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DRINKING & NIGTHLIFE
Guǎngzhōu has a number of international-style bars where, in addition to sinking chilled
Tsingtao and imported beers, you can scoff pizza, burgers, rice or noodles.
LOUNGE
SUN'S
( 8977 9056;
www.sunsgz.com
;B25-26 Yuejiang Xilu; 7am-2am Sun-Thu, to 5am Fri & Sat; 779,
765 (final stop))
The best of the lot in Zhūjiāng 'Party Pier' (), Sun's lets you sip cocktails on couches by the
river or dance to electronic music.
CAFE
KUÍ GARDEN
10am-midnight; Line 1, Dōng-
shānkŏu, exit F)
From its location inside the gorgeous Kuí Garden in the historic Dōngshān area, this cafe
serves decent coffee and canapes during the day and morphs into a bar at night. Stylish,
warm-toned seating areas occupy the rooms of the original residence. Built in 1922, the
house is famous for its Western architectural features that include colonnaded verandahs and
a portico.
There's a small exhibition space on the ground floor and a light-flooded shop on the top
floor that is breathtaking to look at but doesn't sell much. Both the gallery and the shop
close at 10pm.
LIVE MUSIC
PING PONG
6pm-2am)
This bohemian place is where you'll find live music, theatrical performances and art exhibi-
tions. It's hard to find, though. Tell the taxi driver to drop you at the rear entrance of Xīnghǎi
Conservatory (Xīnghǎi Yīnyuè Xuéyuàn Hòumén) and make sure they haven't taken you to
Xīnghǎi Concert Hall on Èrshā Island!
BAR
WILBER'S
Sat; Qūzhuāng)
Wilber's is a gem that is hidden down an alley in a historical villa. It has something for
everyone: the patio is popular with ladies looking for a quiet natter, indoors is a gay-friendly
