Gaozhou has been planting longan for more than 1,000 years.
As early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Gaozhou Litchi was a royal tribute.
Originated in Shiguanzui, Jiaochidong Town, Xinyi, Maoming, Shiguanzui sheet jelly has a history of more than one hundred years.
Gaozhou citizens have had a custom of eating wormwood glutinous rice cakes in Zhengqiong Festival (the last day of the first month) since ancient times to drive out plague and monsters and pray for happiness.
As a coastal city, Maoming has various kinds of seafood, including shrimp, squid, crab, grouper, and cuttlefish.
"Shuidong duck porridge" is a summer must for Maoming citizens.