Time
1-1.5hours
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Inclusive of food and beverage costs
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Architecture / History / Culture / Tradition / Shopping / Green /
Tao Tao Ju
4.3
Introduction
Taotaoju Teahouse (est. 1880) embodies Lingnan tea culture. Kang Youwei’s calligraphy plaque greets visitors at the entrance. Ascend to the “Keguan Pavilion” for panoramic views of Xiguan’s arcaded streets. In the sunlit courtyard, Manchurian windows cast patterns on stone bridges. Lu Xun debated literature here; Cantonese opera stars once crowded the stairways. Watch chefs craft translucent shrimp dumplings, taste sweet-and-sour pork served over ice. Sip chrysanthemum pu’er tea while storytellers narrate Southern Han legends—centuries unfold within each steamer basket.
Full-day tour
8-10 hours
Lowest price
160¥ / per
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Shangxiajiu Street
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Tao Tao Ju
3st
Chen clan Academy
4st
Beijing road
5st
Canton Tower
6st
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Traditional Architecture
Morning Tea orchestrates Cantonese society
At dawn, teahouses become town halls: retirees count pensions by shrimp dumpling steam, startups sign contracts amid pu’er vapors. The hiss of brass kettles marks generational shifts—in 1983, China’s first foreign joint-venture deal was inked at Panxi Teahouse; today, AI pitches echo there. Over “one pot, two plates”, all social strata share equal footing for hours, making this the most democratic ritual in Guangzhou.
Taotaoju’s Status
A living fossil of Cantonese morning tea (est.1880). Kang Youwei’s plaque hangs above seats once graced by Lu Xun. Pioneered four-meal service (dawn to night), handcrafting translucent shrimp dumplings served with chrysanthemum pu’er. Its Beijing branch revives Lingnan arcades, bringing “one pot, two plates” ritual to North China. Annual visitors: 2M+
Taotaoju’s Architecture
Blending Lingnan courtyards with emerald-green tones & stained-glass windows. Birdcage booths offer semi-privacy beneath Kang Youwei’s calligraphy plaque. Ascend to “Keguan Pavilion” for arcade street views—rosewood furniture meets dim-sum steam, where tradition dialogues with modernity.
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Taotaoju’s History
Founded in 1880 as “Putaoju” teahouse, renamed in 1927 with Kang Youwei’s plaque “Taotaoju” (joyful tea-drinking). Gathering spot for Lu Xun & Cantonese opera stars. Now expands to Beijing/Shanghai, preserving handcrafted dim sum amid modern revival.
Taotaoju’s Evolution:
Expanding beyond Guangzhou to 41 stores (Beijing/Shanghai/Chengdu), each outlet features Lingnan elements like stained-glass windows. Shanghai debut drew 2,886 daily queues. Handcrafted dim sum by 90% Cantonese chefs; innovations like iced sweet-sour pork bridge tradition and youth trends. CEO Yin Jiangbo’s “marathon philosophy” fuels revival.
Cultural Experience
Architecture / History / Culture / Tradition / Shopping / Gastronomy
Taotaoju’s Signature
Crispy roasted Qingyuan black goose; iced sweet-sour pork (crisp outside, warm inside); hand-pleated shrimp dumplings (3 shrimp per piece) burst with broth. Served with chrysanthemum pu’er—centuries of Cantonese essence on one table.
Taotaoju’s Roast Goose:
Qingyuan black-feathered geese, grain-fed 45 days. Stuffed with herbs, glazed in malt syrup, roasted over lychee wood flames. The amber crisp skin cracks open, juices soaking Chencun rice noodles beneath—nutty aroma blended with fruitwood smoke.
Taotaoju Morning Tea
At dawn, tea masters pour boiling water to sterilize cups. Dim sum carts clatter past stained-glass windows—shrimp dumplings gleam with 13 pleats, barbecue buns split with honeyed juice. Regulars tap tables thanking servers; pu’er steam curls over century-old rosewood as business deals seal amid chatter.
Red Rice Noodle Rolls:
Crimson rice batter steamed into sheer silk wraps, enfolding crispy lard crisps & whole shrimp. Knife-tap releases a crunch—bouncy shrimp meets golden shards. Dip in house-blend soy for umami burst. Three rolls per plate: edible ruby-gold art.
