Shunde
Nestled in Guangdong province’s bustling Pearl River Delta, Shunde is celebrated worldwide for its culinary mastery, especially the iconic Shunde Roast Goose Joint and the fragrant Soeng Pei Naai Joint, where steam‑cooked pork belly drizzles with sweet soy sauce. Visitors can savor authentic Cantonese flavors at Jun’an Cantonese Kitchen while strolling through historic streets lined with traditional teahouses, making Shunde a must‑visit for food lovers seeking an immersive taste of southern China’s gastronomic heritage.
Shunde
China
About Shunde
Shunde or Shun Tak is a district in the city of Foshan, Guangdong, located in the Pearl River Delta of China. It had a population of 2,464,784 as of the 2010 census. Once a traditional agricultural county, it has become one of the most affluent counties in Guangdong and mainland China. Since 2009, Shunde has been administered independently of Foshan city. It is directly accountable to the Guangdong provincial government.
Based on 3 spots from 1 travel guide
What to Expect in Shunde
- A street food paradise with 3 restaurants to explore
- Home to legendary charcoal‑oven roasted goose, double‑skin velvety milk custard (soeng pei naai) and grass carp sashimi
- Explore distinct areas including Shunde, Jun’an and Shunde
Must-Try in Shunde
grass carp sashimi
atJun'an Cantonese KitchenIt offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at traditional Cantonese cooking of rare local dishes such as snake and cicadas.
charcoal‑oven roasted goose
atShunde Roast Goose JointIt lets you watch a master chef roast goose in a traditional charcoal oven while enjoying its unique plum sauce.
double‑skin velvety milk custard (soeng pei naai)
atSoeng Pei Naai JointIt is described as sweet, custardy, and velvety.