Shunde, Guangdong, China, November 2025
As the "World Capital of Gastronomy" by the United Nations and hailed as a "city to visit for its gastronomy"...
Shunde certainly has an unforgettable and warm flavor. Nestled in the heart of the Pearl River Delta, Shunde borders Guangzhou to the north and Hong Kong and Macau to the south.
I discovered the Qinghui Garden and was able to discover the cultural heritage of Shunde. The Xishan Temple is very interesting because it also includes a museum on revolutionary history. Unfortunately, I was not able to make it to Shunfengshan Park for a walk.
Regarding gastronomy, look in the links tab, and enjoy its gastronomy which is not only a way of life, but also a cultural heritage.
This can be felt in the restaurants. I didn't know about crunchy rice, cooked in a small cast iron cocot. This casserole is then served at the table in a wicker basket so as not to burn yourself.

Note: Shunde is not really a city but a Foshan district
According to archaeological finds, human settlements appeared during the Spring and Autumn period. In 1452, the third year of the Jinghai era, after the Ming Dynasty suppressed the rebellion led by Huang Xiao Yang, Shunde County was officially established. Previously, this area was part of Nam Hoi (Nanhai Xian) and Sun Hui (Xinhui Xian) counties.
The people of the Daliang sub-district of Shunde have a long tradition of consuming buffalo cheese and dairy products (especially the double-skin milk dessert), which is why the commune began to promote itself as the "milk and honey commune".
Shunde was an important center for the development of mulberry cultivation and sericulture in Guangdong Province in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. It was at this time that the tradition of the Comb Sisters emerged in Shunde, in opposition to the rigid patriarchal feudal system, allowing single women to live financially independently, free from the social pressure of marriage. After the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, the feudal system and the silk industry collapsed, leading to the disappearance of this local custom.
Look at the number of burners in the kitchen.