Guangzhou Expats

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Expats living in, working in and visiting Guangzhou, China use the forum to discuss hotels, things to do, restaurants, local customs, nightlife, tourist traps, warnings or dangers, transportation, shopping, and general tips.

Location: China
Members: 39
Latest Activity: Feb 25

Guangzhou Expat

Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州; traditional Chinese: 廣州; pinyin: guǎngzhōu) is the capital and the sub-provincial city of Guangdong Province in the southern part of the People's Republic of China. The city is also known by an older English-language name, Canton. It is a port on the Pearl River, navigable to the South China Sea, and is located about 120 km (75 miles) northwest of Hong Kong. As of the 2000 census, the city has a population of 6 million, and a metropolitan population of roughly 8.5 million (though some estimates are as high as 12.6 million)[citation needed] making it the most populous city in the province and the third most populous metropolitan area in mainland China. The official estimate of the city's population at end 2006 by the Provincial Government was 9,754,600.

(source: wikipedia)

Discussion Forum

dressmaker in gunagzhou???

hi... I am looking for a dressmaker/tailor in Guangzhou. I need a dress made for my dads wedding. So it obviusly needs to be good quality. can anyone please point me in the right direction????

Started by lauren ciseau Feb 5.

Guangzhou, China 1 Reply

There is a chance that I might be moving to Guangzhou from Penang, Malaysia. (Also, lived in Nanjing for 7 months). Having never been there would appreciate it if someone could help me with the follo…

Started by Jack Simon. Last reply by Cagri Celik Jan 8.

Experienced Manufacturing Professional Seeking Opportunities in China/ Asia

I have 23 years in manufacturing, 18 years in quality management, quality engineering, quality inspection and 8 years in senior management and mid level in Asia. I have startup of manufacturing, Repr…

Started by Bob Dec. 2, 2009.

Archery and Golf Equipment and Hunting oppertunities

Our archery club in Shenyang is offering some deals on USA and Korean imported bows (Mathews, Bear, Cartel). We also offer hunting trips in the region and now happen to have a lot of golf overstock e…

Started by Ryan Shaffett Nov. 16, 2009.

Work Visa and Permits / Problems and Solutions 5 Replies

Ok I will put this on a few of the groups here that I belong to so if you also belong to more than one then don’t over react when you see it again on another group. :-) This is primarily directed to…

Started by D Thomas. Last reply by Thomas Jul. 10, 2009.

Expat Life in Guangzhou 2 Replies

My family and I have the potential opportunity of moving to Guangzhou for a job in the foreseeable future. We are currently living in Dubai and have been for about three years. Can anyone give me an…

Started by Peter Chamberlain. Last reply by Tiger.zhang Feb. 5, 2009.