Lin Heung Tea House

Founded in 1889, Lin Heung Tea House is one of Guangzhou's most iconic and historic dim sum restaurants. This legendary establishment has been serving authentic Cantonese tea and dim sum for over 130 years, preserving traditional yum cha culture in its purest form. The tea house maintains its original decor with marble-top tables, wooden chairs, and traditional pushcart service where dim sum ladies wheel steaming bamboo baskets through the bustling dining hall. What makes Lin Heung truly special is its preservation of the old-school yum cha experience - patrons must find their own seats, share tables with strangers, and use traditional tea brewing methods. The atmosphere is lively, noisy, and authentically local, offering visitors a genuine taste of old Guangzhou's culinary heritage. The restaurant has witnessed Guangzhou's transformation from a Qing Dynasty port city to a modern metropolis, making it not just a dining destination but a living museum of Cantonese food culture.