Things To Do
in Yangmei

Small steamed or baked bites — dumplings, buns and rice rolls — available at morning teahouses and casual restaurants; try classic siu mai and har gow.

Must-Try!

Rice cooked in a clay pot with soy, preserved vegetables and meat or Chinese sausage; crispy rice at the bottom is prized. Found at local eateries.

Seasonal greens, mushrooms and local produce cooked simply with garlic and light sauces; excellent in small family restaurants.

Depending on season, expect tasty mangoes, lychees and longans sold at markets and roadside stalls.

A lively place to find fresh produce, pork and poultry, small snack stalls offering steamed buns, rice noodle rolls and fried dough sticks; great for candid street photography.

Clusters of street vendors near transport hubs and market streets selling skewers, fried snacks and sweet desserts — ideal for tasting local flavors cheaply.

A simple nod or '你好' (nǐ hǎo) is fine. Address older people and hosts with courtesy; using both hands to receive gifts or money is polite.

Remove shoes if invited into a private home and follow the host’s lead. Keep noise levels reasonable in residential areas, especially at night.

Sharing dishes is common; wait for the host to start eating and try several dishes. Use serving chopsticks or the opposite end of your chopsticks for communal plates if provided.

Respect local queues where present; public displays of anger are frowned upon. Be patient and polite with service staff.

Tipping is not generally expected in small-town China; service charges are uncommon. In tourist contexts or upmarket hotels and guided tours, a small tip is appreciated but not obligatory.

Mobile payments (WeChat Pay and Alipay) dominate for most transactions; cash (RMB) is still widely used in markets and by street vendors. International credit cards are often accepted at larger hotels and restaurants but less so at local shops.

Mild temperatures and increasing humidity; gardens and orchards bloom. Expect occasional rain and good conditions for hiking and photography of blossoms.

Hot, humid and rainy — June to August brings the monsoon with heavy showers and higher chance of typhoons late in the season. Afternoons can be very warm; plan outdoor activities for mornings and early evenings.

Often the most pleasant time: lower humidity, comfortable temperatures and clearer skies — ideal for outdoor exploration and sightseeing.

Short, mild winters with cool mornings and cooler nights but rarely freezing; bring a light jacket for evenings. Fewer tourists and quieter streets.

A very popular recreational and competitive sport across southern China; local sports centers and schools often offer courts.

Common pastime in community centers and schools; easy to find casual games.

Widely played by youth in open courts and school facilities.

Regional and seasonal cultural sport on rivers and lakes, especially around the Dragon Boat Festival.

Vegetarian choices exist but many dishes use stock or seasonings made from meat or seafood. Ask for '不要肉' (bù yào ròu — no meat) and specify no fish sauce; tofu and vegetable stir-fries and plain rice/noodles are usually available.

More challenging due to hidden animal products (egg, lard, fish stock). Seek Buddhist vegetarian restaurants if available and use translation apps to explain dietary needs clearly.

Wheat-based sauces and soy sauce are common; rice-based dishes are safer but confirm sauces. Carry a card explaining gluten intolerance in Chinese to show cooks.

Shellfish and peanuts are commonly used; communicate allergies in Mandarin and consider carrying antihistamines if you have severe reactions.