Guava(Guangdong)
Originally planted in America, the guava has been introduced to Guangzhou for over 200 years. Now, it is mainly planted in Haizhu District, Panyu and Zengcheng. Its species includes Jinhong, Gongfenhong, Zaoshouri, Chushihong, Qiyueshou, etc. Most guavas are gourd-shaped and in cyan or light yellow. Its flesh is delicate, fragrant and sweet, with unique f...

Carambola (Star Fruit)(Guangdong)
Carambola is one of Lingnan's delicate fruits. Its shape is peculiar and its color is verdure or bright orange color. Its skin is as thin as plastic and its flesh crispy and slippery with plenty of juice, which is sweet, sour, and tasteful. Carambola consists of 10% sugar, rich vitamin and C. Main species include juedu sweet carambola (flat top), Juedu sw...

Pineapple(Guangdong)
Pineapple was originally planted in Brazil and was introduced into China in the 16th century. With over 70 species, pineapple is one of Lingnan's four famous fruits.
     
Pineapple bears fruits three times each year. Those bearing fruits in June and August are of the best quality. The most tasteful pineapple should be ...

Papaya(Guangdong)

With nicknames of Pan Papaya and longevity fruit, papaya is one of Lingnan's four famous fruits being usually called as "the king of Lingnan's fruits".
     
Papaya was originally planted in Mexico, and was introduced to China in the 17th century. It has now been planted in every corner of Guangdong Provinc...

Shixia Longan(Guangdong)
Longan is a perennial evergreen arbor plant, blooming in spring and yielding fruits in summer. Fruits are ball-shaped with shells of light yellow or brown. Its flesh is white and transparent, with plenty of juice and sweet flavor, Longan is one of Lingnan's delicate fruits. Dried longan plus its shell is a kind of medicine for calming and nutritious effec...

Moon Cake(Guangdong)
Guangdong-style moon cake is the choicest one in the Mid-Autumn Festival. The rind of the moon cake is thin and soft with a golden color. It is beautifully shaped with clear and exquisite pattern. There are two different tastes: salty and sweet. The different fillings include: lotus seed, almond, olive kernel, peach kernel, green bean, sesame, salty egg, ...

Fried Radish Cake(Guangdong)
Fried radish cake is the favorite pastry of Guangzhou natives. It is made of glutinous rice powder and shredded radish. To mix the glutinous rice powder and the cooked shredded radish into a paste, then add shelled shrimps, cured meat, lard, pepper powder, soy sauce, gourmet powder, salt and steam it. Families usually make this cake in the spring festival...

Sampan Porridge(Guangdong)
In the western suburbs of ancient Guangzhou, Litchi trees were planted along the riversides. It was called Litchi Gulf, It was one of the eight sightseeing spots of Ancient Guangzhou named "Night View of Litchi Gulf".
     
At dusk in summer, many people of letters and refined scholars and travelers would lou...