Guangzhou Water Club Dress Code: What to Wear (Ultimate Guide)

This Guangzhou, I been there a few times. That big city, you know? Lots of tall buildings and cars, more than you can shake a stick at. And they got this thing, this water club thing. Sounds fancy, huh? Well, I heard some things about it, and let me tell you, it ain’t like swimming in the pond back home.

First off, you gotta wear the right clothes. They call it “casual dress”, whatever that means. Ain’t nobody got time for fancy words. Just wear something decent, I reckon. Not your Sunday best, but not your gardening clothes either. Like, if you was going to visit your cousin who moved to the city, that kind of outfit. Some folks talk about suits and dresses, good for some events, I guess. If you wanna look like a big shot, wear a suit.

• No flip-flops, they say.
• No ripped-up jeans, I suppose.
• And fellas, leave them tank tops at home.

They say you gotta pay to get in, too. Ain’t nothing free in this world, I always say. And it ain’t cheap, neither. Heard it costs more than a sack of rice! They say $69 to $270. Can you believe that? For some water? Back home, we just jump in the river. Speaking of rivers, this water club might be near that big ol’ Pearl River. I heard they got boat rides on it. Probably cost an arm and a leg, too.

Now, I heard some folks talking about this other place, called China Club. They say it’s even fancier. You can’t wear just anything there. “Smart casual,” they call it. Sounds like a riddle to me. Just wear something nice, I guess. And for the love of all that’s holy, don’t wear them flip-flops! No matter if you is a man or a woman, those slippers are no good.

Then there’s another one, some Italian-sounding name. Cipriani, I think? Same rules as that China Club, more or less. Just gotta look like you got some sense. And don’t even think about showing up in one of them undershirts. They ain’t having it.

And you gotta pay for your food and drinks right then and there, they say. No putting it on your tab, like at old man Johnson’s store. Cash or card, that’s all they take. So make sure you got your money with you. I remember one time, my nephew went to the city and forgot his wallet. He had to wash dishes to pay for his meal! Don’t let that be you.

These city folks, they got all these rules for dressing up. It can be just about anything, casual, cocktail dresses, semi-formal, or black-tie. Whatever that means. All those fancy words! Back home, we just wear what’s clean. And it don’t matter where we goin’. Except maybe church. You gotta wear your Sunday best to church.

One more thing I heard, they don’t like it if you show too much skin. Especially the ladies. Keep it covered up, they say. Skirts and dresses are fine, they are saying, as long as they ain’t too short. Suits are good, too. Some folks just like to dress up, I reckon. And no high heels, neither. I don’t know how them city women walk in those things anyway. Give me a good pair of boots any day.

So, this Guangzhou Water Club, it’s probably a sight to see. But it ain’t for me. Too many rules, too much money. I’m happy with my little life, right here. But if you go, remember what I said. Dress decent, bring your money, and don’t show too much skin. And watch out for them high heels! You might break an ankle.

That Pearl River Cruise sounds kinda nice, though. If you got a lot of money, and you wanna see the city, maybe that’s a good time. That Guangzhou, it is a big place with lots to see. So if you’re there, have fun. Just remember the dress code!