CantonWheel

Same location, new vibe. Guangzhou really knows how to reinvent itself. Huangsha Wharf used to be all seafood and chaos. Now it’s food stalls, beer, and a whole new kind of crowd.

Huangsha Wharf used to be the seafood market in Guangzhou. The kind of place everyone had to visit at least once. Loud, busy, full of life. But as the city grew, it moved on to something bigger. And now, the old space has found a second life, turned into this creative food market

One thing I always miss when I’m outside China is just how easy food delivery is. Everything arrives neatly packed, still hot, and way faster than expected. It’s the kind of everyday convenience you stop noticing until it’s gone. Delivered in under 30 minutes, for free!

A Finnish vodka cocktail night in Guangzhou… and it just hits different. The Finlandia brand ambassador absolutely owned the bar—confident, fun, and seriously skilled. Every drink felt intentional, not just another cocktail. We definitely need more nights like this in Guangzhou.

For anyone who can’t do regular milk, this is actually a really nice surprise. Rice milk coffee feels gentler, easier, but still keeps that coffee satisfaction. And that tiny hint of rice? It makes the whole cup feel… calmer somehow. Simple change, but completely different!

Rainy days, but still blooming. Guangzhou doesn’t wait for sunshine. Flowers just happen, everywhere.

Orchids, wild colors, unexpected shapes… everything feels fresh, like the city just took a deep breath. Guangzhou really lives up to its name. A flower city, no matter the weather.

Rainy days in Guangzhou don’t feel grey. They feel… alive. Walk into any corner and suddenly there are flowers—quietly blooming, untouched by the weather, almost like the rain is part of their stage.

This year’s Canton Fair has a very different energy. You walk past booth after booth, and suddenly you notice robots are no longer the highlight. They’re just… part of the scene.

We grow older, move to different cities, different countries… but that part of us that enjoys simple stories and a bit of imagination never really disappears.

I always thought of Tintin as something quite European, something tied to a certain place and time. But seeing it here, surrounded by families and kids who are just as engaged, kind of changed that idea.

Qingming in South China = these little green balls, Qing Tuan. Soft, slightly chewy, filled with black sesame… and somehow very addictive. Tried making them this time. Messy hands, but worth it.

Tried one of those “been here forever” places this week. The kind where the menu doesn’t try to impress you. It just… exists. Chicken, noodles, a few classics. No fusion, no surprises. But somehow, sitting there, watching them do things the same way they probably did decades ago

Rainy season, seafood season. Not a bad trade at all. Fresh oysters, fat conch, and something bubbling away in that clay pot… Guangzhou knows how to make grey days taste good. 🦪🔥

There’s something slightly ironic about going somewhere filled with water just to escape the rain, but it somehow makes perfect sense once you’re there.

There’s something slightly ironic about going somewhere filled with water just to escape the rain, but it somehow makes perfect sense once you’re there. Fish circling endlessly, jellyfish drifting like they’ve given up on urgency, even the light feels softer.

The drinks, the lights, Guangzhou quietly doing its thing.

Some places grow on you slowly, without you even realizing it. Baiyun Mountain has become one of those for me. Over the years, what started as an occasional hike has turned into something more natural, especially in the early hours of the day.

Today’s challenge: frog in spicy hotpot. I’ll be honest. This one took a moment. Not because of the spice. But because… well, it’s frog.

In Guangzhou, celebrations don’t really need much discussion. Birthday? Dim sum! Anniversary? Dim sum! Reunion? Also dim sum! It’s almost instinctive. There’s something about sitting around a table, pouring tea, and sharing small plates that makes every occasion feel just right.