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Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou, a vibrant metropolis in southern China, is a hub of Cantonese culture and commerce. Known for the bustling Pearl River waterfront, historic Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and modern Canton Tower, it blends tradition and innovation. Guangzhou, C Read more
  • Trip start
    September 23, 2024

    Guangzhou, China

    September 23, 2024 in China ⋅ 🌧 73 °F

    Guangzhou, a vibrant metropolis in southern China, is a hub of Cantonese culture and commerce. Known for the bustling Pearl River waterfront, historic Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and modern Canton Tower, it blends tradition and innovation. Guangzhou, China is the next stop after Hong Kong and Shenzhen. A quick high-speed train from Shenzhen brings you to this vibrant metropolis. Marvel at the modern Canton Tower, explore historic Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and savor the flavors of Cantonese food, where the heart of Cantonese culinary cooking thrives.Read more

  • Nan Yuan Restaurant, Guangzhou

    September 23, 2024 in China ⋅ 🌧 73 °F

    Nan Yuan, located at 142 Qianjin Road, Haizhu, Guangzhou, is a Bib Gourmand restaurant in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide, celebrated for its high-quality, value-driven Cantonese cuisine. Set in a classical landscaped garden with pavilions and bridges, it’s ideal for dim sum lunches. Signature dishes include banded grouper prepared two ways—steamed fillet rolls and deep-fried bones with peppered salt.Read more

  • Dim Sum at Taotaoju, Guangzhou

    September 24, 2024 in China ⋅ 🌧 73 °F

    Taotaoju, meaning “House of Happiness,” a Guangzhou icon since 1880, is famed for Cantonese cuisine. Initially a teahouse for scholars, it became a fine-dining restaurant in 1933. With several locations across Guangzhou, it serves over 200 dim sum varieties, including shrimp dumplings (xia jiao), char siu buns (cha shao bao), and unique wasabi prawn dishes. Signature dishes like roasted pigeon (kao ge zi) and milk-yolk buns (nai huang bao) shine. Michelin-recognized, Taotaoju blends Lingnan heritage with modern elegance.Read more

  • Bruce Lee’s ancestral home, Guangzhou

    September 25, 2024 in China ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F

    Bruce Lee’s ancestral home, located at No. 13, Yongqing 1st Lane, Enning Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, is a restored Xiguan-style house built by his father, Li Haiquan, a Cantonese opera star, in the 1940s. Now a small museum, it features brick-wood architecture, carved beams, and exhibits on Lee’s life, films, and kung fu legacy. Situated in the vibrant Yongqing Fang cultural hubRead more

  • Shamian Island, Guangzhou

    September 25, 2024 in China ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F

    Shamian Island, a tiny 0.3 sq km sandbank in Guangzhou’s Pearl River, is a historical gem. Ceded to Britain and France in 1859 after the Second Opium War, it became a colonial enclave with over 150 European-style buildings, including Gothic and Baroque churches like Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (1892). Today, its tree-lined streets, quaint cafes, and the luxurious White Swan Hotel attract tourists and photographers. Accessible via Huangsha Metro or ferry, Shamian offers a serene escape from Guangzhou’s bustle, blending colonial history with Cantonese charm, perfect for a leisurely stroll.Read more

  • Panxi Restaurant, Guangzhou

    September 25, 2024 in China ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F

    Panxi Restaurant, 151 Longjin West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, has been a renowned and Michelin-recommended Cantonese dining landmark since 1947. Nestled by Liwan Lake, this vast Lingnan-style garden restaurant features pavilions, ponds, and traditional architecture. Famous for dim sum like shrimp dumplings and Litchi Bay boat porridge, it offers authentic flavors at reasonable prices. Ideal for morning tea, lunch, or dinner, its scenic courtyard is the perfect setting for a culinary treat and photo taking.Read more

  • A cruise on the Pearl River, Guangzhou

    September 25, 2024 in China ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F

    A Pearl River night cruise in Guangzhou is a captivating way to experience the city’s vibrant charm. Gliding along the third-largest river in China, you’ll marvel at Guangzhou’s glittering skyline, with landmarks like Canton Tower and historic Shamian Island illuminated against the night sky. The 60- to 110-minute cruise, departing from wharves like Tianzi or Dashatou, offers open-air decks for panoramic views and a refreshing breeze. Enjoy dim sum from Taotaoju (“House of Happiness”), with branches across Guangzhou, to complement the experience. It’s a must-do for soaking in Guangzhou’s blend of history and modernity.Read more

  • Wu Cai Ji Noodle Restaurant, Guanzhou

    September 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F

    Wu Cai Ji Noodle Restaurant, tucked away at 20 Helongli, Datong Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, is a Michelin-recognized gem celebrated for its Cantonese noodle dishes. This small, nostalgic shop, adorned with Qing Dynasty noodle-making tools and an ancient well, serves iconic soup wontons, deep-fried wontons with sweet-sour dip, and noodle soups with braised beef brisket or pork trotters. Accessible via Huangsha Station (Metro Line 1, Exit E), it’s perfect for authentic flavors and Instagram-worthy photos.Read more

    Trip end
    September 26, 2024