Situated in Guangdong Province, the pretty town of Foshan is an interesting place to spend a day or two soaking up the natural beauty and exploring colorful attractions.
Foshan is an ancient town and there are a large number of attractions here such as temples, palaces and museums. Those who want to simply relax will find a number of picturesque gardens, which contain entertainment areas, popular with families at the weekend.
Foshan is also well known for its nightlife and there are several clubs where visitors can dance the night away to the latest tunes. There is also a vibrant collection of bars located in the area near Jihua Garden.
Getting There & Away
Foshan is just an hour’s bus drive from Guangzhou, where there is an international airport. There are also buses from a number of other destinations in the area such as Shenzhen and Hong Kong (3 hours). Foshan has its own train station, and Guangzhou is just thirty minutes away by train, while Hong Kong can be reached in 3 hours.
Things to Do
Foshan Attractions
- Zumiao Temple
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This pretty temple has been home to the city’s guardian for hundreds of years.
- Sanshui’s Lotus World
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This is the world’s largest ecological lotus park.
- Liangyuan Park
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This large park contains a number of ancient traditional chinese houses and was once the residence of the liang clan.
- Zhongshan Park
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Situated along the banks of fenjiang river, this is a great place for a walk on a summer’s day.