Just got back from Shunde, time for some real talk!

OMG! You won't believe how amazing Shunde is in May-June 😭 Here's the ultimate guide to avoid crowds while eating like royalty! Bookmark this🌟 Follow it to dodge tourist traps! 🗺️ Recommended Itinerary Day 1: Garden Strolls + City Vibes 🌿 Qinghui Garden One of Guangdong's Four Great Gardens! Peak Lingnan architecture! Pavilions over water, ancient trees🌿 See lychees & longans in summer! Wear qipao/Hanfu for god-tier photos📸 ⚠️Heads-up: Weekends are packed! Arrive before 9am! Avoid tour groups! 🍜 Huagai Road Pedestrian Street Feast right after Qinghui Garden! Skip the wrong queues! ✅Must-eat: Wei Ji Beef Offal (best value), Minxin Low-Sugar Double-Layer Milk Pudding, Jinbang Huanji Water Buffalo Milk ❌Skip: Minxin fried dumplings (greasy/overpriced)! Pickles can't match Fengjian Water Town's! 🌳 Shunfeng Mountain Park Locals' secret paradise! Asia's largest stone archway + stunning lakeside bike path🚴♀️ Sunset at Qingyun Tower🌇 Golden lake views will leave you speechless! 👣Pro tip: Wear sneakers! Huge area! Bring mosquito repellent! 🎡 OCT Harbor PLUS Night views are insane! The "Shunde Eye" Ferris wheel lights are magical~ Friday/Saturday water light shows! Arrive early for lakeside seats! ✨Hidden gem: Lingnan-style street for Jun'an steamed pork & Lunjiao cakes! Day 2: Water Town + Artsy Spots 🛶 Fengjian Water Town Go at dawn/rainy days! Magical! ¥150 boat ride under ancient bridges🚣♀️ Listen to grannies' stories~ Huang Mama's private kitchen: Fish soup & steamed pork to die for! ⚠️Heads-up: No weekend parking! Take Bus 383 instead! 🏯 Lingnan Harmony Garden ¥26 ticket is steal! Cantonese opera & shadow puppets🎭 Taihe Academy's water reflections are breathtaking! Fewer crowds = great photos! 🌊 Fisherman's Wharf Industrial-chic art district! Lighthouse & murals = photo heaven! Sunset views🌄 Then try "Pork Lady's" drunken goose - massive pot! 🍲 Late-night Eats 👉Jinbang Upper Street: Xiajie's milk pudding & volcano cream puffs - no regrets! 👉Yinggu Pork Offal Congee: Pick fresh offal for ultra-sweet porridge! ❌ Bloody Lessons Learned 🚗 Transport: Press bus stop buttons! Routes change often! Taxi/driving FTW! 🍽️ Overhyped spots: Minxin pudding - pick low-sugar! Ximei beef offal - tiny/pricey! 🗺️ Skip: 678 Culture Street - all shops closed! 🐟 Steamed chicken/fish: Farmhouse fresh! Mall pre-made = gross! 📝 Insider Notes - Ditch influencer hype! Street stalls & 3am offal congee rule! - Summer's humid! Carry mini fans! Visit gardens in afternoon~ - Shunde = slow travel! 3 spots/day max! Save stomach space! Foodies, save this guide! "Chefs hail from Fengcheng" - one bite heals all!