. It was liberation of another kind, and it had its detractors. Cartoons made fun of ‘modern’ thighhigh hemlines and the sexual openness they seemed to represent. The ambiguity of the new look made its way into other popular media too: in the classic 1934 film The Goddess, actress Ruan Lingyu plays a single mother who’s both powerful and powerless. Her fashionable appearance – short perm and colorful cheongsam – allows her to attract customers as a sex worker, but they also put her at risk of mockery and exploitation. Despite the drawbacks, the popularity of modern fashions persisted, as some Western observers noted. As late as 1941, a photograph from the International Mission Photography Archive of the Yale Divinity Library was accompanied by this caption: “A year or so ago when 'shingled' hair was the fashion all Chinese girls had short hair although it did not really suit their particular

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A still from the The Goddess (1934)

Ruan Lingyu. From China Female Movie Star Photo Album, Vol. 1 Issue 2, 1934 A “modern” femme fatale. From Wanhuatong, Issue 5, 1946.

style of features.” The writer notes with relief that long hair is once again in vogue, and that “In these days [Chinese women’s] style of hair dressing is as varied as in any other country.”

Liberation Chic

Just over two decades later, though, long locks were taboo. By the ’50s, according to China Daily, extra-short ‘liberation’ bobs had begun making waves among women of the new People’s Republic of China. But the foundation for the fashion was set even before the Communists’ 1949 takeover. In the early ’30s, as Hung-Yok Ip cites, a soldier told new female recruit Lu Guixiu: “Bobbed hair is convenient and sanitary. It is easy to take care of when you are wounded.” Despite reservations, she and other peasant soldiers adopted the new look for its practicality. The less-is-more mentality also pervaded the Long March, which reduced Communist forces to a fraction of their original size. According to Ip, the book The Heroines in the Long March recounts that in the urgency of their flight female soldiers “used their fingers to ‘tidy’ their hair every morning,” having “neither comb nor mirror.” Even after the army made it to the refuge

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of Yan’an, the survivalist-chic look persisted. A ’30s photo shows a young Mao with his fourth wife Jiang Qing, both in military-style garb and haircuts of similar length. Although her uniform shirt is cinched at the waist, it’s still a far cry from the former actress’ carefully-styled appearance on the cover of a movie magazine earlier that decade. A decade into Communist rule, as Antonia Finnane explains it, even Song Ching-ling – Sun Yat-sen’s widow and Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress – had turned in her habitual plain qipao for shirts and pants, a sign of the changing times. But unlike with the ‘new women’ of decades before, Communist women’s androgynous style was accompanied by significant political progress: the landmark Marriage Law of 1950 required both parties’ consent, cracking down on issues such as arranged unions, bigamy and human trafficking. It also raised the marriage age for females and males to 18 and 20, respectively, and affirmed a woman’s right to divorce. Women found their way into the working world as well, John Bauer and other researchers discovered, although they often had to balance jobs with household chores. In their article on gender issues in China, they cite surveys in Nanjing that show that before

Jiang Qing on the cover of Lianhua Huabao in the 1930s

1949, close to 71 percent of women had no employment. Of those married between 1950-65, however, 70.6 percent worked, and over 90 percent of women wedded in the following decade also found jobs.

Cutoff Point

It’s a testament to the power of the perm that only major social upheaval could cut off its popularity. But the doom of heat-induced curls – and too-long hair, and excessive accessories – eventually arrived with a vengeance during the Cultural Revolution. Before 1966, permed waves and hair ribbons weren’t uncommon, Ip states, even among progressive women. Afterwards, however, even medium-length hair risked criticism and rectification at the hands of scissors-wielding Red Guards. At the beginning of his brief essay ‘Cultural Revolution and Hair,’ scholar Gu

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Taken by Lee Weekly, 2015

From a 1972 production of Red Detachment of Women, attended by US President Richard Nixon

Nong brings up an anecdote by writer Yang Jiang in which she recalls having half her hair cut off in ‘yin yang’ style during a criticism. Gu, a former Red Guard himself, recalls an ‘unspoken rule’ of the period: ‘one braid is feudalist, two is capitalist, shoulder-length hair is revisionist and all must be swept away.’ By contrast, the pinnacle of revolutionary beauty might be found in The Red Detachment of Women, one of the Eight Model Operas (conceived by Jiang Qing, incidentally) that dominated Chinese entertainment for a decade. The ballet-slash-opera, which features female dancers en pointe wielding rifles, tells the story of peasant woman Wu Qinghua. Wu escapes a tyrannous landlord and learns

to become a valuable member of an allfemale company in the Red Army – a troop of uniform-clad women, all of whom sport short hair.

New Growth

Not long after China’s reform and opening up in 1978, newly receptive Chinese women began adopting hairstyles from around the world. Style influences ranged from ‘disco queen’ Zhang Qiang, who favored a daring afro, to Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung’s sideways ponytail. Short hair lost much of its cachet although the odd celebrity, such as pop star Li Yuchun, continues to champion closecropped cuts. Still, in first-tier cities like Shenzhen or

Guangzhou, it’s not hard to spot women with shorter cuts among a throng of curls, waves, iron-straightened locks and various dye jobs. Huang Bingjie (above, right) is one of them. A year ago, friends and family greeted her decision to chop it all off with surprise, although they’ve since gotten used to it. Huang likes it too, saying she’ll most likely keep her ‘cool’ cut for another two or three years before switching it up. Wendy Zhao, 30, (above, left) is another close-crop adoptee, although she’s since changed her mind and concealed her hair under a wig during the awkward growing-out phase. “A lot of girls want to cut [their hair short]… but they won’t do it if they think it won’t suit them.” Zhao is both fascinated and repulsed by another bold style choice: shaving one’s head. She says she won’t do it, then admits to being curious anyway: “I just don’t know what being bald would feel like. It would be a new experience.” Possibly even liberating. WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2018 | SZ | 27

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DIRTY FINGERS

Shanghai’s Rowdiest Punk Rockers on Staying DIY and Touring the World By Erica Martin

After shaking up Shanghai’s music scene with their brash and charismatic punk, releasing an album on respected Beijing label Maybe Mars, and completing two whirlwind DIY China tours, Shanghai band Dirty Fingers are putting on a China tour and crowdfunding campaign to raise money for their first world tour. We had a chat with their drummer, a Brazilian expat who goes by Ale Amazonia, about their quest to make personal connections all over the world. Why do you want to do a DIY tour rather than via sponsorship from any record labels or corporate companies? Because we know how to do these things by ourselves. And DIY gives us a better chance to build meaningful relationships with the audience, venues, promoters and bands. It also pushes us to always seek out the next step. The interesting thing is, the more we do things by ourselves and deliver results, the more labels and companies want to collaborate with us. How did you decide on the countries you’re going to visit for the first leg of the world tour? Are you going to Egypt to make your song ‘Trip to Cairo’ a reality?

For the first round of the tour, we wanted to have a feeling of closure and discovery, to do something unexpected and challenging. We are also touring Japan and Korea, which is not that different for us. But the cross-continent part, including Egypt, Brazil and South Africa will be very unprofitable and will give us a lot of room for surprises! Egypt has been very

“We are going to see those brutal pyramids and get those mummies to dance”

hard to connect with, but we are confident that we are going to see those brutal pyramids and get those mummies to dance.

In a promo video, you describe this tour as a way to connect to people outside of the internet. Why is that important to you? As a band, Dirty Fingers is a result of this attitude. We want to be open and learn from other cultures and try to create something together. For us, it’s just natural. It’s the way we automatically operate. We like to see, touch and experience things. Are you working on any new music that you might be including in the tour?

Yes, we already have three songs that are not recorded, but that we play all the time at gigs: ‘Coke,’ ‘Mafia’ and ‘Alleluia!’ With our recording studio, we have more time to process the recordings, add new elements and so on. We also want to record something with local bands in Cambodia, Indonesia and Brazil during the tour.

What are some of your thoughts about the music scene in Shanghai, especially compared to Beijing, where you used to live? Beijing is where the industry is based – art patrons, labels, media, bands, artists, hype makers and huge loads of drama. It’s political, it’s competitive and it can be very toxic. Shanghai is all of this as well, but not in music and art, because the industry is not here. And I think this is very good. People here are more concerned with just having good music and art around. For us as a band, it gives us so much more freedom to just do what we want to do. Tell us in one sentence why people should help support your world tour. We are broke and need your help!

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COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU

Zhou Dongyu Unlike many actors and actresses who might spend years searching for a breakthrough, Zhou Dongyu got lucky. At the age of 17, she was selected by the famed director Zhang Yimou to star in Under the Hawthorn Tree (2010) despite having no prior acting experience. She played Jingqiu, a high school girl sent to the countryside for reeducation during the Cultural Revolution, who subsequently falls in love with the son of a military general. Zhou won several awards for the role and became a household name overnight. In her early twenties, Zhou had a series of roles that failed to impress Chinese netizens. She remained low-key regarding public criticism, while quietly honing her skills at Beijing Film Academy. Zhou’s performance in Soul Mate (2016) however, a moving tale of tested friendship and redemption in the midst of a love triangle, was a breakthrough. In portraying the rebellious and freewheeling Ansheng, Zhou broke out of her past cycle of depicting “the innocent sweetheart.” She took home a total of five Best Actress Awards for her role in Soul Mate. Critics and audiences alike praised Zhou’s maturity on-screen as she delivered more complex performances. Zhou has since blossomed on China’s silver screen, appearing in over 20 films to date. Her recent works, This Is Not What I Expected (2017) and Us and Them (2018), were instant box office hits. Zhou has attributed her success to landing the right opportunities at the right time, while admitting that she needs to further diversify her role choices in order to reach new heights. Kind of like: Lily Collins Famous for: portraying innocent and quirky sweethearts See her in: Soul Mate (2016)

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This action flick set on a submarine stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as an undercover operative who wakes up to find he’s been imprisoned by the CIA and must escape. The film’s name is a reference to the military term ‘black site,’ or the location of highly classified activities unacknowledged by a nation’s government. Van Damme’s co-star is Swedish actor and martial artist Dolph Lundren. To the delight of action movie enthusiasts, Black Water is the fifth time Van Damme and Lundren have starred in the same movie, but the first time ever that they’ll be allies instead of antagonists.

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

With all the nail-biting action and irreverent wit of 2015’s Jurassic World, this second installment of the trilogy is set several years later, after the park on Isla Nublar has shut down and dinosaurs roam there freely. When an impending volcanic eruption puts them in danger of going extinct all over again, former park manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) sets up a rescue mission with her boyfriend, dinosaur trainer Owen Grady (Chris Pratt). In an intriguing indication of China’s growing box office prominence, Fallen Kingdom debuts in domestic theaters here one week before its North American premiere date.

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Cathy Yan has made history by signing on as the first Asian woman to direct a superhero film. Yan will helm an as-yet-untitled movie starring Harley Quinn as played by Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad. The China-born, NYCbased director and former Wall Street Journal reporter’s debut feature, Dead Pigs — a Jia Zhangke-produced dramatization of the 2013 pig incident in Shanghai’s Huangpu River — found acclaim earlier this year after being featured at Sundance.

Bu Hao

Users of the popular video streaming platform Douyin were surprised to discover early last month that over 30,000 videos relating to animated TV show Peppa Pig had been removed, while the hashtag #Peppapig had been blocked. The UK children’s TV show has proven wildly popular in China since it debuted on CCTV in 2015, and later became a viral sensation within certain online subcultures. Several media outlets misreported the event as a complete ban on the lovable cartoon character, but episodes of the animated show are still available on CCTV, Youku, iQiyi and Tencent. This also hasn’t affected plans for Peppa Pig theme parks, which are slated to open in Shanghai and Beijing in 2019.

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Our favorite tracks from artists playing in Guangzhou and Shenzhen this month. For full nightlife and gig listings, visit www.thatsmags.com

‘Stranger’ (2018) Leo Kalyan

‘The Missing Steps’ (2017) Sleep Party People

‘Falla’ (2015) Childs

Featuring the London-based singersongwriter’s soulful vocals on top of lush tunes, this seductive pop gem is about finding a deep connection with a stranger while traveling.

Via dreamy soundscapes and ethereal vocals, the Copenhagen-based multi-instrumentalist creates a hypnotic experience that takes listeners to an otherworldly wonderland.

Drawing on influence from Sigur Ros and Mogwai, this post-rock track opens with soothing acoustic chords, then ascends to a euphoric climax with an uplifting mix of violin, guitar and drums.

‘Surf With Shark’ (2012) Hedgehog

‘Motel’ (2016) never young beach

‘Breeze’ (2001) Sophie Zelmani

The Chinese indie rock trio delivers self-sarcastic humor and youthful restlessness in this punk rock song, which is guaranteed to awaken your inner riot.

Lighthearted surf rock tunes with a retro spin, the Tokyo-based indie rock band brings upbeat summer beach vibes to listeners’ ears with this fun track.

Featuring tender melodies and affectionate vocals by the Swedish folk singer-songwriter, ‘Breeze’ is a melancholic ballad about saying goodbye to a loved one.

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ARTS | MUSIC

LET THE SUUNS SHINE The Montreal Art Rock Band Stays Mysterious By Erica Martin

“Early on, our art was pretty stark, with black and white imagery,” says Suuns guitarist and bassist Joe Yarmush. “Classic French and Italian cinema mixed with 80s punk. Beautiful and dirty.” He’s discussing the gritty artwork style that characterized the Montreal art rock band’s early albums and music videos, but he could well be describing the music itself, too. Arriving in 2010 with their first album, Zeroes QC, a sinister study in electronic music meshed with punk, Suuns displayed a special prowess for stark yet unhinged compositions. The band got their start when Yarmush met vocalist and guitarist Ben Shemie in Montreal in 2007, and the duo began writing songs. Their original name was Zeroes, but for copyright reasons they switched it to the Thai word for zero, Suuns (pronounced ‘soons’), keeping the original name alive in the debut album title. “I wanted to bring back some attitude and a punk approach that was missing in the music from Montreal at that time,” Yarmush says of the band’s origins. “There was lots of folk and rootsy music happening. While that was fine, we were not into making that. We wanted to be Suicide and the Stooges.”

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Those references are apparent on Zeroes QC, though woven through with dark electronics and a cold industrial touch. Later efforts, especially their 2016 record Hold/ Still and its album of remixes, caused the band to be categorized as ‘psychedelic,’ but Yarmush says it’s not a label he thinks about much. The description seems to fit especially well, though, when paired with much of their later visuals, especially for the 2016 track ‘Brainwash,’ which Yarmush calls “the weirdest video and perhaps song we have.” The video in question depicts a glitchy animated beach populated by abandoned buildings as Shemie croons: “Do you really know how the other half lives?” The camera then descends into a yellow and black cyberpunk underworld as the industrial beat drops. The way Suuns discuss their own music is much more stark than psychedelic or freewheeling, however, and they shy away from elaborate explanations of their songwriting process and themes. In 2016, drummer Liam O’Neill published an eloquent plea against packaging and over-explaining art for music blog The Line of Best Fit. “Making music is largely a wandering process, and talking about it is typically not very interesting,” he writes. “It’s a process of endless repetition, dead-ends, anchorless exploration, conflicting ideas. What’s amazing about music, to me anyway, is how musicians arrive at places of beauty and cultural relevance in spite of all this drudgery.” Yarmush agrees, pointing out that, “[the article] was spurred by reading about musicians and how if you know too much, it can kill the mystique and aura that adds to one’s appeal.” The band’s latest record, Felt, dropped earlier this year, and is notable for a looser and more fluid take on their breed of pitchblack art rock. An album cover of a plaster hand poking a black balloon on a sickly green background hints at the band’s pushing of their own boundaries while staying in-tune with their signature twisted sound.

Felt has an expansive, melancholy feeling. The single ‘Look No Further’ opens with church bells before launching into a warbling electronic beat, with a simple music video depicting schoolchildren passing an afternoon in a bleak industrial apartment complex, coloring on their hands and discussing how magic is “all a big lie.” Even so, the band sounds almost upbeat on a few songs, like the feverish ‘Daydreams.’ Despite his distaste for over-explaining, Yarmush reveals that for Felt the band was “more concerned with getting the right feeling on the record, and less concerned with getting perfect performances. So, we really took our time completing the record, to focus on the songs themselves.” Suuns are taking Felt on a China tour through Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen this month – their first foray onto the mainland. Since the band is known for putting on an especially engrossing live show, bewitching audiences with their unclassifiable compositions, it’s apparent the music will speak for itself.

Catch Suuns in Shenzhen: June 21, 8.30pm; RMB147 presale, RBM167 door (RMB7 of each ticket supports Educating Girls of Rural China). B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (b10live.cn)

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CHINA MUSIC CORNER

Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month

By Erica Martin

Natural Disaster by Howie Lee The latest EP from powerhouse Beijing producer Howie Lee is contemplative and meandering. He tells a story of destruction and redemption in his liner notes that is set “after the first non-snowy winter in Beijing,” but the EP has a distinct Middle Eastern influence in its instrumentation and tone. The ethereal tempo picks up in the dizzying track ‘Be Buried,’ and then ‘First Rain,’ which begins with wandering ambient sounds like earlier track ‘Mirage’ but then delivers the way its name promises thanks to the airy beauty of the vocals. The closing track, ‘Rebuild’ featuring Jason Hou, is hauntingly unique and unclassifiable. Natural Disaster might lack some of the visceral excitement of his previous release, Homeless, but it showcases Lee’s impressive commitment to pushing new boundaries with every release. Scan the QR code to listen:

Sky Singing by Zaliva-D The second concept album by longstanding Beijing audio-visual duo Zaliva-D, Sky Singing blends detached industrial beats with a quivering, organic feeling of paranoia. Li Chao’s garbled vocals weaving in and out add a mystic yet very earthly feel in unnerving tracks like ‘Down Samasara,’ before rising to an anguished cry in ‘Prophecy.’ References to ‘ancient beings’ that ‘sing up to the sky’ in the album’s release info round out the overall commitment to evoking Lovecraftian dread. The organic/industrial dichotomy is on its most vibrant display in the title track, a hailstorm of chugging bass, beeps, gong sounds and throaty vocals. The duo is especially expert at pacing, slowing to a crawl and even stalling in complete silence mid-song before lurching on into the darkness. Scan the QR code to listen:

She Came Back from the Square by Hiperson The follow-up to Hiperson’s 2015 debut, No Need for Another History, sees the Chengdu band exploring new wavelengths, trading in their complex post-punk for a startlingly raw and stripped-back sound. Guitarist Ji Yi’nan, who also produced the album, whittled away any unnecessary trappings, embracing the potency of simple chords and allowing for frontwoman Chen Sijiang’s commanding vocal presence to shine bright. Chen, who writes all the band’s lyrics, took inspiration from everyday interactions like a chat with her Uber driver (‘He’s as Proud as My Teacher’), imbuing these quotidian moments with emotional resonance. The album’s vulnerable, powerful centerpiece ‘The History’ builds into neurotic crescendo thanks to a shrieking, distorted saxophone in its final moments, which gives way to the lovely a cappella track ‘Ceramics.’ The album pulls back in this way several times, but the closing track ‘Football Game’ releases the wild-eyed energy that builds up throughout. Scan the QR code to listen:

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SHENZHEN ZEN

Life, Love and Misadventure in the Middle Kingdom By Bailey Hu

he title – Shenzhen Zen: An Accidental Anthropologist’s Decade of Life, Love, and Misadventure in the Middle Kingdom – really says it all. For those who haven’t read the book, it also raises more questions than it answers. What is an accidental anthropologist, what’s the Shenzhen-Zen connection and is this just another (s)expat memoir? Our answer to the last is: not quite. Because while veteran journalist Justin Mitchell does recount the odd gratuitous sex scene, most of the Colorado native’s narrative is devoted to documenting strange, serendipitous or downright bizarre episodes from his life in Asia over the ’00s. The book is loosely structured as a diary, based on the blog through which Mitchell charted his decade abroad. It starts off in a free-wheeling Shenzhen packed with a wideranging cast of characters, from “shoe repair families” doing business on the sidewalk to “wealthy, young, very glossy Chinese men and women sipping $6-$7 javas” in the city’s sole Starbucks. Mitchell, a Shenzhen Daily copy editor, revels in the newness of it all while also occasionally overcoming the ‘stranger in a strange land’ trope. Early on, for instance, a work-related English salon devolves into an earnest intercultural discussion at a bar, ending with “a toast to better sexual relations and sex education – both in China and the USA” In between educational moments, the author entertains with humorous highlights from his work and personal life, like the time a date dressed as a “budding S&M starlet” visits his workplace on the day of the mayor’s visit, or when a renta-foreigner gig required him to

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“A toast to better sexual relations and sex education – both in China and the USA” pose as an American “bamboo king.” Although Mitchell moves to Hong Kong in 2004, he still maintains a connection to the main-

land, thanks largely to a longterm relationship with Shenzhen resident ‘C.’ And, after a stint in Thailand, the author eventually finds his way back – to Beijing,

where he works for China Daily before switching to a brand-new, unsullied Global Times. It’s small gems like these that keep Mitchell’s stories engaging for a foreign audience already well-acquainted with China. Through his work at various news centers, the author also offers an informed perspective on major cultural touchstones like the 2008 Beijing Olympics, or the devastating Sichuan earthquake that preceded it. But while illuminating, Mitchell’s narrative has its limits. There’s nothing like a central thesis for the book, just different colorful vignettes about living in Asia – or as the author put it on one entry, “lots of little tales that make me glad I came.” The words that follow afterwards are revealing: “Where from here, though, I dunno.” Although he obviously values his experiences in Asia, it’s just as apparent that Mitchell also harbors uncertainties. As time passes, they begin to outweigh the joys of living abroad. It’s telling that over a decade-long stay, the author never seems to pick up more than a bare minimum of Chinese, reflected by various misspellings of place names throughout the book. Even a foreign friend from Hong Kong calls him out on his (lack of) Mandarin, quipping, “How long have you been here?” Eventually, factors outside his control make Mitchell take the great leap out of China, and lead to other changes besides. We won’t spoil it for you, except to say that the “accidental anthropologist” ends on a positive note, neatly wrapping up a decade of vividly detailed life abroad. Shenzhen Zen is available on Amazon.

The Art and Science Behind Winning Over Digital-savvy Chinese Millennial Travelers By Dominic Ngai

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n a recent trip to Europe, a short layover at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport revealed telling signs of the growing influence that a new generation of digital-savvy Chinese travelers has on the future of global tourism. As I dashed towards the boarding gate of my connecting flight, I couldn’t help but notice something weirdly familiar about my surroundings. Many of the airport’s duty-free shops all had Chinese signage that proclaimed, “We accept Alipay!” or “Receive a 10 percent discount with UnionPay!” It was as if I’d never left Pudong. In 2017 alone, Chinese travelers made 130.5 million overseas trips and spent a total of USD115.3 billion during their travels. By 2020, the number of overseas Chinese travelers is expected to reach 200 million. With this upward trend in mind, travel destinations, retailers and lifestyle brands around the world are now rethinking their strategies to win over the hearts and minds (and wallets) of this powerful target group. C O VE R S T O RY

Many overseas retailers think that accepting UnionPay is good enough, which might have been true five years ago… I can’t over-exaggerate the importance of having mobile payment options available

Chinese tourists made

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TB China 2018, a travel trade show which attracted 700 exhibitors from 80 countries and 15,000 visitors to the 18,000-squaremeter hall at the Shanghai World Expo and Exhibition Center, is a physical manifestation of the global battle for a slice of the lucrative pie that is the Chinese outbound tourism market. Here, some of the most popular booths belong to the likes of Meituan Travel, Tencent and Ctrip. These ecommerce giants are flexing their technological muscles, and showcasing their product offerings, data analysis abilities, and a deep understanding of the local market to the world. Needless to say, travel and mobile technology are now virtually inseparable, and this notion rings true for Chinese millennial travelers in particular. “Travel companies who invest in artificial intelligence are investing in the future,” ITB China’s General Manager David Axiotis tells me. “We’re actually already experiencing AI in one way or another during our travels. When you’re checking into a hotel or a flight with a mobile device, [your interactions with] chatbots enable hoteliers and airlines to learn a lot about their customers.” Just how exactly can one tickle the fancy of a ‘mobile-first’ generation that has abandoned cash in favor of Alipay and WeChat Pay, communicates with friends constantly – and almost exclusively – via social media, and arranges their travel bookings directly on the screens of their smartphones? In addition to being digital natives, experts all agree that it’s important to first acknowledge the difference in mentality between Chinese millennials and their parents’ generation. “I normally travel twice a year, usually a short trip to somewhere close to Shanghai, plus a long-distance trip,” Chen Jinglin, a Shanghai-born 20-something who works at a multimedia company, tells me at a café. Over the past couple of years, the avid traveler has already covered many parts of Europe. In addition to that, she also frequently attends her favorite band’s concerts in various parts of Asia. Just like many in her generation, Chen sees traveling as one of her favorite hobbies, and she has the means to go often. “Chinese millennials grew up under a relatively stable political climate with massive economic growth. They’re the first genera-

tion to have the ability to enjoy a modern luxury lifestyle as an attainable reality, and are much more open to the West,” explains Chloe Reuter, CEO and founder of Reuter Communications. “There’s a been real shift from the ‘tourists’ mindset to the ‘travelers.’ They are going overseas to look for an experience, are much more sophisticated in their tastes, and often prefer to travel independently.” Just like when they’re at home, smartphones are a crucial part of any activity they partake in. According to Nielsen’s 2017 Outbound Chinese Tourism and Consumption Trends report, 97 percent of travelers from the Middle Kingdom have a data package handy for navigation purposes and to communicate with friends back home. On her most recent trip to Northern Europe, for instance, Chen used her WeChat Moments as a travelogue of sorts to keep her friends updated on her itinerary and the beautiful sceneries of the region. “They are always looking for selfie-worthy photo opportunities to share on their WeChat Moments and other social media platforms,” Reuter adds. “Providing plenty of visually compelling activities is an important factor that destinations should consider when targeting the Chinese market.” Both her and James Hebbert, Managing Director of Hylink Digital Solutions in the UK, stress the importance of starting a dialogue with the Chinese audience before they even set off on their journeys. The most effective way to raise awareness is through the use of KOLs and influencers who this target market follows on various social media platforms. “A recent study shows that young Chinese consumers are more likely to trust a KOL over official branded websites,” says Hebbert from his London office. “When they travel, Chinese millennials often do a lot of homework and research before their trip starts. They know exactly what they want to buy and are very good at seeking out the best deal and value for money.” Meanwhile, WeChat’s new CityExperience mini-programs, which are essentially destination guides that have included places like London, Dubai and Sydney so far, also cater to the Chinese millennials’ preference for receiving their news and entertainment content directly from their smartphones. C O VE R S T O RY

Even when armed with these powerful tools, navigating through the complex Chinese digital ecosystem isn’t an easy feat. In a rapidly changing environment like China, what’s considered new and innovative now might no longer be enough a few months down the road. “Chinese travelers’ [reliance on mobile payment] is the one thing that sets them apart from the rest of the world,” says ITB China’s David Axiotis. He stresses the importance for overseas retailers, hotels and other travel service providers to adapt and cater to their preference for digital wallets, not the other way around. Key findings from Nielsen’s 2017 report echoes his recommendations. Last year, 65 percent of Chinese travelers have used Alipay or WeChat Pay during their overseas trips, compared to just 11 percent of non-Chinese. Though bankcards are still most commonly used when they’re traveling (used by 42 percent of Chinese respondents), the number of mobile payment transactions is quickly catching up to cash. Meanwhile, more than 90 percent of Chinese travelers say they’re likely to consider paying with their phones when given the option, and that it might even increase their desire to spend more. “Many overseas retailers think that accepting UnionPay is good enough, which might have been true five years ago,” Reuter adds. “When I meet industry people overseas, I can’t over-exaggerate the importance of having mobile payment options available.” Just before Chinese New Year, London’s luxury department store Harrods made headlines when it began to accept WeChat Pay across its 400 plus terminals in the Knightsbridge flagship location and its airport outlets. That same month, it had also added the Alipay Instant VAT refund function, allowing Chinese shoppers to have their tax refunds deposited directly into their mobile payment account. While Hebbert sees this as a great example that others can use as a reference, he believes there are still many opportunities for destinations and brands in the West to cater to Chinese travelers, and to facilitate a more seamless journey from creating awareness online among Chinese travelers, bringing them into the stores to experience the brand while they’re visiting, converting the experience into a sale, and developing a long-term relationship with them. At present, only less than 10 percent of Chinese nationals have a passport, but the number is bound to increase over the next few years. If overseas merchants don’t have a tailored communication strategy and the necessary infrastructure set up to make it easier for COVER STORY

Chinese travelers to spend money, serving the 200 million travelers who’ll be coming their way by 2020 will be an overwhelming task. Back at the ITB China, the fact that Ctrip processes 50TB of data generated by its 300 million users on a daily basis was referenced multiple times during various keynote speeches and discussion panels. China’s largest online travel agency isn’t just setting the benchmark for its domestic competitors, but international players are also keeping a close eye on its development. According to Ctrip’s Chief Data Officer Wilson Pang, the work of the 3,000 staff members in the Data and Research department is one of the key factors to the company’s success. “The data that we collect when users browse through our website or app is extremely useful to determine not only our user demographics, but also the changes in demand for different destinations, how much people are willing to spend, and more,” explains Pang. “Meanwhile, the actual booking data allow us to provide timely tips during their travels.” During the Labor Day holiday, for instance, based on the spike in hotel occupancy rate in cities like Guiyang, Yangshuo, Fenghuang, Dali and Lijiang, Ctrip was able to make recommendations to their hotel partners and tourist attractions around these areas to ensure these places are properly staffed to handle the influx of guests. Meanwhile, travelers were also offered advice before and during their trip on how to avoid peak periods around these destinations. And with the growing number of independent travelers in China, Pang says that catering to the diverse needs of this crowd is all about providing variety and the convenience of having everything all in one digital ecosystem, from booking and recommendations, to payment and sharing memories of their travels – something that young people like Chen Jinglin cares deeply about when deciding where to travel. Back in the café, she is rattling off the names of places that she’d love to visit in the near future. Buenos Aires and several Eastern European capitals are high up on her list. “When I choose a travel destination, I usually think about how interesting and fun it is, and price isn’t my primary concern,” she explains. “Although I don’t follow travel KOLs closely, I do take their recommendations as a reference, especially the ones that are featured on apps like Ctrip, where I make my travel bookings.” She concludes, “I don’t have many holidays, so at the end of the day, it’s all about whether the destination is worthwhile for me to invest my time.”

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Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan The Turkic states of Central Asia are famous for their legendary hospitality and offer boundless opportunities for adventure and discovery. Incredibly remote but also compact and navigable, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in particular boast staggeringly beautiful natural landscapes, a fascinating and vibrant Silk Road history, the gritty charm of a post-Soviet legacy and proud, irresistible culinary traditions, all against a rich and varied backdrop of extraordinary ethnic diversity. This 12-day midsummer tourist package presents a well-curated ramble through the region at its finest. Enjoy horse trekking though the Kyrgyz Alps, stay overnight in the tra-

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ditional yurts of nomadic herders, revel in the bevy of ancient relics that dot the mountainous landscape, feast your eyes on unparalleled specimens of Islamic architecture and your belly on delicious Central Asian treats. Dates: July 5-16 Cost: RMB10,999 Scan the QR code to learn more and book your spot on this exciting trip

Abandoned Fishing Villages on Zhejiang’s Gouqi Island

For all the heavy impact that the weight of human civilization leaves on the planet, it’s amazing to contemplate how quickly nature can manage to reclaim the earth when given the opportunity. The mystical quietude of Gouqi Island, an abandoned and overgrown former fishing community just off the shores of Shanghai’s seething metropolis, is a case study in what transpires when humans simply vanish. This Dragon Boat Festival, take a boat ride back in time and discover the otherworldly silence of this forsaken settlement. In three short days, visitors can picnic upon the bobbing waves of the island’s picturesque harbor, gorge on beachside seafood beside roaring bonfires in the evenings and scramble atop Gouqi’s stately hills and cliffs, all while breathing deeply from unspoiled ocean air and indulgent seaside calm. Dates: June 16-18 (Dragon Boat Festival) Cost: RMB2,399 Scan the QR code to learn more and book your spot on this exciting trip

Rafting and Zip-lining near Shanghai Weekend adventurers will love this high-energy, fast-paced traipse through the verdant hills of the East China countryside. A short drive from Shanghai, a wonderland of outdoor fun awaits adrenalineseeking travelers and nature-loving city-dwellers alike. Enjoy a picnic by a pristine lake, a thrilling bout of white-water rafting, a refreshing swim in cool, clean waters, an exhilarating, high-speed zip-lining experience, a peaceful hike through sublime bamboo forests and wholesome, vegetarian-friendly country

cooking – all with the worldly comforts of hotel living close at hand. This affordable and restorative getaway is the perfect short-term jaunt to catch some well-deserved midsummer jollies. Dates: June 29 – July 1 Cost: RMB949 Scan the QR code to learn more and book your spot on this exciting trip

Volcano Trekking and Outdoor Camping near Shanghai If you’ve ever wanted to camp in the shadow of an ancient volcano, this trip is for you. A multi-day guided trek through the forested East China backcountry, this overland ramble will take intrepid hikers through forested valleys, ancient villages, bamboo-covered hillsides, terraced fields and a Buddhist temple. Handmade straw sandals will be provided for fording shallow streams, and those who don’t have their own can rent backpacks and camping gear. Cool down in gloriously swimmable lake water in the afternoon and enjoy roaring bonfires and a restorative BBQ feast in the evening. Though vigorous, the hiking level is fairly approachable and porters can be hired for those who prefer not to carry their own loads.

Dates: June 16-18 (Dragon Boat Festival) Cost: RMB999 Scan the QR code to learn more and book your spot on this exciting trip

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ITCHY FEET A Guide to the Best Destinations in the Asia-Pacific Region By Matthew Bossons

Living in the southern region of China, we are fortunate enough to have access to a myriad of daily flights to amazing destinations around the globe. Now, with the summer months barreling down on us, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the hottest destinations in the AsiaPacific region. In this section, we’ve asked three Chinabased travel experts – Luo Lei, a travel industry journalist with Guangzhou Daily, Zeng Dafeng from Nanhu International Travel Agency, and Edda Joyce Garcia, a Shanghai-based travel consultant with Flight Centre Travel Group – to share their top picks.

TOTTORI, JAPAN

Some head to Japan for sushi, others for the Tokyo nightlife. Us? We’re most fascinated with the western city of Tottori and its majestic sand dunes, which make for amazing photos and offer the chance to ride camels and sandboard. The main section of the dunes runs for 2 kilometers from east to west, and if you arrive early enough, you can witness the distinctive wind-carved patterns in the sand before the swarming visitors trample them into oblivion. It’s also recommended to visit the ruins of Tottori Castle, a structure that was destroyed in a 19th century siege. Visit Tottori in July to partake in the San In Beach Party, hailed as one of the best outdoor events in Japan.

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VANUATU

For many, the tiny island nation of Vanuatu came onto the radar in 2004 when the hit American reality TV show Survivor staged their ninth season there. Formerly known as the New Hebrides, Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands, of which the largest is Espiritu Santo. Visitors to Espiritu Santo are spoiled for choice when it comes to activities: divers can explore the SS President Coolidge, listed by The Times as one of the top 10 wreck diving sites in the world in 2007. Trekkers can undertake multiday hiking adventures on the island, and beach bums can kick back at Champagne Beach, dubbed by some as the South Pacific’s ‘most beautiful beach.’

PALAU PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

The capital city of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby is serviced by direct flights from Hong Kong – a trip that takes close to seven hours. While the city’s beaches may not be quite as picturesque as other parts of PNG, intrepid visitors to Port Moresby are rewarded with beautiful natural surroundings (Varirata National Park), fascinating museums and historical sites and seafood aplenty. Oh, and great coffee. We recommend visiting during September, when you can experience the revelry that accompanies the three-day Hiri Moale Festival. Held on Ela Beach, the celebration – which involves thrilling canoe races – has been hailed by Lonely Planet as “Port Moresby’s big event.”

Located on the vast expanse of aquablue ocean to the southeast of the Philippines, Palau fits the definition of paradise to a T. The island group is a Mecca for divers, who come to experience the tiny nation’s vibrant coral reefs and world-famous ‘Jellyfish Lake.’ In chatting with divers familiar with Palau’s undersea offerings, several spots were noted: Chandelier Cave, which boasts beautiful stalactites and limestone formations in its five connected caves; Peleliu Wall, which is located off the island of Peleliu and offers the chance to see huge sea fans and coral, as well as sharks and even the rare pygmy killer whale; and the Helmet Wreck, a sunken vessel dating back to WWII.

FIJI

Composed of 330 islands, most of which are uninhabited, Fiji lies in the South Pacific, approximately 10-and-a-half hours away from Hong Kong by plane. With spectacular beaches for lounging and swimming, colorful reefs for diving and snorkeling and a range of fascinating cultural and adventure attractions, this archipelago offers something for everyone – from adrenaline junkies to families and honeymooners. While the temperature in Fiji stays consistently hot year-round, its peak season for tourists falls between July and September.

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GILI ISLANDS, INDONESIA These three little islands situated off the northwest tip of Lombok are a one-and-ahalf to three-hour boat ride from Bali. The Gili Islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air – have been backpacker hotspots since the 1980s. Like many of the locations featured on this list, diving is a major draw here, although other activities like yoga and surfing are also popular. Others visit the Gilis to relax, or indulge in the islands’ infamous mind-altering smoothies. Peak tourist months are July and August, as well as December and January, and the rainy season runs approximately from November to April.

POKHARA, NEPAL

The second most populous city in Nepal, Pokhara is perhaps best known as the starting point for treks into the Annapurna region, including the journey to Annapurna Sanctuary. Dubbed ‘the tourism capital of Nepal,’ Pokhara hosts an untold number of adventure opportunities in addition to trekking. These include mountain biking, rock climbing, spelunking, paragliding, whitewater rafting, kayaking and much more. In Pokhara, you can also learn more about Nepal’s legendary Gurkha soldiers, many of whom call the city home.

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CAMBODIA

Much like its heavily-visited neighbor to the west, Cambodia has no shortage of spectacular spots: the famous Angkor Archaeological Park – home of Angkor Wat – in Siem Reap; the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO Man and Biosphere reserve; and Sihanoukville, the nation’s premier beach zone (to name a few). But unlike Thailand, Cambodia also hosts an array of more grisly sites, namely the Killing Fields and S-21 Prison – both sad relics of the genocide perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge between 1975 and ’79. The choice activities here are temple exploration, scuba diving, marlin fishing and, like the rest of Southeast Asia, foodie fun.

A part of the globe that just can’t seem to stay out of the news of late, South Korea is a good vacation spot for foodies, whose cuisine has evolved over centuries of social and cultural interactions with its neighbors and offers a range of tastes and textures prepared through a variety of cooking methods. Indulge in delicious Korean barbecue, or, if noodles are more your jam, sample the naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) with a side of kimchi. For those less interested in edibles, South Korea offers shopping opportunities galore, as well as the chance to visit the DMZ, the border between North and South Korea, a place once described by former US President Bill Clinton as ‘the scariest place on earth.’

KASHGAR, CHINA

An ancient trading town set along the route of the old Silk Road, Kashgar is certainly one of China’s most unique tourism destinations. With two millennia of deep-rooted history, Kashgar is the largest Uyghur-majority settlement in the country and as such, is a fantastic place to learn about Uyghur culture and sample its delightful cuisine. While visiting Kashgar’s old town and bustling Sunday bazaar come highly recommended, we urge the adventurous traveler to hit the Karakoram Highway – which travels to Pakistan – for spectacular mountain vistas and glassy, blue lakes. If time permits, visit Tashkurgan, the home of China’s Tajik minority, which lies in close proximity to the Afghan, Pakistani and Tajik borders.

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CITY SCENES That’s PRD Wine Networking Party (Supported by )

On May 19, That’s PRD’s much-anticipated networking party, hosted by Danny Santana, brought together a motley crew of attendees for a night filled with wine, delicious snacks, prizes and much more. The party took place at Blue Italian Seafood & Grill Restaurant, inside The Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen, where guests were able to catch a view of the nearby Window of the World theme park from an open-air patio. The menu for the evening featured a range of lip-smacking European fare, from lasagna to smoked meats and cheese. Restaurant chefs didn’t skimp on dessert either, offering cheesecake, matcha mousse confections, brownies and more. A few lucky attendees were able to snag prizes over the course of the night, including RMB500-600 vouchers to Blue, Baia Restaurant Bar Grill and Shark Wine Bar & Grill. Other exciting giveaways included Albee Virtuosa hair dryers, Florentina Da Vincii lipsticks and free StickMyStuff stickers for all guests.

That’s PRD Live Reading Party Spring 2018 (Supported by ) On May 19, more than a dozen finalists from the That's PRD Spring 2018 Writing Contest gathered at Atlas Coffee in Guangzhou for a night of live readings, drinks and prizes. Many traveled all the way from Shenzhen to spend two hours listening to the poems, fictional pieces and travel stories of fellow expats living in the region. We'd like to thank all who participated, including those who submitted writing to the contest and those who courageously stepped on stage to read their work aloud. It's not easy to share one's personal thoughts in front of an audience, but everyone who attended knows how valuable the experience was!

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The Shenzhen Health & Wellness Fair returned to the city on May 5, held once again at Vista-SK International Medical Center. This fair, held twice every year, has become the go-to event for discovering the health offerings that best fit the lives of individuals and families in the Pearl River Delta. If you missed May’s event, don’t worry: the next Health & Wellness Fair will take place in November.

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n May 8, LN Garden Hotel of the Lingnan Group hosted a night of culinary marvels: Diner des Grand Chefs’ for Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific, 2018. The dinner was attended by over 100 famous chefs from across the globe, including some from Michelin-starred restaurants. LN Garden Hotel’s banquet team coordinated with five chefs to execute the menu for over 300 guests. This past month, GL events and Lingnan Group brought the world’s top cuisine competition, Bocuse d’Or, to Guangzhou for the first time.

n May 19, 180 guests gathered at the LN Garden Hotel to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, where a blend of Chinese and Western performances were staged. The event concluded with a wine-sealing ceremony led by VIP guests CG Charles Bennett, Mr. Doron Bard and Mr. Bill Couch. Attendees also sealed a ‘wish note’ inside a bottle, which is to remain sealed for a decade, after which participants may return to open their bottle and read their wish.

tudents from the British School of Guangzhou recently attended the MIT’s annual Science Week as part of their collaboration with the university. The five-day event saw the students enjoy workshops covering robotics, coding, biology, music and medicine.

he Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Guangzhou, organized a special event last month to showcase Indonesian culture through authentic food, dance and music. The event, held from May 11-13 at China Plaza in Guangzhou, was open to the public and featured a wide range of snacks, traditional dance performances by an Indonesian troupe and raffle prizes – including a round-trip ticket to the equatorial country.

nited Family Healthcare is proud to announce the latest and largest addition to the network of United Family Hospitals across China. Located in Pazhou, the hospital will deliver comprehensive word-class healthcare services including labor and delivery, post-partum rehabilitation, surgery, inpatient hospitalization, and 24-hour emergency care.

n concert with Urban Family, Stone Eden British Nursery hosted 20 families for a fun-filled day of Teddy bear-themed games. The event saw participants enjoy a hands-on taste of what the early education institute has to offer its young students.

w Hailed across the board as a resounding success, the That’s 2017 China Hospitality Awards took place on July 14, 2017 at the W Shanghai – The Bund. The glamorous evening hosted over 200 leading hospitality industry figures from across China who gathered to witness over 100 hotels honored for their excellence. Now, it’s time for the award ceremony’s second edition: That’s 2018 China Hospitality Awards. To help us decide which hotels and resorts are worthy of recognition, we are enlisting the help of you – our readers.

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INTERVIEW

EMPLOYEES ONLY Chatting with a Cocktail King in Guangzhou By Daniel Plafker

ith a rash of new openings in recent months, it’s no secret that Shenzhen and Guangzhou have taken a liking to craft cocktails. From speakeasies and whisky lounges to mixological pop-up concepts, the surge in new venues and rising talent on the fast-emerging scene is starting to draw the attention of some of the region’s biggest tastemakers. World-renowned bartender Steve Schneider recently visited Guangzhou from his home base in Singapore for a hotly anticipated night as a guest bartender at Spin, one of 2018’s trendiest additions to the city’s growing speakeasy pantheon. That’s sat down with the golden boy of the Lion City’s cocktail scene to see what he had to say. Your old bar, Employees Only in New York City, has established itself as a multipleaward-winning institution. What was the hardest part of leaving that behind to come to Singapore and start from scratch? A lot of people from Singapore have traveled to New York, so they expect a certain product when it comes to nightlife. And we call ourselves Employees Only, so expectations are high. That was the hardest thing at first: managing expectations. Then it became: “Let’s exceed expectations,” which took a lot of attention, especially when it came to training the staff. Back home, we have bartenders who’ve been at Employees Only for over five years. So when a new person joins, it‘s sink or swim, you know? But here [in Asia], it’s me training 12 people. You know how it is in

New York – we’re so quick, we want everything done right now. So to try to instill that sense of urgency in our staff was sometimes very difficult. What are some of the changes you’ve had to make since coming to this part of the world?

I’ve bartended in over 45 countries and I’ve seen a lot of different crowds. Some things are universal, like making sure everyone has a drink, you know, looking after somebody. But as far as interacting with guests, it was a little bit difficult at first. Here in Asia, people tend to go out in larger groups. In New York, you get groups of two or three, four max, but in Singapore there’s like 10 or 12. As a cocktail bar using multiple ingredients, we had to alter our strategy a bit to

accommodate people. And, yeah, I’ve had to adapt slightly, tweaking the way I interact with people. I had to get used to the snapping and the waving – and I’m fine with it. At first I was like, ‘Man, this guy’s gotta stop,’ but now I like it because I know who needs a drink.

What are some of the challenges of guest bartending in a new place? Some of the most difficult things about traveling for one-night only is adapting to local ingredients. All citrus is different, sugars are different, products are different everywhere you go. The citrus is much more tart over here. So, finally, after about 20 minutes of experimenting, I got my recipe right. It comes down to trial and error and it takes a while.

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GRAPE VINE THE SCANDALOUS SCOOP

We’re Digging:

Cattle calls from both Westwood (page 60) and Kanpai (page 62) in the form of saliva-inducing steaks; Sea World’s Shark establishment opening back up after a license-related closure; the slow but sure rise of China’s craft brewers, from ginthusiasts to boutique bitters; and discovering a hidden lakeside dining gem in the heart of Shenzhen.

We’re Done with:

Undignified, drunken – though definitely snicker-worthy – duels at a certain McDonald’s in the city; the sad, sad demise of former party hub/beer bar Dolores Park (oh, and Pepper’s The Box); and record temps during last month’s heatwave keeping us from the city’s choicest al fresco drinking and dining spots.

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Belle Epoque Club Despite its eight-year history, Belle Epoque Club still feels like a hidden gem. When we visit for lunch on a weekday, the chandelierdotted main dining room is mostly empty, as is the outdoor lakeside patio. Inside, a soothing soundtrack plays as waiters bustle between striped chairs and neatly folded napkins. It’s a sedate setting embedded in a swath of lush foliage – in other words, the polar opposite of downtown Shenzhen. Local OCT residents, businessmen and digital nomads flock here for that reason, or so General Manager Jimmy Ang tells us. And the environment isn’t the only attraction: The new and improved menu (including a 10 percent service charge) boasts a broad selection of both French and Chinese cuisine, from a short rib steak topped with foie gras to kungpao chicken. What we sample, and the offerings of special set menus (RMB288 and up), however, tend towards the European. A seafood and fruit salad (RMB78) arrives first, with large, well-seasoned shrimp and scallops nestled alongside mango and papaya slices. It’s followed by a bowl of creamy chowder with a layer of light puff pastry baked on

top (RMB88). The highlight, though, is the sea halibut, a brand-new dish that pairs grilled, tender white fish with a light, lemon-y sauce. The bed of asparagus underneath is pleasantly firm, as are other vegetables arrayed decoratively across the plate. We’re told the restaurant also has an extensive wine and drinks list, although we politely decline an afternoon tipple. It’s time to get back to the CBD and end what feels like a brief respite from the bustling city. Belle Epoque Club, #2-1, Swan Castle Club (behind Happy Valley), OCT, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城香山中街2-1号天鹅堡会所(欢乐谷背后) (8608 8278)

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COCKTAIL

Smoky Rob Roy Created back in 1894 by a Waldorf Astoria bartender, this icon of the cocktail scene celebrated the premiere of the operetta with the same name. It’s normally a simple combo of blended scotch, vermouth and a dash of bitters, but we can take it in a smoky direction with Penderyn Celt (a smooth and light barley whisky, matured in peated casks). The key thing is the ratio: two measures of whisky to one of vermouth.

Ingredients (two servings)

two measures of Penderyn Celt one measure of red vermouth two drops of bitters

Directions Measure out the ingredients into a glass with ice. Give it a swirl to chill, then pour off the liquid into a serving glass. Garnish with a bit of orange peel and pretend you’ve been making drinks like this for years.

This month’s cocktail comes to us from Jesse Hopwood, Shenzhen-based brewer, whisky aficionado and booze guru.

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THANK GOD IT’S FRY DAY Five of the Best French Fries Shenzhen Has to Offer Ciao Caro

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Sometimes you just want the comfort of a nice solid potato wedge, but without the sogginess or softness that so often ruins this classic fry type. Luckily, Ciao Caro’s tater treats avoid both of these pitfalls, hitting a happy medium that provides a hefty yet crisp bite. Plus, the wasabi mayo that comes with some orders is surprisingly punchy.

For some people, a perfectly deep-fried, goldenbrown slice of potato isn’t achievement enough; it needs to be topped off with something else. And in the case of Frankie’s fries – sprinkled with just the right amount of salt and spice – we’re better off for it. You don’t even need ketchup to enjoy these thin-cut fries, though it and Tabasco can both be found on-hand.

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WESTWOOD FIRE & SMOKE Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire By Adam Robbins

The Place If other steakhouses offer Japanese sensibilities, Westwood Fire & Smoke is pure Americana. Heartland favorites find loving, slow-cooked preparation in this little sanctuary of blond wood and sand-colored stone just north of MixC mall. The second of its name, it expands from Hong Kong to the new money across the border. The second of its name, it expands from Hong Kong to the new money across the border. It’s a wise choice. Hi-Tech Park is already teeming with families and couples, expat and Chinese, seeking out succulent meals to meet rising expectations.、

The Food

On our visit, the menu celebrated both beef prime rib and pork, with all the standard stateside sides: field green salad, soup, roasted veggies and mashed potatoes that are pure comfort food. Breaking from the Australian Wagyu trend, Fire & Smoke serves only USDA-certified American meats. It’s a bold choice – especially in this time of looming sanctions – but it’s justified. On our visit, the prime rib (RMB388/8 ounces, RMB688/16 ounces, RMB988/32 ounces) was generous, dense and rich with an herb crust that brought a welcome pinch of salt to the slow-cooked beef. The process delivers meat that is infinitely more tender than the ‘medium well’ typical in China. The fire-roasted zucchini and homestyle mashed potatoes were simply perfect. The savory-sweet pork chop was even better, though on the typical menu the grainfed pork is limited to slow-roasted spareribs (RMB268). Let us pray cooler heads prevail in the Twitter trade wars and we’re not priced out of these excellent cuts of meat.

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The Vibe From the wild eagle, moose and grizzly bear to the civilized Golden Gate Bridge and Empire State Building, the iconography like the food is pure Americana. Westwood Fire & Smoke is a reminder of its earlier meaning, when the culture was welcoming and simply delicious. With the finest New World ingredients and careful preparation, this is a place where steak can, in the words of the First Lady, “Be best.” Price: RMB350-750 Who’s going: lovers of America’s livestock, home cooking and way of life Good for: beef prime rib, pork and wine Nearest metro: Hi Tech Park (Exit A), 6 minutes

Open daily 11:30am-10pm; Shop NL119, MixC World, 9668 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 深南大道9668号华润万象天地NL119铺2栋 (8668 7399)

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KANPAI CLASSIC Class Act By Adam Robbins

charring beef “medium well” is strong here. At these prices, you should savor the Wagyu as rare as you like it. Lightly rich caramel custard pudding (RMB58) is a lovely end, if you have any room left.

The Vibe

The Place The PAFC Mall, beside Shenzhen’s tallest building, already houses some of the city’s highest-class eateries and Kanpai Classic is most deservedly among that list. The steakhouse consortium arrives after taking over Taiwan, and made a name for itself in Shanghai with the Michelin star awarded there. There are already plans to launch another in Nanshan, but for now diners will seek out the Futian CBD venue for some of the best steak around.

The Food

Australian Wagyu beef, shipped over two chilled weeks, is almost overwhelmingly abundant. A whole page of the menu is devoted to raw-beef appetizers; the carpaccio (RMB148, all prices plus 10 percent) is especially good, with Parmesan, onion, light truffle and a barge of salad. Foie gras and beef warship rolls (RMB38), from the extensive range of meat sushi, offer a pocket of rice, wrapped in tender beef and topped with the rich fowl bits. Beef sushi pizza (RMB58) – deep-fried rice beneath slightly spicy fish egg mayo and raw meat – is a completely novel experience. Sample the bounty with the excellent Ping An Course (RMB480/person), a bevy of beef grilled by staff at the well-ventilated table. Marbled Wagyu is preciously tender, thin flank steak embraces a bright spring onion sauce, while butter and garlic make the lean rumps wonderfully rich. When there’s barbecue, its of the very slightly sweet Japanese variety. The finest beef (RMB200-280/100 grams) arrives with a flourish of knives and sea salt. But beware: the Chinese custom of 62 | SZ | JUNE 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM

Inside is pure Japan-inflected class, with shelves of fine ingredients and even finer bottles of sake (Masuizuimi, imported from Japan, naturally). The art in the many private rooms strikes a balance between bold novelty and muted tradition, an exquisite venue for any memorable dinner. Just be sure to reserve in advance. Price: RMB500-1,500 Who’s going: refined beef-eaters, sake aficionados Good for: Wagyu beef, barbecue done for you, hushed tones Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit C), 5 minutes

Open daily, 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm; 9/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District 福华三路平安金融中心第9楼

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THE LOOPS Time Travel Tipples By Adam Robbins

troll around the corner of Tairan Liu Lu and you’ll stumble across a blue British callbox. That’s odd. Step inside and you’ll find… a telephone. But with a press of the red button, a secret door pops open and you’re traveling through time to a Chinese vision of 1920s America. It’s bigger inside, a bit, and the interior of The Loops is curated to peak Prohibition: Tommy guns, sepia photos of rum-runners and gangsters, an old-timey bike and a wrought-iron chandelier. Exposed brick and overstuffed leather armchairs maximize the speakeasy feel – nice when tucked away in an alcove, but low and awkward at the bar. The trio behind the bar includes Ilya, fresh from Minsk. How did he end up in Shenzhen? “I don’t know!” he laughs. Probably stepped into the callbox then – vworp vworp vworp – he showed up here.

His fellow bartender Richard wears the tie-and-apron uniform that blends with the scene, and looks just right as he clambers up the metal ladder to reach the whiskies of the top-most shelf, five rows up a wall of spirits, syrups and brilliant amber liquors. The mixology is patient and artisanal, with a Smoky Old Fashioned (RMB90) served under a dome to contain its namesake and Smoked Negori (RMB80) delivered as momento mori in glass skulls. A branded coconut atop a misty skull serves as chalice for a rum-and-juice blend that shows great attention to detail. With an upper floor that seats eight – beside a VIP, BYO-cigar lounge – and room for more downstairs, the newly opened speakeasy is already filling up on week-

end nights. If there’s a shortage of space, there’s no shortage of quality ingredients and careful little details. After they settle on the final drink menu and monthly whisky special, Loops could become your new Chegongmiao favorite. Price: RMB70-90 per drink Who’s going: nostalgia buffs, whisky fans, tipplers in the know Good for: craft cocktails, Prohibition kitsch, evenings out with a few friends Nearest metro: Chegongmiao Station (Exit C), 11 minutes Open 7.30pm-2am; No. 1A-19, 213 Tairan Liu Lu, Futian District 泰然六路213栋1A-19号 (150 1376 0730)

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HANGOVER

Hip Hop Heads Have A Home By Paul Barresi

hanks to TV shows like The Rap of China and emerging local scenes in Guangzhou and Chengdu, hip hop is having a cultural renaissance of sorts in the PRC. Despite public criticisms and crackdowns, the scene is only getting stronger with local talent receiving international exposure. Now hip hop heads in the burgeoning Shenzhen scene have a place to call their own: Hangover. Nestled in the commercial center of Chegongmiao, Hangover is attracting a crowd united by something more than just getting crunk – a love of beats, breaks and all things hip hop. Oh, and getting crunk too. On entrance, patrons are immediately met with a simple interior that favors geometric shapes and flashing red neon lights. Those who prefer larger venues may be disappointed, yet Hangover is still big enough to house a dance floor and plenty of tables. A well-serviced bar provides your standard cocktails (RMB108), mixed drinks (RMB68) and beer like Corona (RMB48). Due to its location, Hangover can afford to go crazy with their

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sound system – expect lots of noise and lots of bass. As exhausting as that might sound, it’s not. Not when the music played is this fun. Enjoy a rotating selection of rap and trap, with dubstep sandwiched between. What makes Hangover different from other Chinese clubs

that get a… bad rap for not being places to dance, is that the majority of the patrons are actually on their feet bobbing to the beat. Instead of being a venue to play dice and take selfies, there’s a real sense that a party is happening here. And it all comes down to the fact that Hangover is servicing a growing subculture in China. It’s a place for a group of people that are united by fashion, by music, and a new culture they feel represents them. We think you’ll be

back the next night no matter the hangover.

Price: RMB50-200 Who’s Going: hip hop heads, Hypebeast devotees Good For: popping and locking, getting ur freak on Nearest Metro: Chegongmiao Station (Exit A), 1 minute walk Open Tue-Sun 9pm–4am; 202 Sunshine Golf Building, Futian District 福田阳光高尔夫大厦202 (181 2468 4066)

HEAR Leo Kalyan EDM/Pop

Matzka Station: Round Two Reggae

A child of East London’s electronic dance scene, Kalyan fuses trip-hop sound with influences from classical Indian music, Bollywood and R&B artists. His emotive, authentic pop is fueling a rise to his star that’s earned him a spot on the BBC 1Xtra playlist, funding from PRS Music Foundation and a spot at SXSW. The fact that he’s achieved all that as a gay Muslim musician without allowing himself to be pigeonholed by the industry is just one more feather in his cap. June 3, 8.30pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (b10live.cn)

Split Works Presents: SUUNS Rock/Art Punk

Matzka, a Taiwanese aboriginal of the Paiwan tribe, has made a name for himself as a singer and guitarist, winning fans as he’s toured the US, UK, Japan, Korea and France. He brings his unique style of reggae, showing off the deep connections between nature and humanity, in support of his second album, Matzu Station, recorded with some big names out in LA. June 17, 8pm; RMB160 presale, RMB180 door. B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (showstart.com/event/53767)

Shanti Psy-Trance

win! Montreal’s trippy, enigmatic quartet burst onto the scene with critical acclaim for 2010 and 2012 albums. Three years later they’re touring the world for a collaborative album with the fluid and trippy ambient music project ‘Jerusalem in my Heart.’ The time on the road refined their live show to “an all-round sensory experience,” now delivered “leaner and meaner” with all the trippy, loose and playful ambling of the genial band. Don’t miss their three-city tour of China. June 21, 8.30pm; RMB147 presale, RBM167 door (RMB7 of each ticket supports Educating Girls of Rural China). B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (b10live.cn)

win! We’re giving away tickets for this featured B10 Live concert! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show and tell us why you should win!

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Intergalactic Goa Federation looks to launch Chinese psy-trance to the top of the global scene with events that showcase the region’s best. On this night they feature Guangdong’s 鹤三元, Guizhou’s Ringo Sin, Beijing’s Zena and Nimbus (part of Shenzhen-based collective PsyTribe). Fan of psy-trance or completely new to the scene, this creme-de-la-creme production will give you some of the finest music the genre has to offer. June 16, 10pm; RMB50 presale, RMB80 door. Peacock, Shop 136 Block 4-7, North Side, Zhouyue Weigang Mingyuan, Zhongxin Lu, Nanshan District 南山区中心路卓越维港名苑北区4-7群楼136铺 (soundcloud.com/thirdwavehk)

Ludovico Einaudi Piano

The minimalist compositions of Piedmont’s Einaudi have won a strong following over the decades, with chart-topping albums and sales in the millions. The composer smashes the divisions between genres, forging an alchemy of classical, rock, electronica and world music for film, television and his soldout performances. June 9, 8pm; RMB480-1,280. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 62 Nantou Jie, by Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 (247tickets.com)

Alexandro Querevalú: The Last of the Mohicans Indiginous

Is imitation the highest form of flattery… or appropriation of the sacred? Alexandro Querevalú, born in Lima, Peru, and emigrating to Poland at 18, is firmly in the former camp. Dressing in the costume of Native American tribes, he performs earnest and soulful renditions of North America’s indigenous music. You’ll either resonate with the versatility, eloquence and emotion he expresses, or feel like shouting at him to take off the damn headdress. June 20, 8pm; RMB100-280. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 62 Nantou Jie, by Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 (247tickets.com)

Azure Ray Dream Pop

The dreamy, moody female duo has won praise from fans and critics alike with their debut album Hold On Love and their follow up album Draw Down the Moon. Catch their brooding soundscapes, delicate vocals and cloudy harmonies as they cast their melancholy gaze on China. June 17, 8pm; RMB 380 presale, RMB480 door, RMB 680 VIP. A8 Live, 2/F, A8 Music Mansion, 1002 Keyuan Lu, Nanshan District 南山区科园路1002号A8音乐大厦2层 (247tickets.com)

Sophie Zelmani: My Song Folk-Pop

The Swedish singer-songwriter evokes a quiet magic in her tender tunes, simple as can be. In a gentle voice that shrinks down to a whisper at times, she serenades about life, love and equally complicated feelings against a background of guitar, drums, bass, muted saxophone or urgent flute and violin. After 22 years and 10 albums – plus massive fame when featured in Dawson’s Creek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, My Best Friend’s Wedding and Independence Day – Zelmani ventures on her own with My Song. The experience is sure to touch your heart. June 29, 8pm; RMB100-380. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 62 Nantou Jie, by Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 (247tickets.com)

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DO Rain Dance Party

Guinguette Cabaret

Grab a towel and a change of clothes: BOA is partnering with groups around the city for a party in the (man-made) rain. Monsoon season in the South Asia is often welcomed with joyous dancing and thanking the gods for the lifegiving waters. With drinks and DJs from BOA, and delicious foods by Saffron Indian Restaurant, guests will have plenty to give thanks for. June 3, 11am-4pm; RMB100-150 adults RMB75 kids 2-12. Niu Sports Ecology Park, Buji Town, Longgang District 深圳市龙岗区布吉镇上李朗至牛体育生态园 (185-7661 0375)

Russian Ball in Shenzhen Formal Ball

Shenzhen plays host to China’s first Russian Ball, a formal gala event with all the gowns and debutantes you would expect. Organizers promise a ballroom filled with over 700 guests from Russia, China and other nations “including major representatives of the companies, important politicians and international cultural figures.” Practice your dance steps and iron your tux: this may mark a cultural milestone. June 12, 8pm; for ticket prices contact office@venskibal.ru. Intercontinental Hotel, 9009 Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District 深圳市南山区华侨城深南大道9009号 (www.russianballinchina.com)

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Guinguette prides itself as the antidote to events that take themselves too seriously. The party's roots stem from 'guinguettes' of 1700s France — popular hangouts that offered drinks, food and dance to customers who wanted to enjoy themselves. Shenzhen's modern version include games, live music and delicious French cuisine, all in an inviting setting. This year’s edition includes a wine tasting, patisserie workshop, French cheese discovery session and “melted cheese happening’… which we thought was called ‘fondue’. June 9, 6pm; RMB350 presale, RMB400 door, RMB80 children under 14, free entry for children under 6. So Fun Land, 133 Tangxing Lu, Nanshan District南山区塘兴路133号 (WeChat ID ‘ftkitchen’)

SZUMMER PRIDE: Wet & Wild Weekend Beach Party

SaturGays Party

Close off a month of LGBT Pride with Shenzhen’s long-running SaturGays. The party welcomes people of all genders and orientations for a night of dancing and making everyone feel fabulous. To find the full roster of events for June and updates on locations check out the SZUMMER PRIDE website and WeChat. June 23, 10pm; RMB100. contact for location (szummerpride.cn) Join in Shenzhen’s third annual LGBT pride celebration with a two-day party by the beach during Dragon Boat weekend. It’s stuffed to the brim with swimsuit fashion shows for men and women, a poolside cocktail party, jungle-themed disco, renowned DJs, gogo boys, free prizes and much more. Get your ticket before they sell out and reserve a room at the host resort for full VIP access. June 16-18, 9am departure from Futian or Nanshan; RMB 179-520 (transportation included). Xichong beach 西涌海滨浴场 (check online for exact location: szummerpride.cn)

TA S T E

SEE The Cube Circus by The Train Theater Puppetry Play

Perhaps Israel’s finest innovators of puppet theater, The Train Theater promotes freedom of creation and innovation in the world of children’s theater. That’s just what we see with The Cubes Circus, as a pair of clowns dance and play in a weird, wonderful world of cubes. Theater like this, with little or no words, is perfect for little ones of any language background. Sat & Sun June 2-July 1, 10.30am & 3pm; RMB180. Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, 62 Nantou Jie, by Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街62号 (247tickets. com)

Srnec: Adventures in Light and Shadow Black Light Theater

Russian State Ballet: Swan Lake Ballet

Savour Food Festival

Asia’s premier gourmet food festival makes its Shenzhen debut with a host of extraordinary chefs. Emmanuel Stroobant of Singapore’s Saint Pierre (awarded one Michelin Star), Hong Kong’s Bo Innovation (three Michelin Stars) and Florian Favario of the UK’s Céleste at The Lanesborough (one Michelin Star) all gather to prepare a feast unlike any you’ve seen. June 15, 4pm; RMB 348. OCT Harbour, 8 Baishi Lu, Nanshan District 南山区白石路8号 (247tickets.com) If it’s Russian ballet – and it’s not The Nutcracker ¬– it must be Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s behemoth of ballet tracking the tragedy of Princess Odette. Expect the full range of human emotions “from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy” and the classic choreography passed down across generations of dancers. Enjoy it once again or bring a new fan to understand the well-deserved glory of Russian ballet. June 7-8, 8pm; RMB280-880. Shenzhen Children's Palace, 2002 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2002号 (247tickets.com)

World Cup 2018 Beer Promotion

Legend Is Back All-Star Football Game

Srnec – one of the Czech Republic’s most renowned drama troupes – pioneered the ‘black cabinet’ style of theater. Actors dress in black, against a black background, for liveaction cartoon magic with props and people floating and moving of their own. In this new drama, composed of seven stories, the players use the magic for artistic metaphor. People and things appear and disappear, alarm clocks dance, magic cards rotate in the air and a mermaid muses her midnight dream. June 16, 10.30am, 3pm; RMB 160-300. Xinqiao Culture and Art Center, 29 Gongyuan Road North, Bao'an District 宝安区公园北路29号 (247tickets.com)

Catch your favorite teams as they compete in the 21st FIFA World Cup, running June 14 to July 15. To honor Germany’s defending 2014 champions, Haxnbauer is offering a free 300mL beer to every fan who presents this article at their Coco Park or Raffle City location. Get your fill of German delicacies as you watch the 32 qualified teams whittle down to this year’s solitary victor. From June 14, 10am-2pm; free entry. Haxnbauer German Restaurant and Bar, L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路星河Coco Park一楼 L1C-055B (8359 2080) or L1-15, Raffles City, 2163 Nanhai Ave, Nanshan District南山区南海大道2163号 (8652 6580) The world of All-Star Football (‘soccer,’ if you’re American) returns to Shenzhen for another blow-out match in the third stop of its China tour. Batistuta, Totti, Maldini, Shevchenko and 40 other stars of the sport will ignite a fire in the hearts of fans, driving them to victory in Bao’an Stadium. June 10, 7pm; RMB 280-1,880. Bao'an Stadium, 302 Yu'an Lu 宝安区裕安一路302号 (247tickets.com)

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HONG KONG & MACAU CALENDAR HK

JUN 8-10 FRI-SUN

Catch Me If You Can, 3.30, 7.30 & 8pm; HK$395, HK$250 restricted view. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.hkticketing. com/events/WCCATCH0618) America loves a con artist (obviously) and maybe no one did it better than Frank Abagnale Jr, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film of the same name. Frank’s adventure saw him scamming his way to the high life, passing off USD2 million in bad checks while impersonating a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer… and all before he turned 21. This rollicking, Tonynominated musical is filled with enough stranger-than-fiction plot twists and energetic dance numbers to steal your heart away.

JUN 26-JUL 2 DAILY

H2 Live Music Festival, 6pm; free entry. The Wanch (www.thewanch.hk) It’s time for another week of excellent free gigs and great music from bands from across Hong Kong’s broad indie spectrum. Whether you're into acoustic acts, electronica or popular covers, there’s sure to be something you’ll like from the mad assortment of bands assembled for your beer-fueled entertainment.

JUN 28-30 THU-SAT

JUN 9 SAT

Air Supply, 8pm; MOP380-1,080. The Venetian Theatre (macauticket.com) Three-time Grammy award winners Air Supply boast nearly 30 years of musical experience. The band consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. This month, at the Venetian Theatre, Air Supply will be performing some of their bestloved tracks, such as 'Unchained Melody.' Don't miss out!

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FRI-SAT

SAT-MON

FRI-SUN

Dragon Boat Carnival, times vary; free entry.Central Harbourfront (www.discoverhongkong.com) Enjoy the long weekend watching thousands of the world’s top dragon boat athletes battle it out in beautiful Victoria Harbour. The old folk tradition has exploded into one of the busiest times on the waterfront, with families and friends enjoying water games – and plenty of beer – as a fleet of food trucks provide an astounding array of local and international bites.

JUN 29-30

JUN 16-18

JUN 22-24

Akram Khan's Giselle by English National Ballet, 7.45pm & 2.45pm; HK$200-880. Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre (ticket. urbtix.hk/internet/en_US/eventDetail/35178) Breaking with nearly a century of faithful reiteration, choreographer Akram Khan and composer Vincenzo Lamagna transform Adolphe Adam’s eerie and romantic ballet into a supremely ominous new masterpiece. Stunning costumes and set design by AcademyAward winner Tim Yip add stunning details to this gothic tragedy of love and betrayal, ghosts and ghastly consequence.

MO Swiss Style Now, 10am-9pm; free. Tap Seac Gallery Showcasing a total of 250 items exhibiting iterations of Swiss design from different generations selected by three Swiss curators, this exhibition is made up of both classic and contemporary specimens of layout, print arrangement and graphic design at their most creative. Exhibits include posters and book covers, among many other graphic designs. It’s an event that designsavvy visitors won’t want to miss it!

Macau International Dragon Boat Races 2018, time TBD; free. Nam Van Lake Nautical Center (www.macaudragonboat.com) This year’s Macau International Dragon Boat Races will see teams from Japan, the US, the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea and Australia compete for aquatic glory on the waters of Nam Van Lake. The Macau races have gone a long way in promoting the thrilling pastime of dragon boating from a quaint tradition to a grand-scale sporting event attracting athletes from around the world. The first two days will see local teams compete in the 200- and 500-meter races, while international teams will compete on the third and final day.

UNTIL JUN 17

Celine Dion, 8pm; MOP480-2,680. Cotai Arena (macauticket.com) Armed with a repertoire of her biggest hits alongside timeless classics by artists from various generations, global pop sensation Celine Dion is staging two performances in Macau this month. Having won multiple awards, including two Oscars and five Grammys, the Canadian singer still remains active onstage, bringing her love tunes, such as the powerful ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ to audiences the world over.

JUN 30-JUL 31 SAT-SUN

The Rite of Spring, 8pm; MOP150. Old Court Building (macauticket. com) This is as much a dance performance as it is a battle between the physical and the spiritual. Exploring the birth and function of music at its most symbolic, The Rite of Spring has been very well received by critics and nominated for the Hong Kong Dance Awards in 2016.

HOTEL NEWS KEMPINSKI HOTEL SHENZHEN Welcomes Axel Harmand as General Manager Axel Harmand – an F&B veteran with nearly four decades’ experience in the kitchen and the management of brands like Hilton, Marco Polo, Sofitel, Sheraton and Langham – takes the helm of the exquisite 384-room Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen in Nanshan. The native of France brings a passion for hospitality and an understanding of the country that comes from both his Chinese wife and time spent in Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Hefei, Wuhan and beyond. “The hotel business is all about people,” Harmand notes. “What we try to achieve is to make both our staff and our guests happy. A happy staff will provide good ser-

vice, and a happy guest will bring more business to the hotel.” Visit to see what innovations this expert hotelier will provide to bring a smile to your face.

LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP Appoints Stefan Leser as CEO

Newly appointed CEO Stefan Leser joins the Langham Hospitality Group, based in Hong Kong to oversee all aspects of the portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences. Leser brings nearly 30 years of

experience in the travel and hospitality industries, most recently at Dubai’s Jumeirah International where he was responsible for milestone projects like the inauguration of The Terrace at Burj Al Arab and the completion and launch of Jumeirah Al Naseem overlooking the Arabian Gulf. “Langham Hospitality Group has a solid reputation with a fine collection of hotels in four continents,” says Leser. “The company is definitely ripe for expansion into new markets and I look forward to leading the team to deliver highly personalized service and support the future growth of the group’s outstanding portfolio of hotels and residences.”

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SHENZHEN BAO’AN

HYATT REGENCY SHENZHEN AIRPORT

Located in the heart of Songgang, Bao’an District, Marriott’s first Courtyard hotel is located for easy access to Bao’an International Airport and Fuyong Ferry Terminal. With 247 deluxe guest rooms and 10 suites, each featuring a modern style and abundant natural light, Courtyard by Marriott Shenzhen Bao’an promises to be a coveted destination for successful meetings, conferences, weddings and events. Check out the restaurant and bar for local cuisine and unique culinary delights.

May 23 marked the opening of Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport, located a short walk from the arrival and departure hall of Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. An indoor pathway allows travelers to avoid the excesses of the summer heat, while opening up the advantages of China’s dynamic southern gateway city. “Every element of Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport has been designed to provide a world away from the stress of travel; with the convenience and comforts of a truly hassle-free retreat,” said Billy Yap, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport. “We are ready to welcome guests to touchdown in style – from the contemporary design and spacious layout of our guestrooms, to the authentic flavors from our restaurants and bars – our guests can always come for an intuitive experience and depart with the confident to succeed.”

Officially Opens

Opens at Bao’an International Airport

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Chainsmokers @ FACE CLUB, May 27

Sexy Nurse Party @ Terrace May 11

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DJ Dirty Papy / Mark Ursa @ Boa Club, May 11-12

OPEN DOOR

THE TERRACE RESTAURANT & BAR  Serves Up Thai-Style Prawn Sashimi

If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re in for a treat. Terrace’s Thai-style prawn sashimi dresses fresh prawn with lime and mint, served with a lime and chili sauce for that perfect kick of spice. With the mint and the chilled prawn, you’ve found a new and tasty way to beat the summer heat. Stop by Terrace in Sea World for authentic Thai food and great live music from TAS, an ideal way to while away a summer night. No. 201 Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105)

THE GEORGE & DRAGON Sunday Roast

The carnivore’s trinity – beef, pork and lamb – are delivered in succulent splendor every weekend, in this quintessential Sunday Roast from Nanshan’s very proper British pub. Choose one or try all three, with all the favorites: roast potatoes, carrots, green beans, salad savory sauces and, of course, housemade Yorkshire pudding. Visit every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm for a hearty meal and maybe a tipple in The George & Dragon’s secluded beer garden. 3 Taizi Lu, by Minghua Lu, Nanshan District (2669 8564) www.george-dragon.com

PAULANER PING AN

Offers a New Business Lunch Paulaner Ping An restaurant offers a new business lunch for you to enjoy. Select from eight options, including spaghetti with sausage and black pepper, German meatloaf sandwich, smoked salmon sandwich, Thai-style curried chicken, Paulaner seafood fried rice and more. Each is served with soup or a soft drink, offered from 11am-2pm through June 30. Enjoy a delicious lunch to stay happy all day. 8/F, Shop 801, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Centre, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8253 5187) 福田区益田路5033号平安金融中心8楼801

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Jade Garden 22-31 L2/F, Yitian Holiday Plaza, 9028 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (8860 6228) 南山区深南大道9028号益田假日广场L2楼22-31号

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SHANGHAINESE Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao B1/F, KK MALL, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Futian District (2265 9183) 深南东路5016号 KKMALL京基百纳空间B1层

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Kiwi Pizza 1) Shop B14, COCO Park, by Fuhua Lu (8329 2299) 2) 8 Outlets Minkang Lu, by Huanan Lu 3) B1, 138 Mintian Lu, by Fuhua Yi Lu 1) 福田区购物公园B1楼地铁商业街

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Kiwi Pizza 1) Shop B14, COCO Park, by Fuhua Lu (8329 2299) 2) 8 Outlets Minkang Lu, by Huanan Lu 3) B1, 138 Mintian Lu, by Fuhua Yi Lu 1) 福田区购物公园B1楼地铁商业街

B14铺 2)龙华新区奥特莱斯8号仓店 3) 福田区民田路138号购物公园B1楼

NYPD New York Pizza Delivery 1) Shop 26, HaichangJie, 1 Gongyuan Nan Lu (8887 6973) 2) 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, by Zhongxin Si Lu (8887 6973) 1) 南山区公园南路1号海尚国际26

三路星河Coco Park一楼L1C-055B 2) 南山区南海大道2163号福士广场L1-15

Paulaner Brauhaus 1) C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 7230) 2) 8/F, Shop 801, PAFC Mall,Ping’An Finance Centre, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8253 5187) 1) 南山区蛇口

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Belle-Vue Grill 37/F, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, 1881 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号君悦酒

KOREAN Minikor Kitchen L01-B01, Coco Park, 269 Fuhua San Lu, by Mintian Lu, Futian District (8606 9266) 福田区民田路福华三路269号星河

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Bornga Korean Cuisine A-11A, Qushui Wan, OCT Bay, 42 Baishi Lu East, Nanshan District (8654 1158) 南山区白石路东42号欢乐

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SPANISH El Toro Spanish Restaurant and Bar Rm 122/123, East Block, Coastal Building, Haide San Dao, Nanshan District (1330231 2550) 南山区海德三道海岸大厦东座一楼 122-123铺

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VIETNAMESE Lian Shop 562, 5/F, The MIXC Shenzhen, Luohu District (8266 6366) 罗湖区万象城商场5楼562铺

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Indian Cottage Shop 48-49, 2/F, Area A, Poly Cultural Centre, Wenxin Wu Lu, Nanshan District (8628 7265) 南山区文心五路保利文化广场A区2楼48-49号商铺

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Nishimura 1/F, Macro Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Lu, by Mintian Lu (3339 7709) 福田中心区福华一路马哥孛罗好日子酒店1楼

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NYPD New York Pizza Delivery 1) Shop 26, Haichang Jie, 1 Gongyuan Nan Lu (8887 6973) 2) 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, by Zhongxin Si Lu (8887 6973) 1) 南山区公园南路1号海尚

Kyoku Japanese Cuisine B-17 Qushui Bay, OCT Bay, 50 Baishi Lu East, Nanshan District (8654 1122) 南山区白石路东50号欢乐

Haxnbauer 1) L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8359 2080) 2) L1-15, Raffles City, 2163 Nanhai Ave, Nanshan District (8652 6580) 1) 福田区福华

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Komachi B-132, North Side, Shopping Park, Futian District (8290 5806) 福田区购物

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Baia Restaurant Bar Grill B301, Bldg B, Zone B, Sea World Square, Shekou, Nanshan District (2681 8836) 南山区蛇口海上世

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Bincho Ya L120-121, Bldg 2, Times Square Excellence, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8278 2760) 福田区福华路卓越时代广场二期L120

La Maison Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, 91 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District (2685 7030) 南山区望海路91号南海玫瑰花园108号

Blue Italian Seafood & Grill Restaurant 3/F, The Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (2693 6888) 南山区深南大道9026号深圳威尼斯

华三路116号深圳星河丽思卡尔顿酒店二层

CHINESE

District (8280 1086) 福田区福华一路3号怡景中

1881号华润万象城一期3层

JAPANESE BOA 3/F, West side of International Bar Street, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (130 4894 9034) 南山区蛇口海上世界国际酒

吧街西侧三楼

Tang Ben Jia #FL1011, L/F, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian

The Terrace Restaurant & Bar #201, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105) 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场商铺201

Very Siam 1/F, A3 Bldg, Xiangshan Dong Jie, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8623 3225) 南山区OCT创意园香山东街A3栋1楼

Yes Thai 1) 4/F, KK Shopping Mall, KK Financial Centre, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, by Hongbao Lu (2290 0333) 2) 5/F, Costal City, 33 Wenxin Wu Lu, by Haide Yi Dao (8635 9989) 1) 罗湖区深南东路5016号京基百

纳空间购物中心4楼 2) 南山区文心五路33号海岸城购物中心五楼

La Maison D'Elephant 8/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8831 9918) 福田区益田路5033号平

安金融中心8楼

Shen Wai International School 29 Baishi San Lu, Nanshan (8654 1200, www.swis.cn)

NIGHTLIFE

深圳外国语学校国际部南山区白石三道 29 号

HOTEL Futian Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen No.4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088). 福田区益田路 4088 号福田香格里拉大酒店

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8888) 深圳市福田区福华三路 138 号

Grand Hyatt Shenzhen No.1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (8266 1234) www.shenzhen.grand.hyatt.com 罗湖区宝安南路1881号 Hardrock Hotel Shenzhen， Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen，No.9 Misson Hills Road,Shenzhen，0755-3395 2888 深圳硬石酒店深圳观澜高尔夫大道9号

Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District The George & Dragon is a quintessential British Pub; good draft beers, ales, and cider; comforting pub food and great BBQ; non-stop sports on three screens; secluded beer garden. Your home away from home. Also available for catering your parties and events. www.george-dragon.com; e-mail: manager@george-dragon.com; tel: 2669 8564; Shop 3, behind Taizi Hotel, Taizi Lu 5, Shekou. 南山区太子路5号太子宾馆1楼后排

3号商铺

深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店南山区望海路 1177 号 (2162 8888)

Hilton Shenzhen Futian Town B, Great China International Finance Centre, 1003 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (2130 8888) 福田区深南大道1003号大中华国际金融中心B座

JW Marriott Shenzhen No.6005 Shennan Dadao, Futian District. (2269 8888) 福田区深南大道 6005 号

Club Viva No. 140, Fuhua Lu, Coco Park, Futian District 福田区福华路城建购物公园 140 号

JW Marriott Shenzhen Bao’an 8 Baoxing Lu, Baoan District (2323 8888) 深圳前海华侨城 JW 万豪酒店 , 宝安区宝兴路 8 号

Dazzle Club 3/F, Central Commercial Building, No.88 Fuhua 1st Road, Futian District (2348 1542) 福田区民田路中心商务大厦三楼

Marco Polo Shenzhen Fuhua Yi Lu, CBD, Futian District (8298 9888). www. cn.marcopolohotels.com 福田中心区福华一路

McCawley’s Irish Bar 1) Shop 151-152, Coco Park, Futian District (2531 3599) 2) Shop 118, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (2668 4496) 1) 福田区购物公园151-

Shangri-La Hotel East of the Luohu Train Station, Jianshe Lu, Luohu District (8233 0888). www.shangri-la.com

152 2) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场118号

罗湖区建设路火车站东侧

Pepper Club 2/F, Shopping Park, Fuhua Lu, Fustian District (8319 9040) 福田区福华

Sheraton Dameisha Resort 9 Yankui Lu, Dameisha, Yantian District (8888 6688)

路购物公园二楼

盐田大梅沙盐葵路 ( 大梅沙段 )9 号

The Terrace Above Starbucks, Sea World Plaza, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105) 南山区蛇口海上世界广场2 楼星巴克楼上

St. Regis Shenzhen No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District.(8308 8888)

EDUCATION American International School, No. 82,Gongyuan Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District (8619 4750) 南山区蛇口公园路82号青少年活动中心

Green Oasis School  No 4030, Shennan Middle Road, Tianmian, Futian District. (8399 6712) admission@ greenoasis.org.cn   www.greenoasis.org.cn 福田区田面村深南中路 4030 号

International School of Nanshan Shenzhen A Canadian school accepting application for Pre-Grade 1 through Grade 12. 11 Longyuan Lu, Taiyuan Sub-District, Nanshan District (2666 1000, 2606 6968). admission@isnsz.com www.isnsz.com 南山区龙源路11号

Merchiston International School, Shenzhen No. 12 Shilongzai Road, Daliang SubDistrict, Longhua District, (400 867 0177) admissions@merchiston.cn, www.merchiston.cn 深圳市龙华区大浪街道新石社区石龙仔

路12号

Peninsula Montessori Kindergarten the Peninsula one, Jin Shiji Lu, Shekou Nanshan District ( 2685 1266)

深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路 5016 号

The Langham, Shenzhen, No. 7888, Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888). 深圳朗廷酒店，福田区深南大道 7888 号

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen 116 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (2222 2222) 福田区福华三路 116 号

The Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen No.9026, Shennan Dadao, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District (2693 6888)

深圳威尼斯睿途酒店南山区华侨城深南大道 9026 号

The Westin Shenzhen 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District (2698 8888) www.westin.com/shenzhen 南山区深南大道 9028号-2

Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Bao'an District 深圳机场凯悦酒店中国广东省深圳市宝安区深圳宝安国际机场 (755-2345 1234)

InterContinental Shenzhen, No. 9009, Shennan Road, Nanshan District 深圳华侨城洲际大酒店，南山区深南大道9009号 (3399 3388)

The Courtyard by Marriott Shenzhen Bao'an, No.46 Dongfang Road, Songgang, Bao'an District 深圳市宝安区松岗东方大道46 号 (2986 9888, www.courtyardshenzhenbaoan. com)

HEALTH

半岛城邦国际幼儿园南山区蛇口东角头金世纪路1 号半岛城邦一期

Quality Schools International 2/F Bitao Center, 8 Taizi Lu, Shekou,Nanshan District (2667 6031). www.shk.qsi.org 南山区蛇口太子路 8 号碧涛中心 2 楼

QSI International School of Shenzhen (Futian) A1, TCL Science Park, No. 1001 Zhongshan Yuan, Nanshan District (8371 7108) 中山园路1001号TCL 科学园区A1栋 Shekou International School Jingshan Villas, Gongye Er Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2669 3669). www.sis.org.cn 南山区蛇口工业二路鲸山别墅内

HarMoniCare Women & Children's Hospital 12018 Shennan Dadao, by Nanshan Dadao (3339 1333) 深圳和美妇儿科医院南山区深南大道12018号

Vista-SK International Medical Center Lvl 4, Bldg 4C, Shenzhen Software Industry Base,Xuefu Lu, Nanshan District (3689 9833) 南山区学府路软件产业基地4栋C座裙楼4层 C-MER (Shenzhen) Dennis Lam Eye Hospital 1-2/F, Shengtang Bldg, 1 Tairan Jiu Lu, Chegongmiao, Futian District (4001 666 120, 3322 7188) 福田区车公庙泰然九路一号

盛唐大厦1-2层

IMC(International Medical Center) serves the local community and expatriates from all over the world. We are proud to provide private, personalized healthcare for each patient. Our experienced staff from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas provide comprehensive medical services including general and specialty outpatient services, health assessments, inpatient services and more. Scan QR Code above for more info of IMC. 深圳市福田区海园一路，

香港大学深圳医院国际医疗中心 International Medical Centre，The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, 1, Haiyuan 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen （0755-86913388）

BUSINESS Regus Serviced Office 雷格斯服务式办公室 • 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 1) Futian Anlian, 26/F, Anlian CentreNo.4018 Jintian Road, Futian District; 2) A8 Building, 15/F, A8 Building, No.1002 Keyuan Road Tech Zone, Nanshan District; 3) Futian NEO, 44/F, NEO Tower A, No.6011 Shennan Avenue Futian District; 4) SCC, 7/F, Tower A, SCC Financial Centre, Junction of Houhai Avenue & First Haide Avenue Nanshan District; 5) New World Centre, 23/F, New World Centre, No.6009 Yitian Road Futian District; 6) Times Financial Centre, 14/F Times Financial Centre, No. 4001 Shennan Avenue Futian District; 7) New Times Plaza, 3/F, New Times Plaza,No.1 Taizi Road Shekou District; 8) Panglin Plaza, 35/F, Panglin Plaza, No.2002 Jiabin Road Luohu District; 1)深圳安联中心, 深圳市福田区

金田路4018号安联大厦26层; 2) 深圳A8大厦,深圳市南山区科技园科园路1002号A8大厦15层; 3)深圳NEO大厦, 深圳市福田区深南大道6011号NEO 企业大道A座44层; 4) 深圳中洲控股金融中心, 深圳市南山区后海大道与海德一道交汇处中洲控股金融中心A座7层; 5) 深圳新世界中心, 深圳市福田区益

田路6009号新世界中心23层; 6) 深圳时代金融中心, 深圳市福田区深南大道4001号时代金融中心14 层; 7) 深圳时代广场, 深圳市蛇口区太子路1号新时代广场3层; 8) 深圳彭年广场, 深圳市罗湖区嘉宾路 2002号彭年广场

China-Italy Chamber of Commerce Rm220, 2/F, International Chamber Of Commerce, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (Tel: 8632 9518; Fax: 8632 9528). www. cameraitacina.com ` 福田区福华三路国际商会中心 2 楼 220 室

European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 308, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of HighTech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 8635 0920; fax: 8632 9785). 南山高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 3 楼 308 室

French Chamber of Commerce in South China (CCIFC) Room 318, 3/F Chinese Overseas Scholars Venture Building,South section of Hi-tech Industry Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 8632 9602; fax: 8632 9736) www.ccifc.org 南山区科技园南区留学生创业大

厦3楼318室

German Chamber of Commerce 217 Chinese Overseas Scholars Venture Building, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District. (8635 0487) www.china.ahk.de 南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦 217

The American Chamber of Commerce in South China Rm 208, 2/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 0755-2658 8342; fax: 0755-2658 8341). www.amcham-southchina.org The British Chamber of Commerce, Shenzhen Sub-Chamber Rm 314, 3/F Overseas Chinese Scholars Venture Building, southern section of High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District (Tel: 2658 8350). 深圳市南山区高新科技园南区留学生创业大厦3楼314室

Morefoods No1,1F,Building A ,OCEAN city Garden,Shekou New Street, Nanshan District,shenzhen (0755-8827 9078) 深圳市南山区蛇口新街澳城花园A栋一楼1号铺

CLASSIFIEDS JOBS OFFERED Shenzhen Longrun Investment Co., Ltd, a fast-growing restaurant enterprise is looking for two foreign hostesses to join the team to greet and show hospitality to guests on behalf of the company. Requirements 1. Ability to understand and speak basic Chinese. 2. A minimum height of 168cm. 3. A passion for communications, with a presentable image. Monthly payments ranges from RMB 12,000 to 15,000 The options of full-time (RMB12,000 to 15,000 per month) or part-time (RMB7090 per hour) employment are available. For inquiries and application, please contact Ms. Hu at 136-3159 3166 or 0755-2290 9515. Mobile Game company business development position. A NASDAQ-listed Shenzhen-based mobile game company. iDreamSky is looking for an expat for one business development position, native English speaker and fluent in Mandarin a must, well versed with mobile games or business negotiation experience a plus. Responsible for looking for Western games suitable for the Chinese market and contacting the game developers. Our office is located in Nanshan

district, Shenzhen. If interested, please send resume to Evan at evan.liang@ idreamsky.com.

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Last Emperor and His Five Wives A Romantic Tragedy of Historic Proportions Written by Wang Qingxiang

ang Qingxiang’s condensed biography about Puyi, the last Emperor of China, shares a vivid glimpse into the complicated and intertwining relationships between the protagonist and his five wives – Empress Wanrong, Imperial Consort Wenxiu, ‘Noble Concubine Xiang’ Tan Yuling, ‘Noble Concubine Fu’ Li Yuqin, and Li Shuxian. The book, however, isn’t a warm and fuzzy fairytale of ‘happy ever afters.’ Instead, Wang’s research reveals a tragic and dysfunctional marriage in which all the parties involved would turn against one another and become bitter enemies in the end.

July 2014 160mm×230mm RMB118 English paperback 978-7-5085-2820-5

The Last Eunuch of China The Life of Sun Yaoting Written by Jia Yinghua

October 2008 160mm×230mm 314 pages, RMB92 English, Spanish paperback 978-7-5085-1407-9

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hen China’s last eunuch (castrated men who were employed as servants for the royal family) Sun Yaoting passed away at age 94 in 1996, he took with him intimate stories of the last vestiges of Imperial China. Sun was one of the last eunuchs who had served the royal family for more than 2,000 years. This engrossing biography by historian Jia Yinghua tells the story of Sun’s rise from a poor farm boy to the revered servant of China’s last emperor and empress, Puyi and Wanrong. In this book, Jia includes Sun’s first-hand accounts of his adventures in the Forbidden City, a reunion with Puyi in Japanese-controlled Manchuria in the 1930s, as well as his return to ‘normal’ life as a community organizer in the Buddhist temple where he lived out the rest of his life. The Last Eunuch of China offers a unique glimpse into China’s storied past from the perspective of a man who faithfully served the Imperial Family but was later forced to adapt himself to the fate of his country. Through Sun’s lifelong journey, the author chronicles a century of turbulence and upheaval in Chinese history, including monumental events such as the Japanese occupation throughout the 1930s and 40s, the Chinese Civil War and the eventual victory of the Communist Party in 1949, the Cultural Revolution and the subsequent ‘opening up’ policy, from which the nation has emerged as a global leader in economic and political power.