梧州市
Where the Xi River meets its tributary, and where Cantonese has its roots
Why this place
Wuzhou sits at the confluence of the Xi and Gui rivers and was the old trading gateway between Guangdong and Guangxi. Linguistically it matters: the Cantonese language is thought to have spread from this region down the river.
What to see
- The confluence and the old riverside warehouses
- The Qilou arcaded streets of the old city
- Baiyun Mountain and the temples above the town
What to eat
- Wuzhou is known for its 'guilinggao' — turtle jelly, a herbal dessert — and its ice cream
- River fish and Cantonese-influenced cooking
Best time
October–December and March–April
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