Tourism Guide
A 6-day immersive food adventure through Guangzhou, the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine
Duration of 6 Days
Best Time to Visit
October to December
Cuisine Type
Cantonese
Food Specialties
Dim Sum, Roast Goose, Wonton Noodles
Must Try Dishes
Char Siu, Har Gow, Shumai, Double Skin Milk
Highlights
Experience the authentic flavors of Cantonese cuisine while exploring Guangzhou's rich cultural heritage. This culinary journey takes you through traditional teahouses, bustling food streets, and Michelin-starred restaurants to discover why Guangzhou is considered China's food capital.
Itinerary
1Day 1 Arrival and Old Town Flavors
Distance：800 m
Easy walk through the historic streets to reach the famous restaurant
Duration: 10 minutes
Traditional Cantonese Dinner
19:00-21:00
151 Longjin West Road, Liwan District, GuangzhouDinner at a century-old restaurant specializing in traditional Cantonese dishes
2Day 2 Dim Sum Culture and Historic Sites
Distance：1.2 km
Pleasant walk through the city to reach the beautiful park entrance
Duration: 15 minutes
Yuexiu Park Exploration
11:00-13:00988 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceVisit the iconic Five Rams Statue and Zhenhai Tower at Yuexiu Park
Distance：2.5 km
TaxiShort taxi ride to authentic local restaurant for lunch
Duration: 10 minutes
Clay Pot Rice Lunch
13:30-14:30Traditional Guangzhou dining districtLunch featuring Cantonese clay pot rice and double-boiled soups
Distance：1.8 km
Walk through historic neighborhoods to reach the ancient temple
Duration: 20 minutes
Cultural Temple Visit
15:00-17:0087 Liurong Road, Yuexiu District, GuangzhouVisit the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and learn about Buddhist vegetarian cuisine
Distance：4 km
Take metro from Gongyuanqian to Tiyu Xilu Station for fine dining experience
Duration: 15 minutes
Seafood Dinner Experience
18:30-20:30Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, GuangzhouDinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant specializing in seafood
3Day 3 Cantonese Roast Delicacies
Distance：3.5 km
TaxiTaxi ride to culinary school for cooking class experience
Duration: 12 minutes
Roast Meat Cooking Class
11:30-14:00Tianhe District Guangzhou ChinaLearn to make Cantonese roast meats with a master chef
Distance：2 km
Scenic walk across the bridge to the historic European-style island
Duration: 25 minutes
Shamian Island Walk
15:30-17:30Shamian Island, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceExplore Shamian Island with its colonial architecture and European influences
Distance：300 m
Short walk on the island to reach the famous roast goose restaurant
Duration: 5 minutes
Roast Goose Dinner
18:30-20:30358 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, GuangzhouDinner at a restaurant famous for its century-old roast goose recipe
4Day 4 Modern Cantonese and Pearl River
Distance：2.5 km
Transfer to Canton Tower Station for the iconic landmark
Duration: 10 minutes
Canton Tower Visit
09:30-12:00222 Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, GuangzhouVisit Canton Tower for panoramic views of Guangzhou
Distance：500 m
Short walk to the luxury restaurant near the tower
Duration: 8 minutes
Modern Cantonese Lunch
12:30-14:00Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, GuangzhouLunch at a modern Cantonese restaurant with innovative dishes
Distance：300 m
Easy walk to the modern museum building
Duration: 5 minutes
Cultural Museum Visit
14:30-16:30No. 2 Zhujiang East Road, Tianhe District, GuangzhouExplore the Guangdong Museum to understand Cantonese culture
Distance：200 m
Direct access to the Pearl River waterfront for evening cruise
Duration: 3 minutes
Pearl River Dinner Cruise
18:30-21:00Pearl River, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvincePearl River dinner cruise with Cantonese buffet and city lights
5Day 5 Noodle Culture and Local Markets
Distance：1.5 km
Walk through local streets to the famous seafood market
Duration: 18 minutes
Seafood Market Exploration
10:00-12:00Huangsha Avenue, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceVisit Huangsha Seafood Market to see live seafood trading
Distance：100 m
Immediate access to restaurant where you can cook your market purchases
Duration: 2 minutes
Seafood Lunch
12:30-14:00Huangsha Seafood Market Area, Liwan District, GuangzhouLunch featuring fresh seafood prepared Cantonese style
Distance：4 km
Take metro to Chen Clan Academy Station for cultural heritage site
Duration: 15 minutes
Cultural Heritage Visit
14:30-16:3034 Enlong Li Zhongshan 7th Road Liwan District GuangzhouVisit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall to admire traditional architecture
Distance：3 km
Take metro to Gongyuanqian Station for shopping and dining
Duration: 12 minutes
Night Food Street Adventure
18:00-21:00Beijing Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceExplore Beijing Road Food Street for street food tasting
6Day 6 Desserts and Departure
Distance：2 km
Walk through historic streets to traditional dairy dessert shop
Duration: 25 minutes
Cantonese Dessert Tasting
10:30-12:0047 Dishifu Road Liwan District GuangzhouVisit a traditional dessert shop for double skin milk and mango pomelo sago
Distance：1 km
Short walk to local favorite spot for final Guangzhou meal
Duration: 12 minutes
Farewell Lunch
12:30-14:00222 Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, GuangzhouLast Cantonese lunch featuring favorite dishes from the trip
Things to Do
- Dim Sum Breakfast at Traditional Teahouse
- Cantonese Roast Meat Tasting
- Pearl River Dinner Cruise
- Local Wet Market Visit
- Cooking Class with Master Chef
- Night Food Street Exploration
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