Before we start:Shunde is a district of Foshan, bordering Guangzhou. Transportation is extremely convenient; you can easily get there by taking Guangzhou Metro Line 7 or the Guangfo Line. Shunde people are renowned for their meticulous culinary standards. A day trip here is less about sightseeing and more about a marathon that will thoroughly comfort your stomach. Get your appetite ready, and let's go!

Stop 1: Morning Awakening with Shunde Dim Sum & Buffalo Milk

A day in Shunde must start with a hearty morning tea (Dim Sum). Unlike the grand restaurants in downtown Guangzhou, Shunde's morning tea retains more of a neighborhood vibe and the warmth of traditional handmade crafts. After dim sum, a bowl of authentic Shunde double-skin milk is an absolute must.

Exquisite Cantonese dim sum to kickstart your day

Top Recommendations:

• Long's Restaurant / Zhenzhibao:Taste authentic spareribs with Chencun noodles, Lunjiao cake, and chicken feet.
• Minxin / Renxin Dessert Shops:Experience theclassic double-skin milkand ginger milk curd, made exclusively from local water buffalo milk. It is incredibly rich and melts in your mouth.

Stop 2: Exquisite Knife Skills - Shunde Raw Fish (Yu Sheng)

There is a saying: "Eat in Guangzhou, but the chefs come from Fengcheng (Shunde's nickname)." The incredible knife skills of Shunde chefs are best displayed in "Shunde Raw Fish" (Yu Sheng). Freshly caught grass carp is sliced into transparently thin pieces and served raw, relying entirely on a rich variety of condiments for flavor. One bite offers a burst of umami, sweetness, and a crisp, smooth texture!

Shunde raw fish, sliced paper-thin with abundant condiments

Tasting Secret:Pick up a few slices of raw fish, drizzle with pure peanut oil and a pinch of salt, then add shredded onion, lemongrass, garlic slices, pickled peppers, shredded mustard tuber, and crushed peanuts according to your taste. Eat it in one bite for an explosion of layered flavors.