Category: Explore Guangzhou
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Living in Beijing vs. Guangzhou
Whether you’re moving to China or just traveling through, Beijing and Guangzhou will definitely pop up in your research. As two giant economic and cultural hubs, Beijing and Guangzhou are both highly developed and have a lot to offer for expats wanting to live in and explore China. As two of the biggest cities in…
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20 Things You Must Do In Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a massive city with so much to explore! It not only has traditional Chinese culture and local Cantonese flavor, but also has a huge international community and many Western influences. Whether you’re just passing through on a layover or wanting to explore one of China’s biggest cities, there’s a lot to check out.…
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People Watching At Baiyun Mountain
I first visited Baiyun Mountain several months ago but didn’t bring my DSLR, so I went back today to take some photos and see how the experience was a second time around. I took the cable car up and revisited Moxing Summit and the beautiful little wish tunnel and love locks at the top! More…
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A Saturday at Guangzhou Lychee Bay
I just have a short time left in Guangzhou so I’ve been trying to visit many places in between teaching a few summer classes! I thought I knew most of the big parks in Guangzhou, but I’d never heard of Lychee Bay until this week. It’s been awhile since I visited a new place in…
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5 Awesome Temples To Visit in Guangzhou
The city of Guangzhou has a colorful and rich history marked by a number of beautiful temples that date back hundreds of years. While these temples may not be world-wide famous, they each have their own unique history and special significance to Guangzhou, and all are worth a visit to see! 1. Guangxiao Temple The…
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Rooftopping in Guangzhou
There’s this trend going on called rooftopping which involves finding tall residential or commercial buildings in a city and doing extreme things like dangling off the ledges and taking cool photos. I’ve recently been inspired by lots of photos I’ve seen in Guangzhou (and also other places) by people who are rooftopping experts. I think it’s…