Chinese city of Guangzhou succeeds Doha as host of the 16th Asian Games . Spectacular fireworks launches beginning of the 15-day event . It said since winning hosting rights in 2004 , Guangzhou officials have given out one million brochures and sent 40 million text messages to teach its citizens better manners , including instructions on how to smile . China seeking to continue its winning run from four years ago with team of 15 members . It will be the largest Games since the first in Shanghai in 1949 with 476 gold medals on offer .
Chinese city of Guangzhou succeeds Doha as host of the 16th Asian Games . Spectacular fireworks launches beginning of the 15-day event . China seeking to continue its winning run from four years ago with team of 15 members . It will be the largest Games since the first in Shanghai in 1949 with 476 gold medals on offer .