Guangzhou Half Day Culture and Food Tasting Tour with Locals

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Guangzhou

  Welcome to our Guangzhou food walking tour! Follow a local guide who has lived in Guangzhou for 30 years. Walk through the charming streets of the old city, visit famous landmarks, and learn about the history and culture of Guangzhou along the way. Taste 8 local foods and drinks, visit a traditional local market and an old bakery, and take a local bus during the tour. Walk, eat, and experience Guangzhou like a local. The day and night tours follow the same route in opposite directions, with different starting and ending points. The Day Tour starts near Huangsha Subway Station, while the Night Tour starts near the 2nd Workers' Cultural Palace Subway Station (Shiergong).

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Guangzhou

  Your food tour begins in a traditional old neighborhood, a local favorite filled with small food shops and the lively atmosphere of everyday Guangzhou. This is where we will start tasting our way through the city. Our first stop is a local shop for Cantonese Rice Rolls, one of Guangzhou’s most beloved local foods. Unlike regular rice rolls, these are made using the traditional bula method, where rice batter is steamed on a cloth into a thin sheet before being rolled by hand. The result is wonderfully soft, delicate, and silky. Next, enjoy a refreshing mango dessert, a popular local sweet made with fresh fruit. Guangzhou is famous for its traditional sweet soups, which often use simple ingredients such as fruit and beans to create light and refreshing flavors. If you are allergic to mango, you can choose traditional mung bean sweet soup instead. A delicious first taste of Guangzhou, with local food, lively streets, and plenty more to come!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Guangzhou

  Step into a traditional local market and see what Guangzhou locals buy for their everyday meals. Browse fresh ingredients and discover some unusual local foods, including crocodile, while getting a closer look at the ingredients behind Cantonese cuisine. Inside the market, we will also visit a traditional bakery where you can find authentic Cantonese Pastries and local Guangzhou specialties. It is a chance to see the flavors that locals have enjoyed for generations and pick up something special to take with you. After exploring the market, take a break with a cup of traditional Herbal Tea, a familiar drink for many people in Guangzhou. Its light herbal smell and slightly bitter taste offer a nice change between dishes, while giving you another taste of everyday Guangzhou.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Shamian Island

  Continue through the old city to People’s Bridge and enjoy the riverside views of Guangzhou. Cross the Pearl River and, on a clear day, you may even catch a beautiful sunset. After crossing the bridge, explore Shamian Island, a former foreign concession known for its European style buildings and historic streets. Experience the unique mix of Chinese and Western influences in old Guangzhou. Then enjoy three local favorites: Claypot Rice, Wonton Noodles, and Shasi Soda, bringing together some of the classic flavors of Guangzhou.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Qingping Medicine Market

  Visit the famous Qingping Herbal Market and explore its wide variety of Chinese herbs and dried goods. It is also a window into Guangzhou’s food culture, from herbal tea to traditional soups, showing how people in Lingnan use different ingredients in their everyday cooking. Experience the authentic street life of Old Xiguan along the way.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

  Walk into the lively Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, one of the best known old streets in Guangzhou. Stroll beneath the traditional arcade buildings, browse the busy shops, and experience the lively everyday atmosphere of Old Guangzhou. As we explore the street, enjoy Water Chestnut Sweet Soup, a light and sweet local dessert with a smooth texture and fresh water chestnut flavor. It is a simple and refreshing taste that many people in Guangzhou grew up enjoying.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Yongqingfang

  Step into the old streets of Xiguan and discover the traditional arcade buildings and Xiguan houses that give this part of Guangzhou its unique character. Along the way, look out for traditional details such as Manchurian windows and stone paved streets, and experience the charm of Old Guangzhou. If you are lucky, you may even come across a traditional local wedding. The tour ends at Yongqingfang, where you can stay and explore at your own pace. Browse the local shops, wander through the old streets, or follow your guide to Changshou Road Metro Station, where the tour ends.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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