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Old Guangzhou Morning: Dim Sum and Strolls

Start your day with traditional dim sum in the heart of the old city, then wander through the historic streets before settling in for a quiet coffee.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Pan Xi Restaurant

    Eat dim sum at Pan Xi Restaurant. Arrive right when the shops open to avoid the crowds and enjoy the trickling streams and stunning architecture. Try one of their famous dumplings shaped like a rabbit's head.

  2. 09:45

    Yong Qing Fang

    Walk to Yong Qing Fang. Stroll through this historic area, which is open from 09:00 to 22:00. It is a great place to soak in the cultural atmosphere of old Guangzhou.

  3. 10:30

    Miss Niki

    End the morning with a coffee at Miss Niki. This café is open from 09:00 to 19:30, making it a perfect spot to rest and reflect on the morning's sights.

Local tip

Pan Xi Restaurant is located near Liwan Lake Park. Check the route if you are not starting directly from the park entrance. Yong Qing Fang is a short walk from the restaurant. Miss Niki is also nearby, ensuring a relaxed pace without long walks in the heat.

Check before you go

  • Pan Xi Restaurant does not have listed opening hours, so arriving at 09:00 is the safest bet for breakfast dim sum.
  • Yong Qing Fang is open from 09:00 to 22:00.
  • Miss Niki is open from 09:00 to 19:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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