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Must-Visit Restaurants
Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Qingyuan [2025]
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鸽皇餐厅·16年老字号·专业做鸽(东城店)
4.0
/5
13 reviews
Hot Pot
From £6.00
3.2 km from downtown
Address: 东城大道68号东方明珠花园1楼门面
Highlights:
16-year popular establishment serving herbal pigeon hotpot prepared with traditional slow-cooking methods
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Fortunately, it is a good choice to change the taste when you are tired of other foods. The price is moderate, there are not many parking spaces in front of the door, and the parking spaces are narrow, but there are people directing.
A friend recommended it to me. It tastes good. I will come back next time.
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LONG YI FEN JIAO PU
5.0
/5
7 reviews
Snacks
From £2.00
3.6 km from downtown
Address: 清城下廓一街十三座首层9号
Highlights:
A modest eatery with quality dishes, featuring signature wontons with thin wrappers, generous fillings, and great taste
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The restaurant's simple setting, with only four tables, is known for its signature Longyi rice noodle dumplings, which are rich in fillings and lightly wrapped with a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Other must-try items include the crispy fried shrimp cakes and the fragrant Chencun rice noodles with scallion oil.
"Autumn winds blow, and Qingyuan chicken is in trouble!" Spend three days exploring and eating with local friends, uncovering the intangible cultural heritage delicacies hidden in villages and towns. Covering five categories: chicken, river seafood, snacks, pastries, and sweet soups. Includes an itinerary and tips for avoiding pitfalls—perfect for a National Day visit!
🔥 2 Must-Try Intangible Cultural Heritage Chicken Restaurants
1. Ma Ji Village's Time-Hot Restaurant (No. 1 Must-Try)
◦Signature: 180-day free-range white-cut chicken, with bouncy, crispy skin and a burst of juicy, delicious flavor that'll leave you stomping your feet!
◦ The essence: The dipping sauce must be made with the owner's own sand ginger, grown in their own garden. It's three times fresher than regular ginger and so fragrant you'll want to add it to your rice.
◦ Details: The chickens are harvested daily from nearby farmers. Arrive early to see the owner sorting live chickens. The price per person is 50 yuan, and ordering half a chicken and a plate of local vegetables is enough for two people to eat until they're full. You'll need to share a table at mealtime, so arrive 30 minutes early.
2. Guixiang Restaurant (30 Years of Soy Sauce Chicken)
◦ Must-try: The secret soy sauce chicken. The soy sauce is a three-generation old recipe passed down by the owner. Slow-cooked for 25 minutes, the chicken is so tender it falls off the bone with a single tug, and the aroma of soy sauce permeates even the bones.
◦ The perfect combination: The Shitan yuba (dried bean curd skin) is a must. It's soaked in the thick soy sauce, and the aroma of soy and soy sauce blends beautifully in one bite, making it even more delicious than meat.
◦ Important reminder: Call and make a reservation an hour in advance! Otherwise, you'll have to wait in line for an hour. Don't make the same mistake I've made before.
🔥 3 Authentic Intangible Cultural Heritage Snacks (Locals Have Been Eating Them Since They Were Young)
1. Longyi Fenjiaopu (A Time-Honored Shop on Xiakuo Street in the Old City)
◦ Must-Try: Knife-Cut Rice Cake with Goose Offal
◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship: Knife-Cut Rice Cake is a century-old Qingyuan folk snack. Hand-cut with rice paste into diamond-shaped pieces and cooked in goose offal broth, it's soft and chewy, and the broth is incredibly delicious.
◦ Secret Way to Enjoy It: Add a spoonful of local chili sauce for a spicy and sour appetizer. 10 yuan per person Filling
◦ Other Recommendations: Signature Rice Dumplings (13 yuan/6 pieces, thin skin and generous filling), Pan-Fried Wheat Bean Rice Cake (10 yuan/portion, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside)
◦ Note: May be sold out by 1:30 PM on weekdays, so arrive before 11:00 AM. The shop isn't big, but it's incredibly popular.
2. Zhou Xin Ming Ji Roasted Pork Congee (Zhou Xin's time-honored establishment)
◦ Must-Try: Wood-Roasted Pork + Pork Offal Congee
◦ Roasted Pork: Traditional wood-roasted pork, a tradition dating back to the Qing Dynasty Seasoned solely with salt, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. It pairs best with white porridge or fine wine.
◦ Da Congee: Boiled with pork offal and bones for three hours, the rice oil thickens, and sprinkled with pepper and chopped green onions, it's incredibly delicious.
◦ Tip: The roast pork is vacuum-packed to take away (58 yuan per jin), and refills are free. Eat until you're full for 25 yuan per person.
3. Dongpi Shuijiao Shijia (Dongpi Ancient Town, Lianzhou)
◦ Must-try: The intangible cultural heritage Dongpi Shuijiao
◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship: Mushroom and meat filling wrapped in taro flour skin, steamed in a nine-hole bamboo steamer. The skin is as soft and glutinous as brocade, and the filling is as delicious as Yaozhen. It was inscribed on the Guangdong Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2025.
◦ Secret Way to Eat: Dip in mustard and litsea cubeba oil for a spicy and sour taste with a hint of herbal fragrance. Ten pieces cost 15 yuan per person.
◦ Transportation: A 1.5-hour direct drive from Qingyuan city. We recommend stopping by the Lianzhou Underground River along the way.
🔥 Two Intangible Cultural Heritage Main Dishes (Must-Haves for Locals at a Bacchanal)
1. Yanqian Bamboo Fragrance Village (Farmhouse in Qingxin District)
◦ Must-Try: Mushroom and Pork Ribs Bamboo Rice
◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship: Freshly grilled bamboo tubes absorb the bamboo fragrance, the rice crust is perfectly crispy, and the aroma of the mushrooms and pork ribs permeates every grain of rice.
◦ Recommended Pairings: Stir-fried Chicken with Sour Bamboo Shoots (sour and refreshing, relieving greasiness), Mountain Snails with Perilla (tender snail meat without any earthy smell).
◦ Location: A 10-minute drive from Gulong Gorge Rafting, perfect for post-rafting refueling.
2. Jiulong Tofu Shop (Jiulong Town, Yingde)
◦ Must-Try: Jiulong Tofu Feast
◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship: Ground with mountain spring water, the dish is as smooth as tofu pudding. It can be pan-fried, deep-fried, stuffed, or stewed. Recommended Pan-fried Tofu (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside) and Stuffed Tofu (delicious and flavorful meat filling).
◦ Hidden Menu: Free Tofu Pudding! Tender and slightly sweet, sprinkled with crushed peanuts, it's absolutely delicious.
◦ Tip: Buy tofu puffs (10 yuan/jin) as a souvenir; they're half the price compared to the scenic area.
🔥 2 Intangible Cultural Heritage Sweet Soups & Noodles (A Must-Have for Locals with Afternoon Tea)
1. Chen Hua Ji Bamboo Wonton Noodles (Qingcheng Xiakuo Street)
◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship: Century-old bamboo-pressed noodles, crispy and chewy, thin wonton wrappers with generous fillings, and a broth simmered for six hours with giant mullet and pork bones.
◦ Secret Taste: Add a spoonful of homemade shrimp paste for a delicious bite! All-you-can-eat at 12 yuan per person.
2. Cangqian Street Sweet Soups (Qingcheng Time-Honored Brand)
◦ Intangible Cultural Heritage Craftsmanship: Passed down through four generations, we recommend the red bean paste (simmered for three hours for a smooth, crumb-free consistency) and the stewed egg (soft and pudding-like).
◦ Special Pairing: Salted Pork Zongzi (10 yuan/piece) dipped in the sweet soup, a delicious treat for locals who've been enjoying it since childhood.
📍 Food + Fun Package (No Detours)
• Day 1: Arrive in Qingyuan in the morning → Head straight to Ma Ji Village for white-cut chicken → In the afternoon, enjoy rafting in Gulong Gorge (188 yuan/person, least crowded at 2:00 am) → In the evening, enjoy bamboo rice at Yanqian Zhuxiang Village → Enjoy the river hot springs (198 yuan, includes fish therapy and a traditional Chinese medicine bath)
• Day 2: In the morning, enjoy soy sauce chicken at Guixiang Restaurant → In the afternoon, explore Xiakuo Street in Qingyuan Old Town (check out Longyi Vermicelli Shop, Chen Huaji Wonton Noodles, and Cangqian Street Sweet Soup) → In the evening, drive 1.5 hours to Chishuijiao, Dongpi Town, Lianzhou → Accommodate in Lianzhou
• Day 3: Explore the Lianzhou Underground River in the morning → Return to Qingyuan city at noon → Enjoy roast pork congee at Zhouxin Mingji → Purchase local specialties (Shantang bacon 50 yuan/jin, Luokeng dried bamboo shoots 30 yuan/jin) → Return
👉 Don't miss the snack stalls near the hot springs! Braised Qingyuan chicken feet for 15 yuan per portion are perfectly salty and flavorful, perfect for nibbling while waiting for the hot springs.
❌ A cautionary tale (lesson learned the hard way)
• Don't buy "intangible cultural heritage food gift boxes" at the entrance to the scenic area! For example, the fancy-looking "Qingyuan Chicken Gift Box" can be overpriced by up to 200%, and the chicken inside isn't fresh.
• For local specialties, visit the specialty shops in the old alleys of the city: Shantang bacon is 50 yuan per jin (approximately 100g) and vacuum-packed, with a shelf life of three months; local handmade ginger candy is 20 yuan per bag, half the price of the scenic area and more authentic.
• Don't eat at the scenic area restaurants at Lianzhou Dongpi Shuijiao! Go to Shuijiao Shijia in the ancient town for a 10 yuan per person discount and more authentic food.
You can't miss out on any disappointments by following the food trails. Autumn in Qingyuan is all about enjoying the intangible cultural heritage chicken, river seafood, snacks, pastries, and sweet soups!
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天桥底鸡煲
5.0
/5
62 reviews
Cantonese Cuisine
From £7.00
5.3 km from downtown
Address: 68 Lion Lake Avenue
No.4 of Local Restaurants in Qingyuan
Highlights:
A bustling restaurant serving Qingyuan chicken pot, slow-cooked in a clay stove over a charcoal fire.
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The number one recommendation of the popular Cantonese cuisine list is "Flyover Restaurant". I drove here by myself, there are not many parking spaces, I arrived at 6:15, and there are still a few choices. I wanted to sit on the side, it was quite big, and at about 7 o'clock, it was almost full, and the tables were turned over many times👍👍. Many of them were from other places who came here to eat🐔😂
Two people had chicken (Auntie said there are chicken pot, duck pot, and dog meat pot. Li Qingyuan insisted on Qingyuan chicken🐔), and they directly served a thin pot with a portion of lettuce. The chicken was fanned chicken, and the chicken was freshly killed and not cooked when it came out of the pot. It was cooked slowly on charcoal. The taste was okay, but I was afraid of the heat after eating🤣. The bill was 108+, and Huafeng was 5 yuan, which was cost-effective. Two people ate 5 sun, and it was still a lot😋. You can come and try it in the future🤨
Qingyuan's free-range chicken is now famous throughout China. This restaurant is loved by locals and is basically eaten by locals. This chicken pot is a must-order for every table. The price is not more than 100 and is also affordable.
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西湖驰名艇仔粥
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Snacks
From £1.00
4.2 km from downtown
Address: 下濠基兴凤路口公交车站后
Highlights:
Simple and modest family-style restaurant with authentic boat porridge that's recognized by locals
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After the move, the environment is better and the food is even better. The rice noodle rolls and beef brisket rice noodle rolls are especially delicious, and the signature boat porridge is as delicious as ever. Overall, I'm very satisfied!
🍽️Beijiang Cuisine (Qingyuan Time-Honored Restaurant)
💰️55 yuan/person
💗I came here on a local recommendation for this time-honored restaurant. The atmosphere is truly wonderful and the atmosphere is very friendly. Of course, the food is the best! I came here for the Lu'e (luo'e), hahaha, check-in successful!
🍽️West Lake Famous Boat Porridge
💰️13 yuan/person
💗Qingyuan is a city with a wide variety of culinary offerings. This time, I came to West Lake Famous Ship Porridge after hearing recommendations from netizens. True to its name, the Ship Porridge is incredible!
🍽️Pigeon King Restaurant, 16-Year-Old Restaurant, Specializing in Pigeon (Yunshan Shiyi Branch)
💰️64 yuan/person
💗As the saying goes, one pigeon is better than nine chickens. Their signature pigeon is a must-try. The pigeon and chicken hot pot are incredibly nourishing. The braised and salt-baked pigeon are incredibly flavorful and juicy. The pigeon kidney clay pot rice is also delicious.
🍽️ Huiyuan Wonton Noodle House (Nanmen Street Branch)
💰️ 9 yuan/person
💗 The cold wontons are absolutely delicious! They're truly a signature dish! I've been asking for more. Although it's cheap, the portion is generous, and the flavor is quite light.
🍽️ Pinwei Garden Villa
💰️ 53 yuan/person
💗 The food was quite good, a bit unexpected. The rolled goose was fantastic, with just the right amount of fat and lean meat! I highly recommend the shallot bean curd sheets—the bean curd sheets are tender, and the shallots and soy sauce are fragrant!
🍽️Wu Ji Cuisine (Xiakou 1st Street Branch)
💰️17 yuan/person
💗The pork and fish offal congee are their signature dishes. The porridge base is thick and packed with a surprising amount of ingredients. The pork and fish offal are incredibly fresh and have no fishy smell. The rice noodle rolls are also a standout, with the egg and meat sausages having a smooth texture and generous fillings.
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彭家私厨
4.0
/5
15 reviews
Other Cuisine
From £7.00
5.3 km from downtown
Address: 湖西路87号倚湖居7号楼133商铺
Highlights:
Homestyle flavors that earn rave reviews – savor the appetizing poached chicken in this authentic local market setting
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The Qingyuan chicken is tender and flavorful, and I highly recommend it! The black tofu is rich and fragrant, tender and delicious, and it's perfect with rice! The set meal is also very cost-effective and worth a try!
The chicken is so tender that it slips into your mouth. It is mixed with peanuts, shredded ginger, shredded green onions and other ingredients. It is fresh and slightly spicy. It is so appetizing that you can't stop eating it. I can even have two bowls of it with rice!
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From malt
5.0
/5
1 reviews
Bars/Bistros
From £6.00
933m from downtown
Address: 城市花园玉荷苑24栋28号铺
Highlights:
Golden lighting with vintage charm, floor-to-ceiling wine wall showcasing an impressive collection
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There are many kinds of wines and cocktails, the environment is classical and the atmosphere is good.
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Viking Bar
5.0
/5
1 reviews
Bars/Bistros
From £4.00
1.3 km from downtown
Address: 人民一路28号顺盈时代广场1312、1313铺
Highlights:
Industrial-style decor is natural and rugged, with a great atmosphere for drinks under dim lighting
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The tender pink color is perfect for a date. It is often visited by petite girls. The cream decoration on it makes the whole look more dreamy. The whole family thinks it is very suitable for girls. The cream layer is very delicate and the experience is perfect.
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XIAN
4.0
/5
5 reviews
Cantonese Cuisine
From £25.00
27.7 km from downtown
Address: 三坑镇新丽路1号清远新世界酒店1层
Highlights:
Elegant and sophisticated Chinese decor, featuring the famous Cantonese dish of crispy skin chicken that's crispy, tender, and juicy
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[Environment] Very good, very quiet
[Service] Great
[Taste] The taste of Cantonese cuisine, authentic flavor
A delicious Cantonese restaurant with light flavors and a nice environment. Highly recommended!
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超燃一品桑拿鸡•桑拿牛肉•桑拿鱼（广泰店）
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Home-style Chinese
From £5.00
1.5 km from downtown
Address: 广东省清远市清城区新城4号区富华大厦B栋首层北101号自编第二卡超燃一品·桑拿鸡·桑拿牛肉·桑拿鱼(广泰店)
Highlights:
A humble eatery with simple decor, where sauna steaming preserves the original fresh flavor of the ingredients.
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Super Hot Sauna Chicken
I've been there with many friends, many times.
Some think the chicken is amazing, some think the beef is best, and some think the lean fish is best.
But my favorites are their fresh-baked egg fried rice and soup.
There's always a dish that will wow your taste buds.
For just 40 yuan per person, you can enjoy a feast with all-you-can-eat rice, no seasoning fee, no tea fee, no paper towel fee, and no takeout fee.
The menu is simple, with only a few dishes available, and each one is truly amazing.
The restaurant is incredibly popular, packed even on holidays, and offers excellent value for money.
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Summer Vacation Family Trip! A Pure 3-Day, 2-Night Qingyuan Experience!
My Third Visit to Qingyuan!
💯 I have to say Qingyuan is truly an underrated city!
😝There's so much delicious food!! 👍🏻 And the prices are so reasonable~
The attractions are also amazing! Many of the highlights are 🆓~
It's perfect for a summer getaway with the kids~
⭐Here are some recommendations for B&Bs I visited during my trip~
The environment is absolutely stunning!! Perfect for taking photos!!
And the rooms are so clean and tidy!
The wooden decor blends in perfectly with the surroundings!!
✅ 11 delicious restaurants included! Some I've been to repeatedly!
1⃣️Super Hot Pot · Sauna Chicken · Sauna Beef · Sauna Fish
2⃣️ Huizhuang Restaurant | Sauna Chicken · Qingyuan Chicken
3⃣️ Peng's Private Kitchen
4⃣️ Yanfen Stir-fried Chicken · Raw Ingredients (Guangtai Branch)
5⃣️ Dayi Fruit Wood Roasted Goose · Mingluotou Brand Qingyuan Chicken (Beijiang Road Branch)
6⃣️ Derongyuan Shunde Canteen (Ximentang Branch)
7⃣️ Lakeside Mom's Cuisine · Qingyuan Chicken · Family Banquet
8⃣️ Jufu Family Banquet · Qingyuan Chicken
9⃣️ Lin Xiaomei Street Hot Pot
🔟 Windmill · Spicy Beef · BBQ · Late-night Snack
1⃣️1⃣️ Mister Korean BBQ · Korean Cuisine (Yingzhicheng Branch)
#SummerFamilyTravel #FamilyTravel #QingyuanTravelGuide #QingyuanTravel #FamilyTravel
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大燚果木烧鹅·明炉头牌清远鸡(山湖城店)
5.0
/5
9 reviews
Home-style Chinese
From £6.00
3.9 km from downtown
Address: 凤翔大道与169乡道交叉口南行30米路西（清远长隆15分钟路程,清远南高速口1.7公里）
Highlights:
A famous roast goose restaurant certified by locals, serving fruitwood-roasted goose with crispy skin and fragrant meat.
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The signature roast goose is truly worthy of its reputation, especially when it's freshly roasted. The goose used here is selected at a suitable age, not too fatty, the meat is well-seasoned, the skin is crispy, and the roast goose sauce is superb when drizzled over rice.
A good friend came to Qingyuan from Guangzhou to visit me~😁
2 days and 1 night shopping and eating guide, all practical tips, no 🙅🏻♂️ step on thunder💣 !!
Friends who come to Qingyuan to play must make a good guide
Otherwise it will be a bloody lesson~😭
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✅1. Transportation🚗 method:
‼ ️It is recommended to travel by car🚗, which takes about 1 and a half hours
You can also choose to travel by high-speed rail🚄/light rail
🔸Guangzhou South Station-Qingyuan Zhouxin Station
🔹Huadu Light Rail-Qingcheng Station
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✅2. Photo-taking attractions:
✔️Bai Miao Fishing Village
✔️Fei Lai Temple
✔️Nanmen Street + Qifengli
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✅2. Food recommendations:
🔸Super-burning Yipin Sauna Chicken⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Locals love to eat at this restaurant, which is crowded at mealtime
Beef and fish ingredients are fresh👍🏻
The chicken is firm and has a chicken flavor😋
If you want to eat authentic Qingyuan chicken, this is recommended
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🔹Da Yi Fruit Wood Roast Goose⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Qingyuan's most popular roast goose! ! I want to recommend it to you
Recommend the signature fruit wood roast goose, the skin is crispy and fragrant
After eating it, I will come back to taste the pickled fish and tofu
The portion is quite large and delicious
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✅4. Suggestions for playing:
✔️Bai Miao Fishing Village
Walking on the plank road, the natural scenery of green water and green mountains
Blowing the river breeze, I feel very relaxed! 😁It's really chill~
✔️Fei Lai Temple
Retro building, antique ~ beautiful environment!
You can also pray for blessings, which makes people very relaxed and peaceful
✔️Nanmen Street/Qifengli
It's really atmospheric to go shopping at night after the lights are turned on!
Relatively retro building street view, a lot of delicious snacks! !
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