Location：In the hinterland of the Pearl River Delta, under the jurisdiction of Foshan City, adjacent to Guangzhou and Zhuhai. It boasts convenient transportation and is one of the important cradles of Lingnan culture and cuisine.
Best Travel Season：March-May (mild spring weather, ideal for outdoor visits); September-November (dry autumn, with concentrated food festival activities).
Transportation：
High-speed rail/intercity rail: From Guangzhou South Station to Shunde Station, it takes about 15 minutes; from Shenzhen to Shunde, about 1 hour. Intercity rails cover major towns (e.g., Daliang, Ronggui) in the district.
Self-driving: Connected to surrounding cities via Guangfo Expressway and Dongxin Expressway. Renting a car or taking a taxi in the city makes it easy to visit food landmarks in various towns.
II. Must-Try Cuisine
Classic Cantonese Dishes
Sashimi (Yu Sheng): Shunde-style sashimi emphasizes knife skills and freshness, served with over ten ingredients like peanuts and shredded ginger, tender and refreshing (recommended: "You Kou Fu," "Tian Ran Ju").
Double-Skin Milk (Shuang Pi Nai): Made from water buffalo milk, with distinct layers and rich milk flavor. "Minxin Old Shop" and "Renxin Old Shop" are century-old brands not to be missed.
Roast Meat: Crispy roast duck and honey-glazed char siu are signatures, with crispy skin, tender meat, and unique sauce. Try "Shao E Hui" or "Daliang Jinbang Roast Meat."
Local Snacks
Lunjiao Cake: A fermented rice cake, sweet and chewy. "Lunjiao Cake Family" inherits ancient craftsmanship.
Chencun Vermicelli: Thin rice noodles, suitable for stir-frying or steaming. "Huang Dan Ji Chencun Vermicelli Restaurant" is a classic choice.
Jun'an Steamed Pork: Whole pork steamed slowly, with rich meat aroma, served with special dip. Experience authentic flavor at "Jun'an Nansha Restaurant."
III. Must-Visit Attractions
Qinghui Garden
One of the four famous Lingnan gardens, integrating Suzhou-style garden and Lingnan architectural features. With exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, ancient trees, and lotus ponds, it's a perfect place to appreciate Lingnan gardening.
Shunde Food Museum
Through interactive exhibitions, dining utensils, and folk customs restoration, it tells the history of Shunde cuisine. There's an experience area to make double-skin milk by hand.
Fengjian Ancient Village
Known as the "Pearl of Lingnan Water Towns," with many ancient bridges (e.g., Mingyuan Bridge, Jiji Bridge) and crisscrossing waterways. Take a gondola tour to enjoy the leisure of "small bridges, flowing water, and families."
Changlu Tourist and Leisure Resort
Integrating theme park, zoo, and hot springs, suitable for family trips. Experience amusement rides, watch animal shows, and stay overnight to enjoy rural scenery.
IV. Itinerary Suggestion (2-3 Days)
Day 1: Food Exploration
Arrive in the morning and head to Daliang Town. Start with double-skin milk at "Minxin Old Shop" to awaken your taste buds. Have lunch with sashimi at "You Kou Fu." Visit Qinghui Garden in the afternoon to enjoy garden beauty. Dine on roast meat at "Shao E Hui" for dinner, then stroll Daliang Dongcheng Road Food Street at night.
Day 2: Culture and Water Town
Visit Shunde Food Museum in the morning and experience making double-skin milk. Have Chencun vermicelli for lunch (recommended "Huang Dan Ji"). In the afternoon, go to Fengjian Ancient Village, take a boat tour, then walk through ancient bridges and lanes. Have Jun'an steamed pork for dinner at a village restaurant.
Day 3 (Optional): Family Fun
Spend the whole day at Changlu Resort, experience amusement rides and interact with animals. Have Lingnan-style dishes for lunch in the park. Before departure in the evening, buy souvenirs like almond cakes and bengsha (crispy pastries).
V. Tips
Most Shunde cuisines are made to order, and some old shops require queuing. It's recommended to dine off-peak (e.g., before 11:00 for lunch, before 17:30 for dinner).
Local food is mostly light and fresh, with some dishes slightly sweet. Those who are not used to it can inform the restaurant in advance to adjust the taste.
Attractions and food in towns are scattered. Self-driving or renting shared cars is more flexible. City buses can reach major attractions but have longer intervals.
