Shunde cuisine
For many travellers, food is the reason to come to Foshan — and the food means Shunde. The district is a Creative City of Gastronomy (2014) and one of the heartlands of Cantonese cooking, prized for fresh ingredients and a light, precise hand.
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The dishes to seek out
Double-skin milk (双皮奶)
A steamed milk-custard dessert that originated in Daliang, Shunde. Two delicate 'skins' form on top as it sets.
Stir-fried milk (大良炒鲜奶)
A warm Daliang, Shunde specialty of just-set milk, often with shrimp.
Shunde raw fish (鱼生)
Thinly sliced raw freshwater fish, served sashimi-style with herbs and condiments. A local delicacy; raw freshwater fish carries some health risk.
Jun'an steamed pork (均安蒸猪)
A whole-pig banquet dish from Jun'an, Shunde.
Sources: UNESCO · Wikipedia · GDToday · China Discovery
Getting there
Shunde is reachable on the Guangfo Line and on Guangzhou Metro Line 7's Shunde section. Read the Shunde district guide for orientation, or the metro guide for lines and fares.
Common questions
- Why is Shunde famous for food?
- Shunde, a district of Foshan, was named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014. It's considered one of the homelands of Cantonese cuisine, known for fresh, delicate cooking and dishes like double-skin milk and Shunde raw fish.
- What should I eat in Shunde?
- Look for double-skin milk (a steamed milk-custard dessert from Daliang), stir-fried milk, Shunde raw fish served sashimi-style, and Jun'an steamed pork.
- Is Shunde a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- No. Shunde is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Gastronomy — a different programme from the World Heritage list.