Heard about lavish delicacies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), but not sure what to do or where to go? Follow these routes to have a mouthwatering journey of the GBA's culinary wonders! Gourmands will unveil hidden gems and iconic dishes at time-honored restaurants and old districts while enjoying the beautiful landscape.
Day 1: Guangzhou
Recommended route: Xihua Road - Yongqing Fang - Canton Tower - Pearl River Night Cruise
西华路、西关永庆坊、广州塔、珠江夜游
Acclaimed as one of the food capitals of China, Guangzhou is the birthplace of Cantonese dim sum. Xihua Road and Enning Road, where Yongqing Fang is located, are must-visit food streets in Guangzhou. Here you can find a variety of time-honored restaurants and experience the authentic flavor of Guangzhou through Cantonese snacks and desserts, such as stone-grounded rice noodle rolls, wontons, beef offal, and imitation shark fin soup (with chicken, bean vermicelli, and mushroom as main ingredients but without any shark fins or shark meat).
Photo: Nanfang Daily
Day 2: Foshan
Recommended route: Foshan Ancestral Temple and Lingnan Tiandi - Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park - Qinghui Garden and surrounding area - Shunde OCT Harbour PLUS - Feng Cheng Shi Du - Shaliao river food street - Lubao river food street - Sky Eye Ferris Wheel in Wanda Plaza (Jinshazhou Branch)
禅城祖庙-岭南新天地、长鹿旅游休博园、顺德清晖园片区（包含华盖里街区, 金榜上街等顺德传统美食街区）、华侨城欢乐海岸PLUS、凤城食都、沙寮河鲜美食街、芦苞河鲜美食街、天空之眼摩天轮
Speciality: Shishan Town's Dading bitter melon - Yanbu eggplant - Diaosidan bamboo shoots 狮山大顶苦瓜、大盐步秋茄、桂城三山吊丝丹笋
Foshan's Shunde is one of UNESCO's "World Gourmet Capital" cities, which is also known as the "cradle of the best Cantonese chefs." The Shunde OCT Harbour PLUS gathers over 100 restaurants and food stalls selling Shunde snacks like Lunjiao rice cake and double-skin milk, making the place a perfect choice to savor Shunde's delicacies.
Photo: Nanfang Daily
Lingnan Tiandi near the Foshan Ancestral Temple is an ideal spot to experience Foshan's local culture and cuisine as well. It's home to historical buildings as well as classic Cantonese restaurants, Foshan souvenir shops, international restaurants, and bars.
Photo: Nanfang Daily
Day 3: Dongguan
Recommended route: Xinyuan Food Culture Museum - Tao Heung food culture tourism area - Jiajiamei food culture experience center - Dongguan Tea wine tourism expo park - Guanfu preserved meat culture hall- Zhongxing Road - Daxi Road Historical and Cultural Block
鑫源食品文化旅游区、稻香饮食文化旅游区、道滘佳佳美饮食文化体验馆、东莞茶酒文旅博览园、莞府腊味文化生活馆、中兴路-大西路历史文化街区
If you stick around for food in Dongguan, take a stroll to the old part of the city, and you must not miss out on roasted goose rice noodles, fish tofu, Daojiao guozheng zongzi (rice dumpling), and Dongguan cured meat.
Among them, the tightly-wrapped Daojiao guozheng zongzi is rich in flavor, with glutinous rice, salted egg yolks, pork belly, lotus seeds, green beans, and spices as main ingredients, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. You can buy a delicious one at a random restaurant on the street such as Jiajiamei.
Photo: Nanfang Daily
Chua Lam, a famous gourmet in China, once stopped at Daojiao deliberately during a trip to buy such zongzis. "My favorite zongzis in Guangdong are those from Daojiao," he said.
Day 4: Zhuhai & Macao
Recommended route: Lovers' Road - the Fisher Girl Statue - Zhuhai Opera House (Huafa New Land) - Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort - Beishan Grand Courtyard
情侣路滨海魅力风情带、珠海渔女、珠海大剧院(海韵城·华发新天地)、珠海长隆水上乐园、北山大院
Zhuhai's seafood is the city's unique tone of flavor. In Beishan Grand Courtyard, you can savor well-cooked fresh prawns and feel the intoxicating flavor of the coastal city, while Japanese, Thai, and other foreign cuisines are available as well. Furthermore, some of the outdoor camping activities and barbecues decorate the city's evenings.
Photo: Official WeChat account of the converged media center of Zhuhai's Xiangzhou District
In addition, Zhuhai is close to Macao, where you can enjoy classic Macao specialities such as Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop buns, and egg rolls.
Photo: Official WeChat account of Macao Government Tourism Office
Day 5: Hong Kong
Recommended route: Victoria Peak - Hong Kong Cultural Centre - Hong Kong Space Museum - Avenue of Stars - Golden Bauhinia Square - "A Symphony of Lights" multi-media show
太平山, 香港文化中心, 香港太空馆, 星光大道, 金紫荆广场, "幻彩咏香江"灯光汇演
Hong Kong's culinary culture has a unique cosmopolitan style. In addition to Hong Kong-style milk tea, fish ball, roast goose, wonton noodle and other snacks, many Michelin restaurants are lined up in the streets to offer a wide range of delicious and inexpensive dining options.
Photo: Official WeChat account of Hong Kong Tourism Board
Victoria Peak, known simply as The Peak, is a must-see Hong Kong destination, offering iconic views of skyscraper-flanked Victoria Harbour, Kowloon peninsula and craggy mountain peaks. Here you will see snack shops serving refreshments such as Hong Kong-style egg waffles, cafes serving drinks and snacks such as egg tarts, Cantonese herbal soups and Taiwanese-style bubble teas, eateries serving Cantonese wonton noodles and Western cuisines, as well as tea houses.
Source: GDToday
Reporter: Holly
Editor: Olivia, Nan, Monica, Jerry, Lyu Yun