2-Hour Shekou Food Tour in Shenzhen with 4 Cantonese Tastings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Shekou, an important birthplace of China's reform and opening up
• 02 Stroll along the Shekou Sea World Promenade with coastal views toward Hong Kong
• 03 Taste iron pot beef offal at a 20-year-old time-honored snack shop
• 04 Visit a century-old dessert shop for traditional Cantonese sweets such as turtle jelly
• 05 Try handmade glutinous rice dumplings with salted egg yolk and pork or red bean paste
• 06 Discover local ingredients and daily food culture at Shekou Old Street Market

Embark on a Shekou food tour through one of Shenzhen's most vibrant districts, known as an important birthplace of China's reform and opening up and a hub of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Stroll past the Minghua Ship and along the Shekou Sea World Promenade, taking in coastal views toward Hong Kong and Shenzhen. In Shekou Old Street, discover the area's history and culture while tasting local specialties, from iron pot beef offal at a 20-year-old snack shop to traditional Cantonese desserts at a century-old store and handmade glutinous rice dumplings at Jiahua Snacks. The experience ends at Shekou Old Street Market, where fresh produce, spices, meat, and seafood offer a closer look at local life and food culture.

Stroll past the Minghua Ship and along the Shekou Sea World Promenade, taking in coastal views toward Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Shenzhen

Languages Cantonese, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shekou Old Street Food Walk with 4 Tastings

Begin your Shekou food tour with a visit to Shekou Old Street, where you can experience the area's blend of history and culture.

Tasting 1: Try the signature iron pot beef offal at a 20-year-old time-honored snack shop.

Tasting 2: Taste classic traditional Cantonese desserts, such as turtle jelly, at a century-old dessert shop.

Tasting 3: Visit Jiahua Snacks and try handmade glutinous rice dumplings with either salted egg yolk and pork or red bean paste filling.

Tasting 4: Visit Shekou Old Street Market to learn about the fresh ingredients used in local residents' daily diets, including vegetables, spices, meat, and seafood.

Gain a deeper understanding of Shekou's local lifestyle and food culture throughout the experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Visit Shekou's historical food attractions
• Taste eight-treasure tripe
• Taste the traditional Cantonese dessert "Poria Cake"
• Taste delicious egg yolk pork
• Taste Haifeng "Xiaomi" crystal dumplings
• Visit Shekou Old Street Market
• Tour guide fee
• Insurance fee

What's Not Included

• Transportation costs to the meeting point
• Meal expenses for delicacies not listed in the itinerary
• Other personal expenses, such as souvenirs and local products
• Tips

Know before you go

• Wear comfortable sports shoes.
• Carry a small amount of cash.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

China Shenzhen Nanshan District Nanyou Haishang World Subway Station A Exit

Tour start

中国广东省深圳市南山区蛇口南油 邮政编码: 518060

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.