https://gficcrew.com GFIC Crew (GFIC歪果社) is a growing real-life social community for expats in China. Founded by locals who know every corner of the country, we help global friends live a fun, connected and hassle-free life here — through themed parties, food crawls, sports leagues, hikes, language exchange and cultural workshops across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and 14 cities. en Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:11:46 GMT https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT Quarterly · Conghua District, Guangzhou (2 hours from downtown) · RMB 480 including tent, meals and transport. One night under the stars with a bonfire, BBQ dinner and a sunrise hike. Tents and sleeping bags provided; bring a warm layer and a torch. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT Monthly, last Friday · Yuexiu District, Guangzhou · Free for members / RMB 80 with one dish to share. Bring a dish from home, taste twenty others. The fastest way to make friends in a new city, and the reason most of our Guangzhou members joined in the first place. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT Monthly, fourth Sunday · Baiyun Mountain, Guangzhou · RMB 60 including breakfast. An early start, a steady climb and breakfast on the summit with a view over the whole city. Beginner-friendly pace with regular stops. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Monthly, fourth Saturday · Haizhu District, Guangzhou · RMB 128 including dinner. Knead, roll, fill and fold — Northern-style dumplings, Southern-style wontons and pan-fried potstickers. Dinner is whatever you made, plus a few extra plates from the kitchen. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT Monthly, third Sunday · Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen · RMB 180 including transport. A coastal trail with sea views, a swim stop and a seafood lunch. Around 10 km at an easy pace, suitable for regular walkers. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Monthly, third Saturday · Yuexiu District, Guangzhou · RMB 168 including materials. Brush calligraphy with a local teacher, then a guided tea tasting of six Chinese teas. You take your own framed character home. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Monthly, third Friday · Zhujiang New Town riverside, Guangzhou · RMB 100 with first drink included. Three venues along the Pearl River, starting with craft beer and finishing with a rooftop. Crew hosts keep the group moving and nobody drinks alone. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT Monthly, second Saturday · Liwan District, Guangzhou · RMB 128 including tastings. A three-hour walk through the old city with a local guide: rice noodle rolls, clay pot rice, herbal jelly, egg tarts and the best roast meat in the district. Vegetarian route available on request. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT Monthly, second Friday · Wuhou District, Chengdu · RMB 168 including hotpot. Sichuan hotpot with a spice-level guide for newcomers, followed by a Mahjong teaching table. You will learn at least three useful Sichuan phrases. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT Monthly, second Thursday · Jing’an District, Shanghai · RMB 150 including two drinks. A relaxed networking evening for newcomers and long-timers: name tags, conversation prompts, zero sales pitches. Roughly half the room is usually new to Shanghai. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT Weekly, every Wednesday · Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou · Free for members / RMB 60 drop-in. Two hours of structured language exchange: 30 minutes Mandarin, 30 minutes Cantonese, then open mingling. Bring a notebook, leave with a tandem partner. All levels welcome, from absolute beginners to HSK 5. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Weekly, every Tuesday · Tianhe Sports Centre area, Guangzhou · RMB 40 court share. Four courts, mixed levels, rotating partners. Beginners get a 15-minute warm-up coaching slot before open play. Rackets available to borrow. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Every two weeks, Monday · Online · Free for members. Ninety minutes covering the phrases that actually matter in the first month: ordering food, taking a taxi, asking for a receipt, handling a landlord conversation and reading a rental contract. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT Monthly, first Sunday · Yuexiu District, Guangzhou · RMB 198 including lunch. Learn to fold shrimp dumplings (har gow) and make steamed buns with a Cantonese chef, then eat everything you made. Includes a short tea ceremony introduction. https://gficcrew.com/events/ https://gficcrew.com/events/#Event Event Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Monthly, first Saturday · Departure from Dongzhimen, Beijing · RMB 280 including transport and lunch. A full-day hike on a restored-but-quiet section of the Wall, with transport, a local guide and lunch in a village restaurant. Moderate fitness required; about 8 km of walking. https://gficcrew.com/guides/guangzhou/ https://gficcrew.com/guides/guangzhou/#Guide Guide Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT A practical living guide for expats in Guangzhou: visas and residence permits, apartment rental and district prices, banking and WeChat Pay, healthcare, transport, Cantonese food, language and the social scene.