Guangzhou 广州

Dim Sum (Morning Tea) 早茶点心

Zǎochá diǎnxīn

A leisurely brunch of small steamed and fried bites — har gow, siu mai, char siu bao — with endless tea.

💡Go with a group to try more; "yum cha" is a Cantonese ritual.

Order this: 早茶点心

Wonton Noodles 云吞面

Yúntūn miàn

Springy egg noodles in a clear prawn-and-pork broth with plump shrimp wontons.

💡A Cantonese comfort classic; look for a busy specialist shop.

Order this: 云吞面

Char Siu 叉烧

Chāshāo

Sweet-glazed barbecued pork with caramelized edges, served over rice or with noodles.

💡Ask for "half-fat" (半肥瘦) for the juiciest cut.

Order this: 叉烧

Steamed Rice Rolls 肠粉

Chángfěn

Silky steamed rice-noodle rolls filled with shrimp, pork or egg, drizzled with sweet soy.

💡A popular breakfast; freshly made versions are best.

Order this: 肠粉

Double-skin Milk 双皮奶

Shuāngpí nǎi

A silky steamed milk custard with a delicate skin, served warm or chilled.

💡A Shunde dessert classic; try it ginger- or red-bean-topped.

Order this: 双皮奶

Guǎngdōng Shěng Bówùguǎn

A striking “Chinese lacquer box” building in Zhujiang New Town, covering Cantonese history, nature and art.

💡Free with booking; right by the Canton Tower and opera house for a full day.

Search this: 广东省博物馆

Nányuèwáng Bówùyuàn

Built around the 2,000-year-old tomb of a Han-era Southern Yue king, with his famous jade burial suit.

💡Ticketed and modest in price; the intact royal tomb is the highlight.

Search this: 南越王博物院

Guǎngdōng Mínjiān Gōngyì Bówùguǎn

Set in the exquisite Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a showcase of Cantonese folk crafts — wood, ivory and ceramic carving.

💡Ticketed; the building itself, with its ridge sculptures, is the star.

Search this: 广东民间工艺博物馆