What to eat in Guangzhou?
The most famous Guangzhou 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 Shangxiajiu Road in Guangzhou City.

White cut chicken	Baiyun Trotter	White boiled shrimp
Wonton Noodles	Sampan Porridge	Lachang Noodles

Where to eat in Guangzhou?
Guangzhou food is renowned both inside and outside of China. All the regional varieties of cuisine can be found in Guangzhou. The fourteen Gourmet streets, scattered in the 12 districts and counties, are based on the eight great traditions of Chinese cuisine. They also boast Western food, Asian food and traditional Guangdong cuisine, all of which are food and taste landmarks.

Food streets in Guangzhou

Huifudong Gourmet Street
Location: Yushan Road, Huifudong Road, Shufang Street, Close to Beijinglu Pedestrian Street.
This area features Lingnan cuisine. Traditional Lingnan food and delicacies can be found on Yushan Road. Huifudong Road offers traditional Lingnan food and Southeast Asian food. A food park is located on Shufangjie.
For visitors, this area is renowned for its large number of fashionable people, foreign style food and few parking lots. Close to Beijinglu Pedestrian Street, it boasts Yuenan cuisine, Indian curry, Korean BBQ, Japanese Sushi and Thai Tom Yum Kong.

Shamian Island
Location: Shamian Island with an area of 0.3 square kilometers
Shamian Island is renowned for its unique European architecture, exotic atmosphere, and spectacular river view. This place offers restaurants of different countries, fashionable pubs, 5 star hotels and Chinese teahouses.
All kinds of bars are scattered in the European-style buildings. The island has 15 dining places including White Swan Hotel, Victory Hotel, Shamian Hotel, Qiaomei Shijia, Lan Kwai Fong, Jiaojiangnan, Railway Western food and Rose Garden. Visitors can access all the major cuisines around the world on this small island. Many visitors are from Western countries. It is an ideal place to close friends to chat. The fare is not cheap though, about 30 RMB each person.

Seafood Gourmet Street, Shijiuchong
Location: the southern end of Wanqingsha Town, about 1500 meters long and 30-50meters wide
The central area houses aquatic products trading dock and sightseeing portand leisure platform. Guests can also take a tour on the sea. The coastal gourmet area features Southeast Asian characteristics. It has unique aquatic products, farm products and local specialties and special restaurants. Eight boats are also available for tourists to voyage on the sea.  

Local Restaurants in Guanzghou

Guangzhou Restaurant
Specialities: Wenchang Chicken, Boiled Chicken, Shrimp Dumpling, Durian Crisp Cake...
Wenchang Branch: No.2, Wenchang Road (South)
Bus routes: No.2, 3, 6 (getting off at Daihe Road Stop)
Opening hour: 07:00-22:00
Tiyudong Branch: No.112, Tiyu Road (East), Tianhe District
Bus routes: No.62, 180, 551
Opening hour: 07:30-15:00 17:00-22:00
Binjiangxi Branch: No.20, Binjiang Road (West)
Bus routes: No.8, 131A, 131 B (getting off at Binjiangxi Road Stop)
Opening hour: 07:00-22:00

Taotao Ju Jiujia (Taotao Ju Restaurant)
Specialities: Steamed Bread with Milk and Eggs, Shrimp Dumpling, Ox and Mutton Haslets Soup, Chicken Feet, Roast Goose
Location: No.20, Dishifu Road

Lianxiang Lou (Liangxiang Resturant)
Specialities: Lotus-seed-paste Mooncake, Lotus Bun, Wife Cake
Location: No.67, Dishifu Road, Liwan District

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