Taste freshness of Xingtan, Shunde—Foshan's culinary gem

This summer, head to Xingtan Town in Shunde District, Foshan, and experience the most exciting kind of freshness!

Step into Xingtan, and the air shifts—no longer carrying ordinary scents, but rich with the mouthwatering aroma of fresh, vibrant river delicacies.

The "freshness" in Xingtan is at its peak. 

Now is the perfect time to visit Xingtan and savor the Xijiang River's finest offerings in this golden season.

From plump, springy river shrimp to tender raw yellow croaker and rich, velvety black-hair wax gourd, these local delicacies capture the essence of summer. Even a long-time Bosnian resident in Shunde couldn't help but give a thumbs-up, exclaiming, "Surprisingly delightful!"

Yellow croaker sashimi is one of the culinary calling cards of Xingtan. Photo by Dai Jiaxin 南方+ 戴嘉信 拍摄

Yellow croaker sashimi is one of the culinary calling cards of Xingtan.

Sanda and Chaky are Bosnians and have been living in Xintan, Shunde for eight years. Photo by Dai Jiaxin 受访者供图

Sanda and Chaky are Bosnians and have been living in Xingtan, Shunde for eight years. 

Click the video and join long-time Bosnian residents of Shunde as they explore Xingtan and Xijiang Haixianlou Restaurant—soaking in the lively riverside vibes and tasting the most authentic, "wildest" fresh flavors the Xijiang River has to offer.

Author: Zhang Yanqing

Video: Dai Jiaxin, Xiong Lin

Photo: Dai Jiaxin

Editor: Liu Lingzhi, James, Shen He

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