Nature's summer retreats | Discover "China Cool" in Guangdong ①
Nature's summer retreats | Discover "China Cool" in Guangdong ①
Exploring Guangzhou's new shopping, lifestyle destinations
Exploring Guangzhou's new shopping, lifestyle destinations
Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong
Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong
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Easy ways to experience "China Cool" in Guangdong
If you're visiting Guangdong this summer, skip the usual tourist spots and try a few experiences that bring you closer to local life. From old-school tea houses to electronics markets, these everyday experiences offer a different side of Guangdong.
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2026 Water-Splashing Festival kicks off in Qingyuan
The 2026 Guangdong Water-Splashing Festival of the Zhuang ethnic group and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Folk Culture Series kicked off in Qingyuan, on August 19.
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U.S. travelers can now use PayPal to pay in China
Making payments in China is now easier for U.S. travelers as they can now use the PayPal app to pay at merchants accepting Weixin Pay across the Chinese mainland.
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Rare double-flower branching lotus emerges at Guangzhou's Lotus Hill
As summer draws to a close, the lotus-viewing season at Lotus Hill Resort in Panyu, Guangzhou, is also winding down.
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Registration to open for closing ceremony of Hengqin 2026 Midsummer Music Festival
08.17 - 22
Hengqin Rowing Park
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Free registration opens for 2026 Hengqin Festival art competition
08.08 - 11.11
Hengqin Culture & Art Complex
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August Exhibition Guide | Enjoy arts in exhibition halls to cool down lingering heat
07.16 - 11.12
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan
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Special exhibition on Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Jiuling open free to public in Shaoguan
08.07 - 12.31
Shaoguan Museum
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PanGaia Orchestra to make world debut in Shenzhen
08.23
Bay Opera of Shenzhen
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Enjoy reading! Guide for int'l readers to borrow foreign-language books in Guangzhou
Enjoy reading! Guide for int'l readers to borrow foreign-language books in Guangzhou
Guangdong offers a wide range of public reading resources for international readers. Here's how to use Guangzhou Library's services, along with other places where readers can find books in different languages.
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Beyond dragon boats: How to join water sports communities in Guangdong
Beyond dragon boats: How to join water sports communities in Guangdong
David Butler says dragon boating is a great opportunity to meet and participate with a group of people that you would probably never have much contact with. They come from all over the world and all over China, with completely different jobs, backgrounds, and ages.
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Easy ways to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet
Easy ways to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet
Do mosquitoes always seem to pick you over everyone else? It may not be your imagination. From workouts to wardrobe choices, some everyday habits can make you more attractive to mosquitoes. Here's how to become a little less irresistible this summer.
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Easy ways to enjoy lychees like locals
Easy ways to enjoy lychees like locals
Having lived alongside this fruit for over 2,000 years, Cantonese locals have mastered the art of enjoying lychees safely. Let's dive in!
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22nd ICIF concludes in Shenzhen, highlighting AI and China's cultural exports
22nd ICIF concludes in Shenzhen, highlighting AI and China's cultural exports
The five-day fair drew 310 overseas exhibitors from 65 countries and regions, as well as more than 35,000 international professional buyers, organizers said.
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139th Canton Fair concludes with a record-breaking 314,000 overseas buyers
139th Canton Fair concludes with a record-breaking 314,000 overseas buyers
As of May 4, a record-breaking 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions had attended the event, marking a 1.1% increase compared to the previous session.
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Data Explorer | China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations to boost Guangdong-Africa cooperation
Data Explorer | China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations to boost Guangdong-Africa cooperation
The policy covers 100% of tariff lines, marking the latest step in China's gradual opening to African exports.
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Easy ways to stay safe while traveling alone this May Day holiday
Easy ways to stay safe while traveling alone this May Day holiday
The May Day holiday is a popular time to travel, and solo trips can bring a sense of freedom and freshness. When traveling alone, however, safety should always come first. Here are a few simple tips from the kapok girl, Flora, to help you travel with greater peace of mind.
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Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong
Qixi fun and romance across Guangdong
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High-tech travel experiences in Guangdong
High-tech travel experiences in Guangdong
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Ultimate summer drink machine from Guangdong
Ultimate summer drink machine from Guangdong
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August Exhibition Guide | Enjoy arts in exhibition halls to cool down lingering heat
August Exhibition Guide | Enjoy arts in exhibition halls to cool down lingering heat
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Start your anime trip in Dongguan at ACTIF
Start your anime trip in Dongguan at ACTIF
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Try water sports in Guangdong this summer
Try water sports in Guangdong this summer
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Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
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Easy ways to cool down smarter
Easy ways to cool down smarter
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