Guangzhou is also known as "Yangcheng","Suicheng" and "Huacheng". After more than two thousand years of ups and downs, its reputation as "Food Capital" and "Tourism Capital" has resounded throughout the world. Recently, a good friend of Lushan who was studying abroad came to China on a business trip. He specially set aside a few days to come to Guangzhou to find Lushan and catch up with him. He must treat him well!

"Eating in Guangzhou" is famous at home and abroad. In addition, my friends have been chasing my food program "Xinzhi Food" and always complain that there is something to watch but not to eat. This time, I am very energetic. I must take her to eat all over Guangzhou. However, you may not be able to taste all of Guangzhou's delicacies even in a month. How can a few days be enough? The only way to concentrate the essence is to take her to taste the most authentic "Laoguang" flavor and explore the most "Internet celebrity" tourist attractions!

Friends can solve the most popular attractions such as Guangzhou Tower and Chimelong on their own, but the tourist god will not lead the way. Coinciding with the release of the "2019 Guangzhou Cuisine Must-Eat List" by a certain review website, the inspiration for this "Lushen Food Map" came from this time. I selected several good shops with both strength and fame from the list, combined with nearby attractions, and took her to eat and play, explore Guangzhou's authentic food, and explore the culture of a thousand-year-old commercial capital.

DAY 1

[Renxin Sweet Products]

My friend was playing in Chimelong with his family the day before, and it was already afternoon when he came back to the city after staying overnight. She loves sweets as much as I do, and always wants to go to Laoxiguan, so Lushen chose an old dessert shop near the destination to meet her-Renxin Desserts.

Renxin was founded in 1952 and has many branches in Guangzhou. It is a time-honored brand in the dessert industry. The tourist god chose this one located on Duobao Road, Liwan District. The decoration design still retains the chandeliers, window grilles, etc. of Laoxiguan, which is very delicious. Double skin milk and ginger milk are the first choices in the store. Renxin has won the title of "District-level Intangible Cultural Heritage" based on his skills in making double skin milk. Looking at the wall full of honors, I am naturally confident in the production!

The categories on the menu are very rich, and the store carefully distinguishes the size of the portions. Friends who want to try more can choose several small desserts. Lu Shen and his friend each ordered red bean double skin milk and ginger milk.

Renxin Double Skin Milk really didn't let us down. The red beans are spread over the entire bowl of noodles and gently spoon them open. The aroma of milk comes to your nostrils. Double skin milk is made of buffalo milk and looks snow-white and smooth. First, try a sip of pure double skin milk without red beans. It is tender, smooth and sweet, and sweeter than ordinary milk. Add a small spoonful of soft red beans, which is sweet to your heart.

Jiang Chuang-Nai is also very excellent. Generally, the ginger-flavored food eaten outside only has a slight ginger flavor, but the ginger milk here is very strong! Looking at the surface, ginger milk is slightly thinner than double skin milk, and the color will also be slightly yellow. A light sip on the spoon will not choke the nose, but the ginger flavor will be stimulated after the ginger hits the milk in the mouth and quickly conquers the taste buds. This spicy stimulation is only for a moment, and friends who don't like spicy food can accept it. After the spicy taste, the milky taste gradually became prominent. The three flavors of spicy taste, milky taste and sweet taste neutralized each other, wiping away the tiredness of the past two days of play and travel.

Lushen TIPs: Double skin milk can be used cold/hot, and hot double skin milk has a more prominent milk flavor; ginger milk can only be eaten hot, so it is recommended to taste it as soon as possible to maintain the taste.

Address: 1st Floor, No. 342 Duobao Road, Liwan District

[Yongqingfang]

With a good mood after eating dessert, we came to "Yongqing Square". Yongqingfang is located on Yongqing Street, Enning Road, Liwan District. It is a historical district revitalization project on Enning Road. Mentioning Enning Road is believed to be a fond memory of many old Guangzhou people: Tongzhipu, Jinsheng Theater, Bahe Guild Hall... It records the lives of generations of Guangzhou people, and Yongqingfang is a microcosm of old Guangzhou.

Maintaining the principle of repairing the old as before, Yongqingfang, which hides in Xiguan, has its own Xiguan style: you can view all the elements of the old Xiguan such as Mashi Road, Tanggu Gate, and Manchu Window. If you want to go to Pearl River New City to visit modern Guangzhou, then if you want to visit modern Guangzhou, you must come to Yongqingfang.

During the Qing Dynasty, the country implemented a policy of closing the country to the outside world. Only the thirteen banks in Guangzhou allowed foreign trade. This made Guangzhou the only port for "one-stop trade" and made Guangzhou Xiguan the most prosperous commercial area in China at that time. The accumulation of wealth attracted wealthy businessmen, gentry and celebrities to settle down, and Xiguan Dawu flourished.

However, with the changes of the city, the old Xiguan House is no longer dazzling, and only a few have been preserved. Today, in addition to several complete Xiguan Daya buildings such as the Chen Family Temple, they can only be seen on the revitalized Yongqing Street.

Of course, today's Yongqingfang is not just Xiguan Dawu. This area of about 100,000 square meters also includes Bruce Lee's former residence, traditional handicraft workshops, leisure teahouses, etc. If you want to experience the atmosphere of old Guangzhou, you may wish to come here and walk through Mashi Street, touch green bricks and tiles, pull the door, and try to be a "Xiguan Family".

Travel God TIPs: There are many protected buildings near Yongqingfang, please pay attention to tourism civilization.

Address: No. 19, Yongqing Street, Liwan District

[Litchi Bay Chung]

Along Enning Road, we go northbound. About 1 kilometer away from Yongqingfang is the "Litchi Bay Chung".

The history of Litchi Bay can be traced back to the beginning of Guangzhou's city. At that time, Lu Jia planted flowers, lotus roots and lychees along the river, hence the name "Litchi Bay". As the saying goes,"A bay of water is green, and lychees on both sides are red", which depicts such a beautiful landscape.

Litchi Bay is divided into old and new. The old one is located near Caihong Bridge on Liwan Road, and the new one is the now-known Chong section near Pantang. After several changes, Litchi Bay was rebuilt. Although the rebuilt Litchi Bay cannot see the beautiful scenery of lychee red on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, it also has a unique world.

Five bridges named after the ancient famous Xiguan Bridge rise in Litchi Bay have become sacred places for group photos.

A promotional video filmed earlier by Lushen about the recitation of poems, Tang and Song Dynasties was filmed here to share some qipao stills with everyone:

When you are tired from walking, you sit down and have a rest to chat about each other's current situation. Everyone is extremely busy on weekdays, and it is really rare to have such leisure time. No matter how long we haven't met between old friends, it is easy to get close. After the rest, move on. This is the Chen Lianbo Mansion, a cultural relic protection unit in Guangzhou City. Under the setting sun, the old house with historical deposits has its own ancient charm.

Unfortunately, in order to protect cultural relics, most historical sites are not open to the public. Friends who want to really visit Xiguan House can visit the Liwan District Museum next to Litchi Bay Chung.

Tips for travelers: During the Lunar New Year, Litchi Bay opens a water flower market; during the Lantern Festival, the Litchi Bay Scenic Area arranges exquisite lanterns; during the North Emperor's Birthday on the third day of the third lunar month, the Litchi Bay Scenic Area carries out folk-themed activities, including lion dance parades, Cantonese opera performances, etc. There are Renwei Temple and Liwan Lake Park next to Litchi Bay. Those who have enough time can visit them together.

Address: No. 94, Longjin West Road, Liwan District

[Zhenzhen Snack Shop]

In the blink of an eye, it was dinner time, and a friend threatened early in the morning: "You must eat the most authentic Guangzhou food!" So the travel god selected Zhenzhen snack shops, also in Liwan District and on the "must-eat list" list. It is said that the best snacks are usually hidden in the most ordinary shops. Zhen Zhen, who has been in business for 38 years, naturally has her secret to fame.

The shop is right on the roadside, located on Xihua Road. The location of the store is not large and can only accommodate up to 20 people at the same time. Although there are indoor seats, they can only sit outdoors on the roadside when there are many people. Although it is not attractive, its production has never fallen short over the years.

Beef brisket rice noodles, secret pork intestines, harmonious beef tendons, gold medal pork knuckles, refreshing beef Samsung... are all signature dishes in the store, and you can freely match them when ordering. After paying, listen quietly to the call number and pick up your own meal (remember, except for jelly food for fear of burning the guests, you have to take most food by yourself).

Although the service is not as good as other new stores, the products are enough to make up for it. You can add chopped green onion when serving your own meal, along with chili sauce, sour radish and other seasonings next to it. Someone once said: "A (Cantonese) noodle shop without sour radishes is incomplete." Add a bite when eating noodles to neutralize the salty aroma in the mouth and serve as a finishing touch for refreshing and buffering. The stock is topped with the sauce of the stewed meat to make the base particularly rich. The beef brisket is stewed and has some tough shredded muscles. A bite of rice noodle, a piece of beef brisket, and a sip of the soup are an excellent pairing.

The pork fingers have been stewed until soft and smooth, making it easy to eat.

The beef tendons are extremely delicious, as if each piece has the same richness as the sauce. The fly in the ointment is that it feels like the cooking time is a little long, and the beef tendons are too soft and have lost their chewiness. Many "chihua" are curious, why is pearl powder called "gel powder"? It is said that when chefs cook, the vermicelli and sauce will make a "j-j Every time I hear this name, I feel like seeing the sauce boiling during the cooking process, and the aroma of the mixed sauce bursts out.

If you want to taste the sauce better, remember to open the jelly powder and dip it in the sauce!

Lushen loves his family's pre-meal snacks,"salty and sour". Every bite is the taste of childhood, which helps digestion and relieves boredom.

Travel God TIPs: Go cautiously in hot weather; be careful when picking up your meal.

Address: First Floor, No. 183 Xihua Road, Liwan District

My friends were full of praise after eating, and they were full of expectations for tomorrow's trip! They still wanted to go to Huacheng Square to see our city living room at night, but the tourist god had to rush to record a program, so they didn't accompany them. A preview of tomorrow's highlights: After walking through Xiguan, it's natural to go to Laodong Mountain for a stroll, and listen to the next episode's analysis.

DAY2

[Diandude]

If you don't "drink tea", how can you count as having traveled to Guangzhou? The dim sum in Cantonese morning tea is rich and exquisite, and is very famous, and friends have been coquering it. After a good sleep the next day, we gathered at Diandude Tea House, which is on the list at noon.

The tradition of drinking morning tea by Guangzhou people can be traced back to the Tongzhi period of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty. At first, teahouses were just a place for people to drink tea and rest. Later, tea gradually became a supporting role and refreshments became rich. Drinking tea and eating refreshments has become a living habit of Guangzhou people, and the time for eating refreshments has also extended from morning to all day.

The hotel chosen by the tourist god is located on Zhongshan 4th Road. The environment is relatively spacious and the ancient Cantonese design gives people a sense of belonging.

After entering the door, the consultant lady led us to the booth by the window. She made the tea herself. Friends who don't know how to make tea don't have to worry. At first, the waiter will wash the cups for the guests and demonstrate the tea making process. Then you can choose meals based on the meal.

Barbecue pork buns are intangible cultural heritage works here, with three in each cage. The half-opened steamed buns are like lotus flowers in bud. The outer skin of the bag is soft, and the tempting fillings are exposed in the slits. The semi-fat pork belly is salty and sweet after being marinated in the sauce. Remember, you must eat the steamed buns while they are hot.

Shrimp dumplings are also must-order specialty dishes. Compared with traditional shrimp dumplings, we ordered the four-color shrimp dumplings in American ginseng soup that contained new ideas. There are four types of shrimp dumplings, which are soaked in soup made from American ginseng. The skin of the crystal Q-bomb is wrapped in several fresh prawns. Shrimp meat fiber stones are obviously different from chilled shrimp. Unfortunately, the taste of American ginseng soup is too light and inferior.

As for red rice sausage, it has become a new celebrity in the Cantonese "tea drinking" menu in recent years. The fried noodles are wrapped in red rice paste, which is full of prawns, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The soy sauce used with the rice noodles is processed to be sweeter than ordinary soy sauce, and the saltiness is greatly reduced. The most complete way to eat red rice sausage is to dip it in peanut butter and then soy sauce.

After eating several salty dishes, you might as well try dessert again. Coconut juice mango cake is the best combination in summer. The upper and lower layers of coconut juice are mixed with mango meat, making it smooth into the mouth almost without chewing. The cold taste is very cool.

Chicken egg tarts are also the signature of the store. Traditional meringue will loosen with a bite, and the egg paste is just the right concentration and sweetness. Remember to eat it while it is hot!

Frying milk with almond slices is also a good try. The liquid milk turns into cubes, giving the taste of double skin milk, but adding an extra crispy flavor of fried food. Unfortunately, there is a little too much oil on the bottom, which slightly affects the taste when eating.

We are too full to eat... but there are more refreshments in Guangzhou than that? More wonderful surprises are waiting for you to discover for yourself.

Travel God TIPs: There are many people at meals on weekends and holidays. It is recommended to queue up in advance to get the number through the official public account.

Address: No. 246, Zhongshan Fourth Road, Yuexiu District

[Lao Dongshan Small Western-style Building]

I walked out of the teahouse contentedly and walked along Zhongshan Road towards Dongshan, where I reached the Dongshankou area. We Guangzhou people often say "Miss Xiguan" and "Young Master Dongshan". This area was the place where officials and overseas Chinese families lived in modern Guangzhou, and many small foreign-style buildings were gathered here. Yesterday, I took my friends to experience the customs of Xiguan, and today I naturally have to experience the charm of Dongshan.

At the beginning of the last century, influenced by foreign trends, returned overseas Chinese built foreign-style buildings in the Dongshan area, and most of the buildings remain today. Roman columns, Gothic carved window grilles, and mixed with Chinese red walls and green tiles, each of the many overseas Chinese gardens in the Dongshankou area has its own story.

Go to Spring Garden to watch the old site where representatives lived when the Third National Congress of the Communist Party of China were held and feel the flames of the past; go to Kui Garden to admire the display of different artworks to wash the impetuous and noisy soul; go to Xinyuan to sip a cup of fragrant tea and enjoy the peaceful afternoon. Time... here, stop and stop, there is always a beautiful figure worth picking up.

After visiting the five major overseas Chinese gardens, you can also go to the Memorial Museum of the Third National Congress of the Communist Party of China to learn about the past.

There are also various themed cafes in this area. You can go in and sit when you are tired from walking. There is also a private kitchen nearby that has appeared on the Journey God program "Xinzhi Food". Friends who know it are welcome to leave a message at the end of the article.

Lushen TIPs: The roads around Dongshankou are narrow and crowded with people and vehicles. Pay attention to safety when taking photos.

Address: Xinhepu Road and Peizheng Road, Yuexiu District

[Yinji Rice Noodle Store]

In the evening, friends from the Travel God Gang have booked tickets for the night tour of the Pearl River. Knowing that I had "traveled at night" countless times, my friend showed mercy and let me go, and no longer needed my company, haha. But in order not to affect the boarding time, dinner must be quick but authentic. This is a big problem. There are several good options on the list. While he was hesitating, a friend snatched Lushen's mobile phone and took a look at it for a while and immediately made a decision: "Go to Yinji!" I asked why? The friend said: "I've heard a lot about you. Of course I'll try it!"

So I came to the nearby Wuyang New City. As a time-honored brand in Guangzhou and a famous Chinese snack, Yinji is most famous for its rice rolls. Beef sausage and fresh shrimp sausage are the hallmarks of the store. My friend was very greedy and chose to double fight-Mandarin Duck Sausage.

Mandarin duck sausage actually refers to rice noodles made of pork and beef, so that you can taste two flavors at once. The most important thing about rice flour is the vermicelli. The skin must be thin, the rice paste should be even, and the rice flour made with bula is the smoothest and tender. From the outside, you can vaguely see that the stuffing wrapped is the best. Cooking time should not be too long, so as to maintain the freshness and smoothness of the meat. In addition to pork and beef, it is also mixed with shredded winter mushrooms and shredded leeks, giving a balance of meat and vegetables. Soy sauce is the soul of rice rolls. No matter how delicious the ingredients are, they still need the cooperation of soy sauce. Every rice noodle shop should prepare soy sauce with its own flavor. I especially like Yin Kee's soy sauce, which is greatly reduced after adding sugar. The preserved little saltiness can also bring out the sweetness of rice milk, which affects each other, making people want to eat more and more.

In addition to rice rolls, the porridge here is also worth a try. Cordyceps flower smooth chicken porridge is a favorite among tourists. After the porridge is cooked, the chicken is not only dry, but still smooth. The Cordyceps flowers bring a little chewiness, making the whole bowl of porridge have a rich taste.

It may seem simple, but it is delicious and satisfying, and friends praise it. After eating, he sent them to the dock and agreed to see you tomorrow!

Travel God TIPs: To avoid affecting the taste, porridge should be eaten as soon as possible

Address: 1st Floor, Meijing Building, No. 85 Siyouxinma Road, Wuyang New City, Yuexiu District (opposite KFC)

DAY3

My friend actually only had half a day on the third day and had to leave for home in the afternoon. Most of the Guangzhou "must-eat food tour" carefully designed by the God of Tourism has been completed. She was extremely reluctant to part with her, but she also wanted to "stand on the last shift" and take her to continue eating and having fun!

After two days of intensive travel, we all hope to relax and relax when we leave. After sleeping until he woke up naturally, the traveler asked his friend: What do you wish for today? She said: "I am leaving Guangzhou soon and hope to experience the attractions with more local characteristics. I have eaten Cantonese food for a few days in a row. I also want to try different cuisines and see what else is exciting about Yangcheng cuisine." So, the tourist god took her to the City God Temple for a tour, and then went to a popular restaurant on the nearby food list to experience the diversity of Guangzhou cuisine.

[City God Temple]

In traditional religious culture, every place has a patron saint belonging to this land. The city god is the god believed by Chinese folk and Taoism to protect the city.

The City God Temple in Guangzhou dates back to the Ming Dynasty and was the most magnificent religious temple in Lingnan at that time. The Qing Dynasty was even rated as one of the "Eight Scenes of Yangcheng".

Although with the development of the city, only the current part of the City God Temple remains, you can still visit it by passing by.

It is inconvenient to take photos when entering the temple, so the tourist gods cannot share too much. Next to the City God Temple is the Guangzhou Nanyue Palace Museum, which friends who have enough time can visit.

Travel God TIPs: During the Lantern Festival every year, the City God Temple is the main venue of the Guangfu Temple Fair, and various folk activities will be presented here.

Opening hours: 8:00--21:00; First and fifteenth days: 7:30--21:00

Address: No. 48, Zhongyou Street, Zhongshan 4th Road, Yuexiu District

[Brother Piao]

Sichuan cuisine, also known as "Jianghu cuisine", can be divided into Sichuan cuisine and Chongqing cuisine. The reason why I chose Sichuan food is because Cantonese food is light. If you want to change your taste, spicy dishes are just suitable for adjusting your taste buds.

Lushen and the founder have actually known each other for some time, but they have never had the opportunity to sit down and have a good chat. I came here this time and found out after detailed discussion that he was actually a disciple of the third generation of Ip Man's Wing Chun Boxing, a martial arts master! Brother Pao especially loves Jianghu food. Because he loves to eat it, he founded his own Sichuan restaurant. In Cantonese, the pronunciation of "PRO" and "Pao" for "Profession" are similar. Due to strict control over the products, customers are expected to eat the most professional Sichuan cuisine, which is why the name "Pao Ge" comes from.

In addition, as the saying goes: "I don't have clothes, I share the same robe as my son." The comrades with chivalrous sentiments believe that those who come here are all brothers from all over the world and are all children of the Jianghu. As soon as they enter the store, they will serve the best ingredients, and as a result, they are also famous for maintaining the high quality of their products.

The "Sour Soup Tiger Spot" pioneered by Brother Pao serves guests with the best quality fish. Different from ordinary pickled cabbage fish, the sour soup fish here can even drink soup. Bone the tiger, cut the fish into thin slices, and make soup with the fish bones. After repeated cooking, the fish has no fishy smell. Then add hot sauce and Laotan pickled cabbage flown from Sichuan, and every drop of soup retains traditional Sichuan craftsmanship.

You can also choose from side dishes for sour soup fish, such as rotten skin, mushroom, lettuce, lotus root, vermicelli, potatoes... Add the fish soup, fish and side dishes to the rice. For such delicious food, the boss will give me another bowl of rice.

When it comes to Sichuan cuisine, people have the impression of being fiery red and spicy. This is a great challenge for many Guangdong friends. But in fact, what most Cantonese people cannot accept is "hemp", so they go to the "hemp" in the store to leave the "spicy". Friends are not very good at eating spicy food, but they also eat with gusto and can't stop eating.

"Bifengtang Sichuan-style Roche Shrimp" is Pao Ge's innovative dish. The so-called "typhoon shelter" is a practice in Cantonese cuisine. In the past, a typhoon shelter was a port that gave fishing boats shelter from the wind and rain. Later, fishermen pioneered the practice of lightly frying ingredients such as garlic and fermented beans and pairing them with seafood. The food was crispy and popular among people. This practice is called a "typhoon shelter". Paoge follows the Hong Kong-style typhoon shelter practice and combines it with Sichuan sauces to make the fried food more delicious. Roche shrimp is large and meaty. It is more convenient to eat after removing tongs and frying, and the outer shell can also be eaten.

When it comes to popular dishes, it must be called "Bifengtang Sichuan-style Roche Shrimp." Similar to cold dishes, coriander, minced garlic, and peppers are served on the table. The refreshing razor clams are chewy. They look fragrant and then sprinkled with vinegar to cool off the heat.

Travel God TIPs: For those who can't eat spicy food, remember to ask the clerk for the right taste when ordering.

Address: Paoge Chuanfenghui (De 'an Store): Shop 101, De' an Building, No. 2 Jianshe Wuma Road, Yuexiu District

Say goodbye to good friends and hope to get together again as soon as possible!

I also hope that this food map tailored for friends can also give everyone some inspiration to enjoy and eat all over Guangzhou!

[Travel Tips]

The weather is hot in summer, so you must protect yourself from sun protection when traveling, and you must replenish water in time for outdoor activities. Travelshen carries a beautiful and easy-to-use TUP national water cup with him. Colorful water cups are not only a must-have in summer, but also a fashion accessory. Because TUP has its own color laboratory, more than 200 colors are made of color masterbatches mixed with food grade toner and food grade wax. It is introduced every year, and it is difficult for other brands to replicate regardless of the type or degree of transparency.

Travel God is very honored to be invited to serve as the TUP Global Experience Officer. In 1938, after 10 years of research and development, testing and improvement, food-grade plastic preservation containers were officially launched in the United States. Since then, their legend in the food grade plastics industry has been launched. Today, it has become a listed company with a history of 80 years. In everyone's hearts, they are synonymous with high-quality plastic household products.

[Introduction to Travel God]

Li Xin, a well-known English-language host in English, Prussia and Cantonese; a global travel writer, a backpacker of the year in the China Tourism Review List, and a luxury hotel experiencer; a fashion/travel/film and television/all-media cross-border talent, and a boutique food and culture column "Xin Zhi Shi" Producer, producer of the travel video special "Global Travel"; his personal book "In the Most Beautiful Years, Making the Best Dreams" was published in 2016.