ThE Prd`S PrIcIEST crIBS and ThE dESIgnS ThaT hIdE InSIdE

Transcription

ThE Prd`S PrIcIEST crIBS and ThE dESIgnS ThaT hIdE InSIdE
P
ea
rl
R
iv
er
D
el
ta
RMB280
Million
Follow
Us on
WeChat
Now
城市漫步珠三角
英文版 05 月份
国内统一刊号:
CN 11-5234/GO
China Intercontinental Press
400 820 8428
ThE Prd'S PrIcIEST crIBS
and ThE dESIgnS ThaT hIdE InSIdE
may 2016
plus: KunG Fu masters tacKle medicine, shenZhen's
emerGinG art scene and the tastiest sandwiches in town
《城市漫步》珠江三角洲 英文月刊
主管单位 : 中华人民共和国国务院新闻办公室
Supervised by the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China
主办单位 : 五洲传播出版社
地址 : 北京西城月坛北街 26 号恒华国际商务中心南楼 11 层文化交流中心
11th Floor South Building, HengHua linternational Business Center, 26 Yuetan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
http://www.cicc.org.cn
总编辑 Editor in Chief: 慈爱民 Ci Aimin
期刊部负责人 Supervisor of Magazine Department: 邓锦辉 Deng Jinhui
编辑 : 刘扬 发行 / 市场 : 黄静 李若琳 广告 : 林煜宸
Chief Editor Tom Lee
Deputy Editor Jocelyn Richards
Shenzhen Editor Natallia Slimani
Web Editor Matthew Bossons
Editorial Assistants Ziyi Yuan, Tristin Zhang
National Lifestyle Editor Marianna Cerini
National Arts Editor Andrew Chin
Contributors Daniel MH Chun, Douglas Colina, Terence Collins, Zach Cook, Lena Gidwani, Jon Hanlon,
Matt Horn, Mike Jordan, Holly Li, Sandro Rasgado, Bronwen Shelwell, Kara Wutzke, Zoey Zha
Urbanatomy Media
Shanghai (Head Office) 上海和舟广告有限公司
上海市蒙自路 169 号智造局 2 号楼 305-306 室 邮政编码 : 200023
Room 305-306, Building 2, No.169 Mengzi Lu, Shanghai 200023
电话 : 021-8023 2199 传真 : 021-8023 2190
Guangzhou 上海和舟广告有限公司广州分公司
广州市麓苑路 42 号大院 2 号楼 610 室 邮政编码 : 510095
Rm 610, No. 2 Building, Area 42, Luyuan Lu, Guangzhou 510095
电话 : 020-8358 6125 传真 : 020-8357 3859 - 816
Shenzhen 深圳联络处
深圳市福田区彩田路星河世纪大厦 C1-1303
C1-1303, Galaxy Century Building, Caitian Lu, Futian District, Shenzhen
电话 : 0755-8623 3220 传真 : 0755-6406 8538
Beijing 北京联络处
北京市东城区东直门外大街 48 号东方银座 C 座 G9 室 邮政编码 : 100027
9G, Block C, Ginza Mall, No. 48 Dongzhimen Wai Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100027
电话 : 010-8447 7002 传真 : 010-8447 6455
General Manager Henry Zeng
Operations Manager Rachel Tong
Accountant Annie Qi
Production Supervisor Jack Lin Senior Designer Tawaka Jiang, Designer Claire Zheng
Sales Managers Celia Yu, Justin Lu
Senior Account Executives Christy Cai, Christina Zhuang
Account Executives Cynthia Peng, Wesley Zhang, Nicole Tang
Sales Assistant Sunnie Lü
Business Development Manager Morri Qin
Event Manager Valentina Latorraca
Senior Marketing Executive Rainbow Wu
Marketing Executive Alice Wang, Fish Lin
Distribution Luo Zhi, He Wei Wen
CEO Leo Zhou
Editorial Director Ned Kelly
HR/Admin Director Penny Li
Financial Manager Laura Lu
Digital Products Manager Vickie Guo
Digital Bridget O'Donnell, Amul Qiu, Timi Shi (UI Designer)
General enquiries and switchboard (020) 8358 6125 info.prd@urbanatomy.com
Editorial (020) 8358 9847 ext 808 editor.prd@urbanatomy.com
Sales (Guangzhou) (020) 8358 9847 ext 802 sales.prd@urbanatomy.com
(Shenzhen) (0755) 8623 3210 ext 801
Distribution/Subscription (020) 8358 7749 ext 828
Listings & Events (Guangzhou) (020) 8358 9847 ext 808
(Shenzhen) (0755) 8623 3220
Web & IT (021) 5238 5459
Fax (020) 8363 3759 ext. 816
www.thatsmags.com
广告经营许可证 : 京海工商厂字第 8069 号
法律大部 : 大成律师事务所 魏君贤律师
Legal advisor: Wei Junxian, Dacheng Law Firm
国际标准刊号 : ISSN 1672-8041 国内统一刊号 : CN 11-5233/GO
定价 : 25.00 元 邮发代号 :46-193
如发现印刷装订问题 , 请与广州白云天马印刷厂联系
部分非卖品 , 仅限赠阅
2 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
Distribution
across the
Pearl River
Delta: 63,000
copies
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 3
ThE WraP
38 COVER STORY
48 COMMUNITY
crIBS
A Look Inside the PRD's Most Extravagant Homes.
ImagInE aLL ThE PEoPLE P48
THREE TO SEE
arT
P27
eXhiBitions
QuoTE oF ThE ISSuE
“If we take in all the things we can
see in the universe, we will realize
that we are just a small little
planet, and we need to protect it.”
maurizio gavazzi, experimental mixed
media artist, shares the ideas behind his
upcoming exhibition in guangzhou p37
70 EVENTS
hk
mo
maY 13
ongoIng
maY 12
maY 14
The Swingle Singers
Parkour with City Spanker
Olivia Newton-John Live
Feast of the Drunken Dragon
4 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
10 CITY
12 From marTIaL arTS To
mEdIcInE
The Kung Fu Stars of Xiguan
Orthopedics.
14 Band oF ThE BLInd
The Regular Rockers of
Dongshankou.
16 LIFESTYLE
18 gET JuIcEd
China's Clean-Eating Industry
is Big Business, But is It
Healthy?
24 SEcrETS oF SaIgon
Traveling in a Land of
Hospitality.
26 ARTS
28 WhErE'S ThE arT @?
Shenzhen's Quest For Artistic
Identity.
32 a BLoSSomIng
ExchangE
The 11th Festival Croisements
Returns this Spring.
58 EAT &
DRINK
60 STackEd
How the City's Best 'Wiches
Measure Up.
66 go grEEn
Drinking and Driving.
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 5
Editor's Note
May
South China isn’t exactly associated with posh extravagance or haughty tuhao. One of the
things we love about the region, in fact, is its down-to-earth, cool charisma (supermarket
in sweats? Go for it). When it comes to splurging on homes, however, the PRD’s wealthiest
residents can’t seem to refrain from gobbling up newly developed land along the coast of
Shenzhen Bay or beside pristine lakes in Huadu. Towering over the last remaining scenic
views in the area, these pricey abodes have turned Mother Earth into a selling point, and
an expensive one at that.
So what lies inside these mysterious RMB280 million cribs and where are they hiding?
This month’s cover story led us into the living rooms of some of the swankiest residences
in the region, where we explored the lavish suites and ornate furnishings of China’s 1
percent.
Wandering through spotless corridors brimming with one-of-a-kind, custom-made
fixtures inspired us to tackle the topic of furniture design in Guangdong – the country’s
largest furniture export base – and chat with leading brands in the industry. With their
insight, we were also able to compile the top design shops and secondhand markets in the
PRD that offer everything from antique goods to retro, recycled pieces. Turn to p38 for the
full story.
Elsewhere in the magazine, Tristin Zhang recounts a fascinating afternoon spent with
a blind band for our monthly Man on the Street feature. Performing in Dongshankou every
weekend for the past 10 years, this group of musicians is one of the few devoted to the
fading genre of Cantonese folk (p14).
In life and style, we’re all set for spring with fashion tips on p20 and a feature on
China’s growing obsession with juicing, detoxing and cleansing. The billion-dollar industry
is still going strong, but is juicing really as healthy as many assume? Find out on p18.
Our arts section is bursting at the seams this month with the annual Festival
Croisements back in town to introduce a stellar lineup of French performances and
exhibitions, including much-anticipated photography show Father and Son by Grégoire
Korganow and performances by Last Train and Nach (p32). Also in the section, artist
Bronwen Shelwell provides an in-depth account of the arts scene in Shenzhen and the
extent to which it truly reflects the sentiments of local artists (p28).
Finally, in our food and drink section, be sure to check out the latest openings around
town (p58) and our mouth-watering spread on sandwiches (p60).
Enjoy the season!
Jocelyn Richards
Deputy Editor
WIN WIN WIN
In Guangzhou, a pair of tickets
to The World of Mozart by David
Stern (p70), a pair of tickets to
Mongolian band Haya (p70), a pair
of tickets to Leonis Quartet (p70),
a pair of tickets to Windsbach Boy
Choir (p70), a pair of tickets to
Kousuke Atari China Tour (p70), a
pair of tickets to Italian A Cappella
Mezzotono (p70), a pair of tickets
to The Legendary Swordsman by
the Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe
(p72) and a pair of tickets to 2 Men
by Edward Lam and Horse Dance
Theatre (p72).
In Shenzhen, a pair of tickets to
Feldermelder (p35), a pair of tickets to noise rock band Ovo (p67),
a pair of tickets to Japanese punk
legend Phew (p67), a pair of tickets to German band Faust (p67),
one voucher for a two-person afternoon tea set at Futian ShangriLa, Shenzhen (p73), five RMB100
vouchers for Yes Thai Cuisine (p73)
and 10 vouchers for two bottles of
sake at Komachi (p73).
To enter for one of our WeChat giveaways, simply message our official
WeChat (Thats_PRD) with the name
of the prize you would like and why
you should win. Bonus points for
original submissions.
WE'RE HIRING!
We’re looking for a qualified candidate to take on the role of editor for our Urban Family
magazine!
As the Urban Family editor you will update the digital products of Urban Family daily,
engage in idea generation for features with other editors, coordinate with the commercial
team and designers to ensure a smooth production schedule, oversee the layout,
appearance and contents of Urban Family for publication,
and network with clients and sponsors by attending events.
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree
or above, working proficiency in oral
and written Mandarin, excellent oral and
written English communication skills,
creativity, confidence, great interpersonal
and organizational skills, and the ability to
work under pressure.
Interested? Then send your cover letter
and CV to lenagidwani@urbanatomy.com
with the subject ‘Urban Family Editor.’
6 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
Hourly updates on news, current affairs
and general weirdness from around
PRD and China.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
facebook.com/thatsonline
twitter.com/thatsonline
youtube.com/thatsonline
gplus.to/thatsonline
www.thatsmags.com
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 7
TOP STORIES
INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Prd
• Girlfriend arrested in murdered shenzhen expat's death
British national Hilary Bower was found
murdered due to a ‘relationship dispute.’
• ‘the Future of Fashion is
now’ struts into shenzhen
World-famous designers like Viktor &
Rolf and Martin Margiela visit the city.
• interview: GZ chef rodrigo
Gonzalez talks Burgers
Best Chef at the That's PRD Food and
Drink Awards presents his new creation.
• thousands of runners injured at Guangdong marathon
Others mistook a bar of soap in the gift
pack as an energy bar…
• the diary of a K2Fiter: weeks
the
month
on
ThaTS
magS.
com
Thanks to @quantumofbambee for
tagging #thatsprd. Tag your picture
on Instagram for a chance to be
featured on our feed.
VIDEO OF THE MONTH
watch: massive 56-vehicle
pileup in Jiangsu
1 and 2
Horrific photos and videos emerged of a
K2Fiters Andy Board and Ros Russell on
beginning the popular K2Fit Challenge.
massive 56-vehicle pileup near Changzhou over the Tomb Sweeping Holiday
weekend.
naTIonaL
• photos: how china has
changed in 100 years
Photographer Dheera Venkatraman
reshoots old photos of Chinese cities.
• watch: powerful sK-ii ad on
china’s leftover women
An emotional ad campaign goes viral
after addressing China's 'leftover women.'
• american Bro 'survives'
shanghai on rmB130, Goes viral
Somebody get this guy a medal.
• photos: drunken insanity at
the 2016 hong Kong sevens
Relive the madness of the drinking tournament with a rugby problem.
• ‘iphone legs’ the latest
Body-shaming Fad to hit china
Yet another (terrible) way to show off
one's bod.
8 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
COMMENT OF THE MONTH
the current chinese person’s life:
get born, feed on
poisoned milk
powder, grow up
and get injected
with toxic vaccines,
start studying at a
poisonous school
– Weibo user after hundreds of students were poisoned
due to toxic soil surrounding a school in Jiangsu
Follow
t hat’s pr d
on Wechat
cITY
Th E B u Z Z
don’t you Know who i am?
Thomas, the Viral Laowai Imitator
Quote oF the month
Thomas (Chinese name: Afu), a German expat,
first caught netizens’ attention with a video
depicting married life in China from a foreigner’s perspective. Speaking in immaculate
Mandarin with an authentic Shanghai drawl,
he filmed himself doing impressions of his inlaws and wife, covering many stereotypes but
also minute character traits to near perfection. He further struck a chord with residents
of Shanghai and China at large with his followup video, depicting the many odd, zany or
downright unsavory characters you meet on
the metro, with another batch of uncannily accurate impressions. What will he tackle next?
random numBer
“I DON’T WANT
TO GET MARRIED
JUST FOR
THE SAKE OF
MARRIAGE. I WON’T
LIVE HAPPILY THAT
WAY.”
An excerpt from a four-minutelong documentary-style ad by
cosmetics brand SK-II that has
gone viral in China since its
release last month. The commercial raises awareness about
the social pressure exerted on
unmarried women over the
age of 27, known as 'leftover
women (shengnu),' and attempts
to address the stigma through
a touching, heartfelt series of
testimonies.
The number of bulldozers that got in a fight earlier
this month on the streets of hebei in xingtang
county.
The match up? Two local construction firms who had some qualms regarding a client’s contract. What started out as a simple driving-bulldozers-into-each-other fight
quickly escalated into several vehicles being overturned, and some civilian injuries,
before police intervention stopped the bulldozers in their tracks. The heavy metal
showdown was caught on video and immediately went viral. We’re not sure what
the thought process was leading up to this duel, but it might have gone from “Let’s
settle this like men!” to “Let’s settle this like children!”
1 0 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
UIS
GUANGZHOU
A Truly International Education
IB Diploma EXCELLENCE at UISG
UISG was founded in 1998 and provides an inquiry-based learning community that commits to an
language learning environment from Kindergarten to Year 12 for around 900 expatriate students
of over 45 nationalities.
UISG's IB results well above the world average
29
2015
World Average
Points
35
2015
UISG Average
Points
45
2015
UISG Highest
Score
Accepting enrolment for August 2016, limited places still available.
Contact us for a visit TODAY!
Utahloy International School Guangzhou
Accredited by
800 Sha Tai Bei Road, Bai Yun District, Guangzhou 510515
广州市白云区沙太北路 800号 邮编 510515
info@uisgz.org
+8620 8720 2019
www.utahloy.com
cI T Y | Fe at ure
From marTIaL
arTS To mEdIcInE
The Kung Fu Stars of Xiguan Orthopedics
BY JocELYn rIchardS
L
i Zhujiang strikes a pose,
legs flexed in typical kung fu
fashion, arms at the ready.
A wounded man sits before
him, eyes diverted away as if bracing
for the first blow. To most onlookers,
the scene resembles the final battle in
martial arts saga Yip Man – not a doctor about to treat his patient.
Propelling his strength forward
using focused core and leg muscles,
Li proceeds to massage the man’s
broken limb, applying an orange ointment with steady pressure. The herbal medicine’s cooling menthol seeps
into the skin, easing excess tension.
So begins the first phase of
Xiguan zhenggu, or Xiguan orthopedics – a medical procedure born over
300 years ago in Guangdong. Now a
provincial intangible cultural heritage,
the tradition has been passed down
for generations, originating with
some of the fiercest martial arts stars
in the region.
Legendary hero Wong Fei-hung
of Foshan (or ‘Master Wong’ as he’s
known among fans) studied traditional Chinese medicine at Po Chi Lam, a
clinic in Guangzhou, in the late 1800s.
The sole inspiration behind nearly 20
modern martial arts films and television series in China – including Jackie
Chan’s Drunken Master – Wong was
one of the first athletes of his kind to
study Xiguan orthopedics.
“Kung fu artists encountered this
1 2 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
practice after they became injured,” explains Li, sitting in his part-office, partmuseum in Tanwei, Liwan District.
“Most were already familiar with
human anatomy after studying martial arts and possessed the necessary
strength and agility to treat patients, so
it made sense that they could transition
into this basic medical practice.”
Xiguan orthopedics is guided by
four central ideas: treatments must be
ethical, natural, noninvasive and individualized. And as with all traditional
Chinese medicine, healing methods
should strive to restore balance in the
body without relying on synthetic materials or excess support – Western medicine or complex operations, in other
words, are out of the question.
“There’s no such thing as ‘the best’
much easier.
As we watch Li at work, coolly crafting the cast with
smooth, rehearsed motions, it’s clear he’s been in the trade
a while.
“About 40 years,” he tells us, eyes bright. “But I stumbled
upon the career by accident.”
As a young boy, Li loved to listen to the stories of his
best friend’s father, who told of wild escapades across China
at a time when most couldn’t afford to travel. Every day, Li
would wander over to his companion’s house to relive the
adventures of He Zhulin – one of China’s most renowned
Xiguan orthopedists and the founder of the Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine.
Eventually, Li’s interest in story time turned into a
shared passion for martial arts, which He Zhulin instructed
him in daily. Before long, he was also learning the ins and
outs of human skeletal anatomy and practicing basic orthopedics.
“Usually [the art] was passed down from father to son,
but I was an exception,” Li grins, clearly proud of his good
luck.
Today, two of He Zhulin’s sons have set up Xiguan orthopedics clinics abroad in California, where they primarily
treat overseas Chinese. As for Li’s only daughter, she opted
against continuing her father’s trade, but is studying medicine in Guangzhou, which pleases him greatly.
In the past 40 years, Li has instructed no less
than 50 students in Xiguan zhenggu and treated
thousands of patients across the city, ensuring
the tradition – unlike many fading cultural heritages in Guangdong – will continue for decades
to come.
treatment, only the most suitable,” explains
Li, quoting previous masters. “The most
suitable is ultimately the best.”
Approaches may vary by injury or individual,
but one aspect of Xiguan zhenggu remains the same:
all practitioners use the bark of Chinese fir trees to create a
brace for broken bones.
Seeing our bewildered expression upon mention of the
tree, Li quickly transitions into an explanation: “The bark of a
Chinese fir tree is firm enough to keep the bone in place but is
also breathable, which makes it more comfortable than a plaster cast… but the main reason is because it’s easier to cut than
wood.”
Li smiles and asks if we’d like a demonstration, as if that was
ever in question.
Using a pair of general scissors, he begins to snip away at a
chunk of bark, shaping it into four neat strips. He lines each with
white gauze, tying them tightly. After applying medicinal cream
to the patient’s arm, Li positions the four strips of bark on the
top, bottom, left and right of the broken extremity. More gauze is
then wrapped around the exterior to secure the brace and hold
each section together.
Once set, the waterproof brace is usually worn for six to
eight weeks, after which a bone will have healed well enough to
support light use. Li jokes that some calculate healing time by
age – one day of rest for every year of life. In that case, a 10-yearold could recover in as few as 10 days, and an 80-year-old in 11
weeks.
The recovery timeline is similar to Western standards, but
one key difference is that a patient is still allowed – and physically able – to use his or her injured arm during the remedial
period. Whereas a restrictive plaster cast in the West usually extends to include one’s entire palm, the Xiguan zhenggu method
frees one’s hand and fingers, making tasks like typing or writing
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 1 3
cIT Y | man on the street
Band oF ThE BLInd
The Regular Rockers of Dongshankou
BY TrISTIn Zhang
T
raditional Cantonese folk music is
a drop in the bucket compared to
China’s vast musical repertoire. Yet
the genre has entertained locals in
the south for generations, especially following its popularization in the late 1920s.
Employing a hodgepodge of string
instruments like the gaohu (high-pitched
erhu), yueqin (a two-stringed instrument
resembling a lyre), bamboo flute and sanxian (‘three-stringed instrument’), Cantonese
folk used to accompany Yueju, or Cantonese
opera, on stage before it earned recognition
as its own musical category.
Today, the art form finds adoration
among older residents in Guangdong. Every
weekend, a group of seniors – most of whom
are blind – come together in the quaint quarters of Dongshankou to carry on the musical
legacy.
Strolling down from the metro station
towards the stately brick mansions of old
Dongshan, one can hear the music trilling
lightly on the wind. A plastic bucket is placed
on a stool before the band, where passersby
offer up occasional alms.
“Cantonese folk music will die with
our generation,” bemoans Zhu Zhang’e, the
spokesperson for the crew.
Zhu, who has been visually impaired
since age 13, founded the band together with
her husband back in 1993.
1 4 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
“We are good friends who share a common interest,” she explains. “We do this to
entertain ourselves and make a little extra
money, because we receive little support
from the government.”
Zhu, who has a son and daughter to care
for, is allotted RMB500 per year from public
funds.
On the day we visit, a younger, enthusiastic musician sits among the band, cooperating surprisingly well with the more senior
members. According to Zhu, the boy’s
grandmother and aunt, who plays professionally, introduced him to Cantonese songs
early on.
“His brain was injured by a serious fever
years ago,” Zhu continues. “But these melodies remain etched in his mind.”
Zhu goes on to tell us most of the members in the band were born blind and learned
how to sing and play Cantonese folk music in
special education classes.
As the sun approaches its zenith, we find
a seat nearby, listening to the group take
turns singing. A passing woman spots the
band and drops a 10-kuai bill into the bucket, smiling shyly when the boy spouts out a
loud ‘thank you’ in his native tongue.
Zhu says she and her friends used to
play in multiple locations, such as Donghu
Park and Haizhu Square. But as members
passed away, Zhu, a resident of old Dongshan
District (now part of Yuexiu), and her band
mates decided to perform close by, making
Dongshankou their only stage.
Every Saturday morning around 9am,
the spirited group assembles to play for
three hours, breaking for lunch around
noon. After a leisurely meal, they reconvene
and jam for another two hours before calling it a day.
The afternoon unwinds with each passing song, and we notice a middle-aged couple
sitting beside a nearby tree, lost in a vivid
conversation on Canton’s greatest musicians.
A few paces away, scores of elderly onlookers
mull over a thrilling chess game.
Though Cantonese folk music may one
day fade completely from people’s lives, it
continues to bring joy to this special group,
drowning out the adversities of life to usher
in peace of mind.
THE DIRTY DETAILS
Monthly salary: RMB1,000 (depending on
the weather)
Days per week: 2
Hours per day: 5
> man on the street is a monthly feature where we talk to
someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into
the lives of normal chinese people.
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 1 5
LIFE & STYLE
style radar
TCM
I Want to Suck Your Blood
This month, I’ve chosen a slightly freak-show
topic for your reading pleasure: therapeutic
bloodletting in Chinese medicine. Warning! If
you are squeamish about blood, then maybe
you should look away.
The use of bleeding as a medical treatment
predates acupuncture, making it much older
than dirt. Back then medical thought was still
heavily influenced by superstition and belief in
evil spirits, so bloodletting was likely used to
treat disease by expelling evil spirits from the
body. Acupuncture, along with herbal medicine,
took over as the main medical intervention
about 2,200 years ago, and bleeding of patients
became less common. Despite its decline in
popularity, modern acupuncturists – myself included – still use some bleeding techniques.
In modern practice, bloodletting has two
therapeutic uses: it clears excess heat from the
blood and breaks up blood stagnation. Heat in
the blood can cause a wide variety of health
problems, but red skin rashes like eczema and
fever with sore throat are the main ones I have
found bleeding to be effective in treating.
Blood stagnation causes pain in a fixed
location that is sharp in nature and often accompanied by palpable lumps or bumps in the
tissue. Bleeding can help relieve the pressure
and reduce pain. Painful ‘knots’ in muscles fit
into this category as do some types of lower
back and joint pain and sprain injuries. I don’t
bleed all of these cases, but sometimes it is
warranted. In treating blood stagnation, I’ve
had good results from bleeding sprained ankles and severe lower back pain.
The mention of bloodletting often con-
Fitness
The Supplement Boost
You’ve probably heard that supplements can
be beneficial to working out – I use them myself and recommend them to my clients – but
with thousands of options out there, which
ones do you choose?
It’s important to remember supplementation is not a miracle fix; it is merely an assistant
to healthy living. The following three products
can be incorporated into your health regimen
of regular exercise and a clean, balanced diet.
1. Multivitamins
In today’s world, pollution – especially
here in China – is worse than ever; our jobs
are more stressful and produce (even organic) is of lower quality, as fruits and vegetables are grown in soils that aren’t as rich in
nutrients as they once were. A multivitamin
can act as a safety net to pick up the slack
when our bodies haven’t absorbed enough
micro- and macronutrients.
2. Fish Oil
Healthy fats are crucial to our bodies
1 6 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
and fish oil provides much-needed omega-3
fatty acids. Essential fats protect vital organs and help to maintain an adequate body
temperature. They also help with delivery
and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Oily
fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which
enhance the regulation of our food intake,
help control hunger and promote a healthy
body weight.
3. Protein Powder
Since protein can’t be stored in the
body like carbohydrates, it is optimal to
take in regular amounts throughout the day.
jures up gruesome, horror-film-type imagery.
The reality is actually quite clinical. In Chinese
medicine there are three methods. The first
is to use a lancet to prick the skin and then
squeeze to encourage five to 10 drops of
blood to come out. The second is to prick the
skin as above and then use cupping over the
puncture to draw out 10 to 50 milliliters of
blood by suction. The final method is to use a
syringe to draw blood directly from a vein. I
use methods one and two in my clinic.
When done properly, bleeding is neither
painful nor dangerous. The bleeding process
itself is only as uncomfortable as a skin prick,
and adding cupping can feel weird but is not
painful. The only common side effect from
bleeding is bruising, making it quite safe.
Bleeding is one of those treatments that I
was skeptical of during my training, but that
I have found to be useful in my practice. I do,
however, reserve it for a few specific conditions
that I have seen it work well for. This means
that I use bleeding on less than 1 percent of my
patients. For those people it often produces an
obvious improvement in their condition.
> Jon hanlon is a chinese medical practitioner, raised
in the us, trained in australia, now healing the sick in
Guangzhou. you can contact him for a booking on 185 0202
5594 or jon@guangzhouacupuncture.com
Consuming high-quality protein every time
you eat or between meals, however, is challenging. That’s where protein powders come
in.
Protein helps to ‘fire up’ the metabolism,
keeps you satiated, and preserves and repairs
lean body mass. Don’t be scared by the false
fact that protein makes you gain weight. This
is absolutely not true! There is a substantial
amount of evidence showing the benefits of
whey protein for exercise recovery, weight
management and immune function.
My go-to is whey protein, but casein,
hemp, rice, pea and egg white are all great
dietary sources.
I recommend keeping these three supplements on hand and making them part of
your daily intake. Be careful when buying
online; fakes are rampant and can creep into
your cupboard if you’re not diligent. Do your
research and as always, be very picky about
what you put in your body!
> Kara wutzke is a fitness trainer who offers boot camps and
individual classes in Guangzhou, as well as running the K2Fit
challenge, a 10-week guided fitness competition for those
who want to tone up or slim down. she can be contacted by
emailing k2fit.gz@gmail.com or through wechat id: KaraK2Fit
Daytripper
Fenghuang Shan Forest Park
Shenzhen is a city’s city. With its tall skyscrapers and the never-ending rush, late
dinners, working weekends and the pellmell pace at which the city is expanding,
many have accused it of being too urban. The
young metropolis has also been blamed for
lacking its own history or culture and, effectively, no meaningful place to visit when
your family flies in for a long weekend.
Well, it’s time for a rebuttal. China’s
Silicon Valley is proud to present Fenghuang
Shan, or Mount Phoenix – a breathtaking
scenic spot and the home of timeworn relics.
Though notorious for its brief resume as a
major urban center, Shenzhen’s natural landscape has, obviously, been around for millennia. Making one’s way up the grand staircases
of Fenghuang Shan, an ancient shrine creeps
into view. Known as Fengyan Temple, the rustic architectural feat dates back nearly 1,000
years to the early Yuan dynasty.
According to locals residing at the foot
of the mountain, visitors still journey to the
site to make wishes, as legend has it that
hundreds of years ago, Fenghuang Shan was
home to a majestic phoenix.
At the end of the Song dynasty, a man
named Wen Yinglin erected a tower on
the mountain after fleeing the fierce wars
between Han and Mongol China. Standing
hundreds of meters above sea level, Wen was
able to observe neighboring villages, which he
promised to protect from the throes of battle.
One day, Wen had a dream in which a
goddess came to him and told him to build a
temple on the mountain – a temple worthy
of a phoenix. And so he did. The sanctuary
was rebuilt in 1983 and is now a sight to behold, with a fair share of rumors and excited
whispers amassing at its base.
No phoenix sightings have yet been reported, but judging by the number of visitors
on the weekends, there are still
plenty who believe.
At 678 meters, Fenghuang
Shan won’t take you too much
time to conquer. Unlike most
peaks in China, ascending to the
summit is less about burning
calories and more about relishing picnics at sunset or wandering in forests of ancient legend.
Others venture to the
mountain to snap photos of
the interesting rock formations
adorning either side of the path.
Lions and lotuses are among
the sculpted stones that fill Instagram accounts after a sunny afternoon stroll.
Fenghuang Shan is not as easy to get to
as Nanshan Mountain and lacks the overall
prestige of Wutong. Yet there’s something almost mystical about the way its wild grasses
ripple effortlessly in the wind at daybreak,
like the mighty wings of a phoenix fluttering
in flight. ZY
How to get there
The mountain is quite far away from
the city center – past Shenzhen Bao’an
Airport. If you’re heading there by public
transportation, take bus 650, 782, M335
or B711. The total journey takes around
two hours.
> daytripper is a monthly column that aims to help people
get the most out of their prd experience by proposing fun
excursions that can be made in a single day to explore the
local culture and nature of the region.
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 1 7
LIFE & S T Y LE | Fe at ure
China’s Clean-Eating Industry
Is Big Business, but Is It Healthy?
BY marIanna cErInI
1 8 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
A
t 9am on a rainy Wednesday
in Shanghai, a delivery guy
carrying a small bag squeezes
past white-collar workers in a
crammed elevator of a Xintiandi office
building and emerges into the lobby of
a local ad agency. In the bag is a cleanse
set – six bottles of cold-pressed juices to
be sipped as food substitutes for a day.
They are for Guo Ling, a 24-year-old ad
executive who has been “really getting
into cleanses recently.”
“I do it with colleagues sometimes,
as it’s easier that way,” she says. “But we
like different combinations and so order
from different places. There are a lot of
options to choose from.”
She’s right: China’s first- and secondtier cities have seen juice-cleanse companies sprouting up at head-spinning rates
over the last few years. And it doesn’t
stop at cold-pressed kale and almond
milk with chia seeds. In Shanghai alone,
a quick online search shows hundreds
of ‘wellbeing’ ventures offering anything
from healthy meals delivered to your
door to juices, infusions, coconut water
and sugar-free cookies.
“It’s a booming industry, and it has
all happened in the span of three years,”
says Tian Tian Mayimin, co-founder and
CEO of V Cleanse, one of China’s first
cleanse companies. “We were among
the first to start delivering cold-pressed
juices. Now, it’s as competitive as the
American market, if not more.”
Ostentatiously ascetic good health
has been a major fashion trend in the
West for quite some time (in 2012,
market research firm Euromonitor
International dubbed the wellness sector “the next trillion-dollar industry”).
But China is following fast – and moving
ahead of the pack.
According to a survey published by
Boston Group Consulting in 2014, the
country is currently the world’s most
health-conscious market. Spending on
health and wellness has grown exponentially over the last decade, and is
expected to reach nearly USD70 billion a
year by 2020.
Juicing, detoxing and cleansing have
all entered Chinese society as expressions of healthy living; natural – and
quick – remedies for a virtuous life in a
china’s juice
industry is as
competitive as
the american
market, if not
more
country where food scandals and poor
safety standards are still too often the
norm. Organic food has undergone a
similar assimilation too. In Beijing and
Shanghai, a rising number of food ventures – from cafes like Hunter Gatherer in
Shanghai to fine dining restaurants like
Beijing’s Okra 1949 – have made ‘locally
sourced’ the core philosophy of their
businesses. Doing so taps into the notion
that the best way is the natural way – an
ideal shared by 57 percent of Chinese
consumers, according to market research
company Mintel.
But healthy eating (or drinking) has
also become a status symbol. It’s a nod
to celebrity culture – Angelababy does
it – but also a new mode of conspicuous
consumption, particularly among its
main fans: women born in the 80s and
90s. Shelling out thousands of kuai on
nicely packaged, hip-looking cleansing
sets says ‘I am sophisticated and care
about my image.’ It’s an aspirational
lifestyle that is ultimately tied to the
pursuit of slimness (though you don’t
even have to admit you’re trying to lose
weight).
“I love the way juicing makes me
feel,” says Guo Ling. “I’ve been doing it for
the last couple of months – on and off, of
course – and it’s just amazing. My skin is
better, I feel more energized. I’ve lost a
few pounds, which was on my to-do list
for 2016. Yes, I do get pangs of hunger
around dinner time, but I’ve been told it’s
only a matter of time before I get used
to it.”
Guo decided to jump on the cleansing
bandwagon after a period of poor health.
“I was sick and tired of being sick and
tired,” she laughs, “and I saw this post on
WeChat about cold-pressed juices and
their restorative effects. So I made an
order for a five-day cleanse. Now I am
hooked.”
For Ivy Tsui, a 27-year-old fitness
fanatic who I meet at a local gym, juicing
is a matter of convenience. “I am pretty
busy and often don’t have time to sit
down and eat a salad,” she says. “Juices
are the perfect substitute, and stop me
from eating crap food. They have all the
nutrients you need packed in one single
bottle. How good is that?” [Disclaimer:
cold-pressed juices do not have all the
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 1 9
LIFE & S T Y LE | Fe at ure
nutrients we need. Our bodies need
carbohydrates, protein and fat on top of
vitamins to function properly.]
At a networking event where everyone else is eating canapes and drinking champagne, I spot another woman
sipping a green concoction. She admits
that she is on a cleanse to shed some
weight.
“My mum never hesitates to tell me I
look a little chubby, and I got tired of it,”
she says. “I have done other diets in the
past, but this feels kind of healthier, and I
don’t feel as bad about eating some fatty
stuff at the weekend after I have been on
green juices for the entire week.”
Fleetingly, she casts a wishful look
at the canapes. “I have been ordering
the sets for the last 10 days. I eat a light
breakfast then drink them for lunch and
dinner... It’s not easy to attend a social
event, but I really want to drop a size.”
Mayimin says many Chinese people
– millennials above all – are taking their
health into their own hands. “They want
high-quality products to ‘cure’ their ailments and power them through their day,
while feeling good about it. Juice cleanses
cover all of that.”
Love it or loathe it, it looks like the
market agrees with her. Since launching
in 2013, V Cleanse went from catering
to expats to a clientele that’s 90 percent
Chinese. The range has also expanded
to include warm cleanses – hot infusions and soups specifically designed for
Chinese customers’ preference for warm
drinks. And in an effort to spread awareness about healthy eating, it started
holding lifestyle and food workshops
that “are always incredibly popular,”
Mayimin says.
But better health isn’t the only side
of this lifestyle trend. While the modern-
2 0 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
Being
obsessive
about healthy
eating isn’t
actually all
that healthy
day concoctions promise greater energy,
balanced nutrition, glowing skin, a clearer mind and a detoxified gut (and with
names like ‘Fuel,’ ‘Clean,’ ‘Recharge’ and
‘Renovation,’ why wouldn’t you believe
them?), not all of these claims can be
scientifically linked to juicing – although
nutritionists do not deny that fresh juice
can help deliver the vegetables and fruits
that many of us seem unable to find time
to eat.
One thing that will almost certainly
happen to juicers is that they will lose
weight (even if many deny that this
is their motivation). And that’s what
attracts a lot of women – Chinese or
not. With an extremely low number of
calories and trumped-up health benefits, cleanses unlock the possibility of
a better life through a ‘better’ body – an
idea that veers dangerously close to a
fixation on thinness that affects so many
women.
It’s not only busy professionals who
are lured by these quick fixes for slenderness. Totox is a company selling detoxifying sets of herbal teas that come in
bright pink envelopes and plastic bottles
reading ‘Better than Botox’ (the company’s tagline). The company claims that
its infusions help people lose weight,
burn fat and reduce their appetite,
among other benefits. A visit to its website shows images of flat stomachs, girls
on treadmills and Photoshop-enhanced
bikini bodies.
And who are Totox’s target customers? “Sixteen-year-olds and up,” according to co-founder Wu Jueling, who
launched last year with Angelababy as an
investor. It already has a customer base
of 2 million users, mainly in Shanghai,
Beijing and Guangzhou. “Young girls love
the concept,” says Wu.
In our image-obsessed era, it is a disturbing strategy. Perhaps more so in a country like China, where
memes like the ‘A4 Waist’ (calling for women to pose
with A4 pieces of paper to demonstrate how thin they
are) and the ’iPhone 6 Knees’ (which sees women cover their knees with their phones to prove how skinny
their legs are) have gone viral online.
“Eating disorders are on the rise in China,” says
psychology counsellor at East China Normal University,
Wang Yujing. “So it’s important to address trends focused on the perception of the body with care.”
There is no denying that what and how we eat is
important. And the rise of healthy-living options like
cleansing is proof that middle-class Chinese consumers are increasingly aware of that. But the promise of
thinness that comes along with juicing, and the misconception that it can be a permanent replacement for
solid food, are worrisome.
“The market certainly still has a lot to learn when
it comes to clean eating,” says V Cleanse’s Mayimin.
“Juicing isn’t a way of dieting, but rather a way to complement and support a wholesome lifestyle. After all,
being obsessive about healthy eating isn’t actually all
that healthy.”
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 2 1
LIFE & S T Y LE | Fashion
Fedoras, Stripes
and Capri Pants
w o r d s by m a r i a n n a c e r i n i
It’s almost summer, y’all, which means outdoor boozing,
weekend picnics, al fresco dining and bike-riding (but mostly
boozing, let's be real). When you’re not working or pretending to, that is. Yay! Want to dress up to chill out? We’ve got
you sorted. Forget flimsy flip-flops and oh-so-2013 tropical
shirts. Here’s how to show real swag with a beer in one hand
and a Campari spritz in the other.
04
01
05
For hIm
01 Super
rmB1650
shop.projectaegis.com
02
02 asos
rmB65.22
www.asos.com
03 Teva originals
rmB380.43
www.asos.com
03
04 h&m
rmB99
www.hm.com
05 Zara men
rmB199
www.zara.cn
06 h&m
rmB149
www.hm.com
2 2 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
06
For hEr
10
07
07
Brixton
rmB652.16
www.asos.com
08
Zara
rmB399
www.zara.cn
09
h&m
rmB49
www.hm.com
10
Topshop
rmB221
www.topshop.com
11
Zara
rmB239
www.zara.cn
12
Pull&Bear
rmB199
www.pullandbear.com
08
09
11
12
08
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 2 3
L ife & style | t r a v e l
Secrets of Saigon
Traveling in a Land of Hospitality
By Zach Cook
I
t’s hard to believe that just 40 years
ago the most comprehensive bombing campaign in world history concluded in what is now an idyllic and
all-around charming country.
After failing in its attempt to prevent
the spread of communism in Vietnam,
the United States withdrew from Saigon
(since renamed Ho Chi Minh City), but
not before devastating the region.
Yet miraculously, after the US withdrawal, Vietnam did not become a communist dystopia, nor did any “dominos
fall,” spreading communism throughout
Asia, as so many Cold Warriors of the day
had predicted.
On the contrary, today the country
is one of the finest places to visit. Ho
Chi Minh itself is an excellent city to frequent or even live in for those seeking a
well-rounded environment that has both
opportunities and an excellent quality
of life.
There are numerous sites and affordable accommodations for travelers, while
expats can pursue exciting prospects in
the financial capital of a country growing
in both economic and geopolitical significance in the Asia Pacific. That’s not to
mention the delectable yet cheap food or
the warm yet vivacious people, which of
course everyone can appreciate.
2 4 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
This is perhaps what’s most impressive about the city
– it is chock-full of characters. The people I encountered had very unique and animated personalities and
opinions. They weren’t at all predictable
A combination of cucumber, daikon, carrot
pickles, spicy chilies and cilantro sprigs gives
it the perfect texture – another hallmark of
Vietnamese cuisine.
To top it all off, as a leading coffee exporter, Vietnam is home to some of the finest
java. The specialty is a rich iced coffee with
condensed milk, the taste of which can ignite
pleasure sensors throughout the body – it’s
that good.
If the local food and delectable brews
impress, however, it’s the gracious, jovial
people who serve them that make the trip
extraordinary.
Be it a meal or massage, a tremendous
amount of care and technique goes into
the meticulous craft of attending to others.
Exemplary service aside, there is simply an
ineffable warmth about the Vietnamese people that makes visits so very pleasant.
Sites
Food
Vietnamese cuisine is famously fresh.
As in Thailand, even the cheapest food stalls
can provide taste explosions using fastidious
combinations of spices, all while maintaining a healthy freshness free of excess oil and
MSG.
Though many dishes contain seafood
(most notably fish sauce), vegetarians can
easily manage by simply saying chay to the
server, which means vegetarian.
Vietnam may be known for light bites
like spring rolls, but there is arguably no better place in Southeast Asia for meat either.
Walking the streets of Ho Chi Minh, one can
find big juicy pork chops grilled on the side
of the road with a host of rice and vegetables
for only USD3. This is perhaps the best deal
one can find anywhere… period.
What makes Vietnamese truly special
is its fusion with French. The incorporation
of the baguette into the local diet, for example, is one of the more positive vestiges of
European colonialism.
Any Westerner looking for a taste of
home while still getting an Asian experience should go for the banh mi dac biet, a
mouth-watering sandwich that appears
French on the outside but is all Vietnamese
on the inside. The roll cradles myriad meats,
like grilled pork, roast chicken and sausage.
It’s remarkable that locals are so genial,
especially toward Americans, considering
the recent past. Even beyond Ho Chi Minh, in
places far up in the hills like Da Lat (where
considerable fighting took place), people are
no less affable. To appreciate the extent of
this magnanimity in context, plan an afternoon to tour the War Remnants Museum.
While many will have heard various
statistics regarding the conflict or seen the
occasional macabre photo before visiting, it
can still be difficult to fathom the gravity of it
all once inside.
The bombardment of images of napalm
victims and stories of massacres is enough
to make the spine tingle; but perhaps most
chilling is the Agent Orange room. There, a
painted chamber is dedicated to the many
victims of physical deformities due to exposure to the chemical poison that was sprayed
over 10 percent of South Vietnam.
Apart from the glaring reminders of war
crimes, there is also plenty of military hardware on display for the weapons enthusiast.
But the real history aficionados should visit
the Cu Chi tunnels. This crowning achievement in guerrilla warfare helped an army of
peasants fend off the most powerful military
machine in the world. The Viet Cong used
the enormous labyrinth for combat, supply
and communication lines, food and weapons
caches, and even living quarters.
Visitors are allowed to meander through
a tunnel that has been refurbished to accommodate heftier Western bodies, but even this
enlarged version is taxing on the legs and
will leave you sore. There are also displays
of innovative traps, which, unlike the tunnel,
are probably not worth a test.
Thankfully, those darker times lie in the
past. During my stay in Vietnam, I only encountered one instance of anti-Americanism,
and not because of ingrained resentment. A
lugubrious cab driver expressed to me his
contempt for those hailing from the US, so
I apologized and asked if it was because of
the war.
“No. It’s because a rich 60-year-old
American stole my girlfriend, just like they
always do!” he exclaimed.
Ho Chi Minh is chock-full of characters
like my cabbie. The people have very unique
and animated personalities and opinions;
they aren’t at all predictable, which is refreshing.
For this same reason, the city is terrific
for nightlife. It’s almost always happy hour
on Bui Vien Street, and you can find everything you need there.
Yet perhaps the most enjoyable excursion is a simple walk around the city, beyond
the bustling tourist area surrounding Bui
Vien. Crossing the street with a constant
fleet of scooters coming at you can be unnerving at first, but just keep moving slowly
and they’ll go around – just as they swarm
around a bus, like a school of fish around a
whale, when it comes barreling down a road
using only the horn, not brakes.
Regardless of where your wanderlust
takes you in Vietnam, you’re sure to come
across ubiquitous French colonial architecture, exotic trees, delicious food and hospitable people all along the way.
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 2 5
arTS
co LLag E
cominG to a theater near you
captain america: civil War
what’s new
Often referred to as Shanghai’s son of techno, MHP finally releases
his first album available in China. Folding Traces is full of futuristic
flourishes, mixing warm noirish characteristics and surprising
acoustic moments, including a guest performance from former
Gorillaz collaborator and guzheng master Wang Meng. A summer
national tour is being planned and the disc is available at site.douban.com/dforcerecords.
On their seventh disc, Los Angeles transplants Alpine Decline have crafted
a love/hate letter to their adopted Beijing home. Life’s a Gasp replaces the
group’s previous obsession with disintegrating tape delay with modular
synthesis experiments. P.K. 14 frontman Yang Haisong joins the duo as
bassist, with an upcoming national tour planned. Available on May 1 at
downloads.maybemars.org.
may
6
There’s trouble in the Marvelverse when
a government act regulating superhuman
activity splits the Avengers into two camps.
Leading the force of opposition is Captain
America (Chris Evans), while Iron Man
(Robert Downey Jr.) spearheads the faction
in support. As superheroes like Black Widow
(Scarlett Johansson), War Machine (Don
Cheadle), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ant
Man (Paul Rudd) and others choose sides,
the mysterious Baron Zemo (Daniel Bruhl)
rises to threaten the world. With so much
star power (Oscar winners Morgan Freeman
and Gwyneth Paltrow will also appear) and
so many possibilities for fights between the
good guys, Captain America promises to be a
cinematic spectacle.
From its visual look to its subject matter, Mr. Robot is unlike any
other show today. Arguably the best American TV show of 2015, it
follows Rami Malek as a troubled hacker out to take down a giant
corporation. Originally conceived as a movie, the Sam Esmail creation has won wide praise for its unpredictable twists. Streamable at
tv.youku.com.
hao Bu hao
hao
criminal
Chen Wenxuan is the latest Chinese
author to capture an international
prize. The popular children’s literature writer won the coveted
Hans Christian Andersen Award
for his acclaimed book, Bronze and
Sunflower. Set during the Cultural
Revolution, it tells the story of a shy
village boy and a city girl who live
through harsh times by relying on
each other.
apr
15
When a shadowy international conspiracy
threatens the world, the CIA drastically turns
to a convict on death row to help save the
day. Kevin Costner stars as the ex-con who is
implanted with the memories of a dead CIA
agent who was on the case. In just three days,
Costner must unravel the plot while showing
off his newly acquired super spy skills. And
with bad guys lurking around every corner, he
must accomplish the mission without being
lured into their trap. The star-studded cast
also includes Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman
and Ryan Reynolds.
2 6 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
Bu hao
Despite scoring a coveted same-day
international release, Batman v
Superman: The Dawn of Justice was unable to
revive its flagging fortunes in China. While the
film debuted strongly, earning USD55.6 million
on its opening weekend, it has struggled to
top the USD100 million mark. The blockbuster
is also outstripped by the mainland haul of
Zootopia (USD233.37) and Avengers: Age of
Ultron (USD240.1 million).
three to see
extraordinary love and
romance by shen Zhoulai art
exhibition
> daily mar 25-Jun 13, 11am-10pm; free entry. inout,
B109-110, sea world, nanshan district, shenzhen
深圳市南山区海上世界广场 B109-110里外 (07558221 1288)
Boundless material
Face of God – the rare masks of central africa
> tue-sun until Jul 24, 9am-5pm; rmB15. 3/F, Guangdong museum, 2 Zhujiang dong lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号广东
省博物馆3楼 (020-3804 6886)
> tue-sun until may 16, 10am10pm; free entry. Kui yuan Gallery,
9 Xuguyuan lu, yuexiu district,
Guangzhou 广州市越秀区恤孤院路9
号 逵园艺术馆 (020-8765 9746)
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 2 7
a r T S | Fe at ure
Shenzhen’s
Quest for
Artistic
Identity
BY BronWEn ShELWELL
I
n 2008 Shenzhen was named a
world City of Design by UNESCO. It
has since gone on to promote itself
as the epicenter of maker culture
within China.
Though previously known as a
migrant city focused on factories and
finance, Shenzhen’s local government is
working hard to change that perspective
by promoting collaborative exchanges
with international arts centers in the region. But is it working?
Since Deng Xiaoping christened the
city as the first special economic zone in
1980, it has grown and expanded into
a first class modern mega-city. And as
one of a new breed of adolescent cities
in China, it is reinventing and rebuilding
itself at an incredible rate.
2 8 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
The young nature of Shenzhen poses
an interesting conundrum: on the one
hand, the city is new and open to creating
a voice for itself, but on the other hand it
can only do so within designated artistic
areas, lofts and ‘hubs’ as allocated by the
urban planning committee.
In the scramble to quickly fill this
cultural void, most of the art exhibitions
in Shenzhen are international and well
respected, but have no connection to the
people or city itself.
The main arts district in Shenzhen is
centered on the OCAT Arts Terminal – a
collection of renovated factories nestled
between the He Xiangning Art Museum
and the OCT Art and Design Gallery.
Here was applied the tried and tested
contemporary model of transforming
abandoned factories into chic urban
centers, peppered with brand name boutiques and coffee shops.
The spaces for art exhibitions are
vast and impressive, but only host internationally acclaimed headliner artists. A
few designer stores organize a market for
local artists on the first Saturday of each
month, but that’s the extent of support to
cultivate the local art scene in Shenzhen.
“If artists need space for an exhibition, they have to contact the owners
[of OCT] themselves,” explains Monka Jiang, who
displays her artwork regularly at the market and
cafes. “As far as I know, though, most of them don’t
have a chance.”
Part of the problem stems from the OCT property magnates, who prefer to bring in high-end
art exhibitions to add necessary value to the surrounding apartments.
Official OCT Art exhibitions, therefore, although varied and well executed, tend to lack any
relation to Shenzhen or its artists.
He Xiangning Art Museum, for its part, does
host an annual Cross-Straits exhibition between
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao and the mainland. And
while these shows are reserved for renowned,
established artists, they do create an important
dialogue between cities, providing insight into the
changes artists are seeing in different regions.
Similar trends permeate the artistic oases that
have sprung up around the Shekou area, owned by
the China Merchants property group, which plans
to open one of the largest art spaces in Shenzhen –
the Shekou Design Museum.
Dutch director Ole Bouman will head the project, which is still under construction, in collaboration with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
Their hope is to archive and document Shenzhen’s
artistic evolution and design history, paying homage to the identity of the city itself.
When it comes to fostering a local art scene,
however, bigger may not always be better. Some of
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 2 9
a r ts | f e a t u r e
the smaller privately owned and run
art project spaces
in Shenzhen succeed by engaging
with the public,
documenting their
experiences in this
ever-changing city.
According to
Kenna Xu, director of e Museum of
Contemporary Art,
Shenzhen does not have the
same artistic depth and talent as
other large cities in China, such as Beijing and
Shanghai.
“Traveling between the major Chinese
cities and internationally, I felt that Shenzhen
lacked privately owned, not-for-profit art
spaces and truly engaging art events and
workshops,” she says.
“I met a few like-minded individuals and
we decided to start this museum to display
collections, support contemporary artists,
and educate those that are interested in
learning more about contemporary art in
China, and internationally.”
The museum opened last year and is
working on starting up a young collectors
group in Shenzhen to build up a culture of
appreciating, understanding and supporting
the arts.
On the other end of this spectrum is
Handshake 302, one of the more interesting
art projects in the city, based out of a small
apartment in Baishizhou.
Although the space is snug, it has hosted
numerous residencies and is fully privately
funded. The organization reaches out to
the local Shenzhen community and public
schools with the focus on documenting the
lifestyle and experiences of residents in urban villages, and how this effects social and
community development.
Handshake 302 – founded and run
by a core group of collaborators, including American Mary Ann O'Donnell of
Shenzhennoted.com, who has been documenting urban change in Shenzhen for over
10 years – has played a pivotal role in finding
ways for artists and youth to express the realities of living in such a rapidly expanding city.
“Successful art takes an entire community to create; one or two people is not enough.”
says O’Donnell.
“What’s more, [art] circles and audiences
have to be different from each other. Young
people need to see a diversity of genres and
styles and failures and successes.”
In an attempt to make art more accessible
to the greater public, some organizations in
Shenzhen walk the line between government
-funded, property-owned and public art.
The Shenzhen Public Art Center, for
example, is involved with the Hong Kong/
Shenzhen architectural biennale in Shekou
3 0 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
and is seeking ways to
spread new art and design
ideas throughout the
metro system.
They have also
created an annual
public sculpture exhibition in Futian, where
attendees are encouraged to interact with
the sculptures, vote on
which pieces they would
like to see displayed permanently, and document how art
can interact with and improve the
lives of residents.
The New Who Art Village is also privately
owned and is a massive project aimed at renovating a small Hakka village on the outskirts
of Shenzhen into an artist’s neighborhood,
complete with a small gallery at the entrance
to the village, which hosts around six to eight
exhibitions a year.
Artist and curator Ting Wang says it’s
undeniable that well-known artists will
bring more attention and influence to the
city. However, good art ecology should allow
coexistence.
“Luckily for us, we can make the space we
need for ourselves,” says Wang.
The art village is located past the end
of the Longhua Metro Line and is difficult to
access – a problem she acknowledges – but
adds there is no space allocated for artists in
the city itself, so they have to develop on the
fringes of Shenzhen.
One of the reasons Shenzhen may still be
struggling to find its own artistic identity is
that many residents come from other regions
and still don’t regard the city as home.
But as more people consider Shenzhen as
a place to settle down, new permanent residents are creating a fresh city culture. The art
scene is not far behind, but there is still a need
for artist-run, nonprofit art platforms and
spaces for local, emerging artists to explore
these new concepts and challenges.
“Not even 10 years ago, the metro was
highly undeveloped; people were isolated
to specific areas and most had no interest in
art in Shenzhen,” says local art journalist Cao
Zhen.
“But I have seen an upsurge in events, lectures and seminars, with more access to the
public than ever before.”
As a ‘curated city,’ there is not a lot of
freedom in starting up art platforms outside
of the demarcated ‘art areas,’ but with the
influence of projects such as Handshake 302
and big plans from major international stakeholders, hopefully we will see more of such
startups in the future.
OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (OCAT)
Renovated factory building showcasing local and international exhibitions.
> Bldg. F2, enping rd, overseas chinese town, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市
南山区华侨城恩平街F2栋oct当代艺术中心 (0755-2691 5007)
Shenzhen Art Museum
Traditional exhibitions of Chinese art and artifacts.
> 32 aiguo lu, donghu yi Jie, luohu district, shenzhen 深圳市罗湖区东湖一街爱
国路32号 (0755-2542 6069)
OCT Art Gallery
Contemporary Chinese and international art exhibitions.
> 9009 shennan dadao, overseas chinese town, nanshan district, shenzhen 深
圳市南山区华侨城深南大道9009号 (0755-3399 3111/3399 3222, oct-and.com)
He Xiangning Art Museum
Collaborates with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao on artistic exchanges.
> overseas chinese town, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城
(0755-2660 4540/2691 8118, hxnart.com)
Handshake 302
An efficiency apartment and art
space dedicated to exploring
Baishizhou through residencies, exhibitions and public discussions.
> rm 302, Bldg 49, shangbaishi, Baishizhou,
nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区白石洲上
百石村49栋302房
e Museum of Contemporary Art
A non-profit art museum showcasing contemporary works of art.
> art First Floor, creative Free trade Zone Building, Binlang dao,
Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区槟榔道创意保税园一层
e当代美术馆 (0755-8277 7907)
Shenzhen Community Art Center
Collaborated with the architecture biennale and hosts the
annual sculpture park exhibitions.
> 95 yan'an lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区延安路95号
F518 Idea Land
Renovated factory spaces redeveloped for design and technology centers.
> F518 idea land, Baoyuan lu, Bao’an district, shenzhen 深圳市宝安区宝源路
(0755-2951 8518)
Shenzhen Museum
Close to the Science Museum and Lichi
Park; documents the development of
Shenzhen and other Chinese classics.
> 6 tongxin lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区
同心路6号(0755-8201 3036, www.shenzhenmuseum.
com.cn)
Guan Shanyue Art Gallery
Documents and exhibits traditional Chinese art and artifacts,
with occasional contemporary group exhibitions.
> 6026 hongli lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区红荔路6026号 (8306
3086)
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 3 1
a r ts | F e a t u r e
Since its inception, the Festival Croisements has been the heart of French presence in China – a spectacular fete of
creativity and cultural exchange. Now celebrating its 11th year on the mainland, the two-month series returns this
spring with an emphasis on Franco-Chinese artistic collaborations in the visual arts, film, music, dance and literature.
Below, we’ve selected the highlights of this year’s festival that will tour within the PRD.
A Blossoming Exchange
The 11th Festival Croisements Returns this Spring
BY Jocelyn Richards
Thierry Maillard Concert
Rémi Panossian Concert
A real maestro of jazz, Maillard studied piano and accordion at the Ecole Normale de
Musique de Paris before moving to New York
City at age 17 to compose his own works.
This May, Maillard returns for a reunion tour
with long-time partner Dominique Di Piazza
on the bass and Yoann Schmidt of Blues &
Beyond Quartet on the drums.
At the early age of 10, Panossian attended
his first Michel Petrucciani concert and
became hooked on jazz, later dedicating his
entire career to the musical genre. Now with
four records under his belt, this young pianist has paired his passion with experience,
giving way to a distinct composure on stage
that radiates energy and confidence.
> wed may 4, 8.30pm; rmB80. y:union, 8/F, happy valley mall, 36
machang lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广
州市天河区珠江新城马场路36号太阳新天地购物中心8F818乐府
livehouse (020-3659 7623); thu may 5, 8.30pm; rmB80. B10 live,
Bldg. c2, north district, oct loft, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳
市南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋B10现场 (0755-8633 7602)
Music Day 2016
Festival
Coinciding with Fete de
la Musique, this one-day
music festival in Shunde
will feature a number of
artists, including up-andcoming band Last Train and
Nach (French singer Anna
Chedid). Admired for her
chanson, or lyric-driven
compositions, Nach charms
with a smooth, sensual
style and vibrant character.
> sat-sun June 18-19, 3.30-10.30pm;
free entry. shunfengshan park, shunde
district, Foshan 佛山市顺德区顺峰山公
园 (www.faguowenhua.com)
3 2 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
> Fri may 20, 8pm. shenzhen Grand theatre, 5018, shennan dong
lu, luohu district, shenzhen 深圳市罗湖区深南东路5018号深圳大
剧院 (0755-2590 6000)
The Girl, the Devil and the
Windmill Musical
In this thrilling production, Olivier Ply finds
inspiration from the folk tales of Jacob and
Wilhelm Grimm. The musical tells the story
of a father who accidently sacrifices his
daughter when making a deal with the devil,
and explores questions of death, love, memory and the fragility of family bonds.
> Fri-sat may 20-21, 8pm/3pm; rmB80-280. experimental theatre,
Guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广
州大剧院实验剧场 (020-3839 2888)
Father and Son
Exhibition
As one of the most anticipated
events in the festival, Father and
Son is a photography exhibition
by Grégoire Korganow that captures close, skin-to-skin contact
of fathers and sons around the
world, questioning the bond
that links them. Gazing at the
photos, viewers may rediscover
the true meaning of the relationship.
> all week may 8-31, 10am-6pm; free entry.
Zinitang loft, 7 Zini Xi’an lu, shawanzhen,
panyu district, Guangzhou 广州市番禺区沙湾
镇紫坭西安路7号紫泥堂创意园艺术空间 (159
1580 1147, www.faguowenhua.com)
Benoît Peeters Reading
Wifredo Lam Exhibition
In addition to a firm and thin stroke, drawing
comic books requires inspiration and reflection. This year’s festival invites revered comic writer, novelist and critic Benoît Peeters to
visit the Library Borges in Guangzhou, where
he will share his works and engage with the
audience.
A Cuban painter that fused Western modernism with African and Caribbean symbols, Lam was a frequent face within the
avant-garde movements of his time. Over a
hundred etched works will be presented in
this unique exhibition, which typifies Lam’s
sensitive, free and fluid artistic style.
> wed June 15, 7.30pm; free entry. Guangzhou la librairie Borges,
3/F, 7 changxing Jie, Beijing lu, yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市
越秀区北京路长兴街7号博尔赫斯书店 (020-8910 0086)
> tue-sun June 28-aug 7, 9am-5pm; free entry. Guangdong
museum of art, 38 yanyu lu, ersha island, yuexiu district,
Guangzhou 广州市越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号广东美术馆 (0208735 1468)
13th Panorama of French
Cinema Film Series
Co-organized by UniFrance and the French
Embassy in China, the 13th Panorama film
series will feature the best of contemporary French cinema, including Deniz Gamze
Ergüven’s masterpiece Mustang, which won
four César awards this year.
> June. shenzhen Broadway cinema, 2/F, coco park, Fuhua san
lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区福华三路coco park购
物公园二楼百老汇影城 (0755-8881 1333)
a r ts | m u s i c
The Swingle Singers
Adding to a Grammy-Filled Legacy
BY Andrew Chin
L
egacy is a gift and a curse. With
a Grammy-filled career that’s
stretched five decades, the Swingle
Singers have a massive one.
However, during a memorial concert last
year to commemorate the group’s founder
Ward Swingle, Edward Randell received the
seal of approval from past group members.
“There were around 40 Swingle Singers
past and present that sang together,” he recalls.
“During the event, I had the feeling that the
past singers are just really touched that the
group is still going and making great music.”
Formed in 1962 by Swingle and other
session singers that performed background
vocals on recordings for Edith Piaf, the group
found accidental success with their debut
Jazz Sébastien Bach.
Recorded as a present for family and
friends, the album collected two Grammys
in 1963 and paved the road for an awardwinning career that has endured despite
numerous lineup changes.
While Bach remains a crowd-pleasing
part of the Swingle Singers’ live repertoire,
Randell says the biggest tribute the current iteration of the group can give to the
Swingles’ iconic past is to continue evolving
in the future.
“What the original Swingle Singers did
3 4 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
What the original
Swingle Singers did
was fresh, innovative
and like nothing
people had heard
before. That creative
spirit is the most
important thing for us
to preserve
was fresh, innovative and like nothing people
had heard before,” he says. “That creative
spirit is the most important thing for us to
preserve. As much as we love singing the
group’s early repertoire we’re always trying
to move things forward and surprise audiences too.”
Randell notes their rendition of
Piazzolla’s ‘Libertango’ and Mumford & Sons’
‘After the Storm’ have been current live staples, but adds “the biggest thing is writing
new music.”
“We’re particularly focused on original
songs, which bring a different energy to the
show as they give us a very personal relationship to what we’re singing.”
Last year marked a new chapter for the
group with the release of two albums: Yule
Songs Vol. II and the ambitious Deep End.
“We’re really happy with how fans have
responded to both albums,” Randell beams.
“Deep End in particular took a long time to
make and doesn’t sound like anything else
we’ve done, so it’s great to see people connecting with it."
He gleefully says the group has “lots of
potential projects in the pipeline,” excitedly
discussing an idea of folk music from around
the world “which gives us the chance to
bring together an incredible wealth of musical styles and traditions.”
While the group previously performed
in Beijing in 2001, this will be the debut
mainland performance for its current lineup.
Randell promises a diverse show of past and
present classics, noting, “we just go where
our own interests and tastes lead. Ultimately,
it is honesty and authenticity that audiences
respond to.”
> Fri may 13, 8pm, rmB280-680. Xinghai concert hall, 33 Qingbo
lu, yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区晴波路33号, 星海
音乐厅 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)
We Came to Rock
Tomorrow Festival Shakes Up Shenzhen
BY Ziyi Yuan
T
his May, Shenzhen welcomes the
third annual Tomorrow Festival, an
alternative music fest packed with
leading international musicians in
experimental, rock, avant-garde, free jazz and
world.
Commencing on May 11, the five-day
event will feature live shows, exclusive
lectures and a documentary screening.
Feldermelder will kick things off on stage
with live psychedelic acts played on a wide
range of analog and controlled digital equipment. Later that day, Ovo, an edgy Italian band
that is one of the most active in the worldwide
noise rock scene, is set to rev things up with
rebellious jams and plenty of attitude.
Phew, the former Japanese punk legend,
will present her radical voice on May 12,
while a host of mainland performers, including Mamer and the band Wood Pushing
Melon, will showcase highlights from their
latest albums.
A series of lectures will round out the latter half of the festival, with Brian Turner leading a discussion about WFMU radio’s unique
independent history, philosophy and freeform
(as opposed to genre-specific) programming
on May 14.
Those curious about aesthetics or effects pedals should tag along for the second
talk, 'Revolutionary Aesthetics of Effects
Pedals – Nothing to Total Sonic Annihilation,'
which will feature unique insights from Oliver
Ackermann, the founder of Death By Audio.
In addition to the live shows and lectures, a
rare footage documentary will share the story
of Faust, a group at the forefront of a German
musical movement characterized by progressive, textured layers of sound fused into live
concerts using a manipulation of chainsaws,
cement mixers, solder irons and other industrial equipment. On May 14, Faust will make
a special appearance on stage to conclude the
weeklong festival with a bang (literally).
So grab those Coachella cut-offs and make
your way towards tomorrow – it’s going to be
five days of pure music mayhem.
> wed-sun may 11-15, B10 live, north side of Bldg. c2, north
district, oct loft, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区
华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋北侧B10现场 (8633 7602, www.
B10live.cn)
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 3 5
a r ts | STA G E
MY FAIR LADY
Lady Doolittle Steps Out on the Town
BY Zoey Zha
B
ased on George Bernard Shaw’s
Pygmalion, few musical adaptations
have been as hallowed as My Fair
Lady. Its 1956 debut on Broadway
featuring award-winning actors Rex Harrison
and Julie Andrews set a then-record for the
longest theatrical run in history. A 1964 film
adaptation starring Audrey Hepburn racked
up eight Oscars, including Best Film. Still a
stage favorite, a touring production of this
classic takes over the Guangzhou Opera House
from May 17 to 22.
The story follows young Cockney flower
girl Eliza Doolittle, whose life is transformed
by Henry Higgins – a professor of phonetics who makes a bet with his friend Colonel
Hugh Pickering that he can transform a common girl into an urbane lady within months.
Stepping into a role that Andrews and
Hepburn made famous is Californian Aurora
Florence. Arguably the youngest Eliza
Doolittle on stage, she accepted the role
fresh out of college. It’s impossible to avoid
the question: can she deliver?
“Something I love about Hepburn and
Andrews’ interpretations of Eliza is how
much spunk and passion they both brought.
I think it is one of the reasons audiences
around the world love Eliza so much,” she
says. “I strive to bring my own passion and
spunk to the character and use that to show
the incredible journey that Eliza goes on.”
Unlike her character, Florence is adept
with accents. However, the doll-eyed actress
shares traits with the iconic character.
“Eliza has a great sense of who she is and
the life that she wants to live, but it takes
her some time to discover exactly what that
is,” she notes. “I have had that same experi-
3 6 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
ence in my life over and over again. Knowing
where I want to go, but not totally sure how
to get there.”
By contrast, Chris Carsten plays the
well-educated but cynical and self-involved
professor. “He’s extremely good at what he
does, and with that comes the spoils of his
confidence,” the actor says of his character.
“His assumptions cause him to underes-
There is a range of
emotions explored
by these characters,
and romantic love
is a complicated
expression at best
timate Eliza in many ways. It’s her courage
that takes him to a new
classroom where men and
women are peers, learn
from each other and enjoy
each other’s company.”
While many consider
the ambiguous ending a
prelude to the character’s
budding romance, Carsten is
less convinced.
“In my opinion, there
is a range of emotions explored by these characters,
and romantic love is a complicated expression at best,”
he says. “The script has many evidences that
could be thought of as love, but it is complicated, as it is in life. In the end, much is left
to the imagination.”
One thing for certain is the inclusion of
the iconic film scene set at the Ascot Horse
Race, which featured Hepburn stepping
into the scene clad in a stunning dress and
elegant hat.
Florence raves about the dress, which is
“a replica of the dress Hepburn wore in the
film.” She describes her character’s wardrobe
in the play as "elegant, but at the same time
physically constricting. I think it’s an exterior
example of how Eliza is feeling at this point
in the development of her new skills.”
The Broadway revival, which won wide
acclaim during its tour from America to
Korea, will land in Guangzhou this month as
part of a six-city China tour.
> tue-sun may 17-22, 7.30pm (tues-sun) 2.30pm (sat-sun);
rmB80-980. opera hall, Guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi
lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河
区珠江新城珠江西路1号,广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
a r t | A r ts
The Infinite
Kinetic Sculpture as an Exploration of
the Universe
BY Tom Lee
“
Man is by nature a social animal.” So wrote Aristotle in his seminal philosophical text, Politics. The Ancient Greek thinker was theorizing how humans depend on normalized interaction to thrive. Compared to the time
when Aristotle lived, more than 2,000 years ago, today mankind is far more
connected. Technological advances have brought us to a place where communication with someone on the other side of the world can be achieved almost instantly.
Rather than being sequestered in individual nations, we can truly say that we live
in a global society.
“We are connected much more than years ago, but differently, because we
evolved,” says Maurizio Gavazzi, the experimental mixed media artist whose
exhibition, AOTI: Archive of the Infinite, is opening in Guangzhou this month. “My
art is always about evolving, transformation and technology, and the underlying
connections between people.”
Aristotle’s quote is important to Gavazzi – in fact, he describes it as one of
the most central, uniting concepts of his oeuvre – but just as important is the fact
that the way we socialize today is changing all the time.
In one of the pieces the Italian is bringing to Guangzhou’s Canton Place this
month, a cell phone has been inserted inside a fairly standard glass bottle – the
kind a stranded castaway would have used, once upon a time, to carry a scribbled SOS. The inference is clear: the quaint image of the message in the bottle is
alien to our modern life, something we will only encounter in the swashbuckling
adventures and romantic tales of yesteryear.
“Everything I create needs to come back to my principal vision about people
evolving. We are still evolving, and now we are evolving through technology,”
says Gavazzi, as he explains some of his core beliefs. Maybe in the future, he
muses, we will be half human, half robot.
In some ways, his art has already moved closer to such a
hybrid. Gavazzi has employed many forms of media in order to
find fresh meaning in objects, but his most recent projects have
revolved around striking moving sculptures that are controlled
by human whim. Using a remote control, the motion of the
parts can be manipulated. The idea is that the artwork is forever altering to reflect the viewer’s emotions and impulses.
From his studio in Bergamo, Italy, the former bank director
shows us, via his laptop camera, the materials he uses to mold
his kinetic art. Sheet metal, recycled bicycle chains, a motor engine and cans of paint are scattered about the wooden-beamed
space. Through the window, one can just glimpse hints at a
picturesque suburban locale. Within such a sanctuary, it’s no
wonder that Gavazzi is such a philosophical man.
The title of his Guangzhou exhibition draws on a poem by
one of Italy’s most famous poets, Giacomo Leopardi. In ‘The
Infinite,’ Leopardi writes that as he sits and gazes at “the horizon’s furthest reaches,” he becomes aware of “an endless space
still beyond” that frightens him with its depth. Yet it also thrills
him: “Into this immensity my thought sinks ever drowning, and
it is sweet to shipwreck in such a sea.”
“My artwork right now, the pieces I will bring [to
Guangzhou], the theme is the universe,” explains Gavazzi. “I
was thinking that if we take in all the things we can see in the
universe, we will realize that we are just a small little planet,
and we need to protect it – or we need to think of other planets
where we will need to go in the future. I want us to have these
images of the universe very clearly in our minds, to prepare us
for the future.”
There are many real-world concerns addressed in Gavazzi’s
work: the environmental impact mankind is having on the
planet; the enormity of the cosmos; evolving technology; human
interaction. In representing these concerns, he always seems to
be looking for ways to reinvent his aesthetic style, to find new
meaning in old objects. It’s no surprise that two of his greatest
artistic inspirations are Piero Manzoni and Marcel Duchamp.
Gavazzi has carefully planned his show in Guangzhou so
that it takes into account the exhibition area in Canton Place,
transforming it into an interactive organism. “I am trying to
recreate my thinking, my way to make art on that space, to
connect it to that space, using some of the chairs and tables
already in that space, but becoming my laboratory, like the one
I have in Italy.
“It will not be just walking and seeing one painting and
reading something and going to another one. I will create some
islands where there will be some lights, some instruments,
some special music, so you will go inside this space and you
will feel the connectivity.”
> aoti: archive of the infinite runs from may 21-28. the opening party takes place on
may 21 at 7pm, free entry. canton mansion, haifeng lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Guangzhou
广州市天河区珠江新城海风路广粤天地
w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 3 7
P
coVEr STorY
rior to embarking on this story to showcase the hippest
cribs in the PRD, we were
largely indifferent toward
the lure of flashy abodes.
Excessive, out of reach and synonymous
with weeklong binges of MTV reality
shows, they were nothing more than possessions of the 1 percent – the superfluous stuff of rappers or fuerdai.
38
CRIBS
A Look Inside
the PRD’s Most
Extravagant
Homes
BY JocELYn rIchardS
Yet with thousands of Guangdong
residents scurrying to acquire grassy
European estates or mansions in central
Vancouver every year, the question of
what, if any, luxury options exist here in
southern China seemed worthy of exploration.
So when a friend tipped us off about a
fancy resort in Huadu, about an hour’s
drive north from downtown Guangzhou,
we decided to scope it out.
Standing on the lush, lychee-scented
mountaintops of Dragon Lake residence,
it was clear we’d hit the jackpot. In South
China, where cities consume more of
the surrounding countryside each year,
a bedside view of the natural landscape
becomes, well, priceless.
At least that’s what the founders of
Dragon Lake were betting on when they
set the listing price of a 1,000-squaremeter mansion at RMB280 million (USD43
million).
“You’re not just paying for the house,
see, you’re buying the view, the lake, so
it’s actually worth much more than that,”
explains Han Lin, deputy general manager
of Backyard, a subsidiary of Golden Horse
Crib: a home, domicile or dwelling
(Urban Dictionary)
seven bedrooms are decked out in imported Italian leather furniture, plush
carpets and world-class electronics.
It’s a weekday around lunchtime, but
no other cars or people pass us on
the mountain, which is closed to nonresidents.
Huge walk-in closets – the size of
an average apartment bedroom in
Guangzhou or Shenzhen – ensure
ample room for shoe collections.
Bathrooms are disguised as 50-squaremeter suites with ceramic Jacuzzis and
mirrors trimmed in gold.
Purchased 20 years ago, the gorgeous
25,000-acre 4A tourist destination
and residential plot of Dragon Lake is
home to a PGA-competition 54-hole
golf resort, a European-inspired village (with its own functioning church),
three hotels and a cluster of American
villas – all of which border Yew Wah
International Education School.
Seven mansions comprise Peninsula
Villa, which overlooks a vast network
of glistening tributaries and uninhabited hills as far as the eye can see.
Han brings us to one of the more valuable properties, perched on the outermost tip of the cape. The yard measures roughly 2,100 square meters and
includes a private dock for boating
and, in case the lake isn’t entertaining
enough, an oversized infinity pool.
“Our motto here is to ‘restore the
beauty of the world,’” says Han,
proudly gesturing to the breathtaking
setting below. It strikes us that ‘restore’ in this case may mean ‘purchase
access to,’ but the slogan is probably
catchier as is.
The exterior of the home is stunning. Towering linden trees line the
circular driveway in front, yielding a
surprisingly authentic, lived-in feel for
a house built in 2013. Elegant beige
columns and an inlayed stone walkway
instill fresh curiosity in the three-story
edifice beyond.
Inside, a quick elevator ride brings us
to the second and third floors, where
Hong Kong designer Steve Leung
laid out the crisp interior, which is
clearly catered to the more ostentatious of well-to-do Chinese families.
The kitchen area alone is worth more
than RMB2 million, according to Pan
Weitang, a planning executive at the
resort. Divided into a Chinese and
Western side, the pantry is opulent but
snug, with regrettably less
usable space than the closets upstairs.
coVEr STorY
Nine Dragon Lake Holdings, as he leads
us up the winding drive of Peninsula
Villa.
our motto here
is to 'restore
A KTV parlor, full sauna,
workout room and dozens the beauty of
of crystal chandeliers round
out the home’s deluxe ad- the world'
ditions. Yet the dwelling
is modest by crib standards – USD40
million would buy a place 10 times
the size in most countries. Here in
Guangdong, though, this is as fancy as
it gets.
“We entered the market early as a
luxury brand,” recalls Han, describing
the foothold of Golden Horse in the
early 2000s. “When most places were
going for RMB3,000-4,000 per square
meter, we were selling for RMB10,000.
Plus you needed guanxi to have a shot
at buying.”
Exclusivity is the name of the game
when it comes to spending big on the
mainland. A lack of truly exquisite
properties means that connections,
not money, will ultimately determine
what one can buy.
39
MANSIONS OF
DONGSHAN
coVEr STorY
PhoToS BY cLaIrE ZhEng
02
40
Across the city in Dongshankou, exclusivity is reflected in the mere hundreds of
brick mansions that remain out of thousands built in the 1920s by returning
overseas Chinese.
01
Modeled after Western residences with
subtle elements of art deco, the houses
embody a historic charm that’s absent
among the freshly painted villas of Dragon
Lake.
“We’ve kept most of the home the same,”
says Frank Huang, the director of Fei Yuan
Gallery – an art center and cafe housed in
a private villa built in 1922.
“The floor tiles are all originals, except for
a few we’ve replaced. But the staircase,
windowpanes, doorways… they’ve been
here since the 20s.”
Named a national-level cultural relic in
2012, the house is now protected by the
government, which limits how much the
owner can alter structurally.
Inside, however, a host of stylistic touches
breathe new life into the vintage decor. On
the second floor, hand-carved ivory lights
dangle from lofty ceilings, illuminating
bouquets of lavender and pink carnations
accented by dark, mustard-colored walls.
A side balcony and spacious front patio
connect to overhanging rooms, letting
sunlight seep into the shadowed hallways. The patio furniture, Huang tells
us, was custom-designed by students at
the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to
incorporate patterns found in the original house. Each chair is adorned with an
emerald mosaic that matches the shape
of the floor tiles, while the chairs’ iron
lattice mirrors curvatures in the original
windowpanes.
From the second-floor patio, one can spot
another mansion just across the street,
sitting quaintly behind a wall of slim
bamboo. Worth roughly RMB200 million
(USD30 million), this one is even glitzier
inside – the place took more than two
years to decorate, we’re told, and the
owner is “not quite done yet.”
“In China, spending two years to renovate
is a long, long time,” says Robert Li, the
sales manager of the residence (now
called MXQ art space) as he invites us
inside. “It shows you how meticulous the
owner is.”
Zhang Leming, a real estate tycoon from
Chaoshan, purchased the house a few
years ago as a showroom for his vast collection of antiques and modern art.
halls with teppanyaki tables and a spacious chamber for steeping tea.
look more expensive than they are.
“That’s what I like about the owner,” Li
responds, sensing our surprise at the affordability of some impressive fixtures.
“With him, it’s not about the money, it’s
all about artistic balance. He likes the
idea of perfection.”
We start in the ‘modern’ side of the
residence and work our way towards
the ‘traditional’ side, comprised of a Zeninspired massage parlor, private banquet
“Zhang loves to fuse Chinese and
Japanese elements,” offers Alonso Liu,
the managing director. “He sees commonality in the two.”
And perhaps that’s the beauty of owning
a crib – having the power to mold one’s
private space into virtually any style
imaginable.
coVEr STorY
41
Glossy floors, two walls of windows and
transparent cabinets give one the feeling of
walking on air. A row of Andy Warhol-esque
butterfly paintings only adds to the sensation, their rainbow hues complementing a
case of polychrome Kon Yutaka coffee accessories across the room.
Here, the furniture was sourced from nearly
10 different countries; the transparent
cabinets, for example, were assembled in
Dongguan using imported acrylic glass from
the UK. Three mismatched titanium bar
stools, worth roughly RMB4,000 each, were
imported from Spain, while coffee tables inlayed with jade were designed in Shenzhen.
03
On the first floor, portraits of the previous
occupants, influential modern writer Eileen
Chang and poet/architect Ling Huiyi, hang
prominently – the only two decorations that
aren’t for sale.
Upstairs, a cherry sofa from Burberry greets
us at the end of a long, iridescent corridor.
Beside it sits a futuristic Genesy floor lamp
by the great Zaha Hadid (listed at roughly
RMB73,600 or USD11,365), head bowed in
honor of its designer.
Though pricey, those pieces are the exception. Most of the furnishings – including a
rare gilded door from the Ming dynasty –
04
01 Cabinet: imported acrylic glass; coffee accessories: Kon Yutaka
02 Patio furniture: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
03 Sofa: Burberry; lamp: Zaha Hadid for Artemide
04 Bar: Zhang's design; bar stools: imported from Spain
ZhanG
ZhouJie
danFul
yanG
huilinG
chenG
coVEr STorY
BEHIND THE DESIGN
The trend of custom-made decor is not only
prevalent among the mainland’s affluent.
People of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds are jumping onboard, tailoring everything from bedframes and wardrobes to kitchen
cabinets and sinks.
As housing prices skyrocket in Shenzhen and
more gradually in parts of Guangzhou, high
costs and tiny homes have pushed many to invest in custom-made interiors to maximize the
limited space they have.
42
Between 2010 and 2015, China’s interior
decoration and furnishing market grew at an
average of 6 percent annually, with 2 billion
square meters of built-up space decorated and
furnished each year, according to the China
Building Decoration Association.
Massive wholesale markets and factories are
a common sight along highways in Foshan,
Zhongshang and Dongguan, buoying the industry in Guangdong, which has long been China’s
top furniture export base.
Gu yeli
Yet while the province remains a hot spot for
manufacture, many local brands are increasingly squeezed between rising production costs,
mounting taxes and rampant imitators.
For Phinns Casa, a designer and antique furniture brand founded by Lorna Wong of Hong
Kong and her husband Anton Phinn in 1997,
the market is completely different than it was
20 years ago.
“Now we are a lot smaller than before. We
used to have a much bigger showroom,” Wong
recalls. “When we first started, everything was
much cheaper – rentals, salaries, you know, and
China’s taxes are really high.”
Greater expenses would be bearable if demand
for Phinns’ niche designs also grew, but the
market in China today is split between those
who lust after shiny Versace collections and
those who prefer cheap knockoffs. As a company committed to the real thing, i.e. authentic
antiques and original designs by Anton Phinn,
Phinns Casa finds it difficult to appeal to the
bulk of consumers.
“I think we all have a free choice in what we
want to do,” continues Wong, recalling a time
when Phinns’ showroom was copied down
to the last detail of how they arranged their
plants. “If people’s criteria is, I save as much as
possible, and as long as something looks more
or less similar that will do, then who am I to
criticize? But I don’t believe that in life, I believe
either you get the genuine thing or you don’t.”
Others in the industry share similar experiences. According to Logan Komorowski, creative director of lifestyle brand United Strangers,
most companies based in central and northern
China tend to come to Guangzhou to produce,
but don’t see the city as something they should
“follow.”
“The really frustrating thing about Guangzhou
is, it has more potential than most of the other
cities in China but the quality and service levels
you get for your money these days is just not
what it should be.”
Bentu
desiGn
Zhu
XiaoJie
shao
Fan
pinwu
Bentu
desiGn
A couple years ago, Komorowski established a
huge showroom for the brand in Redtory, where
he hoped to revamp the site and attract more
visitors to the still underdeveloped art district.
Unfortunately, a few months into the contract,
the management doubled the rent for all occupants, forcing the company to relocate to the
former French concession in Shanghai, where
prices are surprisingly much more reasonable.
Despite the challenges, however, Komorowski
remains optimistic, citing promising local brands
that are pursuing individualistic design in South
China.
“Bentu are a group of young designers that definitely have their finger on the pulse in terms of
united
stranGers
what’s happening in China and are doing products that the Chinese want,” he says.
With the slogan “what we want to present
are not only products, but also sincerity to
design,” Bentu reflects a broader attitude
among budding artists in China, who strive to
maintain a high level of quality and creativity in their products, decoupling themselves
from notorious profit-hungry, copycat industries.
All across China, emerging furniture designers
are persisting in the art, striving to bring original, innovative pieces to the world’s attention.
During Milan Design Week this past April, the
‘Fan’ series of chairs by Beijing designer Shao
Fan won stellar reviews from critics, who considered his work an interpretation of modern
Chinese life philosophy. The furniture, which
roughly resembles a fan, is infused with both
Western ebullience and attitudes of traditional
China.
shao
Fan
Other top contemporary designers like Zhang
Zhoujie, Xiao Tianyu, Hui Lingcheng and the
team at Pinwu are changing the way ‘made in
China’ furnishings are viewed throughout the
world. The industry is one of the few that has
managed to retain Chinese stylistic elements
while also reshaping them into a more current
depiction of mainland culture.
For the youth in China, who are finally coming
to grips with what it means to feel comfortable in one’s own skin, that’s a very welcome
trend.
“You can’t just buy your look and your feeling
and your way all the time, which has currently
happened for the last four to five years,”
concludes Komorowski. “It used to be, I have
money, come look at my Ferrari. But now,
there are a certain percentage of people that
are traveling more and they’re coming back
and individualizing themselves and also their
homes. That’s where our future is in China…
that has to be the way forward.”
coVEr STorY
United Strangers, established in 2009, was
born out of collaboration between talented
international designers (hence the ‘strangers’)
and focuses on creating sustainable lifestyle
pieces using recycled and reclaimed wood,
leather and canvas.
43
MAKER SPACE
MANIA
BY naTaLLIa SLImanI
coVEr STorY
TOBIA REPOSSI
& PARTNERS
44
As a design company, it’s pretty crucial to have your own place looking
snazzy. The spaces of makers are like
cribs away from home because, well,
they tend to be there a lot.
For Tobia Repossi & Partners, an
interior and product design company
that works for Asian brands with
Western standards and European and
American clients who have their R&D
base in China, design is everything.
The team, comprised of 20 people,
chose Shenzhen as the prime location for their office in order to be
close to production units, accelerators and start-ups. Supported by Sino
European Design Union, an organization that connects designers and
companies from all over the world to
the Chinese market, Repossi was able
to design an interior that reflects the
mission of the company.
“The result is a showroom for our designs and suppliers that changes according to the season with different
objects and colors,” explains Tobia
Repossi, founder of the brand.
“We strongly believe in informal
working spaces where we can feel
at home and we love to immerse our
clients in this cozy and stylish atmosphere. Our studio is an open space
that shows our attitude towards
what we do – it welcomes everybody
and there's always time to indulge
in a glass of Italian wine with our
customers.”
Headquartered in the center of Futian District in
Shenzhen, Emie Labs is right where you’d expect a
start-up to be. With the noble mission of connecting
local and foreign start-ups with office spaces and
offering marketing advice and access to investors,
Emie is committed to helping the little guys, and
that’s reflected in its laid-back, down-to-earth office
design.
Upon arrival, a freight elevator leads one up to
the third floor, where an office that could only be
described as a working geek’s paradise awaits.
From quirky inspirational quotes on the wall to an
array of gimmicks and gadgets sprinkled around the
spacious, brightly covered area, Emie Labs provides
so much more than a working environment.
“People here stay up late working on their startups. They need to relax and feel at home,” says
Christophe Branchu, one of the founders of the
space.
Despite all the perks, the brand has their sights set
on something even bigger – a 2,500-square-meter
space in Huaqiangbei, where they hope to move later
this year.
With such a strong emphasis on decor, you may
think the guys at Emie Labs spend all of their time
pursuing innovative office design projects, but that’s
not the case. Most of the cool elements have actually
been brought in by members of the team and left
behind.
“A little mess makes you feel at home,” smiles
Branchu, who promises he’ll keep the same homey
theme at the company’s new location.
coVEr STorY
EMIE LABS
And relax they can. Emie Labs has games, a
mini gym, a coffee shop, lots of rest areas and
even yoga and boxing classes several times
a week.
45
Zara Home
coVEr STorY
MUJI Home
Bentu Design
46
DESIGN
SHOPS
Century Centre Home Plaza
The largest furniture mall in
Shenzhen selling expensive,
luxury pieces.
Markor Furnishings
Zacup
One of the most expensive
luxury furniture brands in
Shenzhen.
A cafe in Weijiasi Plaza
that sells vintage furniture
and decor.
> 2016 Xiangmihu lu, Futian district,
shenzhen 深圳市福田区香蜜湖路2016
号世纪中心家具广场 (0755-8371 0111)
> shop 1004-1006, c Block, Galaxy
century, caitian nan lu, Futian district,
shenzhen 深圳市福田区彩田南路星
河世纪第三空间 c栋1004号—1006号
(0755-2399 1000)
> north gate of weijiasi Furniture
market (next to mall of the world),
Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district,
Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城
花城汇旁的维家思广场北门 (0203835 5430, 020-3835 5231)
Weijiasi Plaza
A pricey mall featuring glitzy
showrooms and hand-carved
rosewood furniture.
Planning to settle down in
South China for a few more
years? Jazz up your crib
with recycled, retro pieces
from United Strangers or an
ornate dresser from Phinns
Casa. Below, we’ve compiled
the top shops, malls and
designer brands that sell
furnishings in Guangzhou
and Shenzhen.
next to mall of the world, Zhujiang
Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广
州市天河区珠江新城花城汇旁的维家思
广场 (020-3835 5430, 020-3835 5231)
MUJI Home
A Japanese home furnishings, decor and bedding shop
grounded in simplicity.
Zara Home
> muji.com.cn
> 1/F, one link walk, 230 tianhe lu,
tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天
河路230号万菱汇1楼 (020-2863 3200)
Pop Design Gallery
Funky furnishings designed
locally from RMB1,000 and
up.
> shop 108-110, Bldg. a4, oct loft,
nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南
山区华侨城创意园a4座108-110商铺
(0755-2227 0590)
Shabby-chic furniture, bedding and housewares.
Pop Design Gallery
Ship Wood and Antique Furniture Market
coVEr STorY
Markor Furnishings
Bentu Design
Contemporary tables, chairs and lights
rooted in sleek simplicity.
> bentudesign.com
Harbor House
Classic American home furnishings, decor
and housewares.
> harborhousehome.com
Phinns Casa
Authentic antiques and designer furniture made with high-quality materials.
> 1 dagang Gongye lu, meishan cun, nancun town,
panyu district, Guangzhou 广州市番禺区南村镇梅山村
大岗工业路1号 (phinnscasa@163.com)
Sun in Sky
Industrial sculptures and furniture made
of all natural materials.
> silos, Zhujiang party pier and art culture district, 118
modie sha dajie, haizhu district 海珠区磨碟沙大街118号
珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区B区麦芽仓 (020-8370 2777)
United Strangers
Reclaimed and recycled lifestyle pieces
with an urban flair.
> unitedstrangers.com
47
CHIC
ON THE
CHEAP
If you don’t feel like splurging
on fancy antique or designer
decor, the PRD offers plenty
of affordable alternatives
at street side secondhand
furniture markets. Spend an
afternoon hunting for one-ofa-kind pieces in the urban villages of Shenzhen or take an
afternoon trip to Foshan and
Zhongshan to explore local
designs.
Huamei Jiaju Cheng
A street side thrift market with inexpensive goods.
> a Block, huafeng diyi Kejiyuan, Bao’an district,
shenzhen 深圳市宝安区华丰第一科技园a区 (0755-2736
7666)
Lecong Furniture Market, Foshan
Claims to be the world’s largest market
for home furnishings; features domestic
and international pieces.
> lecong section of no. 325 national highway, Foshan
佛山市顺德区325国道乐从路段乐从国际家具 (0757
-2883 5168, fsjiaju.com)
Ship Wood and Antique Furniture Market
Features a mix of ship wood furniture,
classic rosewood, stone fountains and
more.
> huacai antique city, 22 heqian nan lu (Gudu dadao),
sanxiang, Zhongshan 中山市三乡镇华财古玩城 中山市
三乡镇古鹤村鹤前南路22号 (谷都大道)(0760-8632 8115)
Taigu Lighting and Decoration City
An entire street devoted to inexpensive
light fixtures.
> 2 danan lu (near Beijing lu), yuexiu district, Guangzhou
广州市越秀区大南路2号, 泰古灯饰城 (020-8330 5135)
C o m m u n ity | E d u c a t i o n
Imagine all the People
Why So Many of Us Are Illiterate Readers
by Lena Gidwani
I
n his 1967 coming-of-age memoir Stop
Time, author Frank Conroy describes
his wry, sad and beautiful introduction
to the world of prose as an adolescent
in New York.
"I'd lie in bed," he pens with gripping detail, "and read one paperback after another
until two or three in the morning. The real
world dissolved and I was free to drift in fantasy, living a thousand lives, each one more
powerful, more accessible and more real
than my own."
I know that child. I am that child, sans
the heartache and poverty. And for as long as
I can remember, I have always read that way.
These days, with two sprightly tots in
tow, I have swapped mildewed paperbacks
for brightly colored hardbacks that tell of
the staged, mind-blowing, earth-shattering
adventures of Biff, Chip, Kipper and their
mischievous dog Floppy, all in the hopes of
imparting the fine art of phonetic awareness.
This epic journey of digraphs and morphemes has brought me to an age-old question: why is it important for children to truly
understand what they are reading?
It’s 2016, and our Google/Facebook/
Twitter culture means we often read with
the sole purpose of either knowing to know
(read: so we win at trivia nights), knowing
to share (read: so we look like we’re well
read) or knowing to comment (read: so we
4 8 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
have an opinion). This appears to be changing the way we interact, communicate and,
ultimately, read.
To grasp this most bewildering concept,
one must understand the following neuroscientific phenomenon. A newborn’s brain
is hardwired to learn a language; they don’t
need to be taught as it just happens naturally.
Learning how to read, however, is a
completely different story. It is a complex,
structured process that follows a typical
and specific path. It starts with fundamental
phonological processing – the awareness of
sounds themselves – which then builds into
phonics, or the ability to decode a sound
that translates into and matches an abstract
symbol. Eventually, that merges into a full,
automatic rattle.
There are certain aspects that slow down
this process (such as socioeconomic status,
sensory processing difficulties or other
medical disorders) or accelerate it (such as
continuous effort, constant parental involvement and a rich environment with instruction from educators that are able to motivate,
effectively track levels and deliver regular
feedback). So no surprises here; unlike language acquisition, reading is a taught skill.
But returning to the burning question
at hand, how does one know if a child fully
comprehends what they are reading? Are
they just doing so from an illustrated page
because context clues help (and because they
want a sticker), or are they actually lost and
drifting in sheer fantasy like young Conroy,
as they effortlessly narrate away? Is it too
much to ask of a child aged 4 or 5?
No, according to Professor Daniel T.
Willingham, a researcher and psychologist
at the University of Virginia. His article in
the Washington Post seven years ago, called
‘Language and the Brain,’ claims we are all
illiterate. Yes, illiterate, unless of course, we
use this god-given gift called imagination.
No matter how many words we can
sound out, he says, we are all untaught, unless we truly understand the purpose of
the artful combination of these 26 symbols.
Being a reader, in other words, escapes exact
definition; it ultimately involves so much
more than the skill itself.
Think of it as a massaging of the creative cognizance, to inspire a slowing down
of the senses, in order to think, contemplate,
discover and imagine while floating amongst
thumb-sized fairies, rainbow-colored unicorns and green monsters that live in a
closet.
I’ve often proclaimed that the world
within pages is more compelling than the
world without, and I am sticking to my guns
here. Sound the words to decode, feel the
words to get lost, then – wait for it – read the
words to imagine.
he a lt h | c ommunI T Y
BruxISm
Is Teeth Gridding a Myth or Reality?
BY dr. Sandro raSgado
What is bruxism?
Bruxism is a constant and forceful habit
of gridding or clenching the teeth. Usually
teeth should touch each other when chewing
and swallowing food, which happens briefly
during the day.
What are the consequences?
Often the excessive force of bruxism
results in the destruction of the enamel and
dentine of your teeth. Without these protective layers, your teeth may become sensitive,
painful and vulnerable to decay. The regular
habit of clenching or grinding may lead to
pain in the jaw and muscles.
Who has it?
According to some statistics, half of the
population is thought to have occasionally
grinded their teeth. One out of every 20
cases of bruxism could become a serious
condition. Furthermore, about 30 percent of
children grind or clench their teeth.
Do I have it?
During sleep, a bed partner may be able
to notice grinding noises. Other signs and
symptoms include a dull morning headache,
tight jaw muscles, limited mouth opening
when yawning, prolonged facial pain, damage to the teeth and fractured dental fillings.
Your dentist is crucial in helping to diagnose
bruxism. You will be asked a series of questions and your overall dental health will be
checked.
What are the causes?
Many factors are associated with bruxism such as stress, anxiety, drug use, side effects of antidepressants, concentration during work or studying, illness, dehydration,
bad diet, sleeping problems, teething (in
babies), missing teeth, incorrect teeth alignment and problems with dental work.
How can bruxism be treated?
There are many treatments for bruxism,
which may include relaxation, counseling,
sports activities and improving the quality
of sleep. You may also benefit from reducing the use of stimulants such as caffeine or
nicotine. Very often dentists prescribe grinding mouth guards to protect your teeth, jaw
and muscles from the destructive pressure
forces. If teeth are worn down too much,
restorative and cosmetic treatments are also
required (fillings, crowns or veneers).
Can it get worse?
Many cases of bruxism are mild and have
minor consequences. Nonetheless, people
should consult their dentist to identify and
stop the cause. Serious cases result in pain
and teeth destruction, which will require
specific treatment. If you think you may have
this condition, it’s best to take action to prevent any serious consequences.
> dr. sandro rasgado is a chief physician at Kaiyi dental clinic,
11/F, Binghua hotel, 2 tianhe Bei lu, tianhe district, Guangzhou
广州市天河区天河北路2号冰花酒店11层 (3886 4821)
chEck-uPS For chILdrEn
The Importance of Annual Visits
BY dr. dougLaS coLIna
T
o help children and teens grow into
healthy adults, it’s important that
they receive regular check-ups.
Health care providers use the visits
to screen for medical and developmental
issues. The check-ups also provide a great
opportunity for parents and children to build
a relationship with their pediatric or family
medicine providers.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends children see their doctor at
least once a year. As children grow, it is crucial that a pediatrician monitor their overall
health and how they are developing. This
enables doctors to detect health concerns
before they worsen or your child requires a
trip to the emergency room.
Many kids may need a physical before
they can go back to school or participate
in sports. A physical exam fulfills the same
need as an annual check-up. Depending on
your child’s age and medical history, these
appointments may include physical, eye,
hearing and dental exams as well as lab tests.
They are also a perfect occasion to make
sure your child is up-to-date with all recom-
mended immunizations.
Often times, we only see children when
they are sick, but it is also important for us to
see them when they are healthy. Prevention
is much better than cure!
> dr. douglas colina is a general practitioner with 30 years
of experience in treating adults and children at Bellaire
international clinic, suite 601, times square, 28 tianhe Bei
road, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区天河北路
28号时代广场东座601 (2899 3911/152 1881 8990 (24-hour
emergency line), www.0086-911.com)
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 4 9
cITY ScEnES
urbanites eggs-tra Fun easter party at shark sea world
Urbanites Eggs-tra Fun Easter Party landed at Shark Sea World in Shenzhen on March 27, bringing with it tons of smiles that filled the venue all afternoon.
Complete with a multitude of entertaining activities and creative workshops, the party buzzed with excitement. More than 20 kids and their parents participated in a cooking class, where the little ‘chefs’ worked hard to follow instructions from Shark’s Chef Mattias to create their very own culinary masterpieces.
The egg-decorating workshop gave the kids a chance to express their creativity – and so they did! Colorful Easter eggs instantly transformed the venue
and added to the holiday spirit. No Easter party is complete without a visit by the Easter Bunny. Urbanites Easter bunny could not miss out on all the fun
and hopped by to pose for pictures with all the participants! The event concluded with a lucky draw and gifts. We extend special thanks to all our friends
who helped us make the happiness happen: Shark Sea World, GTJ Young Artist, Alexander's Ice Cream, HarMoNiCare Women's and Children's Hospital and
Nogogo Online Groceries.
2016 lingnan Forum series on international
management
The Lingnan Forum Series on International Management, organized by
Lingnan MBA Center and Lingnan College of Sun Yat-sen University, features
guest speakers discussing the ins and outs of international management.
The evening of March 12 witnessed the launch of this four-session forum at
the Lingnan Hall in Sun Yat-sen University. Over 100 students and alumni
of Lingnan College and invitees from different fields joined the event. In the
first session on March 12, Mr. Albert Ng, chairman of EY China and managing partner of EY Greater China, presented on the topic ‘Going Global – China
Sees Outbound Investment Boom,’ while Mr. Gorden Lam Chi Wing, advisor
of the Hong Kong-based Fung Group addressed ‘Consumer Goods Supply
China Management and Operations in the Omni-channel Era’ on March 26.
5 0 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m
urbanites hello Kitty party
On March 13, Urban Family cooperated with McCawley's to hold a Hello
Kitty-themed party together. Chef Rodrigo from McCawley’s taught all
the parents and 17 little ‘chefs’ how to make mini burgers and pizzas.
Tutors from Magic Forest Education Center led a DIY food craft, keeping
the little ones occupied. A fabulous lucky draw brought them all out of
the popular bouncy castle to win prizes. Guests were all entertained by
fun activities.
Food and drink tasting at angelo mediterranean sun
This month’s Food and Drink Tasting took 22 culinary adventurers to Italy at Angelo Mediterranean Sun. The guests had a chance to explore authentic
Italian cuisine in its splendor, from appetizers and main courses to a sumptuous dessert. The tasting was followed by a lucky draw with the happy winners
taking back bottles of Pearl Red wine and vouchers from Mediterranean Sun, Nogogo Online Groceries, Viva-Dental, Vista SK International Medical Centre
and more. All attendees walked away with a taste of Italy and a complimentary bottle of Peal Red Today or Pearl Red Tomorrow.
the landmark Green carnival – the 5th canton
tower st. patrick’s day celebration
(supported by
+
)
On March 17, a diverse group of guests enjoyed a fantastic St. Patrick’s
Day held by Canton Tower and Urbanatomy. The venue was transformed into an Irish paradise, adorned with clovers, balloons and plenty
of green. Even the rain couldn’t stop guests’ enthusiasm as they joined
in fun-filled face painting and games at different booths. Authentic Irish
food and music enlivened the occasion. After the lighting ceremony, attendees eagerly anticipated the results of the lucky draw and enjoyed
live music by Irish Town, a band that traveled all the way from Ireland
for the event. It was a wonderful carnival and celebration.
the First annual cross Border summit
(supported by
)
The first annual Cross Border Summit that took place on Saturday, April
16 was an action-packed day of learning and networking with e-commerce and international business traders. The event covered topics like
sourcing, e-commerce, marketing on Chinese web platforms, finance
in tech, business globalization, quality control standards and more. It
was an interactive and informative day, featuring panel discussions,
networking sessions and speakers like Tak Lo from RG/A Ventures,
Mike Bellamy of PassageMaker, Nick Hu of Netconcepts, Charles Ng from
InvestHK, Neil Woodfine of Remitsy, Larry Salibra from the HK Bitcoin
Association and many others.
w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m | G Z | m ay 2 0 1 6 | 5 1
PRD FOCUS
T
he British School of Guangzhou officially opened a new secondary school
building and facilities on Thursday,
April 14. The opening ceremony included a
celebration of a decade of excellence since
the school’s inception in 2005. The occasion
was officiated by British Consul General
of Guangzhou Matthew Rous, Nord Anglia
Education Chief Executive Officer Andrew
Fitzmaurice and Principal Mark Thomas,
as well as students and valued members of
staff. Following a riveting lion dance and a
ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests were led to
the hall for a presentation and the unveiling
of a plaque to commemorate the occasion.
The British School of Guangzhou is now the
largest international school in Guangzhou
with over 1,100 students from approximately 50 countries attending.
H
aving upgraded their purified
water this year, Chinese food and
beverage brand Master Kong
cooperated with sports brand Li Ning to
host a 10-kilometer 'mini-marathon' in 15
cities. March 27 saw the start of the running competition at Guangzhou’s Ersha
Island. Being the first stop, Guangzhou
invited Olympic champions Guo Weiyang,
Luo Yutong and Yang Jinghui to attend.
Sponsoring the completion, Master Kong
distributed their new Youyue purified water, which employs advanced nano-filter
technology to effectively remove ions, organic matter, suspended solids and other
impurities to reduce the ‘hardness’ of the
water and improve its taste.
5 2 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m
O
n April 18 at Canton Place, the
French Consul General in Guangzhou
Bertrand Furno, along with Cultural
Attache Pascale Vacher, presided over the
press conference to introduce this year’s
Festival Croisements in South China. Son
of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam introduced
one of the exhibitions taking place during the festival – Fathers and Sons. Taking
place from April 29 to June 29, the 11th
Croisements Festival will include 45 programs and around 150 events in 30 cities
across China. The emphasis of this cultural
program lies on Franco-Chinese artistic
collaborations. French artists who draw
their inspiration from Chinese life and
culture will visit the mainland this month
to exchange ideas. This year, the festival
is honored to receive the support of five
ambassadors who have selected personal
favorites for the program.
O
n March 9, at ITB Berlin 2016, the
Althoff Hotel Group announced
a cooperation agreement with
Chinese hotel group Plateno to bring the
Ameron Hotel brand to China. Over the
course of the next five years, there are
plans to open 10 Ameron Hotels in the
PRC, with the first one opening in 2016 or
early 2017. The Chinese Plateno Group is
currently leading the Chinese hotel market with more than 3,700 hotels in more
than 300 cities. For founder Alex Zheng,
the brand Ameron holds great potential
for the Plateno lifestyle lab in its effort to
appeal to fashion forward urban travelers.
O
n April 22, the Consulate General
of Greece in Guangzhou invited
guests of all ages and backgrounds
to explore the spectacular sights, smells
and tastes of Greece at an afternoon event.
Co-organized by the Foshan Haichuan
KTH Trading Co. and Greek Agricultural
Products Asian Promotion Center, the
event, entitled ‘Window to Greece,’ featured lectures on the unique products,
cuisines and travel destinations in the
country. The Consul General of Greece in
Guangzhou Grigorios Tassiopoulos presided over the festivity, which drew many
curious travel aficionados.
M
itchelton winery celebrated its
43rd birthday at DoubleTree
by Hilton Hotel Guangzhou on
March 31. For the past four decades,
Mitchelton has focused on coaxing the
most from its estate and key Victorian
vineyards while working with its bestsuited varietals – especially Shiraz and
Riesling – to make wines expressive of
the region.
Guangzhou reviews,
events and information
swingle
singers
Groove Along with this Grammy
Award-Winning Vocal Group See p70
This month
56 What's On in May
58 The Grapevine
59 Home Cooking
62 New Food and Drink
A monthly insert in May 2016
Calendar
MAY 8 SUN
70
HAYA
GUANGZHOU OPERA HOUSE
in may
71
UNTIL JUN 30
SUN-THU
LIVE AT 2 ON 988
2 ON 988, SOFITEL GUANGZHOU SUNRICH
5 4 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
70
2016
what's on
MAY 20 FRI
ITALIAN A
CAPPELLA
MEZZOTONO
XINGHAI CONCERT
HALL
MAY 21 SAT
EUROPEAN CHAMBER SOUTH
CHINA CHAPTER 10TH
ANNIVERSARY GALA
FOUR
SEASONS
HOTEL
GUANGZHOU
73
IFE 16th China
(Guangzhou) International Food
Exhibition 2016
June 29 - July 1
China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area B
Email: ifechina@hotmail.com 020-6108 9279
Come explore the biggest food and beverage trade
show in South China!
MAY 7 SAT
MANDARIN OPEN
HOUSE GUANGZHOU
MAY 8 SUN
LEONIS QUARTET
Mandarin House
Guangzhou Opera House p70
THIS YEAR’S EVENT INCLUDES:
UNTIL MAY 16 TUE-SUN
BOUNDLESS
MATERIAL
MAY 26-28 THU-SAT
THE LEGENDARY
SWORDSMAN
•Explore the Food
& Beverage, Wine
& Spirit, Drinking
Water, Coffee,
Edible Oil & Olive
Oil, Healthy &
Organic Food sectors!
Kui Yuan Gallery
Guangzhou Opera House
p73
p72
p72
ALL MONTH
THE SEASON OF
WHITE ASPARAGUS
ALL MONTH
SUSTAINABLE
SEAFOOD
Dining Room, Park Hyatt
Guangzhou
G Restaurant, Grand Hyatt
Guangzhou
p71
p71
UNTIL JUL 24 TUE-SUN
FACE OF GOD – THE
RARE MASKs of
CENTRAL AFRICA
ONGOING SAT-SUN
PARKOUR WITH CITY
SPANKER
Guangdong Museum
RemixLab
p72
•More than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 50,000 buyers!
•A series of more than 40 activities and forums to enrich
the event and offer networking opportunities!
•Country pavilions from Spain, Czech, Poland, Italy,
Australia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia,
UAE, Hong Kong, Taiwan and more!
p73
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 5 5
grapevine
EAt/drink
GOSSIP
It’s been a surprisingly calm
month despite having the
rambunctious Canton Fair
crowds in town. In fact, the
biannual import-export event
appears to have persuaded some
venues to open early.
Suns Bar and Lounge at Party
Pier saw very dapper attendees
at its grand opening in early
April, while we’re overjoyed
to announce that Capone’s is
back on Xingsheng Lu but with
a new name: Mafia Bar and
Restaurant.
Also on the Liede strip (though
slightly off the beaten path)
is Paradise India, a hub of
delicious curries and lassis with
(thank god) delivery options
available. Not far from there is
M9 Mable Nite Club, which –
pysch! – isn’t really a nightclub
but a restaurant and bar. The
results are in on p62.
On the ground floor of Voka
Street Mall in Tianhe, new
upscale Western restaurant
Aroma Bistro is ready to
impress but still undergoing
a few last minute alterations.
Simulated golf bar Go Green
(p66) recently set up shop
in GTLand and is actually
condoning drinking and driving!
(Pun intended). In Zhujiang we
have Pho Kim Saigon, a “top
tasting” pho eatery, opening in
mid-May, while microbrewery
Aidesen Grizzly (p68) is now
serving its craft Qingdao potion
on Huajiu Lu. Pizza Express,
too, is about to serve slices
in Parc Central Plaza (where
Guangzhou’s only official Apple
store is).
Venturing back to Yuexiu’s
Jianshe Liu, we’ve seen shortlived Funny Grille replaced
by Taksim ‘Delicate’ (directly
across the street from Taksim
Bistro) while Cheris Patisserie
is closed and offering its beloved
baby blue cafe to Sketch
Restaurant and Bar (if you can
sense our regret, you’re spot on).
So concludes our juicy tidbits for
this month. Until next time!
5 6 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
SIX OF THE BEST… Pastries
Almond Cinnamon
Crisp
Though a chain, Kafelaku shines
in the realm of baked goods. The
almond cinnamon crisp, our
personal favorite, is a doughy,
handmade bun coated with fine
almonds, cinnamon sugar and
cocoa powder. RMB12.
> Kafelaku, Shop 116, Fuli Shengxin Bldg, 28
Huaxia Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华夏路28号
富力盈信大夏首层116号商铺 (8560 1793)
Pain au Chocolat
Apple Tart
Apple Turnover
The French pastry chef at
Louboutin is serious about his
sweets. All frostings, jams and
creams are homemade and
imported Valrhona chocolate is
the secret ingredient behind the
exceptional pain au chocolat –
our go-to breakfast treat. RMB16.
Still the leading bakery in
Guangzhou, Perma’s wooden
interior and rows of justbaked sweets invoke the cozy
temperament of Parisian cafes.
Try the apple tart – a crisp,
buttery pastry topped with
thinly sliced, juicy apples and a
hint of cinnamon. RMB20.
New all-day breakfast
locale Over Easy is all about
ostentation. The apple turnover,
a delicate, braided puff pastry, is
filled with fresh apple puree and
baked to tantalizing perfection.
RMB15.
> Louboutin Restaurant, 80 Canton Place,
Haiming Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District 天河区珠江新城海明路广粤天地80
号 (3833 9199)
> Perma Bakery, 38 Jianshe wu Malu, Yuexiu
District 越秀区建设五马路38号 (8380 7050)
> Over Easy, 11 Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠
江新城清风街广粤天地11铺 (3726 1529)
Chocolate Croissant
What’s better than a morning
croissant? A croissant dipped
in dark chocolate, obviously.
Simply Life has been known
to entice even the most loyal
of dieters with its gorgeous,
mouth-watering pies and
striking desserts. RMB10.
> Simply Life, Shop L305, Level 3, TaiKoo
Hui, Tianhe District 天河区太古汇3楼L305铺
(3868 2321)
Cherry Danish
New Executive Pastry Chef Oliver Paris has added a tasteful touch to
the Mandarin Cake Shop with his fusion treats (read: chrysanthemum
honey donut). Try the deliciously rich Danish pastry topped with bold
cherries and homemade jam. RMB22.
> The Mandarin Cake Shop, 1/F, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河
区天河路389号文华饼店 (3808 8888)
home cooking | eat / drink
Zongzi 101
How to Wrap a Rice Dumpling
by Jocelyn Richards
E
very year on Duanwu
Jie (better known as
Dragon Boat Festival),
sweet and savory rice
dumplings find their way into supermarket displays and kitchens
across China. Wrapped in bamboo
leaves and tied with yarn, zongzi
used to be made by hand, packed
with tender meats, nuts and glutinous rice. Today, few born after
1970 have the slightest idea how
to wrap the triangular pouches,
while older generations have
mostly given up in favor of storebought alternatives. This month,
we bring you an exclusive recipe
from Chef Wen of the Garden
Hotel, Guangzhou – an expert in
authentic Cantonese cuisine with
more than 28 years of experience
– so that you may pass along the
tradition of one of China’s oldest
and most treasured treats!
Ingredients:
6 duck egg yolks, salted
1 lb pork belly
2/3 cup peanuts, raw
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 cup minced shiitake mushrooms
5 cups sticky rice, short grain
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp white pepper, ground
1 tsp oil
1/2 cup water
36-40 dried bamboo leaves (can
purchase on Taobao)
2 cups glutinous rice
Cotton twine to tie the zongzi
Preparation:
1. Pre-soak glutinous rice for a day
or until the rice is soft and tender.
2. Rinse and clean the bamboo
leaves.
3. Use salt water to boil the bamboo leaves for 15 minutes to further purify the leaves.
4. Air dry the leaves, make sure
both sides are dried.
5. Soak the pork in soy sauce for
20 minutes and mix with salt,
sugar, pepper, oil and water before
putting into the leaves.
6. Soak shiitake mushrooms in
water until soft, and then finely
mince.
7. Hold three bamboo leaves
together at different angles, like
a 6-point star. Roll one end of
a leaf into a cone shape (cone
should rest at the center of the
leaves).
8. Fill the empty cone with glutinous rice, add the meat filling and
other ingredients into the center.
9. Use the other end of the bamboo leaves to cover the cone and
continue to wrap tightly around
the dumpling.
10. Tie yarn around the dumpling,
holding it together.
11. Steam over boiling water for
three hours, without letting it
touch the water.
> This recipe is courtesy of Chef Wen at the
Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong
Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区环市东路368号花园
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 5 7
eat / drink | F eature
STACKED
How the City’s Best ‘Wiches Measure Up
by Matthew Bossons and Jocelyn Richards
7.5cm
The Gangster
A meal fit for a mobster, this beastly sandwich comes stacked with Argentinian topside
steak, a fried egg, blue and mozzarella
cheese, mayonnaise, tomatoes and
lettuce – all stuffed within the
tasty confines of a ciabatta
bun. Regularly referred to
as Guangzhou’s sandwich
Mecca, the sarnie is Mafia’s crown
jewel. RMB60.
> Mafia Restaurant and Bar (previously Capone’s), Shop 106B,
9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河
区珠江新城兴盛路9号106B (137
2416 7476)
9.0cm
The Party Animal
Crafted with the boisterous, indulgent-type
in mind, this massive ‘wich combines two
of the greatest comfort foods on earth, and
it works. Designed by Executive Chef Kevin
McKellar, the masterpiece
comes double stacked
and packed full of imported cheddar cheese,
black forest ham and
homemade mac ‘n’
cheese. RMB75.
> The Brew Zhujiang, West Section,
Baolin Garden, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠
江新城华就路华讯街保林苑西区
(3804 9549)
5 8 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
A lcohol A ficionados | eat / drink
The Socialite
7.5cm
Don’t let its prim and proper appearance fool you
– this chic veggie sandwich packs a satisfyingly
creamy, almost meaty
punch with layered
smashed white beans
below and chunks of
ripe avocado above.
Finely sliced red
onions and crisp cucumbers round out
the medley of textures for
an inventive, delectable bite.
RMB35.
> Social&Co, Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu
Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District 天河区珠江新城华就路6
号112-113铺 (3804 9243)
The Homebody
A conventional newcomer with a hidden spicy side, CA1’s salami on white bread
succeeds in, well, making ordinary cool again. It’s less about
how this stacked snack looks and more
about what’s inside – i.e. all-organic
ingredients from California and innovative hints of freshly ground pepper and olive oil. RMB40.
5.5cm
> CA1, 1/F, Jiayu Emperor Mansion, 39 Huacheng
Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Right of
Zhujiang New Town Metro Station Exit A2) 天河区
珠江新城花城大道39号嘉裕君玥公馆首层 (地铁
珠江新城站A2出口广州海关旁) (3887 7116)
The Headbanger
If personified, this mess of a sandwich would be the shaggy, 32-year-old
Metallica fan that hangs in the back alley beside the liquor store. It’s greasy,
it’s messy and it’s stuffed with some pretty rad ingredients, including two types of processed
cheese, mozzarella, a fried
egg, caramelized red onions
and house pico de gallo.
RMB50.
6.0cm
> Tristan’s CalMex
Restaurant and Bar,
Unit 101, 25 Liu Yun
Yi Jie, Tianhe Nan Lu,
Tianhe District 天河区天河南
路六运一街25号101 (地铁体育西
路B或H出口) (139 2608 0256)
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 5 9
eat / drink | N e w R estaurants
M9 Mable Nite Club
M for the Money
by Lena Gidwani
I
f we had a kuai for every time a restaurant or bar on Xingsheng Lu suddenly
shuts down and magically reappears a
few days later with a new name and decor, we’d be rich. It leads one to assume there’s
a bad batch of mojo going around the street.
Perhaps that’s why the three owners at
M9 Mable Nite Club (previously Mezomd,
Hola Espana, El Espanol, Gaudi and a few
more, we’ve since lost count) are sticking to a
healthy dose of superstition; they’ve named
this restaurant after their nine family members whose names all start with the letter M.
For those on the street, drinks are M9’s
bread and butter, and there’s plenty here to
wax lyrical. For a fragrant, cotton-candy-like
start, order the M9 (RMB69), a concoction of
Rio, rum vodka, gin, tequila and blackcurrant
beans. Traditionalists will love the cold sangria (RMB59); it’s rich and fruity.
Now, for the food. There’s Spanish,
there’s Japanese, there’s Thai – there’s even
local and continental delights peppered in.
So much, you say? Yes, but to our surprise,
it’s also so good.
With former 5-star hotel chefs at the
helm, the portions are generous, well presented and there’s a fine attention
to detail that is consistent in almost
all dishes.
The Spanish style shrimp and
mushroom (RMB88) is a musthave, accompanied by bisque that
bursts with the warmth of rich butter, garlic, chili and fresh herbs.
The Thai beef salad (RMB49) is
first-rate too; warm bits of beef in a
mélange of greens and cherry tomato
are topped with crunchy fried noodles for texture. Tapas dishes like the
avocado and crab on toast (RMB58)
come with a sharp hit of wasabi and
6 0 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
actual crab bits – no frozen stuff here.
For mains, try the Australian wagyu M5
short ribs (RMB328), cooked using sous vide
for a perfect start, or the flame grilled beef
skewers (RMB108), a visual treat that requires a waiter to pour a shot of vodka over
it in a show of flames.
If you want a dish that challenges your
palate, order the French sauerkraut fish
(RMB63). This main, with its pungent, fishy
brine, Sichuan peppers and spoils of seaweed, is not for the faint-hearted.
M9’s Japanese offerings – especially the
tataki dishes and sashimi – are worth a try.
Order the black and white sesame crusted
tuna with sesame sauce and orange slices
(RMB83). It’s clean, simple and with just a
few ingredients, it shines on the plate.
More exotic numbers like the New
Zealand deer hot pot (RMB198/500grams)
may not cater to everyone’s palate, but rest
assured, it appears to be well received – our
neighbors sopped it up like they’d never
seen food before.
With shisha (RMB120) to complete the
night, M9 Mable Nite Club (read: less night
club, more, restaurant and bar) may just be
exactly what the street has longed for –
though its menu could do without the
Chinglish errors.
Price: RMB150
Who’s going: Xingsheng regulars
Good for: tapas, tall beers, Europeanstyle mains
> Shop 112, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号112铺 (3802 0171)
eat / drink | stella artois recommends
Urban Pot
A Palatable Miscellany
by Lena Gidwani
W
hen we first heard of Urban
Pot, our minds immediately
conjured up stirring images
of earthy, rustic goodness. We
even went as far as to think that maybe, just
maybe, it might house a dispensary. So after
a long day at work and a maze of traffic, we
rolled in, ablaze with anticipation.
Our first impressions do not disappoint.
Here, the decor is the star; rusty bicycles
from old villages line the ceiling and walls
are covered with images of scooters from
the heyday, flanked by an open style bar. It’s
a chatty room that mingles hanging lanterns
from Vietnam with vintage finds like timeworn mosaic tiles. Sadly, no green foliage, but
all is forgiven.
As you thumb through the menu that offers a baffling range of local bar snacks like
fried wontons (RMB38) and chicken wings
(RMB42), Southeast Asian signatures, pastas,
pastas, steaks, burgers and even Cantonese
flavors, you will likely be reminded that this
is Guangzhou, and here we get all kinds.
Some will see this as a breath of fresh air.
Others will curl their lips at what they view
as a mishmash of magpie
pickings from the global
floor. Us? We’re caught
somewhere between
east and west.
Wondering in which
direction to point our
culinary compass,
we are guided to
Asia, with Hainanese
chicken rice (RMB55).
6 2 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Though well cooked, the
condiments, rice and
poultry lack those bold
flavors they’re so well
known for, awakening
us to the fact that one
can’t always expect dishes to taste the way
they do in a hawker center in Singapore.
Or can we? The nasi lemak (RMB55),
laksa (RMB50) and beef rendang fare better; for those seeking Nanyang favorites,
these are apt choices and go well with a
dose of pulled tea, also known as teh tarik
(RMB25/30), or Bandung fever (RMB35), a
cold rose and milk cordial.
Fusion food lovers will enjoy Urban Pot’s
pizza varieties; try the canton roast duck
(RMB68) and black pepper crab (RMB88)
pies. But do take heed, as they’re not eaten
the traditional way – you have to fold a slice
(think Peking duck pancakes) and then chow
down.
For a taste of Italy, pastas are decent; try
the truffle oil and mushroom (RMB48) and
pair it with a cold one from the wide selection of drinks. There’s just about
everything liquid to wash down
your meal; juices, draft beers,
bubbly, whiskeys and shots.
This is Party Pier after all,
and in the lyrics of Mason
Jennings’ ‘Drinking as
Religion,’ “it’s drown or
keep drinking.”
The lack of culinary
theme makes it wildly incomprehensible that a menu
can deliver such authenticity, but with its
casual, drop-in attitude, Urban Pot is just
that – urban, with friendly vibes, decent
dishes, drinks and music thrown in for good
measure. And somehow, just somehow, it all
lights up and comes together.
Price: RMB100
Who’s going: pre-drinkers and the welltraveled
Good for: light eats before heavy beats
> Shop A27 (close to Suns), Party Pier Beer Culture and Art
Zone, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District 海
珠区阅江西路磨碟沙大街118号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术
区A27铺 (8413 2879)
N e w R estaurants | eat / drink
Ga Sung Tea Restaurant
Swashbuckler of the South
Text and Photos by Tristin Zhang
T
he beloved home of milk tea and
pineapple buns, cha chaan teng, or
tea restaurants, came into prominence in post World War II Hong
Kong, when British customs permeated the
local population.
As Hong Kongese acquired a taste for
new ‘luxurious’ western delicacies, tea restaurants met the rising demand with a mix
of coffee, milk teas, cakes and sandwiches.
Cantonese dishes, too, remained on the
menu – in case culinary buccaneers lost
heart while skimming through the list of
foreign foods.
Later on, cha chaan teng adopted more
exotic recipes and spicy curries, influenced
by Southeast Asian countries such as
Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.
Now a common sight in Hong Kong,
Macau, Guangzhou and other southern cities in China, tea restaurants have evolved to
appeal to an even larger consumer base by
adding to the menu an array of flavors from
all over China.
Ga Sung (meaning ‘add dishes’), nestled
self-consciously between big boys the Tavern
and the Brew in Zhujiang New Town, veers
from tradition with its array of Sichuan
specialties. Spicy shrimp (RMB78), Sichuan
poached beef (RMB58) and the famous spicy
and sour, hand-ripped cabbage (RMB38)
promise zesty tongues and nonstop requests
for water.
The Singapore prawns with black pepper
(RMB78), one of Ga Sung’s signature dishes,
bodes a foreign aroma. Yet the prawns have
a novel, stimulating taste that sparks one’s
appetite – well, at least ours.
Inside, oblong tables are paired with
chairs or benches, making the restaurant feel
more like a cafeteria. A cheesy red carpet
extends from the door to the kitchen, where,
through its glass window, a line of roasted
poultry hangs ready to greet customers.
We start with Ga Sung’s
recommendation – the iced
Hong Kong-style milk tea
(RMB28). Served in
a large
glass filled
with crushed ice, the
beverage is subtly sweet and great for warding off Guangzhou’s heat spells.
The roasted goose meat (RMB68, recommended for four people) is satisfyingly tasty
with classic, crunchy skins. A side of sour
prune sauce adds a grease-free aftertaste.
To spice up your meal, try the pork
ribs in scallion oil (RMB58), which are conveniently foil-wrapped at one end. Arriving
smoking and fragrant, the ribs are covered
with fried and diced onions, peppers and, of
course, scallions. They taste as rich as they
appear, but a bit more tenderness would garner high marks.
Though it pursues the same pioneering
spirit as original tea restaurants, Ga Sung
falls short in execution. Its all-Chinese menu
and lackluster flavors hardly compete with
the real deal in Hong Kong. And the location,
well – we’re pretty sure the folks behind
this venture overlooked the type of clientele
hanging around Huajiu Lu.
Price: RMB80
Who’s going: local old-timers, visiting families
Good for: eating late-night xiaoye, Hong
Kong-style milk tea
> Shop 110, 2 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
天河区珠江新城华就路2号110铺 (3833 6540)
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 6 3
eat / drink | N e w bars
Go Green
Drinking and Driving
by Lena Gidwani
C
onsidering people can be arrested
for driving a car under the influence, what’s the rule on driving
golf balls while imbibing? Legal, it
would seem, at Go Green.
Occupying some 2,000 square meters
in GT Land Winter Plaza across from the W
Hotel, Go Green is where drinks and food
are served while customers turn into closeted Tigers (or tigresses).
Golf simulators have been with us
since the 1970s, but these state-of-the-art
versions from GolfZon are taking the golf
boom in full swing. 3D-cameras positioned
around the green capture your technique,
while sensors record the speed, direction
and spin of the ball.
One can select weather conditions,
language and even the course they want
to play on; there are over 200 of them,
including the popular Royal and Ancient
Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland. And
if you haven’t a clue on how to handle your
ultra-light titanium driver, there are three
coaches that provide lessons at an additional fee.
Towards the end of this luxurious club
you’ll spot a large screen showing the latest standings and a circular bar with an
awesome range of drinks and a smartly
suited, English-speaking bartender.
Unusual, you might think, for a watering
hole to be housed in the midst of an indoor golf club, but this is where those lucrative business deals and contract
signings presumably begin.
For a bar so concealed, its selection of
drinks is superb. The menu features handcrafted cocktails to select wines and everything in between. Le Dome (RMB78) is both
visually and palatably strong; apple wood is
pumped into a glass dome to reveal a smoky
aura that surrounds a glass of tequila, ginger liquor and lime juice, with chocolate
bitters on the side.
On par with Le Dome is GoGreen
No. 1, a must-try that features lots of
green to get you in the swing of things;
refreshing Hendricks gin, lime cordial,
extra dry vermouth and freshly sliced cucumber.
If you’ve had a few swills and are looking to recover your game face, try any of the
top-notch, superbly priced meals – all of
which are delivered directly, whether you’re
swinging or schmoozing. The Tom Yam seafood pasta (RMB54) is a well-seasoned and
spicy mix of spaghetti, prawns and crab. The
French egg sandwich (RMB48) is also great
to wash down those flutes of champagne
you may be popping after a victory on the
green.
In a setting like this, you might expect to
see nightclub bouncers, and they very well
may make an appearance soon as the city’s
bar scene transitions to drinking and driving – figuratively speaking, of course.
Price: RMB80/RMB300 (if playing)
Who’s going: greenhorns, well-suited fuerdai
Good for: stress release, urban tee times
> Unit 420, 4/F, GT Land Winter Plaza, Zhujiang Dong Lu,
Tianhe District 天河区珠江东路高德汇冬天区4层
420铺 (3893 9133)
6 4 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
ADVERTORIAL
Conquering Hypertension
How to Prevent and Treat High Blood Pressure
H
ypertension (HTN) is defined as a systolic blood
pressure (SBP) of 140mmHg or above, or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90mmHg or above.
The final diagnosis should be made after at
least different three measurements on at least two separate
health care visits.
Long-term high blood pressure is a major risk factor
for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, vision loss and chronic kidney disease.
Signs and Symptoms
During the minor stage, hypertension does not cause
any symptoms. Later, however, the ailment may be accompanied by headaches, lightheadedness, vertigo, tinnitus,
altered vision or fainting episodes.
Diagnosis
Based on the Seventh Report of the Joint National
Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and
Treatment of High Blood Pressure, the classification of
blood pressure for adults aged 18 years or older is as follows:
Once the diagnosis of HTN has
been established, initial laboratory
tests should be done, including CBC,
chest X-ray, urinalysis; fasting blood
glucose or HBA1c; kidney function test,
serum sodium, potassium, creatinine,
glomerular filtration rate (GFR), calcium, lipid panel and EKG. An increase
in cardiovascular risk is associated
with a decreased GFR level and with
albuminuria.
Secondary HTN causes have to be
ruled out, including chronic kidney disThere are two types of hypertension: primary HTN,
which may develop as a result of environmental or genetic ease, coarctation of the aorta, Cushing
causes and accounts for 90-95 percent of adult cases, and syndrome, drug-induced/drug-related
hypertension, Pheochromocytoma,
secondary HTN, which has multiple etiologies including
primary aldosteronism, renovascular
renal, vascular, and endocrine causes and accounts for
hypertension, sleep apnea and thyroid/
2-10 percent of cases.
parathyroid disease.
Workup
Management
The American Heart and American
Stroke Associations recommend lifestyle modification as the first step in
managing hypertension. Everyone
should strive for the following:
Weight loss (systolic BP reduction, 5-20 mmHg per 10 kg)
Limit alcohol intake: no more than
30 ml of ethanol per day for men and
15 ml of ethanol per day for women
(SBP reduction, 2-4 mmHg)
Reduce sodium intake to no more
than 2.4g sodium or 6g sodium chloride (SBP reduction, 2-8 mmHg)
Maintain adequate intake of
dietary potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Stop smoking and reduce intake
of dietary saturated fat and cholesterol.
Aerobic exercise at least 30 minutes daily for most days (SBP reduc-
tion, 4-9 mmHg).
The AHA/ASA recommends a
diet that is low in sodium and includes
fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy
products for reducing BP and lowering
the risk of stroke.
The ESH recommends a lowsodium diet (limited to 5-6g per day)
as well as reducing body-mass index
to 25kg/m2 and waist circumference
(to <102 cm in men and <88 cm in
women).
Medications
If blood pressure is not well controlled by lifestyle modifications, there
are several drug options for treating
and managing hypertension.
Diuretic: thiazides and loop diuretics. Thiazide diuretics are the preferred agents in the absence of compelling indications.
An angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, such as:
Lisinopril, enalapril, captopril, ramipril.
Calcium channel blocker (CCB):
Amlodipine, nifedipine, felodipine.
Beta-blocker: Atenolol,
Acebutolol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol.
Aldosterone antagonist: spironolactone, eplerenone.
> Dr. David Tai, M.D. is an American family medicine
physician with more than 20 years experience in
family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics,
prenatal care and surgery at Eur Am International
Medical Center, 1/F, North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg,
19 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District,
Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城华利路19号远
洋明珠大厦北座首层康辰医疗 (3758 5328, www.
eurammedicalcenter.com)
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 6 5
eat / drink | alcohol aficionados
Maison de Henriot
Interview with Brand Manager Sandor Hunyadi
by Jocelyn Richards
T
his month, we talked
with Sandor Hunyadi,
the brand manager of
Maison de Henriot, to
learn more about the esteemed winemaking family that once served bubbly to
the royal courts of Europe and how the brand
is faring in the Chinese market thus far.
When did Henriot wines first enter the
Chinese market and how have they been
received thus far?
Henriot entered the Chinese market
around three years ago, as a Champagne
brand, although the house also owns William
Fevre, Bouchard Pere et Fils and Villa
Ponciago, which have been distributed for
quite a while. Henriot have been received
with great interest and have already built a
reputation and ‘fan’ following among private
and corporate clients as a lesser known,
niche champagne brand.
Which of Henriot’s varieties best suit
entry-level wine consumers?
Most likely the Henriot brut NV (non-vineat / drink | N e w B ars
tage) – its style is quite distinguishable from
other Brut NVs. The house specializes on
making the Chardonnay more dominant in
the final blend, which makes the Champagne
easier to access and enjoy. At the same time
it delivers great complexity and finesse
without being overwhelmingly excessive.
Compared to other common reds on the
mainland, what makes Villa Ponciago
attractive?
Villa Ponciago is a Beaujolais Estate,
which can be traced back to 996 AD,
specializing in Fleurie - a Beaujolais
Premier Cru. It is quintessential
Beaujolais with a Bourgogne wine
making technique. The grapes are
handpicked, have been gently pressed
and 20-30 percent of the juice matured in oak barrels that are one to
four years old to give more texture and
silkiness. The vine is 35 years old on
average.
You have the freshness, fruitiness
and floral nose of classic Beaujolais
with the complexity and layers of good
Burgundy Rouge. The wines offer incredible
flavor profile and complexity for a fraction of
the price of a Burgundy Premier Cru.
When purchasing Henriot brands in
China, how can one be sure the bottles are real?
The one way to make sure is by
purchasing from a reliable retailer
or vendor. Henriot brands are exclusively distributed and imported by
Summergate Fine Wines. The importer
should be listed on the Chinese back
label.
Which famous world leaders
would be sipping these?
Champagne Henriot was
enjoyed by the Austrian and
Hungarian royal courts during the
Austrian-Hungarian Empire period.
Bouchard Pere et Fils have been
a long supplier of French royalty,
and one of the favorite wines of
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Aidesen Grizzly
Un-bear-able
by Matthew Bossons
T
aking up residence next to powerhouse locations like The Tavern and
Social&Co means you have to be at
the top of your game. Sadly, Aidesen
Grizzly is a rookie trying to compete in the big
leagues.
This new bar’s claim to fame is its variety of craft beer hailing from the far-away
city of Tsingtao – also home to China’s
esteemed beer brand. While the suds at
Aidesen Grizzly are substantially better than
Tsingtao’s, however, the hangout fails in a
number of other key areas – namely, its interior design and sparse menu.
6 6 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
For starters, Grizzly’s pub is small, which
wouldn’t normally be a problem, except
that it’s smeared with cheesy wall art and a
washroom with painfully suggestive photos.
The menu doesn’t fare much better.
Aside from being hand-drawn on cardboard,
it’s cursed with food options that can only
be described as basic finger foods. The
beer list (or wine list, as it’s strangely titled
on the menu) is also a wee bit depressing – there are only three options, a
yellow beer (RMB28/pint), weissbier (RMB28/pint) and stout
(RMB32/pint).
While the craft brews are
admittedly good (and cheap),
the bleak atmosphere made
the experience far from
memorable. We’d recommend heading next door
to one of Huajiu Lu’s more
lively establishments.
Price: RMB30
Who’s going: late-night loiterers, Tsingdao
natives
Good for: cheap beer and sexually charged
posters
> 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新
城华就路6号 (400-6768961)
Italian A Cappella Mezzotono A Cappella
The World of Mozart by
David Stern Concert
Hear
Italian a cappella group Mezzotono’s performances have been applauded in the
theaters of 34 countries worldwide. Their style incorporates elements of jazz,
classical, bossa nova, mambo and tango, making them attractive to a wide range
of musical circles around the globe. By reproducing the sounds of diverse instruments, the five a cappella musicians humor audiences with their spot-on renditions
and entertaining refrains. Come to Xinghai Concert Hall on May 20 for an upbeat
night of a cappella.
> Fri May 20, 8pm; RMB100-380. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo
Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)
Kousuke Atari China
Tour Concert
A self-trained musician, Atari is a
Japanese enka artist who performs
shimauta (Japanese island songs), a
genre native to his hometown. Many
of his Chinese fans came to know him
in the Taiwanese film Cap No. 7, where
he sang with excellent technique.
Commencing a tour throughout China
this year, Atari arrives in Guangzhou
to present a collection of cool and refreshing tunes. Don’t miss out.
> Wed May 18, 8pm; RMB180-680.
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33
Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀
区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)
win!
We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official
WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before May 17 with the subject ‘Mezzotono’ and why
you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.
Haya Concert
win!
We have a pair of tickets to
this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before May 5 with the subject ‘David Stern’
and why you should win. Please include
your full name and contact number.
win!
We have a pair of tickets to
this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before
May 15 with the subject ‘Kousuke Atari’
and why you should win. Please include
your full name and contact number.
Leonis Quartet Concert
As the son of renowned American violinist and conductor Isaac Stern, David
Stern was born an artist, moving on to
instruct vocal classes and later conduct
symphony orchestras and baroque
operas. A graduate of Juilliard, Stern’s
conviction that music is relevant and
essential in today’s world has riveted
audiences across the globe. During
his concert in Guangzhou, Stern will
collaborate with the Guangzhou
Symphony Orchestra to play Mozart’s
‘Symphony No. 40’, ‘Symphony No. 25’
and ‘Overture to Don Giovanni.’
> Sat May 7, 8pm; RMB80-280.
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall,
33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu
District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海
音乐厅 (8735 3869)
Windsbach Boy Choir
Haya is a Chinese band focused on Mongolian music. This year, the group picked
up a number of new Chinese fans following their appearance on the popular
music show I’m a Singer. With a grand and resonant sound, Haya has stayed true
to their ethnic, individual styles. Come out on the evening of May 8 for a mindblowing concert by these brilliant young musicians.
> Sun May 8, 8pm; RMB180-1,300. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House, 1
Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
Concert
win!
We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official
WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before May 6 with the subject ‘Haya’ and why you
should win. Please include your full name and contact number.
Engaging with an avant-garde approach, the musicians of Leonis Quartet
create dynamic renditions of classics in
the realms of theater, dance, literature
and music. Staying true to tradition,
they interpret the most beautiful pages
of the composers of their time and
participate in projects that combine
musical creation, development space
and electronics. Their 60-minute performance at Guangzhou Opera House will
include both adaptations and original
works.
> Sun May 8, 8pm; RMB180. Experimental
Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1
Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江
西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
win!
We have a pair of tickets to
this show to give away! Message our
official WeChat account (Thats_PRD)
before May 6 with the subject ‘Leonis’
and why you should win. Please include
your full name and contact number.
6 8 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
The Swingle Singers A Cappella
The Swingle Singers are a vocal group originally formed in Paris in 1962 and reassembled in London after disbanding in 1973. First making waves in the 1960s,
the Swingles have won five Grammy Awards for their innovative spirit of pushing
the boundaries of vocal music. New blood has continued to pour into the group,
bestowing versatility upon the Swingles that allows them to collaborate with artists
as diverse as Modern Jazz Quartet, Jamie Cullum and Labrinth. Today, the group is
comprised of seven young musicians who are busying touring the world. Be sure
to book your tickets early for this long-awaited concert!
> Fri May 13, 8pm; RMB180-680. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33
Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅
(8735 3869)
One of the most renowned boy
choirs in the world, Windsbacher
Knabenchor, or the Windsbach Boy
Choir, are a German choral group
made up of boys and young men from
the town of Windsbach, in southern
Germany. Founded in 1946, the choir is
characterized by a unique synthesis of
musicality and purity of sound. Major
oratorios of Bach, Handel, Mozart,
Mendelssohn and Stravinsky make
up the bulk of their subject matter.
Popular all over the world, the choir
of around 70 singers holds more than
50 concerts internationally each year.
This May, the Windsbach Boy Choir
will inspire Guangzhou audiences with
select ballads.
> Sun May 15, 3pm; RMB80-1,100.
Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House,
1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河
区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
win!
We have a pair of tickets to
this show to give away! Message our
official WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before May 12 with the subject ‘Windsbach’
and why you should win. Please include
your full name and contact number.
Summer Palace Presents Three Selected Treasures
The Season of White
Asparagus Themed Menu
Cantonese Cuisine
Ta st e
Chefs go crazy for white asparagus
this time of year, which contains large
amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Celebrate the season by sampling
the delicate flavor of this agreeable
vegetable at Dining Room in the Park
Hyatt Guangzhou.
> All month, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.309.30pm. Dining Room, Park Hyatt
Guangzhou, 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江
新城华夏路16号 (3769 1234)
This season, Summer Palace – a Chinese restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou
– offers three tasty Cantonese dishes for guests. Elaborately designed by Executive
Chef Jacky Chan, these dishes fuse elements of Cantonese and Hong Kong cuisines.
Stop by to try double-boiled sea whelk soup with chicken, barbecued pork and
chicken liver or a delicious dim sum spread.
> Ongoing, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Summer Palace, Shangri-La Hotel,
Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区会展东路1号 (8917 6498)
Sustainable Seafood
Mother’s Day Celebration at Grand Hyatt Dim Sum
Live at 2 on 988 Buffet
Dinner
New Menu
Delight your palate with choice
Australian Angus beef and sustainable seafood like Boston lobster,
green-shell mussels, Atlantic halibut
and more at G Restaurant. This
month, the venue presents a brand
new dining concept with a bucket of
chilled or platter of grilled seafood
for two, including Boston lobster,
Gillardeau oysters, flower crab, scallops, prawns, geoduck clams and
Alaskan king crab. Reserve a table
soon to relish this extravagant meal!
> All month, 11.30am-2.30pm,
6-10pm. G Restaurant, Grand Hyatt
Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号 (8550
8025/8550 8026)
Celebrate this special day with your families at Grand Hyatt and enjoy the satisfying flavors of authentic Cantonese cuisine. Explore yam cha or dim sum dining
culture and indulge in delicacies specially prepared by the expert culinary team.
Reservations must be made for a minimum of four.
> Sun May 8, 11.30am-2.30pm, dim sum brunch at RMB238; 6-9.30pm, buffet
dinner at RMB338. Grand Ball Room, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi
Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号 (8396 1234)
Live food stations at 2 on 988 will
feature daily gastronomic shows
complete with animated cooking demonstrations and the freshest seafood
in town. Come dig in and enjoy a free
flow of beer and soft drinks!
> Sun-Thu until Jun 30, 6-10pm;
RMB398 plus 15 percent for adults,
RMB268 plus 15 percent for children
between 6 and 12, free for children
under 5. 2 on 988, Sofitel Guangzhou
Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao
Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大
道中988号 (3883 8888)
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 6 9
Lightwire Theater Presents Moon Mouse Neon
Production
Boundless Material
Exhibition
see
2 Men by Edward Lam
and Horse Dance Theatre
Dance
A collaborative production by Hong
Kong director and scriptwriter
Edward Lam and Horse Dance Theatre
from Taiwan, 2 Men explores human interrelation through two close
friends. Accompanied by cheerful,
explosive piano pieces, the story unfolds through the beautiful choreography of Taiwanese dancers Wu-kang
Chen and Wei-chia Su.
> Fri-Sat Jun 3-4, 8pm; RMB80-280.
Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou
Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu,
Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广
州大剧院 (3839 2888)
win!
We have a pair of tickets to
this show to give away! Message our
official WeChat account (Thats_PRD)
before May 30 with the subject ‘2 Men’
and why you should win. Please include
your full name and contact number.
National Theatre Live:
Man and Superman Live
Broadcast
Man and Superman, a four-act drama
written by Irish playwright George
Bernard Shaw, is a romantic comedy
that debuted in London in 1905.
National Live Theatre’s reinvention
features Academy Award nominee
Ralph Fiennes who “gives one of the
best performances of his career,”
in the words of the Independent.
Reserve a seat today and witness this
witty, provocative classic while it’s in
Guangzhou.
> Sat May 7, 7.30pm; Thu Jun 9,
2pm; RMB160. Experimental Theatre,
Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang
Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路
1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
7 0 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Lightwire Theater, famous for their electroluminescent artistry, is coming to
Guangzhou again this summer. Featuring puppet-like, neon creatures, their
one-of-a-kind productions tell poignant stories accompanied by imaginative
scores. This year, the group will present Moon Mouse – A Space Odyssey, which
depicts the merry adventures of Marvin the mouse as he journeys to the moon.
> Sat Jun 4, 3pm and 8pm; RMB100-380. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall,
33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅
(8735 3869)
Le Petit Prince by TNT Theatre Britain Drama
Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) is originally a book by French author Antoine
de Saint-Exupéry and was later adapted into a theatrical drama and film.
Depicting a fascinating story about a pilot’s encounter with an alien prince in
the Sahara, the story has delighted countless readers since it was published in
1945. TNT Theatre’s version is the work of its artistic director Paul Stebbings,
whose theatrical style is internationally acclaimed for its combination of physical, visual and musical drama. Reserve your tickets ahead to enter the fantastic
world of The Little Prince.
> Wed-Thu May 25-26, 7.30pm; RMB100-320. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert
Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音
乐厅 (8735 3869)
Boundless Material is a modern art
exhibition that displays scores of
sculptures and paintings by two
Dutch artists Nick Renshaw and
Riet van der Linden. It is a window
through which the landscape of
modern arts in the Netherlands can
be observed by Chinese and international audiences. With their in-depth
and personal recognition of material
property, the two use a range of different substances to enhance their
artistic expression. Through these
colorful, thought-provoking pieces,
one can see the possibilities of an
eco-friendly world.
> Tue-Sun until May 16, 10am10pm; free entry. Kui Yuan Gallery, 9
Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区
恤孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (8765 9746)
Face of God – The Rare
Masks of Central Africa
Exhibition
The Legendary Swordsman Acrobatic Play
Based on the story of classic novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Louis Cha of
Hong Kong (better known for his pen name Jin Yong), this acrobatic play tells
the story of a Chinese martial artist and how he achieves perfection in swordplay. Presented by the Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe, this gripping production
combines martial arts, acrobatics, drama as well as Cantonese folk music. Don’t
miss this spectacular showcase of local talent and tradition.
> Thu-Sat May 26-28, 8pm; RMB80-480. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House, 1
Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)
win!
We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official
WeChat account (Thats_PRD) before May 23 with the subject ‘Swordsman’ and why
you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.
In the mysterious traditions of Africa,
masks have long played a unique and
sacred role. Images of female dancers donning masks have been spotted on cliffs in South Africa, while
the disguises are often worn during
special rituals, including rite of passage ceremonies or in daily life by
some tribes. This exhibition, entitled
Face of God, will showcase 110 different masks, including the instruments
used to create them. Stop by for a
rare look into this fascinating ritual.
> Tue-Sun until July 24, 9am-5pm;
RMB15. 3/F, Guangdong Museum,
2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠
江新城珠江东路2号广东省博物馆3楼
(3804 6886)
Mandarin Open House
Guangzhou Language
do
Parkour with City
Spanker Class
Have a thing for flying over rooftops?
Want to master flips off a 10-story
building? Then join Remix Lab’s parkour fundamental classes to pick up
some awe-inspiring techniques. City
Spanker, a group of Guangzhou-based
parkour enthusiasts, has set up a basic course for those interested in this
uber-cool activity. An emerging extreme sport in China, parkour is also a
fun way to get in shape. Follow Remix
Lab on Wechat (RemixLabNews) for
more information.
> Sat-Sun ongoing, 2.30-7pm;
RMB20 (limited to 30 people).
RemixLab, Room 399, Building
9, Nanhai Machine Factory, 165
Dongguanzhuang Lu, Tianhe District
天河区东莞庄路165号南海机械厂9号
楼399室 (137 2671 3459)
Mandarin Open House is a community language learning activity held
by one of the top Mandarin training
centers in China. On top of exchanging insight into the rich and challenging aspects of living and working in
Guangzhou, participants can also
learn practical, daily Chinese phrases
and more about popular topics that
locals like to talk about, including
food, celebrities, dating, traveling,
job hunting and more. Mandarin
House offers accredited Chinese
language programs. Call or visit their
center and see why more than 30,000
people have opted for Mandarin
House. For more information, please
contact Mandarin House at info@
mandarinhouse.com.
> Sat May 7, 1-3pm. Room 1403,
14/F, Tower B, Zhongtai International
Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District
天河区林和西路161号中泰大厦B1403
室 (400 633 5538, www.mandarinhouse.com)
MICS Macau DJ Festival Party
European Chamber South China Chapter 10th
Anniversary Gala Celebration
The evening of May 21 will observe the 10th anniversary of the European
Chamber South China in one of Guangzhou’s landmark skyscrapers – IFC.
Accompanied by pleasant music and a dazzling view of the city from the 70th
floor, the gala invites you to don your finest attire and celebrate this exciting
occasion in style. The night will be a great opportunity to rub shoulders with
the movers and shakers of this city and witness stunning performances. Plus,
those who attend the event will stand a chance to win two round-trip tickets to
Europe!
> Sat May 21, 6.30pm; individual tickets: members RMB800, non-members
RMB1,200; table booking: members RMB7,200, non-members RMB10,800. 70/F,
Four Season Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe
District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店70楼 (gz.marketing@europeanchamber.com.cn)
Coinciding with the Macau International Clubbing Show, this DJ festival opens
its gates to music fans from May 18 to 20 and will add bold dynamism to the
trade show. For the second year running, the festival is teaming up with Club
Cubic – the largest and more prestigious club in Macau – to bring fans the
world’s most renowned international DJs and upcoming talents. This year, the
show is expected to draw in over 3,000 fans and will feature elite DJs Megan
Daniels, Sonny Wharton and ARTY, who will keep the party rocking all night
long.
> Wed-Fri Mar 18-20, 10pm-6am, HKD240-280. Club Cubic, City of Dreams,
Macau 澳门路凼区金光大道新濠天地Hard Rock酒店2楼, 嬌比俱樂部 (Cubic)
(755-2383 4572, www.TicketFlap.com/MICSDJ)
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 7 1
hotel news
HOTEL NEWS
Adrian Liu Named General
Manager of Hilton Guangzhou
Baiyun
stay alive; it’s more about a full
experience that relates to enliven
your five senses. I look forward
to bringing the authentic taste
of Italian cuisine and experience
of genuine Italian dining to the
city. My mission is to let you fall
in love with my restaurant,” said
Zamboni.
Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou
Opens First Flagship Hotel in
China
Hilton Worldwide announced the
appointment of Adrian Liu as general manager of Hilton Guangzhou
Baiyun. Liu is well versed in hotel
management, having gained rich
experience in the hospitality industry over the past 17 years with
Hilton Worldwide. He first started
as guest service manager at Hilton
Beijing in 1999. Later on, Liu led his
task force as general manager at
Doubletree by Hilton Qinghai, located in Golmud, Qinghai province.
Following his recent promotion,
Liu will oversee all aspects of the
hotel’s management, including operations, sales, marketing, security,
maintenance, housekeeping and
accounting. He will also ensure
that quality and guest experiences
are unique to the property and are
consistent with the Hilton brand.
Andrea Zamboni Appointed Chef
de Cuisine of Limoni at The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou
The opening of Hampton by Hilton
Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town
marks the newest Hampton by
Hilton hotel and flagship property of the brand in China. The
223-room hotel proudly joins the
Hampton portfolio of more than
2,100 hotels around the world.
Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou
Zhujiang New Town is located
in the heart of Guangzhou and
is managed by Huanpeng Hotel
Management (Guangzhou)
Limited.
7 2 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Stanley Lam Appointed Hotel
Manager of Grand Hyatt
Guangzhou
The LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
was again selected as the ‘Best
Business Hotel in Guangzhou’ at
the 9th Annual TTG China Travel
Awards on April 7. This award is
a testament to the hotel’s commitment to guests and business
partners, as well as their returning
support. The TTG China Travel
Awards ceremony is Greater
China’s most prestigious travel
and trade awards, which seeks
to commend outstanding travel
and trade organizations in the
region. The LN Garden Hotel was
the first luxury five-star hotel in
Guangzhou and remains an important landmark today.
W Guangzhou was proud to announce the hottest news of the
year last month, when the quarter final of The Voice of China
Guangzhou Area took place at W
Guangzhou on April 14. The hotel
plans to organize its own version of
Voice of China, providing a platform
for future stars. The April event saw
hundreds of guests share their passion for musical expression.
PROMOTIONS
Fun for the Family at Holiday Inn
Resort Changbaishan
LN Garden Hotel Awarded Best
Business Hotel in Guangzhou
Nicholas Wong Appointed
Director of F&B of The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou
Chef Andrea Zamboni was recently
appointed to the position of chef
de cuisine at Limoni restaurant
in The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou.
With over 16 years of culinary
experience working with Michelinstarred chefs, Chef Zamboni will
lead the signature Limoni at The
Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou to achieve
new heights. “Modern dining is
no longer simply about eating to
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou appointed Nicholas Wong as the
new director of the food and beverage sector. Wong will be fully
responsible for all food and beverage operations at the hotel, including restaurants, bars, catering
and banquet operations. He will
continue to motivate and develop
his team to pursue excellence in
all areas. A native of Malaysia, fluent in English, Bahasa, Mandarin
and Cantonese, Wong is a highly
motivated leader that consistently
exceeds the goals of the hotel
and is passionate about achieving
excellence. He constantly seeks to
improve not only the profitability
but also the productivity and efficiency of his operations.
The Voice of China Visits W
Guangzhou
Recently appointed the new
hotel manager of Grand Hyatt
Guangzhou, Stanley Lam commenced his hospitality career
with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
in 1991 and subsequently took
important roles in various food
and beverage outlets. After his
stellar performance, he was
promoted to outlet manager
in 2004 and later to assistant
director of the food and beverage sector in 2008. Lam joined
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou as a
director of the industry in July
2013 and advanced to executive
assistant manager in 2014. With
his professional knowledge,
great passion and strong leadership, Lam led his team to provide
consistent, excellent service to
distinguished hotel guests.
The Westin Guangzhou
Celebrates World Sleep Day
The Westin Guangzhou celebrated World Sleep Day by delivering
specially customized ‘sleep kits’
to business professionals and
local media on March 18. The
celebration was part of Westin
Hotels and Resorts’ partnership
with the World Sleep Society in
Asia Pacific, which reinforces the
brand’s reputation for offering a
quality night’s sleep on the road,
both at home and in the air.
The Holiday Inn is partnering with
Trevor Lai this month – the famous
author and artist who created
BOOMi plus Bibop – to enhance
your children’s favorite BOOMithemed room. Upon check-in at
Holiday Inn hotels, kids will receive
a BOOMi package that includes a
special passport to collect stamps, a
travel tag and stickers. Once in the
room, kids will be delighted to find
BOOMi bear bathrobes, slippers,
designed amenities and many more
goodies. This promotion is valid
from May 1 to September 30. Visit
www.holidayinnresorts.com/changbaishan for more information.
> 455 Baiyun Lu, Fusongxian County,
Baishan City, Jilin 吉林省白山市抚松县
白云路455号 (439 698 6666)
Garden Spa Getaway
Pamper yourself and a loved one
with the Garden Hotel’s Garden Spa
Getaway package. Premier suites
start from RMB1,428 and include
a one-night stay, a 30-minute back
massage and 30-minute relaxation
time at Angsana Spa, as well as a
buffet breakfast. Prices are subject
to a 15 percent service charge.
> 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District 越秀区环市东路368号 (8333
8989 ext. 3669, rsvn@thegardenhotel.
com.cn)
Uniquely Boutique at LN Hotel Five
Treat yourself and someone special
to a unique experience of historic
Lingnan culture in the Executive
Room at LN Hotel Five before relaxing on a night cruise along the Pearl
River. Packages start from RMB988
and include a one-night stay, night
cruise and breakfast for two.
> LN Hotel Five, 277 Yanjiang Zhong
Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区沿江中路277
号 (8931 0505)
travel
deals
Spring Staycation at Chimelong Hotel
Sometimes the best holidays are only a few miles away. Affordable and
convenient, staycations bring the benefits of ultimate relaxation and
prepared meals without the hassle of airports and crowds. Celebrate your
holiday at Chimelong Hotel with delicious feasts and endless entertainment for the whole family. Packages start at RMB1,698 and include theme
park tickets, five-star hotel accommodation and a luxurious breakfast.
Reserve your getaway today – the promotion is available from May 1
through June 30.
> Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District, Guangzhou 广州市番
禺区番禺大道长隆酒店 (8478 6838)
Experience the Hengqin Bay Fantasy Tour
Ready to escape the steamy season and plan a rejuvenating weekend
getaway? Head to Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel this spring and slip into
a relaxing holiday beneath the azure skies of Zhuhai. Hengqin Bay Water
World promises a splash of fun on waterslides, lazy rivers and more.
Take advantage of the Fantasy Tour package that starts at RMB1,498
and includes a one-night stay in a guestroom, two tickets to the Ocean
Kingdom or Circus and access to all hotel amenities and services.
> Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District,
Zhuhai 珠海市横琴新区富祥湾长隆横琴湾酒店 (0756-299 8888)
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 7 3
listings
Copies of our editions are in special magazine
stands at each of the venues marked with
RESTAURANT
ASIAN
INDIAN (south
ASIAN)
Bombay Grill Cuisine of India 2 Aiguo Lu,
Overseas Chinese Village (opposite Holiday
Inn City Centre Hotel Lobby), Yuexiu District (8359 4533)
孟买印度餐厅, 越秀区环市东路华侨新村爱国路2号
(假日酒店正门对面)
Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan
(0769-2200 1888)
和日本料理 , 东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号东莞万
达文华酒店 1 楼
Bangkok Bar No. 10, 104 Xingsheng Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801
9391)
曼谷吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号 104 铺
I by Inagiku 5/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun
Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(6628 6628)
稻菊日本料理 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州
w 酒店 5 楼
Hero North 2, G/F, Tianhe Hui Shopping
Mall, 160 Tianhe Zhijie, Tianhe District
(3886 6138)
天河区天河直街 160 号天河汇商业广场首层北 02
号
BAKERY &
DESSERT
Kaiseki Japanese Restaurant 4/F, Lobby
No. 2, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao,
Panyu District (8478 6838 ext. 61488)
怀石料理日本餐厅 , 番禺区迎宾路长隆酒店二号大
堂4层
Hot Basil Thai Cuisine 1) Shop G4-5,
522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330
2183); 2) 2/F, Unit 205, 75 Tianhe Dong
Lu, Tianhe District (8558 3988)
泰地道 1) 越秀区惠福东路 522 号 G4-5 铺 ; 2) 天
河区天河东路 75 号二楼 205 铺
Awfully Chocolate M50, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District
(www.awfullychocolate.com)
天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 M50
Koyama Robatayaki Sushi 1) 4/F, Electronic Bldg, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8732 2022); 2) 3F, Ping An Building, 50-160 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District
(3886 8038); 3) Shop 101, 1/F, Times
Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District
(3882 1846)
小山日本料理 1) 越秀区环市东路 403 号电子大厦
4 楼 ; 2) 天河区体育东路 150-160 号平安大厦 3 楼 ;
3) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 1 楼 101 店
Roku Roku G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 177
Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (2223 3066)
六绿 , 天河区天河北路 177 号
Little India Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
Units 103-104, Edinburgh International
Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (3878 1353) 越秀区珠江新城华
利路2号爱丁堡国际公寓103-104号铺
Sushi Love Shop B1-008B, B/F, Grandview
Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8372
0178)
天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场负一层 B1-008B 商
铺
Punjabi Indian Cusine 2/F, Guotai Hotel,
376 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8382
4542 / 8382 4596) 本杰比印度料理, 越秀区环市
东路376号国泰宾馆2楼
Sushi Oh 1) Shop 1129-1, UU Park, Mall
of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe
District (3832 5541); 2) 3/F, China Plaza,
Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8364
1039)
寿司皇 1) 天河区花城大道 89 号天河城 UU Park
美食中心 1129-1 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区中山三路 33 号
中华广场 3 楼
The Tandoor-Guangzhou 2/F, Asia International Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (6260 8999)
天都里印度餐厅 , 越秀区 环市东路 326 号亚洲国际
大酒店二层
Fusion Japan 102B-105, Pearl River City
Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3838 5477)
非常日本 , 天河区珠江新城华利路 25 号珠江都荟
102B-105
Full House 442 Huifu Donglu, Yuexiu District (8333 3882)
越秀区惠福东路 442 号
He Japanese Restaurant 1/F, 208 Dongzong
7 4 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
VIETNAMESE
District Bo Ho No. 20 Jianshe Si Malu
(next to Oggi) Yuexiu District (8356 7059)
越秀区建设四马路 20 号
Indochine 57 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe
District (2893 5253)
天河区天河东路 57 号
Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine 1) 1/F,
11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8375
3600); 2) 511 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8318 9715)
越茗苑越式美食 1) 越秀区建设六马路 11 号首层 ; 2)
越秀区惠福东路 511 号
Pho Kim Saigon No. B110, -1/F, IFC shopping mall, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District ((Mr. Wong: 138 2516 5093)
天河区珠江新城 IFC 国金天地负一层 B110 铺
Lombok Indonesian Restaurant 522 Huifu
Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (020-8306 5831)
越秀区惠福东路 522 号
California Roll Restaurant 1) Shop 101,
55 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8370
3288); 2) ; 12 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu
District(8376 5763); 3) No. 107,Building
31,Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3827 8599)
加州卷 1) 越秀区建设六马路 55 号 101 铺 ; 2)越秀
区建设六马路 12 号 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城猎德大道
31 号中海璟晖 107 号
Soi 5
G/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu,
Yuexiu District (8388 3821)
越秀区建设六马路 1 号誉海食街一楼
Nha Trang Vietnamese Restaurant 2/F,
Guangzhou Yijian Building, 3-7 Jianshe Liu
Malu (8373 6663)
芽莊越式料理越秀区建设六马路 3-7 号广州一建
大厦二层
INDONESIAN
JAPANESE
Mr. Thai Shop 201 (above Starbucks on
Xingsheng Lu), 31 Liede Dadao, Tianhe
District (8660 6822)
天河区猎德大道 31 号二楼 201 ( 兴盛路风情街星
巴克上 )
Lemon Leaf 32 Dezheng Nan Lu, Yuexiu
District (8381 5981)
柠檬叶越南餐厅 , 越秀区德政南路 32 号
Taste of India 165 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District
(8350 7688, 8357 2688)
印斯味餐馆酒廊 , 越秀区淘金路 165 号国际大酒店
二层
Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No. 1619, Bldg A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8760 5258); 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu,
Yuexiu District (8376 5075) ; 3) Shop 1-3,
2/F, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805
1586)
香 兰 印 尼 餐 厅 1) 越 秀 区 环 市 东 路 475 号 A 区
16-19 号 ; 2) 越秀区建设六马路一号 ( 靠东风东
路口 ); 3) 天河区兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 2 层 1-3 铺
Scan the QR code
for more listings
Tairyo Teppanyaki 1) 2/F, Zhizhunhui, 263
Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8559 8937); 2) 2/F, Guangyi Bldg,
34-38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360
1371); 3) Shop 3008, 3/F, Baiyun Wanda
Plaza, Baiyun District (2332 0061); 4) Shop
3009, 3/F, Guilan Wanda Plaza, Nanhai
District, Foshan (0757-6685 3568); 5) Shop
3005, 3/F, Panyu Wanda Plaza, Panyu District (2293 8935)
大渔铁板烧 1) 珠江新城华穗路 263 号至尊汇二楼 ;
2) 越秀区华乐路 34-38 号广怡大厦 2 楼 ; 3) 白云
区万达广场室内步行街 3 层 3008 铺 ; 4) 佛山市南
海区桂澜北路 28 号万达广场三层 3009 铺;5) 番
禺万达广场三层 3005 铺
THAI
Amaze Shop G15-16, Xingsheng Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839
9938)
泰赏 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号兴盛汇
Banana Leaf 1) 5/F, World Trade Centre,
371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District
(8776 3738); 2) 2/F, Times Square, 28
Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0728)
蕉叶风味屋 1) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世贸大
厦 5 楼 ; 2) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 2 楼
Tiger Prawn Vietnamese Restuarant 1)
548-552 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District
(8319 1277); 2) 8/F Guangming Plaza, 63
Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8338 1931)
大头虾越式风味 1) 越秀区惠福东路 548-552 号 ;
2) 越秀区西湖路 63 号光明广场 8 楼
OTHER ASIAN
Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong No. 2-2, 3/F,
Xingsheng Hui, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District(3810 4800)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇3楼2-2号
Honey Beam's 27 Huali Lu, Tianhe District
天河区华利路 27 号 (181 0255 3597)
My Old Place B1-012C, Grandview Mall,
228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3855 0866)
天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场
Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Shop
49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 8599)
槟城马来西亚餐厅 , 越秀区环市东路 475 号之三东
都大世界 1 楼 49-51 号
Saba Shop 108-109, 31 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0572)
天河区珠江新城猎德大道 31 号 108-109 铺
Ya Kun Kaya Toast Shop 523, 5/F, GTLand
Winter Mall, 16 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhuji-
ang Xincheng, Tianhe District
天河区珠江新城珠江东路 16 号高德置地冬商场 5
层 523 (8526 9606)
Cheri Patisserie L/1, Kabin Dasha, 379
Shougouling Lu, Tianhe District
天河区瘦狗岭路 379 号卡宾大厦首层
Emmaus Bakery 1 Congyun Lu (opposite
Poly Hotel), Baiyun District (3663 5171,
emmaus@yeah.net)
麦子烘焙 , 白云区从云路 1 号商铺(保利山庄酒店
的对面)
Maison Delice Ice Cream 64 Xiadu Lu,
Haizhu District (French/English: 139 2894
2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 0604)
玛利兹法式冰淇淋,海珠区下渡路 64 号
Mr. Bean 1) Shop 104, Starlight Walk,
352-354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District
(189 2759 4161); 2) B1, Grandview Mall,
228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (189 2959
0831)
1) 海珠区新港中路 352-354 号环球星光城 104 铺 ;
2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 B1
Perma Bakery 38 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu
District (8380 7050)
朴门面包工房 , 越秀区建设五马路 38 号
The Mandarin Cake Shop Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe
District (3808 8886)
文华饼店 , 天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店
White Swan Deli 1/F, White Swan Hotel,
Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street,
Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30840)
美食屋,荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼
CAFES
2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe
District (3883 8888 ext. 3304)
全日制餐厅 , 广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大
酒店 2 楼
Chois Coffee 1)Yuanjing Lu, Baiyun Distrct
(8627 2081); 2)559 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe
District(8523 8363); 3)27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District(3855 9019)
崔逸斯咖啡 1) 白云区远景路 3 社 1 号 ; 2) 天河区
天河北路 559 号首层 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城华利路
27 号
DownTown
Shop 102-103, Peace
World Apartment, 29 Jianshe Wu Malu,
Yuexiu District
啡悦 , 越秀区建设五马路 29 号好世界公寓首层
102-103 号铺
H2O 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,3
Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3813 6688)
H2O 池畔吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力
丽思卡尔顿酒店 4 楼
Henry’s Coffee and Bakery Shop 101, 80
Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (3893 9367)
天河区珠江新城花城大道 80 号 101 铺
Kafelaku Coffee 1) Shop 1516, 1/F, China
Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8373 8221); 2) Haiyue Lu, Tianhe
District (3827 9021); 3) 1/F, Guangwu
Hotel, No. 101, 603 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Dis-
listings
trict (8754 4117); 4) Fortune Plaza, 116 Tiyu
Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 1325) 猫屎咖
啡 1) 中山三路33号中华广场1楼西门1516铺; 2) 天
河区海月路 (近海风路楼; 3) 天河路603号之101号广
武酒店1楼 4) 体育东路116号财富广场
Lady 7 Café 2/F, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe
District (3868 2008)
天河区天河东路 75 号 2 楼
Laihui Coffee 1/F, 84 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu,
Tianhe District (2984 7242)
来回咖啡 , 天河区天河南一路 84 号首层
Lobby Lounge 2/F, White Swan Hotel,
Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street,
Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818)
月兔吧,荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 2 楼
Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich
Lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong,
Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3301)
马天尼 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特
大酒店大堂
菡路 28 号珠江新岸公寓首层
Naughty Bean Shop B1, B/F, South Zone,
Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao,
Tianhe District (3831 5355)
天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇南区负一层 B1 号
People's Café (open 24 hours) 1) 1/F, 35
Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376
6677); 2) Shop 106-107, 8 Xingsheng Lu,
Tianhe District (3805 1528) 1) 越秀区建设五马
路35号大院一楼; 2) 天河区兴盛路8号106-107铺;
Pacific Coffee 1) Shop A, South Gate, 1/F,
Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District
(8558 8263); 2) Shop MU06, TaiKoo Hui
Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe
District (3868 2026, 3868 2030); 3) Shop
A15 (Lobby), G/F, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe
District; 4) Shop 103, G/F, Westmin Plaza,
48 Zhongshan Qi Lu, Liwan District (8132
9797); 5) Shop 103, East Hope Bldg, 515
Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8132
9797)
太平洋咖啡 1) 天河区天河路 208 号天河城购物中
心第一层南门廊 A 号商铺 ; 2) 天河区天河路 383
号太古汇商场 MU06 号铺 ; 3) 天河区体育西路 191
号一层自编号 A15 单元 ( 写字楼大堂内 ); 4) 荔湾区
中山七路 48 号西门口广场 1 楼 103 铺 ( 近地铁西
门口站 D 出口 ); 5) 越秀区东风中路 515 号东照大
厦 103 铺
Teddy Coffee Shop Shop D2, South
end of Mall of the World, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (8888 8565)
天河区珠江新城花城汇南区 3001 商铺 D2
The Coffee Club 1) B101, Southern District,
Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu
District (8302 2508, www.coffeeclub.com);
2) G113-G114, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District; 3) Shop 1013, Diwang Plaza, Jiaochang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District
1) 越秀区建设大马路 18 号保利中环广场南区 B101
铺 ; 2) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 113-114 号铺 ( 近保利心
语花园 ); 3)越秀区较场西路 26 号地王广场 1013
号铺
Four Seasons 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott
Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666
6888 ext. 3123)
四季 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店1楼
Lai Heen 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,
3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3813 6688)
丽轩中餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力
丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼
Lai Wan Market 2/F, The Garden Hotel
Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8333 8989 ext.3922)
荔湾亭 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼
Lao Yang Dumplings Unit 14, Street Two,
Huanan Country Garden Main Gate, Panyu
District (180 0222 9433)
番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园正门右侧商业 2 街 14
铺
Le Chinois 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich,
988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3342) 南粤宫, 天河区广州
大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼
Nan’s Kitchen Shop 1-6, 2/F, Xingsheng
Hui, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(3839 6878)
天河区珠江新城兴盛汇 2 楼 1-6 铺
Hoi Fan 1) Shop 16, The Canton Place,
Haifeng Road, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District; 2) Shop 26, The Canton Place,
Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3862 1433); 3) 3F, Fall, G.T Land
Plaza, 11-13 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3869 2704); 4)
3F, Onelink Walk Shopping Mall, 230-232
Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2206); 5)
2F, Central Plaza (South Tower), 18 Jianshe
Da MaLu, Huanshi Dong Lu, YueXiu District
(8302 2281)
开饭 , 1) 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 16 号 ; 2) 天河区
珠江新城广粤天地 26 号 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城珠江
东路 11-13 号 ; 4) 天河区天河路 230 号- 232 号
高德置地[秋]商场 3 楼 ; 5) 越秀区环市东建设大
马路 18 号保利中环广场南塔 2 楼
Jade River 3/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan
District (8188 6968 ext. 30818)
玉堂春暖,荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 3 楼
Peach Blossom Chinese Restaurant 3/F,
The Garden Hotel,Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi
Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.
3316) 桃园馆中餐厅, 越秀区环市东路368号花
园酒店3楼
Wuu’s Hong Kong Cuisine Shop 103-107,
B1/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District
(8757 0062)
吴係茶餐厅 , 天河区天河东路 75 号 B1 楼 103-107
Yan Yu 4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680
7828) 宴遇中餐厅, 天河区珠江新城冼村路26号
广州w酒店
FUSION
CHINESE
Din Tai Fung Shop 35, M/F, Taikoo Hui, 383
Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8181)
天河区天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 M 层 35 铺
Food Street 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott
Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666
6888 ext. 3156)
食街 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店1楼
british
Orient Palace G/F, 875 Renmin Bei Lu
(beside Guangdong Art Institute), Yuexiu
District (8136 2438, 8136 2439) 芳廷餐厅, 越
秀区人民北路875号首层(广东画院侧)
The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional English style bar that fosters a cosy intimate
atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an extensive menu of Western favorites and
different theme nights throughout the
whole week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550
3038); 2) On the right side of the Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu
District (3482 4882, www.tavernchina.
com)
致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆 ;
2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧
Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304
Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8355
3012 / 8355 3091)
莎米屋 , 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 2 楼
Turkish
Bosphorus Restaurant 1) Shop 9, Zhaoqing Bldg, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8356 3578, 8356 3753) 2) 1 Jianshe
Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 7644)
铂斯土耳其餐厅 1) 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大
厦 9 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设六马路 1 号 2 楼
Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ
1) 1-3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, between
Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store, Yuexiu
District (8349 4170, 8349 4171); 2) Shop
102 & 114, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31
Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, TianHe
District(3801 5002)
1)苏坦土耳其烧烤餐厅, 越秀区环市东路367号1-3
楼 ( 白云宾馆与友谊商店夹位处 ); 2) 广州市天河区
珠江新城兴盛路 31 号中海璟晖华庭二期商铺 102
& 114
WESTERN
AMERICAN
Element Fresh 1) Shop L302, TaiKoo
Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District
(3808 8506); 2) G/F, 42 Qingfeng Jie,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(3828 8482)
新元素, 1) 天河区天河路383号太古汇广场L302店;
2) 天河区珠江新城清风街42号首层
13 Factories 7 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu
(southwest corner of Chengjian Tower,
near Tianhe Dasha North Gate), Tianhe
District (3884 9230)
十三行 , 天河区体育西路天河北街 7 号(城建大厦
西南角 , 天河大厦北门)
63 Burger & Booze 12,13 Bravo Plaza, 1
JinSui Road. Zhu Jiang New Town. Tianhe District. Guangzhou (3888 5086)
珠江新城金穗路 1 号邦华环球广场 12.13 铺
Chicken Express
1) 11 Jianshe Liu
Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5379); 2)109-2
Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8376 5379)
1) 快快基 , 越秀区建设六马路 11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江
新城华就路 2 号 109 之二
CANTONESE
Chaly’s Daily Shop 28, The Canton Place,
Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3862 1305)
茶里 , 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 28 号
SYRIAN
Cajun House 1)2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu
District (8383 3380, cajunhouse.org); 2)Shop
106, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Liede
Dadao, Tianhe District (8777 7377)
1)越秀区建设五马路 2 号卡真屋;2)天河区猎德
大道 31 号中海璟晖华庭 106 铺
Flavors of China 3/F, White Swan Hotel,
Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street,
Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818)
风味餐厅,荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 3 楼
Bing Sheng Restaurant 1) 33 Dongxiao Lu,
Haizhu District (3428 6910); 2) 168 Tianhe
Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 8683); 3)
1-4/F, Wufeng Hotel, 438 Jiangnan Dadao
Nan, Haizhu District (8447 2844)
炳胜 1) 海珠区东晓路 33 号 ; 2) 天河区天河东路
168 号 ; 3) 海珠区江南大道南 438 号五凤酒店 1-4
楼
MIDDLE EASTERN
3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1
Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382
8299)
1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 9-11
号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布
鲁咖啡馆 , 近发展中心 ; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海
食街 11-13 号铺
Rooster King 110 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe
District
天河区兴盛路110号
Arcade No. 3, Taigucang Warf, 124 Gexin
Lu, Haizhu District (2810 1581)
三和仓 食酒屋 , 海珠区革新路 124 号太古仓 3 号
西门
Foods 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3
Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(3813 6688) 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 广州富力
丽思卡尔顿酒店1楼
Grandma’s Home L6, Happy Valley, 36
Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 6510)
天河区马场路 36 号太阳新天地 6 楼
River Café 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan
District (8188 6968 ext. 30818)
流浮阁,荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼
Gail’s Place American Cuisine & Bar
Poly Champagne Garden, 32 Huali Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(8350 1667)
天河区珠江新城华利路 32 号 , 保利香槟花园首层
Ricci Creative Eats
Shop 015B, G/F,
Popark Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road,
Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China (Across
the street from IKEA) (3809 6330)
天河区林和中路 63 号东方宝泰购物广场首层(宜
家家居对面)
The Brew Sports Bar & Grill
 1)
Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road
from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu
District (3482 0401); 2) West Section,
Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549);
FRENCH
Chez Max G/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale
Street, Yuexiu District (8360 2157)
越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦一层拐角处
The Connoisseur 3/F, The Garden Hotel,
Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8333 8989 ext.3964)
名仕阁 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 3 楼
Jardin d’Olive No. 101, 48 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8750 6440)
橄榄园 , 天河区体育西路 48 号 101
La Marina Shop G20, 10 Xingsheng Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3888
0805)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号兴盛汇 G20 铺 ( 近保
利心语花园 )
Le Grill 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988
Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District
(3883 8888 ext. 3344)
香榭丽舍扒房,天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰
索菲特大酒店 6 楼
Les Trois Gros Bistro 5 Xincheng Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 5507)
三人行 , 天河区天河东路信诚南街 5 号
Sainte Maxime Shop G19, 11-17 Xingguo
Lu, Liede, Tianhe District (3810 9300)
天河区猎德兴国路 11-17 兴盛汇 G19 号铺
GERMAN
1920 Restaurant 1) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu,
Yuexiu District; 2) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76,
The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142)
1920 咖啡厅 1) 建设六马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 2) 天河
区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, 72, 76
号铺
Munich 1820 Shop 102, 7 Xingsheng Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3703
3309)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 102 铺
Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui,
383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333)
宝莱纳 , 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L307
Pearl River 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party
Pier Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone,
Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8413 2692)
德国主题餐厅 , 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创意
艺术区 A 区大米仓二楼
Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant
G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe
Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8755 5564)
运达餐吧 , 天河区天河北路 175-181 号祥龙花园首
层(市长大厦西面)
ITALIAN
An-tico Shop L 304, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383
Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 9028)
天河区天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼第三层 L304
号
Bocca Kitchen + Bar Shop 110, Bldg T25,
The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 7 5
05
May 5 thu
M83 Live in Hong Kong, 8pm, HKD480.
KITEC-Starhall (www.pklive.com)
French electronic music band M83 is
coming to Hong Kong as part of their
2016 world tour.
The band’s name is an abbreviation
for Messier 83 – a spiral galaxy in
the Hydra constellation 15 million
light years away. Prepare to be taken
away!
May 12 THU
listings
Xincheng, Tianhe District (8759 1558)
天河区珠江新城海风路凯旋新世界 T25 栋 110 铺
May 14 SAT
Hamlet, 3.40pm, HKD240. Palace APM
(www.cinema.com.hk)
Benedict Cumberbatch takes on
the title role of Shakespeare’s great
tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner
(Posh, Chimerica) and produced
by Sonia Friedman Productions,
National Theatre Live will broadcast
this eagerly awaited production live
to cinemas.
May 20 FRI
Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe
Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); 2) A7,
Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng
Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499)
邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场 3 楼 ;
2) 东莞市东城南路 168 号新世界豪圆第一居 A7 号
Alfresco Langham Place, Guangzhou, 638
Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8916
3388)
海珠区新港东路 638 号 广州南丰朗豪酒店
The Italian Restaurant 3/F, East Tower,
Zhujiang Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8386 3840, www.xiaojiefengqing.
com)
小街风情 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦东座 3
楼
Bondi Bar and Restaurant No. 3, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu (next to Chinese Hotpot and above Pandan), Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3809 8064)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 3 层 3 铺
Limoni 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,
3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3813 6688)
意轩 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡
尔顿酒店 3 楼
Oggi Trattoria & Pizzeria
1) 1 Tiyu
Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 5882); 2)
Shop 106, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862
0240); 3)Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe
District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun Garden,
Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196)
www.oggirestaurant.com
卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区体育东路 1 号 ( 近黄埔大道 );
2) 天河区珠江新城海风街广粤天地 106 ; 3) 天河区
兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 4) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园
首层
May 13-15
FRI-SUN
Affordable Art Fair 2016, 12-9pm at
Friday; 11am-7pm during weekend,
HKD150. Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Hall 3DE (www.hkticketing.com)
Looking to decorate your humble
abode with creative artwork but
don’t want to pay an arm and a leg
for it? Then pay a visit to Affordable
Art Fair’s 4th edition. Held from May
13 to May 15, the exhibition will
showcase thousands of artworks
from over 110 local and international galleries – all priced between
HKD1,000 to HKD100,000.
May 13-26
FRI-THU
Le French May 2016, 8pm, various
prices. (www.hkticketing.com)
Since its creation in 1993, Le French
May has grown to become one of
the largest French arts festivals in
Asia staging over 500 French-themed
events around the city. Join in for
two weeks of visual arts, classical
and contemporary music, dance,
multi-arts performances, cinema and
fashion.
7 6 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Latin Grillhouse 1) 3/F, Wing Kin Square,
29-31 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District
(8331 9118); 2) 4/F, Grandview Plaza, 228
Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3833 0052)
拉丁餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路 29-31 号荣建大厦 3
楼 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 4 楼
Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, 8pm,
HKD580-900. AsiaWorld Expo (www.
pklive.com)
Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike are a
Belgian and producer duo of brothers Dimitri and Michael Thivaios.
They currently hold the number one
spot on DJ Magazine’s annual Top
100 DJs poll. Not a Friday night to
miss for all electronic music lovers!
May 28 SAT
Tristan’s Texmex Restaurant and Bar
Unit 101, 25 Liuyun Yi Jie, Tianhe Nan
Lu, Tianhe District (139 2608 0256)
天河区天河南路六运一街 25 号 101 ( 地铁体育西路
B 或 H 出口 )
PIZZA
Mill House Pizza A151, 186 Dishifu Lu, Liwan District (8890 1090)
荔湾区第十甫路 186 号 A151 铺
The Carousel 30/F, The Garden Hotel,
Guangzhou, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3996)
凌璇阁 , 越秀区环市东路花园酒店 30 层
The Cascade Cafe 1/F, The Garden Hotel,
Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8333 8989 ext.3909)
观瀑廊咖啡厅 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1
楼
Catch 100/F Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (8883 3888)
佰汇鲜 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒
店 100 楼
The Eating Table No. 401, 4/F, GTLand
Winter Mall, Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zjujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (8398 0502)
天河区珠江新城珠江东路高德置地东商场店 4 层
401 室
Ebony 4/F, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou,
389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8884)
天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店 4 楼
G Restaurant 22/F, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (8550 8025/8026)
天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号富力君悦大酒店 22
楼
Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza,
Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376
5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679);
3) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36
Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317)
1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江
新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场
路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场
Oggi Pizzeria
1) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1
Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District
(8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com
卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 2) 越秀
区建设四马路天伦花园首层
Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1) 101,
8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3886 2675); 2) 102, Unit 22, Creative Park, Jihua Si Lu, Chancheng District,
Foshan (0757-8226 4606); 3) Section 2, Yijia
Yuan, 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan
爱尔兰西餐酒吧 1) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号 101;
2) 佛山市禅城区季华四路创意产业园 22 栋 102; 3)
中山市兴中道 7 号颐嘉苑 2 卡
Summer House Directly behind the
Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi,
Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374,
www.summerhouse.com.cn)
佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里(嫁娶屋正后面)
The Kitchen Table 2/F, W Guangzhou, 26
Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (6680 7816)
标帜餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒
店
Tomatoes Pizzeria G5, 11 Xingsheng Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839
9523)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 G5
No. 9 Garden 1) 9 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu
District (8376 6197); 2) WM28, Lingnan
Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (07578335 6510, www.no9garden)com
9 号花园 1) 越秀区建设六马路 9 号 ; 2) 佛山禅城区
岭南天地 WM28
RUSSIAN
Tomomi Itano ASIA TOUR 2016, 8pm,
HKD280-880. KITEC-Starhall (www.
pklive.com)
Tomomi Itano, a former member
of the popular Japanese girl band
AKB48 will be in Hong Kong as part
of her 2016 Asia Tour with an energetic performance of passionate lyrics and stunning stage effects.
OTHER WESTERN
Osteria il Matto Shop 22, G/F, Building 1,
Poly Champagne Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9719)
天河区珠江新城华利路保利香槟花园一栋首层 22 号
LATIN AMERICAN
Olivia Newton-John Live in Hong
Kong, 8pm, HKD488-1,288. Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Grand Hall (www.hkticketing.com)
Olivia Newton-John’s appeal seems
to be timeless. Since her last concert
in Hong Kong back in 2012, loyal fans
have been awaiting the return of the
vibrant and creative singer, actress,
songwriter and philanthropist. Now,
she is back in town for a stunning
evening of music that is sure to be
remembered for years to come!
Solo Tapas Shop 105, 1/F, North Tower,
Huale Bldg, 57 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District
(8784 7850)
越秀区华乐路 57 号华乐大厦北塔一楼 105 铺
Arbat Restaurant G6, Xingsheng Hui, 17
Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3847 9186)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 17 号 G6 铺
Katusha 1/F, Binghua Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei
Lu, Tianhe District (8729 9083)
天河区天河北路 2 号冰花酒店首层
Spanish
Mezomd Cafe Shop 112-116, Canton Place,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3831
6227)
曼索蒂 , 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 112-116 号铺
Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F, Oakwood
Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 2828, 3883 3883 ext. 6704)
天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 16 楼
Pétrus Grill Room 3/F, Lobby 1, Chimelong
Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478
6838)
帕图斯扒房 , 番禺区番禺大道长隆酒店 1 号大堂 3
层
Prime 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel,
122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888
ext. 3468)
扒房 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 楼
Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz.com)
天河区体育东路 42 号
Shameen 1618 16-18 Shamian Nan Lu,
Shamian Island, Liwan District (8121 1618)
荔湾区沙面岛沙面南路 16-18 号
listings
Silk Road Grill 1/F, White Swan Hotel,
Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street,
Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818)
丝绸之路西餐厅,荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1
楼
Social & Co. Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804
9243, www.socialandco.com)
天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 112-113 铺
District (8769 6288) 2) Next to the Huashan
Hotel, Yuexiu District (8756 9109)
骏德酒业 , 1) 越秀区环市东路 422 号东都大世界 C
区 57-60 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区华山宾馆旁
Justwine Cellar Chain Store 1) 90 Tianhe
Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (8758 0807); 2)
Unit 11-3, G/F, Guangzhou International
Trade Center, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District
(3825 0440)
神之水滴葡萄酒连锁店 1) 天河区天河南一路 90 号 ;
2) 天河区天河北路广州国际贸易中心地铺一层 11-3
单元
Mouton Cadet Wine Bar 9 Jianshe Liu Malu,
Yuexiu District (8376 6197)
越秀区建设六马路 9 号
Summergate Unit 2409, 24/F, China International Center, Bldg B, 33 Zhongshan San
Lu, Yuexiu District (2883 6800, www.summergate.com)
美夏 , 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华国际中心 B 塔 24
层 2409 单元
Summer House Directly behind the
Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi,
Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374,
www.summerhouse.com.cn)
佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里(嫁娶屋正后面)
Three Drops Kitchen & Bar 10 Xietianli,
Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan
佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里 10 号 (0757 8203
1400)
Urban Pot No. 27, Zone A, Zhujiang Party
Pier and Art Culture District, 118 Modiesha
Dajie, Haizhu District (8413 2879)
海珠区磨碟沙 118 号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意园 A 区
27 号铺
Wilber’s 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101, www.wilber.com.cn)
越秀区竹丝岗二马路 62 号
Zacup North gate of Weijiasi Furniture
Market (next to Mall of the World),
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3835
5430, 3835 5231)
天河区珠江新城花城汇旁维家思广场北门
Liqueur
Pearl Red 3302 Banghua Huanqiu Square, 1
Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(6663 2298, www.pearlred.com)
天河区珠江新城金穗路 1 号邦华环球广场 3302
WINE
ASC Fine Wine No. 1705, Tower B, Centre
Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8666
8683, 8666 8021)
圣皮尔精品葡萄酒 , 天河区林和西路 161 号中泰广
场 B 塔 1705
Aussino World Wines Rm 2017, Southern
Securities Bldg, 148 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe
District
富隆酒窖 , 天河区体育东路 148 号南方证券大厦
2017 室
East Meets West Fine Wines Room 507, Vili
International, 167 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8327 4162, www.emw-wines.com)由西
往东 (上海) 贸易有限公司深圳分公司, 天河区林和
西路167号威尼国际公寓写字楼507室
Everwines 108 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3821 2195)
天河区珠江新城海风街 108 号
Everwise Wine Ltd. D7, 15/F, Jian He Centre, 110 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880
4860)
永醇酒业 , 天河区体育西路 110 号建和中心 15 楼
D7
Jebsen Fine Wines 28/F, Tower B, China
International Centre, 33 Zhongshan San Lu,
Yuexiu District (8713 7155, www.jebsenfinewines.com)
捷成中国贸易有限公司 , 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华
国际中心 B 塔 28 楼
Jointek 1) Shop 57-60, Section C, Dongdu
Da Shi Jie, 422 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu
Torres China Guangzhou Office Rm G, 6/F
Jianhe Bldg, 111-115 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3887 0367, info@torres.com.cn)
桃乐丝葡萄酒贸易有限公司 , 天河区体育西路 111115 号建和中心 6 楼 G 室
NIGHTLIFE
Bondi Bar and Restaurant No. 3, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu (next to Chinese Hotpot and above Pandan), Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3809 8064)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 3 层 3 铺
The Brew Sports Bar & Grill
 1) Unit
9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu
Dadao (across the road from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu District (3482
0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan,
Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13,
Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu,
Yuexiu District (8382 8299)
1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 9-11
号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布
鲁咖啡馆 , 近发展中心 ; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海
食街 11-13 号铺
Brussels Belgian Beef Cafe Shop 133B,
Starlight Walk, 354 Xingang Zhong Lu,
Haizhu District (8412 3032)
海珠区新港中路 354 珠影星光城 133b 铺
Catwalk West of the South Gate of Guangzhou Sport University, 163 Tianhe Bei Lu,
Tianhe District (6286 9999)
天河区天河北路 163 号广州体育学院南门西侧 ( 喜
聚 PTV3 楼 )
Cave Bar B/F, Pearl River Bldg (East Side),
360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386
3660)
墨西哥酒吧 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦 ( 东 )
地下
The Churchill Bar 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton,
Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688)
邱吉尔酒吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力
丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼
D Label 1/F, Zhujiang Yingbo Beer Museum, Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Xingang
Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8332 9888)
海珠区新港东路磨碟沙大街 118 号琶醍酒吧街珠江
英博国际啤酒博物馆 1 楼
Duo Club 16 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (English: 137 1077 0232; Español: 187
0207 4849; Chinese: 134 2402 1170)
元素吧 , 越秀区建设六马路 16 号首层
Fashion TV Champagne Club Shop 105,
30 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (185 2029
5103)
天河区猎德大道 30 号珠江道商业广场 105 铺
Fei 2-4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680
7825)
妃 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店 2-4
层
GK Club B/F, West Tower, Pearl River Bldg,
360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8387
5177)
大篷车酒吧 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦西座
地下
Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza,
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 7 7
05
listings
MAY 10-14
UNTIL MAY 29
Hong Kong Independent Film
Festival Macau Indies Vision,
2.30pm/5pm/7.30pm/9.30pm; MOP60.
Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural
Centre (www.macauticket.com)
The Macau Indies Vision of Hong
Kong Independent Film Festival will
play some inspirational small-budget,
independent movies, animated films
and documentaries. Their topics
range from martial arts, cancer and
mountaineering to music, painting
and the Macanese.
The 27th Macao Art Festival, for
specific programs, please visit www.
icm.gov.mo
The 27th edition of Macao Arts
Festival (MAF), themed Time, will
launch under the slogan ‘Reshape
Your Imagination: Experience the
Spirit of the Times.’ With 27 captivating programs that fall into seven
categories (Thematic Highlights,
Groundbreakers, Cross-Disciplinary
Creations, Family Entertainment,
Quintessence of Tradition, Concerts
and Exhibitions), MAF is the perfect
occasion for audiences to appreciate
the classics refined through time.
TUE-SAT
MAY 14 sat
MON-SUN
ONGOING
TUE-SAT
Feast of the Drunken Dragon,
Morning; Kuan Tai Temple (near
Senado Square)
The Feast of the Drunken Dragon,
also known as the Drunken Dragon
and Lion Dance Gala, is a traditional
folk festival celebrated by fishmongers in Macao, which later developed
into an annual festivity on the eighth
day of the fourth month of the
lunar calendar. The celebration usually features ‘drunken dances’ with
wooden dragons, lion dances and
distributions of ‘longevity rice’ for
good fortune.
UNTIL MAY 27
SAT-SUN
Abstract Paintings Exhibition
10am-7pm; MOP5. Macao Museum
of Art, Av. Xiao Xing Hai (www.mam.
gov.mo)
After studying fine arts in
Portugal and France in 1952, native Macanese artist Luís Luciano
Demée started building his career
in Portugal under the heartening
wave of abstract painting. His artworks are colorful, magnificent or
elegant, reflecting different stages
of life. In addition to showcasing
Demée’s works, the exhibition will
also display abstract paintings by
other Macanese painters.
JUNE 4, 5, 9
SAT, SUN, THU
Rubber Duck Macau Tour, 10am6pm; Theme games, Macao Science
Centre; Rubber Duck Garden, Macau
Fisherman’s Warf (853-2870 6222)
Florentijn Hofman, a Dutch artist
known for his urban art installations
devised giant, floating yellow ducks,
which have been displayed around
the world in Amsterdam, Osaka,
Sydney, Hong Kong and many other
cities since 2007. The huge rubber creature will take over the sea
between the Macao Science Centre
and Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre. You
can follow its path and have fun in a
series of themed activities.
Macao International Dragon Boat
Races, time TBC; Nam Van Lake
Nautical Center (www.macaudragonboat.com)
This year’s Macau International
Dragon Boat Races will see teams
from Hong Kong, Japan, the US,
the Philippines, China, Thailand,
Singapore, Korea, Australia and
Europe. The Macao International
Dragon Boat Races have grown
to become a grand-scale sporting
event. Every year, thousands of
athletes, based both locally and
abroad, participate in these thrilling races.
Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376
5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3)
Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317)
1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江
新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场
路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场
Hei Hei Club 1/F, 2 Qiaoguang Lu, Yuexiu
District (8331 0012, 8318 2326 for members)
喜喜酒吧 , 海珠区侨光路 2 号首层西面
Hill Bar 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 0206)
小山吧 , 越秀区环市东路 367 号白云宾馆小山景区
Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1)101, 8
Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3886 2675); 2) 102, Unit 22, Creative Park, Jihua Si Lu, Chancheng District,
Foshan (0757-8226 4606); 3) Section 2, Yijia
Yuan, 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan
1)爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101;
2)佛山市禅城区季华四路创意产业园22栋102; 3) 中
山市兴中道7号颐嘉苑2卡
Sapphire Lounge 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District
(8666 6888 ext. 3450)
马天尼吧 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 楼
Social & Co. Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804
9243, www.socialandco.com)
天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 112-113 铺
Song's Club Shop 2-12, Xingsheng Hui,
Xinsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3887 5888)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 3 楼 2-12 铺
Soothe DS 450 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8754 6182)
天河区天河北路 450 号
Hunting No. 101, 1/F, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu,
Yuexiu District (3802 4091)
越秀区建设五马路 36 号 1 楼 101 室
Summer House Directly behind the
Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi,
Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374,
www.summerhouse.com.cn)
佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里(嫁娶屋正后面)
JZ Club The Bucket, Zhujiang Beer Museum, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3446
9831)
海珠区阅江西路珠啤博物馆大酒桶 ( 琶醍 A 区米库
旁 ( 珠江啤酒博物馆 )
Tian Bar 99/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (8883 3399)
天吧 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店
99 楼
Lab Shop 104, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3703 3015, 3703 3013)
研酒室 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 104 室
True Color 276 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu
District (8373 5858, www.truecolorclub.com)
本色 , 越秀区沿江中路 276 号 ( 天字码头东 200 米)
Lazy Guys 105-106, Huaqiao Garden, 1
Zhengping Nan Jie, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu
District (153 6003 3696, 138 0882 9951)
越秀区淘金北路正平南街 1 号华侨乐园 105-106
Wilber’s 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101, www.wilber.com.cn)
越秀区竹丝岗二马路 62 号
Lotus Pond 1/F, The Garden Hotel, 368
Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333
8989 ext.3191)
荷塘雅座 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1 楼
Lucky Jack No.23, Zone A, Party Pier, Yuejiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District
海珠区阅江东路琶醍珠江啤酒厂文化创意园 A 区 23
McCawley’s Bar & Grill
Shop 101,
16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (3801 7000)
天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 101 铺
Mr. Rocky Restaurant & Bar 1) 6-7 Tai Gu
Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (3448
0800); 2) Shop 6-7, Zone B, Party Pier, 118
Modiesha Da Jie, Yuejiang Lu, Haizhu District: 3) 1/F, Time Square Plaza, 28 Tianhe
Bei Lu, Tianhe District
洛奇先生美国西部牛仔餐吧 1) 海珠区革新路 124 号
太古仓 6-7 号仓 ; 2) 海珠区阅江路磨碟沙大街 118
号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区 B 区 06-07 铺 ; 3)
天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 1 楼
The Paddy Field
1) Booth 1A, 1/F,
Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District
(8360 1379); 2) 4/F, Oakwood Premier
Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe
District (8398 6181); 3) // Shop XT204, 2
Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 1023, www.thepaddyfield.com)
田野西餐厅 1) 越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦 1 楼 1A;
2) 天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 ; 3)
佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里 2 号 XT204 铺
Woo Bar 1/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6628
6628)
天 河 区 珠 江 新 城 冼 村 路 26 号 广 州 W 酒 店
ALTH
INT’L MEDICAL
SERVICES
Bellaire Int'l Clinic No. 601, 6/F, East Tower,
Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe
District (3891 0511)
贝利尔诊所,天河北路 28 号时代广场东 6 楼 601
Clifford Hospital Hongfu Lu,Panyu District
(8471 8123, www.cliffordhospital.com)
广东祈福医院 , 番禺区鸿福路
Dr. Sherily Xiao Master of Medicine. 19
years TCM & Acupuncture & Massage &
Physiotherapy Experience.Only for appointment. Fu Lai Garden Shui Yin Zhi Jie Shui
Yin Road Yue Xiu District Guang Zhou.
(Tel: 137 1052 6617. E-mail: xiaoshuilan@
hotmail.com. L5, Zoo station, C exit)
广州市越秀区水阴路水阴直街福莱花园
Eur Am Int’l Medical Center 1/F, North
Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali Lu,
Zhujiang Xincheng (3758 5328, 24hr urgent care: 137 1041 3347, www.
eurammedicalcenter.com)
康辰国际医疗 , 珠江新城华利路 19 号远洋明珠大厦
北座首层
Perry’s Café 1) Rm 201, Binjiang Shui Lian
Mansion, 61 Hongmei Lu, Haizhu District
(8421 8845) 2) Yuebei Building,2/F, 617
Dongfeng Dong Lu (020 8382 2340)
1) 海珠区红梅路 61 号滨江水恋大厦 201; 2) 东风东
路 617 号粤北大厦 2 楼,靠近建设六马路,汉堡王
楼上
Guangzhou Elizabeth Women's Hospital
484 Kangwang Zhong Lu, Liwan District
(24-hour hotline: 400 886 9268, e-mail: inquiries@eliza.hk)
广州伊丽莎白妇产医院国际医疗中心,荔湾区康王
中路 484 号
Pearl Lounge 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (3813 6688)
珍珠吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思
卡尔顿酒店 1 楼
United Family Guangzhou Clinic
1/F, Annex Bldg, PICC Bldg, 301 Guangzhou
Dadao Zhong (4008 919 191, 24-hr urgent
care: 8710 6060)
广州越秀和睦家门诊部 , 广州大道中 301 号人保大
厦南塔副楼首层
Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz.com)
天河区体育东路 42 号
Revolucion Cocktail 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 9960)
天河区珠江新城兴盛路 9 号
Richbaby 34 Nanti Er Malu (near the Tianzi
Wharf), Yuexiu District (6663 9666)
越秀区天字码头南堤二马路 34 号
The River Oyster Bar & Grill 4/F, Zone C,
7 8 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Zhujiang Party Pier Art & Creative Area,
Yuejiang Xi Lu, exit of Modiesha Tunnel,
Haizhu District (138 2604 0956, 135 1277
1631)
海珠区磨碟沙隧道口阅江西路珠江啤酒厂琶醍艺术
创意区 C 区 4 楼
DENTAL CLINICS
All Smile - Dr. Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm
603-604, 6/F, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu
(24-hour hotline: 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am6pm (other times by appointment)
大都会牙科,天河北路 183 号大都会广场六楼 603604
listings
Kaiyi Dental Clinic 11/F, Ice Flower Hotel, 2
Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821,www.kaiyiyk.com)
凯怡牙科诊所,天河北路 2 号冰花酒店 11 层
Smile Dentistry 10/F, A Building of Spring
Square, GT Land Plaza, 85 Huacheng
Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
Distric(3883 8198, 4000 886 823, www.
smile100.com.cn)
微笑牙科,天河区珠江新城花城大道 85 号高德置地
春广场 A 座 10 楼全层
Wisdom International Dental Clinic Room
2008-2010, No.2 Hua Li Road. Zhujiang
Xincheng (Edinburgh International Apartment) (3877 2897). Daily 9:30am-9pm.
广 州 维 思 顿 牙 科 中 心, 珠 江 新 城 华 利
路 2 号 2008-2010 ( 爱 丁 堡 国 际 公 寓 )
HAIR AND NAIL
Hair Code 1) 54 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District
(8359 9964); 2) Shop 5A017-18, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District
(8550 5180); 3) 3/F,South District of Poly
Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu
Distric (8302 2068)
芭曲,1) 越秀区淘金路 54 号 ; 2) 天河区天河路
228 号正佳广场 5 楼 5A017-18; 3) 越秀区建设大
马路保利中环广场南区 3 楼
Hair Corner L225, 2/F, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District
(3808 8338)
天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼第二层 L225 号铺
Magic Hair Salon 1) 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou
Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong
(3734 5022)
1) 广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 7 楼
Nail Culture 1) 121 Poly Champagne Garden, Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe
District (3828 9001); 2) B075, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District
(3806 0297); 3) Shop 8, 1/F, Jiayu Dandun
Sunshine Apartments, 2 Hai’an Lu, Tianhe
District (8398 1076)
奈儿贝蒂美甲 , 1) 天河区珠江新城华穗路保利香
槟 121 号 ; 2) 天河区天河路 208 号正佳广场 5 楼
B075; 3) 天河区海安路 2 号嘉裕丹顿阳光公寓首层
8 号铺
SO’ O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F, 545 Binjiang
Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2)
Shop 103A, World Trade Centre, 371-375
Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760
6299); 3) Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu,
Haizhu District (8419 1022); 4) Shop101,
Fuli Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu,
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District(3826
3718); 5) Shop 15 2/F, Chateau Star River
Hotel, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479
0641); 6) Shop81-82, G/F, New City Plaza,
Olympic Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu
District(3452 1826); 7) Shop 21, Agile Phase
II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692
8686)
苏豪路易士,嘉玛发廊,1) 天河区天河北路 366 号
都市华庭 13 铺 ; 2) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世
界贸易中心首层 103A; 3) 海珠区滨江东路 712 号
101 铺 ; 4) 天河区珠江新城华利路 2 号富力爱丁堡
公寓 101 铺 ; 5) 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼 15 号
铺 ; 6) 番禺区洛溪新城奥园城市花园首层 81-82 号
铺 ; 7) 花都区凤凰北路雅居乐二期 21 号铺
Toni&Guy 1) G/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu,
Tianhe District (English: 8754 2116, Chinese:
8754 2113); 2) M05, B1, Peace World Plaza,
362 Huanshi Dong Lu, Tianhe District (English: 8388 9987, Chinese: 8388 9916)
1) 天河东路 75 号首层 ; 2) 环市东路 362 号好世界
广场负一层
fitness
Body Delight Studio 3/F, Poly Plaza East
Tower, 59 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town,
Tianhe District (3826 7990)
天河区珠江新城华利路 59 号保利大厦东塔三楼
California Fitness 4/F, Seasons
Mall(Summer), GT Land Plaza, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (3808 2787)
加州健身,天河区珠江新城高德置地广场夏商场4楼
Tuning Life 1) 3/F, Shun Tak Business
Center,246 Zhongshan Si Lu, Yuexiu District
(2910 9588). 2) 2/F, 2 Jianshe Wu Malu,
Yuexiu District (2289 0999). 3) 1/F, Oriental
Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666
0968)
1) 越秀区中山四路 246 号信德商务大厦 3 楼 2) 越
秀区建设五马路 2 号二层 3) 越秀区流花路 120 号东
方宾馆 1 号楼首层
Victory Fitness 3/F, Yingjia Garden, 72
Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(3820 3866)
天河区珠江新城金穗路 72 号盈嘉花园 3 楼
True Pilates China
China’s First True Pilates China Studio
&True Pilates NY Instructor Certification
Training Center. Add: 7F/7 Huacheng
Dadao, Zhujiang New Town. www.truepilateschina.com (186 2007 6022)
珠江新城花城大道 7 号 7 楼
SPA
Hua Spa 69/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town,
Tianhe District (8883 3000)
花水疗中心,天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四
季酒店 69 楼
Indoor Tanning 1/F, Yian Plaza, 33 Jianshe
Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (180 2626 6021)
越秀区建设六马路宜安广场中庭南铺
O Spa Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang
Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District
(8396 1234 ext.3520)
天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号广州富力君悦大酒店
www.hm163.com
广州华美英语实验学校,天河区华美路 23 号
berlitz.com 贝立兹中心,天河体育西路107号盛
雅商务中心A2G
Guangzhou Nanfang International School
No.1 South Industrial Park, Yinglong Lu,
Longdong, Tianhe District (3886 6952, 3886
3606, Fax: 3886 3680). www.gnischina.com
广州南方国际学校,天河区龙洞迎龙路龙山工业
园南1号
Eclipse English Education 18D,
No.368, Tianhe Bei Road, GZ
(Tel:38780382,18922769713)
爱誉英语 , 天河北路 , 368 号 , 18D
ISA International School Guangzhou Block
C2-2, 128 Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe District 广州爱莎国际学校, 天河区员村四横路128号
红专厂创意园C2-2 (8890 0909, info@isaschool.
com )
Int’l French School of Guangzhou Favorview
Palace, Tianhe District (3879 7324).www.
efcanton.com.
广州法国学校,天河区汇景新城
BUSINESS
Japanese School of Guangzhou
10 Fengxin Lu, Science City, High-technology and Industrial Zone (Tel: 6139 7023, Fax:
6139 7027). www.jsgcn.com
广州日本人学校,高新技术产业开发区科学城风信
路 10 号
BUSINESS CENTER
Mayland International School Mayland
International Resort, 168 Shanqian Dadao,
Huadu District (3672 8212)
美林湖国际学校,花都区山前大道 168 号美林湖国
际社区
Revive Spa 3/F, Four Points by Sheraton
Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai
Lu, Dongpu (3211 0626; 3211 0888)
活水疗,东圃汇彩路菁映路 1 号广州东圃合景福朋
喜来登酒店 3 楼
Raffles Design Institute 9F, B Tower of
Guangzhou Sinopec Building, No.191, Tiyu
Xi Lu, Tianhe District. (8350 0760; 400 8332
033) gz.raffles.edu.cn
广州莱佛士设计培训学院,天河区体育西路 191 号
中石化大厦 B 塔 9 楼
So Spa with L’Occitane 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong,
Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 2303, 2300)
水疗中心,广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒
店7楼
St.Lorraine Anglo-Chinese School Riverside
Garden, Dashi Town, Panyu District (8458
8252; 8450 7290). www.st-lorraine.com.cn
莱恩英文幼儿园,番禺区大石镇丽江花园
The Ritz-Carlton Spa 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton,
Guangzhou, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New
Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688)
丽思卡尔顿水疗中心,天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号
广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 4 楼
EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOLS
Alcanta International College (AIC) 1130
Baiyun Dadao Nan, Baiyun District (8618
3999; 8618 3000; 8618 3666)
亚加达教育机构国际预科部 , 白云区白云大道南
1130 号 . www.aicib.org
American Int’l School of Guangzhou (AISG)
1) 3 Yanyu Nan Lu, Ersha Island (8735
3393); 2) 19,Kexiang Road Luogang
District,Science Park, Guangzhou (3213
5555)
1) 广州美国人 ,二沙岛烟雨南路 3 号 ; 2) 广州罗岗
区科翔路 19 号
The British School of Guangzhou 983-3
Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District (8709 4788)
广州英国学校 , 白云区同和路 983-3
Utahloy Int’l School www.utahloy.com 1)
800 Shatai Bei Lu, Baiyun District (8720
2019, fax 8704 4296); 2) Sanjiang Town,
Zeng Cheng (8291 4691 fax 8291 3303)
广州誉德莱国际学校,1) 白云区沙太北路 800 号 ;
2) 增城三江镇
Yew Wah International Education School of
Guangzhou Dragon Lake Resort, National
AAAA Tourist Attraction, Huadong Town,
Huadu District, Guangzhou (8683 2662 /
400 850 9778)
广州耀华国际教育学校 广州市花都区花东镇山前旅
游大道学而街 9 号 (比邻国家 4A 级旅游风景区九
龙湖) www.ywies-gz.com
Yihe Int’l Kindergarten Summer Palace,
Tonghe Town, Baiyun District (3623 8230).
颐和国际幼儿园,白云区同和镇颐和山庄
TRAINING
SCHOOLS
Canadian Foreign Language School Cambridgshire Garden, Panyu District (39191868
ext. 0)
广州市番禺区剑桥郡加拿达外国语学校,广州市番
禺区剑桥郡花园
·
·
·
·
·
1) Guangzhou Fortune Plaza [New], 20/F,
West Tower,No.116-118 East Tiyu Road,
Tianhe District; 2) Guangzhou China International Centre [New],14/F, Tower A,No.33,
Zhongshan San 3rd Road,Yuexiu District;
3) The Place [New], 8/F, The Place, No.618
Xingang East Road, Haizhu District;4)
Pearl River Tower, 21/F, Pearl River Tower,
No.15 West Zhujiang Road, Tianhe District;5) City Development Plaza, 25/F, City
Development Plaza, No.189 West Ti Yu
Road, Tianhe District;6) Tianhe Center
Plaza, Tower A, 23/F, Center Plaza, No.161
West Linhe Road, Tianhe District;7)
G.T.Land Plaza, 12/F, Tower A, Phase 1,
G.T, Land Plaza, No.85 Huacheng, Avenue,
Tianhe District;8) Tianhe Teem Tower,
13/F& 27/F, Teem Tower, No.208 Tianhe
Road, Tianhe District;9) Guangdong International Building, 7/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Building, No.339 East Huanshi
Road, Yuexiu District;10) Lai Fung Tower
[Coming Soon], 8/F, Lai Fung Tower, No.761
East Dongfeng Road, Yuexiu District
雷格斯服务式办公室 1) 广州财富广场 , 广州市天河
区体育东路 116-118 号财富广场西塔 20 层 ; 2) 广
州中华国际中心 , 广州市越秀区中山三路 33 号中华
国际中心 A 座 14 层 ; 3) 广州南丰汇环球展贸中心 ,
广州市海珠区新港东路 618 号南丰汇 8 层;4)广
州珠江城 , 广州市天河区珠江西路 15 号珠江城 21
层;5)广州城建大厦 , 广州市天河区体育西路 189
号城建大厦 25 层;6)广州中泰国际广场中心 , 广
州市天河区林和西路161号中泰国际广场23层A座;
7)广州高德置地广场 , 广州市天河区花城大道 85
号高德置地广场第一期 A 座 12 层;8)广州粤海天
河城大厦中心 , 广州市天河区天河路 208 号天河城
侧粤海天河城大厦 13 层 &27 层;9)广东国际大厦 ,
广州市越秀区环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦 7 层;
10)广州丽丰中心 , 广州市越秀区东风东路 761 号
丽丰中心 8 层
Sumo Serviced Office
Tel: 4001828606
Add:1)2nd floor,No319,Yuexiubei
Road,Yuexiu district,GuangZhou. 2) 2ndfloor
Oriental Financial building,No 140,Dongfeng
Road,Yuexiu district,GuangZhou. 1) 广州市越
秀区越秀北路319号盛门商务中心二层。 2) 广州市
越秀区东风西路140号东方金融大厦二层
The Executive Centre 1) Skyfane Tower,
8 Linhe Zhong Lu (2831 7244); 2) Rm 702,
Building No.1, Taikoo Hui (2886 1555)
1) 德事商务中心,1) 天河区林和中路 8 号海航大厦
10 楼 ; 2) 太古汇 1 座 702 室
Clifford School International International
Building, Clifford School, Clifford Estates,
Shiguang Lu, Panyu District (8471 8273;
8471 1441; 8471 1694)
祈福英语实验学校,番禺区市广路
Mandarin House International quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at
your office, home, or our conveniently-located
schools; learn practical and modern Chinese
with experienced teachers. Call us or visit our
school and see why more than 30000 people
have chosen Mandarin House for learning
Chinese!
Tianhe 14F, Tower B, 161 West Linhe Road
广州市天河区林和西路 161 号中泰大厦 B1403 室
Tel: 400 633 5538
E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com
Web:www.mandarinhouse.com
Guangzhou Huamei International School 23
Huamei Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8721 0372).
Berlitz Language Training A2G Shengya
Business Center, 107 Tiyu West Road,
Tianhe (Tel: 3887 9261, 3887 9262) www.
Canadian (Mayland) International
Kindergarten Mayland Garden, Keyun Lu,
Tianhe District (8561 6516)
美林国际幼儿园 , 天河区科韵路美林海岸花园棕林街
48 号
Regus Serviced Office
Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year
Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people
Prices from RMB180 per month
Find more on Regus.cn
Tel: 400 120 1207
Servcorp 54/F, Guangzhou Iconic IFC Tower,
5 Zhujiang Xi Lu (2801 6000) www.servcorp.
com.cn
珠江西路 5 号广州国际金融中心 54 层
Canadian International School of
Guangzhou Cambridgeshire Garden, Nancun Town, Panyu District (3925 5321) www.
cisgz.com
广州加拿大人国际学校,番禺区南村镇雅居乐剑桥
郡花园内
Canadian Internatioanal Kindergarten Agile
Garden, Yinbin Lu, Panyu District (8456
6551).
加拿大国际幼儿园,番禺区迎宾路雅居乐花园
SXSJ Art Center Painting and calligraphy
class in small group. Tailor made corporate
program. www.1980art.com 书香世家艺
术中心,1)天河科韵路美林海岸棕林街54
铺(85671920);2)书画私塾西门口店
(81926383)
HOTEL
Hotels with the sign of a golden key are members
of the Golden Key Alliance.
Panyu Dadao,Panyu
Chimelong Hotel
District (8478 6838, gz.chimelong.com)
长隆酒店 , 番禺区番禺大道
Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Hengqin
New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 8888, www.
chimelong.com)
长隆横琴湾酒店 , 珠海市横琴新区
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 7 9
listings
OPEN DOOR
Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe 215 Linhe Xi Heng
Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999)
广州天河新天希尔顿酒店,天河区林和西横路 215
号 www.guangzhoutianhe.hilton.com
yahoo.com) www.gives.cn
Hotel Nikko Guangzhou 1961 Huaguan Lu,
Tianhe District (6631 8888, www.nikkogz.com)
广州日航酒店 , 天河区华观路 1961 号
Brazil Rm 1403, 10 Huaxia Lu, R&F Center,
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (02083652236; cg. cantao.itamaraty.gov.br)
巴西驻广州总领事馆, 珠江新城华夏路10号富力中
心1403室
Langham Place Guangzhou 638 Xingang
Dong Lu, Haizhu District(8916 3388)
广州南丰朗豪酒店 , 海珠区新港东路 638 号
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 389 Tianhe Lu,
Tianhe District (3808 8888)
广州文华东方酒店 , 天河区天河路 389 号
Park Hyat Guangzhou 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang
New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (3769
1234)
广州柏悦酒店 天河区珠江新城华夏路 16 号
Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (3606
8866, www.pullmanhotels.com)
广州白云机场铂尔曼大酒店 , 广州白云国际机场
Royal Tulip Carat Guangzhou
388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (8396 6866)
广州卡丽皇家金煦酒店,广园中路 388 号
Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel 208 Tianhe Lu,
Tianhe District (6668 8888)
粤海喜来登酒店 , 天河区天河路 208 号
Wine Pairing Dinner
White Swan Hotel
Take an afternoon stroll along the picturesque Guangzhou riverside as it
existed decades ago. Tucked in the historic European quarters of Shamian, the
White Swan Hotel offers stunning views of the Pearl River as well as a tradition of cordial service and unparalleled dining. Come explore this remarkable
landmark and enjoy a night of paired wines at the hotel’s premier Western
restaurant, the exquisite Silk Road Grill. The dinner promotion is priced at
RMB1,280 for two and is subject to a 15 percent service charge. Stop in for a
romantic evening of delectable dishes and sommelier-selected wine. This offer
is not valid during the Canton Fair period.
> Silk Road Grill, 1/F, White Swan Hotel, 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan District 荔湾
区沙面南街1号首层 (8188 6968 ext. 30818, www.whiteswanhotel.com)
Chimelong Penguin Hotel Hengqin New
District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3366, www.chimelong.com)
长隆企鹅酒店, 珠海市横琴新区
Chimelong Circus Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3399, www.chimelong.
com) 长隆马戏酒店, 珠海市横琴新区
China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu
(8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel.com
中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号
Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre 339
Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888)
广州中心皇冠假日酒店 , 环市东路 339 号
Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu
189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District (3690
0888)
广州花都皇冠假日酒店 , 花都区迎宾大道 189 号 .
www.crowneplaza.com
Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City 28
Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City
(8880 0999) www.crowneplaza.com
广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店 , 科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号
DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 391
Dongfeng Lu, Yuexiu District (2833 7215;
2833 2888)
广州希尔顿逸林酒店 , 越秀区东风路 391 号
DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou - Science
City 18 Shuixi Lu, Huangpu District (3223
8888)
广州汇华希尔顿逸林酒店·科学城 , 黄埔区水西路
18 号
DoubleTree by Hilton Heyuan 123 Yuewang
Dadao, Heyuan (0762-2298 888)
河源汇景希尔顿逸林酒店 , 河源市越王大道 123 号
8 0 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Dong Fang Hotel 120 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 9900, www.hoteldongfang.com)
东方宾馆 , 越秀区流花路 120 号
Dusit Devavana Hot Springs & Spa Conghua
Guangzhou 352 Yuquan Dadao, Liangkou
Town, Conghua District (3798 8888, ddch@
dusit.com) 广州从化都喜泰丽温泉度假酒店,从化
区良口镇御泉大道352号
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou 5 Zhujiang
Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
(8883 3888)
广州四季酒店,天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号
Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu
1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211
0888)
广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店 , 东圃汇彩路菁映路 1
号
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou
12, Zhujiang Xi
Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396
1234 www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com)
广州富力君悦大酒店 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12
号
Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 228 Tianhe
Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888)
广州正佳广场万豪酒店,天河区天河路 228 号
Hilton Foshan 127 Lingnan Dadao Bei,
Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8306
9999)
佛山希尔顿酒店 , 佛山市禅城区岭南大道北 127 号
Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun 515-517, Yuncheng
Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6660 0666)
广州白云万达希尔顿酒店 , 白云区云城东路 515517 号 www.hilton.com.cn/guangzhoubaiyun
Guangzhou Women’s Int’l Club (GWIC) For
contact information, visit www.gwic.org
Australia 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 3814 0111; Fax:
3814 0112) www.guangzhou.china.embassy.
gov.au
澳大利亚领事馆,临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12
楼
Belgium Room 0702, 7/F, R & F Center, Unit 2,
10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3877 2351; Fax: 3877 2353)
天河区珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 7 楼 0702 室
Cambodia Rm 802, The Garden Hotel (Tower), Huangshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8333 8999 - 805;
Fax: 8365 2361)
柬埔寨领事馆,环市东路花园酒店大楼 808 室
Canada 801, Office Tower, China Hotel, A
Marriott Hotel ,Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8611 6100, Fax:
8667 2401) www.guangzhou.gc.ca
加拿大领事馆,流花路中国大酒店商业楼 801 室
Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort Northeast
of Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695
3888) 广州花都合景喜来登度假酒店,花都区山
前大道东北侧
Cuba Rm 2411, West Tower, Huapu Plaza, 13
Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 2238
2603 / 2238 2604; Fax: 2238 2605)
珠江新城华明路 13 号华普广场西塔 2411
Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou 1, Huizhan
Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888, www.
shangri-la.com)
广州香格里拉大酒店 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号
Denmark Rm 1578, China Hotel, A Marriott
Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8666 0795; Fax:
8667 0315)
丹麦领事馆,流花路 122 号中国大酒店写字楼 1578
室 
Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 988 Guangzhou
Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888)
广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号 .
www.sofitel.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
3, Xing’an
Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813
6688, www.ritzcarlton.com) 广州富力丽思卡尔顿
酒店, 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号
The Westin Guangzhou 6, Linhe Zhong Lu,
Tianhe District (2886 6868, www.westin.com/
guangzhou)
广州海航威斯汀酒店 , 天河区林和中路 6 号
The Westin Pazhou Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center,
681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918
1818, www.westin.com/pazh ou)广州广交会
威斯汀酒店, 海珠区凤浦中路681号广州国际会议
展览中心C区
The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
368,
Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989, www.thegardenhotel.com.cn) The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District
广州花园酒店 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店
(8333 8989)
W Guangzhou 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New
Town, Tianhe District (6628 6628)
广州 W 酒店 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号
Wanda Vista Dongguan 208 Dongzong
Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (07692200 1888 www.wandahotels.com)
东莞万达文华酒店,东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号
White Swan Hotel 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan
District (8188 6968)
白天鹅宾馆 , 荔湾区沙面南街 1 号
Community
Associations
Argentina 2405, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe
Lu, Tianhe District (3888 0328, cguan@
mrecic.gov.ar)
阿根廷共和国领事馆 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海天
河城大厦 2405 单元
Christian Fellowship Hilton Hotel Guangzhou
Tianhe , 215 Lin He Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe
District (6683 9999) (Foreigners only.
Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am11:30am.every Sunday.
广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 , 广州天河区林和西横路
215 号
Guangdong Int’l Volunteer Expatriate Service
(GIVES)
Contact Rosaline Yam (8778 2778; givescn@
Ecuador Room 1801, R&F Building, 10 Huaxia
Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7650; Fax:
3892 7550)
厄瓜多尔共和国驻广州领事馆,珠江新城华夏路 10
号富力中心 1801 室
France Rm 810, 8/F, Main Tower, Guangdong
Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (2829 2000)
www.consulfrance-canton.org/
法国领事馆,环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼
810 室
Germany 14/F Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8313 0000; Fax:
8516 8133) www.kanton.diplo.de
德国领事馆,天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 14 楼
Greece Rm 2105, HNA Building, 8 Linhe Zhong
Lu (Tel: 8550 1114; Fax: 8550 1450; grgencon.
guan@mfa.gr)
希腊领事馆 , 林和中路 8 号海航大厦 2105 室
Guangzhou Narcotics Anonymous Meetings:
Monday 6.30pm and Friday 7pm. (For help:
188 9857 0042 (French, Chinese & English),
133 3287 0750 (Persian), 185 8876 4470 (English), www.nachina.com)
India 14/F, Haichuan Dasha, 8 Linhe Zhong
Lu, Tianhe District (8550 1501-05)
印度领事馆,天河区林和中路 8 号海船大厦 14 楼
Indonesia Rm 1201-1223, 2/F, West Building,
Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8601
8772; fax 8601 8773; kjrigz@public.guangzhou.
gd.cn)
印度尼西亚领事馆,流花路 120 号东方宾馆西座 2
楼 1201-1223 室
Israel 19/F, Development Center, 3 Linjiang
Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
(8513 0509)
以色列领事馆,天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展
中心 19 楼 . Guangzhou.mfa.gov.il
Italy Rm 1403, International Finance Place
(IFP), 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel:
3839 6225; Fax: 8550 6370)
意大利领事馆,珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融
广场 14 楼 1403 室
Japan 1/F, East Tower, The Garden Hotel, 368
Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8334 3009; Fax: 8333
8972) www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp
日本领事馆,环市东路 368 号花园酒店东塔 1 楼
Korea (Republic) 18 Youlin Lu, Chigang Consulate Area, Haizhu District (Tel: 2919 2999; fax
2919 2980; Guangzhou@mofat.go.kr)
韩国领事馆,海珠区赤岗领事馆区友邻路 18 号
Kuwait 10A-10D, Nanyazhonghe Plaza, 57
Lingjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (Tel:
3807 8070; Fax: 3807 8007).
科威特国总领事馆,珠江新城临江大道 57 号南雅中
和广场 10A-10D
URBAN MOMENTS
Do you have party pictures to contribute? Send them
to us at editor.prd@urbanatomy.com
and we’ll run the best.
Yan Can Cook, So Can You!
@The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
New luxury service in town @Park
Hyatt Guangzhou, March 22
5th Anniversary @The Clock, April 15
Opening Party @Suns bar lounge, April 1
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 8 1
listings
Malaysia Rm 1915-1918, 19/F, CITIC Plaza,
233 Tianhe Bei Lu ((Tel: 3877 0765; Fax: 3877
2320)
马来西亚领事馆,天河北路 233 号中信广场 19 楼
1915-1918 室
3888)
金亚花园,越秀区二沙岛三区
Oakwood Premier Guangzhou 28 Tiyu Dong
Lu, Tianhe District (3883 3883)
广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 , 天河区体育东路 28 号
Mexico Rm2001, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Bei
Lu (Tel: 2208 1540; Fax: 2208 1539)
墨西哥领事馆,天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 20
楼 01 单元
Nikko Apartment Hotel Nikko Guangzhou,
1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District
日航公寓 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店
Netherlands 34/F, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe
Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3813 2200; Fax: 3813
2299) www.hollandinchina.org
荷兰领事馆,天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼
Serviced Suites 57-61/F, Crowne Plaza
Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong
Lu (8363 8888)
环市东路 339 号广州中心皇冠假日酒店五十七至
六十一楼
New Zealand Rm C1055, Office Tower, China
Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel:
8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte.
govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz
新西兰领事馆,流花路 122 号中国大酒店商业大厦
1055 室
Norway Suite 1802, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe
Bei Lu (3811 3188 Fax: 3811 3199)
挪威领事馆,天河北路 233 号中信广场 180 室
Philippines Rm 706-712 Guangdong Int’l
Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1461;
Fax: 8333 0573) www.guangzhoupcg.org
菲律宾领事馆,环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主
楼 706-712 室
Poland 63 Shamian Da Jie (Tel: 8121 9993;
Fax: 8121 9995)
波兰领事馆,沙面大街 63 号
Singapore Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe
Bei Lu (Tel: 3891 2345; Fax: 3891 2933)
新加坡领事馆,天河北路 233 中信广场 2418 室
Spain Rm 501/507/508 5/F, R&F Center, 10
Huaxia Lu, Pearl River New City (Tel: 3892
7185 / 3892 8909; Fax: 3892 7197). www.maec.
es/consulados/canton
西班牙驻广州总领事馆,珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力
中心 5 楼 501/507/508 室
Switzerland 27/F, Grand Tower, 228, Tianhe
Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3833 0450; Fax: 3833
0453) www.eda.admin.ch/gz
瑞士领事馆,天河区天河路 228 号广晟大厦 27 楼
Thailand Rm M07, 2/F, Garden Hotel, 368
Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8385 8988; Fax: 8388
9567)
泰国领事馆,环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 M07
室
The Russian Federation 26/A, Development
Centre, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town
(8518 5001 Fax: 8518 5099 (office)/ 8518
5088(visa section))
俄罗斯联邦驻广州总领事馆 , 珠江新城临江大道 3
号发展中心 26/A
United States 43 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang
Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3814 5000)
http://guangzhou-ch.usembassy-china.org.
cn/  
美国领事馆,天河区珠江新城华就路 43 号
Vietnam 2/F, Hua Xia Hotel, Haizhou Square,
Qiaoguang Lu (Tel: 8330 5911; Fax: 8330 5915)
越南领事馆,侨光路华沙大酒店 B 座 2 楼北部
MY HOME
SERVICED
RESIDENCES
Ascott Guangzhou No.73 Tianhe Dong Lu,
Tianhe District (8513 0388)
广州雅诗阁服务公寓 , 天河区天河东路 73 号
Ascott IFC Guangzhou No.5 Zhujiang Xi Lu,
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3838
9888)
广州国际金融中心雅诗阁服务公寓 , 天河区珠江新
城珠江西路 5 号
Citadines Lizhiwan Guangzhou 145-4
Longjin Xi Lu, Liwan District (2835 1999)
广州馨乐庭荔枝湾服务公寓 , 荔湾区龙津西路
145-4 号
Fraser Suites Guangzhou OneLink Walk,
232_2, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2863
0800)
广州辉盛阁国际公寓 , 天河区天河路 232-2 万菱汇
Golden Lake Garden 938,Sha Tai Bei Road,
Guangzhou (8720 2233; Fax: 8720 2290)
金湖花园,沙太北路 938 号金湖花园
Oakwood Gold Arch Residence Guangzhou
District 3, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (2883
8 2 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com
Somerset Riviera Guangzhou 770 Binjiang
Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8956 6688)
广州盛捷滨江东服务公寓 , 海珠区滨江中 770 号
Springdale Service Residence Tower B1,
105 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8396
6088, Fax: 8280 8319).
盛雅服务公寓,天河区体育西路 105 号 B1 栋
The Residences® at The Ritz-Carlton,
Guangzhou 3 Xing An Lu, Zhujiang New
Town, Tianhe District (3813 6662)
广州富力丽思卡尔顿豪华公寓 , 天河区珠江新城兴
安路 3 号 . www.theresidencesguangzhou.com
The Canton Residence
48 Qing Feng Street, Zhujiang New Town
(Tel: 3837 1688, Fax: 3837 1638)
广粤公馆 , 珠江新城清风街 48 号
Xcellent International Serviced Apartment
11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town,
Tianhe District (3718 7888; Fax: 3718 7999)
天 河 区 珠 江 新 城 兴 盛 路 11. E-mail: booking@
xcellent-apartment.cn . www.xcellent-apartment.
cn
IMPORTED FOOD
SHOPS
The Butcher Shop No. 110, Bao Lin Yuan,
Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9767, www.parisjie.com)
天河区珠江新城华就路保林苑110号
Corner’s Deli 1) 10, Unit SC-01, Back Street
BM, Citic Plaza 233, TianHe Bei Lu (3877
1400); 2) No.60-62, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town (Opposite The
Springfied Kindergarten Inside The Business
Circle) (3833 9755); 3) 1/F, No.43, Qiaoyi
Yi Jie, Tianhe Bei Lu (3881 3919); 4) Golden
Lake Garden, Sha Tai Highway, Tonghe
Town (8704 4499); 5) 64, Favorview Palace,
Wushan, Huijing South Road Tianhe District
(3862 7433)
每一角落, 1)天河北路 233 号中信广场 BM 后街
SC-01 单位 10 号铺 ; 2) 珠江新城清风街广粤天地
60-62 号铺 ( 春田幼儿园对面内商圈 ); 3) 天河北路
侨怡苑侨怡一街 43 号首层 ; 4) 同和镇金宝岗沙太公
路 6 公里处右侧(金湖花园内); 5) 天河区五山路
汇景新城汇景南路 64 号
GZ Grocery Co. Ltd Online Grocery
shopping&delivery (3807 5191) www.gzgrocery.com
Fresh 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122
Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. 2106)
流花路 122 号中国大酒店一楼
HAYAT Food Store 1) Shop 4, Zhaoqing Building, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8363 1089); 2)
Shop 133, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (3801 9112)
1) 环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 4 号铺 ; 2) 天河区珠江
新城兴盛路 12 号 133 铺
Hala Shop 101D, 143 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8388 0510)
越秀区淘金路143号101D铺
The Cake Room By Nikko 1/F, Hotel Nikko
Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District
(6631 8888-6637)
日航西饼屋 天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 ,2
楼
The Italian Corner 3/F, East Tower, Pearl
River Building, 360 Huan Shi Dong Lu (8376
6209 / 8386 3840)
环市东路 360 号,珠江大厦东座 3 楼
La Seine Bakery & Pastry Shop
1/F,
Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha
Island (8735 2738). Daily 9am-10
塞纳河饼屋,二沙岛晴波路 33 号星海音乐厅一楼
Panificio Mincuzzi Shop 6, 1/F, 1 Guigang Da
Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (139 2641 8882)
明古志面包坊,越秀区龟岗大马路 1 号首层 6 号铺 .
Oliver Supermarket 1)Main Store, No.2 ,1/F,
Clifford Mansion, Mingyue Yi Lu (8735 9202);
2)Castle Hill Branch, 1 Castle Hill Broadway,
Jiahe, Baiyun District (8618 8239); 3) 1/F, Holiday Club, Clifford Hotel, Clifford Estates (8471
4755); 4) New World Branch (Dongguan),
RmB, 1/F, 16 Dongcheng Dong Lu, New world
Garden, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769
2245 6005) www.oliver-foods.com
奥利华进口食品超市,1) 明月一路祈福华夏 1 层 2
号 ; 2) 白云区嘉禾白云堡豪苑会所 ; 3) 番禺祈福新
村酒店渡假俱乐部一楼 ; 4) 东莞市东城区新世界花
园东城东路 16 号 1 楼 B 室
German Chamber of Commerce 1903
Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe
District (Tel: 8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889;
chamber@gz.china.ahk.de) china.ahk.de
天河区珠江东路 32 号利通广场 1903 室
Sharefoods 1) Shop 102, Zhonghai Jing Hui
Hua Ting, 33 Liede Dadao Zhong, Zhujiang
New Town (3801 9690); 2) Shop C4B, Area
A2, Dongcheng Center, Dongcheng Dadao,
Dongcheng District, Dongguan. (0769 2339
5012)
香馥超市 , 1) 珠江新城猎德大道 33 号中海憬晖华庭
102 号铺 ; 2) 东莞东城区东城大道东城中心 A2 区
C4B 号铺
Guangdong Everbright International Driver
Training Center G/F, Youdian Zhong San
Jie, Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 5232, 8753
0176)
广东光大国际驾驶培训中心,邮电中 3 街 9 号 1 楼 .
gzguangda@126.com
Wencle (8555 3047) service@wencle.com
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATIONS
American Chamber of Commerce Suit 1801,
Guangzhou International Sourcing Center,
8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District
(Tel: 8335 1476; Fax: 8332 1642; amcham@
amcham-sunthchina.org) www.amchamsouthchina.org
美国商会,海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中
心 1801 室
Australian Chamber of Commerce Rm1714
-15, Main Tower, Guangdong International
Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 2237
2866; Fax: 8319 0765; mail@austcham-southchina.org). www.austcham-southchina.org
澳洲商会,环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼 1714
– 15 室
Australian Trade Commission 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, No. 3
Linjiang Lu (Tel: 2887 0188; Fax: 2887 0201;
guangzhou@astrade.gov.au) www.austrade.
gov.au
澳洲贸易协会,临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 楼
BenCham, Benelux (Belgium, the
Netherlands, Luxembourg) Chamber of
Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta,
Floor 34, 208 Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu
(155 2118 2708 ).
荷比卢商会 , 天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼
www.bencham.org
British Chamber of Commerce Unit 2201B,
International Financial Center, 5 Zhujiang
Xi Lu, Tianhe District ( Tel: 8331 5013; Fax:
8331 5016; events@britchamgd.com)
英 国 商 会, 天 河 区 珠 江 西 路 5 号 国 际 金 融 中 心
2201B
Economic & Commercial Office of Spain in
Canton Rm503-504, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia
Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7687;
Fax: 3892 7685). Office hour: 9am-5pm.
西班牙驻广州领事馆经济商贸处,珠江新城华夏路
10 号富力中心 503-504 室
European Union Chamber of Commerce
Rm 2817, Tower A, Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe
Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3801 0269; Fax:
3801 0275)
中国欧盟商会,天河区林和西路 9 号耀中广场 A 塔
2817 室
FiT Plant Construction & Maintenance
Corporation RmB401A, 9 Caipin Lu, Guangdong Science Park, Guangzhou Hi-Tech
Industry Zone, Guangzhou (3206 8771)
飞特工厂建设维保股份有限公司,高新技术产业开
发区广州科学城彩频路 9 号 B401A
French Chamber of Commerce in South
China (CCIFC) Room 802, 8/F, Leatop Plaza,
32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng,
Tianhe District (2916 5535)
天河区珠江新城珠江东路 32 号利通广场 8 层 02 单
元
French Trade Commission Rm 803, GITIC,
Main Tower, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu. (Tel:
2829 2100, Fax 2829 2101; canton@ubifrance.
fr) www.ubifrance.com / www.ubifrance.
com/cn
法国驻广州总领事馆商务处,环市东路 339 号广东
国际大酒店主楼 803 室
German Industry and Commerce Rm 291112, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel:
8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889; info@gz.china.ahk.
de) china.ahk.de
天河北路 183 号大都会广场 2911-12 室
Guangzhou Municipal Board for
International Investment 7/F, Guangzhou
Municipal Affairs Center, 61, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel:3892 0742; Fax:3892
0747)
广州市国际投资促进中心,珠江新城华利路 61 号广
州市政务中心7楼
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce 23/F,
Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi
Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1653; Fax: 8331 2295;
info@hkcccgd.org) www.hkcccgd.org
香港商会,环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦 A 座 , 附
楼 23 楼
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
23/F, Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi
Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 2889; Fax: 8331 1081;
guangzhou.office@tdc.org.hk)
香港商贸局广州办事处,环市东路 339 号广东国际
大酒店群楼 A 座附楼 23 楼
Italian Chamber of Commerce Rm 948, Office Tower, the Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi
Dong Lu ( Tel: 8365 2682; Fax: 8365 2983)
意 大 利 商 会, 环 市 东 路 368 号 花 园 大 厦 948 房
www.cameraitacina.com
Italian IPR Desk Rm 1402, International
Finance Place, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New
Town (Tel: 8516 0140; Email: iprdesk.canton@ice.it)
意大利知识产权项目,珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国
际金融广场 14 楼 1402 室
Italian Trade Commission Guangzhou office
Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8,
Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516
0140; Fax: 8516 0240; Email: canton@ice.it
) www.ice.it/paesi/asia/cina/ufficio3.htm, 
www.italtrade.cn
意大利对外贸易委员会广州代表处,珠江新城华夏
路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1402  
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Rm C1055,
Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel,
122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420;
Guangzhou@nzte.govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz
新西兰贸易发展局,流花路 122 号中国大酒店办公
楼 C1055 室
China-Philippines Chamber of Commerce
Rm 1613, Main Tower, Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu
(8331 1888-71613; Fax: 8331 1983; E-mail:
cpcc2005@21cn.com)
中国菲律宾商会,环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店
主楼 1613 室
Spanish Chamber of Commerce Rm 1814,
18/F, Guangzhou International Sourcing
Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District
(Tel: 3892 7531; Fax: 3892 7530)
海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 1814 室
Swedish Trade Council in Guangzhou
Rm1205, Main Tower, GITIC, 339 Huanshi
Dong Lu (Tel:8331 6019; Email: guangzhou@
swedishtrade.se)
广州瑞典贸易委员会,环市东路 339 号广东国际大
酒店主楼 1105 室
SHOPPING
BOOKSTORES
Copies of that’s PRD magazine can be purchased
at the following bookstores marked with
Benshop
1) 32, Jianshe Liu Ma Lu,
Yuexiu District (8382 7821).Daily 12am-12pm;
2) 5/F, Goelia 225 Space, 225 Beijing Lu. All
cards(8336 0050).
本作新生活杂货铺 , 1) 越秀区建设六马路 32 号 102;
2) 北京路 225 号歌莉雅 225 概念店 5 楼
Bid Bookstore
Rm 604, 6/F, Guangzhou Book Center, No.123, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe
District (3886 0672).
必得书店,天河区天河路 123 号广州购书中心 6 楼
604
classifieds
ACCOUNTING FIRMS
Foreign owned and operated.
Phone: +86-13549242321
Wechat ID: waz2321
BUSINESS SERVICES
Asiabs & B.string
Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai
1) Setting-up HK, BVI and other offshore
company
2) Setting-up WFOE, JV, Representative
Office in China mainland
3) Accounting, Taxation, HR, Visa &
Trading service
Tel: 852 8102 2592 /  86 21 58362605
      86 10 65637970
Website: www.AsiaBS.com
www.Stringbc.com
E-mail: info@stringbc.com
Harris Corporate Solutions Ltd
Guangzhou | Shanghai | Beijing | Hong Kong
Established since 1972
• WFOE & Rep. Office Set Up
• Accounting & Tax Compliance
• Payroll, HR & Visa Solutions
• Hong Kong & Offshore Company
Registration
• Hong Kong & China Bank Account
Opening
Serving all your business needs for
investing in China. Call us for a free
consultation.
Tel: (86)20-8762 0508
Mobile: 135-703-48815
Email: info.gz@harriscorps.com.cn
Romeo Lau & Co.
work visa, WFOE, JV, RO, HK company,
auditing, car rental,driver license.
www.romeolawoffice.com
Mobile: 13570993252, 020-38865269, dmc_
canto@yahoo.com
bookstore
COMICS ARE COMING TO CHINA!
Marvel! DC! Vertigo! Image! Dark Horse!
Wechat shop catering to China.
hunting website
8/F, Nanfang Jingdian Building, No. 198
Tianhe Road, Guangzhou
1/F,Huapu Building, No.104 Tianhe
Road,Guangzhou (Tel: 85584676)
南方人才网英文站(english.job168.com)
广州市天河路198号南方精典大厦八楼
广州市天河路104号华普大厦西座一楼
Eclipse English Education
Native English teachers wanted.
Competitive pay with flexible scheduling.
Free Chinese classes for employees.
Tianhe location.
13902273359 or (020) 38780382 Mrs.Wong
MOVING & SHIPPING
Cleaning SERVICES
Ausca Home Service
Specialized Home Service
Laundry, Ironing & Cooking
Professional Staff training
English Customer Service
Contact Us: 15323314200
E-mail: 1746651900@qq.com
jobs offered
South China HR English Website
(English.job168.com)
China's most famous & professional job
Rayca Moving & Transportation Services
With 10 years experience, Rayca provides
international, domestic, local moving
services & pet relocation service. We
can effectively move you anywhere with
competitive price!
You move, you save!
Service hotline: 400-048-9099
Email: info@raycatrans.com
Website:www.raycatrans.com
Seven Seas Worldwide
It's simple to move your belongings safely
around the world.
Baggage Worldwide: Price from CNY1, 299
International MoveCube Relocation: Price
from CNY 6,500
Get FREE and instant quote, book online at
www.sevenseasworldwide.cn
24/7 multilingual hotline 400 181 6698
CHURCH
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Expatriates welcome! Large group multinational, non-denominational expatriate
Christians hold English services Sundays
10.00am to 11.30am. Need foreign
citizenship proof.
Website: www.gicf.net Tel: 1366 234 6904.
AGS Four Winds is leading international
moving company offers a full range
relocation, moving, and storage services.
Our global network of over 300 offices
worldwide plus 40 years experience in the
moving industry, we know your concerns
and have the ability to serve you anywhere
in the world.
We are FAIM & ISO 9001-2008 accredited,
members of the FAIM and FIDI.
Contact us for FREE survey and quotation:
Tel: +86 20 8363 3735
Email: manager.guangzhou@agsfourwinds.
com
Website: www.agsfourwinds.com
Asian Tigers Mobility
Is an international relocation specialist
started in 1988 handling visa and
immigration, orientation, home finding,
international, domestic and local moves
and settling in services in China. We
are FAIM & ISO 9001-2008 accredited,
members of the OMNI and FIDI which
gives us the global representation.
Contact us:
Tel:(8620) 8326 6758 / 8666 2655
E-mail:
general.can@asiantigers-china.com
Website: www.asiantigers-mobility.com
TRAVEL
Free N Easy Travel
An International Travel Agency in GZ,
offers you the most competitive airfares,
best discounted hotels worldwide and great
getaway packages.
Call our Toll free no.800-830-2353 or Tel
3877 2345 or email us at Guangzhou@
fnetravel.com or visit us at our travel
center at 218 Sky Galleria, CITIC PALAZA,
233 Tianhe North Road or check for more
details at our website---www .fnetravel .com
w w w . thatsmags . com | G Z | may 2 0 1 6 | 8 3
8 4 | A pril 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com