Tourism Guide
A 3-day immersive food journey through Guangzhou, the culinary capital of Southern China
Duration of 3 Days
Best Time to Visit
October to December
Must Try Dishes
Dim Sum, Roast Goose, Wonton Noodles
Food Budget
Medium to High
Cuisine Style
Cantonese
Food Markets
Huangsha Seafood Market, Qingping Market
Highlights
Experience the authentic flavors of Cantonese cuisine in Guangzhou, where food is not just sustenance but an art form. This itinerary takes you through traditional teahouses, bustling food streets, and hidden local gems to discover why Guangzhou is renowned as the food paradise of China.
Itinerary
1Day 1 Traditional Cantonese Flavors
Distance：5 km
Take Metro Line 1 from Changshou Road Station to Changshou Road Station, then walk 5 minutes to Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Duration: 15 minutes
Food Street Exploration
10:30-13:00
Shangxiajiu Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceExplore Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, tasting various Cantonese snacks and learning about local food culture
Distance：3 km
Take Metro Line 1 from Changshou Road Station to Chen Clan Academy Station, exit A
Duration: 10 minutes
Cultural Lunch
13:30-15:3034 Enlong Li Zhongshan 7th Road Liwan District GuangzhouVisit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and enjoy traditional Cantonese lunch featuring classic dishes like sweet and sour pork
Distance：4 km
Take Metro Line 1 from Chen Clan Academy Station to Gongyuanqian Station, exit B
Duration: 12 minutes
Night Market Adventure
18:00-20:30Beijing Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceEvening food tour through Beijing Road, sampling various street foods and local delicacies
2Day 2 Seafood and Roast Delicacies
Distance：2 km
Walk along the riverfront to nearby seafood restaurants
Duration: 8 minutes
Seafood Lunch
12:30-14:00Huangsha Avenue, Liwan District, GuangzhouEnjoy a seafood feast featuring steamed fish, garlic prawns, and other Cantonese seafood specialties
Distance：3 km
Take Metro Line 6 from Huangsha Station to Cultural Park Station, then walk to Shamian Island
Duration: 15 minutes
Roast Meat Tasting
14:30-16:30Shamian Island, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceExplore Shamian Island and visit traditional roast meat shops to taste authentic Cantonese barbecue
Distance：4 km
TaxiTake a taxi from Shamian Island to Yue Kee Restaurant in downtown Guangzhou
Duration: 20 minutes
Roast Goose Dinner
18:00-20:00358 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, GuangzhouDinner at a famous roast goose restaurant, experiencing this iconic Cantonese delicacy
3Day 3 Hidden Gems and Local Specialties
Distance：1.5 km
Walk from Qingping Market to nearby traditional soup restaurants
Duration: 10 minutes
Soup Culture Experience
11:30-13:30123 Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street Liwan District GuangzhouLearn about Cantonese soup culture and enjoy a traditional herbal soup lunch
Distance：2 km
Take Metro Line 1 from Changshou Road Station to Huangsha Station, then walk to Xiguan Old Town
Duration: 8 minutes
Local Eatery Discovery
14:00-16:30Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceExplore Xiguan old town and discover hidden local eateries serving authentic home-style Cantonese dishes
Distance：3 km
Take Metro Line 1 from Huangsha Station to Gongyuanqian Station for traditional Cantonese restaurants
Duration: 12 minutes
Cantonese Banquet
18:00-20:3062 Dishipu Road, Liwan District, GuangzhouFarewell dinner featuring a comprehensive Cantonese banquet with all the classic dishes
Things to Do
- Visit Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street for authentic Cantonese snacks
- Experience traditional morning tea at a century-old teahouse
- Explore Huangsha Seafood Market and enjoy fresh seafood
- Taste authentic Cantonese roast meats and barbecue
- Discover hidden local eateries in old Guangzhou neighborhoods
- Learn about Cantonese soup culture and herbal cuisine
Related Guides
6-Day Guangzhou Itinerary Exploring the Perfect Blend of Cantonese Culture and Modern Urban Life in Southern China
Discover the vibrant Pearl River Delta metropolis where ancient traditions meet modern innovation
Guangzhou Culinary Journey Exploring Cantonese Cuisine and Cultural Heritage
A 6-day immersive food adventure through Guangzhou, the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine