Foshan (佛山 Fahtsāan in Cantonese, Fóshān in Mandarin) is an industrial city near Guangzhou. It is perhaps most famous as the birthplace of famous martial artists Wong Fei-hung (黄飞鸿) and Ip Man (叶问), the latter of whom was the martial arts teacher of Chinese-American film star Bruce Lee.
Shunde is an autonomous district of Foshan, one of the wealthiest areas in mainland China, and a popular destination for foodies.
Cantonese is the main local language spoken in Foshan, though most locals are able to speak Mandarin as well, albeit often heavily accented. Like other prosperous southern Chinese cities, Foshan is home to many migrants from other parts of China who speak Mandarin but not the local language. As with elsewhere in China, English is not widely spoken, though some younger people may speak basic English.
- Zumiao Temple, No. 21 Zumiao Road, Chancheng District; 佛山市禅城区祖庙路21号, Fóshānshì chánchéngqū zǔmiào lù 21hào (Bus Routes: 101, 104B, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, or 116 to bus stop Zumiao; 祖庙. Metro: Guang-Fo Line, get off at Zumiao station. 8:30am-6pm. Inside is a Confucius temple, Memorial Hall of kung Fu legends Wong Fei Hong and Ip Man, and among other things regarding Foshan history. 20rmb.
- Liangyuan Park. Formerly the residence of the Liang clan, the park is actually a large garden housing a number of traditional Chinese-style buildings. Well worth a visit.
- Zhongshan Park. Offers nine specific scenic areas and family entertainment facilities.
- Leigang Park. The park hosts children's attractions and a large lake.
- Sanshui Lotus World. The largest lotus ecological park in the world.
- Renshou Temple, Zumiao Road. Founded in 1925. The temple originally belonged to the Vajrayana school, but later was converted into a Chan (Zen) temple. Houses an exotic pagoda, and is an interesting mix of colorful Vajaryana icons and simple Chan aesthetics.
- Nanfeng Kiln. A great place to see ceramics being made, and then to buy them. Founded during Zhengde period of Ming Dynasty (1506-1521). A reminder of Foshan's once great porcelain industry.
- Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall. Museum commemorating this martial arts master.
- South China Sea Temple. The South China Sea a Buddhism goddess Guanyin temple was built in 990 ad. (namely Song Taizong Chunhua five years), dating back more than one thousand years of history, blocks north to south, excellent scenery, as the Lingshan resort.
- Southern Taoyuan. Southern Taoyuan peach hometown, tree beautiful, bud, flower color of fresh, long flowering period. Here picturesque scenery, green grass, forest covers an area of more than 90%. Every year before the Spring Festival, large tracts of peach trees in early puberty, peach strains, clump, bunch, sinks into the red.
- Sanshui Forest Park, 13 Yundonghai Avenue (云东海大道13号). A huge, beautiful park in Sanshui District. Attractions within the park include a giant reclining Buddha statue (108 meters long), a Confucian temple, and a lake with imported crocodiles. Free. ¥25 for the Confucian temple, ¥20 for the crocodile lake.
Zumiao Temple, No. 21 Zumiao Road, Chancheng District; 佛山市禅城区祖庙路21号, Fóshānshì chánchéngqū zǔmiào lù 21hào (Bus Routes: 101, 104B, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, or 116 to bus stop Zumiao; 祖庙. Metro: Guang-Fo Line, get off at Zumiao station. 8:30am-6pm. Inside is a Confucius temple, Memorial Hall of kung Fu legends Wong Fei Hong and Ip Man, and among other things regarding Foshan history. 20rmb.
Liangyuan Park. Formerly the residence of the Liang clan, the park is actually a large garden housing a number of traditional Chinese-style buildings. Well worth a visit.
Zhongshan Park. Offers nine specific scenic areas and family entertainment facilities.
Leigang Park. The park hosts children's attractions and a large lake.
Sanshui Lotus World. The largest lotus ecological park in the world.
Renshou Temple, Zumiao Road. Founded in 1925. The temple originally belonged to the Vajrayana school, but later was converted into a Chan (Zen) temple. Houses an exotic pagoda, and is an interesting mix of colorful Vajaryana icons and simple Chan aesthetics.
Nanfeng Kiln. A great place to see ceramics being made, and then to buy them. Founded during Zhengde period of Ming Dynasty (1506-1521). A reminder of Foshan's once great porcelain industry.
Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall. Museum commemorating this martial arts master.
South China Sea Temple. The South China Sea a Buddhism goddess Guanyin temple was built in 990 ad. (namely Song Taizong Chunhua five years), dating back more than one thousand years of history, blocks north to south, excellent scenery, as the Lingshan resort.
Southern Taoyuan. Southern Taoyuan peach hometown, tree beautiful, bud, flower color of fresh, long flowering period. Here picturesque scenery, green grass, forest covers an area of more than 90%. Every year before the Spring Festival, large tracts of peach trees in early puberty, peach strains, clump, bunch, sinks into the red.
Sanshui Forest Park, 13 Yundonghai Avenue (云东海大道13号). A huge, beautiful park in Sanshui District. Attractions within the park include a giant reclining Buddha statue (108 meters long), a Confucian temple, and a lake with imported crocodiles. Free. ¥25 for the Confucian temple, ¥20 for the crocodile lake.
- Taoci Town. A small village with a long tradition of pottery making. An excellent place to find some pieces of traditional-style Chinese porcelain.
- Baihua Square. One of the tall buildings in Foshan, containing a great shopping mall with restaurants offering Japanese and continental cuisine. It is near the Zumiao temple.
Taoci Town. A small village with a long tradition of pottery making. An excellent place to find some pieces of traditional-style Chinese porcelain.
Baihua Square. One of the tall buildings in Foshan, containing a great shopping mall with restaurants offering Japanese and continental cuisine. It is near the Zumiao temple.
The bar areas are scattered in different locations in Foshan. The most famous chill out area is near Jihua Garden called Bar Street (Jiubajie).
A couple of decent clubs include
- Mini Club.
- Unlimited.
- Rave Party.
Mini Club.
Unlimited.
Rave Party.
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- Shunde
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