Shunde, Guangdong!!! A secret must-visit list recommended by locals

🌟 Shunde — Hidden experiences in the World Food Capital! A local’s secret list revealed 🌟 1️⃣ Qinghui Garden Museum One of the four famous Lingnan gardens, a 15 RMB ticket takes you back to the Ming and Qing dynasties! 💐 The koi pond shimmers, wear a Hanfu and capture reflections at Chengyi Pavilion. The hour before closing in the afternoon is the least crowded. The century-old longan trees provide shade, and the lotus-filled pond in summer is super soothing! ✨ Tips: Entry stops at 17:00. Light-colored long dresses make photos pop! 2️⃣ Fengjian Water Town Shunde’s version of “Zhouzhuang,” glide through a Song Dynasty stone bridge on a rowboat, looking like an ink painting in the morning mist! 🛶 Must-try: Huang Mama’s homemade double-skin milk pudding, and hand-ground sesame paste near Jin’ao Bridge that’s irresistibly fragrant. Hidden gem: Order a pot of chrysanthemum tea at a riverside teahouse and daydream all day! 🍵 Tips: Open all day for free, fewer people and beautiful scenery~ 3️⃣ Jinbang Shangjie Street A paradise for water buffalo milk lovers! 🥛 Huanji Milk’s bottled buffalo milk is as rich as ice cream, and Sister Fang’s ginger milk pudding is bouncy and delicious. Within less than 500 meters of alleys, 30 old shops gather, with volcanic cream puffs and cold fish skin salad for about 20 RMB per person until you’re full! Tips: Crowded after 4 PM, better to visit off-peak 4️⃣ Shunfengshan Park Asia’s largest paifang (88 meters wide) is stunning at night! 🌉 An 8 km lakeside greenway perfect for cycling, and the trendy Möbius staircase is great for photos. In November, the bald cypress forest turns red like a painting, and the sunset at Guipan Lake is a must-see! Tips: Free! Renting a shared bike saves effort 5️⃣ Overseas Chinese Town Happy Coast PLUS The 99-meter “Shunde Eye” Ferris wheel offers a panoramic city view, and the evening light show is romantically scream-worthy! 🎡 The Thor’s Hammer roller coaster is thrilling enough to make your legs weak. The park offers one-stop dining with specialties like Jun’an steamed pork and Lunjiao cake. Tips: Free entry, rides charged separately, light show on Friday and Saturday nights 🍜 Foodie Must-Try - Congee hotpot: Taigenbao Wumi Congee, abalone + white clams so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows raise! - Fish sashimi: Feiguang’s four-ways-to-eat fish (sashimi + salted fish bones + fish congee + cold fish skin salad), about 70 RMB per person - Double-skin milk pudding: Minxin Old Shop’s whole coconut jelly double-skin milk, great hot or cold 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations - For students: Homestay near Qinghui Garden, 150 RMB/night, just downstairs is Huagai Road food street! - For luxury lovers: Shunde Marriott Hotel by Midea, relax with views of Shunfengshan~ - For art lovers: Fengjian Water Town Ming Dynasty ancient house inn, full of time-travel vibes! 💡 Local Tips ✅ Avoid souvenir shops in scenic spots; choose freshly killed fish sashimi from old shops (to avoid stomach issues) ✅ Parking is difficult on Huagai Road and Jinbang Street; taxis or shared e-bikes are recommended ✅ Wear comfortable shoes! You’ll be “power walking” to check in on Shunde’s food and sights~ The beauty of Shunde lies in its carved beams and painted rafters, in the fresh sweetness of fish sashimi, and in the slow rowing sounds of the water town~ Pack your 256G stomach and set off! 💖