Foshan is located in the northern part of the Pearl River, 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Foshan is made up of five districts: Chancheng, Shunde, San-shui, Nanhai and Gaoming Districts. The government seat is located in Chancheng District. Foshan is a vital part of an active economic zone comprising of Guangzhou in the east, and Hong Kong and Macau in the south. The transportation system of Foshan is well designed to facilitate traveling into or out of the city.
Foshan has a long history dating back to approximately 5,000 years. It gained its name from the three Buddha statues unearthed in this area in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Having a temperate climate with abundant rainfall, it has been a land of fish and rice. Besides fishing and farming, the local craftsmen were also known for their skills in making ceramics. Thriving handicraft industries, commerce, and the arts made Foshan one of the four most famous towns in Tang and Song (960-1279) dynasties. Foshan has a reputation as the home of Chinese ceramic arts, Cantonese operas and martial arts.
Foshan is a modern city. It was one of the earliest ports to engage in foreign trade since China's open door policy. Foshan has become the third largest city in Guangdong Province, combining its manufacturing industries with tourism. In recent years, Foshan has committed its resources to further expand its vibrant tourism industry.
The top attractions in Foshan are many. Highlights include Xiqiao Mountain and the Foshan Zumiao (Ancestral) Temple.
The Zumiao Commercial Street is a must-go place for shopping. There are big shopping malls and plazas where all kinds of local handicrafts can be found. In addition, there are many famous restaurants that serve fresh, tasty local delicacies. Cafes, pubs and teahouses add varieties for visitors to enjoy.
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Travelers' Voices on Foshan
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Dec. 23,2009 10:23 Reply
Mr.jordan(singapore) said:
hi im a hiphop/bboy dancer and i would like to know where does foshan dancers usally meet to dance and stuff like tht....many thanks man =)
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Dec. 20,2009 04:27 Reply
Mr.magdy(egypt) said:
Dear sir : i have trip to shenzhen in Dec 29 and will go to vist Guandong Xinbo elctrical Applinces factory in SHUNDE leliu town -longzhou-
Pla help me to find how to travel from shenzhen to this address and which hotel is near to the factory.
best regard
magdy
hawash@link.net
Dec. 20,2009 21:03
Mr.Andrew replied:
Get to Shenzhen Longgang or Yinhu long-distance Bus Station to find the buses to Shunde. It takes about 3 hours. After arriving the Shunde Bus Station, take a taxi to the factory in Longzhou Road.
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Nov. 18,2009 00:34 Reply
Mrs.Amira(Egypt) said:
Dear sir
Please I will come to a conference in sun golden hotel in Sanshui-Foshan .I will reserve in Huangdu Hotel,19 Foping Road, Chancheng District, Foshan , is this hotel far away from the conference, and how can I go to Huangdu Hotel from the air port
and how can I go to the conference from this hotel? Many thanks for your help.
Nov. 22,2009 19:37
Ms.TRAVELINGINCHINA(China) replied:
Hi, Mrs Amira, the two hotels are far from each other, over 30km. As I know, Foshan Airport hasn't been reopened right now. Which airport do you mean?!
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Nov. 6,2009 14:55 Reply
Mrs.Georgia(Cyprus) said:
Hello,
We arrive at Guangzhou airport at 22.00 p.m. How can we go to Foshan at this time?
Nov. 7,2009 02:17
Mr.Shan replied:
The last bus from Guangzhou Airport to Foshan will leave at 22:50. I'm afraid that you couldn't catch it in time. So, you have to hire a cab driving to Foshan.
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Nov. 1,2009 06:19 Reply
Mrs.Georgia(Cyprus) said:
What are the working hours of Foshan International Furniture Market?
How far is the market from Crowne Palace Hotel?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Nov. 4,2009 01:48
Mr.Manny replied:
It is usually from 9am to 6pm and a little longer at weekends. Is that Crowne Plaza Hotel?!
Nov. 4,2009 02:20
Mrs.GEORGIA(CYPRUS) replied:
Yes, is Crowne Plaza Hotel!!! Thank you for the information!
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Oct. 26,2009 09:15 Reply
Mr.sonny(usa) said:
Hi I want to travel on 4 day business trip to foshan city from Atlanta GA USA
Where do I start and how do I get to foshan city
Oct. 26,2009 21:40
Mr.Leo replied:
Well, I think you should take a flight frm Atlanta to Shanghai or Beijing firstly. Then, please transfer to a domestic flight to Guangzhou Airport. From Guangzhou, you could take a train or a bus to reach Foshan quickly.
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Sep. 25,2009 05:37 Reply
Ms.Reina(Philippines) said:
which area of foshan is hotel fortuna located? is it near an aquatic center where swimming competitions are held? what is the address of the aquatic center?
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Sep. 4,2009 19:47 Reply
Mr.Mic(M'sia) said:
I would like to pay a visit to Foshan after my trip to Macau. How can i get there? Can you pls advise
Sep. 8,2009 20:47
Ms.Emily replied:
It is suggested that you take a coach from the Gongbei Bus Station in Zhuhai to Foshan. The bus station in just located to be opposite to the Gongbei Port from Macau to Zhuhai. Here, you could take buses to Foshan from 07:50 until to 20:45. The journey is about 3 hours.
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Sep. 6,2009 00:14 Reply
Ms.jane(phillipines) said:
hi i would like to go to foshan. how do i get there if i'm coming from hongkong?
Sep. 6,2009 01:37
Mr.david(cn) replied:
You need to transfer. First, take the guangzhou--kwoloon express train from hong kong to guangzhou at the East Rail Hung Hom Station， it will take you to Guangzhou's East Railway Station. Then change the train to foshan at guangzhou east railway station, the price is about 10 yuan.
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Sep. 2,2009 19:21 Reply
Ms.Elaine Pak(Malaysia) said:
5oct2009, i will arrive Guangzhou. I wish to visit to Foshan City, can i know any place you can recommend us(3persons)to visit and photographer. We only have 3days2nites and the day 3 evening must going back to Guangzhou.
2rd choose : if i go to Guangxi, Guilin izzit very far away ??
Sep. 2,2009 21:43
Mr.Hank replied:
You could see the attraction list on this page http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/guangdong/foshan/ Not suggested to go to Guilin since the journey is over 550 kms.