Cantonese cuisine (粤菜 yuècài), renowned for its delicate balance and fresh ingredients, celebrates the natural essence of food through steaming, stir-frying, and slow-braising. From Michelin-starred dim sum to rustic clay pot wonders, here are 10 quintessential dishes that define Guangdong’s culinary artistry. 1. White Cut Chicken (白切鸡 bái qiē jī) Origin: GuangzhouPerfection in Simplicity: Free-range chicken poached in broth, chilled, and served with ginger-scallion oil.Why It’s Legendary: The ultimate test of quality—silky skin, tender meat, and a pure "chicken essence" flavor. 2. Roast Goose (烧鹅 shāo é) Crispy-Skin Obsession: Marinated with fermented bean…
On February 9-10, we embarked on a night hike up Shenzhen’s Great Wutong Mountain. From dazzling city lights to the tranquil blue hour, the first golden rays of dawn struck the Ping An Finance Centre, Shenzhen’s tallest skyscraper. As the sun rose, more and more landmarks were illuminated, unveiling the full splendor of Pengcheng.
With the air crisp after the rain, standing at the perfect vantage point, I witnessed the dreamlike frame of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link alongside Shenzhen’s skyline. The sprawling bridge stretches across the sea like a winding dragon. On the opposite shore, towering skyscrapers stand in orderly rows, their shifting light and shadow showcasing the city’s magnetic allure.
Soaring 120 meters above Talent Park in Shenzhen Bay,fingers just leaving the scorching keyboard,I look up and crash into the embrace of Klein blue fading into fiery clouds. This city, weaving the future with lines of code,reveals its softest texture at dusk—glass facades flowing with honeyed light,skyscrapers gilded at their edges,the Spring Bamboo Tower piercing rose-tinted clouds. Here, technology and romance forge a historic truce.