2-Day Cultural and Culinary Exploration in Foshan, China

Day 1: City and Culture

Foshan, China on June 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Xihai Coffee Restaurant

Start your day early with traditional Cantonese breakfast including dim sum and congee at this popular local spot open from 7:00am to 11:00am.
CNY30, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Foshan Ancestral Temple

Explore this 1,000-year-old temple complex renowned for its exquisite Lingnan architecture, folk performances, and martial arts exhibitions. Opens from 9:00am to 5:30pm.
CNY30, 2h0m

11:45am

Lunch at Songhelou Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Cantonese dishes including roast duck and fresh seafood in a historic setting near the Ancestral Temple. Open 11:00am to 2:30pm.
CNY100, 1h15m

1:30pm

Stroll through Lingnan Tiandi

Discover this vibrant cultural zone with restored traditional architecture featuring shops, galleries, and tea houses. Open all day; best enjoyed in afternoon light.
Free, 2h0m

3:45pm

Visit Foshan Folk Art Research Institute

Learn about Lingnan-style crafts such as pottery and Cantonese opera costumes. It offers hands-on demonstrations and workshops, open till 6:00pm.
CNY25, 1h15m

6:30pm

Dinner at Longjiang Flower Restaurant

Savor traditional Foshan cuisine including vegetarian specialties made from fresh local ingredients. Dinner hours from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
CNY120, 1h30m

8:30pm

Evening walk by the Qiandeng Lake

Relax with a peaceful lakeside walk enjoying illuminated traditional buildings and ambient nightlife. Open and accessible late into the evening.
Free, 1h0m
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Day 2: Heritage and Arts

Foshan, China on June 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at local dim sum shop

Begin with a light breakfast of fresh steamed buns and tea at a neighborhood dim sum place open from 7:30am.
CNY25, 0h45m

9:15am

Tour Nanfeng Ancient Kiln

Visit the oldest continuously operating kiln in China, dating back to the Ming dynasty. Observe pottery-making and try your hand at crafting. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm.
CNY40, 2h0m

11:30am

Explore Foshan Martial Arts Museum

Discover the birthplace of Wing Chun and Southern Chinese martial arts through exhibits and live demonstrations. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm.
CNY20, 1h15m

12:45pm

Lunch at Feiniu Noodle Restaurant

Enjoy hand-pulled noodles and other savory dishes famous in Foshan. Open from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
CNY35, 1h0m

2:00pm

Shopping in Foshan New City Commercial Area

Browse modern shopping malls and local crafts markets for souvenirs and fashion goods. Most shops are open until 9:00pm.
Free, 2h0m

4:30pm

Departure or optional tea tasting

Wrap up your Foshan visit with a traditional tea tasting session at a nearby tea house, available until 6:00pm, or head to your departure point.
CNY50, 1h0m
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