Name: BAR CODE
Address: 美峰路万科中心5栋113商铺, Dongguan
Telephone: 18312011460
Price range: £11
Rating: 5

A bar suitable for people with good taste and good looks. The taste is the most special I have ever tasted in Dongguan.

适合i人来的bar 风味和颜值都在线味道是我在东莞喝过最特别的

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Rice&#39;s restaurant in the Pullman Hotel is a buffet restaurant with great quality and a nice dining environment. I took advantage of a rare special offer and bought a weekday lunch ticket. My favorite seafood sashimi, oysters, steak, lamb chops, etc. are all very fresh. The beverage cabinet also provides many wines and cocktails. The snack bar has many styles. It is worth dining here.

A week after returning from Chikan Ancient Town, my phone still holds images of the ivy adorning the arcades and the vintage trams dangling on street corners. This ancient town, hidden away in Jiangmen, Guangdong, feels like an old movie in slow motion. It possesses the allure of Nanyang arcades and the poetic charm of flowing water and small bridges, yet even the locals rarely mention it. What a shame! Today, I&#39;ll share my romantic two-day, one-night stay in Chikan with you from the bottom of my heart.

Let me break my defenses: This isn&#39;t an ancient town; it&#39;s a &quot;living Nanyang dream.&quot;

When I first arrived in Chikan, I stood by the Tanjiang River, stunned for half a minute. On the other side lay an old street lined with arcades, deep green vines clambering along the walls. A vintage tram dinged around the corner. Red lanterns hung beneath the eaves of the arcades. The wind blew, casting shadows on the bluestone pavement. This wasn&#39;t some &quot;renovated antique street,&quot; but rather, even the cracks between the bricks were etched with the gentle warmth of bygone times.

The romance of Chikan lies in these 5 little things.

❶ Ride a Retro Tram to Visit the Arcades: Step into an Old Nanyang Cinema

Chikan&#39;s retro trams are its heartbeat&mdash;buy a 20-yuan ticket and sit in an open-top carriage as the tram slowly rolls through the arcade streets. To the left are the carved Nanyang arcades, to the right, the shimmering waters of the Tanjiang River. The wind, scented with the fragrance of osmanthus, wafts through, enveloping even the hair in a gentle warmth.

A little secret: choose the evening train! The setting sun paints the arcades a warm orange, and as the tram passes by red lanterns, light and shadow cast on the carriages, making every photo look like a &quot;movie star.&quot;

❷ Walk &quot;One River, Two Banks&quot;: See the arcades reflected in the Tanjiang River

The Tanjiang River is Chikan&#39;s &quot;gentle backbone&quot;&mdash;walk along the riverbank, with the old arcades on the left, the newly renovated cultural district on the right, and bamboo rafts slowly drifting through the middle. I squatted on the shore, watching for half an hour: the shadows of the arcades cast a shadow on the water, the bamboo rafts rippled through, and even the breeze was too light to disturb the scene.

If it had rained, it would have been even more stunning: raindrops fell into the Tanjiang River, and the arcades were covered in a layer of mist, like bringing &quot;Rain Alley&quot; to life.

❸ Explore the old arcade alleys: Finding the past hidden in the cracks between the bricks

Don&#39;t just walk along the main street! Turn into the narrow alleys between the arcades to experience Chikan&#39;s true romance:

- Some arcades still have Nanyang carvings on their window frames, and the glass is covered with decades-old window grilles;
- At the entrance of the alley, an old grocery store displays tin biscuit boxes, and a grandfather sits in the doorway, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan;
- Stumbling upon the old signboard of &quot;Chikan Film and Television City,&quot; I was instantly transported to the set of &quot;Let the Bullets Fly&quot; (yes, this is the filming location of &quot;Let the Bullets Fly&quot;!)

❹ Enjoy a bowl of &quot;Overseas Chinese Flavor&quot;: Hometown Flavors Wrapped in Tenderness

Chikan&#39;s food is a romantic, affordable, and heartwarming experience:

- Chikan Clay Pot Rice: Find a time-honored shop under a covered arcade. A bowl costs 20 yuan. The crispy rice crust crackles, and the aroma of preserved meat mingles with the fragrance of rice. The grandmother will smile and ask, &quot;Is it enough?&quot;

- Tofu Corner: 5 yuan a portion at a street stall. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, dipped in chili sauce, it&#39;s a taste of childhood.

- Tangerine Peel and Green Bean Paste: Refreshingly sweet and refreshing. Drinking it from a porcelain bowl under the covered arcade, even the wind becomes sweet.

❺ Staying in an Arcade B&amp;B: Sleeping in the Spirit of Nostalgia

My B&amp;B is a converted arcade&mdash;the window opens to a view of the Tanjiang River and the arcade. Lying in bed at night, I can hear the lingering sound of the tram, and even my dreams are filled with the gentle memories of Southeast Asia.

Key Point: Choose a room with a balcony! Waking up in the morning, I opened the window and saw the shadows of the arcades falling on the balcony. The breeze from the Tanjiang River, laden with moisture, blew in, completely erasing my morning grumpiness.

Chikan&#39;s &quot;Avoid Pitfalls and Save Money&quot; Guide: I sincerely recommend this.

❶ Don&#39;t Waste Money: These Activities Are Free and Romantic

- Strolling the Arcade Street and along the Tanjiang River is free;
- Sitting under the arcades, watching a grandmother knit and listening to a grandfather tell old stories is free;
- Watching the sunset by the Tanjiang River in the evening is free&mdash;these are the true romance of Chikan.

❷ Don&#39;t Rush: 2 Days and 1 Night is Just Right

Chikan is a place where &quot;slow exploration is the true romance&quot;&mdash;no need to rush to see the sights. On the first day, ride the tram, visit the arcades, and eat clay pot rice; on the second day, wander the narrow alleys, gaze at the Tanjiang River, stay in a B&amp;B, and even simply relax.

❸ Don&#39;t Miss the Surroundings: Diaolou (watchtowers) offer a different kind of romance in this hometown of overseas Chinese.

A 20-minute drive from Chikan is the &quot;Kaiping Diaolou&quot; (the &quot;Goose City&quot; in &quot;Let the Bullets Fly&quot;). Standing like a castle amidst the fields, these towers, unlike the gentle atmosphere of Chikan, embody the &quot;homeland and patriotism of merchants from this hometown of overseas Chinese.&quot; We recommend visiting both locations together.

Finally: Chikan&#39;s romance is &quot;a gentleness without the need to rush.&quot;

On the day I left Chikan, I sat by the Tanjiang River waiting for my bus. An elderly woman handed me a freshly cooked sweet potato and said, &quot;Girl, come back next time. This tower will always be here for you.&quot;

In reality, Chikan isn&#39;t a &quot;niche attraction&quot;; it&#39;s an &quot;overlooked part of life&quot;&mdash;it lacks the bustle of popular online check-in spots, but rather a gentle atmosphere shrouded in arcades, flowing water, and the aroma of everyday life.

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No. 20 of Light Bites in Dongguan

The decoration is very exquisite. We went to eat during the peak hours. The food was served quickly and tasted good. It was Cantonese cuisine. Who said I have a Cantonese stomach? Except that the seats are a little crowded, it is suitable for girlfriends and couples to have dinner together. I will come again next time! #Write a review, Just Go#

No. 10 of Local Restaurants in Dongguan

Authentic farmhouse flavors, a wide variety of dishes, a complete range of steamed, boiled, fried, roasted and deep-fried dishes, raw materials are mainly original ecological vegetables, unique taste, fresh and nutritious. The dining environment is comfortable, with separate rooms and a lobby. The service is warm and friendly, and the serving efficiency is high.

No. 13 of Local Restaurants in Dongguan

There is also a Burger King in Chaohuixingcheng. It has two floors, a large area, clean and bright. The clerk has a gentle voice. The products are not bad. There are many categories, including burgers, drinks, and ice cream. The Henbawang Chicken Burger tastes good and the portion is OK.

〔Queue〕Although this Burger King is in the city, it is not a CBD or a shopping mall. There is no need to queue at 8 or 9 o&#39;clock in the evening. At the same time, there is a third-party platform for ordering. There are also three electronic visual screens in the store for ordering. There are two floors in the store, and there are many seats, so there is no need to queue.

[Environment] This Burger King is located at a crossroads, surrounded by Dongcheng Market, SEG Electronics Market, and Urban Village. There are two floors in the store, with two tables for two people and long tables for many people. The area is relatively large, relatively clean and tidy, and the overall environment is OK.

〔Dishes〕I ordered a set meal, which includes |Henbawang Chicken Burger^|Coke^|Burger King Star Potato King^|Wangdao Tender Chicken Nuggets^. The chicken burger is big, with two layers of meat, one with sauce and one without. You can apply sweet and sour sauce and tomato sauce by yourself, which tastes good. The potato burger is crispy and soft, not crispy, just right. The chicken nuggets are of the right size, one bite at a time, and the flour feels a bit thick.

[Service] The clerk speaks gently and is quite enthusiastic, and the food is quite good.

[Tips] It is close to the Dongcheng Market bus stop. It is recommended to order on your mobile phone in advance if you dine during meal time.

It may be because of my Guangdong stomach. Compared with the street skewers, I still prefer Japanese barbecue. In Dongguan, the first thing I thought of was Toriyaki. A Japanese restaurant with at least 10 years of history. The restaurant is not big, but it is spacious enough compared to Japanese restaurants. The barbecue is grilled directly at the bar. Sit at the bar and watch the barbecue while having a beer🍺. It feels like I am in Tokyo. It is very qualified as a late-night restaurant. What is rare is that the price is not expensive, and it can even be said to be cheap. I recommend my favorite grilled chicken liver. There is There are two ways to cook it: grilled with sauce and grilled with salt.
The grilled with sauce is juicy.
The grilled with salt is original.
I think both are excellent.
Grilled chicken skin and grilled chicken neck meat.
These two are also must-order dishes for me.
The chicken skin is a great snack to go with alcohol.
I don&rsquo;t know how many chicken necks are needed to make up this plate of meat.
The grilled rice balls are also a surprise.
As for grilled ox tongue skewers and grilled yellow croaker, they are also ordered.
But grilled cheese rice cakes are not recommended. Hahaha. It&rsquo;s a bit different from what I ate in Seoul.
Also, only grilled dishes are recommended here.
Other dishes such as fried rice, soba noodles, sashimi, etc. are better to go to your favorite restaurant [happy]

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