GUANGZHOU | CHINA EXPLORE

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🏙️ City Introduction

Guangzhou is located in the Pearl River Delta region in southern China and is the third largest city in China and the economic, transportation, and cultural center of South China. As one of the starting points of the ancient Silk Road in China, Guangzhou is known as the "City of Rams" and is famous for its long history, unique culture, and developed commerce.

Guangzhou has well-developed transportation, including subway, buses, and light rail. The public transportation system is comprehensive, with subway lines covering the entire city and good taxi services. At the same time, the airport has a large number of flights to domestic and international cities every day. Guangzhou is located in the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with distinct four seasons, warm and humid weather, abundant rainfall, and an average annual temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.

🏖️ Travel Recommendations

1.Canton Tower

Located on the banks of the Pearl River in Tianhe District, Guangzhou Tower is the tallest tower in China, known as the "Little Waistline". Tourists can climb to the observation deck to overlook the panoramic view of Guangzhou and experience the modernity and prosperity of the city.

2.Chen Clan Academy

3.Night Cruise on the Pearl River

Night cruising on the Pearl River is a major tourist attraction in Guangzhou, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Guangzhou on a cruise ship. The dazzling lights of Guangzhou at night and the rippling Pearl River make it an unforgettable experience.

🍜 Food Recommendations

Cantonese Morning Tea

People here have the habit of drinking morning tea, which mainly consists of Chinese dim sum and tea. In addition to popular Cantonese dim sum such as steamed water chestnut cake and glutinous rice chicken, there are also famous morning tea specialties such as steamed siu mai, crystal shrimp dumplings, abalone sauce chicken feet, and spare ribs in black bean sauce.

Clay Pot Rice

There are more than 20 flavors of Cantonese clay pot rice, such as preserved meat, winter mushroom with chicken, spare ribs with black bean sauce, pork liver, roasted duck, and white cut chicken. The making of clay pot rice requires slow cooking over low heat, using Thai fragrant rice with moderate softness and hardness, and then adding various seasonings and ingredients to make delicious dishes.

Boat Congee

Made with fresh shrimp, fish slices, spring onions, and crumbled dough sticks as ingredients, the cooking method for boat congee follows the technique of rolling and stirring the congee ingredients. The congee is soft and sweet, with a fresh taste, and combines the strengths of many ingredients, being crisp, tender, and smooth.

Double-Skin Milk Pudding

Double-skin milk pudding is a famous Cantonese dessert, with a sweet and fragrant upper layer and a tender and smooth lower layer, with a milky fragrance and smooth taste. The production method is simple, and the taste is excellent. Double-skin milk pudding is deeply loved by the masses and has been passed down to this day, being recognized as one of the "Chinese Famous Snacks".

Cantonese Rice Rolls

Cantonese rice rolls originated from Xiguan, Guangzhou, and are essential snacks in Guangdong tea houses, with the rice sheets being white as snow and crystal clear. Rice rolls contain rich proteins, trace elements, vitamins, etc., with a smooth and delicious taste, delicate and smooth, and a rich texture.

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Tips

① Summers in Guangzhou are famously hot, and the sun is particularly intense. So when going out, be sure to take sunscreen measures, you can bring a hat or use a parasol, and you can also use sunscreen and other skincare products to protect your skin.

② Guangzhou has many subway lines, so it is recommended to use map apps to check route information before traveling. During peak hours, there may be heavy crowds and congestion, so it is recommended to leave early to avoid delays in your itinerary. If you have a lot of luggage or are unfamiliar with the subway, you can choose other means of transportation.