Travel Notes of Guangzhou: Walking around Yongqingfang, I discovered a hidden gem of a morning tea shop!
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When talking about Yongqingfang in Guangzhou, many people would first think of "checking in", "taking photos" and "literary style", but I didn't come here for those things at all. Actually, I just wanted to find a corner of old Guangzhou, walk around and see the quiet side of this city.
The Yongqingfang area has preserved many old Lingnan buildings, some of which have mottled walls that make them even more charming. The alley is not big, but it feels very lively when you turn around. Occasionally, when you pass by a coffee shop or a handicraft shop where people are sitting and painting or reading, you will feel that this place is not just a tourist attraction, but that people really live here.
But the biggest surprise was that after I walked out of Yongqingfang, I turned into a small hotel next door - they actually served morning tea! I didn’t expect that the highlight of this trip would be this authentic Cantonese breakfast!
The shrimp dumplings are crystal clear, the siu mai are full of meat fragrance, and the glutinous rice and chicken are tightly wrapped. Paired with a pot of hot tea, the whole person is warmed up. The "eat slowly, chat slowly" atmosphere of morning tea is really suitable for opening a leisurely prologue to the day.
Although Yongqingfang itself is not big, if you like the feeling of "encountering surprises while walking", this place will be very suitable for you. Next time you come to Guangzhou, don’t just remember Shangxiajiu and the night view of the Pearl River. Remember to visit Yongqingfang, find a small restaurant, have a heart-warming morning tea, and experience the real "taste of old Guangzhou".
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