Welcome Visitors from Around the World to Guangde: Savor the “Three Essentials” and Feel the Pulse of Yangtze River Delta Integration

As night falls, the streets of Guangde, Anhui, begin to fill with a rising haze of steam. Stew pots bubble with the savory aroma of free-range chicken and bamboo shoots; long lines form outside milk tea shops; and the sweet scent of freshly baked peach crisps drifts through the air. This is Guangde’s recently popular “Three Essentials.” Since late November, the city has experienced a surge in tourism, with visitors arriving one after another from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and other Yangtze River Delta cities—clear signs of the region’s deepening integration.

Guangde Night Scene (Photo by Chen Yong)

This wave of popularity is the result of the Yangtze River Delta’s “two-hour economic circle.” Guangde stew pot is more than a local dish; it represents a millennium-old fusion of Wu-Yue, Central Plains, and Huizhou cultures. Combined with Kawanka milk tea and Zhanji peach crisps, it captures the tastes and lifestyles of today’s younger generation. Sitting down to a steaming pot of stew or strolling through brightly lit streets with a cup of milk tea in hand offers an immersive experience that reflects the vitality of contemporary Chinese life.

Guangde Stew Pot Being Prepared (Photo by Chen Yong)

Guangde Stew Pot (Photo by Chen Yong)

Shuiyang Three Treasures (Photo by Chen Yong)

Guangde’s popularity stems from its long-standing spirit of openness and inclusiveness. From government compounds opening their gates to provide free parking for visitors, to local businesses upgrading services by actively responding to customer feedback, the city consistently conveys a sincere sense of hospitality—where every visitor is warmly welcomed.

A Bustling Street Gathering in Guangde (Photo by Chen Yong)

Aerial View of Guangde City (Publicity Department of the CPC Guangde Municipal Committee)

The Beautiful Luhu Lake (Photo by Hu Liuqing)

Today, the streets of Guangde are filled with a vibrant and inviting atmosphere of everyday life. Guangde warmly welcomes visitors to savor the “Three Essentials,” explore the city through shared meals and leisurely walks, and experience firsthand the pulse of Yangtze River Delta integration. Here, flavors and culture come together, offering a vivid glimpse of the warmth and vitality that define modern China.