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Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, launched the 2026 Guangzhou Service Consumption Season and a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area food carnival at the iconic Canton Tower on May 18, 2026. The event offers residents and tourists a one-stop experience combining dining, entertainment and leisure.

As a highlight of the 2026 Guangzhou Service Consumption Season, the food carnival runs from May 18 to 24 on Canton Tower's second-floor observation deck.

A total of 63 brands have set up 59 stalls, offering food, cultural and creative products, and local specialties from Guangdong. Food is the main draw, with 51 food brands covering Cantonese cuisine, Japanese food, Western dishes, desserts and tea drinks to cater to a wide range of tastes.

A Teochew-style oyster pancake is served at the carnival.

The carnival features both classic flavors and innovative creations. Time-honored brands appear alongside emerging viral brands, bringing traditional tastes together with creative new dishes.

Residents and tourists can sample delicacies from across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in one stop. Offerings include classic Guangdong foods such as double-skin milk, a Cantonese dessert custard made from milk, egg whites and sugar, and cold fish skin, as well as creative Cantonese-inspired dishes such as Char Siu, or Cantonese barbecued pork, hamburgers. Teochew-style seafood, American beef, Japanese ramen and a durian zone add to the culinary celebration.

A Char Siu hamburger is among the innovative Cantonese dishes on offer.

Beyond food, the carnival also features cheerleading parades and interactive games that encourage families and friends to take part together. After nightfall, the main stage becomes an "urban open-air Livehouse", with a different themed music party each night, including performances of classic Cantonese songs. All performances are free, with new highlights each evening to enrich visitors' cultural and tourism experience.