The Women MMA Fighters Kicking Ass in China

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WIN Editor's Note JULY 2018

On May 30, several friends and myself made our way to Tianhe Sports Center to witness the debut of professional MMA in Guangzhou: REBEL FC. The event was action-packed, and,show. although I don’t categorize myself as a combat sports fan, I definitely enjoyed the

TheHowever, only women one that major entered thing stoodthe ring out over to me the at course the fights: of the the three-hour lack of female event fighters. were We’re giving away tickets to some “skimpily dressed and generically attractive” ring girls. At the evening’s conclusion, I si- of the very best events in the Pearl lently pondered: where is China’s Ronda Rousey, where are China’s women warriors? River Delta, alongside a host of free With this month’s Cover Story, we have an answer, courtesy of the always-fabulous meals and other goodies. Follow our Dominique Wong from That’s Beijing. On pages 36-45, Dom takes an in-depth look at official WeChat feeds and sign up China’s rising female MMA stars and the challenges they face. for our weekly newsletter for your chance to win major prizes! To stay answer a kinda In our City section, I chat with a Guangzhou-based filmmaker and attempted to up to date, visit www.thatsmags. lake? bizarre question: is a man-eating species of salmon lurking in a Xinjiang com or scan the QR codes below and Elsewhere in the mag, we introduce one of Guangzhou’s premier swimming holes follow our WeChat accounts.

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18 LIFE & STYLE 62 EVENTS

21 DAYTRIPPER SZ Baiyun Mountain Reservoir. 24 MINIMALIST TRANSITION An artistic extension to an existing hotel property.

JUL 14 What So Not

SZ 26 ARTS

27 UGLY GIRLS The Shanghai punk band on riot grrrl and women in music. JUL 28 30 POETRY IN POLE- Brain Failure DANCING A Shenzhen burlesque HK dancer’s journey.

AUG 4 50 EAT & Bob Dylan

DRINK MO 54 STREET FOOD SPOTS Hitting the street for cheap eats. 60 V BAR Chill-out central. ONGOING La Parisienne - Cabaret Francais THE WRAP

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CITY

The Key to Guangzhou Chatting with the man behind Canton’s first documentary webseries, p12

This Month in History Terror or Trout? P10 P16

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THE DIRTY DETAILS RECYCLING SCAVENGERS Income: RMB7-10 per load Dumpster Divers Days per week: Varies By Bailey Hu Hours per day: Varies

hey lurk in the background She collects aluminum cans, height of her diminutive form, Shenzhen for the last six months, of certain neighborhoods cardboard and water bottles, “isn’t heavy,” she tells us. Some he says. Around about 40 to 50 Tand gated communities. selling them for about RMB7-10 days she doesn’t even fill it up, scavengers frequent their stop Quietly, unobtrusively, they per load. depending on her luck. each day, out of an estimated root through dirt-encrusted Collecting recyclables is only Fang is only part of the 10,000 trash pickers citywide. dumpsters and bulging plastic a side gig for Fang. At night she picture, one segment of China’s “If there was no one picking bags, picking out bottles or boxes washes dishes at a restaurant, massive recycling ecosystem. A up [trash], society would be a and leaving the rest. earning RMB3,200 per month. step up from the scavengers are mess.” Like old-timey nomads, Life is better here than back the middlemen, who collect and He has a point. Despite much- many carry their precious cargo home, she says, where she transport large amounts of plastics touted recycling regulations on poles balanced over one earned around RMB1,000. and cardboard to plants where and fines, actual bins have yet shoulder, using cheap sacks of Now, not only does she they’re processed and reshaped. to materialize in areas like almost comic proportions. command a higher salary but The ones Fang sells to Shangsha. And even when Also like nomads, they’re also a way to supplement it, happen to be camped out trash sorting takes place, not all elusive. One, an elderly white- although she has yet to tell her by a nearby overpass. Their recyclables make it into the can. haired woman in lavender son about her second line of apparatus is spare, ready to Scavenging is doubly useful – not work. be moved at short notice: two only are reusable items salvaged “on a walk,” picking up any During daylight hours on medium-size cargo trucks, scales from incineration, but streets and recyclablespajamas, tells that us catch she’s hersimply eye. her days off (usually Mondays and several massive bags full of sidewalks are left a little cleaner. She’s in her “70s or 80s,” she sorted recyclables. Despite benefiting society, says, and living with her family. through Shangsha, in Futian When we visit in the early When we ask how much she can District,and Tuesdays) looking Fang for items wanders afternoon, one truck is already most bitter work.” For about make from her small cache of she can collect and sell. Why half-full from the morning’s RMB5,000-6,000though, their jobs each are “the monthly, plastic and cardboard detritus, Shangsha? Because, unlike some pickings. Two of the business the three spend 16 or 17 hours she replies that she’s “not sure.” places, “the sanitation workers owners sit in the shade, while a day collecting and delivering Before we can ask another won’t curse at you” when you another sweeps up debris from trash, and sleep in their trucks question she meanders off, pick up garbage. the street. Chengguan come by at night. most likely in search of another Fang’s findings are either this corner every once in a while, For those with “no culture” dumpster. dug out of dumpsters (“if it’s one worker tells us, so it needs to and few opportunities, however, Fang Chunxiu, a Hunan look tidy. it’s “a way to survive.” migrant who’s lived in Shenzhen or scavenged off the street. Her The trio is from Anhui for a year, is more forthcoming. partially-fillednot clean, I won’t bag, pick over it up”)half the province and have only been in Additional research by Yiwen Wang.

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A DAY IN JULY RANDOM NUMBER The Marco Polo Bridge Incident

One of the most important battles of the son to enter Wanping to search for the AWOL Second Sino-Japanese War – despite rela- soldier – which China refused. tively low casualties – the Marco Polo Bridge At about 5am on July 8, the Japanese 3 launched an artillery attack and both sides Incident flared up on July 7, 1937, directly leading to Japan’s occupation of Tianjin and- July.joined battle, with the fight soon taken to Wanping (today part of Beijing’s Fengtai Tianjin;The theincident city was marked captured the second at the endinstance of JapaneseDistrict). Itaggression. is generally regarded as the ‘of of cooperation between the Communist Party ficial’The start Japanese of China’s army resistance controlled against the north, - nese National United Front was formed, with Polo Bridge remained in Chinese hands. theand Red Kuomintang Army rebranded (KMT) forces. the Eighth The anti-JapaRoute east and south sides of Beijing but the Marco Army and the New Fourth Army of the KMT. needed control of the bridge. Thus theyIn manufactured order to cut off a provocation Beijing entirely, that Japan

of hostilities. couldThe be army used heldto justify a military an escalation exercise without informing Chinese authori- … times. That’s how many visits that ties, during which, according to an world-renowned chef, writer and TV personality Anthony Bourdain made to was reported missing after gunshots Hong Kong between his three hit TV se- wereintelligence heard duringofficer, thea Japanese drill. soldier ries: No Reservations, The Layover and The Japanese used this as a rea- Parts Unknown. Having racked up 291 episodes over the course of 17 years, the ‘Elvis of bad boy chefs’ told CNN CITY SNAPSHOT that his recent trip to Hong Kong was the “professional highlight of his ca- Belgium native David reer." Bourdain tragically took his own Lambert has taken shots of life on June 8 in a Paris hotel during the streets, landscapes and more Parts Unknown, over 12 years spent in China, but his legacy lives on. Rest in peace, but it’s only recently that Mr.filming Bourdain. of an episode of he’s taken to the skies. Using a DJI Spark gifted by his wife, he set out six months ago to document Shenzhen’s “amazing architecture” from a bird’s eye perspective. According to Lambert there are “great lines and compositions” to be seen from above, as in this rose- shaped garden arrangement near Coastal City. Follow

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make it look more substantial. They are like the water that the super- right thing.” Those cliches are fillers injected to puff up the article to Ganhuo / gānhuò / 干货 ganhuo is.market shrimps are soaked in – there to rip you off! noun. real advice and insights without fillers LiterallyImagine ameaning world without ‘dried goods,’ unnecessary ganhuo fluff. is the That real is deal what – with- or fluff out the bells and whistles. It is what we all want in life and from the My old trainer said I was bloated, but the ganhuo is direct and to the new trainer said I'm just fat. - evantInternet. information. Content that There can is be no certified long intro and no padded credentials ofpoint. whoever It solves is offering problems the efficiently advice. Like and a leadsgood friend,you straight ganhuo to doesn'tthe rel That is some ganhuo she gave you. waste your time beating around the bush. If you are doing it wrong, ganhuo advice would tell you as it is, no sugar-coating. So here’s a tip for navigating the Chinese internet: before you click So I shouldn't be upset? on the next listicle, say ‘32 Ways to Win Friends and Be Popular,’ or

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DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM? QUOTE OF THE MONTH Ele.me Delivery Drone

Delivery service Ele.me recently announced that it will officially begin using drones to deliver food in Shanghai. Still in its trial “You can call any old sh*t a Chinese phase, these drones will only be able to operate on 17 designated routes within a proverb on the internet” delivery area covering 58 square kilom- eters in the Jinshan Industrial Park neigh- claiming it was a “fake Chinese proverb” borhood. Ivanka Trump tweeted what she claimed that didn’t even come from the Middle The drones won’t actually deliver food wasSo joked a Chinese Twitter proverb user @bokane following after the his- Kingdom. Some pointed out that the to your home or office. Instead, they will toric summit between Donald Trump quote may have actually originated from transport food from one distribution center and Kim Jong Un in Singapore last American novelist James Baldwin, while to another, meaning drivers will have to month. First Daughter Ivanka erroneous- others noted that it first appeared as a pick up the drone orders and then deliver ly attributed a quote to ancient Chinese comment in a Chicago newspaper from them to customers in person. Ele.me aims philosophy, writing: “Those who say it the early 20th century. The “proverb” - can not be done, should not interrupt even made an appearance in a sartorial utes by using drones. those doing it.” Social media users were US publication in the 1960s. to decrease delivery times to just 20 min left scratching their heads, with some

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JULY 2018 | SZ | 11 CITY | FEATURE THE KEY TO GUANGZHOU TO THE KEY Chatting with the Man Behind Canton’s First Documentary Webseries the Man Behind Canton’s with Documentary Chatting First By Matthew Bossons

ohamed Elsayed really loves MGuangzhou. An Egyptian national, Elsayed arrived in China in 2001, a few months after his 15th birthday, and has called the Pearl River Delta home ever since. Late last year, Elsayed reached out to That’s about a video series he had been

and editing over the past severalplanning, years. writing, Titled filming 020 – The Key to Guangzhou, the

love of Guangzhou, storytell- project combines Elsayed’s videography. ing, filmmaking and drone

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In January, Elsayed released his What inspired you to start captur- like Superman, and in the dream first webisode in the series. It was a ing video of Guangzhou? Guangzhou was always the location. compact and well-edited look at the In the beginning, I didn’t under- What inspired me is that I’ve wit- area surrounding the Canton Tower stand the message but the dream - Metro Station, as well as the subway kept coming back until I connected ly Guangzhou and other nearby cities, station itself, and our editorial team arenessed booming most Chineselike no other cities, city specifical ever made the undoubtedly wise deci- has. As I’ve grown up in Guangzhou, sion to publish it on our website, andthis dreamthe dream to drones. has never I had come my firstback I’ve witnessed the city grow from the thatsmags.com. The feedback from since.[drone] I guess flight it’saround not needed three years anymore, ago ground up, with all its infrastructure our readers was overwhelmingly I’ve got the message and have been developing according to the latest positive, with viewers praising the technologies. There are thousands of filmmaker's stunning shots of new accomplishments and success stories Canton and his passionate narra- Tellflying us almost a bit about every dayyour since. current pro- by my Chinese brothers and sisters tion. ject: what inspired you to profile and I think it’s time to share these sto- Guangzhou? ries with the world. webisode, our friend Mr. Elsayed has 020. I beenIn busily the months at work since on a that follow-up first When did you get into drone pho- chose these three numbers as the tography? nameMy current of the project show because is called these train station in Yuexiu District and its are the numbers you dial to call dynamicvideo profiling surroundings. Guangzhou’s historic How I got into drone photography is Guangzhou from any place in China We caught up with Elsayed last an interesting story. I had a dream and the world. Simply put, the show month to chat with him about his that started coming to me repeatedly holds the same idea, to make connec- inspirations, dreams and concept be- about four years ago. In this dream tions between my city and the whole hind the series.

I saw myself flying over buildings,

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Scan the QR code above to watch the first webisode of Elsayed’s series and scan the code below to view the second.

world by sharing important information and developing the biggest archive of Guangzhou footage available on the web in English.

You take a very positive look at the city and it is clear that you love being here. What is your favorite thing about Canton?

warm and accepting of others, I’ve never felt I’m a foreigner in China – especially in Guangzhou. My favorite thing about China and about Canton is definitely the people. They’re very open, what makes me keep up with my Cantonese lessons. I hope by the end of 2018, my [Cantonese] levelWherever is enough I go filming to have or a decentflying my conversation drone, everyone with any in the local. street is happy and helpful and that’s

Your first video profiles the Canton Tower area, what can viewers expect from your second webisode of 020?

The second episode is a little different from the first one. While the first episode was focused

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on the newest parts of the city, in episode two I explore the tra- How many metro stations do you plan to cover in your ditional downtown through one of city’s earliest metro stations webseries? – Guangzhou Railway Station on Line 2. Another difference be- Well, my plan is to keep going until I have covered all of tween the two videos is that, this time, I decided to go deeper Guangzhou’s subway stations and their surrounding areas. I around the metro station and show nearby attractions in more plan to split the episodes into seasons and each season will be detail to help viewers experience what it is like to be there. eight episodes. You've split the second webisode into three parts. Tell us a What do you hope viewers will take away from your vid- bit about why you decided to do this. eos? As I mentioned, the newest episode covers the chosen area in I hope my videos of a beautiful city in China called Guangzhou - inspire the whole world. There’s great things happening here sode. So, I decided to split it into three parts, with each portion everyday and it’s time for the world to learn from Guangzhou. I reviewingmore detail a andfamous it turned attraction out much around longer the Guangzhou than the first Railway epi - Station subway stop. resents Guangzhou to the world. hope this can be a build up to the first real talk show that rep

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JULY 2018 | SZ | 15 CITY | FEATURE T ERROR TROUT Lurking in a Chinese La Is a Man-Eating Salmon ke?

By Matthew Bossons

amed for its rich cultural heritage and cuisine, Xinjiang resides in China’s far-flung northwest. One of the Middle Kingdom’s five autonomous regions, the territory’s landscape is a scenic Fpatchwork of rivers, lakes, prairies, forests, deserts and imposing peaks. It’s also the supposed home of lake monsters. We first heard the tale of Xinjiang’s aquatic leviathans a couple years ago, while researching China’s best fishing holes online. Although we can’t recall the source, the story we accessed made a passing mention of an unknown species of monstrous – and potentially man-eating – fish lurking in the depths of Lake Kanas, located in the autonomous region’s Altay prefecture. At the time, we made a mental note of the creepy story (because we simply love weird tales) and moved on with our investigation into China’s fishing hotspots. This month, we’ve decided to try and answer the question: is a man-eating trout lurking in a Chinese lake? goes, although we can assume at least 800 Guardian, eight centu- Lake Kanas is China’s deepest alpine lake ries ago the legendary Mongol leader Genghis and is located in a valley running though the district,’ an article carried by the Guardian in years;Khan stationed according troops to the at the lake to guard the Altai Mountains, near China’s borders with June‘Myth 2017. and majesty Local lore in China’scontends Xinjiang that the lake fresh - creatures. Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Russia. The area water beasts are tasked with maintaining the In the 1980s, Yuan Guoying, from surrounding the lake is home to sizable popu- lake’s water level by plugging a hole in the lations of ethnic Tuvans and Kazakhs. lake’s bottom to prevent its liquid contents that he assessed to be 10-15 meters in length. In the Tuvan language, the mysterious from disappearing into the earth. Xinjiang University, reported seeing 50 fish lake monsters are called hobzhk, which trans- Yuan’s students estimated their weight could lates to ‘strange’ or ‘changing,’ according to back the story of the Lake Kanas cryptids exceedThe fish 4 were tons, reddish-brownaccording to Xinhua. in color and It’s difficult to ascertain exactly how far

16 | SZ | JULY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM FEATURE | CITY TE UT R O Yue's assessment of the creatures is ROR TR partially correct, by our assessment: we also believe the 'monster' is likely a taimen, sometimes more ominously referred to as the ‘Mongolian terror trout.’ Where she is wrong,

menu for the taimen – the largest member of thethough, salmon is that family. human flesh is not on the The taimen, similar to Yuan’s 1985 account, has a reddish-brown body, while its head is typically greenish-gray. It also gets big

reaching lengths of over 2 meters and weigh- ing(although up to 200 we thinkpounds. 10-15 The meters largest isone a stretch), ever caught weighed in at 231 pounds. According to Gaskin, Yue claimed that

caught on camera in Kanas,” although we fish “exceeding 12 metres in length have been online. were unable to find any video evidence of this is also in the right geographical region for taimen,Located with in the northern neighboring Xinjiang, nations Lake of Kanas Mongolia and Russia boasting the only sig-

Video of the ‘monsters’ also appears to backnificant up populationsthe taimen theory, of the fish.with much of the footage showing several creatures cruising the surface of the lake, consistent with In the mid- to late-aughts, a video sur- the way the species forms ‘packs’ to chase faced showing unknown animals cruising remains. This claim is repeated in domestic down prey – earning them the moniker ‘river along the surface of Lake Kanas. The footage newslake have reports returned on the later lake, to as find well only as on skeletal vari- wolves.’ was aired by various Chinese news programs ous online blogs and forums dedicated to There are, however, a few problems with and has been viewed over two million times cryptozoology. assuming the species is responsible for the on YouTube. On September 9, 2013, hun- The same guide, referred to as Xiao Yue, various Lake Kanas monster sightings. For dreds of tourists visiting the lake allegedly also dropped a suggestion as to what the one, taimen typically only live in rivers and, witnessed a creature surface for several animal might be, telling writer Sam Gaskin, when they do appear in lakes, it tends to be minutes before disappearing back into the “Technically, the hobzhk near a tributary. depths. The other issue is that the salmonid is ex- A 20-year-old tour guide quoted in the hucho taimen.” She addedare she huge believes fish that the - Guardian piece claims that farmers who specieslove to eat are meat. a danger Their to scientifichumans andname that is she ing, according to National Geographic. have taken their livestock to the shore of the cautions tourists not to swim in the lake. tinctIn or August near extinct 2005, ain team China of due volunteers to overfish and ecological experts, once again led by Yuan Guoying, undertook an expedition to Lake

the stories surrounding them, according to a Kanas to investigated the monstrous fish and anything, as no follow up appears to have beenXinhua published. report. We presume they didn’t find If the taimen does reside in Lake Kanas, it goes without saying that the animal is (prob-

grazing near the lake – further removing it fromably) thenot monsterresponsible of legend. for killing Still, livestock all things considered, and discounting the generic debunker explanations like unique wave

the most likely culprit for the sightings. But isformations a 12-meter-long, and floating cow-eating logs, the salmon taimen really is lurking in the depths of Lake Kanas? Perhaps not. If it ever is discovered though… *dusts off fly rod*

… we’ll be the first ones there!

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ASH DYKES The UK Adventurer Takes on the Yangtze Interview by Dominic Ngai

After being the world’s first person to trek solo through the Altai Mountain and Gobi Desert in Mongolia, as well as conquering Madagascar’s rugged terrain, Ash Dykes will embark on a yearlong journey to walk the entire length of the 6,440-kilometer Yangtze River this month. Before his departure, Dykes tells us about his preparation for the trip, and a few memorable brushes with death he has encountered on his record-setting journeys.

Why did you decide to take on the Yangtze River as your next challenge?

I knew that one day I would return to take onWhen something I first visited epic through China in the 2010 heart (aged of the 19), country. The Yangtze carves through so much would offer a unique experience. “The anticipated step count is over 8 million” of China’s beauty and diversity; I knew it Can you tell us more about your route? infested rivers, to catching the deadliest I’ll start in the southern part of Qinghai at strain of malaria and almost losing my life in gives me access to clean drinking water the over 5,100 meters above sea level, trekking the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. But what mat- entire‘Water-To-Go’ time thanks filter to bottles a high-tech with me, built-in which through the mountains for a few months ters more than challenges you face and the before entering southwest Yunnan through mistakes you make, is what you’re able to different sections of the trip to provide local learn from them. communitiesfilter. Their team with will these be meetingbottles, too. me during bend of the Yangtze, which leads me north- eastthe V-shaped through avalleys. more populated This is also section, the first but If you were stranded on an island and can How are you preparing for this trip? Any with equally tough terrain. From the halfway only bring three things with you, what adjustments to your workout routine and would they be? diet? head east until I reach Shanghai, where the Yangtzepoint near pours Yibin into (in the Sichuan), East China I’ll continue Sea. The to I have always trained hard. It’s something that I’m very passionate about. For the huntI would and bring gather, a knife, build a a fire shelter, flint cookand a and Water- to complete, with an anticipated step count of Yangtze, I have trained a lot in calisthenics, To-Go filter bottle. All of these can help me overwhole 8 journeymillion. will take me around one year - If I could add one more item, it would be my ibility and so on. It’s important that my body musicstay hydrated player. while I find a way to escape. What are you most looking forward to on isincluding durable balance, and able coordination, to withstand agility,the various flex this trip? challenges I’ll face. Do you have a go-to song for these adven- Besides the challenges, the people, the food, tures? During your previous adventures, what wildlife and culture, I also look forward was the most dangerous situation that you One song that has never left my music player encountered? since I started traveling in 2010 is Moby’s the world’s most interactive expeditions, ‘Porcelain.’ wherebyto sharing I’ll the be journey, livestreaming, as it will posting be one photos, of There have been many dangerous situations, videos and blogs. I also look forward to giving from being held up at gunpoint by the mili- Follow his journey on ashdykes.com or his various tary in Madagascar and crossing crocodile- social media accounts. back to the local communities; I’ll be carrying WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JULY 2018 | SZ | 19 STYLE RADAR TAP THAT APP OVERHEARD Playerunknown’s “Will she get her Battlegrounds deposit back?” … so comments a netizen You’ve seen it on the metro. In the break on Weibo when Karlie Kloss room at work. On the screens of young was spotted posing with an students stealing a cheeky game break at Ofo bike on the streets of lunchtime. It’s the ‘battle royale’ gaming Shanghai. The 25-year-old sensation that’s sweeping the nation and model from Chicago was in Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds it’s a digital fight to the death. last month to attend the Voguethe City Film of Devils premiere (again!) gaming giant Bluehole, pits 100 players event. Despite the Middle against(PUBG), each the brainchild other in a trigger-happyof South Korean Kingdom’s notorious Great virtual death-dance on a post-apocalyptic Firewall, Kloss kept her Instagram followers around Hunger Games. As you battle, a noxious the world updated on her blueisland gas – notprogressively unlike a live-fire encloses version players of thein brief trip, which included an ever-tightening dragnet, precipitating a obligatory visit to the Bund, and a meet-and-greet ses- Widespread critical acclaim and ad- sion with her fans outside dictivedramatic replayability final showdown. catapulted the game to global fame, with Chinese players Xi Lu. quickly coming to account for as much as a luxury mall on Nanjing

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DAYTRIPPER Baiyun Mountain Reservoir

the temptingly climbable cliffs. Let’s face it. Staying dry in looming cliff faces and fragrant sorting facility. Daredevil visitors might try their Guangzhou in midsummer is no eucalyptus groves. As potholed paving gives hand at some deep-water solo, easy task. Between the soup-like, Part of what makes a visit to way to gravel, then to mud, you’ll though we obviously encourage humid air and the ever-threaten- this luscious reservoir so appeal- come upon the Dashantang readers to test the depth them- ing typhoon rains, even leaving ing is that, despite its incred- Reservoir, a key landmark to let selves before trying anything too the apartment can seem like an ible accessibility from the city you know you’re on the right risky. invitation to get drenched. With center, it remains a little hard track. The fenced-in, dammed-up For more peaceful fun, swim wetness an all-but-guaranteed lake is pretty, but the true treas- across to the south bank, where component of daily life in July, begins near a dusty driving ures are still to come. Keeping large boulders rise high enough we at That’s contend that the schoolto find. off The the inglorious northbound trailhead lane the reservoir on your right, fol- to sit upon in silent quietude. Be best solution is to simply get it of the Guangcong Highway. As low the path as it curves south, still long enough and tiny ‘doc- the unmarked, garbage-strewn and as you come upon a crum- Just a short 20-minute saun- path works its way east into the bling farmhouse, turn sharply over with and jump in a lake. to nibble on your dead skin and ter from the semi-industrial sharply rising hills of the Baiyun left down a disused driveway. tor fish’ will soon surround you sprawl of Baiyun District’s truck- Mountain Primeval Forest Park, The body of water that the only thing better than a great choked highway-scape lies a you’ll pass such scenic natural comes into view as you crest summerany remaining swimming city filth. hole Because is a free 400-square-meter sheet of crys- splendors as a hydrocarbon gas the next sharp rise is one of spa treatment to go with it. DP tal-clear water surrounded by depot and a delivery logistics the cleanest we have ever seen on the Chinese mainland – the greens of the swaying trees and the blues of the summer sky all

A narrow line of roughhewn How to get there: stepsreflect hugs on its the pristine nearest surface. cliff, car - From Exit B2 at Metro Line rying you down to a muddy bank 3’s Yongtai Station, take with a tiny crude shack erected the 833 bus seven stops for changing. No ticket-takers. north to Dongping Lukou. No souvenir hawkers. No nosy Then walk 20 minutes east bao’an. Just pure, unharried out- into the hills. (Reservoir door bliss. coordinates: 23°14'57.7"N The lake-bottom plunges sharply to a depth of more than 3 meters, offering endless oppor- 113°20'02.3"E) tunity for extravagant dives from

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MINIMALIST TRANSITION An Artistic Extension to an Existing Hotel Property

Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Dirk Weiblen The main exhibition space features solid walls of different Project name: HOW Art shapes and sizes, which allow Museum viewers to become more en- Location: gaged with art pieces on dis- Park, Shanghai play. Area: 7,000Zhangjiang square meters Hi-Tech Design company: ARES Partners The brief: Opened in late 2017, HOW Art Museum in Pudong’s The translucent U Channel extension to the hotel building ofZhangjiang the same Hi-Techname. For Park this is three-an amount of natural light that story art space, which includes comesglass window into the panels reception filter area, the a 4,200-square-meter exhibition area, an art store, a library and brightness and warmth to the room.adding just the right amount of ARES Partners took a minimalist approacha small gallery, for both architecture the exterior firm and interior.

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In order to create a seamless link between the existing and new Emo quotes have become a structures, the architects added a 22-meter-long glass tunnel to the regular decor feature on the west side of the building to serve as the entryway to the art space, ech- walls of galleries and museums oing the original facade of the hotel. these days.

Fluorescent light from the entryway brightens up the side- walk at night.

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JULY 2018| SZ | | JULY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM They are sick of always being called riot sick of always are They the China putting me personally, For That show was organized by our friend by organized was That show Listen at: uglygirls-shanghai.bandcamp.com/releases love a good fart joke as much as the next per as much as the next joke a good fart love be a balance. has to there like son, but I feel than valuable more way are laughs Healing laughs. entertainment just pure is not a ‘gender us about the recent Tell in. participated you concert genre’ CB: Beijing be the singer for used to Anlin, who Canada. to she moved before band Xiao Wang on a small so they’re the summer, She’s back for theme. with the Gender is Not A Genre tour but as see it as a musical genre, and don’t grrrl place and cultural another from a movement understand their frustration totally We context. lazy that it’s an overused with that and agree voice. band with a female slapped on any term creating not about was together shows Grrrl the bands to space for or ‘safe’ an exclusive doing just All of those bands are perform. in un- regularly themselves fine representing the country. local scenes across marginalized with all kinds of bands, all kinds of play We versus… to think it boils down I don’t shows. opportunity the better. the more ------compared to back in our home countries” home our in back to compared female musicians playing in the scene here here scene the in playing musicians female “We were both of struck Chinese were amount “We the by Being able to take control of your nar of your control take Being able to comedy. in my I’m going for That’s what It’s not really meant to be for everyone, it’s everyone, be for meant to It’s not really else and anyone heal myself meant to more I mean, I I’m saying. what to can relate who ing for the band? for the band? ing so important to was Cho CLB: Margaret album her to I listened development. my in middle school, and I remember Revolution and not alone and it so understood feeling healing. extremely was being someone go from that - to like rative punch own writing your else’s punch line to powerful. lines - is extremely I started the China Grrrl project last sum project Grrrl the China CB: I started US magazine the idea to pitching mer after drum is all about female , which TomTom the both struck by and I were mers. Casey musicians playing female amount of Chinese back in our to compared in the scene here and origi and the diversity home countries su making was were nality of the music they bands and been interviewing per cool. We’ve them up since. I write ever shows filming live gradually being released articles that are into as an online series. how also a comedian, you’re since Casey, songwrit your affected comedy has your - - - - -

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women in music today. definition ‘riotof grrrl’ to Margaret Cho to and the two touch on everything from the fluid Ceridwen Brown to learn more about the band, with vocalist Casey Li Brander and drummer healthy dose of righteous punk. caught We up hilarious social commentary paired with a The record is brimming with razor-sharp, music. Of course we acknowledge the impor acknowledge music. Of course we We don’t mind the riot grrrl tag on our tag on our mind the riot grrrl don’t CB: We of women. inclusive is more scene though. in the fact that it was – especially project music the idea that the Chinese by spired always in flux. It’s an important conversation, in flux. It’s an important conversation, always Grrrl China ongoing us about your Tell definitions and categorizations of gender are of gender are definitions and categorizations and origi music is current but our produced, thing. nal and its own this are always up for debate, and even the even and debate, up for always this are the bands it and love tance of that movement gender fairness, but the means of achieving but the means of achieving gender fairness, what that is exactly. Of course feminism is Of course feminism that is exactly. what saying feminism; no one really agrees on agrees no one really feminism; saying constantly shifting. Saying ‘riot grrrl’ is like is like grrrl’ ‘riot shifting. Saying constantly : Labels are tricky because language is tricky CLB: Labels are you? world how cool it is to be extremely uncool. be extremely cool it is to how world to What does it mean riot grrrl? in ested to. We’re awkward art weirdos showing the showing weirdos art awkward We’re to. inter first become did you when and How punk music you can shout along and dance punk music you Ugly Girls makes funny angry honest angry funny makes Girls CLB: Ugly lar brand of punk? lar brand How would you sum up Ugly Girls’ particu Girls’ sum up Ugly you would How of their debut album, in a major way last summer with the release Shanghai band Ugly Girls burst onto the scene

Music By Erica Martin on Rioton in Grrrl Women and The Shanghai Punk Band UGLY GIRLS UGLY COLL AGE

SINO CELEB COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU Ye Si (AKA Gogoboi) Ye Si began his career as an English teacher before moving into the fashion industry, Grazia China. In 2010, he began posting his own working as a junior fashion editor at personal commentary on celebrities’ out- JULY JULY 8 15 Gogoboi. Known for his snarky and raw critiques,fits on his YeWeibo garnered account, online under attention the handle and Skyscraper Sicario: Day of the Soldado earned a steady growth of followers. His Set in the world’s tallest skyscraper, a Sicario witty commentary provides a provocative - picks up where its predecessor left off, as hard- look at the curated images of those in the sentially functions as an independent This sequel to acclaimed 2015 film society,fictional Skyscraper building in stars Hong Dwayne Kong that Johnson es as rightful spokespeople of high fashion. as a family man, former FBI hostage rescue ened assassin Alejandro Gillick (Benecio del - limelight,Though challenging some dismiss their Ye’s qualifications opinionated specialist and amputee who’s in charge of terToro) of ateams Mexican up again cartel with leader ruthless for a somewhat CIA agent critiques as a rather distasteful means to security for the building. When it inevitably shadowyMatt Graver higher (Josh purpose Brolin) concealedto kidnap bythe the daugh US seek public attention, it didn’t stop him comes under attack from a group of terror- government. When the mission goes wrong, from cultivating a cult following. With over ists, he must step up to save the day, and they are ordered to kill the young woman 75 million followers on Weibo and more nail-biting action sequences ensue. Many a - than 100,000 views per article on average es, so a manhunt for them both begins. Sicario’s - campy plot parallels action classic Die Hard, celebrated(Isabela Moner), director but Denis del Toro’s Villeneuve character did not refus ential fashion bloggers in China. butjoke dramatic has been drone made footageabout how of the closely city- this return for the sequel, but Taylor Sheridan (Hell on WeChat,In 2016, Ye Ye is set now up one his ownof the channel most influ scape, two unbelievably cute curly-haired or High Water, Wind River on Youku, China’s YouTube-like platform, kids and The Rock’s indefatigable charisma the screenplay. where he interviews international celebri- ) has again penned ties such as Karlie Kloss, Cate Blanchett and Tim Burton, alongside presenting his might just make it work anyway. own shows. HAO BU HAO In 2017, Ye launched his WeChat bou- tique, called Bu Da Jing Xuan, which sells a Hao curated selection of luxury goods. Today, Ye - has partnerships with luxury brands such ing graduation season this year when Harvard University as Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Gucci and Dior, as awardedCelebrated him filmmaker an honorary Wong degree, Kar-Wai which made he history accepted dur well as high-street brands like Uniqlo and while looking like a boss in his trademark sunglasses. H&M. Representing a new kind of player in Joining the likes of Nelson Mandela, JK Rowling, Stephen China’s luxury fashion world in the digital Hawking and Oprah Winfrey, plus fellow director Pedro age, Ye has evolved from a mere social media personality to a fashion brand with the honor. Harvard described him as a creator who commercial value. Almodóvar, Wong is the first Asian filmmaker to receive-

teurs,” citing his unmistakable visual style and worldview. Kind of like: American fashion critic “stands among modern cinema’s most influential au Cathy Horyn Famous for: snarky critiques on celebrity styles Bu Hao See him on: almost every Chinese social media platform the last week of May, when Cui Yongyuan, a garrulous andNetizens famously on Weibo outspoken just about TV presenter, lost their claimedminds during that Fan

days of work, publishing screenshots of what looked like Fan’sBingbing contract. had been A week paid later, millions he alleged of dollars that for Fan just actually four had two contracts for that and other gigs, an illegal but fairly common practice to avoid paying taxes. Fan’s studio quickly responded by threatening legal action, but the incident has sparked a debate about whether or not celebrities deserve their lavish salaries and special treatment.

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Our favorite tracks from artists playing in Guangzhou and Shenzhen this month. For fun nightlife and gig listings, visit www.thatsmags.com

‘Among the trees’ (2012) ‘Inside’ (2005) ‘WeChat’ (2017) E321 Bang Gang Higher Brothers While it may not be everyone’s jam, Despite the name, this Icelandic If you follow Chinese hip-hop at all, you this Swedish shoegaze creation pop band opts for a subdued, mel- already know of this Chengdu quartet. slowly builds into a richly textured ancholy sound paired with lyrics on If you don’t, now’s the chance to get ac- soundscape of murmured vocals lost dreams and loves. quainted through one of their viral hits. and hard-rock harmonies.

‘Conurbation’ (2017) ‘想入非非 ’(1995) ‘我的写字台’ (2016) 一三 The Face Xu Fei They just don’t make music like Ever wondered what a Chinese hair Indie artist Xu Fei delivers a straight- they used to. But this rocker duo rock band might sound like? The forward, sugary-sweet pop ballad with makes a fairly good effort, with Face comes pretty close with this imaginative lyrics and acoustic guitar folksy vocals and a good old-fash- expansive rock anthem, complete counterpoint. ioned guitar solo. with cowbell.

WHAT’S NEW

Tencent and J. J. Abrams Launch Video Game Company Bad Robot, the enormously successful production company helmed by American director J. J. Abrams and responsible for everything from Lost to Westworld to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, announced last month that they are expanding into video games. To make this happen on the widest relationship’possible scale, with Abrams megacorporation has finagled whatTencent. an Badofficial Robot statement Games hasis poised deemed to entera ‘strategic the market for mobile, PC and console games, so partnering with the company behind both WeChat and the world’s most successful games business by revenue last year is no small feat. Several Abrams creations, especially the recent HBO hit Westworld, have found a large fan base in China, so audiences may see a video game set in the show’s dystopian amusement park sometime in the not-so-distant future.

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POETRY IN POLE- DANCING A Shenzhen Burlesque Dancer’s Journey By Zhuorui Wang

Shenzhen native, burlesque Tell me about some of your formative ex- ied Fine Arts and used the opportunities the periences in Shenzhen. city offered, like [going] to events, [and] kept Besides studying in a liberal environment [at dancer Zixy pursued a degree teaching. Gradually, over four years, I accu- Shenzhen Middle School], I also started min- mulatedfine-tuning more my students, dancing moves. more [of Then a] reputa I started- gling with adults and people in the real world in Fine Arts at the Institute of tion, earned money and for sure my skills when I was in high school. I moved out with A became better as well. Chicago and there gained experience a classmate… into a studio apartment, so we had our own space and own lives outside of How did you end up in New York? as a pole dancer, a career choice school. By the time graduation loomed, I was facing rarely seen among Chinese students How did you get into the art of burlesque? mess, I do not know how I got through it. I I did Chinese traditional dance before. A lot applieda lot of pressure for a fellowship to have programa real job. in [I New was] York a overseas. Years later, she’s positioned of my inspiration and moves still come from my childhood exposure to traditional dance. herself at the center of the world Frankly, I got into pole-dancing [in high onlywith takemy current a handful dancing of people firm, globally which I and had school] out of coincidence. When I was prac- theywanted took to me. enroll I felt in itsince was mythe first right year. chance They burlesque dancing scene: New York ticing and teaching dance, I met one person to come, and I needed to change my life – I doing poles. He asked me to try. I tried. I had couldn’t stay in Chicago anymore. City. Her journey has had its ups and never expected to fall [in love with] pole- dancing so much. But as I began doing more How is New York so far? downs but in the end, she's discovered and more of burlesque, it became a part of my life. New York is amazing. Way more opportuni- poetry in her work as a pole dancer. ties and a faster-paced life... For example, this Here’s the account of her lyrical journey Have your parents ever argued against year, I choreographed a pole dance duet with your dancing? And how did your pole- an amazing dance partner and dear friend from Shenzhen to New York. dancing develop while you were in Brand On. This dance portrayed the kind of Chicago? romance that has often been called “toxic” or the “crazy kind.” No, they were supportive. I have a great fam- Each rehearsal is a deep conversation ily, and they love me. In Chicago, everything between us. We trust each other, invite each went well. I kept practicing over there, stud- other into our most vulnerable memories,

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share painful feelings and the ugly stories romance in our individual histories. We seek unity,that lie and beneath we are the curious butterflies about and the happyunknown. Together we made a team and walked on an putintrospective so much trust journey in. He together. has a lot of strength It is very rare to find a friend that you can- plements to each other while we practice. Besidesand I have crafting flexibility. our movement,Our skillsets we are spent com a lot of extra time building connections and discussing the details of our expressions. Sometimes we do not touch our apparatus for rightthe whole gaze. rehearsal,Sometimes but we just hold practice each other’s looking handsinto each to feel other’s the righteyes. touch.We want to find the On our last show, we literally started arguing right before getting on stage. We warmed up too much for our emotions and we got into our characters. The stage monitor Zhuorui Fu is a style journalist and entrepreneur had to calm us down and tell us to “save the based in NY, London and Paris. She has also founded energy for the stage.” a fashion collection (zhuoruifucollection.com).

Do you ever feel over-eroticized by others? Frankly… no matter where you are, the whole entertainment industry is very sexu- - ing it. alized. I embrace the fact instead of reject

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KINKY BOOTS A Heartwarming Story of Friendship and High Heels

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business trip, Price learns that drag queens musicals arrives in South China usually perform in women’s shoes not built One of Broadway’s most jubilant to hold their larger frames, which break of- With a book by four-time Tony Award-winnerfor the first Harvey time this Fierstein August. and Price and Lola go into business together (best known for originating the role toten create and can a new cause kind injury. of shoe Inspiration for a niche strikes, mar- of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray ket. a score by ’80s music icon Cyndi Set to an upbeat score with Lauper’s Lauper, Kinky Boots was a sensa) and- signature synth-pop sound, Kinky Boots has a tion when it opened on Broadway heartwarming message of friendship, as two in 2013. The show was nomi- very different shoe lovers come together as nated for 13 Tony Awards, and business partners and learn they have much won six, including Best Musical. more in common than either ever imagined. It’s still regularly selling out With action that spans a shoe factory in the shows on Broadway today, sleepy town of Northampton to the catwalks and debuted on the West End of Milan, Kinky Boots continues to inspire to much acclaim and three audiences all over the world. Previous pro- Olivier Awards in 2016. ductions include a past US National Tour that Adapted from a 2006 played more than 80 cities, an extended run in Toronto, two productions in Korea, and (which is in turn based a Japanese language production. Now the film of the same nameKinky show is coming to Guangzhou, starring Lance Boots tells the story Bordelon as Charlie Price, Jos N. Banks as onof a straitlaced true story), British Lola and Sydney Patrick as Price’s colleague shoemaker Charlie Lauren. Scan the QR code below to purchase Price and his attempts tickets to witness this spectacular story to salvage his strug- come alive on stage. gling family business. After a chance Thu-Sat Aug 9-19, meeting with drag 2.30pm/7.30pm; RMB180- performer Lola 1,080. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District during a London 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院

By Erica Martin

Into Sparks by Dream Can One of Shanghai’s most original new bands and a leading light of female-led acts in China, aroundDream Canwith have the massivefinally dropped eight-minute their debut opening album track, on ‘Cheap Maybe Cheap Mars, Timea finely I Live, composed Money eight- Money Savessong journey Me,’ showing drenched practiced in psychedelia. restraint withThe bandits spare reveal opening right away that builds that they until are it notsoars. messing The and poignant twangs and frenzied guitar rock recalls the Japanese psych-rock giants as well asband older cites bands Acid like Mothers Big Brother Temple and as anthe influence, Holding Company and their circarepeated 1968. veering The decidedly between trippy spare song ‘Time is Fractured’ creeps toward paranoia with a maze of twists and turns in sound that feel both manic and tightly composed. Their slower songs are lovely as well, especially the sad spaceship cruise that is ‘I am a Lonely Girl,’ which showcases A Re’s otherworldly vocals. Into Sparks sounds like music from another era, but it’s still brimming with innovation and, well, sparks.

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Monster KaR Vol. 3 by Monster KaR ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome Aboard Monster KaR Airlines’ are the opening lines of Monster KaR Vol. 3, which give a good indication of the serene weirdness of the trip ahead from this Guangzhou-based band. They’ve labeled themselves on Xiami as ‘hallucinogenic pop,’ and they do manage to convey a psychedelic and lightheaded feeling without relying on the more in-your-face noise guitar of psych rock. This is most successful on the dizzying track ‘Fight Club,’ largely thanks to the vocals, which are light, breathy and eerie. Monster KaR explore other genres on the album as well, like a sweetly retro 90s R&B on the melancholy ‘In Brown’ and ‘Don’t Leave Me When I’m Alone,’ which sports a soulful beat and some boy-girl spoken word interludes that feel especially 90s. This is music for the most gentle and peaceful of mind-altering substances, making it a less ubiquitous take on psychedelic music that feels crisp and refreshing.

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Migration by Diva Li

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37 he’s going to try and choke her!” a commenta- Meanwhile, events shown live on CCTV draw tor yells as MMA fighter Xiong Jingnan, or ‘The up to 20 to 30 million viewers, according to Panda,’ jumps onto Singaporean Tiffany Teo’s Jetli.com, a kung-fu blog run by the epony- back. mous martial arts star. It’s the first round of the inaugural ONE A combat sport that uses techniques from a Women’s Strawweight Championship. Two range of wrestling and striking disciplines, like women battle barefoot inside a round cage to boxing, Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the cheers of a rapturous crowd in Jakarta, MMA bouts typically last for three 5-minute Indonesia, and the unheard cries from stream- rounds. ers watching online. But there’s more to MMA than physical skill The Panda slips off but manages to send a – it’s also entertainment. There’s the cage that kick to her challenger’s face moments later. spectators press up against; the ring card girls, Xiong is lightning fast, and by the end of the skimpily dressed and generically attractive; the third round, her opponent looks shattered. trash-talking and bizarre crossover match-ups “Teo’sS face is a mess,” the commentator (boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs MMA fighter observes. Conor McGregor, anyone?); the over-the-top Shortly into the fourth round, Xiong’s relent- walkout music and booming voice of the less pummeling proves too much for ‘No Chill’ announcer. Teo. The judge declares Xiong the winner by Often bloody and always violent, MMA has technical knock out, and ‘The Panda’ is hailed traditionally been a male-dominated sport. the first Chinese champion in the history of However, awareness of women fighters in the ONE Championship. sport is growing, thanks to trailblazers like Xiong ties the national flag of China around Americans Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. In her neck like a superhero cape as she accepts China, fighters like Xiong Jingnan are making the title belt, while the commentator booms: their own mark on the scene. “The age of China is upon us.” Xiong’s title win has put her name firmly on MMA, or mixed martial arts, owes its roots the radar of those in the industry. I meet the to The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), champion and her manager, Libya native Ali an American MMA organization that pioneered Elezzabi, at their training center in Beijing, the sport. Beijing-based Jiu-Jiutsu coach Andy before she heads home for Chinese New Year. Wang grew up in Denver, the city that held the Xiong is nursing a broken hand, suffered in the first UFC fight in 1993. “There were no rules, second round of the title fight. It’ll take another no referee stoppages. It would just be a fight month to heal. to see what star was the best,” he tells me over “Every time I had to think twice before using lunch. “Now, the UFC is a global brand. Back my hand,” Xiong says. “I don’t think anyone then, MMA was a curiosity. Now it’s an can understand how excruciatingly painful it accepted sport.” was. But I had to keep focused during the fight. Already popular overseas, the activity has “I was really excited [leading up to the fight] “gained traction in China in the past few years, because I knew that if I won it, then I would be with the number of combat sporting clubs in China’s first female fighter to win an interna- the country having quadrupled since 2008, the tional world title.” New York Times reports. The Jakarta bout was Xiong’s second time Today, international organizations (called competing in ONE since she signed a two-year ‘promotions’), like Singapore-based ONE contract with the brand last year (she was pre- Championship, are increasingly visible. UFC viously signed to Chinese promotion Kunlun held its first mainland event in front of a Fight). Xiong’s contract means that she can sold-out crowd in Shanghai last November. fight in ONE events only. The 30-year-old’s first

38 “Apart from sleeping and showering, every-

Above: Professional MMA fighters Tian Yang (left) and Meng Bo relax in their thing is with guys. apartment Left: Tian strikes a fighter’s pose Training, eating, everything”

ONE fight was so impressive – she deliv- Wang, a former UFC fighter himself, event lineups are overwhelmingly male, ered a knockout in the first round – that has “seen it all” and doesn’t recom- Wang says. “If you go to an event, out the outfit promptly offered her a shot at mend going pro. “It’s a blood business. of 10 fights, only two of them will be the title. You will bleed mentally, emotionally, women and the rest men.”According to “She’s like a sponge,” Elezzabi says. physically and, for a lot of people, finan- Wang, the number of professional “I’ll show her a technique and it’ll take cially.” female fighters in China is still relatively her two or three times to do it. Most But for Xiong, the sacrifice is worth it. small. people go back to their comfort zone. “Before the fight, I was training so hard, “People want to see men because, in She’s not afraid to lose, and that’s what I could hardly bear it, in my heart and the end, what gets people excited [in makes her evolve.” in my mind. [But] the only thing I could sports] is violence. And men can pro- Xiong’s success has opened the door see was the belt,” she says. “The belt is duce more violence,” he says matter-of- to lucrative sponsorships, namely every fighter’s dream.” factly. with Gre3n coconut water and AWBR The Panda may be a warrior in the Between MMA and kickboxing, Nutritions Alliance Jiu Jitsu China, cage, but, free from training, she lets her Elezzabi estimates about “six or so” pro- both of whom she name drops. The im- guard down. When told to ‘be herself’ fessional female fighters in China. (The portance of these can’t be overstated, during our photoshoot, Xiong bear hugs US, in comparison, has over 100 notable Elezzabi says: “On a monthly basis, a punching bag with a huge grin across female MMA artists.) her bill can reach RMB10,000 on diet her face. Professional MMA fighters Tian Yang alone.” Although Xiong is from a work- Xiong credits her father as the person and Meng Bo offer a more generous ing-class family in Shandong province, who’s influenced her the most. “My dad number. “There’s about 100 professional Elezzabi tells me that her family “doesn’t has seen all my fights. He watches them and amateur women [MMA fighters] in rely on her for support.” all the time. Sometimes I’ll get a call China altogether,” Meng says during my Yet financial reward is a major incen- from him, saying, ‘I watched your fight, visit to the Beijing apartment she and tive for many in the sport, Wang says. “A and you had a mistake here and here.’ Tian reside in. “But, really famous ones lot of fighters, especially in China, come “He always told me to be kind to – around 20.” from bad backgrounds. It’s a way out. everyone. I hope [I’ll also] influence And men? “A lot more, about 500, You don’t see a lot of rich white dudes, others,” Xiong adds. “Especially Asian probably,” Tian says. “But not many fa- or any [rich] dudes, boxing in America. women.” mous ones. It’s harder for guys because Here, it’s the same.” Although MMA is growing in China, the competition is so good.”

39 RIght: Pro MMA fighter Gita Suharsono prepares for a fight at the ONE Warrior Series tryout Below: Surharsono spars with her coach before the fight

“The real prize is victory. It tastes so sweet, it’s addictive”

40 Tian and Meng, both 23, fight together and room together. Xiong regularly encounters stereotypes. “My family and While neither lay claim to an international title, Meng’s fight close friends accept me, but other people don’t see me as record has her ranked No. 5 out of female fighters in China, feminine,” she says. “They won’t directly tell me, but will ask, according to MMA database Tapology (Xiong sits at No. 3). ‘When are you going to get married? When are you going to Unlike Xiong, the two are free agents, meaning they aren’t grow your hair? How long are you expecting to do this for?’” tied to one promotion. Tian has fought for Chinese Kungfu Even commenters on social media platforms will say she (CKF) while Meng’s most recent fight was for Fight Nights looks like a boy, or a “lady boy,” manager Elezzabi says. Russia (FNR). It’s hard to imagine male Chinese fighters receiving the Hailing from Liaoning province in Northeast China, Meng same kind of comments about their looks. For her part, Xiong has 10 years of combat sport experience. “When I started is nonplussed. “I cut my hair because it got pulled out while practicing sanda [Chinese kickboxing], there were only two practicing Jiu-Jitsu. People can say what they want – I don’t of us [female fighters]. The other, Wu Yanan, is a UFC fighter care. I know what I need to do.” now. Although Meng prefers to keep a natural look when fight- “I started practicing MMA in 2012 because I wanted to ing, she doesn’t like women MMA fighters being put into a reach the highest stage in the arena,” Meng continues. “At box. “Other people don’t have to say anything. At the end of first, my family was worried. They’d ask me if I got injured the day, we’re women and we ourselves can keep up our own or not, but when I continued to persevere, my family grew to appearances.” support me.” Yang agrees, saying: “Even though we’re usually busy Sporting glasses and layered up in winter clothes, Tian is training, when we have time off, we like to do our hair and relaxed and welcoming – a far sight different to her WeChat that kind of thing.” profile picture, a commanding shot of her silhouette against Because of numbers – and the added entertainment-value a sunset, one leg kicked high in the air, ready to strike. – Tian’s and Yang’s fights are always against foreigners. Yang Originally from Enshi, a prefecture-level city in southwest doesn’t mind – in fact, she hopes that more women fighters Hubei province, Tian has practiced combat sports for four from other countries will train in China in the years. The Wuhan Sports Institute graduate comes from a future, because “if they come here, we can learn from each fighting background. “My dad used to be a police officer and other.” my uncle a judo fighter.” One such fighter is Yang’s friend, Gita Suharsono, who is Like Meng, Tian says her family was hesitant about their also based in Beijing. Over coffee, the Indonesian native tells daughter taking up MMA at first, but: “I was very persistent me she recently transitioned from kickboxing to MMA. and dedicated, so they eventually had my back. They’re Tall and lean, Suharsono is a former journalist who, un- pretty open-minded.” satisfied with her lifestyle, quit her job and took up combat The fighters train every day with different coaches, sports to get back into shape two-and-a-half years ago. After depending on their practice, but if they have a fight coming one fight, she was hooked. “I felt so alive,” she says. up, it takes them two months to prepare, Meng tells me. Suharsono trained and has previously fought in Thailand. In addition to physical training, fighters also have to ‘cut Although she has won every fight of her career so far, she is weight,’ to ensure they stay within their designated weight especially effusive about her competition in China. “Chinese grade. female fighters are not joking. They are the toughest fights Tian explains: “A lot of Chinese women are uninformed I’ve ever had, because in China, if you want to be a fighter, about [combat sports]. They think their body will get you really [have to] want to.” bigger and they’ll hurt themselves. To them, MMA is really As a foreign female fighter in China, Suharsono is differ- strenuous. They couldn’t accept this kind of toil, and they ent. “A lot of Chinese women fighters are stockier. They train wouldn’t be able to bear it, either.” like that to survive in a male-dominated sport,” she explains. Due to the limited pool of fighters, women have no choice “But you don’t need to be like that – women can be anything. but to train with men, explains Meng. “Every day you need That’s the type of message I want to give. to practice with guys. Apart from sleeping and showering, “I’ve seen a lot of [foreign] fighters just do it for the money everything is with guys. Training, eating, [...] but for me the real prize is victory. It tastes so sweet, it’s everything.” addictive.” The upside of this, according to Tian, is that they “can A few weeks after we meet, Suharsono is accepted to try train with guys that are better [than us] and this will help us out for a spot in Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series. A former improve faster.” UFC middleweight champion and now vice-president of ONE When I ask about whether the industry is sexist, Tian and Championship, Franklin travels around Asia, from Manila Yang say no. According to Xiong Jingnan, though, women in and Seoul to Beijing, to find the next undiscovered superstar the industry are not equal with men. fighter from the continent. The ONE Warrior Series is part “Other people’s manner towards female players is differ- reality show – in one YouTube episode Franklin’s colleague ent, whether its fans or bosses,” she says. “They even pay gets a tattoo in Bangkok – and part “minors to a professional women less. It’s the culture [of MMA]. I just train,” she league,” as Franklin describes it. Show participants who are shrugs. offered contracts are guaranteed four ONE fights.

41 Pro MMA fighter Xiong 'The Panda' Jingnan puts her opponent in a chokehold at the ONE Women’s Strawweight 42 Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia (photo by Dux) “Chinese female fighters are the toughest, because if you want to be a fighter in China, you really have to want to”

43 “A lot of fighters in China

The Beijing audition takes place in a combat studio in Haidian District on come from bad back- a blustery Sunday. Dozens of wannabe professional fighters wait nervously for grounds. It’s a way out” Franklin and his team to arrive, while Chinese kids practice sports on the other side of the room. In addition to Suharsono, there is one other woman trying out – Shanghai karate teacher Wang look for male talent,” Franklin admits. finding good quality female talent, than Xue, who has traveled up for the weekend. The former champion puts the rise in male talent. Suharsono has a cold. She’s just come female participants in Asia down to natu- “I’ve had a couple [of women] where I’m back from a training trip in Thailand, she ral progression as the sport grows. Plus: like, ‘Look, your time in the league is going tells me croakily. But, as soon as Franklin “Martial arts are marketed differently to be short [at four fights]. So, I want you arrives, she rushes up to introduce herself here. [MMA] is marketed for things like to work on X, Y and Z, and let’s see you try and Franklin compliments her top – a self-defense, [but] that’s not how is it in out again in six months.’” Captain America muscle T-shirt. the States.” At the end of the event, both Suharsono The two women, the second pair of the When it comes down to actual signings and Wang are offered contracts for the day, compete against each other in a se- for the series, Franklin says he doesn’t ONE Warrior Series. Suharsono accepts. ries of grappling and striking challenges. follow a quota. After some consideration, Wang ultimately Both are impressive. Suharsono, a head “Hey, Jonathan,” he yells to Jonathan declines. taller, is tenacious, all long limbs and fury. Fong, director of ONE Warrior Series, The contract offers are a good sign for Wang is quieter, but grapples well. sitting at the judges’ table a few meters other China-based female fighters hoping During the event’s lunch break, away. “How many females did we sign? to have a crack at the international profes- Franklin tells me he’s noticed an increase Two or three?“ sional league. in female fighting talent while scouting in “One,” Fong replies. Meanwhile, back at Tian and Meng’s Asia. “It’s not just China,” he says, before “Only one?” Franklin asks, surprised. apartment, the two are adamant that more explaining his surprise at turning up to “There was one in Manila we were on Chinese women will take up the sport and auditions in Bangkok and Manila to find the fence [about] and we decided to go that the level of Chinese female fighters over half a dozen women trying out. with her brother instead,” Fong says. will improve. “I don’t mean it to sound the wrong “Oh, that’s right,” Franklin recalls. “OK, When I comment tentatively that, in the way, but when we thought about scout- so we’ve had one solidly signed female at future, perhaps they will have the opportu- ing, we kind of automatically thought, this point in time. Realistically, to build nity to fight against more Chinese women, subconsciously, that we were going to the sport, I’m probably more interested in Meng laughs: “No, a Chinese guy!”

44 Left: 'The Panda' relaxes in her Jiu-jitsu training studio in Beijing This page: Xiong savors her title win (photo by Dux)

45 CITY SCENES AmCham Spring Ball 2018 (Supported by ) On May 26, the American Chamber of Commerce in South China hosted its annual Spring Ball, titled ‘Studio 54 East,’ at the LN Garden Hotel. With a theme of vintage American ‘70s pop culture, the event opened with a cocktail reception dedicated to departing US Consul General in Guangzhou

Italian dishes served with a contemporary twist. Amid the spectacular dining options, singing and dancing kicked off in grand fashion before a lucky drawCharles capped Bennett. off theAfter evening. the cocktails were all served, the party moved into the hotel’s Grand Ballroom where guests enjoyed a selection of delicious

Stone Eden Hosts Peter Rabbit-theme Family Events Exquisite Ecuador Food Festival Held in South China (Supported by and ) (Supported by ) That’s PRD and In cooperation with Longyatt Hotel in Foshan, Pro Ecuador launched Urban Family to hold an event titled ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit.’ More than a gastronomic festival – Exquisite Ecuador – on May 28. Presented to On June 16, Stone Eden British Nursery joined hands with PRD-based diners for a period of three months, the Ecuadorian dishes on offer are created by the hands of seasoned Ecuadorian chef José Luis Stone20 families Eden enjoyedand Urban the Family nursery,. During fun art the classes event, and participating had the chance children to Molestina. The opening celebration was attended by local businessmen, wereplay with given two the real opportunity rabbits! Additionally, to experience all loving families childcare received and prizes participate from chefs, chambers of commerce and catering service professionals from in educational activities, such as ‘vegetable painting,’ a scavenger hunt, Guangdong province. Guests not only tasted Ecuadorian dishes, but storytelling and other rabbit-themed fun. The activities were designed to were also shown live cooking demonstrations, where Chef Molestina presented different preparation techniques native to the nation of Ecuador. help boost the children’s confidence, independence and creativity.

46 | SZ | JULY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Marché Mövenpick Opens Shenzhen Marketplace Dongfeng Nissan and NBA China Announce Extended (Supported by ) Partnership (Supported by ) On June 14, popular Swiss foodservice concept Marché Mövenpick - Last month, on June 2, NBA China and Dongfeng Nissan announced a ing business district near UpperHills. The new establishment combines multi-year extension of their marketing partnership. Senior members of opened its first China marketplace restaurant in Shenzhen’s fast-grow both organizations told Shenzhen press that the renewal would involve features to create a uniquely cozy Swiss atmosphere. Guests can stroll continued promotion of basketball in China through events like NBA Fan throughthe modern the flair800-square-meter of a European-style space marketplaceand choose from with adistinctly wide selec alpine- Day, NBA Cares, interactive visits from current and former NBA players tion of fresh, quality products to customize the perfect meal. Watch the chefs prepare home-cooked dishes at Marché’s open show kitchens, and Nissan will play a leading role in these programs, and work to engage choose from a plethora of house specialties, European delicacies and and official NBA China games. As NBA China’s key partner, Dongfeng inception in 2015, Dongfeng Nissan and NBA China have hosted a number offans notable year-round, events specifically throughout during the country, the NBA including Playoffs NBA and 5v5,Finals. several Since NBA its mouth-watering desserts, as well as coffee, tea, juice, wine and beer. China games and an NBA Chinese New Year celebration.

Annual French Guinguette Party (Supported by ) The French Guinguette party, held in Shenzhen on Saturday, June 9, by catering company French Touch Kitchen, once again gathered an impressive crowd this year. Around 350 enthusiastic guests enjoyed fine dining from France and beyond. Cheese, French wines and international cocktails were in abundance. An accordion show and live bands entertained partygoers, contributing to a festive and relaxed atmosphere that was enjoyed by all. PRD FOCUS

o celebrate the 2018 Turkey Tourism Year in China, the Consulate General of TTurkey in Guangzhou held the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition, Reunion of Turkey and China Silk Road Exhibition – the he Italian Consulate in Guangzhou held a reception on June 1 at the Four Seasons Hotel Last Caravan, on June 19 at the Guangzhou Guangzhou to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic. T Library.

tudents from the British School of Guangzhou visited the Guangdong SProvincial Maternity Center on Children’s Day to perform and hand out gifts. Along with charity organization Hopeful Hearts, the school continues to raise money to help fund life-saving operations for young children.

n June 8, Vietnamese restaurant Muine held a ceremony and brand conference at OCT Harbour O'Plaza in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. Numerous media organizations were in- Ovited to the event to witness a presentation on Muine’s interior design. Attendees were also able to sample a selection of new dishes.

n May 29, Guangzhou United Family KS Group International Limited an- Oceremony. The latest and largest addi- usic Day, a yearly music festival tion to theHospital network held of its United official Family dedication Hospitals organized by the French Consulate Hthe Centre d’Art Contemporain Sino- across China is located in Guangzhou’s Pazhou Min Guangzhou, enlivened Foshan’s nounced that it will join hands with area. The hospital will deliver comprehensive, Shunde District from June 16 to 17. A lineup establish a platform for international art and world-class healthcare services including la- of both French and Chinese bands and musi- fashionFrançais design (Sino-French – Avant ModernFashion, Art which Center) will to bor and delivery, post-partum rehabilitation, cians entertained a diverse mix of both local focus on creating a program called ‘The Road surgery, inpatient hospitalization and 24-hour Foshanren and foreigners. of Talents.’ emergency care.

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FOOD, DRINK & EVENTS IN SHENZHEN

5 Street Food Spots Hitting the street for cheap eats, p54

Coffee Old Fashioned 23 Burger Store P53 P58

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SUNTORY CLEAR MILK TEA By Paul Finkbeiner

That’s right – it's clear, just like good ol’ fashioned H2O. You’d think it would be impossible to Aside from the bottle’s label, which features pictures of cream and a glass of milk tea, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the bev- confuse milk tea with flavored water vie for water or oddly-packaged baijiu. Any misconception about what the liquid might be, though, is quickly dispelled when you open the bottle: Suntory’s milk at a convenience store. But Japanese tea unleashes a surprisingly aromatic tea leaf scent. Compared to a cup of Coco-brand milk tea, in fact, we found the Suntory beverage company Suntory has fooled variety had a stronger, more fragrant odor. Unfortunately, smell doesn’t translate to taste in this case, and we found the clear milk tea to be a watered-down ver- us all by producing a variation of sion of the real deal. With an off-putting sugary aftertaste, the Suntory beverage reminded us of one of those clear, fla- milk tea that looks and tastes pretty vored drinks that try to pass themselves off as substitutes for Gatorade or Powerade. While the clear milk tea does list a dairy sweetener in the watery. ingredients, the creamy smoothness of milk is nonexistent and the taste, overall, screams artificial. Suntory’s milk tea certainly gets points for innovation and creativity, but it just can’t compare to standard milk tea. If you’re feeling adventurous, give it a try. Otherwise, stick to milk tea's classic variety.

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New bars, restaurants, cafes and more in Futian with the opening up of a Shuiwei ‘talent’ housing project (see page 60); Volfoni’s imminent return to Shekou with a brand-new location; and talk of Michelin stars and guest chefs at a food fest hitting OCT Harbour through

the first half of July. We’re Done with:

WHAT'S ON WAIMAI Miandianwang

With its uninspiring corporate appearance lored to taste, although we recommend you and perfunctory service, Miandianwang steer clear of those featuring questionable isn’t exactly date night material. That’s why chunks of meat. Instead, opt for the braised you should opt for delivery instead when spare ribs (RMB35), which yield a satisfy- craving a taste of this massive South China ing if messy carnivorous experience. chain, which boasts well over 100 shops in The same goes for the sweet-smelling, Shenzhen alone. slightly crispy sesame buns stuffed with The deportation of 15 foreigners to braised pork, which sell for RMB8 a pop. In Hong Kong following a drug raid at a but other offerings can satisfy even the fact, steer clear of overly processed meats certain Nanshan bar; bidding a fond mostThe jaded flaccid fast-food dumplings diner: may a generous be subpar, on the menu and you can almost imagine farewell to Shekou standbys Brew - you’re ordering from a nice little mom-and- Magic Pub and Cheeky Monkey; street vorful with salt and sesame oil. pop store instead of a soulless corporate food’s disappearing act in Shenzhen RMB12Zhajiangmian plate of broccoli, (RMB18) for is instance, served with is fla chain. (see page 54) over the last few years – a decent amount of vegetables and can but at least we’ll always have squid on a Price: RMB18-25 be customized with regular, thick-cut or stick at Dongmen. Good for: cheap noodles, stir-fried veggies pricier whole-wheat noodles (RMB25). You Search for: miandianwang 面点王 can even add broth to your bowl, if you’re Available on: Baidu Waimai, Dianping, into that. Eleme, Koubei, Meituan Other types of noodles can also be tai-

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COCKTAIL

This month’s cocktail comes to us from Rob Turnbull and Zach Timmies’ Coffee Old Fashioned Friedenberg, whiskey connoisseurs from Whispers in Guangzhou.

The Old Fashioned was origi- Ingredients (two servings) nally called a ‘whisky cocktail,’ - 60ml Bulleit Bourbon way back in the early 1800s. - 20ml Tim Horton’s coffee There were also variations of - 15ml homemade simple the drink that utilized rum and syrup gin instead of whisky. - 2 dashes Angostura bitters As time passed, cocktails Directions began experimenting with new ingredients,became flashier: blending mixologists liqueurs In a mixing glass, combine and fruit juices into cocktails. the bourbon, coffee, simple Some bar goers, though, han- syrup and bitters with a kered for a drink made ‘the old handful of ice. Stir until the fashioned’ way. outside of the glass builds This month, learn how to up some condensation (ap- make an Old Fashioned with proximately 30 stirs) and a caffeine kick: the Coffee Old then strain over a perfectly clear ice ball in a short glass. Fashioned. This recipe calls for Garnish with orange zest, ex- Canada’s favorite coffee, but pressing the oils around the feel free to experiment with rim of the glass. your preferred coffee blend.

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5 GREAT HITTING THE STREET STREET FOR CHEAP EATS BY BAILEY HU AND FOOD SPOTS EVELYN WANG

ike it or not, street food is being slowly phased out of China’s largest cities, giving way to slightly more upscale holes-in- the-wall and shops with hipster pretensions. But in Shenzhen, dirt-cheap changfen and street-side skewers can still be Ltracked down – if you know where to look.

Baishizhou The urban village may be gearing up for rede- velopment, but its street food scene is still alive – just slightly rearranged. A narrow lane some

- 50 meters north of Jiangnan Supermarket, along friedShahe rice Jie, imaginable,is now jam-packed while more with stalls vendors are sellscat- tereding perfectly around spiced nearby flatbread alleys. and every kind of

Jiangnan Supermarket, 92 Shahe Jie, Nanshan District 南山区沙河街92号江南百货 (2691 7304)

Dongmen

is still a prime destination for all the strange snacks on a stick, We’re stretching the definition of street food here, but Dongmen- low your nose – and the crowds – for fried chicken, stinky tofu, grilledplus random squid, wholesaletakoyaki goods, your heart could desire. Just fol

Yongxin Lu, Luohu District, 罗湖区永新路and, for the adventurous, shellfish.

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Haichang Jie Shekou’s gone respectable, but there are still some al fresco spots that don’t require a hefty price tag. A few outdoor barbeque spots bookend side alleys hold more tiny shops selling noodles, doughyblocks along pancakes, Haichang cured Jie, pig while parts the and street’s more. seedy

Haichang Jie, Nanshan District 南山区海昌街

Huaqiangbei Shuiwei Alas, the old ‘food street’ has been cleared In between malls, elec- out, but some of the vendors are still set tronics wholesalers and a up a few blocks away. Not only is the city’s plethora of sit-down res- (arguably) best roujiamo stand here, but if taurants, Huaqiangbei’s street food scene is still going strong, if smaller- hawkersyou turn andright more. down Shuiwei Wu Jie, you’ll scale than before. Sample also find street-side manicures, clothing freshly made wontons or Shuiwei Liu Jie, Futian District 福田区水围六街 changfen, Guangdong’s trademark breakfast food, at a range of street- side stalls.

Zhonghang Lu, Futian District 福田区中航路

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ART+ CANTEEN Palette Pleasing By Adam Robbins

soaked baby lotus root. It’s Drinks favor tea, but also elegance in their decorations, The Place feature Baodenburg beer creating a very new urban vil- Long before the steel-framed and a refreshing lemon infusion (RMB45/500 milliliters) lage feel, inviting the rest of heart of Shenzhen arose, food togood balance clean thatfish broth.with few bones and decent wine by the bot- Shenzhen to come up and see and family thrived in villages Fried rice (RMB46) fea- tle (RMB198). Desserts are a what else is possible. that trace the river to the sea. tures crisp kernels of corn, caramel-stewed egg (RMB25, Many are now mere memory, cubes of carrot with just out of stock when we visited) Price: RMB200-400 but Niu Hu village has emerged enough bite, chives sliced or charming glutinous rice balls Who’s going: art village day- as an art-infused gem for fine, clean plump shrimp and (RMB18). trippers, locals in the know Shenzheners seeking a differ- tender earthy chestnuts. Salad Good for: elegant entrees, crea- ent side of the city. (RMB45) is modern, with qui- tive dates over wine The Vibe Near Aohu Gallery and a noa, thin slices of red cabbage Nearest metro: Qinghu (Exit D) new sculpture-adorned river- and a fat-rich dressing that The feel is art gallery adjacent: 29 minute drive walk, Art+Canteen is one of the slides between the dew drops there’s striking art in each room of crisp greens. of the refurbished Hakka-style Open daily, 11.30am-2pm, 5-9.30pm; 90 Qiming Street, Guanlan, New Who Art District that earns four stars New Zealand lamb chops family compound. The owners Village, Longhua New District 龙华新区牛 fromrare finds diners. within You’re Longhua unlikely New to (RMB98) arrive in three attrac- display creative whimsy and 湖村观澜观澜街道启明街90号 (2816 2436) stumble upon it, so aim for the tive cuts, seared and coated in gallery and a short walk north. spices familiar to any chuan’r shop. They’re only marred a bit by the abundance of cumin The Food – better reserved for hiding inferior meats – and the habit a best seller, with a Sichuan of cooking meats longer than pepperThe white coating fish (RMB108) and a heat is that necessary. Ask for medium rare. builds as you crunch into broth- Insist, if you must.

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FELIZ Not-So Mexican Eats By Winnie Jin

The Place Hidden between unassuming shops and local food joints on a quiet street north of Huaqiangbei electronics market, cafe and The Food restaurant Feliz adds an unmistakable pop We start off ambitiously with Feliz’s of color to the neighborhood. nachos (RMB88), which are among Every inch of Feliz’s walls is painted with the priciest and most Mexican- vibrant hues and a giant mural with the inspired dishes on the menu. While words “ESTA FELIZ?” not entirely authentic (the tortilla Seeing the eye-catching decor and, of chips are smothered not only in course, the name of the restaurant, we’re salsa but also mayonnaise), they’re inclined to believe that Feliz is a Mexican quite tasty and satisfying. The same eatery. But while there are a few Mexican is true for the quesadilla (RMB48), dishes on offer, the rest of the menu runs which subs a puff-pastry type bread The Vibe the gamut of burgers, pasta and even an for the flour tortillas but contains a - American-style brunch platter. pleasant ground beef filling. cal hangout with a laid-back vibe and In the end, Feliz’s tiny shredded tastyIt’s always drinks, satisfying which is to exactly find a what quiet Feliz lo chicken burger (RMB48) proves the offers for Futian dwellers. Pop over surprise favorite, with impressively when you’re in the area to enjoy the bright ambiance with some good com- punch. tender meat and flavor that packs a pany. Esta Feliz? Si!

Price: RMB50-100 Who’s going: Huaqiangbei workers, couples and local business associates Good for: colorful vibes, eclectic eats Nearest metro: Huaxin (Exit A1), 4 minutes

Open daily, 10am-12am; Shop 106, Building 201, Hongli Road, Huaqiangbei, Futian District 福田区华强北红荔路上步工业区201栋106铺 (8278 5752)

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23 BURGER STORE ‘Count it!’ By Winnie Jin

The Place While there is obviously no shortage of shopping malls in Shenzhen, the new MixC near High Tech Park is a welcome addition, featuring a variety of Chinese and international eateries. There is much to explore on the strip of When our food shows up, we’re impressed by the restaurants and bars outside the mall, but we come with presentation. The burgers arrive with the top buns askew our eye on the prize – a nice, juicy burger. Luckily, 23 to show off the towering meats and veggies within. In the ‘Michelin’ burger, the beef patties stuffed with foie gras are rich, creamy and well-balanced by the caramelized Burger Store looks like just the place to find one. similarly satisfying, with pickled coleslaw and white sauce onions and crispy potato flakes. The mushroom burger is are covered in a mild Cajun-inspired seasoning. addingOf course, flavorful no dimensions. meal is complete As a bonus, without the dessert, hearty sofries we grab a swirly soft serve cone (RMB8) on the way out to top things off.

The Vibe Striking a balance between the swanky high-end burger eateries and the fast food joints of Shenzhen, 23 Burger Store is polished but accessible. We leave feeling full and very much at home. And, honestly, what more can you ask for from the new neighborhood burger joint?

Price: RMB50-100 Who’s going: families, High Tech Park yuppies Good for: mid-range burgers, homey diner vibes Nearest metro: High Tech Park (Exit A), 2 min

Open daily 11am-11pm; NL117, MixC, 9668 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道9668号万象天地NL117 (157 1212 9835)

setup. There’s an open kitchen with bar seating, warm overhead lamps and Wea clean, walk industrial in past the look outdoor that seemstables to befind trending a modern, on thecasual F&B diner scene. Immediately, the smell of grilling burger patties hits us in the face, and we eagerly scan the QR code on our table to access 23 Burger Store’s online- only (and Chinese-only) menu.

The Food The offerings range from the ordinary to what millennials would call ‘extra’ – there’s a classic cheeseburger (RMB48) next to not one, but two different foie gras burgers. We choose the ‘Michelin’ foie gras burger (RMB78) – unfortunately, we found no actual relation to the Michelin restaurant guide – and the mushroom burger (RMB48). Although we decide not to drink on this particular evening, there is a notable selection of bottled beers on display.

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V BAR Chill-out Central By Bailey Hu

new, densely-clustered housing project for ‘young talent’ has opened in Futian A District’s ever-lively Shuiwei Village, and with it has arrived a slew of tiny cafes, shops, restaurants and bars. V Bar may be one of the most prominent, if only because its white neon sign is visible from the street. Like the other new attractions, it’s small – very small – although an outdoor patio

According to the head bartender, what sets V apartand second is its reasonable floor help makepricing. up Andfor it. with imported beers priced at RMB25-50 a bottle, basic cocktails going for RMB45, and snacks under RMB30, the bar does outperform its Coco Park peers.

have a bouncy EDM-pop soundtrack and dice games.Just don’t expect a dance floor, though V does Most customers opt to hang out on the comfy bar seats, however, or smoke and talk outside. Special drinks on offer are similarly chill, from a

the mild, toffee-tasting ‘prince on a white horse,’ alsoCorona-tequila made with mixbeer flavored – both RMB68. with lime and salt to Having only been open for over a month, V Bar’s wine menu is still under development during our visit, although we do sample a sweet Italian red that’s very sippable. As we make our way through the menu, well-

20 or so customers, many of whom live nearby. It’sgroomed a fairly bartenders slow weekday flit back night, and but forth then among again the area is brand-new. There’s plenty of potential for growth, both for the ‘talent’ living in brightly-colored apartments above and the promising food, drink and other small businesses below.

Price: RMB25-68 a drink Who’s going: Shuiwei locals, young talent Good for: chilling out cheaply, people-watching Nearest metro: Fumin (Exit D), 10 minutes

Open daily, 6pm-3am; #101, Bldg 173, Area 1368, Shuiwei Xin Cun, Futian District福田区水围新村1368街区 173栋101号 (0755-8278 9062)

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DJ R-Wan EDM What So Not Trap/Bass/House

With a sound that ranges from heavy-hitting club bangers to soft and melodic soundscapes and everything in between, French DJ R-Wan has secured a variety of accolades for his work, including several top 10 positions on Beatport, a spot on the DJ Mag 2016 list and a Best Open Format DJ Award in 2013. And What So Not began in 2010 as an experimental collaboration between Australian for all the hip hop heads out there: among R-Wan’s featured artists are big record producers Emoh Instead and Harley Edward Streten (aka DJ Flume). The names like Lil Jon (yeahhhh!) and the legendary Snoop Doggy Dogg. two have since parted ways, with each earning an international reputation for Sat Jul 7, 7pm; Price TBD. Boa, 3/F, West side of International Bar Street, Sea World, Shekou, their musical versatility and out-of-this-world sound. If you’re a lover of the Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界国际酒吧街西侧三楼 (130 4894 9034) smooth and consistent groove of techno or deep house, this is not the show for you. What So Not will draw you in with an enchanting melody and soft vocals, only to make your body tremble from the inside out when a blast of glitchy bass E321 Post-rock envelops you with the next track. Sat Jul 14, 7pm; Price TBD. Club bbR, 3/F, Bldg A, Poly Culture Square, Haide Er Dao, Coastal City, Nanshan District 南山区海岸城海德二道保利文化广场A栋3楼 (0755-8631 1999)

Bang Gang China Tour 2018 Electronic/Pop

win! With influence from both post-rock and shoegaze, E321 was born in the Swedish industrial city of Vasteras in 2011 and went on to release their first, homemade EP – Among the Trees – the next year. It wasn’t until the end of 2014 that the band released their debut album – Id, a portrayal of humankind’s most primitive thoughts and feelings. Head down to B10 Live as E321 embarks on their very first visit to Shenzhen. Sat Jul 7, 8.30pm-10pm; RMB90 presale, RMB120 door. B10 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋 Icelandic pop band Bang Gang, founded in 1996 by Renaissance man and 北侧 (b10live.cn) multi-instrumentalist Bardi Johannsson, are recognized for their blend of songwriting, electronica and glacial atmosphere. Johannsson, described as “an island within the music industry in Iceland” by a local magazine, left the band win! in 2008 but returned in 2014 with the album The Wolves Are Whispering, in We’re giving away tickets for this featured B10 Live concert! Message our which he reflects on both his technical and personal growth. official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show and Sat Jul 14, 8pm; RMB380 presale, RMB480 door, RMB680 VIP. A8 Live, 2F, 1002 Ke Yuan Lu, tell us why you should win! Nanshan District 南山区科园路1002号A8音乐大厦2层 (247tickets.com)

62 | SZ | JULY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM All-American Boys Chorus Youth Ensemble Carl Barât Indie/Garage Rock

Carl Ashley Raphael Barât is a British musician hailing from Hampshire. With a presence in the industry of over 20 years, Barât has been frontman for sev- Consisting of over 100 boys between 8 and 15 years old, All-American Boys eral different acts, most notably The Libertines, which he formed with Peter Chorus is a California-based group that has been touring the world for over Doherty in 1997. He has since incorporated his indie rock sound in a number 40 years. With an unparalleled passion for their craft and extensive vocal of other projects including Dirty Pretty Things, The Chavs and, most recently, training by expert leadership, the AABC performance is sure to be a unique The Jackals – a group that Barât handpicked through a series of interviews and memorable evening. and auditions done via Facebook. Sat Jul 21, 8pm; RMB180-580. Shenzhen Children’s Palace, 2002 Fu Zhong Yi Lu Futian 福田 Sun Jul 22, 8.30pm-10pm; RMB330 presale, RMB400 onsite. B10 Live, Building C2, North 区福中一路2002号 (247tickets.com) Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (showstart.com)

Brain Failure Punk/Rock Rythmo! by Samajam Kids Show Black Coffee x Nouvelle Tour Alternative Rock

Brain Failure (Nao Zhuo) or, if you Created with the little ones in mind, use a translator, Brain Turbidity Rythmo! is an interactive musical Band, is a punk rock group from performance. Each child and parent Beijing famed for their groovy gui- will receive drumsticks, whirly tubes tar riffs and raspy vocals. The band or an African djembe drum and will has toured extensively throughout be led by talented musicians to create China, as well as elsewhere in Asia, something extraordinary. Enjoy this Europe and even North America. To collaborative and creative afternoon of win! get a feel for what these guys are family-friendly percussive play. all about, look no further than the Thu Aug 2, 2pm, 4.30pm; RMB180-380. Hong Kong natives from Sha Tin, Black Coffee’s style draws influence from a myr- lead singer’s leopard print head of Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Baoli Culture iad of genres to create a Brit-pop sound reminiscent of icons like Blur and Oasis. hair — the same funky style that Square, Haibin Lu, Houhai, Nanshan Their recently released debut album Haze Days evokes the range of emotions they they display in their music. With District 南山区后海滨路保利文化广场保利 input into their work, from carefree and content to dark and somber. Nouvelle a combination of English- and 剧院 (247tickets.com) began their musical journey in 2015, in the small Guangdong town where the Chinese-language lyrics, their feel- three members originated. Rock ‘n’ roll has since been their window into the good tunes will have you on your world around them, and they’ve used their noise rock tunes to venture far from feet and dancing, even if you can’t the point of their humble beginnings. understand a word they’re saying. Fri Jul 13, 8.30pm; RMB70 presale, RMB100 door. B10 Live, North side of Building C2, North Sat Jul 28, 8.30-10pm; RMB80-200. B10 Area, OCT-Loft, Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北 Live, Building C2, North Area, OCT-Loft, 区C2栋北侧 (b10live.cn) Xiangshan Dong Jie, Nanshan District 南山区香山东街华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (showstart.com) win! We’re giving away tickets for this featured B10 Live concert! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsShenzhen) three days before the show and tell us why you should win!

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18th China International Fashion Brand Fair Fair Bastille Day (French National Day) Party

Fashionistas rejoice! For the 18th year in a row, the Fashion Brand Fair is bringing Following their previous Paris In Terrace party, The Terrace Restaurant and Bar local and international clothing and fashion trends to Shenzhen. The fair aims to is bringing France to their venue once again, this time in celebration of Bastille help domestic brands grow and expand their business, while simultaneously act- Day. During the event, Terrace will play host to a French DJ, who will accom- ing as a gateway for foreign brands to share their work within China’s booming pany house band TAS for a live show that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. As an fashion market. Whether you’re involved in the fashion industry or simply want added bonus, all French wines will be 10 percent off! to bask in the glitz and glam of it all, this fair is not to be missed. Fri Jul 13, 9.30pm; The Terrace Restaurant and Bar, #201, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Thu-Sat Jul 5-7, 9.30am; Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Jintian Lu, by Binhe Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场商铺201 (2682 9105) Da Dao, Futian District 福田区金田路与滨河大道交叉口西北向 (8284 8800, WeChat ID ‘fashionszshow’)

World Cup Final Party Shenzhen Cartoon and Animation Festival Festival

Catch the final game of the FIFA World Cup series at The Terrace Restaurant and The 10th annual Shenzhen Cartoon and Animation Festival returns to South Bar. Party with Terrace’s house band TAS in addition to a guest DJ. Make a bold China’s coastal tech hub this month. Prepare for four days packed with a range guess at which team will take home the title, and those who vote for the win- of activities, including numerous eSports games and cosplay shows. Three exhi- ning team will get 18 bottles of champagne to make the glorious victory that bition halls – of comics, video games and interactive games – are slated for this much sweeter. Let’s end the month of festivities with a bang! year's festival. Sun Jul 15, 11pm match kickoff. The Terrace Restaurant and Bar, #201, Sea World Square, Thu-Mon Jul 19-23, 9am; RMB50-80. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Jintian 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场商铺201 (2682 Lu, by Binhe Da Dao, Futian District 福田区金田路与滨河大道交叉口西北向 9105) (www.szcaf.com)

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Shenzhen International Cake & Coffee Expo St. Petersburg State Children’s Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake Ballet Expo

Perhaps you saw last month’s Swan Lake performance and are eager to reignite the whirlwind of emotions that it evoked. Or you missed it, in which case, this is your second chance. The youth The Chinese mainland's only exposition with a focus on counterpart to the Russian State Ballet, St. Petersburg State Children’s Ballet Theatre consists of cake and coffee, this event welcomes over 60 brands around 100 children ages 7 to 17. But don’t be fooled by their age, these performers are among from throughout China, Europe and the United States to the best ballet dancers in the world. And with its legendary Tchaikovsky soundtrack, the show is exhibit their finest products. The event organizer hosts guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. similar gatherings in Hong Kong each year, and boasts a Sun Jul 28, 8pm; RMB180-480. Nanshan Culture & Sports Center Grand Theater, 62 Nantou Jie, Nanshan huge network of buyers both domestically and overseas. Dadao, Nanshan District 南头街62号南山文体中心剧院 (247tickets.com) But you don’t need to be in the business to enjoy this one, because cake, and coffee. Shenzhen FC Home Games Football Thu-Sat Jul 19-21, all day; free entry. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Jintian Lu, by Binhe Da Dao, Futian District 福 Maintain the current football hype by 田区金田路与滨河大道交叉口西北向 (www.szccie.com) checking out Shenzhen FC’s mid-season match against the Shanghai Shenxin FC. The World Cup only lasts one month, but 28th National Book Expo Expo China’s football season runs all the way to November. If you’re an uber fan, you’ll likely want to make it to as many games as possible, and keep up-to-date with all the latest China League Football News. Sat Jul 14, 7.30pm; RMB30-90. Shenzhen Stadium, 2006, Sungang Xi Lu, Futian District 福田区笋岗西路2006号 (247tickets.com)

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If you’re among the ever-shrinking number of individu- als that actually read for pleasure, consider checking out Food Festival Shenzhen’s upcoming book expo, ambiguously themed World Cup Promotions and Beer Special at the Hard Rock ‘new time, new reading.’ All of Shenzhen’s six book malls Hard Rock Cafe and Hotel Shenzhen is offering will attend the event, with each incorporating their own some amazing deals to accompany all the World theme into their section. There will be nearly 2,000 exhib- Cup festivities this month. Bottled beer starts at itors throughout the expo grounds, with approximately RMB38, with ‘Fight Alone’ and ‘Teamwork’ food one million books and hundreds of activities. And with and snack packages going for RMB128 and RMB268 digital reading and e-readers on the rise, there will also respectively. Kick back and watch the game from be special booths that focus on the less traditional ways their 150-inch HD projector, or get involved in one to consume text. of the many activities lined up for guests. From PS4 Thu-Sun Jul 19-22; free entry. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition challenges to foosball and other football related Center, Jintian Lu, by Binhe Da Dao, Futian District 福田区金田路 games, there will be no shortage of things to do at 与滨河大道交叉口西北向 (8284 8800) Hard Rock, right up to the final match! During every football match until Jul 15, see game times; free entry. 9 Mission Hills Dadao, Guanlan, Longhua New District 龙华新区观澜高尔夫大道9号 (3395 2888)

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HK MO JUL 6 Macao Museum of Art. JUL 21-22 This exhibition is dedicated to the SAT-SUN JUL 27-31 FRI great Russian painter Marc Chagall. FRI-TUE China and Portuguese-speaking Born in 1887, in the Russian Countries Gala, 8pm; MOP50. Macao Empire, Chagall spent the twilight Cultural Centre (macauticket.com) years of his painting career in This month, the Macao Cultural southern France, where the famed Centre will see artists from eight artist was inspired by the bright Portuguese-speaking countries landscape of the French Rivera and and from China’s Gansu Province the Mediterranean Sea, as is show- gather to present stunning cultural cased by this exhibit. and artistic performances, including a festive folk performance that portrays the heritage of distant lands in Northwest China, singing ONGOING Lan Kwai Fong Beer and Music Fest, performances by musicians from SAT 1pm to late; free admission. Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, São With its well-known reputation for Ani-Com and Games Hong Kong, Tomé and Brazil, as well as tradi- debauchery, it’s no surprise that 10am-9pm; HKD35 (Tickets available tional dances by performers from a beer festival would take place at 7-11 and Circle K). Hong Kong Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and at Lan Kwai Fong. With over 40 Convention and Exhibition Centre East Timor. booths displaying 200-plus beer (ani-com.hk) brands from across the globe, as A massive amalgamation of enter- well as games, eats and a variety tainment, animation, toy, comic JUL 7-8 of performances all day long, you and game industry titans congre- SAT-SUN won’t have to be a beer drinker to gate at this enormous event each Macau Junk – Saturday Sunset have a good time. But if you are, year – one of the biggest of its Cruise, 5pm; MOP 350 adults, pace yourself! kind anywhere in Asia. Visitors can MOP200 children aged 10 and expect a weekend jam-packed full below. Doca do Lam Mau, Avenida of activities ranging from a cosplay Marginal do Lam Mau (853-6284 JUL 27-29 carnival to model kit competitions 5289, macausailing.com) FRI-SUN to autograph signings, as well as a Organized by Macau Sailing, this range of forums, presentations and leisurely Saturday cruise at sunset live performances. covers the city’s Inner Harbour and waterfront, taking guests onto a Macao Philharmonic Festival 2018, century-old, traditional junk – or AUG 4 8pm; MOP80. Dom Pedro V Theatre flat-bottomed sailing vessel – capa- (macauticket.com) SAT ble of carrying 45 people. Macau The Macao Philharmonic Festival is Sailing can also customize tour a two-day musical occasion organ- packages to fit any customer’s ized to delight classical and jazz demand, be it a party, company music fans. On the first day, the fes- meeting, birthday, team building, tival brings together classical music wedding or just about anything groups from Guangzhou, Zhuhai, else. Hong Kong and Macau on the stage of Dom Pedro V Theatre to perform selective works by some of ONGOING the world’s most famous compos- TUE-SUN ers, while on the following even- Hong Kong International Darts ing, two jazz ensembles from Hong Festival, competition times vary; Bob Dylan, 8.30pm; HKD488 and Kong and Macau are set to perform HKD380-580 (free admission to up. Hong Kong Convention and some catchy, jazzy tunes. carnival). Star Hall, Kowloon Bay Exhibition Centre International Trade & Exhibition American music icon Bob Dylan Centre (HKIDF.com) is returning to Hong Kong next ONGOING As the sport of darts has grown month for what is expected to be in popularity throughout Hong one of the city’s hottest summer TUE-SUN Kong in recent years, from a shows. Over the course of 50-odd drunken bar game to, for some, years, the singer-songwriter has La Parisienne - Cabaret Francais, a more competitive activity, 3S covered an eclectic range of musi- 5pm/8pm; MOP188-488. The Entertainment Group introduced cal genres, from blues to rock to Parisian Theatre (macauticket.com) the island to its first-ever darts folk and even gospel music. Most By using state-of-the-art audio and festival last year. The 2nd annual recently, though, Dylan made visual technology, La Parisienne - festival will include several live headlines after being awarded the Cabaret Francais takes audiences performances, a carnival and, of 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. To on an immersive tour of Paris, course, numerous darts matches, his fans, Dylan will remain most passing by the Eiffel Tower, Arc De with competitors from Hong Kong notable for his numerous hits Triomphe, The Louvre and Notre and around the world going head (‘The Times They Are a-Changin,’ Dame Cathedral before heading to to head. ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ and ‘Like a Macao. Join in with an international Rolling Stone,’ to name a few) and cast of stunt performers, illusion- celebrated voice. Tickets are sold ists, world champion skaters, out online, but if past concerts are international models and award- any indication, there will be nu- winning entertainers, as they take merous scalpers to look out for. Marc Chagall, Light and Colour in you on an astonishing 65-minute Southern France, 10am-7pm; free. journey.

66 | SZ | JULY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM HOTEL NEWS SHENZHEN MARRIOTT HOTEL NANSHAN APPOINTS GARY FENG AS GENERAL MANAGER Effective June 4, Gary Feng, hailing from Hong Kong, will be the new General Manager of Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan. Feng has served as a valuable member of the Marriott team for 27 years, with previous experience at hotels in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou and Shanghai. With 11 years experience as General Manager in four iconic locations, Feng is now tasked with elevating this award-winning property to a new level of dynamic, thoughtful and inventive service.

THE OCT HARBOUR-SHENZHEN, MARRIOTT EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS 5TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY Last month, on June 13, over 80 long staying guests, important clients and media representatives gathered at Resident Lounge to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Apartments. Themes for the event, titled ‘Shall We Dance,’ were ‘Elegant Life’ and ‘Masked Party.’ The evening commenced with some fiery Latin performances, and participants filled the building with cheer and laughter, mingling and dancing late into the night.

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L’etoile Building A 302-303, Ecological PLAZA, OCT, Nanshan District (8166 8111) KANPAI CLASSIC SHANGHAINESE 南山区华侨城生态广场A 栋302-303 La Maison Shop 108, Nanhai Rose Garden, 91 Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District (2685 Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao B1/F, 7030) 南山区望海路91号南海玫瑰花园108号 Korean-style Raw Beef KK MALL, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Futian District (2265 9183) 福田区深南东路5016号 Taste Moment Restaurant 1st floor, Bldg For this dish, the executive chef uses 40-day dry-aged Australian Wagyu beef, KKMALL京基百纳空间B1层 1, Block A, 1979 Cultural and Creative Park, blended with a spicy, minced beef sauce. The beef is then topped with a raw 1011 Qiaoxiang Lu, Futian District (8255 egg yolk, and garnished with cucumber, pear and sliced scallions, creating a Din Tai Fung 3/F, MixC, 1881, Bao'an Nan 6173) 福田区侨香路1011号1979文化生活新领 Lu, Luohu District (2598 2779) 罗湖区宝安南域A区1栋1层 plate that is as visually stunning as it is appetizing. Served with a fried tortilla to 路1881号华润万象城一期3层 deliver a multi-layered feel on the palate, it makes for a wonderful appetizer. Shanghai Min A-1F, OCT Bay, 13 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District (4008209777) GERMAN 南山区白石路东13号欢乐海岸曲水湾A-1F Australian Wagyu Beef and Hand Roll Sushi Haxnbauer 1) L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Sushi rice and raw beef intertwine on a bed of baked nori, complemented by ITALIAN Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8359 2080) the addition of carefully selected sea urchins. Paired with top-quality soy sauce, 2) L1-15, Raffles City, 2163 Nanhai Ave, Nanshan District (8652 6580) 1) 福田区福华 this hand-rolled sushi is a flavourful delight. 三路星河Coco Park一楼L1C-055B 2) 南山区南 Artisans 1/F, Block A, Poly Cultural Center, 海大道2163号福士广场L1-15 9/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District (6182 2987) 福华三路平 Houhaibin Lu, by Haide San Dao (8628 7109) 南山区保利文化广场A区40号店铺安金融中心第9楼 LISTINGS OPEN DOOR

Paulaner Brauhaus 1) C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan Dis- trict (2668 7230) 2) 8/F, Shop 801, PAFC Mall,Ping’An Finance Centre, 5033 Yitian KOREAN Lu, Futian District (8253 5187) 1) 南山区蛇口海上世界环船广场C-005 2)福田区益田路5033号平安金融中心8楼801 Minikor Kitchen L01-B01, Coco Park, 269 Fuhua San Lu, by Mintian Lu, Futian District (8606 9266) 福田区民田路福华三路269号星河 SPANISH Coco Park L1-B0 Bornga Korean Cuisine A-11A, Qushui Wan, OCT Bay, 42 Baishi Lu East, Nanshan El Toro Spanish Restaurant and Bar Rm District (8654 1158) 南山区白石路东42号欢乐 122/123, East Block, Coastal Building, 海岸曲水湾A-11A Haide San Dao, Nanshan District (133- 0231 2550) 南山区海德三道海岸大厦东座一楼 122-123铺 VIETNAMESE Ling Spanish Kitchen 1011 Qiao Xiang Dong Lu, 1979 Cultural Park, Nanshan Dis- trict (8322 7522) 南山区侨香东路1011号1979 文化新天地B区1层 Lian Shop 562, 5/F, The MIXC Shenzhen, Luohu District (8266 6366) 罗湖区万象城商场5楼562铺 Muine 1) L2-203, Coco Park, Fuhua San MEXICAN Lu, Futian District (8271 2527) 2) B139 and B139-2, B1/F, Jiufang Shopping Mall, ShennanZhong Lu, Futian District (2681 Orale No. 1026, Zhonghang Beiyuan V 7828) 3) No. 219, 2/F, Shekou Garden City Shangjie, Zhenhua Lu, Huaqiangbei, Futian Center, Nanshan District (2681 7828) 4) District (2396 4990) 福田区华强北振华路中航 B2-017A, King Glory Plaza, Luohu District 北苑V尚街1026号铺 (2220 3052) 5) RL1094B, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian Tacosa 3118#, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi District (8273 2993) 6) G-025B, OCT Bay Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2161 1006) Shopping mall, 13 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan 南山区蛇口太子路32号海上世界广场A3118店铺 District 1) 福田区福华三路COCO Park L2-203 2) 福田区深南中路华强北九方购物中心B1层B139 Latina No. 1128, Sea World, Wanghai Lu, & B139-2 3) 南山区南海大道1086号花园城中心 by Nanhai Dadao (2667 7679) 南山区蛇口望第2楼219号铺 4) 罗湖区人民南路金光华广场B2 海路1128号海上世界广场C区层B2-017A号 5) 福田区福华三路中心城广场L层 RL1094B号 6) 南山区滨海大道2008号欢乐海岸购物中心G-025B Mon Saigon Block B, 1979 Cultural and Creative Park, by Qiaoxiang Lu, Futian INDIAN District (8270 3282) 福田区侨香路1979文化生活新领域B区 Pho Nam Shop B26C, Link City Passage, Bombay Indian Restaurant & Bar Shops by Fuhua Lu (8255 7048) 福田区连城新天地 20-24, Sea World, Nanshan District (2667 B26C商铺 6049) 南山区海上世界商铺20-24号 Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar Floor B1, Jinhu Hotel, 1005 Wenjin Lu, Luohu District (8219 1115) 罗湖区文锦中路1005号锦 THAI 湖宾馆地下一层

Indian Cottage Shop 48-49, 2/F, Area A, The Terrace Restaurant & Bar #201, Sea Poly Cultural Centre, Wenxin Wu Lu, Nan- World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan shan District (8628 7265) 南山区文心五路保 District (2682 9105) 南山区蛇口太子路32号海利文化广场A区2楼48-49号商铺上世界广场商铺201 Very Siam 1/F, A3 Bldg, Xiangshan Dong Little Papa Indian Restaurant #116, Jie, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District (8623 3225) Building 6, Nanhai E-Cool, Taizi Lu, Shekou, 南山区OCT创意园香山东街A3栋1楼 Nanshan District (2686 0020) 南山区蛇口太子路南海意库6栋116号 Yes Thai 1) 4/F, KK Shopping Mall, KK Financial Centre, 5016 Shennan Dong Lu, by Hongbao Lu (2290 0333) 2) 5/F, Costal City, 33 Wenxin Wu Lu, by Haide Yi Dao JAPANESE (8635 9989) 1) 罗湖区深南东路5016号京基百纳空间购物中心4楼 2) 南山区文心五路33号海岸城购物中心五楼 BOA 3/F, West side of International Bar La Maison D'Elephant 8/F, PAFC Mall, Ping Street, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District An Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Lu, Futian (130 4894 9034) 南山区蛇口海上世界国际酒 District (8831 9918) 福田区益田路5033号平吧街西侧三楼安金融中心8楼

Tang Ben Jia #FL1011, L/F, Yijing Central Walk Shopping Mall, 3 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8280 1086) 福田区福华一路3号怡景中心城广场L楼FL1011号 BUFFETS Bincho Ya L120-121, Bldg 2, Times Square Excellence, Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8278 2760) 福田区福华路卓越时代广场二期L120 Café Zen 1/F, Futian Shangri-la Shenzhen, －L121店 4088 Yitian lu, Futian District (2151 3825) THE TERRACE RESTAURANT & BAR 福田区益田路4088号深圳福田香格里拉大酒店1层 Komachi B-132, North Side, Shopping Park, Futian District (8290 5806) 福田区购物 The Show Kitchen 32/F, Grand Hyatt Shen- 公园北园B区132号 zhen, 1881 Baoan Nan lu, Luohu District Panaeng Curry (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君悦酒店32层 This special Thai curry is a must-try, and among the most popular dishes in Thai Kyoku Japanese Cuisine B-17 Qushui cuisine. Unlike the classic green curry, with its lighter flavour and vegetable- Bay, OCT Bay, 50 Baishi Lu East, Nanshan Silk 2/F, The Langham, Shenzhen, 7888 District (8654 1122) 南山区白石路东50号欢乐 Shennan Dadao, Futian District (8828 9888 green hue, the Panaeng curry is yellowish-red in color, emitting a strong coco- 海岸曲水湾B-17 ext. 8921) 深圳东海朗廷酒店2层秀·自助餐厅 nut fragrance and packed with contrasting sweet, salty and milky flavors. You can choose from chicken, beef, pork or vegetables, but whatever you choose, Nishimura 1/F, Macro Polo Hotel, Fuhua Yi Market Café 2/F, Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Lu, by Mintian Lu (3339 7709) 福田中心区福 Airport, Shenzhen Baoan International Air- you are going to be more than satisfied. Mix it up with the rice and enjoy. 华一路马哥孛罗好日子酒店1楼 port, Boa’an District (2345 1234) 宝安区深圳 Before you know it, your bowl will be empty! 宝安国际机场深圳机场凯悦酒店2层 Kanpai Classic 9/F, PAFC Mall, Ping An 南山区蛇口太子路 Finance Center, 5033 Yitian Road, Futian Café Marco 1/F, Marco Polo Shenzhen, 28 #201, Sea World Square, 32 Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2682 9105) 32 District (6182 2987) 福田区福华三路平安金 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (3322 7777) 福号海上世界广场商铺201 融中心第9楼田区福华一路28号深圳马哥孛罗好日子酒店1层

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NIGHTLIFE HOTEL Futian Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen No.4088 Yitian Lu, Futian District (8828 4088). 福田香格里拉大酒店福田区益田路 4088 号

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen 138 Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8826 8888) 福田区福华三路 138 号

Grand Hyatt Shenzhen No.1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District (8266 1234) www.shenzhen.grand.hyatt.com 罗湖区宝安南路1881号

Hardrock Hotel Shenzhen， Hard Rock Cafe Shenzhen，No.9 Misson Hills Road,Shenzhen，0755-3395 2888 深圳硬石酒店观澜高尔夫大道9号 Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai 1177, Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店南山区望海路 1177 号 (2162 8888)

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