China Attractions
China Articles
Guangzhou Dining--What to Eat
Except the plane and the stool, Guangzhou people eat everything in the sky and on the earth.' From this common saying, we can get some idea of the variety of Guangzhou's delicacies.
Except the plane and the stool, Guangzhou people eat everything in the sky and on the earth.' From this common saying, we can get some idea of the variety of Guangzhou's delicacies.
Cantonese Cuisine
Cantonese Cuisine
Guangzhou delicacies are the main representatives of Yue Cai (Cantonese Cuisine), which also includes Chaozhou dishes and Dongjiang dishes and enjoys great popularity all over the country. This kind of cuisine uses a wide range of ingredients from the sky, the earth, and the water. They also use seasonings sparingly. Compared with other Chinese cuisines, these local dishes use few thick spicy dressings in order to keep from masking the original taste of the food.
The most famous dishes of this cuisine are Roast Suckling Pig (Kao Ru Zhu), Dragon Fighting against the Tiger (Long Hu Dou) - stewed snake and wild cat, Taiye Chicken (Taiye Ji) and Stewed Wild Dog Meat.
Foreigners say 'All delicious food is in Guangzhou'. The local people say, 'delicacies are at Xiguan of the city'. Xiguan preserves lots of famous traditional snacks. The most lively and popular place is definitely the Shangxia Jiu Lu.
Mouthwatering snacks
Snacks
Cantonese dim sum ranks the best in the whole country. Exquisitely made dim sums attract your eyes and stomach. Panxi Restaurant (Panxi Jiujia) creates 1,000 kinds of dim sums. Among the various choices of dim sums, you may choose the most typical ones: Shrimp Dumpling, Steamed Shaomai, Steamed Vermicelli Roll and so on.
Shuang Pi Nai (Double-Skin Milk): Nanxin Shuang Pi Nai is the specialty of Nanxin Milk Store on the Xia Jiu Lu. Simmered milk has a frozen cover made of the mixture of egg white and milk, Hence the name Double-Skin Milk. When finished, this food appears to be pure white and semisolid. It tastes soft and sweet. And most importantly, it has much nutritional value, good for your health.
Jidi Zhou (Jidi Porridge): Jidi Zhou served in the Wuzhan Ji Restaurant is the most famous of all. It has been a noted snack bar since the early 1900s.
Liuhua Porridge City: inside the Liuhua Park, Liuhua Lu
Yuntun Mian (Wonton Noodle): Go to Shangxia Jiu Lu, Xihua Lu and Renmin Lu. You will find many eateries that serve Wonton Noodles. Cantonese like to have the delicious Yuntun Miao for breakfast.
Chang Fen (Steamed Vermicelli Roll): This featured snack is popular among local people. It is now a must-serve in nearly allteahouses and night markets.
Guiling Gao: Being afraid of suffering from excessive internal heat, Cantonese love to have Guiling Gao. That is a kind of brown jelly that holds the shape of the vessel. It is said the Guiling Gao can clear internal heat. The bitterer, the better.
Fruits: fruits are not in short supply in the city. Litchi, mangos, bananas, carambola, longans and pineapples come into the market in season.
Local Specialties
Herbal Tea-Drinking is a longtime habit for local people. Herbal tea can eliminate summer heat from the human body and cure the sore throats caused by winter dryness. Wang Laoji Herbal Tea is the most famous local tea.
The local people like tea-drinking, especially in the morning. Teahouses are all filled up before 11:00 in the morning.
Tangshui literarily means Sweet Water, but actually it is somewhat like a soft drink with the ingredients being fruits and vegetables. The local people are partial to Tangshui. They regard it as nutritious food. 'Boiled' Tangshui is a hot drink and the 'frozen' one is the soft drink. The most popular Tangshui store is the Taiping Guan Icehouse on Beijing Lu.
Yexiao (Midnight Snack) is one of the local population's customs. It is usually taken after 10 p.m.; hence the name Midnight Snack. Some people like to cook the meal themselves; others invite a few friends to have Yexiao at a teahouse. Nearly every teahouse serves Midnight Snacks.
Guangzhou Nightlife
As one of the first Chinese cities that was opened to the outside world, Guangzhou is definitely a pioneer in introducing fresh overseas trends in the field of entertainment. And it is easy to find a place to relax in such a big city.
...
As one of the first Chinese cities that was opened to the outside world, Guangzhou is definitely a pioneer in introducing fresh overseas trends in the field of entertainment. And it is easy to find a place to relax in such a big city.
If you'd like to improve your health, there are golf courses, tennis courts and bowling clubs. If you just want to relax, the Karaoke parlors and pubs are good choices. Or you can take a boat on the Zhujiang (Pearl River) to enjoy the charming night scenery of the city.
Yue Ju (Cantonese Opera) is an opera style popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau and wherever overseas Chinese are found in Southeast Asia. It is sung and read in Guangzhou dialect. The vocals rise and fall in ever changing cadences, and the melodies are harmonious and graceful. You can have a listen when you are traveling there.
Pearl River Night Cruise
The night scene viewed on the Zhujiang (the Pearl River) is so enchanting that you must have a look. The best way is by boat. The trip will start from the Xidi Dock and end at the Guangzhou Bridge. There are more than thirty attractive areas along the bank.
The schedules are 18:00 - 20:00, 20:00 - 21:30 and 20:30 - 22:30. It costs about CNY38 (or CNY48 including CNY10 for dinner) for tourist boat and about CNY68 (CNY98 including dinner expenditure) for deluxe boat. (The ticket fare is just for your reference.)
Address: Da Shatou Dock, Yanjiang Lu
Transportation: you can take bus 182, 184, 188, 125, 36, 44 543 to get to the dock.
Bars & Pubs
Pearl River Night Cruise
Three famous bar streets: Binjiang Lu, Huanshi Lu and Bai'e Tan, are the best known in Guangzhou. Binjiang Lu Bar Street is by the bank of the Zhujiang (Pearl River), and has lovely scenery. Huanshi Lu Bar Street is located in the city center. However, the Bai'e Tan Bar Street, located at Changdi Lu on the bank of Bai'e Tan (White Goose Pond), is the most exotic.
Amigo
Location: B03, Bai'e Tan Bar Street, Fangcun
The French pub downstairs is divided into compartments with wooden barriers and wooden winding stairs. Saddles, whips, western historical paintings, and antique wine bottles decorate every corner of the pub. A small western restaurant upstairs is a good place to enjoy the enticing Zhujiang (the Pearl River).
Golf Club
Location: at the north gate of Yuexiu Park, Huanshi Zhong Lu
There is a big outdoor garden in the Golf Club. The environment is tranquil and charming.
23 Club
Location: Floor 1, Guangdong International Electronic Mansion, No. 403, Huanshi Dong Lu
Baby Face
Location: Aiqun Mansion, No.83, Changdi Lu
Bridge House
Location: at the south gate of the Guangdong Arts Gallery, No.38, Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island
Party World
Location: Floor 1, Huihua Business Building, No.80, Xianlie Zhong Lu
Cinemas
China Plaza Theater
Location: Floor 8, Zhonghua Square, No.33, Zhongshan San Lu
It is the first five-star cinema in the city and it ranks as one of the Top Ten box office cinemas in China.
Yonghan Cinema
Location: No.186, Beijing Lu, Yuexiu District
It is easy to find in the commercial center of Beijing Lu.
Churches in Guangzhou
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral
...Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Occupying 0.68 acres (2,754 square meters), it is the most magnificent cathedral in Guangzhou. It is not only the largest Gothic cathedral in China and Southeast Asia, but also one of the four stone made Gothic cathedrals in the world. It consists of a main hall and two side halls on each side. All the walls and pillars are made of granite. Its period of construction lasted from 1863 to 1888, lasting around 25 years. It opens to the public in mornings and Catholics enjoy entry priority. Photo-taking is not allowed while inside.
Location: No. 556, Jiubuqian, Middle Yide Road
Transportation: Travelers are suggested to take the Guangzhou subway line 2 or line 6 to Haizhu Square Station and exit the station at Exit B1/B2 to Yide Road. Then walk along Yide Road to arrive at the cathedral.
Tel: (020)83392860; (020)83399675
Shamian Catholic Church Our Lady of Lourdes
Built in 1890, it is located on the southern part of Shamian Island, Guangzhou. It covers an area of about 466 square yards (389 square meters). Besides the main hall, there is a grotto and a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in its courtyard.
Location: No. 14, Shamian Avenue
Mass Time: 07:00 from Monday to Saturday and 08:30 on Sunday
Transportation: Take subway line 1 or line 6 to Huangsha Station and get out of the station from Exit F. Walk to Shamian Island to find it.
Opening Hours: It opens from 06:00 to 11:00 and from 14:30 to 17:30 during weekdays and from 06:00 to 17:30 on Saturdays and holidays.
Tel: (020)81217858
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral
Location: No. 26, Shanhehou Street, Yuexiu District
Mass Time: On Sunday: 10:00 (English); 15:00 (Chinese)
Transportation: Take the subway line 6 to Dongshankou Station and exit the station at Exit F. Then take a taxi to the cathedral. The distance from exit to cathedral is around 1.5 miles (2.5km) and the fee is around CNY10.
Henan Baogang Catholic Church
Location: No. 4, Chongzhengli, Baozhengzhi Street, Tongfu Middle Road, Haizhu District
Mass Time: 07:00 from Monday to Saturday; 08:00 on Sunday
Transportation: Take the subway line 2 to the 2nd Worker’s Culture Palace Station and exit at Exit D to Tongfu Middle Road. Then walk along this road until you see an ICBC then turn south to the destination.
Tel: 34372498
Christian Churches
Fangcun Christian Church
Location: No. 27, Xinyi Road, Fangcun District
Sunday Worship: 09:30 (Mandarin); 14:00 (Cantonese)
Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Fangcun Station and exit at Exit B2. Walk along Fangcun Avenue East to Xinyi Road and go along that road to the destination.
Tel: (020)81580441
Dongshan Christian Church
Location: No. 9, Sibei Tongjin, Yuexiu District
Sunday Worship: About ten Prayer Meetings such as Intercession, Prayers for Healing, Women’s Prayer Meeting, Men’s Prayer Meeting and so on are held on Sunday
Transportation: Take Subway line 6 to Dongshankou Station and exit at Exit E or F, and then walk to reach the destination.
Tel: (020)87776305
Henan Christian Church
Location: No. 23, Hongde Fifth Lane, Hongde Road
Sunday Worship: 09:30 (Mandarin); 12:00 (Cantonese)
Transportation: Take local bus line 9, 10, 16, 31, 79, 114, 183, 188, 226, etc to Hongde Road Station or bus line 131b, 989 to Tongfu West Road Station and then walk to the destination.
Tel: (020)84422935
Zion Christian Church
Location: No. 392, Middle Renmin Road, Yuexiu District
Sunday Worship: 09:30 (Mandarin & Cantonese); 12:30 (Cantonese); 19:30 (Chinese); group activity (in Chinese and English)
Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Ximenkou Station and exit at Exit A. Walk along the Zhongshan 7th Road to Renmin Middle Road and walk southward to find it.
Tel: (020)81889054
Guangxiao Christian Church
Facing to the east, it has an appearance of Notre Dame de Paris being seen from the front gate. It combines Chinese and Gothic styles.
Location: No. 29, Guangxiao Road.
Sunday Worship: 09:00 to 10:30
Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Ximenkou Station and exit at Exit C to reach Guangxiao Road. Walk along Guangxiao Road for around 109 yards (100m) northward to find it.
Tel: (020)81087837
Shifu Church
Location: No. 54, Fengyuanzheng Street, West Longjin Road, Liwan District
Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Changshou Road Station and exit at Exit B. Look for Baoyuan Road and go along this road to West Longjin Road to find the destination.
Tel: (020)81727472
Shahe Church
Location: 1F, Block C, No. 87, Lianquan Road
Sunday Worship: 09:00 (Cantonese); 14:00 (Mandarin)
Tel: (020)37365846
Shiqiao Church
Location: No. 80, Shabei Road, Shatou Street, Panyu District
Sunday Worship: 09:00 (Mandarin); 13:30 (Cantonese & Mandarin)
Tel: (020)84895541
Chini Church
Location: Jixian New Village, Chini Town, Huadu District
Sunday Worship: 10:00 to 11:30
Tel: (020)86841710
Ci’en Church
Location: G11-12, No. 18, Xinjie Industry Avenue, Xinhua Street, Huadu District
Sunday Worship: 09:30 (Mandarin & Cantonese); 14:30 (Cantonese)
Tel: (020)86869567
Christ Church Shamian (Anglican)
Location: 60 Shamian South Street, Liwan District
Sunday Worship: 9:30 Sunday Service (in Cantonese / Mandarin); 11:00 Mandarin/English Service
Transportation: Take subway line 1 or line 6 to Huangsha Station and exit at Exit F to Shamian Island. Then follow the signs to find it.
Tel: (020) 81217950
Church of Our Saviour (Anglican)
Location: No. 184, Wanfu Road, Yuexiu District
Sunday Worship: 09:00 (Cantonese); 11:00 & 19:30 (Mandarin)
Transportation: Take local bus line 7, 24, 35, 36, 61, 182, 194, etc to Wanfu Road Station and walk westward to find it.
Tel: (020)83335778
Top China Tours
$238 Per Day
Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
...Read more
Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
This is a private, full-day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou. After you are picked up in your hotel lobby in the early morning, you will take a bullet train to Hangzhou. This is the fastest way to Hangzhou and you can experience train speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. Your tour begins at one of Hangzhou's signature sites, the West Lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to see the top ten West Lake scenic views. You will then be taken to experience the wonderful cuisine of Hangzhou at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit Faxi temple, a well-known Temple dating back to the Jin Dynasty. See its famous wooden Buddha. Here, you will see fewer tourists and more locals. Finally, enjoy a cup of green tea when you visit the famous Longjing village to see wild fields of Longjing tea bushes where the locals produce the world famous green tea- Longjing Tea. In the village, all locals are tea farmers and you will see the entire procedure of making the famous tea and will get the chance to taste the best quality emperor tea. Afterwards, you will take the bullet train back to Shanghai and you will be returned to your hotel.
$150 Per Day
Guangzhou
Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou
Arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, you will be met and transferred to hotel, then visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall is a very famous historical scenic spot. It is in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. After that proceed to visit the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. It is a unique site for offering up sacrifices to worship ancestors of 72 Chen families in Guangdong. This ancestral temple is also the largest, best preserved and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.
...Read moreDay 1 Arrive in Guangzhou
Arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, you will be met and transferred to hotel, then visit Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall is a very famous historical scenic spot. It is in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. After that proceed to visit the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family. It is a unique site for offering up sacrifices to worship ancestors of 72 Chen families in Guangdong. This ancestral temple is also the largest, best preserved and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.
Day 2 Guanzhou Tour
After breakfast, you will go to Yuexiu Park first, the largest and the most famous park in downtown Guangzhou. There are three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain. Then you will visit Temple of Six Banyan Trees, which is one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou and located on the Liurong Road (meaning the Six Banyan Trees Road). The Nanyue King Tomb Museum is a must-see Guangzhou attraction, which dates back to 2,000 years ago, is the earliest large scale painted stone chamber tomb ever found south of the Five Ridges. Buried with the tomb owner in a jade shroud are a gold seal and a lot of exquisite jade adornments. It has become a world famous museum. After the day tour you will be transferred to airport for your next destination.
$53 Per Day
Pingyao Highlights Walking Tour
Pingyao Highlights Walking Day Tour
With our guide to know the Ancient Pingyao better!
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00 or 08:30, then show you the ticket office to get the ticket for the museums we will visit later.
...Read morePingyao Highlights Walking Day Tour
With our guide to know the Ancient Pingyao better!
Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:00 or 08:30, then show you the ticket office to get the ticket for the museums we will visit later.
First we will visit the 700 years old City wall, We will climb up from south gate and have a walk on the wall. We are not sure how many km we can walk, because of the renovating of the wall. Normally we will walk from south gate to the Yunlu Exit.
Then visit the Confucius temple, there is a old building named Dacheng Hall which is over 840 years old. From outside, we can see the big wood joints to lift the big roof around the building which is named Dougong. Due to this design, there are less columns inside the hall for giving the big space for the statues and the prayer. We have chance to see the Confucius statue and learn the philosophy of Confucius. If you like, you can pray for you and your children to get better study.
There is the Paper Cutting master named Wentao nearby the exit of Confucius temple. She is very smart and create the new style paper cutting with much more details and good wishes on it. Her products are made by hanks. It is worth to visit and buy as a souvenir from Pingyao. From the table standing and wall hangings. Please remember, take the red one because of red is the traditional and happy color. But the white one is the best. It is really difficult to choose, because of all of them are really nice.
Then you can have coffee break or tea break if you need at Chummy coffee, after this, visit the City god temple (ChenghuangMiao) which is most beautiful temple inside the wall. Because of the roof is covered by the colorful glazed tiles. There is not only city god and also the three money gods, Now you know why pingyao was the financial center.
Next we will visit the Ancient government building, to see the pingyao politics center in the ancient time. It is the complete building with officials bed room, kitchen and private garden. Follow the guide to look the official’s life from the 250km far away from the hometown.
Have a stroll in the alley to the Rishengchang exchange bank, which is the first bank all of china.You can not miss it.
After lunch, walk to the Ming and Qing street, this is the shopping street full of the stores on the both side of street. You can find alot things here , from post card to lacquered boxes, and wall panels. One more place to see, it is the Armed escort agency also named security and transport service for the business man before the bank founded.
Inlcusions
1.private english speaking tour guide servcie
2.bottle water for the tour