Canton Tower
No.222, Yuexiang West Road, Guangzhou
+020-8933-8222
Canton Tower, a popular landmark in Guangzhou which is easily recognized by its unique twisted shape, lies at the south bank of the Pearl River. It is also known as the ‘Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower’. With a height of 604 meters, it is the tallest TV tower of China. You can have a birds-eye view of the whole city from the Observation Deck situated at a breathtaking 448 meters high. At night, if you take a Pearl River night cruise, you will feel the breeze in your hair as you immerse yourself in the fabulous light show from the tower.
Opening Hours:
9:30am - 10:30pm
Open Daily
9:30am - 10:30pm
Open Daily
Tao Tao Ju
#3002, 63 Linhe W Rd, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
+020-8981-0722
Dim Sum (small bite-sized dishes) is the most well-known and popular form of Cantonese cuisine. For Cantonese people, Dim Sum is the traditionally taken at brunch and also as an essential part of the daily routine. Tao Tao Ju, established in 1880, is one of the best dim sum restaurant and is also one of the oldest Cantonese Restaurants in Guangzhou. Here, dim sum dishes are served traditionally at the table on steaming hot trolleys. Tao Tao Ju has authentic dim sum, like shrimp dumplings, Shaomai, Pork Bun and Rice noodle rolls.
Enjoying the Dim Sum with tea, that’s how a wonderful day starts in Guangzhou.
Opening Hours:
10am - 9:30pm
Open Daily
10am - 9:30pm
Open Daily
Xiao Bing Sheng
#B219b, Parc Central, 218 Tianhe Rd, Guangzhou
+020-3428-6018
Xiao Bing Sheng is the youngest Cantonese restaurant branch of Bingsheng restaurant group. Here you will find accessibly priced, small authentic dishes. Special Barbecued Chicken in a Kiln is highly recommended, the whole chicken is juicy and super tender. Black Char Siew is one of the headliners, each piece has well-bedded fat-meat inside covered by a caramelized crunchy layer. For desserts, Bread with Milk Sauce is must-try, white soft bread filled with rich milk sauce inside. It tastes amazing when still in warm.
Opening Hours:
11am – 3pm
4:30am – 10pm
Open Daily
11am – 3pm
4:30am – 10pm
Open Daily
Yayuan Restaurant
No.14 Chao Tian Road, Guangzhou
+86-20-8335-5808
Hiding in an alley in an old residential area, Yayuan is a local favorite restaurant serving bites to go. Since its opening in 1985, it has always been on the ‘must-see’ list in Guangzhou. Their signature dish, fried yellow croaker with sweet soy sauce and garlic is absolutely incredible. The whole fish tastes crispy on the outside, but the inside flesh is super fresh and tender. Don’t let the simple, unadorned shop front put you off! This place is one of the best in the city.
Opening Hours:
11am - 12am
11am - 12am
Baihua Dessert Store
No. 210, Wenming Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
+86-20-8384-6324
Baihua Dessert Store is in a quaint old neighbourhood and has been serving locals there for over thirty years. The store menu is little bit overwhelming, as it offers over 100 desserts, partly because each type of sweet soup has many different toppings. One of the signature desserts is the phoenix golden milk paste that is made of milk and egg yolk. It melts in your mouth immediately with delicious sweetness. Sitting in the store, listening to the neighbours chatting, eating a bowl of sweet soup, it is a good way to feel typical Guangzhou local life.
Opening Hours:
9:30am - 12am
9:30am - 12am
Hope and Sesame
No.58 Miaoqian West Street, Dongshankou, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
+86-189-9841-8723
Hope and Sesame is the first Speakeasy bar in Guangzhou. It was voted one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2019. From its outside appearance, it is an old bing sutt store (bing sutt is the traditional cold drinking house, but serves western snacks as well). Through the small hall, pull the back door open and the intoxicating light comes into sight. Inside the bar, modern interior design and wide selection of wines are a sharp contrast to the outside. Every cocktail here is lovingly made to order by the bartenders.
Opening Hours:
7pm - 2am
7pm - 2am