Shunde Flavor · Lingnan Charm

Foshan Shunde District - the World Capital of Gastronomy and a model of Lingnan gardens. This 2 days 1 night tour allows you to admire gardens, wander through water towns, taste delicious food, and experience the unique charm and cultural customs of Shunde.

Qinghui Garden
Famous Lingnan Garden
Fengjian Water Town
Lingnan Zhouzhuang
Changlu Tourism and Leisure Expo Park
Joy Kingdom
Shunde Cuisine
World Capital
Scenery of Qinghui Garden in Shunde District, Foshan
Scenery of Qinghui Garden in Shunde District
Classical garden architecture and beautiful scenery of Qinghui Garden

2 Days 1 Night Food and Garden Tour in Shunde District

Classical Gardens + Water Town Style + Fun Experiences, Taste the Diverse Charms of Shunde

Trip Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Qinghui Garden, Fengjian Water Town, Changlu Tourism and Leisure Expo Park, Shunfengshan Park, Huagai Road Pedestrian Street
Suitable For
Food Lovers, Culture Explorers, Family with Kids, Photography Enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥800-¥1500
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Garden and Water Town Tour
Visit to Qinghui Garden and Fengjian Water Town
Trip Highlights

All-day experience of classical gardens and water town culture

Attraction Arrangement
Qinghui Garden
One of the four famous Lingnan gardens, first built in the Ming Dynasty. It integrates the architectural characteristics of Ming and Qing gardens, with exquisite layout and antique style, being a representative work of Lingnan gardens.
Fengjian Water Town
Known as the "Lingnan Zhouzhuang", it has a dense water network and numerous ancient bridges, retaining a large number of Ming and Qing buildings. Take a black-awning boat to tour the water town and feel the charm of ancient Lingnan villages.
Huagai Road Pedestrian Street
The core commercial area of Daliang in Shunde, with unique arcade architectural style. It gathers many characteristic food shops and time-honored brands of Shunde, being a great place to taste Shunde snacks.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • It is recommended to hire a commentator for Qinghui Garden to understand its history and culture
  • You can bargain for boat trips in Fengjian Water Town, and it's more cost-effective for multiple people to go together
  • Huagai Road Pedestrian Street is crowded on weekends, it is recommended to go during off-peak hours
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Central hotels in Daliang Street
  • Characteristic homestays around Qinghui Garden
  • Boutique hotels in Ronggui Street
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Nature and Fun Tour
Experience of Shunfengshan and Changlu Leisure Expo Park
Trip Highlights

All-day experience of natural landscapes and fun activities

Attraction Arrangement
Shunfengshan Park
The "urban green lung" of Shunde, with the largest archway in Asia, Qingyun Lake, Guihai Fangcong and other landscapes. It is suitable for walking, cycling, picnicking, and experiencing the beauty of the integration of nature and humanity.
Changlu Tourism and Leisure Expo Park
A comprehensive tourist scenic area integrating theme park, zoo and resort. It has various amusement facilities, animal shows and parent-child interactive projects, suitable for family trips.
Guangdong Shunde Industrial Design Town
A well-known industrial design industrial park in China, gathering many design enterprises and displaying the latest design achievements. Experience the charm of Shunde "Intelligent Manufacturing".
Practical Information
Characteristic Experiences
  • Cycling around the lake in Shunfengshan Park
  • Watching international circus in Changlu Leisure Expo Park
  • Participating in interactive experience projects in Industrial Design Town
  • Buying designed cultural and creative products as souvenirs
Return Suggestions
  • Taste characteristic dinner at the food street in Beijiao Town
  • Buy souvenirs at shopping malls near Shunfengshan Park
  • Pay attention to the closing time of Changlu Leisure Expo Park
  • Daliang Street has many transportation hubs, suitable for return trip

Must-Try Foods in Shunde District

Double-skin Milk

A classic dessert in Shunde, made with buffalo milk. It has two layers of milk skin, with a smooth and delicate taste, sweet and delicious, being one of the representatives of "Shunde Flavor".

Ginger Milk Curd

A special dessert in Shunde, made by mixing fresh buffalo milk with ginger juice to coagulate. It has a smooth and tender taste, rich ginger flavor, and has the effect of warming the stomach.

Lunjiao Cake

A specialty of Lunjiao Town in Shunde, made by fermenting rice. It has a soft and elastic taste, sweet and slightly sour, being a leader among traditional Lingnan pastries.

Chencun Noodles

A specialty of Chencun Town in Shunde, as thin as a cicada's wing, white and transparent, with a smooth taste. It can be steamed, stir-fried or served in soup, being a representative of characteristic Lingnan ingredients.

Travel Tips for Shunde District
Best Seasons
  • March-April: Flowers are in full bloom in Shunfengshan Park
  • May-June: Taste fresh lychees and other Lingnan fruits
  • September-November: Cool climate, suitable for outdoor activities
  • December-February: Avoid the rainy season, suitable for food tours
Travel Suggestions
  • Recommended visiting time for Qinghui Garden: 1-2 hours
  • Changlu Leisure Expo Park is suitable for a full day of play
  • For tasting Shunde food, you can refer to the recommended restaurants in "A Bite of Shunde"
  • The light is best for taking photos in Fengjian Water Town in the early morning or evening
Practical Information
  • Most Shunde food shops require queuing, you can plan dining time in advance
  • Strong UV rays in Shunfengshan Park in summer, pay attention to sun protection
  • Changlu Leisure Expo Park is crowded on weekends and holidays, it is recommended to arrive early
  • Some time-honored dessert shops sell out in the afternoon, it is recommended to go early
Transportation Guide
  • Metro Line 7 West Extension can reach the northern area of Shunde
  • Internal buses cover major scenic spots with frequent departures
  • Self-driving is recommended for sightseeing, with moderate distances between scenic spots
  • There is a direct intercity rail from Guangzhou South Station to Shunde, about 10 minutes