Editor-in-Chief: Ziv Glikman Managing Editor: Rachel Wright Family Editor: Charlene Fu WeChat Editor: Christine Wong Art Director: Joe Zhu Graphic Designer: Lisax Leung Photographers: Lester Leung Contributors: Julie Axelsson / Stephan Barton 07 Laura Benavent / Simon Cartagena AROUND HERE! Tracy Lu / Marcela Maya Emma Monasch FUN FACTS AND COOL STUFF Alix Robinson / Sandy Sinn GOING ON IN OUR CITY Sales Director: Billy Lam Business Development Manager: Pao Li Account Manager: Cathy Chan Event Manager: Winnie Lee Outdoors Coordinator: Daniel Chung Sales Associates: Anson Chiu / Jen Liang Cheursa Chen / Anne Chung 08-10 Interns: Sam Ke / Eileen Ying / Elon Chen SCENES Legal Advisor: Robin Lee WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR Accounting Advisor: Cathy Zhang COMMUNITY? 11 OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES AROUND DG FOR KIDS AND ADULTS 12 OCD 18-23 VOLUME 173: DECEMBER 19 TAKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR DONGGUAN DECADE THIS MONTH SEE HOW THE CITY HAS SAW SOMETHING INTERESTING? EVOLVED IN 10 YEARS Contact us at: +86 769 2234 7730 (Mon–Fri, 10 am - 6:30 pm) Send us an email: 14 Sales HERE! - [email protected] DINE & DRINK 24-41 HERE! Dongguan - [email protected] THREE DONGGUAN OPTIONS MEGAPIXEL PartyHERE! - [email protected] HERE! Outdoors - [email protected] FOR CROISSANTS FEATURING ONLY THE BEST HERE! Coaching - [email protected] IMAGES OF DONGGUANERS HERE! Design - [email protected] HERE! Productions - [email protected] HERE! Entertainment - [email protected] HERE! Internships - [email protected] HERE! F&B - [email protected] HERE! Mall - [email protected] 15 42 Find us on social media: WWW WeChat: HEREParty COMPARE LOCAL AND WHERE TO PARTYHERE! Bilibili: HERE_TV INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPS THE BEST OF WHAT’S HAPPENING Linkedin.com/company/heredg Facebook.com/HEREDongguan IN DONGGUAN THIS MONTH Youtube.com/HEREDongguan HEREDG.COM 16 DG AFFAIRS 44-47 HERE! Dongguan uses only original material. FINISH UP YOUR HOLIDAY THE MAPS Letters to the editor may be edited before publishing. Our publication is produced for and by Dongguan’s international SHOPPING WITH DG GIFTS DONGGUAN CITY MAP community and reffllects its diverse characteristics. Views and opinions HOUJIE TOWN MAP expressed in this publication belong to the contributor and are not necessarily those of the publisher. DONGCHENG DISTRICT MAP

All rights reserved to HERE! Dongguan. Please recycle this copy. 59 53 POSITIVE PARENTING TEACH YOUR CHILD THE VALUE TAKE A SHOT AT THIS OF GIFT-GIVING NEIGHBORHOOD BAR 60 CROSS-CULTURAL AN INSIGHT TO A CROSS- CULTURAL MARRIAGE IN CHINA 61 MANDARIN RULES ON THE JOURNEY OF LEARNING PUTONGHUA 48 51 62 KNOW HOW SOMETHING TO EAT WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH... STAY CURRENT WITH CHINA’S GET STUFFED AT A FRESH INVESTIGATING AND EXPLAINING LEGAL AND BUSINESS TRENDS RESTAURANT EACH MONTH THE ODDITIES OF CHINA 50-58 53 63 AROUND HERE! SOMETHING TO DRINK THE WEEKENDER DONGGUAN LISTINGS SO YOU STAY HYDRATED AND CHECK OUT YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE ON WHERE DON’T GET LOST A NEW BAR THIS WEEKEND TO GO FOR A WEEKEND AWAY 51 64 SET SAIL AND HAVE WHAT’S YOUR STORY? DISCOVER THE STORIES BEHIND A TASTE OF JAPAN DG PROFESSIONALS LETTER OF THE MONTH EDITOR’S SAY Hi, DONGGUAN 2020 I read an article about the Muay Thai gym in Dalang. Could you send me the name and location please and a contact if you have it? Thank you!

s this year went by, I kept thinking “it’s the end of a decade,” my second in Dan Dongguan. 2020 has a nice ring to it. Just saying it sounds very positive: “Twenty-twenty.” Perhaps it reminds me of perfect vision and having a clear view forward. It’s 2020, what can go wrong? Hi Dan,

Thinking back 10 years, I recall a slightly different Dongguan. It might be more than slightly, Thanks for writing us. Where did you find that but you know how it is when you spend every day with someone; it’s hard to see them story? In print or online? There’s a Muay Thai change. It felt like the end of the Dongguan 1.0 as we knew it, and the past few years proved gym in Dalang town. About 40 minutes from to be right. Songshan Lake was still just a promising idea, the city’s national reputation was the city center. We will put you in contact with unjustly bad, and the recent economic downturn made all the polluting, low-tech factories them. more of a burden rather than an advantage. Dongguan was at a turning point.

Years have gone by and for the most part, it feels like the city prevailed. Steadily and gradually, the implementation of multi-year plans have brought Dongguan higher than what was expected by the people. It is a first-tier city; old and new Dongguan people can be proud. The future looks bright. You are the HERE! Letter of the Month winner! Dongguan 2.0 is well in action. Honestly, it seems it will soon move up a level, perhaps in You can look forward to your Sandford a few years with the opening of new metro lines. For us regular people, this means life in Orchards Devon Red six-pack, valued at 210 Dongguan is going to keep getting better and better. There will be fewer reasons to venture RMB in total. Thanks for your feedback. out of the city, being able to find most things here. Our lifestyle will improve and the city will attract newer Dongguaners. However, it all comes with a price: traffic will get worse (but more trains will make up), housing will go up (if it hasn’t already) and life will cost more in general. If you ask me, that’s a reasonable price to pay for progress and sustainability.

Get away from the busy commercial areas in Dongguan and explore the lowkey space of Xi She Cultural and Creative Park. Sandford Orchards is one of This oasis is located between two apartment blocks in Guancheng the top award-winning cider and is only a short 10-minute walk from People’s Park. If you blink pressers in the U.K., and you can you might miss it, but will recognize the right enjoy it here in Dongguan. To Editor-in-Chief experience the refreshing taste, area by the giant “8” painted on the wall, before visit cooperating bars & food seeing an outdoor patio extend about 75 meters establishments. back, connecting a row of five cafes, one dessert shop, two restaurants and, on the upper floors, two barbershops. This area is notable due to the silence, as construction and traffic fade away. Sip FIND THE a cup of coffee with a slice of cheesecake at Café- This month, win a buffet dinner for two! Tea—the first café as you enter on your right— FAKE AD and take in the early afternoon serenity. Listen to the calm music that drifts from the cafes setting the right atmosphere. As part of the surge in traditional barbershops opening in Dongguan, Last Month’s Winners: This Month’sPrize : this area offers two: Boss Barbershop and Dragons Barbershop, one Congratulations to Shayne Chen, Kai One lucky winner will get a buffet across from the other. The recommended time to visit the area is after Lee, Isabella Lai, Nikki Pinard, Pete dinner for two, at Feng All Day 11 am when the shops are starting to open, or in the evening when the Small and Wing, who found the fake Dining, in the Dongcheng meaty cook-at-the-table restaurant 食肉獸 (Shi Rou Shou) or better ad on page 10 of HERE! last month: International Hotel, valued at 823 translated as Meat Monster, opens (6 pm to 10 pm). Those looking The Cat’s Meow. Each will receive RMB. Find the fake ad in this edition for a more local style, try the traditional Chinese restaurant six authentic New York style bagels, and send the answer with your name to at the end of the patio. This is not a place to spend delivered to their home, from HH [email protected] or by WeChat to the whole afternoon but works as a break Baking Company, valued at 60 RMB. zivglikman. from the mainstream areas.

6 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 AROUND HERE! T OF THE M TY FACT EN ON CI S V TH E

EARTHQUAKES IN DONGGUAN

On October 12 an earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale, hit Yulin, Guangxi at 10:55 pm, during which tremors were felt in different cities—Dongguan included. That became the fourth tremor felt in Dongguan this year. Many people may not know that Dongguan SUNDAY sits on two seismic belts: one that runs from Qishi to Humen, the other from DECEMBER 8 Shilong to Houjie. The former is a major one that 4 PM TO 9 PM cuts through more than 10 towns, a few of which are Humen, Dalingshan, Liaobu, Dongkeng, Hengli Ladies treat yourself and Qishi. According to an analysis from Dongguan to this women only Seismological Bureau, it is estimated that the magnitude event in 33 Town can reach a maximum of 5.5 if the seismic region lands on the ground floor in Dongguan. Since Dongguan is listed as one of the key of Reading U Bookstore. seismic monitoring and prevention regions in China, Girls’ Day Out is for girls 15 seismic observatories were built over the years. of all ages in Dongguan Hospitals and schools after 2003 were evaluated and offers music, food and according to earthquake prevention safety level regulations. Shelters were drinks, as well as a discount constructed in many places including public parks such as People’s Park, sample sale, fashion tips, nail Huying Park and Central Square. In Dongguan’s history, although over art and hair and makeup. Its goal ten earthquakes have been recorded, the severity of the magnitude is to bring women in Dongguan was never life threatening. Almost half a century has together. passed since the biggest earthquake in the city, with a magnitude of 2.8, was recorded For the independent women in 1973. advance tickets are 30 RMB or 3 50 RMB at the door. For two best friends advance tickets MILLION are 50 RMB or 70 RMB at THERE ARE 3 MILLION the door. REGISTERED CARS IN DONGGUAN AND EXPECTED D Follow the HERE! WeChat THING IFFER TO INCREASE BY 200,000 ME EN EACH YEAR. account to stay current on all the SO T best parties, events and more! A WELL-KEPT SECRET Get away from the busy commercial areas in Dongguan and explore the lowkey space of Xi She Cultural and Creative Park. This oasis is located between two apartment blocks in Guancheng and is only a short 10-minute walk from People’s Park. If you blink SNAPSHOT you might miss it, but will recognize the right area by the giant “8” painted on the wall, before seeing an outdoor patio extend about 75 meters back, connecting a row of five cafes, one dessert shop, two restaurants and, on the upper floors, two barbershops. This area is notable due to the silence, as construction and traffic fade away. Sip a cup of coffee with a slice of cheesecake at Café- Tea—the first café as you enter on your right— and take in the early afternoon serenity. Listen to the calm music that drifts from the cafes setting the right atmosphere. As part of the surge in traditional barbershops opening in Dongguan, this area offers two: Boss Barbershop and Dragons Barbershop, one across from the other. The recommended time to visit the area is after 11 am when the shops are starting to open, or in the evening when the meaty cook-at-the-table restaurant 食肉獸 (Shi Rou Shou) or better translated as Meat Monster, opens (6 pm to 10 pm). Those looking for a more local style, try the traditional Chinese restaurant Two women go head-to-head in the game Baby Rattle at the 33 Town Bar at the end of the patio. This is not a place to spend Crawl on November 23, in the photo contributed by Nicolas Cabrol. the whole afternoon but works as a break Join the HERE! events and share your pictures through the event WeChat from the mainstream areas. groups to be in Snapshot.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 7 SCENE

CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT TOH E-CIG SUPPLIES BANNED ONLINE

Haul out the holly and string up China passed a law banning the sale lights on the tree by finding all of e-cigarette supplies online, though your Christmas needs at Treasures e-cigarettes are still available. The law of Hope (TOH). The TOH went into effect at the beginning of Christmas Store officially opened November to prevent the sale to minors, in 33 Town in Building 29 and following closely the regulations is spreading the Christmas spirit regarding cigarette sales online, and throughout December. classifies them as a health danger.

Their shelves are stocked with tiny Santas, reindeer and other Chinese authorities are concerned that ornaments. Stockings and Christmas wrapping adorn the walls in an minors are using online shopping venues like Taobao and JD.com to effort to fill all your Christmas and holiday needs. buy electronic cigarettes because the sites do not require identification and cannot verify the customer’s age. Authorities fear e-cigarettes are “Christmas is by far my favorite time of year! It’s always a joy to see leading to a new addiction. continuation and community teamwork with the efforts of Treasures of Hope,” Aaron Burns, head of the TOH board, said. Deaths linked to e-cigarettes have been reported around the world and are linked to vitamin E acetate used as an additive, according to a report Burns and store manager Frank Liang give a special thanks to HERE!, by the CDC. The CDC urges those who use e-cigarettes to buy from 33 Town and all the volunteers, who helped to create the “best ever accredited sources and not purchase products containing THC oil, TOH Christmas Store.” which is illegal in China.

TOH is a charity organization that focuses on helping Chinese children, Those who have an e-cigarette can go through credited distribution youth and adults through community helping community. centers in Dongguan. The centers can be found in most malls, usually at kiosks. Hours vary weekly depending on the availability of volunteers and interns. To know the weekly opening hours or become a volunteer, follow the TOH WeChat account at charity-toh.

8 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 DGFC CONNECTS AT POOL PARTY PLAN YOUR 2020 HOLIDAYS

The Dongguan French Connection The 2020 Chinese public holiday (DGFC) hosted the Dongcheng schedule is out, so get ready to plan International Hotel’s first private your holidays this year. Since the poolside party on Saturday, Mid-Autumn Festival coincides November 2, with an estimated with National Day, there are seven 70 partygoers attending. The legal holidays in 2020. This news DGFC brought together French has already become a hot topic speakers and welcomed a mix among people planning their trips. of internationals, who not only reside in Dongguan but came from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Kicking off the holiday schedule, with one day off, is New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1. Chinese New Year (CNY) is a bit early in “The point of DGFC is to connect with multiple horizons and to be 2020, with the holiday starting Friday, January 24, to Thursday, January an active hub for Donguaners from Israel, the U.S., Italy, South Africa, 30, and CNY Day on Saturday, January 25. The adjusted workdays Brazil, Ukraine, Korea, the U.K. and others (places).” Vincent Breitel, are Sunday, January 19, and Saturday, February 1. Qingming Festival DGFC admin, said. (Tomb Sweeping Day) is Saturday, April 4, to Monday, April 6, allowing for a three-day weekend, with no workdays to make up. The next “We designed this party to be relaxed yet give our guests a complete five- holiday brings five glorious days off, with Labor Day from Friday, May star hotel experience,” Ludovic Casteleyn, the hotel’s food and beverage 1, to Tuesday, May 5. Of course, this means you will have to make up director, said. The hotel opened their afternoon buffet for the event, days at work on Sunday, April 26 and Saturday, May 9. offering a mix of finger foods and desserts. The Dragon Boat Festival is from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June The party later moved to the hotel’s outdoor pool on the fifth floor, with 27, but you are back to work on Sunday, June 28. So, don’t stay out too a panoramic view of downtown Dongcheng. Poolside drinks and music late on Saturday night. were provided, and the hotel’s Maple Leaf Japanese/Korean restaurant brought up sushi and pizza. This year is special combining National Day and Golden Week starting on Thursday, October 1, and running to Thursday, October 8. Don’t Like with every DGFC event, the wine was provided by the Edenbourg forget to go to work on Sunday, September 27, and Saturday, October wine company. 10. It is recommended you confirm these days with your place of work.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 9 SCENE

WORLD-CLASS SKATING IN DG

The Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy (AOFST) has propelled many participants into world-class figure skating over the past 14 years. Dongguan hosted the AOFST at the Ice Star Ice Rink, in One Mall this year from October 30 to November 3.

Twenty-four delegations from different countries and more than 160 athletes took part in this international event. Leung Yi Christy, the 2019 Chinese national champion, and Alexei Bychenko, who competed for Israel at the 2018 Winter Olympics, were among some of the famous ice skaters.

The competition was steep in some of the groups. The event started at 7 am each day and concluded with an award ceremony on November 3.

An Xiangyi, from China, won in Women’s Singles. Skate partners Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, from the U.S., won the Group Championship. Chen Yudong, from China, won in Men’s Singles.

Tickets were not openly available to the public for the event, with most watching through the windows of the ice rink.

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHILI

The Ninth Annual Dragons Chili Cook-Off brought the spice at One for the Road on November 9, with many chili enthusiasts coming out to show support.

Taking home the title of 2019 Chili Champion was David from Grateful Q, which was decided by a blind taste test from a panel of American judges. David said he has been part of the cook-off for 8 years and has tweaked the recipe and changed techniques in some areas. A-One came in second place and Just Chili’n in third. The People’s Choice also went to the enthusiast team Just Chili’n and the Chef’s Choice went to Hollywood Baby Too.

This time it was not all about the foreign teams, with team three, the Hot Hashers, making Hunan spicy chili. Not many could handle the spice from the Hot Hashers, so they offered a soothing tea with each sample bowl. Team 12, Dreams, offered something a little sweeter with their meaty combination.

The Chili Cook-Off is an annual fundraising event for the Dongguan Dragons Baseball Club, which is a free program for kids in the Dongguan community.

“It will allow us, again, to operate the next year, offering free baseball services. One for the Road and the other sponsors were fantastic, everyone who donated things were fantastic,” Coach Jim, with the Dongguan Dragons Baseball Club, said.

10 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 OUTDOORS

PING PONG HIKING CRICKET

The HERE! Ping Pong Club had its first The HERE! Hiking Club went on an The Dongguan Cricketers played in the practice on November 16. An estimated adventurous hike up Baiyun Zhang Guangdong Cricket League Tournament 18 players of all levels gathered to take in Huizhou on November 17 but are that started on November 10 and played part in the sport China made famous. A bringing it back to Dongguan with a hike throughout the month. The tournament series of games were played, such as in Tongsha Park on December 14. The was a combination of eight teams in “run around” and “first to three,” as an club will meet in Tongsha at 9 am and Guangdong, who met at the Shajing introduction and to match players to their go to 12 pm, before enjoying lunch at a Ground and Shekou Sports Center. This level. local farm. This one will be slightly easier tournament was exceptionally special than last time, but will still be off the because the Cricketers played with Practice is every two weeks under the paved path. Come out and get an early a leather ball, requiring full gear for guidance of Coach Steph. Days and start on your New Year’s resolution to be protection. times may vary, so scan the QR code healthier. below to contact HERE! and reserve your On November 17 the Cricketers won one place at the table. Space is limited. Don’t Like with all hikes, you are encouraged match and lost another, and played again wait to sign up! to bring two liters of water, snacks and on November 24, winning another match. comfortable walking shoes.

is committed to delivering fun and engaging activities within the OUTDOORS community. Our Outdoors hub acts as a gateway for adults and children to get involved in all kinds of games and sports, to keep fit and active, be part of a team or discover a hobby. To find out about our events, join any groups on this page or introduce a new activity to Dongguan, please get in touch via the QR code on the right.

FOOTBALL BASEBALL George Evans, 12 years old, started to play Leo Li, 10 years old, started playing football with Coach Mateus Martins when he baseball three years ago, and quickly was 5 years old. “I have learned a lot of things became fascinated by the sport. “My xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx during all these years: balance, speed, ball dream is to become a first baseman and control, teamwork and the most important thing, strong baseman in MLB one day,” he said. confidence,” George said. He used to think that dream was far away, At Martins Football Training Center, he met until he met the coaches of the Dragons other kids from different countries and Baseball Club. The coaches encouraged made a lot of friends. “Thanks to Coach him to follow his dream, and it will come Mateus Martins for his care and guidance. true so long as he works hard. I am having a happy and healthy life,” George said. He thanks the coaches, parents and players who have helped him during his time with Martins Football Training Center is now the Dragons. It makes him feel that his connected with HERE! Coaching. Based in Shui dream is getting closer and closer. Lian Shan, Martins has offered private and group football training for the past decade.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 11 OCD BY CHARLENE FU PURIFY THE AIR YOU BREATHE

IT STARTS WITH A TICKLE, THEN A SMALL THROAT CLEARING, TO A COUGH AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOU FEEL YOU ARE ABOUT TO COUGH UP A LUNG DUE TO AN UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP?

hen the weather starts cooling, a larger number of people show symptoms of a respiratory infection, to be specific: constant coughing, two to three times more than in the summer. To make matters worse, most of them do not wear a face mask or even cover their mouths.

People are at a higher risk to catch a respiratory infection in the fall than at any other time of year, according to Doctor Huang Xiaohua from YYL Hospital’s Internal Medicine Department. Due to higher diurnal temperature variations, mucus is frequently stimulated, causing congestion, and it is easier for bacteria and viruses to infect and upset the respiratory system.

I had a traumatic experience in Beijing, when SARS killed many in 2003. I saw people taking particles, and it is fairly breathable, even after Air (HEPA) filter, which filters smog, dust showers in public baths with their face masks being washed three to eight times. and bacteria. Usually, you need to replace your on to avoid being infected. Judging from the filter every six to 12 months depending on the thickness, I’d say there must have been at least Another option to reduce the risk of a brand, model and how frequently you use it. 16 layers of absorbent cotton in their masks. respiratory infection is an air purifier, which Prices for HEPA filter systems can be around Knowing that there were people who were far will cutdown on particles in the air that 1,000 RMB if you choose one like IQAir more perplexed by OCD than me was the only contribute to the infection. (Swiss-made). You could go for the more soothing thing in those days. affordable Xiaomi Pro for 100 RMB. This is especially for people who have a large However, since my son was born, my level of family or a smoker in the family. Before I don’t have a professional air quality monitor vigilance has escalated. I may I bought mine, I spent at home but, with the limited experiments I’ve not have any cash on me in half a month researching done, an air purifier can make a difference. this modern world, but I can I had a various brands, domestic For example, if I keep it on for the whole night almost miraculously produce and imported, and different when I wake up the next morning, I will have a face mask from my pocket traumatic models. I compared at least a clear throat and nose. If you light a cigarette and in no time put it on experience in 20 including Dyson, Philips, next to it, the screen will display a red warning when I detect anyone around Panasonic, Midea, Three Papa light indicating polluted air. me sniffling, clearing their Beijing when and even the rarely heard of throat or sneezing. I’d rather SARS killed 352. I suggest four aspects be If you catch a cold, no matter how careful you suffocate under the protection taken into consideration other have been, and your cough lasts more than of a face mask than take the many in 2003. than your budget: purification, a week, see a doctor. Not only to stop your risk of catching a cold and efficiency, noise and cost of coughing, but to identify the cause of it. Be passing it on to my family. running. well!

I hoard disposable medical face masks The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) will whenever they are on sale, with three layers pop out among so many parameters. Based of filtration and sterilized by ethylene oxide on China standards, an air purifier with an and a Bacteria Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of 800 CADR is suitable for a room as big as 96 99 percent. You can choose face masks made square meters. However, the higher the CADR of a new material called polyurethane, which is, the more noise it will make. Make sure your can not only filter pollen but other small air- air purifier has a High-Efficiency Particulate

12 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 PURIFY THE AIR YOU BREATHE

www.heredg.com » December 2019 13 DINE & DRINK BY STEPHAN BARTON CROSS PATHS WITH CROISSANTS

CROISSANTS ARE A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST FOOD OF CHOICE WITH OPTIONS IN SWEET OR SALTY. DISCOVER THREE LOCATIONS IN DONGGUAN OFFERING THESE FLAKY PASTRIES, AND GET A LEG UP ON THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY.

ith a rich eating culture of its own and an Aotsukido ever-developing expat community, Dongguan Our second stop was Aotsukido (蓝 has options for most palates. 月堂) on the third floor of Dynacity Mall, which is open from 8 am to 10 In Europe, where baked goods pm and offers local favorites. This a take a choice place in the collective Chinese chain specializing in croissants consciousness of morning gourmets, the that come in many flavors (including croissant holds a privileged position. One pork floss), ranging from 7 RMB of the legends surrounding this illustrious for the original recipe to 14.5 RMB pastry is that it was invented by Austrian for the custard and fresh strawberry bakers in Vienna to celebrate their ones. The croissants were small, which nation’s defeat of the Umayyad troops is not a bad thing especially in an on whose flag displayed a crescent figure. establishment proposing so many Nowadays, it is hard to hear an American options. pronouncing the word “croissant” without a liberal use of the French accent. No Unfortunately, we found them to be matter the true origins of this breakfast a bit dry and lacking in flavor. All in staple, the fact is that it is available in all, the slick packaging didn’t make up Dongguan. I decided to take a leisurely for the lackluster substance and the morning stroll to sample the goods at corporate mentality seemingly more three local purveyors. interested in the big picture than the small, tasty details.

Martin’s Sharefoods Cafe Martin’s, located in Dynatown and open Our third and final stop was from 8 am to 10 pm, bakes what can only Sharefoods Cafe near One Mall, which be described as huge croissants. There are is open from 8 am to 10 pm. With two kinds, both costing 15 RMB. The first stores in Shenzhen and Dongguan, is a classic, though large, version of the it is a Chinese-Euro style bakery and pastry seen around the world. The second, coffeeshop. Two types of croissants our favorite, is called a “Laugen” and were on display, the ubiquitous plain looks like the love child of a croissant and one selling for 10 RMB and a caramel a pretzel. Not much suspense here, those version costing 12 RMB. Sharefoods of you who think this sounds good are baked all the items on display inhouse. absolutely right. The salt provides added flavor and makes for a genuinely enjoyable Just like Goldilocks, who had to experience. The pastries are cooked in sample all the bowls of porridge before the back and account for their freshness. finding the one just right, the third one Besides croissants, Martin’s boasts a world was the charm. It was not too big or tour of pastries, American style donuts, too small. The flavor was pretty good German Berliner, Danishes and many and the texture was enjoyably fluffy. A other treats sure to please even the pickiest special mention to the caramel version: bakery fans. the thin film of caramelized sugar which coated the croissant offered a nice balance of salty and sweet.

14 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 WWW BY SIMON CARTAGENA AND MARCELA MAYA TAKE OFF FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

THOSE WHO TRAVEL ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST DEAL ON HOTELS AND FLIGHTS. WITH SO MANY BOOKING OPTIONS OUT THERE, IT’S HARD TO CHOOSE. DO PRICE AND CONVENIENCE MAKE A DIFFERENCE IF YOU BUY FROM CHINA BASED APPS?

hen the fall season makes its appearance, Dongguaners are usually thinking about what to SKYSCANNER do during Chinese New Year Although Skyscanner is not a (CNY). So, as a China resident, should I be booking marketplace for flight tickets, with China-based apps, or should I go with more it has proven to be a reliable global mainstream ones? Therefore, we’ve decided to search engine that redirects plan our vacation in advance and rate them for you users to the best marketplace on a five-star scale. for the intended purchase. The Skyscanner app is easy to find and download directly. FEI ZHU An adventurous feature is the Fei Zhu was easy to find in the app store option to search for a flight with using its pinyin name. Finding the app listed destination “Everywhere”, the with its pinyin denomination was a good app will then organize results in sign, but the app comes in only Chinese order of best pricing to different characters. We mention this specifically destinations. A disadvantage because, as non-Chinese speaking expats this often found is not all possible is one of the first things we look for—this flights are shown for lower-cost and menus with pictures. The interface was airlines when traveling long not particularly intuitive, and searching for distances. If your goal is to travel destinations in English proved to be a no-go. cheap, regardless of what the All in all, not the best for English speakers. flight time may look like, then Skyscanner might not be for you. WECHAT It’s already on your phone, so searching for EXPEDIA destinations is easy. However, if you’re using The search feature behaves quite a private network, you will quickly find well in China, and the search out that WeChat is not keen on it. It makes results come back with cheaper searching slow and unreliable. If searching airline deals that do not show with your private network turned off, then up on other search engines. you’ll find that the buying process is faster However, search results do and has more straight-forward options than come back quite unclear, and most of the others on the list. With WeChat it’s difficult to visualize all the you can pay with WeChat Wallet as well relevant information at once. as Alipay, Chinese debit and credit cards. Something that global mainstream apps are not great for if your funds are in China.

TRIP.COM If looking to pay with a Chinese bank card or Extremely efficient and intuitive, Trip.com took WeChat, then you are likely better off with the me less than five minutes to download, signup, Chinese apps. If you are looking to travel outside find a flight and proceed to checkout. It’s of Asia, then cheap might be your number one probably the most intuitive and fast working concern, so stick to the international apps. In terms option of the lot. Signing up can be done with a of cost, it ultimately just comes down to what variety of fast action options including Google, airline you are using and how much flight time Facebook, Apple ID or directly with email. The you are willing to put in, so regardless of the search search features are simple, and simple in this engine you use, pricing will be the same if not case means good. You can even use it to book neglectfully similar. train tickets around China. Payment methods include WeChat as well as debit and credit cards, both Chinese and international.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 15 DG AFFAIRS BY STEPHAN BARTON SIX LUCKY GIFTS FROM DONGGUAN

IF YOU ARE GETTING READY TO TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAY (CHRISTMAS OR CNY) THE IDEA OF WHAT TO GET PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE CROSSED YOUR MIND. DISCOVER THE GIFTS OF DONGGUAN (AND CHINA), AS WELL AS WHERE YOU CAN BUY THEM.

TRADITIONAL GAG GIFTS ARTISTIC It’s difficult to walk in parts of Dongguan Feel like challenging your friends with a Traditional paintbrushes are sure to please without being greeted by the smell of incense few exotic morsels? Liang Pin Pu Zi Bestore the aspiring calligraphers, but they are pretty and precious woods. Beaded bracelets, in Wanda Mall may be the choice for you. enough in their own right to deserve a space pendants and other ornaments usually come Items are sold by the unit in plastic wrappers on your mother’s bookshelf. Why not make in a box of shavings to serve as storage when reminiscent of American candy, but candies your visit to the shop a pleasant one? they aren’t worn and are great gifts to take they most definitely are not. home to your friends and siblings as a piece of Nestled among a bucolic park, Keyuan is China. You will find stores that specialize in Shrimp, squid, oysters and duck eggs are a Dongguan site worth the visit. Built as a the wooden ornaments on Ruanchong Road, just a few options that are sure to make home for a Qing Dynasty dignitary in 1850, with prices starting at 300 RMB. It’s one of for interesting conversations around the its beautiful and soothing vistas have inspired few legitimately traditional streets remaining Christmas tree. The best part is that they are a great many poets over time. Fittingly, the in Dongguan. cheap—between 5 RMB to 10 RMB. So fill site’s official store sells everything you need to up a bag of strange snacks for Christmas. launch an calligrapher’s career for 300 RMB (there are a few cheaper sets).

CLASSIC CHEEKY MODERN This one is for the old souls in your life who Why not warm the cockles of your uncle How about a pair of modern headphones? like to take a moment to sip their tea. What Scrooge’s heart with a bottle of baijiu? The rice The new bookstore, Reading U, located better way to enjoy that moment than with a wine will put anyone in the Christmas spirit, in 33 Town, offers many cool wares from tea set from China? With numerous tea shops and is found in any supermarket and even framed art, to build it yourself automatons. in Dongguan, it is easy enough to find, along at convenience stores in case you remember Nevertheless, it was the engraved wooden with tea to complete it. someone on the way to the airport. Most headphones that caught my eyes. Owl faces, bottles have a reasonable price. phoenixes in mid-flight or amped up robots, Prices vary depending on if you want a simple there is a theme for every taste. The brand is clay pot and cups (about 60 RMB) or a However, if you don’t want to skimp on the called Wu Design and is based in Dongguan. copper kettle (1,000 RMB). Don’t rule out good stuff go, to a baijiu specialty shop but be the option of a tea filtering cup for around prepared to pay more. They are a bit pricy, ranging from 499 20 RMB at Miniso and other similarly styled RMB to 1,880 RMB, but keep this aging shops. technology relevant in the era of air-pods.

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BY RACHEL WRIGHT

n 2010 Dongguan was just In 2015, after a decade of being boosted its economy and growth getting over the global open, the New South China Mall over the past 10 years, which recession of 2008 and started to become occupied by contributed to a ripple effect, had the foresight to evolve shops. This is the second largest changing not only the city’s faster than the world mall in the world by leasable area. business presence, but also causing around it, making the conscious its infrastructure to expand, change decision to switch from a low-tech In July 2019, OPPO announced in social ideology and even the industry to high-tech. their groundbreaking in foreign populations increased. Chang’an for a new research and In 2011 WeChat was released, development center. The next 10 years plan to mirror pushing the agenda of social the past on a grander scale as it media. These are just a few of the notable conforms to the GBA Plan. The events that have shaped Dongguan plan involves integrating nine cities In February 2014, the most in the past decade. and two Special Administrative significant change to the city came Regions (Hong Kong and Macau) with the very public crackdown on The city made a name for itself as into one megacity to drive the Dongguan’s infamous prostitution the manufacturing capital of the Chinese economy. industry. The social activity was world resting in the heart of the quickly put to an end, trickling Greater Bay Area (GBA), between Take a look at Dongguan’s down and affecting the beauty and the two powerhouse cities of evolution over the decade as we salon, food and beverage, spa and Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and prepare to move into the roaring hotel industries. attracted business from Hong 2020s. Kong, Macau and Taiwan. This

18 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 WAI GUO REN Dongguan’s foreign population has shifted dramatically in the past 10 years, with families moving here from other nations for work. Eventually they called the city home, raising their children and making it the world they know.

For the new arrivals there is little shock value compared to those who arrived 10 years ago due to an established expat community and sub-communities in place. Yes, there are still a few curious looks and an occasional photo opportunity from local residents, along with the “oh, China” moments, but Dongguan has since become a bubble that is easy to navigate.

VISA In 2010 the average foreigner in Dongguan carried a tourist visa, which would not allow them to permanently reside in the mainland and had to make trips to Hong Kong or Macau for renewal. The ideal travel document to work and live in China was a Z visa, which allowed for a residence permit 30 days after entering, and until recently was difficult to obtain without certain requirements (a diploma being the main one).

In February 2017 China implemented a point system for internationals to obtain a work visa and make up in some areas for others that are lacking. This would make it easier for most to apply and be approved, while China gets more focused talents and taxes paid.

LIFESTYLE The decade has changed Dongguan from a city of motorcycles and bicycles to a city of cars, with various imported cars seen on the roads. This is just one of many examples of the city’s shift in quality of life and wealth.

The shift is credited to the surge in middle to upper class citizens seen between 2012 and 2015. Import stores kept opening along with more expat bars and restaurants. Some came and went, but others stuck around, expanding their business ventures.

“We now have access to a lot more variety and it seems the market has opened to include a multitude of imported goods that I remember being much more costly 10 years ago, if available at all,” Matt Marshall, long-term China expat and owner of Murray’s Irish Pub, said.

He mentioned an introduction/explosion in craft beer breweries, traditional barbershops and secret bars in every town, paving the way for a thriving nightlife. LANGUAGE To live in Dongguan, one must wonder if learning basic Mandarin is a must anymore, between numerous translation apps and a large number of English-speaking Chinese. However, 10 years ago with translation apps not so accurate, navigating social interactions was a “painstaking process” according to nine-year expat Michael Kelly.

Trends in the past two years show foreginers taking particular interest in learning the language with HSK being recognized by more and more countries, as well as counting as points towards a Z visa application.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 19 SOCIAL As the city grew so did its social ideologies, not able to hold back the tide of international influence. City officials continued to implement environmental regulations as the know-how became available.

Although many still question the air quality today, it has significantly improved in the past years, changing from days when the air was gray to blue skies often being seen.

Focus was also placed on improved health care. There were 2,229 medical institutions in 2010, 78 of which were hospitals. By 2018 the number had risen to 2681 medical institutions, with 99 hospitals. The Dongcheng area now has two Western clinics: Global Doctors and YYL.

ENVIRONMENT In 2011 Dongguan was named a National Model City for Environmental Protection and began strengthening its approach to the relationship between industry and the environment. It implemented ways to cut down on environmental waste and became one of the first 45 pilot cities in China to build a water ecological park in 2013. Dongguan continued to push a 45 percent coverage of green space and has the interconnecting GD Greenway, Green Belt and Green Corridor throughout the city.

The parks in Dongguan have expanded from 1004 parks in 2010—including those built by communities and villages—to 1200 parks in 2018 and is credited for maximumly utilizing the areas available for greenspace. EDUCATION The education system in Dongguan has seen consistent improvements with many new facilities and programs offering a higher quality of learning.

An increase in international and foreign language schools were seen in the past decade. In 2012 the International School of Dongguan (ISD) opened its doors, and QSI and EtonHouse have expanded their campuses in recent years.

Educational institutions have started developing facilities and hiring professionals for students with learning disabilities.

In 2010 there were 727 kindergartens, 330 primary schools, 150 junior middle schools and 40 high schools. In 2018 there were 1,125 kindergartens, 328 primary schools, 198 junior middle schools and 42 high schools and two special education schools.

CHARITY Treasures of Hope (TOH) opened in 2009, and has since been dedicated to serving children, youth and adults in need throughout China. Their store, which is open year-round, sells donated items from factories.

In 2016, to comply with the new China charity laws, TOH joined the Shenzhen Charity Federation, creating the TOH Foundation.

In August, 2019, they moved their shop to 33 Town, offering higher visibility in a more centralized area. In November, they opened their Christmas store, which offers an array of holiday decorations and gifts.

20 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 BUSINESS Dongguan’s future was unclear 10 years ago, with factories closing and a large number of migrant workers forced to go back to their hometowns. However, today, many new companies are starting up.

Dongguan became the GBA’s fastest growing economy in 2019, reaching a GDP of 7.2 percent at its peak, averaging at 6.9 percent in the first half of the year.

INDUSTRY SHIFT Dongguan was the city known for the “Made in China” tagline, and in some areas it still is. It was the fourth largest exporter after Shanghai, Shenzhen and Suzhou.

The industry has shifted through a number of peaks and valleys, as manufacturers drifted away from South China to cheaper areas of Southeast Asia. This is credited to a combination of the increase of material costs, as well as higher demands in salary.

To support the new demands, manufacturers needed to produce products with a higher value and attract more focused talents.

HIGH-TECH BOOM The world was seeing itself move into a new age in 2010, and Dongguan had foresight to change from textiles to technology after the 2008 global recession. Tech giants Huawei, OPPO and Vivo began to build in Dongguan. These are three of the top five phone brands in the world and an estimated one in every five phones are made in Dongguan.

“The so called hi-tech boom really didn’t become substantial until the knock-off Nokia, iPhone and Samsung makers started realizing that they have piggy-back-ridden off of the name brands well enough, and now they have a few dollars in hand, it might be a smart thing to do to be branded, too. So, investments started raining from the sky left and right, and this is exactly when people started noticing that being smart and making clever gadgets is not just a cool thing to do and it pays pretty well, too,” Rickey Lin, business incubation expert and director of counseling at Inno17, said. He added the buildup to today has not only happened over the past 10 years, but 15 years. FACTORIES Factories have since stepped away from the excessive mass production that was seen through the 2000s and early 2010s and are focusing on smart technology.

“What’s happening to the factories is that they are all in a deep limbo trying to figure out what could make them smarter, faster, more efficient, and much more profitable,” Lin said.

By September,2019, there were an estimated 178,351 industrial enterprises in Dongguan, according to a Dongguan government report.

While upgrading the city’s traditional manufacturing sectors, extra focus was placed on research and development centers, concentrating on robotics and smart technologies mainly in the Songshan Lake area. This increased the value of products, as well as the area.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 21 INFRASTRUCTURE The basic framework making up Dongguan’s roads and buildings has evolved to provide a more efficient way of life, bringing about the continuous expansion of Dongguan Avenue and other roads that connect the city. Skyscrapers started to go up in designated areas, with the construction of the Dongguan TBA Tower finishing in 2013, and the construction on the Dongguan International Trade Center, Tower 1, beginning in 2014. The tower is scheduled to be finished by May 2020.

To maintain the integrity and openness of the city’s use of greenery, skyscrapers are limited to certain areas.

TRANSPORTATION Some may remember the days before DiDi, having the option between a taxi (often having to haggle a way into a decent price) or the bus.

Today there are an estimated 3 million cars registered in Dongguan, which increases by 200,000 cars each year. In 2016 the first subway line opened, with Line 2 connecting 16 stops from Humen Railway Station to Dongguan Railway Station. This has contributed to the build up of areas along the line. On September 23, 2018, the Humen high-speed railway connecting Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou to Dongguan opened.

China has always been a nation of bicycles, but Dongguan saw the explosion of smart-city bike-sharings conveniently placed on the sidewalks, with OFO (2014), Mobike (2015), Hellobike (2016) and DiDi Bike-Sharing (2017).

REAL ESTATE The value of land dramatically increased after 2010, with property buyers seeing another increase in 2016. The construction of the railways and soon buyers from to be metro lines connecting the cities is credited to attracting Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

However, compared to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the property prices are still reasonable, with some of the most expensive properties at the border between Dongguan and Shenzhen. To buy an apartment in the city center is an estimated 24,650 RMB per square-meter and outside the city center is an estimated 18,350 RMB per square-meter.

As expected, the cost of housing has increased; however, for most the average income still outweighs the cost of living. VENUES On the surface it may seem the only social options in Dongguan reside in bars, however other venues have blossomed.

In 2010 there were an estimated 46 cinemas in Dongguan, according to the 2011 Dongguan City Fact Manual. The number increased to 79 in 2016.

Over the years Dongguan saw the construction of Dongcheng Wanda Plaza, opened 2014, and Houjie Wanda Plaza, opened 2015, and the completion of the DG Mall in 2018. These locations have brought a plethora of activities for individuals to take part in, such as shopping, arcades and fun parks.

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2018 August to September, Dongguan was a host Dongguan Metro offered more city for the FIBA payment options with Apple Pay World Cup. and Union Pay options. 2017 May 27, the first Dongguan Subway Line (Line 2) opened, with 2016 16 stops. Dongguan became a first-tier city. 2015

2014 Mobike launched in Dongguan. April, Huawei announced plans to build 120-hectare campus in Songshan Lake. 2013 February, the infamous prostitution crackdown occurred.

2012 Plans to build a The Dongguan Dragons Wanda Plaza in Baseball Club was founded. Chang’an were announced, making it the third Wanda 2011 Plaza in Dongguan.

225 kilometers of the GD Greenway 2010 Cycling Path opened in Dongguan, making it one of nine cities in the DONGGUAN 2,200-kilometer FLASHBACKS network.

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HI WHISKY EXHIBITION - DONGCHENG INT’L HOTEL - NOV 9-10

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DIWALI CELEBRATION - HUANGQISHAN LEISURE BAR - NOV 10

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7TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY - MURRAY’S - NOV 23

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LAUNCH PARTY - THE BUTCHERY HOUSE - NOV 8

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DG ULTIMATE YOUTH ACADEMY CLASSES - NOV

FUTURA CUP - FUTURA FIELD - NOV 2

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INTERNATIONAL DAY - ISD INT’L SCHOOL - NOV 23

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY FAIR & TREE LIGHTING - HYATT REGENCY DONGGUAN - NOV 30

www.heredg.com » December 2019 41 DECEMBER editors pick live music SPECIAL PARTY CULTURE, ART & ENTERTAINMENT SPORT (SAT) Christmas 07 DEC 07 (SAT) MEET AND MATCH DG’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL SPEED DATING 33 Town Big River TOH and HERE! are presenting Find your perfect match before you with another Christmas Christmas for only 150 RMB (SUN) (SAT) (SUN) Festival filled with international including food and one drink, food, entertainment and a starting at 8 pm to 10 pm. Christmas market from 12 pm to Show how charming you are 14 22 08 7 pm. Even Santa will be there. GIRL’S DAY OUT and enjoy a fun night engaging HERE! HIKING 17TH ASIAN MARATHON & 33 Town All proceeds go to charity. with interesting people. Tongsha Park 2019 DG INT’L MARATHON Only ladies of all ages are HERE! Hikers unite again. Central City Square to welcome. From 4 pm to 9 Let’s take a familiar route this Songshan Lake DEC 10/17 (TUE) pm, come with your gals for month and see what Tongsha No matter if you are a runner FRENCH CHRISTMAS a sample sale and food and Park has to offer. Bring at least or not, you have no reason to Pauly’s Kitchen drinks, while enjoying nail 2 liters of water and some miss out this huge event in This is an evening of the finest art, stylish clothes and more. snacks. Remember to wear Dongguan. Participants from French gastronomy with a rich Advance tickets are at 30 RMB comfortable walking shoes. all over the world will bring food and wine culture, and a for one, 50 RMB for two. their A-game to cross the traditional French Christmas finish line. dining experience. 2,888 RMB per person, from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

(SAT) -15 (WED) DEC 24 (TUE) CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 14 Wanda Vista Dongguan 07 NEW BEAT FESTIVAL TREK 100 25 Take part in a joyful night of DG Mall NEW YEAR’S CONCERT BY Tongsha Park dance performances, a live From 2 pm to 9 pm on both BUDAPEST PHILHARMONIC This 100-kilometer ride is magic show and lucky draws days, enjoy exciting elements ORCHESTRA a charity event organized with prizes. Tickets are 1,088 of graffiti, street dancing, Yulan Theater by TREK Bicycle in order to RMB per adult and 688 RMB rapping, a fair and more. This year the orchestra will advocate for a healthy lifestyle (THU) per child. play some classical Chinese and support those in need. pieces to welcome the Year of DEC 25 (WED) 12 the Rat. The event starts at 8 CHRISTMAS DINNER GISELLE THE BALLET pm with prices from 80 RMB Dongcheng International Yulan Theater to 480 RMB. Children under Hotel A love tragedy performed by 1.1 meters are not allowed. Feng All Day Dining and Maple the Russian National Theater Leaf are teaming up to host Ballet with its award-winning a Christmas dinner for 688 lead ballerina. Starts at 8 pm. RMB with two bands and two magicians. The Western restaurant, Cajun, will host a Christmas Extravagant dinner for (FRI) 888 RMB. Santa will drop by. -08 (SAT) 20 07 14 STARBUCKS RESERVE’S INITIAL·SNEAKER SHOWER HIPSHOT ON TOUR 1ST ANNIVERSARY DG Mall, Floors 5-6 Murray’s Irish Pub DG Mall (TUE) A gathering of youths, Hipshot, a caramel grunge Grab a cup of coffee and combined with a shoe punk band from Quebec City, enjoy music, games and a is playing in Dongguan as part 31 exhibition, DJs, rappers and lucky draw in celebration of NEW YEAR’S EVE gaming competitions bring this of their first tour in China. They DG Mall Starbucks Reserve’s COUNTDOWN PARTY event together. Lucky prizes will impress the audience with first anniversary. Entry is free B Quarter FOLLOW THE are available on the spot. their original tunes from the but space is limited. The event Let’s enter 2020 together OFFICIAL HERE! great white north. starts at 7:30 pm. at B Quarter with live DJs, WECHAT ACCOUNT IN TOWN! free shots every hour, TO FINDHOTTEST OUT ABOUT EVENTS THE games and lucky draw prizes. The event starts at 9 pm. Advance tickets are 60 RMB.

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cafes BLUE BIRD CAFE & BAKERY 1. HOURS: 08:00 - 00:00 ADDRESS: No. 3, 13 Bowls Food Mile, Dongcheng AMERICAN PHONE: 22306905 A-ONE RESTAURANT 中文: 东城区十三碗美食广场3号楼铺 HOURS: MO-TH: 11:00 - 00:00, FR-SU: 11:00 - 01:00 2. HOURS: 08:00 - 00:00 ADDRESS: No.115-116, Bldg 22-24, Area B,Top of The ADDRESS: Shop 108 - 110, Hongfu West Rd, Nancheng World Garden, Dongcheng (next to Nancheng Carrefour) PHONE: 26626562 PHONE: 21685275 中文: A-ONE体育主题餐厅, 东莞市东城区天骄峰景B 中文: 蓝鸟, 南城区鸿福西路商铺108-110号 区22-24栋115-116号铺 (南城家乐福旁) 3. HOURS: 07:30 - 01:00 FIFTH AVENUE ADDRESS: No. 3, Kangle South Rd, Houjie Town HOURS: 10:30-14:30, 17:00-01:00 PHONE: 85966952 ADDRESS: Shop. 23, Qifeng View, Dyna Town, Dongcheng 中文: 蓝鸟, 东莞市厚街康乐南路3号 East Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 23369920 For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com 中文: 亚维尼餐吧, 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰天下 步行街23号铺 CAFE LUMACA 1. HOURS: MO-SA 10:30 - 21:30 GRATEFUL Q ADDRESS: Shop 17-19, Kaimingxuan Garden, Nancheng HOURS: SU/MO/WE 12:00 - 22:00, PHONE: 23021312 TH-SA 17:00 - 01:00, TU CLOSED 中文: 麓蔓咖啡馆, 南城区凯名轩地铺17-19号 ADDRESS: No. B30, Yonghuating Walking Street, 2. HOURS: TU-SU 10:30 - 21:30 Dongcheng ADDRESS: No.69-71, Bldg 6, Tianjiaoyufeng, Nancheng PHONE: 15017005922 / 13414443445 PHONE: 22222013 中文: 东城区雍华庭步行街商铺B30 (麦当劳左手边 中文: 南城区天骄御峰6栋69-71号铺 楼梯上, 儿童游乐设施后面) DESTINY COFFEE LIBERTY HOURS: 8:30 - 22:30 HOURS: 11:00 - 23:00, MO Closed ADDRESS: Shop D08, 13 Bowls Food Mile, Dongcheng ADDRESS: Bldg 31, IEO, Dynatown, Dongcheng East Rd, PHONE: 26622216 Dongcheng 中文: 命运咖啡馆, 东莞市东升路东城十三碗D08商铺 PHONE: 22768226 中文: 东城区东城东路星河传说IEO 31号楼 HOUSE COFFEE HOURS: 09:30 - 00:00 THE CRAB HOUSE ADDRESS: 2/F, Building 33, IEO, Dynatown, Dongcheng ADDRESS: Shop A5, Dongcheng South Rd, East Rd, Dongcheng (Bar Street) Dongcheng PHONE: 23286269 PHONE: 21668899 中文: 东城区东城东路星河传说新天地33号楼2楼 中文: 蟹家美式海鲜餐厅, 东城区东城南路酒吧街A5商铺 (BB酒吧对面) TIANMU BLUEBIRD CAFE HOURS: 07:00 - 00:00 THREE DROPS ON GARDEN ADDRESS: Shop No. 1, Yujing Walking Street, Dongcheng HOURS: 10:00 - 23:00 PHONE: 22365252 ADDRESS: NO.C1026 New World Plaza, Dongcheng 中文: 米啡乐, 东城区愉景新时代广场1号商铺 PHONE: 13534312460 中文：叁·色, 东城区东城东路16号新世界花园商业 SHAREFOODS CAFE 街C区1026室 HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: BH1-036B, Block A, First International, TROPICAL GRILL Nancheng HOURS: MO-FR 07:30 - 14:30 17:30 - 22:00, PHONE: 22811389 SA: 07:30 - 22:00, SU: 09:00 - 22:00 中文: 南城区第一国际A座一楼BH1-036B号 ADDRESS: No. 2, Zijing Garden, Qifeng View, Dynatown, Dongcheng East Road, Dongcheng STARBUCKS PHONE: 22650090 1. HOURS: 07:00 - 23:30 中文: 发得西餐厅, 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰天下2号铺 ADDRESS: Shop 8, Bldg 2, Dongcheng Walking Street, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng UNCLE SAM PHONE: 22763161 HOURS: MO-FR:11:00-14:00, 17:00-02:00, SA-SU: 中文: 星巴克, 东城区东城大道东城步行街2号楼8号铺 11:30-02:00 2. HOURS: 07:30 - 23:00 ADDRESS: No.004-007, 2/F, Area B, Moon Bay Plaza, ADDRESS: Area A1, Xingxi Plaza, East Town Centre, Dongcheng Dongcheng (Oppsite of the KFC in Global Plaza) PHONE: 13288858989 PHONE: 23609096/ 23609091 中文: 山姆小叔美式牛仔餐吧, 东城区金月湾广场B区 中文: 东莞东城区东城中心A1区星玺广场星巴克 二楼004-007号 (世博广场肯德基对面) 3. HOURS: 07:00 - 23:30 ADDRESS: 1/F, No.88, Fashion Island, Hongfu Rd, Nancheng PHONE: 21681829 BRAZILIAN 中文: 星巴克, 南城区鸿福路88号时尚岛首层 BB’S HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:30 4. HOURS: 07:00 - 23:30 ADDRESS: Tangla Dongguan, No. 8, Yingbin Rd, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No. A29, Commercial Street, Central Square PHONE: 22698888 (opposite Exhibition Hotel), Nancheng 中文: 东莞唐拉雅秀酒店 巴比巴西餐厅, 东城区 PHONE: 23023672 迎宾路8号 中文: 星巴克, 南城区新城市中心广场商业街A29号铺 For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com LATIN GRILLHOUSE HOURS: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: 3/F, The Centre Point Mall, Dongzong Rd, Guancheng PHONE: 22763810 cantonese 中文: 拉丁餐厅, 莞城区东纵大道地王广场三楼3888号 DAOXIANG RESTAURANT HOURS: 07:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: 4/F, West Area, First International Wealth Center, No. 200, Hongfu Rd, Nancheng BRITISH PHONE: 21681602 ALAN’S WORLD 中文: 稻香, 南城区鸿福路200号第一国际财富中 HOURS: 08:00 - 21:00 心西区4楼 ADDRESS: No. 26,Qifeng view, Dynatown, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng DINGFENG PHONE: 22330440 ADDRESS: No. 101-201, Bldg 21, Guangdong 33 Town, 中文: 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰天下商铺26号 No. 33, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 22218828 ONE FOR THE ROAD 中文: 东城区东昇路33号广东三十三小镇21栋 HOURS: 11:00 - 03:00 101-201号 ADDRESS: IEO Dynatown, Bldg 2, 1/F, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 22030001/2 中文: 路上一杯酒吧, 东城区东城东路星河传说IEO-2座

50 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 DONGGUAN HOTEL HOURS: 06:15 - 14:00, 17:00 - 00:00 SOMETHING ADDRESS: No. 11, Dongzheng Rd, Guancheng HUNAN PHONE: 22222222 HUNAN BIG BOWL 中文: 东莞宾馆, 莞城区东政路11号 1. HOURS: 11:30 - 21:30 ADDRESS: No. 1009, C Bldg, Yuanmei Center, Nancheng DONGGUAN OLD RESTAURANT PHONE: 23220685 HOURS: 09:30 - 22:30 中文: 湖南大碗菜, 南城区元美中心元美新天地C ADDRESS: 6/F, Kingdom Plaza, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng 栋1009号 PHONE: 22325555, 22761399 2. HOURS: 11:30 - 21:30 中文: 东莞老饭店, 东城区东城大道君豪商业中心6楼 ADDRESS: No. 89, Yifeng City Garden, Yifeng Rd, Dongcheng FORUM FOOD STREET PHONE: 22345999 HOURS: 07:00 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:30 中文: 湖南大碗菜, 东城区怡丰路怡丰都市89号 ADDRESS: Pullman Dongguan Forum, No. 32, Dongcheng Middle Rd, Dongcheng THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS PHONE: 23365231 1. HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 16:45 - 20:30 SET SAIL WITH SASHIMI 中文: 旗峰山食街, 东城区东城中路32号东莞旗峰 ADDRESS: 1/F, Jingyi Hotel, Dongping St, Dongcheng 山铂尔曼酒店 (Behind the Century Plaza) PHONE: 22310919 BROTHER SHIP HOLLYII 中文: 饭菜真湘, 东城区东平街景怡酒店1楼世纪 HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:00 广场后门 By Emma Monasch ADDRESS: No. L1-008, Vanke City Plaza, Guancheng 2. HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 16:45 - 20:30 PHONE: 26620982 ADDRESS: Intersection of Hongfu Rd and Guantai Rd, 中文: 何莉儿点心小厨, 莞城区万科城市广场L1-008 Nancheng Nestled between two already established eateries, Hollywood Baby PHONE: 22089699 SHERATON ORIENTAL COURT 中文: 饭菜真湘, 南城区鸿福路与莞太路交汇处 Too and Little India, in Dongcheng is a hidden gem. Brother HOURS: 07:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: Sheraton Dongguan Hotel, S256 Provincial 3. HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 16:45 - 20:30 Ship is a non-assuming Japanese restaurant of possibly the most Highway, Houjie Town ADDRESS: 3/F, Gourmet Plaza, South China Mall, Wanjiang PHONE: 85988888 ext. 66662 PHONE: 28689500 delicious Japanese food I had the great fortune of tasting since 中文: 东莞喜来登东方阁中餐厅, 厚街S256省道莞太 中文: 饭菜真湘, 万江区华南摩尔美食广场3楼 路段喜来登酒店 For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com arriving in China. ZHEN MAO JIA HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 22:00 1. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 We were greeted by the welcoming owner, Mr. Yoshiya, before ADDRESS: Wanda Vista, 208 Dongzong Rd, Dongcheng ADDRESS: He Pan Square, No.1, Canal East Rd, PHONE: 22001888 Guancheng being handed over to his manager, Lan, who looked after every 中文: 东莞万达文华酒店品珍中餐厅, 东城区东纵 PHONE: 22295777 路208号 中文: 毛家饭店, 莞城区运河东一路河畔广场 customer that evening with a calm and gentle approach. 3. HOURS: 10:00 - 21:30 ADDRESS: Mingzhu West Rd, Shijie Town PHONE: 81816333 Within moments of DONGBEI 中文: 毛家饭店, 东莞市石碣镇明珠西路 DONGBEI CU LIANG GUAN 4. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 sitting down, we were HOURS: 11:00 - 21:30 ADDRESS: No. 2, Xin An Rd ADDRESS: No. 130, Walking Street, Yu Jing New Times (near Chang’an International Hotel), Chang’an Town served Agari, a Japanese Square, Dongcheng PHONE: 85377773 PHONE: 22348676 中文: 毛家饭店, 东莞市长安镇新安二路 green tea and a 2019 中文: 粗粮馆, 东城区愉景新时代广场步行街130号 World Champion sake, DONGBEI SOY SAUCE BONE Katsuyama (fiery as it HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 indian ADDRESS: No. 35, Guantai Ave, Nancheng BROTHERS INDIAN hit the palate and then PHONE: 22800385 中文: 东北酱骨头馆, 南城区莞太大道35号 (海关对面) CUISINE & BAR HOURS: 11:00 - 23:00 smooth as you imbibed ADDRESS: Shop No.B-1-45, Commercial Bldg No.26, SHANDONG LAO JIA Wanda Plaza Gate No.1, Kang Le Nan Rd, Houjie Town it). My nectar-like plum 1. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 89878400/13713345922/18680090441 ADDRESS: No. 80, Dongcheng Walking Street 中文: 印度兄弟餐吧, 东莞市厚街镇康乐北路6号厚街 wine arrived, with a (behind Starbucks), Dongcheng 万达广场26栋商业楼商铺B-1-45铺 stunning edible flower ice-cube, which perfectly complimented the PHONE: 23132088 中文: 山东老家, 东城区东城步行街(星巴克后面)80号 LITTLE INDIA meal that followed. 2. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 HOURS: 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: No. A120, Yifeng Dushi Square, Dongcheng ADDRESS: A1007, New World Garden Plaza, Dongcheng PHONE: 22500588 Zhi Rd (Bar Street), Dongcheng 中文: 山东老家怡丰分店, 东城区火炼树怡丰都市 PHONE: 23133786 “Wow” was the only word that came to mind at Brother Ship as 广场A120号 中文: 小印度餐厅, 东城区东城支路新世界花园商铺A1007 each course laid in front of us. Every dish presented not only a 3. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: No. 8, Bldg B, City Holiday, Nancheng RAY’S RESTAURANT & BAR HOURS: 17:30 - 02:00 feast for the eyes but a truly scrumptious dining experience. The PHONE: 22906188 中文: 山东老家富民分店, 南城区莞太新基路段城市 ADDRESS: No. 11, Lane 4, Yur Fan Shan Ave., Shan Mei, sashimi seafood entrée arrived with exactly the right amount for 假日二期B座8号 Houjie Town PHONE: 85966778 each guest to enjoy the bitesize morsels. 中文: 厚街镇山美岳范山大道4巷11号（东莞喜来 登酒店后面） FRENCH TAJ MAHAL This followed by another fish and pickled vegetable dish: cured GRILL DE NOBLESSE HOURS: 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00 slices of fish roe, tender shark cartilage, sardines in a chili sauce, HOURS: 07:00 - 11:00, 15:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: No. 108, Area BC, Zhong Hui Bar Street, ADDRESS: 37/F, Kande International Hotel, No. 200, Hongfu Chang’an Town a fishball topped with caviar, pickled baby cucumbers and baby Rd, Nancheng PHONE: 85335679 PHONE: 28688888-8288 中文: 泰姬逸轩印度餐厅, 东莞市长安镇中惠山畔名 beans. 中文: 东莞康帝国际酒店, 南城区南城区鸿福路200 城BC区108号铺 号海德广场 Steamed white fish sitting on two towers of gently cooked mooli H BISTRO italian FRENCH RESTAURANT dressed in a sweet and sour sauce followed swiftly after. The whole HOURS: 11:30 - 22:00, Monday closed AL POZZO ITALIAN KITCHEN ADDRESS: No. 3-4, Block 11, Shengshi South China, HOURS: 11:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 23:00 dish melted in one’s mouth. Jinlian Rd, Wanjiang ADDRESS: Yifan Shoe City, Houjie Rd, Houjie Town PHONE: 33355594 PHONE: 85882286 中文: 法式小餐馆, 万江区金联路盛世华南11号楼 中文: 阿朴宙意大利餐厅, 厚街镇厚街大道一帆鞋城 A culinary sensation then arrived–thinly sliced fried ox tongue, 3- 4号铺 BONACASA which is eaten by wrapping around small cubes of soft cheese MOUTON HOURS: 11:00 - 23:00 HOURS: 10:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: Shop BJ008 Zhongxin Plaza, Houjie Town, and then dip in soy sauce. Next were fried chicken wings and ADDRESS: No. 33, Zhen Hua 1st Street, Changping Town Dongguan (On Guangtai Road, 200 meters from Sheraton PHONE: 83979880 hotel) shrimp pate coated in breadcrumbs, which oozed flavor. To end 中文: 武当, 东莞市常平镇振华一街33号 PHONE: 85828707 中文: 博纳意大利餐厅, 东莞市厚街镇中鑫广场一层 the evening, we had a noodle soup with soft boiled egg, pork slices BJ008号商铺(靠莞太路边, 厚街镇政府正对面) and seaweed. GERMAN GIOVANNI’S MARTIN’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 23:00 A parting comment from a Japanese customer reflected what HOURS: 08:00-22:00 ADDRESS: Pullman Dongguan Forum, No. 32, Dongcheng ADDRESS: 1/F, BLDG 20, IEO, Dynatown, Dongcheng East Middle Rd, Dongcheng we quickly discovered about Brother Ship: “The best Japanese Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 23368888 PHONE: 22765885 中文: 乔曼尼意大利餐厅, 东城区东城中路32号东莞旗 restaurant in town!” 中文: 东城区东城东路星河传说新天地20号楼1楼 峰山铂尔曼酒店

Address: No. A1005 New World Garden, Dongcheng Zhi Road 东城区东城支路新世界花园商铺A1005号 www.heredg.com » December 2019 51 HOSTARIA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR HOURS: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 02:00 KOREan ADDRESS: Shop A8, Dongcheng South Rd, Bar Street, HANNASHAN RESTAURANT Dongcheng 1. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 23369788 ADDRESS: ShopA, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3/F, DynaCity 中文: 维他餐吧, 东城区东城南路酒吧街A8号 Shopping Center, Dongcheng PHONE: 23836866 LUIGI 中文: 东城区星河城购物中心三层3003, 3004, 3005A HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 22:30 号铺 ADDRESS: Sheraton Dongguan Hotel, S256 Provincial 2. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 Highway, Houjie Town ADDRESS: No. 315, 3/F, Area B, One Mall Shopping PHONE: 85988888 ext. 88000 Centre, 200 Hongfu Rd, Nancheng 中文: 东莞喜来登酒店路易吉意大利餐厅, 厚街镇 PHONE: 28633098 S256省道莞太路段 中文: 南城区鸿福路200号第一国际汇一城购物中心 B区三楼315号 MACCHERONI 3. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 1. HOURS: 10:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:30 ADDRESS: No. 3009, 3/F, Wanda Plaza, No. 208, Dong- ADDRESS: Houjie Branch, No. 184, Shanhu Rd, Houjie Town zong Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 82720689 中文: 莎瓦多纳意大利西餐厅厚街店, 东莞市厚街 PHONE: 87422539 中文: 东城区东纵路208号万达广场3楼3009号铺 镇珊瑚路184号 2. HOURS: 10:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 23:00 ADDRESS: Dynatown Branch, NO.35-37, Qifeng View, KOREAN RESTAURANT Dynatown Restaurant, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng HOURS: 11:00 - 22:30 PHONE: 23163665, 23169588 ADDRESS: No. 12, Yonghuating, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng 中文: 莎瓦多纳意大利餐厅星河传说店, 东城区东城 PHONE: 22341857 东路星河传说旗峰天下35-39号铺 中文: 宗家, 东城区东城大道雍华庭12号

MARGARITAS HOURS: 09:00 - 00:00 ADDRESS: No.11-101, Xinyi Business Street, Dezhen KIDS Middle Rd, Chang’an Town PHONE: 26627115 LEPARK PLAY CAFE 中文: 长安镇德政中路信义商业街11-101号铺 HOURS: MO CLOSED, TU-SU 10:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: 3/F, Bldg 28, Guangdong 33 Town, No.33, PIZZERIA CALZONE Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng DELIVERY HOTLINE: 400-88-48259 PHONE: 22008821 HOURS: 08:00 - 22:30 中文: 东城区东昇路33号广东33小镇28栋3楼 ADDRESS: Dongcheng ZhongXin, 7-1B, Dongcheng PHONE: 22502440, 22502420 中文: 必萨乐, 东城区东城中心涌翠庭7座1B MEXICAN THE BUTCHERY HOUSE HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:30 AL CHILE HOURS: 12:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00, MO Closed ADDRESS: No.32-33, Qifeng View, Dynatown, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No. A23, Dongcheng Walking Street, East Rd, Dongcheng Dongcheng PHONE: 18122884297 中文: 肉工房, 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰天下 PHONE: 15015220963, 13538542990 中文: 东城区雍华庭风情步行街A23 商铺32-33号铺 japanese PIZZA AJISEN GECKO PIZZA & PUB HOURS: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00 HOURS: TU-TH 11:30 - 13:30, 17:00 - 00:00 ADDRESS: No. 148, Yujing Walking Street, Dongcheng FRI-SUN 12:00 - 00:00 Avenue, Dongcheng ADDRESS: Shop 5, Second Ring Rd, Tao Li Garden, PHONE: 18998066785 Chang’an Town 中文: 东城区东城大道风情步行街148号 PHONE: 85422116 中文: 长安二环路桃李花园5号铺 HE HOURS: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-22:00 PAPA JOHN’S ADDRESS: Wanda Vista, 208 Dongzong Rd, Dongcheng HOURS: 09:00 - 00:00 PHONE: 22001888 ADDRESS: 1/F, Century Plaza (Carrefour), Dongcheng 中文: 东莞万达文华酒店和日本料理, 东城区东纵 Ave, Dongcheng 路208号 PHONE: 23057688 中文: 东城区东城大道世纪广场 MIKURA HOURS: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: No. B13, Moon Bay Plaza, Dongcheng PHONE: 23133353 SICHUAN 中文: 东城区金月湾广场B13号铺 XIAO SI CHUAN 1. HOURS: 11:00-22:00 SAKURA ADDRESS: No. 258, Garden Rd, Huayuan Xincun, HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 23:00 Dongcheng ADDRESS: Pullman Dongguan Forum, No. 32, Dongcheng PHONE: 22297369 Middle Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 小四川, 东城区花园新村花园路258号 PHONE: 23368888 中文: 樱香阁日本料理餐厅, 东城区东城中路32号东 2.HOURS: 11:00-22:00 莞旗峰山铂尔曼酒店 ADDRESS: No. 28, Champaign Era, Global Plaza, Dongcheng Middle Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 23607840 SEKISAI 中文: 小四川, 东城区东城中路世博广场香槟时代 HOURS: 18:00 - 22:15 园28号 ADDRESS: Sheraton Dongguan Hotel, S256 Provincial Highway, Houjie Town 3. HOURS: 11:00-22:00 PHONE: 85988888 ext. 66667 ADDRESS: No. 24, Fengrun Ge, Yifeng Square, Nancheng 中文: 东莞喜来登石彩日本料理餐厅, 厚街S256省道 (Behind the TBA tower) 莞太路段喜来登酒店 PHONE: 23397012 中文: 小四川, 南城区怡丰都市广场丰润阁24号 SUGI HOURS: 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 22:30 ADDRESS: Tangla Dongguan, 8 Ying Bin Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 22698888 SPANISH 中文: 东莞唐拉雅秀酒店 杉田日本餐厅, 东城区 HOLLYWOOD TAPAS 迎宾路8号 HOURS: 18:00 – 23:00 ADDRESS: Shop A1002, New World Garden Plaza, TAIRYO Donghceng Zhi Rd (Bar Street, next to HBT) 1. HOURS: 11:00 - 22:00 中文: 东城区东城支路新世界花园商铺A1002号 ADDRESS: 13 Bowls Food Miles, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 23168528 中文: 大渔铁板烧, 东城区东城十三碗美食广场 STEAKHOUSE 2. HOURS: 11:00 - 22:00 ANGUS TOO ADDRESS: No. 223, Mingzhu Plaza, Changqing North Rd, HOURS: 11:00 - 00:00 Changan Town ADDRESS: Bar Street (Dongcheng South Rd), Dongcheng PHONE: 81889926 PHONE: 23038788 中文: 大渔铁板烧, 长安镇长青北路明珠广场223号 中文: 安格斯餐厅, 东城区东城南路酒吧街 (长怡路工商局对面) For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com MINI ANGUS TOO HOURS: 10:00-23:00 TAKEMURA ADDRESS: Shop No. 2, Dynacity Shopping Mall, Dongcheng HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:00 PHONE: 22302833 ADDRESS: 3/F, Haiyatt Garden Hotel, Houjie Ave, Houjie Town 中文: 东城区星河城地铺2号(哈根达斯旁) PHONE: 85885888 中文: 竹村, 东莞市厚街海悦花园大酒店

52 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 UPTOWN 26 SOMETHING RESTAURANT & WINE BAR HOURS: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:30 XINJIANG ADDRESS: 1/F, Bldg 25, Guangdong 33 Town, No.33, YILI XINJIANG RESTAURANT Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng 1. HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 15818279887 ADDRESS: No. 1023, New World Garden, Dongcheng 中文: 26号西厨, 东莞市东城区东昇路33号广东33小 East Rd, Dongcheng 镇25栋1楼 PHONE: 23136999 中文: 伊犁之春餐厅, 东城东路新世界花园商业街1023号 2. HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:00 taiwanese ADDRESS: No. 53, Bldg F, North Gate, Shizhu Garden, Nancheng CUISINE 42 PHONE: 22423909 HOURS: Sun-Thu: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 21:30 中文: 伊犁之春餐厅, 南城区石竹花园北门F座53号 Fri-Sat: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:00 ADDRESS: No.42, Qifeng View, Dynatown, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng SI LU LOU LAN RESTAURANT A DRINK AND A BAND PHONE: 22083625 HOURS: 11:00 - 22:00 中文: 私厨42, 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰天下 ADDRESS: No. 122-123, ChaoYang Garden , Dongsheng 步行街42号铺 Rd, Dongcheng (Next to 13 bowls Food Mile) PHONE: 23327488 HOLLY’S (DONGCHENG) 中文: 丝路楼兰西域风情餐厅, 东城区东升路朝阳苑 SUSAN’S KITCHEN 122-123号 (东城13碗隔壁) By Laura Benavent HOURS: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 22:30 ADDRESS: No. 21, Housha Rd, Houjie Town PHONE: 85988068 中文: 老妈私房菜, 东莞市厚街镇厚沙路21号 Holly’s is fast becoming one of the most popular places to be seen in town. Even though you may have visited before, there are perhaps a few things you didn’t know about this local attraction. thai TAIHAOWEI BARS Well, I’m here to educate you my fellow Dongguaners, starting HOURS: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:00 AMAZING BAR ADDRESS: No. 611, Area C, Guanxiang Leisure Street, HOURS: MO-FR: 15:00-00:00, SA-SU: 12:00-00:00 with the menu, which I will admit is quite extensive for a bar. I Central Square, Nancheng (behind Dongguan Library) ADDRESS: No. 8 shop, No. 3 East International PHONE: 23036666 Commercial Building, Nancheng would like to shed some light on the wide array of dishes serving 中文: 泰好味, 南城中心广场莞香文化休闲街区C611号 PHONE: 26989671 中文: 南城区上东国际3号商业楼08铺 up cuisine from China, Mexico, Germany and Italy. If the food has THAI BASIL not piqued your interest, there’s also a steady supply of good music, HOURS: 09:30 - 02:00 BIG RIVER ADDRESS: Dongcheng South Rd (Bar Street), Dongcheng HOURS: TU-TH 17:00 - 00:00, FR 17:00 - 02:00, SA PHONE: 22457988, 22480398 14:00 - 03:00, SU 14:00 - 01:00 courtesy of the in-house band. The food coupled with the music 中文: 香叶栈, 东城区东城南路酒吧街 ADDRESS: 2/F, Bldg 25, Guangdong 33 Town, No.33, creates an inviting atmosphere, urging you to spend a great deal of Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng Z. CLUB PHONE: 15818279887 time within the hallowed confines of Holly’s. HOURS: MO-FR 10:00 - 22:00, SA-SU 10:00 - 22:30 中文: 大美江精酿啤酒吧, 东莞市东城区东昇路33号 ADDRESS: 2/F, Dynacity Mall, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng 广东33小镇25栋2楼 PHONE: 22233649 They have numerous classic and 中文: 喆会餐厅, 东城区东升路星河城购物中心二楼 BAR SERAPH HOURS: 17:30 - 02:00 signature cocktails, which will ADDRESS: Shop 106, 1/F, Hillview Bldg, Dongcheng Ave., Dongcheng exceed any of your expectations. VEGETARIAN PHONE: 13712323309 BODHI VEGETABLES 中文: 东城区御景大厦一楼106号铺 Settling with the first drink, HOURS: 12:00 - 14:30, 17:30 - 23:00 a delicious and refreshing ADDRESS: 2/F, No. 218, Area A, Venice Plaza, Dongzong CARMEN’S BAR Ave., Dongcheng HOURS: 17:00 - 02:00 Goose Nest made of Grey PHONE: 22088248 ADDRESS: Pullman Dongguan Forum, No. 32 Dongcheng 中文: 菩提素食馆, 东城区东纵大道威尼斯广场A Middle Rd. Dongcheng Goose vodka, lemon tea, sugar, 区2楼218号 PHONE: 23368888 中文: 卡门吧, 东城区东城中路32号东莞旗峰山铂 grapefruit syrup, maraschino SHU FANG ZHAI VEGETARIAN 尔曼酒店 HOURS: 11:30 - 21:00 liqueur, lime and tons of ice. ADDRESS: No. 90-92, Yu Jing New Times Square, CASTLE BAR Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng HOURS: 10:00 - 02:00 The way the bartender, Owen, PHONE: 22760659 ADDRESS: Nancheng Bar Street, No. 12, Huangjin Yuan created this cocktail was nothing 中文: 树方斋素食馆, 东城区东城大道愉景新时代 Street, Nancheng (behind Huakai Plaza) 广场90-92号 PHONE: 27226998 short of remarkable. A perfect 中文: 城堡餐吧, 南城区亨美黄金花园街12号清吧湾 SONG FENG combination of sweet and tart HOURS: 10:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 21:30 CHEER BAR ADDRESS: Shop No 1, Bldg A, Qifeng xin cun,Dongcheng HOURS: 17:00-01:30 juices, a touch of rum, an addictive underlying creamy sweetness PHONE: 22294080 ADDRESS: Bldg 14, Loft 8, Guancheng 中文: 东城区旗峰新村1号楼A座 PHONE: 26260355 and a dash or two of bitters. 中文: 莞城区工农8号创意园14号仓库 UPPER CAVEMAN DESIGN CLUB HOURS: 09:00 - 00:00 HOLLYWOOD BABY The second drink was called Ho Smoke Perfect, and perfect it was, ADDRESS: No. 70-80, Ju Xiang Yuan (opposite Central HOURS: M-F 19:00 - 03:00, S-S 12:00 - 03:00 Square McDonald’s), Shi Zhu Rd, Nancheng ADDRESS: Shop 8, Bldg A, Taoli Garden, Chang’an Town made with Single Malt Aberfeldy, Bacardi rum, Benedictine liqueur PHONE: 22995749 PHONE: 85356950 and a black olive on top. The bartender served this particular drink 中文: 山顶洞人, 南城区石竹路菊香苑70-80号 中文: 好莱坞酒吧, 长安镇桃李花园A幢8号铺 under a glass bell jar with smoke trapped on the inside. The nose YIYA VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT HOLLYWOOD BABY TOO HOURS: 11:00 - 21:00 HOURS: MO-FR 17:30 - 02:00, SA-SU 12:00 - 02:00 on this cocktail reminded me of winter, sweet custard with ripe ADDRESS: Accross from the East gate of Nancheng ADDRESS: Shop A1003, New World Garden Plaza, Sports park, Dongjun Haoyuan, Xiping Area, Nancheng Dongcheng Zhi Rd (Bar Street), Dongcheng fruits and a subtle dash of wooden smokiness. You get that oaky PHONE: 22989686 中文: 东城区东城支路新世界花园商铺A1003号 中文: 溢雅素食, 东莞市南城区西平东骏豪苑南城体 sting on the tip of your tongue. The presentation of the drink is 育公园东门对面 IRENE’S BAR HOURS: 16:30 - 01:30 magnificent, however, it’s not my cup of tea, but it’s an excellent ADDRESS: No. 33, Yuefan Shan North Ave., Houjie ZHAI TANG PHONE: 13712551293 HOURS: 09:00 - 21:00 choice for all your whiskey lovers out there. 中文: 艾运酒吧, 厚街镇岳范山大道北33号 ADDRESS: 1/F, Mingzhu Bldg, B tower, Xiashatian Business Area, Humen Town PHONE: 85701313 JIM’S ROADHOUSE Between the two cocktails we induldged in a Kamikaze shot made 中文: 虎门斋堂素食馆, 东莞市虎门镇下沙田商业区 ADDRESS: No. 225-226, Zhong Hui Bar Street, Chang'an Town B座明珠楼地铺 PHONE: 85077992 of vodka, triple sec and lime juice. This easy to make shooter is 中文: 吉姆酒吧, 东莞市长安镇中惠山畔名城225-226号 perfect for knocking back quickly and getting the party started. KANSAS CITY BAR & GRILL vietnamese HOURS: 18:00 - 01:30 ADDRESS: 2/F, Grand Noble Hotel, No. 121, Humen Ave, My only slight niggle is that at times the music is too loud, making PHO 28 Humen Town HOURS: 11:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 85117888 it difficult to have a chat inside the bar (there’s plenty of outdoor ADDRESS: No. 28, Shop, Qifeng View, Dynatown, 中文: 虎门豪门大饭店, 虎门镇虎门大道121号 Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng seating available as well if you want a quieter environment). Holly’s PHONE: 22237728 中文: 二八越南牛肉粉, 东莞市东城中路星河传说旗 LLAMA has happy hour every day from 4 pm to 8 pm for designated drinks 峰天下商铺28号 HOURS: 17:00 - 02:00 ADDRESS: JOYC Hotel, New Housha Road, Houjie Town at half-price and every night after midnight shots for only 10 RMB. PHONE: 82683333 中文: 厚街镇厚沙路嘉映玥精品酒店

Address: No. 30, New World Garden, Dongcheng Avenue 东城区东城大道30号 霍利斯音乐餐厅

www.heredg.com » December 2019 53 LA MIX BEIJING BAR SPECIALIZED BIKE STORE JAY’S DELI HOURS: 20:00 - 02:00 HOURS: 19:00 - 02:00 HOURS: 10:00 - 21:00 HOURS: 08:00-23:00 ADDRESS: Shop. 89, Humen No.1 International Apart- ADDRESS: 1029A, New World Garden, Dongcheng South ADDRESS: Shop No. 106,Yufengju Block, Yujing Garden, ADDRESS: No. 27, New World Garden, Dongcheng East ment, Peiying Middle Rd, Humen Town Rd (Bar Street), Dongcheng Shijingzhi Rd, Dongcheng Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 85119688 中文: 北京山姆酒吧, 东城区东城南路酒吧街新世界 PHONE: 23030140 PHONE: 89974099 中文: 虎门镇培英中路虎门1号国际公寓89号铺 花园商铺A1029 中文: Specialized Bike东莞店, 东城区石井支路愉景 中文: 东城区东城东路新世界花园27号铺 (凯蓝公寓旁) 花园御峰居106号商铺 FIFA CLUB MORE FOODS LOTUS VILLAS BAR ADDRESS: No. B3-B5, Yinfeng Rd, Shenghe, Nancheng HOURS: 07:00 - 22:30 HOURS: 16:00 - 01:00 PHONE: 22806398 / 22809773 ADDRESS: No.113, Canal East 3rd Road, Nancheng ADDRESS: Lotus Mountain Piedmont, Lotus Hotel 中文: 南城区胜和银丰路花园酒店B3-B5号铺 COMPUTERS (near Hongfu Bridge towards to YinFeng Road direction) Chang'an Town TIAN YUAN MARKET PHONE: 22880579 PHONE: 87077777-8618 1. HOURS: 09:00 - 18:00 中文: 摩坊食品店, 南城区运河东三路113号福安楼 中文: 莲花吧, 东莞市长安镇莲花山麓 H CLUB ADDRESS: Southwest of Guangfa Financial Tower, Shizhu ADDRESS: Global Plaza, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng (鸿福大桥底往银丰路方向80米) Rd, Nancheng 中文: 世博天源电脑城, 东城区东城大道世博广场 MURRAY’S IRISH PUB PHONE: 28820198 2. HOURS: 09:00 - 18:00 中文: 南城区石竹路广发金融大厦西南 METRO HOURS: 11:00 - 02:00 ADDRESS: No. 30, Tiyu Rd, Nancheng HOURS: 06:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: 66, Dongcheng Ave., Dongcheng PHONE: 86220919 ADDRESS: 1 Jin’ao Rd, Wanjiang (Corner of New World Garden) SOHO CLUB 中文: 南城区体育路30号 PHONE: 22178888 PHONE: 22322677 HOURS: 20:00 - 02:00 中文: 麦德龙, 万江区金鳌路 中文: 东城区东城大道66号 (新世界花园地铺) ADDRESS: 2/F, Buyetian Food & Bar Street, Liansheng Rd, Humen Town MO BREW PHONE: 85719898/85505298 dvds NO. 1 SUPERMARKET HOURS: 17:00-02:00 中文: 苏荷酒吧, 虎门镇连升路不夜天美食城酒 HOURS: 09:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: No. 133, Vpark, No. 228, Lifeng Rd, Guancheng 吧街二楼 NINJA TURTLES DVD STORE ADDRESS: New World Garden, No. 9-11 Dongcheng Zhi PHONE: 22223918 HOURS: 10:00 - 23:00 Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 莞城区丽峰路228号Vpark商场133号 ADDRESS: No. 26, New World Garden, Dongcheng East PHONE: 22474111 Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 好好超级商场, 东城区新世界花园东城支路9-11号 LIVE HOUSE PHONE: 22348955 OLD WORLD 中文: 东城区东城东路新世界花园御景台26号 HOURS: 19:00 - 02:00 BROWN SUGAR JAR OLIVER ADDRESS: No. 12-136/12-151, Xin yi No.1 Commercial HOURS: 12:00-00:00 HOURS: 10:00 - 21:00 Street, Dezhen Middle Rd, Changan Town ADDRESS: Vanke 769 Creative Park, No. 35, Xiangyuan ADDRESS: 1/F, Shop A, No. 22, Dongcheng East Road, PHONE: 18695037430 Rd, Xinji Community, Guantai Rd, Nancheng home New World Garden, Dongcheng 中文: 长安镇德政中路信义一号12栋136号 PHONE: 18938679176 PHONE: 22456005 (东亚银行左侧) 中文: 红糖罐, 南城区新基社区香园路35号万科769 ANATOLIA VINTAGE KILIM HOUSE 中文: 奥利华超市, 东城区新世界花园东城东路 文化创意园1号厅 HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 22号A铺 ADDRESS: Shop No. 3025, 3/F, Dongcheng Donghu OFFICE PUB Walmart, Dongcheng HOURS: 19:00 - 02:00 SO WHAT LIVE HOUSE PHONE: 13610054460 SHAREFOODS ADDRESS: Shop 2, New World Garden, Dongcheng East HOURS: 18:00 - 23:00 中文: 东莞东城东纵大道东湖花园沃尔玛3楼3025 HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 Rd, Dongcheng (intersection across the big Dynatown logo) ADDRESS: No.207, Xiabafang, Wangjiang ADDRESS: No. 186, Jinlong Rd, Humen town PHONE: 13828801501 PHONE: 13826478109 PHONE: 85161860 中文: 东城区东城东路新世界花园2号店铺 中文: 坝头村下坝坊207号 KARE DESIGN 中文: 香馥精品超市, 虎门镇金龙路186号 (星河传说大的牌对面-十字路口） HOURS: 09:00 - 19:00 ADDRESS: First city furniture mall, Liaoxia Rd, Houjie Town, Dongguan city THE BUTCHERY HOUSE THE BREW LAB PHONE: 85870900/ 85878600 HOURS: 10:30 - 22:30 HOURS: 18:00 - 02:00 中文: 东莞市厚街镇, 寮厦路段家具第一城 ADDRESS: No.32-33, Qifeng View, Dynatown, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No.107, Yujingdasha, DongCheng East Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 18520205306 PHONE: 18122884297 中文: 阔, 东城区御景大厦地铺107号 TREASURES OF HOPE 中文: 肉工房, 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰天下 HOURS: MO-FR: 11:00 - 18:00 商铺32-33号铺 cycling ADDRESS: Shop 6-219, 2/F, Bldg 6, South China Art WINNERS ENGLISH BAR Museum, Guangdong 33 Town, Dongcheng HOURS: 17:00 - 02:00 0769BIKE.NET HOURS: 09:30 - 22:00 PHONE: 13751417770 ADDRESS: A10-A11, Ruikang Rd., Hengli Town ADDRESS: No. 28, Taihe Commercial Street, Dongtai 中文: 希望宝藏, 东城区广东33小镇6栋华南美术馆 PHONE: 82303711 Garden, Dongcheng 2楼6-219室 wine 中文: 赢家英国吧, 东莞市横沥镇瑞康路A10-A11 PHONE: 23360708 AUSSINO CELLAR 中文: 捷安特专卖店, 东城区东泰花园泰和商业街28号 THE FACTORY OUTLET HOURS: 09:30 - 00:00 ZIGGY’S BAR & GRILL HOURS: TU-SU: 10:30 - 18:30 ADDRESS: A8-9, Moon Bay Plaza, Dongcheng Ave, HOURS: 18:00 - 02:00 DONGCHENG TREK ADDRESS: Gate B, 2/F, Meiju Cnter, No. 39, Dongcheng Dongcheng ADDRESS: No.117, 1/F, Bldg 1, Junlinchangan, ketianxia, & STORE TERN BICYCLE South Rd, Dongcheng (Next to Dongcheng Wet Market) PHONE: 81381998 Lianfeng Rd, xianxi community, Changan Town HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 13066166101 中文: 富隆酒窖, 东城区东城大道金月湾广场A8-9号铺 PHONE: EN 18819760576, CN 13712790890 ADDRESS: Shop No. 63-67 QingFeng Garden, Dongcheng 中文: 东城区东城南路美居中心(东城市场旁边)B门2楼

中文: 烧鸟屯, 长安镇咸西社区莲峰路客天下君临长 PHONE: 27281322 ST. GEORGE 安1单元1层117铺 中文: 东城新阳自行车店, 东城区学前路新街庆峰花 ADDRESS: No. 25, Hadi Rd, Nancheng 园63-67号商铺 PHONE: 85117781 int’l food 中文: 南城区蛤地路25号 ALLGOOD SUPERMARKET CLUBS GOLDEN DAHON HOURS: 08:00 - 22:00 SIMPLY RED HOURS: 09:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: B 1/F, Vanke City Mall, Intersection of Qifeng HOURS: 10:00 - 21:00 37˚2 TOP CLUB ADDRESS: No. 49, Dongzheng Rd, Guancheng Rd and Dongcheng West Rd, Dongcheng ADDRESS: 1/F, Zone F,Global Plaza, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng HOURS: 21:00 - 03:00 PHONE: 22216779 PHONE: 21668260 / 400 119 9266 PHONE: 22760618 ADDRESS: Area F3, No. 10, South China Mall, Wanjiang 中文: 金车子大行自行车连锁店, 莞城区东正路49号 (Opposite Nile River Hotel ) 中文: 顶之选精品超市, 东城区旗峰路与东城西路交 中文: 东城区东城大道世博广场F区1楼 PHONE: 21666798 汇处，万科城市广场负一楼 中文: 37˚2国际俱乐部, 万江区华南Mall GOLDEN GIANT (尼罗河酒店对面) HOURS: 09:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: No. 94, Dongzheng Rd, Guancheng CORNER’S DELI 1. HOURS: 09:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 22223848 BB CLUB ADDRESS: 15-16, ZIjing Garden, Qifeng View, Dynatown, 中文: 金车子捷安特自行车连锁店, 莞城区东正路94号 HOURS: 21:00 - 04:00 Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No. B1, Dongcheng South Rd (Bar Street), PHONE: 23287227 PHONE: 22508333 MERIDA BIKE SHOP 中文: 每一角落(星河传说店), 东城区东城东路星河 中文: 东城区东城南路酒吧街B01 HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 传说旗峰天下紫荆苑15-16号铺 ADDRESS: No. 10, Xiaobian Shangyang Rd, Chang’an Town PHONE: 85330003 中文: 长安美利达自行车店, 东莞市长安镇霄边上 洋路十号

54 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 EVERGREEN EDUCATION HOURS: TU-SU: 09:00 - 21:00 int’l school ADDRESS: Room 701-703, Kingdom Mansion, Dongcheng local medicine PHONE: 23133335 DONGGUAN MARIA GYMBOREE 中文: 哈利英语培训中心, 东城区君豪商业中心701-703 MATERNITY HOSPITAL 1. HOURS: 09:00 - 18:00 ADDRESS: Guan tai Rd, Nancheng ADDRESS: Gymboree Dongguan Shibo Center, Floor2-A, EF ENGLISH (Next to Guang Cai Cheng Hotel) HOURS: 08:30 - 21:30 Block-E, Dongguan Global Plaza PHONE: 22993333 ADDRESS: No. B200, Yulan Area, Central Square, Yuanmei PHONE: 38995899 中文: 东莞市玛丽亚妇产医院, 南城区莞太路 Rd, Nancheng 中文: 金宝贝东莞世博中心, 东城区世博广场E区 (广彩城酒店旁) 二层A单元 PHONE: 89812222 中文: 南城区元美路中心广场玉兰休闲街区B200号 2. HOURS: 09:00 - 18:00 DONGGUAN WOMEN AND ADDRESS: Gymboree Dongguan First Place Center, C201, LONDON BRIDGES CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL First Place Shopping Center, 200 HongFu Road, Dongguan ADDRESS: No. 99, Zhenxing Road, Guangzhou Road Side, PHONE: 22857718-811 ACADEMY HOURS: MO - SA 10:00-21:00 Zhushan Community, Dongcheng 中文: 金宝贝东莞第一国际中心, 东莞市鸿福路200 PHONE: 22238375 号第一国际购物中心C区201 ADDRESS: Room 403, 4/F, Bldg 33, IEO, Dyna Town, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 东莞市妇幼保健医院, 东城区主山社区振兴路99号 For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com PHONE: 22663890 中文: 东城区东城东路229号星河新天地33号楼4 DONGHUA HOSPITAL 楼403 ADDRESS: No. 1, Dongcheng Dong Rd, Dongcheng KINDYROO PHONE: 22333333 HOURS: 08:00 - 17:00 中文: 东华医院, 东城区东城东路1号 ADDRESS: Room No. 3008 B-C, Dynacity Shopping METEN ENGLISH Center, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng 1. HOURS: 09:00 - 21:00 ETONHOUSE INT’L SCHOOL ADDRESS: 4/F, Century Plaza (Carrefour), Dongcheng Ave, PHONE: 89950018 HOURS: 08:00 - 17:00 HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 中文: 东城区东升路星河城购物中心三楼3008 B-C Dongcheng 1. ADDRESS: No. 61, Huancheng Rd, Guancheng ADDRESS: Dynatown, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 88015555 PHONE: 22038777 PHONE: 22235588 中文: 东城区东城大道世纪广场4层 中文: 东莞市中医院, 莞城区环城路61号 LEGO EDUCATION CENTER 中文: 伊顿国际学校, 东城区东城东路星河传说 2. HOURS: 09:00 - 21:00 2. ADDRESS: No.22, SongshanHu Road, Dongcheng 1. HOURS: TU-FR 09:00-19:00, SA-SU 08:00-18:00 ADDRESS: No. 3016 & 3017, 3/F, Dynacity Shopping ADDRESS: A2028, 2/F, New World Sqaure, Dongcheng PHONE: 26385588 GUANGMEI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Center, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 东莞市中医院, 东城区松山湖大道22号 South Rd, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No. 8, Huanhu Rd, Gaoxin PHONE: 88015555 PHONE: 26980701 / 18681176624 area, Songshan Lake, Dongguan 中文: 东城区东城东升路星河城三楼3016, 3017 中文: 东城区东城南路新世界广场商铺二楼A2028 PHONE: 22890213 / 22890212 HOUJIE HOSPITAL For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com 2. HOURS: TU-FR 09:00-19:00, SA-SU 08:00-18:00 中文: 莞美学校, 东莞市松山湖高新区环湖路8号 HOURS: 24 Hours ADDRESS: 1/F, Cannes International, No. 9, Gangkou Ave., (松山湖花海对面) ADDRESS: Hetian, National Rd 107, Houjie Town SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PHONE: 85588409 PHONE: 22993646 / 18998073646 HOURS: 09:00 - 21:30 中文: 南城区港口大道9号康城国际一楼 中文: 厚街医院, 厚街镇107国道河田路段 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ADDRESS: Splendid Land, Dongbao Rd, Dongcheng OF DONGGUAN PHONE: 13532492068 MINI TOWN INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS: No. 11, JinFeng Nan Rd, Nancheng 中文: 西雅图国际英语, 东城区东宝路盈彩美地 KANGHUA HOSPITAL PHONE: 28825882 ADDRESS: No. 1000, Dongguan Ave, Nancheng DAYCARE CENTRE 中文: 东莞文盛国际学校, 南城区金丰南路11号 PHONE: 22823333 HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 WISDOM LANGUAGE 中文: 康华医院, 南城区东莞大道1000号 ADDRESS: No. 15, New World of Yulan, Central Adminis- TRAINING CENTER trative Square, Nancheng MENSA KINDERGARTEN HOURS: 08:00 - 18:00 PHONE: 2868 9961 ADDRESS: 3F, Bldg 8, Dynatown, Dongcheng PEOPLE’S HOSPITAL ADDRESS: No. 13, New Hou Sha Rd, Chongkou Village, ADDRESS: No. 3, Wandao Road South, Xinguchong, Wanjiang 中文: 南城区行政中心广场玉兰新天地15号 Houjie Town PHONE: 23019096 中文: 东城区星河传说8号楼3楼 PHONE: 28637333 PHONE: 81525999 / 82901900 中文: 东莞市人民医院, 万江区新谷涌万道路南3号 THE LITTLE GYM 中文: 厚街镇涌口村新厚沙路13号 ADDRESS: 2/F, Block 18, IEO, Area 1, Dynatown CBD, TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE Dongcheng PHONE: 23121629 AFFILIATED DONGGUAN HOSPITAL 中文: 小小运动馆, 东城区星河传说CBD一区新天地 ADDRESS: No. 171-175 Westsouth Rd, Liaobu Town 18号楼第二层 PHONE: 22668800 中文: 东莞同济光华医院, 东莞市寮步西南路171-175号 TOMATO FIELD ART CENTER HOURS: TU-SU 09:00 - 18:00 ADDRESS: A1060-1062, New World Square, Dongcheng dental services PHONE: 23605866 中文: 蕃茄田美术中心-儿童创意思维启蒙园地, 东城 ANGEL DENTAL 区东城南路(酒吧街)新世界广场A1060-A1062 HOURS: 08:30 - 21:30 ADDRESS: No. A77, Dongcheng Walking Street, Dongcheng For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com PHONE: 23010620 中文: 天使口腔, 东城区风情步行街A77

ENCOURAGE . CREATE . SHARE DR. REN’S CLINIC BIlingual SCHOOL HOURS: 08:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 18:30 激励 . 创造 . 分享 ADDRESS: Dongcheng Market, Dongcheng Middle Rd, DONGGUAN HANLIN Dongcheng EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL ROYAL SOCIETY ENGLISH PHONE: 22495378 HOURS: 08:00 - 20:00 中文: 任煜光口腔诊所, 东城区东城中路东城市场内 ADDRESS: No.5 Chuangye Rd, Wangjiang, Dongguan QSI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HOURS: 10:00 - 21:00 PHONE: 19902462032 HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00 ADDRESS: No. 210, 2/F, Bldg 19, Guangdong 33 Town, 中文: 东莞市翰林实验学校, 东莞市万江区创业 ADDRESS: No. 8, Yuwu Business Street, Dongcheng (Near No. 33, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng GOOD DENTAL 路五号 Liuhua metro station) PHONE: 13268883611 HOURS: 09:00 - 20:00 PHONE: 22300131 中文: 东莞市东城区33小镇19栋2楼210 ADDRESS: 2F/3F, East Area, Yingfeng Center, No. 26, Tiyu 中文: 东城区余屋商业街8号(榴花公园地铁站附近) Rd, Nancheng OXFORD KINGDOM - DAOMING SUNRISE CHINESE TRAINING CENTER PHONE: 39000115/18676616636 FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL 1. HOURS: 09:00 - 21:30 中文: 固德口腔, 南城区体育路26号盈锋中心东区 HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00 OXFORD KINGDOM KINDERGARTEN HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00 ADDRESS: 1/F, No. 51, Begonia Rd, New World Garden, 二, 三楼 ADDRESS: No. 39, Liaoxia Ave, Liaoxia Village, Houjie Town ADDRESS: Liaoxia Area, Houjie Town Dongcheng PHONE: 81265135 HOURS: 10:00 - 21:00 PHONE: 85824199 PHONE: 22380256 中文: 小牛津道明外国语学校, 东莞市厚街镇寮夏 ADDRESS: No.168, Daning Community, Changde Rd, 中文: 小牛津幼儿园, 东莞市厚街镇寮夏管理区 中文: 晓阳学习中心, 东城区新世界花园海棠路51号1楼 村寮夏大道39号 Humen 2. HOURS: 09:00 - 21:30 PHONE: 39000999 TLC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ADDRESS: 2/F B28, Dongcheng Walking Street 中文: 固德口腔旗舰店, 虎门镇大宁社区长德路 OXFORD KINGDOM - JUNIOR HOURS: 08:30 - 15:30 (behind McDonald’s), Dongcheng 168号 ADDRESS: Yu Qingli Industrial Garden, Guanchang Rd, OXFORD BILINGUAL SCHOOL PHONE: 23010456 HOURS: 9:30 - 21:00 Niushan, Dongcheng HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00 中文: 晓阳学习中心, 东城区风情步行街B28二楼 ADDRESS: No.119-120, Bldg 21, Wanda Plaza, PHONE: 15220317733/13794945725 ADDRESS: Kengkou Village, Tingshan Area, Houjie Town Dongcheng PHONE: 85824199 中文: 东城区牛山莞长路余庆里工业园 (原以诺威家具厂) PHONE: 39000555 中文: 小牛津学校, 东莞市厚街镇汀山管理区口村 中文: 固德口腔旗舰店, 东城万达广场21栋119-120号 TUNGWAH WENZEL HOURS: 10:00 - 21:00 STRAITS NEWMAN SCHOOL ADDRESS: Across from the front gate of Richwood True HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HOURS: 8:30 - 18:00 Lake True Hill, Humen ADDRESS: Chonghuan East Rd, Shijie Town ADDRESS: No. 13, 15, 17, 19 Keyuan Rd, Songshan Lake PHONE: 85198028 PHONE: 86363888 中文: 固德口腔旗舰店, 虎门镇新联丰泰花园山庄 中文: 石碣新民学校, 东莞市石碣镇崇焕东路 High-Tech Industrial Zone, Dongguan int’l Medicine PHONE: 22783893 正门对面 中文: 东华文泽学校, 东莞市松山湖高新技术产业园 GLOBAL DOCTOR HOURS: MO-SA 09:00 - 18:00 (24/7 emergency on call) WINNERWAY FOREIGN 科苑路13、15、17、19号 ADDRESS: NO. 28, 3/F, IEO International Block Dynatown, SIRONA & PRODENT LANGUAGE SCHOOL Dongcheng DENTAL OFFICE HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 UTAHLOY INT’L SCHOOL - ZC PHONE: 22030011 (24 HOURS) HOURS: 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00 ADDRESS: Sihuan Rd, Nancheng HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 中文: 环球医生, 东城区星河传说IEO国际街区28号楼 ADDRESS: Hanging Garden, 2/F, First International Wealth PHONE: 22426303 ADDRESS: Sanjiang Town, Zengcheng City Center, Dongguan Ave, Nancheng 中文: 宏远外国语学校, 南城区四环路 PHONE: (020) 82913201 PHONE: 22236722 中文: 增城誉德莱国际学校, 广东增城市三江镇 YUYILIN HOSPITAL 中文: 柏登牙科会所, 南城区东莞大道第一国际财 HOURS: 8:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00 富中心二层空中花园 ADDRESS: No.130, Xueyuan Rd, Guancheng PHONE: 22219333 HOME SCHOOL language CENTER 中文: 育医林, 莞城区学院路130号 YADAO DENTAL THAMES HOME SCHOOL HOURS: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00 HOURS: 08:30 - 16:30 DONGGUAN TRANSLATION ADDRESS: No. 106, Bldg 29-30, Guangdong 33 Town, ADDRESS: No. 118, Banyan Rd, New World Garden, SERVICE CENTER SCHOOL No. 33, Dongsheng Rd, Dongcheng Dongcheng HOURS: MO, WE, FR 08:30 - 21:30; PHONE: 22208687 PHONE: 18688675522 TU, TH, SA, SU 08:30 - 17:30 中文: 东城区东昇路33号广东三十三小镇29-30栋 中文: 泰晤士家庭学校, 新世界花园翠榕路118号 ADDRESS: 1/F, Science Building, Xinfen RD, Guancheng 106号 (Entrance to People’s Park) PHONE: 22110768 中文: 东莞市翻译中心, 莞城新芬路科学馆一楼 (人民公园附近)

www.heredg.com » December 2019 55 HAPKIDO FEDERATION GLOBAL BUSINESS HOTEL HOURS: MO&WE 19:30 - 21:30; SA&SU 16:30 - 18:00 ADDRESS: Global Plaza, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng beauty & spas fitness ADDRESS: 2/F Moon Bay Garden Clubhouse, Dongcheng PHONE: 22762222 ATHENA FOOT MASSAGE PHONE: 13266288808 中文: 世博商务酒店, 东城区东城大道世博广场 TOTAL FITNESS 中文: 东城区东城大道金月湾会所二楼 HOURS: 12:00 - 01:00 1. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: Pullman Dongguan Forum, No. 32, Dongcheng ADDRESS: 5/F, Century Plaza (Carrefour), Dongcheng HAIYATT GARDEN HOTEL Middle Rd, Dongcheng Ave, Dongcheng SHOTOKAN KARATE ADDRESS: Yuanmei Rd, Nancheng PHONE: 23368888 PHONE: 88778988 HOURS: FR 19:30-21:00, SA 13:30-15:30, SU 9:30-11:30 PHONE: 22889888 中文: 千足经, 东城区东城中路32号东莞旗峰山铂 中文: 力美健, 东城区东城大道世纪广场5楼 ADDRESS: 3-316, Zhongzhu Caijing Technology Industrial Park, 中文: 海悦花园大酒店, 南城区元美路 尔曼酒店 Xiping Area, Nancheng 2. HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 13925501991 HOTEL IBIS DONGGUAN ADDRESS: 5/F, No. 115, Mingfeng Mall, Kangle South 中文: 南城区西平中柱财津科技产业园3栋316室 ESCAPE SPA Rd, Houjie Town DONGCHENG 1. ADDRESS: Shop. A15, Moonbay Plaza, Dongcheng PHONE: 85053588 ADDRESS: Doncheng Middle Rd, Dongcheng PHONE: 22239039 中文: 力美健, 东莞市厚街镇康乐南路115号明丰 PHONE: 88778111 中文: 隐逸Spa, 东城区金月湾广场A15号铺 广场五楼 中文: 东莞东城宜必思酒店, 东城区东城中路 Museums （赛格电子市场旁） 2. ADDRESS: Shop. D09-10, Hujing Yihao, For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com Henggang, Houjie 21 SPACE ART MUSEUM PHONE: 8122 5699 HOURS: TU-SU: 9:30am - 5pm No.36, Area H, Hyphen Commercial Center, KANDE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 中文: 厚街镇横岗湖景一号庄园地铺D09-10 ADDRESS: ADDRESS: Haide Square, No. 200, Hongfu Rd, Nancheng No.1 Huifeng Road, Guancheng veterinarians PHONE: 28688888 EQUILIBRIUM PHONE: 28821988 中文: 东莞康帝国际酒店, 南城区南城区鸿福路200 COSSET COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL 中文: 莞城区汇峰路一号汇峰中心H区36号 号海德广场 BEAUTY CENTER HOURS: 09:00 - 22:00 ADDRESS: Bldg 1, 3A, Hongjing Tai, Garden Rd, New ADDRESS: Shop No. 33-35, Qifengtianxia, Dynatown, DONGGUAN CITY MUSEUM World Garden, Dongcheng Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng NILE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL HOURS: TU-SU 09:00 - 17:30 ADDRESS: Area F3, South China Mall, Wandao Rd, Wanjiang PHONE: 13469064989 PHONE: 22765176 ADDRESS: No. 97, Hongfu Rd, Central Square, Nancheng 中文: 东城区新世界花园鸿景台1座3A PHONE: 21666798 中文: 酷赛宠物医院, 东城区东城东路星河传说旗峰 PHONE: 22834003 天下33-35铺位 中文: 东莞尼罗河国际大酒店, 万江区万道路华南 中文: 东莞展览馆, 南城区新城市中心鸿福路97号 MALL/F3区 JING YAN SPA For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com ADDRESS: 4/F - 5/F, No. 6 Bldg, Dynatown, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng (behind Merchant’s Bank) DONGGUAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PULLMAN DONGGUAN FORUM PHONE: 23118089 DR. DENG’S ANIMAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM ADDRESS: No.32, Dongcheng Middle Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 菁妍专业美容水疗中心, 东城区东城东路星河 HOURS: 08:00 - 21:00 HOURS: TU-SU 09:30 - 17:30 PHONE: 23368888 传说新天地6号楼（招商银行后面） ADDRESS: No. 7, Heng Street, Qiantou Xing Rd, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No. 2, Yuanmei Rd, Central Square, Nancheng 中文: 东莞旗峰山铂尔曼酒店, 东城区东城中路32号 PHONE: 22204862/13712652673 PHONE: 22835268/9 中文: 邓惠群动物医院, 东城区堑头兴路横街七号 中文: 东莞市科学技术博物馆, 南城区新城市中心 NAILS FASHION 元美路2号 SILVERWORLD GARDEN HOTEL 1. HOURS: 10:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: Yinfeng Rd, Nancheng ADDRESS: No. 2, New World Garden, Dongcheng Ave, PHONE: 22803888 Dongcheng GUANCHENG ART MUSEUM 中文: 银丰花园酒店, 南城区银丰路 PHONE: 23059688 HOURS: 9:30 - 17:00 中文: 尚姿美甲, 东城区新世界花园东城大道2号 ADDRESS: North Bldg of Shimin Plaza, Xiangyang Rd., Guancheng (in the opposite of Cultural Plaza) TANGLA DONGGUAN For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com PHONE: 22100261 ADDRESS: No. 8, Ying Bin Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 东莞市高第街1号市民广场北楼莞城美术馆 PHONE: 22698888 FOOTBALL 中文: 东莞唐拉雅秀酒店, 东城区迎宾路8号 ROYAL SPA GZYLA FOOTBALL ACADEMY HOURS: 10:00 - 00:00 HOURS: 09:00 - 17:00 KEYUAN MUSEUM HILLVIEW GOLF RESORT ADDRESS: 2/F, Garden Court, Tangla Dongguan, Dongcheng ADDRESS: Dongguan Sports Center HOURS: 09:00 - 17:30 Close on Monday PHONE: 22698888 ADDRESS: No.32, Keyuan Rd.(behind Keyuan Garden), DONGGUAN (PREVIOUSLY SOFITEL) PHONE: 13535372958 ADDRESS: Ying Bin Rd Dongcheng 中文: 皇家水疗, 东城区迎宾路东莞唐拉雅秀酒店 中文: 东莞市体育馆绿茵球场 Guancheng PHONE: 22223600 PHONE: 22699999 SONG SPA 中文: 可园博物馆, 东莞市莞城区可园路32号 中文: 东莞峰景高尔夫酒店, 东城区迎宾路 HOURS: 10:00 - 00:00 SOCCER WORLD ADDRESS: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Qinyuan Rd, Science and HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 LINGNAN MUSEUM OF FINE ART WANDA VISTA Technology Industrial Park, Songshan Lake ADDRESS: Dongguan Sports Center, No.3, Tiyu Rd, Nancheng ADDRESS: Keyuan North Rd, Guancheng DONGGUAN HOTEL PHONE: 22891234 PHONE: 22338696 PHONE: 22110938 ADDRESS: 208 Dongzong Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 松山湖凯悦酒店, 东莞市松山湖科技产业园 中文: 南城区体育路3号东莞体育馆 中文: 岭南美术馆, 莞城区可园北路 PHONE: 22001888 区中心区沁园路 中文: 东莞万达文华酒店, 东城区东纵路208号 OPIUM WAR MUSEUM HOURS: 08:00 - 17:30 YINGBIN HOTEL SOPHIE’S NAIL SALON GO-karting ADDRESS: No. 88, Jiefang Rd, Humen Town HOURS: 10:00-21:00 ADDRESS: No.1 Taoyuan Road, Nancheng PHONE: 85512065 ADDRESS: Shop No. 11, Qifeng View, Dynatown, DONGGUAN JINGSU GO-KARTING CLUB PHONE: 23399999,38883999 HOURS: 12:00 - 00:00 Dongcheng 中文: 鸦片战争博物馆, 东莞市虎门镇解放路88号 中文: 东莞迎宾馆,东莞市南城区桃源路1号 PHONE: 23053066 ADDRESS: Xiangyuan Rd, Xinji cross, Nancheng (东莞植物园南) 中文: 东城区星河传说旗峰天下11号铺 PHONE: 26990800 SEA BATTLES MUSEUM 中文: 东莞竞速卡丁车俱乐部, 南城区新基路口香园路 HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 SPLENDID NAIL CENTER ADDRESS: Hai Zhan Guan Rd, Nanmian Village, Weiyuan HOURS: 10:00 - 22:30 Island, Humen Town DALANG PHONE: 85500322 ADDRESS: No. 9, New World Garden, Dongcheng Zhi ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL 中文: 鸦片战争海战博物馆, 东莞市虎门威远岛南 Rd, Dongcheng golfing ADDRESS: Meijing Middle Rd, Dalang Town 面村海战馆路 PHONE: 23135282 MISSION HILLS GOLF ACADEMY PHONE: 83122222 中文: 御美美甲, 东城区东城支路新世界花园9号B铺 ADDRESS: Da Ping Zhang Forest Park, Mission Hills 中文: 帝豪花园酒店, 大朗镇美景中路 Dongguan Clubhouse PHONE: 8208 9118 THE SPA @ LONG ISLAND 中文: 东莞市观澜湖球会东莞会所, 大屏嶂森林公园 theatres HOURS: MO-FR 11:00 - 23:00, S-S 09:00 - 23:00 ADDRESS: Long Island Golf Club, Lotus Hill, Chang’an Town CULTURE WEEKEND THEATER chang’an PHONE: 85491399/85313888 ext 682 HARBOUR PLAZA GOLF CLUB ADDRESS: Xiangyang Rd, Guangcheng BABYLON HOTEL 中文: 长安水疗中心, 东莞市长安高尔夫球乡村俱乐部 HOURS: MO-FR 06:30 - 19:00, SA-SU 6:30 - 20:00 PHONE: 22102108 / 22465888 ADDRESS: No.2 Zhenan Middle Rd, Changan Town ADDRESS: Houjie Town 中文: 莞城区向阳路文化周末剧场 PHONE: 82677777 / 4001806222 PHONE: 85818080 (原莞城区文化广场报告厅) 中文: 长安栢悦国际酒店, 长安镇振安中路2号 THE SPRING SPA 中文: 海逸高尔夫球会, 东莞市厚街镇大迳管理区 HOURS: Open 24 hours DONGGUAN CIVIL ART CENTER ADDRESS: 6/F, Intersection of Dongfeng Rd and S256 HOURS: Mon-Sun 8:30 - 12:00, 14:30 - 17:30 HAIYATT GARDEN HOTEL Provincial Highway, Houjie International Hotel, Houjie Town HILLVIEW GOLF CLUB ADDRESS: No.6, Hongfu West Rd, Wanjiang ADDRESS: No. 129, Dezheng Middle Rd, Xiao bian District, PHONE: 85088888 ADDRESS: Ying Bin Rd, Dongcheng 中文: 东莞市民艺术中心, 万江区鸿福西路6号 PHONE: 85318888 中文: 碧涛水疗, 厚街国际大酒店, 东莞市厚街镇东 PHONE: 22209998 中文: 海悦花园大酒店, 东莞市长安镇霄边管理区 风路与S256省道交汇处 中文: 东莞峰景高尔夫有限公司, 东城区迎宾大道 德政中路129号 YULAN THEATER LONG ISLAND GOLF ADDRESS: No. 96 Hongfu Rd, Central Square. Nancheng PARKLANE HOTEL PHONE: 22837388, 22837399 ADDRESS: No. 1, Jinxiu Rd, Chang’an Town & COUNTRY CLUB 中文: 玉兰大剧院, 南城新城市中心鸿福路96号 hair salons HOURS: 06:30 - 21:00 PHONE: 85333333 TOP SALON DE BEAUTÉ ADDRESS: Lotus Hill, Chang’an Town 中文: 柏宁长安国际酒店, 东莞市长安镇锦绣路1号 HOURS: 10:00 - 22:00 PHONE: 85313888 中文: 长安高尔夫球乡村俱乐部, 莲花山麓 ADDRESS: 3/F, 3013 - 3015, Dongsheng Rd, Dynacity PULLMAN DONGGUAN CHANG’AN Shopping Center, Dynatown, Dongcheng ADDRESS: No. 38, Jinghai Middle Rd, Shatou Village, PHONE: 23227070 Chang’an Town (Intersection of Zhen’an Rd and Jinghai 中文: 东城区东升路星河城购物中心3楼3013-3015号 Middle Rd) libraries PHONE: 81668888 dongguan city 中文: 君源铂尔曼酒店, 东莞市长安镇沙头社区靖海 ZIP DONGGUAN MAIN LIBRARY 中路38号（振安路与靖海中路交汇处） 1. HOURS: 10:00 - 23:00 HOURS: MO-FR 14:00 - 21:00, SA-SU 09:00 - 21:00 DONGCHENG ADDRESS: Shop 103-104 & 113, Rising Dragon Business ADDRESS: Hongfu Rd, Central Square, Nancheng INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Center, Hongfu West Rd, Nancheng PHONE: 22834144 ADDRESS: No. 9, Dongcheng East Rd, Dongcheng THE LOTUS VILLA HOTEL PHONE: 23128298 中文: 东莞市图书馆, 南城区鸿福路南侧中心广场 PHONE:22668888 ADDRESS: Lotus Mountain, Chang’an Town 中文: 南城区鸿福西路腾龙商务大厦地下商铺 中文: 东城国际酒店, 东城区东城东路9号 PHONE: 85538388 103-104&113号 中文: 莲花山庄酒店, 长安镇莲花山 2.HOURS: 10:00 - 23:00 Martial Arts DONGGUAN EXHIBITION ADDRESS: No. 108, Zhaoyang yuan, Dongsheng Rd, INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Dongcheng GUI ZHEN KUNG FU STUDIO ADDRESS: North Exhibition Rd, Central Square, Nancheng PHONE: 23322389 HOURS: 9:00 - 11:30, 19:30 - 21:30 PHONE: 22889999 changping 中文: 东城区东升路朝阳苑108号 ADDRESS: No.7 North Gate, Nancheng Sports Park, 中文: 东莞会展国际大酒店, 南城区新城市中心会展北路 HUI HUA HOTEL Nancheng ADDRESS: No. 2, Changping Ave, Changping Town PHONE: 22119642 PHONE: 83938888 中文: 归真太极拳馆, 南城区南城体育公园北门7号 DONGGUAN HOTEL 中文: 汇华国际酒店, 东莞市常平镇常平大道2号 ADDRESS: No. 11, Dongzheng Rd, Guancheng PHONE: 22222222 中文: 东莞宾馆, 莞城区东正路11号

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DONGGUAN » December 2019 NEW CENTURY HOTEL ADDRESS: No. 8, Changping Ave, Changping Town PHONE: 83338888 SHIJIE 中文: 新世纪酒店, 东莞市常平镇常平大道8号 GRAND MERCURE DONGGUAN SHIJIE THE PENINSULA HOTEL ADDRESS: No. 1, Dongfeng Middle Rd, Shijie Town, ADDRESS: The Crossing Between Dongxing Rd & Beihuan Dongguan Rd, Changping Town PHONE: 86388888 PHONE: 83988888 中文: 东莞石碣富盈雅高美爵酒店, 东莞市石碣镇 中文: 常平半岛酒店, 东莞市常平镇北环路 东风中路1号 chashan songshan lake FANGZHONG SUNSHINE HOTEL ALOFT DONGGUAN ADDRESS: No. 28, Chashan West Ave, Chashan Town SONGSHAN LAKE PHONE: 86866666 ADDRESS: Vanke Plaza, Songshan Lake High - Tech 中文: 方中假日酒店, 东莞市茶山镇茶山大道西28号 Development Zone, Songshan Lake PHONE: 82106666 中文: 东莞松山湖雅乐轩酒店, 东莞市松山湖高新技 fenggang 术开发区万科生活广场 GLADDEN HOTEL HYATT REGENCY ADDRESS: No. 66-68, FengShen Rd, Fenggang Town ADDRESS: Qinyuan Rd, Science and Technology Industrial PHONE: 87759888 Park, Songshan Lake Central District 中文: 金凯悦大酒店, 东莞市凤岗镇凤深大道66-68号 PHONE: 22891234 中文: 凯悦酒店, 东莞市松山湖科技产业园区中心 区沁园路 hongmei SILVERWORLD HOTEL GRAND VIEW HOTEL ADDRESS: No. 2, Hongmian Rd, Songshan Lake ADDRESS: No. 1, Ying Bin Ave, Hongmei Town Development Zone PHONE: 88848888 PHONE: 22899899 中文: 汇景酒店, 东莞市洪梅镇迎宾路道1号 中文: 银丰逸居酒店, 东莞市松山湖开发区红棉路2号 houjie shilong GLADDEN HOTEL CINESE HOTEL ADDRESS: XiHu Ave, Guanlong Expressway, Shilong Town ADDRESS: Chiling, National Rd 107, Houjie Town PHONE: 86188888 PHONE: 85888888 中文: 金凯悦大酒店, 东莞市石龙镇莞龙公路西湖路段 中文: 东莞富盈酒店, 东莞市厚街镇广深高速东莞东 出口东莞大道交汇处 HAIYATT GARDEN HOTEL TANGXIA ADDRESS: East Ave, Houjie Town PHONE: 85885888 GOODVIEW HOTEL ADDRESS: Yingbin Ave, Tangxia Town 中文: 海悦花园大酒店, 厚街镇厚街大道东 PHONE: 87299333 中文: 三正半山酒店, 东莞市塘厦镇迎宾大道 HOUJIE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL ADDRESS: Intersection of Dongfeng Rd and S256 Provin- cial High way, Houjie Town PHONE: 85088888 中文: 厚街国际大酒店, 厚街镇东风路与S256省道交汇处 zhangmutou GOODVIEW HOTEL JOYC HOTEL ADDRESS: Shi Xin Rd, Zhangmutou Town ADDRESS: Block A, Baolong, New Housha Rd, Houjie Town PHONE: 87799333 PHONE: 82683333 中文: 三正半山酒店, 东莞市樟木头石新大道 中文: 嘉映玥精品酒店, 东莞市厚街镇新厚沙路宝 龙大厦A座 DONGCHENG BUS STATION I AM A SALES DIRECTOR with 30 years’ experience ADDRESS: Wuhuan Rd, Heng Keng, Liaobu Town in shoes factories and I am looking for a new job. Please REGAL PALACE HOTEL PHONE: 83266002 contact me at [email protected]. ADDRESS: No. 1, Furniture Boulevard, Houjie Town 中文: 东莞市汽车东站, 寮步镇横坑五环路侧 PHONE: 85928888 I AM AN INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT with 10 years’ 中文: 嘉华大酒店, 东莞市厚街镇家具大道1号 experience in the accountant sector. Currently working as exhibition cent. NANCHENG BUS STATION a senior accountant in a Hong Kong real-estate company. ADDRESS: Yuan Wu Bian Area, Keji Rd, Nancheng SHERATON HOTEL Looking for a new job; interested in: financial analysis, CHANGPING EXHIBITION HALL PHONE: 22906612, 22906613 ADDRESS: S256 Provincial Highway, Houjie Town HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 financial supervisor. Email: [email protected]. PHONE: 85988888 ADDRESS: Changma Rd, Changping Town 中文: 东莞市南城汽车站, 南城区科技路袁屋边地段 中文: 喜来登大酒店, 厚街镇S256省道莞太路段 PHONE: 83987222 For complete branch listings go to www.heredg.com I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD SHOE COMPANY. I am 中文: 东莞市常平镇常马路 a worldwide sales manager with 35 years’ experience. My e-mail is [email protected]. GD MODERN INTERNATIONAL huangjiang EXHIBITION CENTER MIDTOWN HOTEL HOURS: 08:30 - 17:30 ADDRESS: No. 13, GD Modern International Exhibition OTHERS ADDRESS: Guan Zhang Rd, Huangjiang Town LOOKING FOR FOREIGN AND CHINESE ARTISTS. PHONE: 83636666 Center, Houjie Town 中文: 御宝花园酒店, 东莞市黄江镇莞樟路 PHONE: 85981888 Art spaces available to join a true artist collective. A place 中文: 东莞市厚街镇广东现代国际展览中心13号 community to make, display and sell art. Be part of our artist commu- GERMAN SPEAKERS COMMUNITY We regularly orga- nity and together support local art scene. Leather, tattoo, nize social gatherings for German speakers to meet painters, clay makers, carvers, drawers, etc. Contact humen up and interact in a German speaking environment. David 13414443455 or [email protected] GRAND NOBLE HOTEL public services For details of social gatherings and future activities, please ADDRESS: No. 121, Humen Ave, Humen Town BUREAU OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & email us at [email protected] PHONE: 85117888 OVERSEAS CHINESE AFFAIRS MURRAY’S FC is a football team for both foreigners and 中文: 虎门豪门大饭店, 东莞市虎门镇虎门大道121号 HOURS: 08:30 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 Chinese. We play twice a week, meet up for drinks and go ADDRESS: No. 99, Hongfu Rd, Nancheng GRAND MERCURE PHONE: 22830212 on trips. Please contact Nick at 15812819107 or give your DONGGUAN HUMEN 中文: 南城区鸿福路99号行政办事中心 details to the staff at Murray’s Irish Pub. ADDRESS: NO.123,Humen Da Dao, Humen PHONE: 85244888 PUBLIC SECURITY BUREAU 中文: 虎门大道123号 EXIT-ENTRY ADMINISTRATION JOB OFFERED DEPARTMENT(VISA OFFICE) MELS WELDON DONGGUAN HUMEN HOURS: 08:30 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 LOOKING FOR A BARTENDER, waiter/waitress, and ADDRESS: Huanghe Tower, Humen Avenue, Humen Town ADDRESS: No. 181, Dongcheng West Rd, Dongcheng cook. A new Western bar/restaurant. Basic English PHONE: 82888888 PHONE: 22223608 required. No experience necessary. We can train you. 中文: 东莞虎门美思威尔顿酒店, 虎门镇虎门大道黄 中文: 市公安局出入境大厅, 东城区东城西路181号 WeChat: functionalalki. 河商业城 TAIWAN AFFAIRS BUREAU OF SALES PERSON WANTED! HERE! Dongguan is looking DONGGUAN CITY for a self-motivated, outgoing Chinese professional to HOURS: 08:30 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:30 sell advertisement space for the magazine and website. QIAOTOU ADDRESS: Qiaowu Bld, No.18, Xiangyang Rd, Guancheng Must have very good communication skills in English and GOODVIEW HOTEL PHONE: 22219533 Chinese. Competitive compensation plan for the right can- 中文: 莞城区向阳路18号侨务楼 ADDRESS: No. 2, Hubin Rd, Qiaotou Town didate. Please contact [email protected] with your CV. PHONE: 83341868 中文: 三正半山酒店, 东莞市桥头镇湖滨路2号 bus stations DONGGUAN MAIN BUS STATION JOB wanted ADDRESS: Intersection of Sihuan Rd and New Wandao I AM A SHIPPING OPERATOR with three years’ Rd, Wanjiang experience in the freight forwarding industry. Looking for a PHONE: 22701666, 22710073 new job as an assistant or secretary. I can purchase and 中文: 东莞市汽车总站, 万江区曲海四环路与新万 ship the cargo to different countries. Please contact me at 道道路交汇处 [email protected].

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IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN IT IS TO RECEIVE, BUT A CHILD MIGHT THINK DIFFERENTLY IF THEY ARE USED TO BEING SHOWERED WITH GIFTS. PARENTS, WHAT ARE YOUR REASONS FOR GIFT-GIVING, AND ARE THEY THE RIGHT ONES?

o you have piles of gifts still stacked somewhere in your home, some still wrapped? I am talking about those that your child received from birthday parties, Christmases or you bought on holidays.

December is festive in the Western world celebrating Christmas, and one of the traditions is gift-giving. From a retail perspective, it is the most profitable month of the year. In fact, preparations begin on the day after Thanksgiving (November 29), and in the U.S. it is known as Black Friday, pushing impulse buys on the unknowing masses (some preparations are even made sooner). It is similar to what we have in China with 11/11 on November 11, where all of China–if not the whole world–goes crazy shopping online.

Gift giving is an expression of love to some, but can also be an expression of guilt to others–it all depends on the gift giver’s intentions. Case in point: a parent who’s traveling on business electronic devices do not adequately do the either replaced by another new toy or it ended usually comes home with presents for the job–far from it. up buried among others in the toy box. children. Being a positive parent is being able to nurture So, what are some of the alternatives as gifts for I once heard a child ask his mother, “Why our children to understand and to appreciate expressing our love to our children? didn’t you buy me anything this time?” the nature of gift-giving and show material The exhausted parent could not think of a goods are not the only kind of gifts we can give • Spend quality time with your child (hiking, satisfactory answer quick enough to please one another. Moreover, it is not the best way to visiting museums, theatre). her child. “Is it because you don’t love me?” express love. the child soon added. In this situation, an • Send postcards to grandparents and friends expectation was set by the The reason why I say that is during holiday trips. child for the mother to always children crave gifts because Gift giving is • Volunteer to help local charity regularly. bring him a material gift to of the urge for instant prove her love after she had gratification more than simply an expression • Teach them to help out at home. been away. for the actual gift. Instant gratification is the desire of love to some, • Write love letters to one another (parent to Gift-giving comes in different to experience pleasure or child, child to parent) on Mother’s and Father’s forms–in the form of material but can also be fulfillment without delay. It Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Chinese goods, physical expressions is when you want it, and you an expression of New Year. (such as hugs, kisses), verbal want it now. The setback of expressions (such as words of guilt to others. this psychological urge can My favorite is to ask friends, who come to my gratitude and appreciation) affect the psychological and children’s birthday parties, to make a kind and actions (such as doing emotional developmental donation to a charitable organization in place charity work and helping others). The nature growth of a child in the long run. Remember of material goods. It is the best kind of gift we of gift-giving is for us to show each other how the time when your child told you that he can give one another. Don’t you think? much we care and how much we appreciate or she really liked that toy and couldn’t live having each other in our lives. That said, without it? You bought it for him or her, but Interested in Positive Parenting? Contact Sandy material goods such as toys, clothing and after a week, maybe even less, the toy was Sinn by WeChat at Sandyparentcoach.

www.heredg.com » December 2019 59 CROSS-CULTURAL BY CHARLENE FU THE GIFT GUESSING GAME

“GUESS WHAT I GOT YOU,” A COMMON PHRASE THROWN AROUND THIS TIME OF YEAR TO KEEP THE UNSUSPECTING RECIPIENTS IN SUSPENSE. HOW IS THIS GAME RECEIVED WHEN IT CROSSES A CULTURAL BARRIER?

few weeks ago, my husband John trying so hard, for so many years, to make me “Is it necessary?” My mom asked me. told me, with excitement, “I’ve appreciate what he does. got the perfect Christmas gift I explained to her that opening gifts with for Jaden. He has never seen it Well, I do appreciate his efforts. family members all together on Christmas Day before, but I am sure he will love it.” Before I is a huge deal for Westerners. could roll my eyes to show my contempt, he “Basically, by looking at what is broken or continued, “And... I know you will like it too.” what needs replacing in my closet, I can pretty “Just the same as the red packets on Chinese much figure out what your gift for me would New Year. Telling people how much money The truth is that I have been bothered by this be,” John once bragged. you put in it would not be appropriate, right?” little game he plays for many years, no matter what the gift might be: the gift guessing game. We had a great gift opening day. Even mom Who would think to enjoyed tearing apart all the beautiful wrappers John knows that I don’t like suspense, which and laughed like a child. It was really touching he leverages to tease me. Who would think to follow more than 10 clues to feel the love from the people you love. follow more than 10 clues for a simple gift? I Without you noticing, they pay attention to had an even worse experience. for a simple gift? what you said throughout the year, what you expect or what you would never expect. On Chinese Valentine’s Day, he put a huge box on my desk along with a bouquet of red roses. So, isn’t it nice? On one hand, you get what Two years ago, on John’s birthday, we went Almost by instinct, I shook the box before you need; on the other hand, you don’t have to to a big party for Canada Day held by the opening it. Judging from the rustling sound transform into a working detective to crack a Canadian Consulate in Guangzhou. I walked inside, “chocolates,” I uttered. I felt somewhat case. More importantly, after our son was born, up to the Consul-General and asked her if she disappointed because I was expecting more my parents now live with us and we, John and could take a photo with my husband. She said than just sweets. I forced a smile at John I, should be the ones responsible for making yes. John never would have guessed that would then I noticed a piece of paper with John’s this gift giving process as simple as possible. be his present. handwriting on it. I should have known better. His game was still on, with another riddle to But, no. At the same time, I am at my wits’ end, still untangle. wondering what John’s Christmas gift for He even told my mom to prepare Christmas Jaden is this year. He already has all sorts of It doesn’t really matter what the gift turns out gifts nicely wrapped in the festive paper and cars, trains, planes, stuffed toys, blocks and to be. For John, waiting and not knowing nobody should reveal what the gifts are. books. in advance are parts of the gift. He has been If you think you know the answer, send me an email at [email protected]. I will personally buy you a coffee if you can guess the gift!

60 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 MANDARIN RULES BY JULIE AXELSSON MANDARIN RULES’ FINAL RULE

AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE COLUMN TACKLING PUTONGHUA, WE READ THE FINAL THOUGHTS OF MANDARIN RULES. FIND OUT WHAT THE LANGUAGE INSPIRING COLUMNIST HAS TO SAY.

ome of you, dear readers, will remember how, a couple of years ago, I invited you to share in my language journey, promising to let you witness my trials and tribulations en route to that far-fetched goal, Mandarin proficiency. Every month since I’ve kept my promise, I’ve offered you a glimpse of my newly acquired linguistic knowledge and insights, as well as shared the frustrations that often accompany the acquisition of that beautiful, yet infuriatingly difficult language.

We’ve been through a lot together, you and me. You’ve heard me whining about how impossible it is to master the numerous Chinese characters, but also rejoice over conquering a particular linguistic milestone, like the coveted HSK 5. Together, we’ve explored the confusing dialects of Mandarin, as spoken in this vast country’s various corners, and we’ve taken linguistic detours to pay our respects to other Chinese languages in our vicinity, like Cantonese or Hakka. Wherever endless Dongguan summers, from binge- as for your kind comments and interesting I’ve traveled during these years, you’ve been watching Chinese TV dramas to overindulging questions. Writing about learning Mandarin with me: obsessing over Chinese characters in mobile apps or simply succumbing to has helped me appreciate the process even in South Korea or Japan; wondering why it’s indolence. more. Above all, it has made me more aware still so much easier to of what it really takes to master this impossible grasp the meaning of an I’ve aspired to address language. I’m simply in awe of the millions article in the newspaper We’ve explored the some of your questions, of people who’ve managed, through sheer in Spain than in China; confusing dialects of from “Why study perseverance, to become literate in Chinese. noting numerous signs Mandarin at all?” to I’ve truly enjoyed every aspect of creating and posters in Mandarin Mandarin, as spoken “What is the best way this column, from the exciting hunt for ideas popping up at airports to do it?” and “Is it to the search for appropriate format to the and shopping malls all in this vast country’s really the most difficult discussions about the content afterward. It’s over Europe. language in the world?” been fun, and it’s been real. various corners, and The answers might not Along the way, I’ve we’ve taken linguistic always have been quite It’s not that the journey is over, mind you. treated you to some of as comprehensive and This fascinating language has got plenty my favorite Chinese detours to pay our thoroughly researched as of complicated characters, idiosyncratic words and expressions, you had wished for, but expressions and convoluted grammatical many of which lack an respects to other I assure you, they were structures, enough to keep me busy for years English equivalent. I’ve Chinese languages in honest. Hopefully, they and years to come. Mandarin still rules my introduced you to strange provided a little bit of world. I am all too willingly susceptible to verses that might have our vicinity entertainment as well. the sunk cost bias when it comes to learning changed your view a little plus it’s just too much fun to give up. So, my of Chinese poetry, as well Well, as of next month, journey continues. Yours too, I hope. I’m officially relieving you of your duties; you as the dreaded four tones of Mandarin. You’ve 加油！ also had to play the role of my confidants don’t need to be my faithful acolytes anymore. and are by now privy to any number of my I’d like to thank all of you for patiently confessed weaknesses and obsessions that reading my incessant musings on the nature tend to flare up particularly during those of language or the joys of learning, as well

www.heredg.com » December 2019 61 WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH BY TRACY LU OPEN THE LANTERN

EACH YEAR, THE SPRING FESTIVAL BRINGS ABOUT TRADITIONS. A LOT OF CRAFTSMANSHIP IS PUT INTO A CUSTOM, POPULAR IN SOUTH CHINA, FOR FAMILIES AND VILLAGES TO CELEBRATE HAVING A BABY BOY.

eep in a small alleyway called fortunate life events, such as adding a son, The beautiful lanterns and their makings are Wangwu Street in Guancheng, achieving outstanding scores on exams or listed as part of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Uncle Nan and his wife, along celebrating a long life. The most breathtaking and stylish one has with his a thousand corners. The daughter-in-law, immerse thousand-angle lantern is as themselves in the repetitive big as a truck with a tiny light manual work of splitting on each corner. The Chinese apart bamboo and sticking pronunciation of light, deng, together auspicious papers in is like ding, meaning male their dimly lit workshop to offspring, thus, a thousand- make lanterns. Few people angles symbolizes a thousand in Dongguan are left making male offspring. this kind of traditional paper artwork. Uncle Nan is one of Another reason for the them. Every year, he needs to fame of the thousand-angle produce dozens of 1-meter- lantern is the mysterious long lanterns before the legend behind it. It is said Spring Festival. that when the Song Dynasty (960-1279) ended, the last In November, several local emperor’s sister escaped and craftsmen—like Uncle settled in Dongguan. She Nan—make the traditional married a Dongguan man octagonal paper lanterns and when they had a son, she for the Lantern Opening used the 24 belts she carried ceremony, also known as Kai out of the palace to make the Deng (开灯). It is a unique lantern decorations, which Spring Festival custom depicted the 24 well-known in South China, around stories of filial piety. She Guangdong and Guangxi, made the lantern every ten and is extremely popular in years and only passed on the rural areas. Families who had skills to her descents. So, the a baby boy the previous year thousand-angle lantern was are supposed to complete exclusive to her family for a a ritual that requires them long time. to hang up this type of lantern in their After the ritual, they living room, ancestral hall and other shrines usually hold a grand Although this ceremony is widespread in throughout the village. Dongguan, every village has a slightly different banquet, inviting the custom. For example, in Chashan villagers On the first day of Chinese New Year, they like to give out clay dolls as a gift to guests, need to “open” the lantern by cutting the whole village to celebrate especially children, after the banquet. lantern on the side with a knife and place a with them. candle or light bulb inside. After the ritual, There used to be local craftsmen making all they usually hold a grand banquet, inviting the kinds of clay figures from Chinese mythology whole village to celebrate with them. That’s In Chinese culture, there’s probably nothing and Cantonese operas. Originally, four real why locals are often invited to endless banquets more important than having a son, which is patriotic heroes from the Song Dynasty during Chinese New Year. considered the only way to carry on the family were made into clay dolls and handed out to lineage. (Nowadays a girl can carry on the children, wishing them to grow up becoming The lantern placed in the ancestral hall is the name as well.) It’s no secret that China is a the same kind of people who were devoted to biggest one out of all the others in the village, patriarchal society, and traditionally women our country. normally bigger than one meter in diameter. had little rights or freedom. Comprised of multiple cubes, each one is covered with a meaningful painting depicting

62 HERE! DONGGUAN » December 2019 THE WEEKENDER BY ALIX ROBINSON A WINTER WONDERLAND

WHILE WINTER IN DONGGUAN WILL NEVER BRING US SNOWFALL, THIS MONTH’S WEEKENDER GIVES AN OPTION FOR THOSE SEEKING SNOWFLAKES AND A REASON TO DRINK HOT COCOA. PLAN AN ESCAPE TO THE IDEAL WINTER WONDERLAND.

n the far northeast region of China, numerous layers are essential. A 15-minute taxi horrific experiments took place in the 1930s. Heilongjiang province, is renowned journey will put you in the city center, and it is It is an emotionally moving place, and I would primarily for one thing—ice. The worth taking a moment to set up basecamp in suggest going here only if you have a strong province lies with its capital, Harbin, on your hotel. Fortunately, almost everywhere has disposition. the eastern border with Russia and originally heating indoors, so you can warm up before prospered from a small rural settlement in the planning the next excursion. Skiing is available roughly two hours from the late 1800s due to a majority of immigrants city, but unfortunately, I did not have the time from the Russian empire, and the development I was in Harbin for one main reason: to see to get on the piste. Instead, I settled for a brisk of the Chinese-Eastern Railway. Today, Harbin the infamous Ice City. Since 1985 the city evening stroll around the city’s central street to has become a megacity of over 10 million has showcased an array of ice sculptures that admire its Baroque and Byzantine architectural inhabitants and is a key political and industrial inspire awe to any who gaze upon them. facades. hub in the region, as well as a top tourist destination. There are endless eateries to choose I used my following day to visit from offering up the usual cuisines Situated on the Songhua River, from all over China, but I always the city’s name derives from a the famous Russian Saint Sophia try and seek out the local dishes. I Manchu term meaning “place for noticed many Russian style bakeries drying fish nets,” but the area’s Cathedral which has long since been selling a large round bread called da history can be traced back further converted into a small museum. lie ba which has a sour and chewy to the Jin Dynasty 1,000 years consistency. There are also seemingly ago. The site of the old Jin capital endless varieties of sausage present, remains preserved as a museum, most notably the smoked garlic with many artifacts on display. The region saw Accentuated by colored lights at night, the red sausage which I found delicious. Other numerous transitions of power through the features become an even more eye-catching common staples were, guo bao rou (batter-fried centuries including the Mongols, Manchurians dynamic and cannot be rivaled by many other sweet and sour pork) and demoli (stewed live and eventually Japanese, shortly before World places on earth. I thought the ticket price of fish). My pick of the bunch wastu dou ni, War II. However, the proximity to the Russian 350 RMB was reasonable, and I spent a few which is essentially a disassembled cottage pie. border was a constant influence on the city hours wandering around the park feasting my throughout its more modern history. eyes on the exquisite designs of many of the Another weekend completed and it was back works before finishing off with a go down an to warmer climes. This trip is not for everyone, Flights to Harbin are frequently available ice slide. but if you are looking for something a bit more from all the airports near Dongguan with extreme, then it may be time to go sub-zero. a round trip price of roughly 2,000 RMB. Main mission completed, I used my following Four and a half hours will see you arrive on day to visit the famous Russian Saint Sophia the cusp of the Arctic circle where the average Cathedral, which has long since been December temperature is minus 20 degrees. It converted into a small museum. I also visited goes without saying that thermal clothing and the humbling Unit 731 Museum, where many

www.heredg.com » December 2019 63 WHAT’S YOUR STORY? BY RACHEL WRIGHT SAVING THE WORLD FROM FASHION

THE FASHION AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES HAVE THE SECOND-LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AFTER COAL AND OIL. ANNA GRINVALD IS PUTTING FORTH THE KNOW-HOW TO RECYCLE WASTE IN THIS INDUSTRY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

nna Grinvald, CEO of Grinvald signatories, 24 of which were added earlier this clothing factories. They use the materials to Footwear and GTS Group, is year, and an estimated 250 brands according make footwear. This is seen mainly with their pushing for sustainable recycled to a Fashion Pact press release. They are trying shoe brand Roxan, which is made from 100 products and a circular economy to push for more sustainable developments percent recycled material. The plastic can be in China. in the fashion industry. It is separated into sent back after it outlives its use to be recycled three areas: to stop climate change, restore again. Roxan will be sold only in China in Grinvald came to Dongguan in 2009 with biodiversity and protect the oceans. Grinvald 2020. her family after her husband took a job with said her focus is on oceans but thinks no area a plastic injection company. She said it was stands alone. Grinvald said she is working on educating the completely different from Israel, where she is brands and factories GTS Group works with. from, and Thailand, where she lived before. “Educating other factories is very difficult, but all the supply chains “Very few people could speak English. we have, we are now auditing, and There were a lot of changes… they will have to be sustainable,” Women were treated less than men, Grinvald said. so it was difficult work-wise to find a workplace suitable to my career,” She said educating her team was the Grinvald said. hardest part because they were used to using new plastic and new leather. It took two years to adjust, but now Dongguan is her home. “The first response I got was, ‘We cannot do it. How do you take a “I decided I would follow my dream (used) piece of leather and make a and open my own company. The pair of shoes with that?’ I think the company started first with me first step was the most difficult,” learning Chinese and second was Grinvald said. producing packings for the footwear industry,” Grinvald said. Now she is proud of her team, who will see scrap items and think of From there she signed a contract how to implement them into the with an Israeli company for plastic products. There is not a quality injection molding to represent in difference between the recycled and China, as well as invested in her own none recycled products, and a lot sustainable production for footwear. “It’s one of the biggest of what is recycled are factory rejects due to a scratch or glue. GTS Group and Grinvald Footwear joined the industries in the world, Fashion Pact at the beginning of 2019, which but it’s also the most “We learned from this to create new products, is an initiative set forth by the G7 Summit. so you cannot see the rejects… We are not polluted one.” compromising the quality in order to make it “The fashion industry employs more than 50 recyclable or a sustainable product. We are just million people in the world, and the turnover using the material over and over again until is more than $39 billion per year. This means you cannot use it anymore,” she said. it’s one of the biggest industries in the world, “If we want to change our world for the new but it’s also the most polluted one…. In generation, we need to connect all three With her small-medium size company, Anna order to color denim or to color and produce together,” she said. is pushing for changes in China. In the next leather, you use a lot of chemicals. There is a five years, they will be 100 percent a factory lot of pollution in the water. There is a lot of Grinvald uses GTS Group’s plastic injection working only in the circular economy, hoping waste: rejects that are being thrown out and department to recycle plastic and is building others will follow suit. destroying our world,” Grinvald said. a system following the Ellen McArthur Foundation’s vision for a circular economy The Fashion Pact is composed of a total of 56 by collecting scrap materials from different

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