The 136th Canton Fair is in full swing, and the "Food in Guangzhou" brand event is once again shining brightly. From October 12th to 16th, 2024, the Guangzhou Gourmet Week takes place at Haixinsha Asian Games Park. It offers a grand feast with Michelin-starred restaurants, Black Pearl restaurants, long-established brands, and celebrity chefs from across China and the world. Canton Fair attendees will be treated to an unparalleled culinary experience.
Since its inception in 2023, Guangzhou Gourmet Week has become an important platform to meet the demand for high-quality dining and showcase and promote brand restaurants. This year, more than 100 top-tier dining brands, including Da Dong and Yong Fu, have gathered to offer consumers a one-stop culinary extravaganza. At Haixinsha, both locals and tourists can enjoy the scenic views while indulging in exquisite dishes, immersing themselves in Guangzhou’s unique food culture.
A long-time participant, Hakka Yu restaurant, is returning to the event with an array of traditional cuisine. They will set up three exclusive booths, where dishes like the hand-shredded salt-baked chicken will be freshly prepared onsite for guests to enjoy or take away. From October 13th to 16th, Hakka Yu restaurant will continue to serve this traditional delicacy, catering to the taste buds of eager food lovers.
At the opening ceremony, eight Black Pearl restaurants shared the stage for the first time, presenting a sophisticated gala dinner that highlighted the profound influence and dazzling charm of Lingnan cuisine. Zhang Xiangdong, founder of Da Dong, emphasized that Lingnan's rich culinary heritage has a global impact.
On October 14th, Lin Yumin, a well-known inheritor of salt-baked chicken, was invited to the event to discuss the cultural significance and historical roots of this famous dish. Hakka Yu restaurant also hosted the Salt-Baked Chicken Cook-off Grand Finale, where 13 contestants competed in a culinary showdown, and the ultimate winner was selected.
Throughout the event, music and food are combined to create an unforgettable atmosphere. Guangzhou Broadcasting Network's original youth cultural brand, "Instant Voice", along with over 10 young campus bands, rocked the stage, offering the best music festival in the Greater Bay Area.
This year’s Gourmet Week is held concurrently with the 136th Canton Fair, in conjunction with the Guangzhou Global Consumption Season. It aims to stimulate inbound consumption potential, thus boosting consumption. Guangzhou is set to enhance its integration of business, tourism, culture, and sports, welcoming international visitors with high-quality cuisine. Additionally, the city will host events such as the Guangzhou International Food Festival and the Coffee Culture & Art Festival to further enrich the global traveler experience.
Shopping malls, tourist attractions, and five-star hotels across the city collaborate to create unforgettable travel memories with a distinctly Guangzhou flavor, covering dining, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment. As international buyers secure orders at the Canton Fair, they will also embark on a remarkable culinary journey there.