There were only two of us doing the tour, and the pace was just perfect, like a story telling trip through the streets, customs and the many types of foods, ingredients and customs of the region.
We started at the Guangzhou Sea Food Market, with a good walk around the early morning, where things were still fairly quiet... We then purchased some fresh shrimp and went up to one of the many restaurants where they cooked our shrimp in delicious garlic. All washed down with great tea.
We then proceeded to the medicinal market, herbal market, vegetable stores and so on. We stopped to sample wonderful dishes along the way - roast duck, dim sum, dumplings, cake. Had more lovely tea along the way. I don't want to say much more as it's a such an enjoyable meander through the heart of the city, that you'd better go and discover for yourself.
Lastly I'd like to add that Maggie, our guide was the real gem in this wonderful food adventure through the backstreets of Liwan. She has a wonderful pace and manner, and shared her time and her stories with us with great generosity and kindness.
I can't recommend this enough.
Maggie - if you ever come to London, I will do the honours!