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Zumiao
The 11th-century Zumiao temple is believed to be the site where Cantonese opera flourished. The art is still performed today during festivals to entertain…
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Foshan
An easy half-hour metro ride will take day-trippers from Guǎngzhōu to this city. Fóshān (佛山; literally ‘Buddha Hill’) was famous for its ceramics in the Ming dynasty. Today, it’s better known as the birthplace of two kung fu icons, Wong Fei Hung and Ip Man (Bruce Lee's master), and the Wing Chun style of kung fu developed here.
Explore Foshan
- ZZumiao
The 11th-century Zumiao temple is believed to be the site where Cantonese opera flourished. The art is still performed today during festivals to entertain…
- NNanfeng Ancient Kiln Artists' Village
This lovely ceramics town of stone-paved paths in Shiwan (石湾, Shíwān) is worth snooping around for its artisans' ceramics workshops and the two ancient …
- LLiang Garden
This tranquil residence of a family that produced painters and calligraphers was built during the Qing dynasty. Designed in a Lingnan style, it delights…
- LLingnan World
A photogenic collection of restored medicinal shops, Chinese liquor stores and old villas from the Qing dynasty and Republic era are now occupied by…
- RRenshou Temple
This former Ming monastery remains an active place of worship today. Inside, you’ll find a pagoda built in 1656, and the Foshan Folk Arts Studio,…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Foshan.
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Zumiao
The 11th-century Zumiao temple is believed to be the site where Cantonese opera flourished. The art is still performed today during festivals to entertain…
See
Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Artists' Village
This lovely ceramics town of stone-paved paths in Shiwan (石湾, Shíwān) is worth snooping around for its artisans' ceramics workshops and the two ancient …
See
Liang Garden
This tranquil residence of a family that produced painters and calligraphers was built during the Qing dynasty. Designed in a Lingnan style, it delights…
See
Lingnan World
A photogenic collection of restored medicinal shops, Chinese liquor stores and old villas from the Qing dynasty and Republic era are now occupied by…
See
Renshou Temple
This former Ming monastery remains an active place of worship today. Inside, you’ll find a pagoda built in 1656, and the Foshan Folk Arts Studio,…
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