Karem, a young man from Milan, Italy, who went viral online for his "cross-border candy quest," will visit Dongguan, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen from April 8th to 12th. Accompanied by two fellow bloggers on a relay journey,   he will explore the heartland of Guangdong-made products, immerse himself in Lingnan culture, and experience the vitality of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The charm of Guangdong-made products will   be uncovered through the unique perspectives of foreign friends, writing a heartwarming new chapter in people-to-people exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

The first stop on Karem's journey to explore Guangdong-made products will be a visit to Hsu Fu Chi, the manufacturer of his beloved crispy candy. There, he will deeply explore the product craftsmanship and   brand culture, sharing this heartwarming cross-border story of Chinese-style sweetness. His connection began with the crispy candy, but extends far beyond it. In Dongguan, a renowned manufacturing city, the young Milanese man and his fellow friends will visit the production lines of Guangdong-made products, explore the exquisite fusion of intelligent manufacturing and traditional craftsmanship, and learn the techniques for   preparing intangible cultural heritage delicacies.

 They will stroll through Lingnan gardens, wander through ancient streets and alleys at night, and savor Cantonese opera, specialty teas, and authentic local cuisine.   They will experience the beauty of the fusion between smart manufacturing in Dongguan and the bustling everyday life of Lingnan. In Guangzhou, known as a "millennium commercial capital," their itinerary will focus   on cultural exploration and technological integration, including visits to the Yangcheng Creative Industrial Park, a stop at the Canton Tower and Yongqingfang, and a night cruise on the Pearl River to   appreciate the riverside city's scenery. This will allow them to understand the rich Cantonese cultural heritage amidst the interplay of tradition and modernity. In Shenzhen, a city of innovation, they will delve   into the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, experience the vitality of intelligent technology and the low-altitude economy, and feel the innovative pulse and international flair of this core city in the GBA.

Karem has already made a shopping list, eager to explore Chinese manufacturing and Lingnan culture, and hoping to bring back high-quality Guangdong-madeproducts and wonderful Chinese experiences to Italy.

甜蜜赴约，4月启程！米兰小哥将走进莞穗深三地，探访广货魅力

因“跨国求糖”走红网络的意大利米兰小哥Karem，将于4月8日至12日偕同两位跨国接力博主，走进东莞、广州、深圳三地，沉浸式探访广货源头、感受岭南文脉、体验湾区活力，以外国友人视角解锁广货魅力，书写中外民间交流暖心新篇章。

米兰小哥广货之旅的首站，是其心心念念的酥心糖生产厂家——徐福记，深度探访产品工艺与品牌文化，共述这份中国式甜蜜的跨国温情故事。因酥心糖结缘，却不止于这颗糖。在制造业名城东莞，米兰小哥一行将走进广货生产一线，探秘智能化生产与传统手工艺的精妙融合，体验非遗美食制作技艺；漫步岭南园林、夜游古街新巷，品味粤剧、特色茶饮与地道美食，感受“东莞智造”与岭南烟火的交融之美。在千年商都广州，行程将聚焦文化溯源与科技融合，探访羊城创意产业园，打卡广州塔与永庆坊，夜游珠江领略江城风光，在传统与现代交织中读懂广府文化底蕴。在创新之都深圳，将深入科创前沿阵地，体验智能科技与低空经济活力，感受湾区核心城市的创新脉搏与国际化气质。

据介绍，米兰小哥Karem已列好购物小清单，对中国制造、岭南文化满怀期待，希望将更多优质广货与中国美好体验带回意大利。

文｜记者 余宝珠
译｜黄健新
英文审校｜盛嘉