Nanqu District, Zhongshan City — a heritage site of Lingnan culture and a back garden for ecological leisure. It boasts Zhan Garden, the largest classical garden in South China, well-preserved century-old ancient villages, and natural landscapes of green mountains and clear waters. A one-day cultural itinerary to experience the ancient charm and vitality of Nanqu.
Garden Exploration + Ancient Village Tracking + Natural Leisure, Experience the Charm of Southern Zhongshan
Experience the historical culture and natural ecological beauty of Nanqu throughout the day
The most representative specialty dish in Nanqu, selected local free-range geese, braised with secret sauce, tender meat, rich sauce, fat but not greasy, is the intangible cultural heritage cuisine of Zhongshan. The restaurants around Beitai Village are the most authentic.
A traditional famous dish cooked well by many restaurants in Nanqu, selected three-layer pork belly steamed with preserved mustard greens, the meat is crispy and melts in the mouth, fat but not greasy, and is a classic dish in Lingnan banquets.
Traditional pastries in Nanqu, including Yezi (Leaf Cake), Radish Cake, Taro Cake, etc., made of glutinous rice flour with different fillings and steamed, soft taste and unique flavor, are essential food for local festivals.
Many farmhouses around Beitai Village provide fresh farmhouse dishes, using self-grown vegetables, free-range chickens and reservoir fish as ingredients. The dishes are home-style and authentic, delicious in taste, and a good place to experience rural flavors.