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Foshan's Humanities: Ancient Villages, Temples, and Jade
FoshanContemporary Art & Design
6 min read·2 Oct 2026

Foshan's Humanities: Ancient Villages, Temples, and Jade

Visit Daqitou Village in Sanshui, pray at Baolin Temple, and explore the jade market in Pingzhou

Foshan is a renowned Lingnan city full of heritage. We take you to explore the rare Qing dynasty wok-ear houses of Daqitou Village in Sanshui, pray at Baolin Temple on Taiping Mountain in Shunde, dive into the bustling jade trading culture at Pingzhou Jade Street, and relax at the Asian Arts Park.

Foshan's Heritage and Rebirth: From a 600-Year-Old Dragon Boat to a Chic Wharf
FoshanHeritage & Wonders
6 min read·2 Oct 2026

Foshan's Heritage and Rebirth: From a 600-Year-Old Dragon Boat to a Chic Wharf

Discover the ancient Yanbu dragon boat and witness urban renewal at the Ronggui Fisherman's Wharf

Foshan is more than just martial arts and the Ancestral Temple. Travel to Nanhai to find a nearly 600-year-old dragon boat, then head to Shunde's Ronggui to see how an abandoned food factory was transformed into the city's trendiest riverside cultural district. This is a journey through Foshan's past and future.

Foshan Craftsmanship: From Golden Mansions to Shiwan Kilns
FoshanHeritage & Wonders
8 min read·2 Oct 2026

Foshan Craftsmanship: From Golden Mansions to Shiwan Kilns

Beyond martial arts, discover Lingnan's finest crafts and hidden ecological parks

Mention Foshan, and Wong Fei-hung comes to mind. But this city is also the pinnacle of Lingnan folk crafts. Visit the gold-leafed Bijiang Mansion, admire the Shiwan ceramic figures, and retreat to the lush Nanhai Bay and Sanshui Forest Park.

Foshan's New Face: Qiandeng Lake to Zaomu Mountain
FoshanNature & Ecology
9 min read·2 Oct 2026

Foshan's New Face: Qiandeng Lake to Zaomu Mountain

Beyond Kung Fu: Discovering the modern and ecological heartbeat of this manufacturing hub

There is more to Foshan than Wong Fei-hung and Wing Chun. As the city evolves, places like Nanhai's Qiandeng Lake, Gaoming's Zaomu Mountain, and Sanshui's Lotus World showcase a modern, green, and vibrant new facade.

Shunde Gastronomy & Art: Michelin Flavors & Tadao Ando
FoshanCulinary Pilgrimage
10 min read·2 Oct 2026

Shunde Gastronomy & Art: Michelin Flavors & Tadao Ando

From double-skin milk and water town cuisine to the striking He Art Museum

An old saying goes: "Eat in Guangzhou, but the chefs come from Shunde." Recognized as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Shunde is not just a food mecca—it has recently shined in architecture and art. This is a top-tier journey for both the palate and the eyes.

Foshan's Kung Fu & Kilns: Bruce Lee & 500-Year Fires
FoshanContemporary Art & Design
9 min read·2 Oct 2026

Foshan's Kung Fu & Kilns: Bruce Lee & 500-Year Fires

From Wong Fei-hung's legendary kicks to the ancient ceramic arts

Foshan is not only the heart of Lingnan culture but also the world-renowned "Home of Martial Arts" and "Southern Capital of Ceramics." This is a journey of masculine vigor and artisan spirit, stepping onto the hometown of Bruce Lee and witnessing a kiln that has burned for 500 years.

Water Towns & Gothic Domes: Classical Shunde and Historic Guangzhou
FoshanHeritage & Wonders
11 min read·2 Oct 2026

Water Towns & Gothic Domes: Classical Shunde and Historic Guangzhou

From Qinghui Garden's Manchu Windows to the Sacred Heart Cathedral

On the Lingnan delta, the elegance of classical Chinese gardens and the grandeur of Western Gothic architecture miraculously coexist. This route from Shunde to Guangzhou offers a visually striking cultural contrast.