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Guangzhou Cantonese Dim Sum (Yum Cha) & Pearl River Guide

Master the traditional morning tea (Yum Cha) ritual in Guangzhou, order shrimp dumplings (Har Gow) and roast goose, and explore colonial Shamian Island.

Quick Answer & Essential Rules

1

Dian Dou De, Tao Tao Ju, and Guangzhou Restaurant offer authentic morning tea from 08:00.

2

Rinse your tableware with hot tea water provided in bowls before eating (local Cantonese custom).

3

Walk under shady banyans on Shamian Island and take an evening cruise under Canton Tower.

4

Metro Line 3 connects Baiyun Airport directly to Zhujiang New Town CBD in 45 mins.

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I have a severe peanut allergy. Please ensure no peanuts or peanut oil are used.
我对花生严重过敏!请确保菜品中不含花生或花生油。谢谢!
Wǒ duì huā shēng yán zhòng guò mǐn! Qǐng què bǎo cài pǐn zhōng bù hán huā shēng huò huā shēng yóu.

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