Zhongshan, Guangdong — the hometown of the great man Sun Yat-sen, a national historical and cultural city, integrating modern historical heritage with Lingnan water town customs, is a bright pearl on the west bank of the Pearl River Delta.
The core of Zhongshan urban area, a commercial and cultural center, preserving numerous historical buildings and food blocks
Zhongshan's new urban area, combining modern urban style with ecological landscapes
A major trade and logistics town, integrating traditional industry with modern service industry
Historical and cultural block, preserving a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties
Zhongshan's ecological core area, rich in mountain forest resources and beautiful natural landscapes
Visit the hometown of the great man, tour the Lingnan water town, taste Zhongshan cuisine
Visit the Memorial Museum of Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence in the morning to learn about the great man's life, tour Cuiheng Ancient Village in the afternoon to experience the characteristics of Lingnan dwellings, and stroll in Qijiang Park in the evening to enjoy the night view on both sides of the river.
Go to Xiaolan Town in the morning, visit Longshan Park and Shuise Za to experience the style of the ancient town, visit Xiaolan Chrysanthemum Fair (seasonal) in the afternoon to experience intangible cultural heritage culture, and return to the urban area in the evening.
Visit Zhan Garden, the largest classical garden in Lingnan, in the morning to appreciate traditional architecture and gardening art, go to Minzhong Town in the afternoon to experience Lingnan water town customs, and return in the evening.
Zhongshan's signature dish, using local young pigeons, mainly cooked by crispy braised or salt-baked methods, with crispy skin, tender meat and rich juice, is a must-try food when visiting Zhongshan.
A specialty of Dongsheng Town, Zhongshan, grass carp bred by special methods, with firm and crispy meat, can be sliced for hot pot or steamed, with a unique taste, is a characteristic ingredient of Lingnan.
Traditional snack of Xiaolan, made by chopping fresh mud carp meat into fish paste, squeezing into balls and frying until golden, crispy outside and tender inside, eaten with clam sauce, with unique flavor.
Classic pastry of Zhongshan, baked with almond powder, flour, sugar and other raw materials, with crispy taste and rich almond flavor, is a famous specialty of Guangdong.