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The 2025 Southern Fairytale Month warmly kicks off at CTS·Aranya·Jiulong Lake. With the theme "All Dream Together," you're invited to a brilliant winter dreamscape. This year, the event moves from the northern coast to the southern lakeside, injecting warmth and imagination into the Greater Bay Area's winter. The event is packed with highlights: a dazzling 15-meter-tall fairytale tree lights up, becoming the town's dreamlike landmark; over sixty market stalls gather to share the vibrant warmth of life; and a costumed parade weaves through the streets, filling them with endless laughter. Music flows around every corner and light dances under the moon, creating a romantic atmosphere. Visitors wandering through are both dream seekers and dream makers. Here, you can admire the radiant retro architecture, have unexpected encounters with elves and musical notes on street corners, and receive gifts filled with gentle surprises. At the countdown on the Fantasy Stage, work vehicles transform into whimsical floats, and friends of all ages in festive costumes parade through the streets, their laughter echoing throughout the town. 🎄 Christmas Photo Spots ✔️ Lawn in front of the Old Chapel ✔️ Entrance and atrium of a perch ✔️ The First Canteen, y restaurant (next to Tagi) ✔️ Next to Manner Coffee 🌟 Lighting Ceremonies ✔️ Dec 6: First lighting ceremony, kicking off the Fairytale Month ✔️ Dec 20: Grand lighting ceremony & Fairytale Parade, a magical night not to be missed This December, come to CTS·Aranya·Jiulong Lake to continue the warmth, make fairytales come true, and create unique memories of a southern winter together

This winter, at the end of the year, CTS·Aranya·Jiulong Lake will transform into a "JAZZ PARTY TOWN"🎉, kicking off a three-day New Year's Eve jazz music festival. More than 120 top musicians from home and abroad will gather for over 30 diverse performances spanning from 2025 to 2026, turning this lakeside town in Huadu District, Guangzhou, into a dream holiday destination for jazz fans✨. The biggest highlight of the event is the immersive experience: music stages will pop up everywhere. The three main stages—Time Square⏳, the Clock Tower🕰️, and the Old Auditorium🏛️—each have their own unique style, featuring everything from the frenzy of FUNK to soulful Bluegrass, Brazilian Latin, Eastern aesthetics, and Electronic Jazz. With pop-up performances on street corners, rooftop shows, and impromptu Jam Sessions in restaurants🎤, music flows from formal stages into every corner of the community. Musicians and the audience interact up close, allowing everyone to become a participant in the festival🥁. The party town invites numerous international stars and top jazz artists to the stage. "Jazz uncles" like Ren Yuqing will lead an improvisational feast👨‍🎤, while new-generation independent musicians and diverse ensembles will bring innovative sounds. After nightfall, the musical gathering at the JZ Canteen continues with undiminished enthusiasm, as musicians jam together, extending the joy late into the night🌃. Here, you don't need to search for it; music is just around the corner, on the street, and under the eaves—you can "encounter" beautiful melodies at any moment🎼. The New Year's Eve party is not just about music; it's an ideal expression of a lifestyle. The beautiful lake and mountain scenery blend with architectural spaces, creating a town community that is both warm and ceremonial🏡. Old friends and new neighbors gather, connecting with each other and themselves through jazz👫, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. All performances are free to attend after entering the park🆓. Here, let the music and the lakeside scenery light up the first night of the new year🎇

After three years of development, Aranya Guangzhou · Jiulong Lake is finally fully open! Art, cuisine, nature, and community converge here, making it a must-visit lifestyle destination in the Greater Bay Area. Popular check-in spots: 1. Aranya Art Center Guangzhou Designed by Dong Gong with a Lingnan architectural style, 25 native banyan trees form a shaded avenue, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow perfect for photos. In November, it will host the first China exhibition of German artist Wiebke Siem, and Isamu Noguchi's sculpture "Giacometti's Shadow" is already in the outdoor exhibition hall. Check-in spots: Covered corridor, semi-outdoor "stage" exhibition hall 2. naive Ideal State Bookstore The first store in South China! Designed by Shuhei Aoyama, this four-story red concrete "mountain of books" features an elevated corridor on the first floor that perfectly complements the river view. Must-experience: Special-edition coffees named after books, 18 "author guest rooms." Ideal State's first restaurant is also opening soon. 3. A Feast of Firsts at A Perch Commercial Area: [BegL] First store in Guangzhou: The ultimate aesthetic for bagel brunch. [L'Atelier Over] First store in the Greater Bay Area: A continuous flow of bread Omakase. [SAANCI] Nature-inspired coffee + specialty hand-brewed drinks. [Bin Ma Tong Shui] A limited daily selection of 5 handmade Cantonese desserts. And for a Michelin-level experience: Qiao Dongbei (Northeast China flavors) is located above the No. 2 Canteen designed by Dong Gong, and Chaleur (Sichuan-French fusion). 4. Great Shopping Yiji, Lucatur, Element, Haobaide Dian, Wild Botanic Garden, and other brands familiar to Aranya regulars have all prepared unique little surprises customized for Guangzhou, waiting for you to discover. More brands and trendy content are on the way. Come to Aranya Guangzhou and enjoy a blend of music, food, and art amidst the lakes and mountains to find your ideal holiday.

The Aranya Art Center Guangzhou will have its grand opening on November 23, 2025, creating a brand-new space that integrates architectural art with natural landscapes. Designed by the renowned architectural team Vector Architects in collaboration with Aranya, the art center is ingeniously built around a native banyan tree, creating a tranquil, garden-like artistic atmosphere. The inaugural exhibition will feature the first solo show in Asia by the influential contemporary European female artist Wiebke Siem, alongside classic works by the master sculptor Isamu Noguchi, inspiring visitors to experience art and space in a new way. In addition, the center will concurrently display the Aranya's Ten Spiritual Buildings series, showcasing architectural models, manuscripts, and precious documents that offer an in-depth look into Aranya's unique philosophy and creative practices. Ticket prices are flexible; in addition to standard tickets, discounted tickets are available for students and people with disabilities. Admission is free for property owners, hotel and guesthouse guests, military personnel, and children under 1.2 meters tall. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, an art fan, or a visitor seeking a peaceful atmosphere, the Aranya Art Center Guangzhou is a must-see.