swingriku
Chinese citizen
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About me
Chinese
Lives in Guangzhou
Speaks English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin
Registration: 24 October 2011
who's in the COLOR RUN in GZ~! Nov.2nd
the color run is coming to GZ~! 2013-11-02 The Happiest 5K on the Planet! read more on: http://thecolorrun.com/ http://www.thecolorrun.com.cn/ I AM IN~!! See you on Nov.2nd~! Read More
Need help finding this address in Guangzhou
metro line 1 Changshoulu station. that's the name of a street, but not a building. yes, this area is still there. if you go to the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street you can see the stone tablet of "西來初地". i don't know the ... Read More
where to buy eyeglasses
hey all do u find it's difficult to get a new pair of glasses or just repair your old one in GZ? and they're crazy expensive in eyewear shops...(well, as all over the world, eyewears are expensive.) im an eyeglasses wholesaler in GZ. yes, wholesale ... Read More
anyone interested in old GZ culture?
There's a photography exhibit of Lingnan culture on now. All photos on historic building, traditional craft, folk festivals and so on. Only hundreds of photos, it's not such a big show. free entrance until Mar.25th Mon~Fri 9:00~18:00(Wednesday ... Read More
spring festival is coming~! by swingriku
hi, everybody~ merry christmas & happy new year~ the srping festival is coming~! i think all the companies will have at least 1week holiday. stay in GZ or travel around? if u will stay in GZ, don't forget to pick a night in strolling in flower ...
Hi, Thanks for the info re Spring festival. I presume a good spot to watch the fireworks is Bar Street? However, I believe it will be crowded wherever? Are these fireworks, the only ones in the city? Geofsorry, the firework should be on ... Read More
spring festival is coming~!
hi, everybody~ merry christmas & happy new year~ the srping festival is coming~! i think all the companies will have at least 1week holiday. stay in GZ or travel around? if u will stay in GZ, don't forget to pick a night in strolling in flower ... Read More
Home-Brewing Beer equip. store/shop?
item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13697656022 item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12385454918 here's the link i'm considering to buy. hope they won't think i'm advertising... Read More
New and Bored in GZ?
oh! wow~! Tiffany, you did an awesome post!! Read More
Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...
oh...sorry i found your post late... we just had a very nice countryside 1day trip last week. visited an old village in the mountain. and did some hiking. actually, there're many lovely countries around GZ. and they're not so difficult to get ... Read More
Best area in Guangzhou to live? by Paddywaks1967
Can anyone tell me what the best area in Guangzhou is to live? I've heard the area around The Garden Hotel is good but I'm sure there's other nice, friendly areas. I'm looking for somewhere fairly green and central with a good variety of bars and ...
Hi Swingriku What's your reasoning behind your choice? What's Liwan got that other areas don't? Why do you like it so much? Michaelbecause it's the place where i'm living in, where i grew up in, and where i was born in~ it's one of the oldest ... Read More
Home-Brewing Beer equip. store/shop?
i have to say no... i have a bottle of beer kits from australia. and i have searched all the markets in GZ. i have to get them on netshop. Read More
so~start with yummy of Guangzhou~! by swingriku
hey, everybody~ i would rather to introduce guangzhou as "the city of yummy" than "the city of flower"~:P the oldest parts of guangzhou is the Yuexiu,Liwan,Dongshan. Let's tell it simply.the area around Beijing pedestrian street is Yuexiu(metro ...
Swing! You need to take me for some of that coconut ice cream! hehe! Awesome post sweetie! Read More
so~start with yummy of Guangzhou~! by swingriku
hey, everybody~ i would rather to introduce guangzhou as "the city of yummy" than "the city of flower"~:P the oldest parts of guangzhou is the Yuexiu,Liwan,Dongshan. Let's tell it simply.the area around Beijing pedestrian street is Yuexiu(metro ...
Interesting and well thought out post. You should consider another job as a restaurant critic:) Are there any good vegetarian dishes that you recommend? I know that the people of Guangzhou have a reputation for eating anything on legs(or not)but ... Read More
so~start with yummy of Guangzhou~! by swingriku
hey, everybody~ i would rather to introduce guangzhou as "the city of yummy" than "the city of flower"~:P the oldest parts of guangzhou is the Yuexiu,Liwan,Dongshan. Let's tell it simply.the area around Beijing pedestrian street is Yuexiu(metro ...
to Tom do you mean the Jilin in north? if so, i'm afraid you can't find these things there... you know, the climate in north is totally different from GZ. so... i'm thinking about go to Jilin too~ in this winter holiday~ to Muchadoaboutnothing i'm ... Read More
so~start with yummy of Guangzhou~! by swingriku
hey, everybody~ i would rather to introduce guangzhou as "the city of yummy" than "the city of flower"~:P the oldest parts of guangzhou is the Yuexiu,Liwan,Dongshan. Let's tell it simply.the area around Beijing pedestrian street is Yuexiu(metro ...
Thats awesome. I am moving to Liwan District in a month and was told it was part of the Old Town. I will try these dishes out and yes hehe it should be the town of yummy and not the flower, or perhaps the yummy flower city :Pcongratulations~! sure ... Read More
Coming to Guangzhou in August. Question on accomodation by Zendryn
Hi, Nice to meet everyone! I am Ben, from Singapore and I have got a job in Guangzhou and I will start in August. I am Chinese so I speak both Mandarin and English, also I can manage a little Cantonese. Currently I am learning Spanish so if there ...
apartments in tianhe should be a little bit expensive. others along the metro line are much cheaper, and convenient all the same. if you can speak cantonese, contact the agency or 58.com as the local people do. don't mention u r from Singapore until ... Read More
I want to learn chinese
if you r no problem on chinese speaking and listening, you just need to catch a chinese who is willing to teach you. if not, maybe you'd better go to a chinese class. there are some chinese courses for foreigners in south china normal university. or ... Read More
Foreign friends needed by sungkat
My name is Katty. I have been living in the UK for 7 years and now I went back home for good. I would like to get to know some foreign friends in Guangzhou as I miss the life in the UK!
there is hooleys on tianhe bei lu tavern, the brew, and mcCawleys in zhujiang new town. and elephant and castle next to the baiyun hotel. I'll probably be there at least a couple nights this weekend.wow~! you know that stuff! good on u! Read More
so~start with yummy of Guangzhou~! by swingriku
hey, everybody~ i would rather to introduce guangzhou as "the city of yummy" than "the city of flower"~:P the oldest parts of guangzhou is the Yuexiu,Liwan,Dongshan. Let's tell it simply.the area around Beijing pedestrian street is Yuexiu(metro ...
Thanks for sharing !!!! I been looking for those information !you r welcome~ thanks, i'm glad you like it~! by the way, there's a pet street behind the Holiday Inn. if you like animals, have a visit after the Beef offal shop, daytime only~ Read More
so~start with yummy of Guangzhou~!
hey, everybody~ i would rather to introduce guangzhou as "the city of yummy" than "the city of flower"~:P the oldest parts of guangzhou is the Yuexiu,Liwan,Dongshan. Let's tell it simply.the area around Beijing pedestrian street is Yuexiu(metro ... Read More
new in GZ
one of my Japanese friend study Chinese in South China Normal University(Tianhe) have a check~ Read More
if u need any tips about guangzhou, feel free to call Swing~! by swingriku
Hi~ everyone~! my name is Swing.(Yes, it doesn't sound like an English name... but it's my English name. if u r interested in why, i would like to tell u later~) i'm a native guangzhou girl. i was borned and raised here. i love guangzhou and i hope ...
Hi Swing, and welcome to Expat.com ! if you need any information or tips about guangzhou, please feel free to send me an e-mailWhy not sharing directly on the forum ?thank you, Julien because it will take many many words to introduce all the fun ... Read More
Hi all! Im a Swedish young man in GZ, and Im new here! Wuz up? by Johangafvels
Hi all! My name is Johan Gafvels. Im born in Sweden. I have been in China now for about 6 months, and right now Im working as an Englishteacher in GZ. Im an easygoing young man who likes the good life:) I like my job but it should be great to meet ...
welcome to guangzhou~! you must have a try all the yummy in this city, they're amazing~ i'm sure!! Read More
new in GZ --> need friends, no matter where u are from :)
Hi,philipp~ welcome to guangzhou~! i'm a guangzhou people, and i love guangzhou verymuch. so i hope everyone comes here would like it. if you need any more information or tips about Guangzhou, please feel free to send me an e-mail/MSN: ... Read More
if u need any tips about guangzhou, feel free to call Swing~!
Hi~ everyone~! my name is Swing.(Yes, it doesn't sound like an English name... but it's my English name. if u r interested in why, i would like to tell u later~) i'm a native guangzhou girl. i was borned and raised here. i love guangzhou and i hope ... Read More
Moving to Guangzhou by TJDruz89
hi everyone, I am moving to guangzhou at the end of June 2012 for a 1 year work placement. I am looking to make some new contacts so that i know some people when i arrive. I will be teaching english for a company out of my University, housing will ...
Hi, Tim~ i was born and raised in Guangzhou. i love Guangzhou. and i hope everyone comes here would like it too. living in guangzhou won't cost you too much, it's enough to keep you having comfortable and wonderful life for 5,000 rmb income. i have ... Read More
Accommodation by Brendan Wynne 01
Hi, Moving to Guangzhau with wife and 3 children. We are interested in staying near the British school and would like some advice on the areas close to the school.
Hi~Brendan~！ my name is Swing. welcome to Guangzhou! i have a house for lease. You can search "Hengbao Plaza"in the city center of Guangzhou. right on the above of the metro station of Line 1. there're resturants and shopping mall and ... Read More