Foshan Chronicles: The Flavorful Lingnan and City of Kung Fu

Day 1: Cultural Exploration in Chancheng (Lingnan Heritage + Cuisine)
Theme: Experience the history and local charm of Foshan's old town
Morning: Zumiao Temple - Lingnan Tiandi
📍 Zumiao Temple (8:30-11:00)
A must-visit landmark in Foshan, featuring ancient Lingnan architecture, martial arts (Ip Man & Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall), and lion dance performances.
Tips: Lion dance shows daily at 10:00 and 14:30 (extra shows possible during holidays).
🍵 Lingnan Tiandi (11:00-12:30)
A trendy commercial area next to Zumiao, transformed from century-old arcade buildings—perfect for photos and dim sum (try "Minsin Lau Po" double-layer milk pudding and "Taigenbao Wumizhou" rice congee).

Noon: Authentic Foshan Cuisine
🍜 Lunch Recommendations:
Yingji Wonton Noodles (shrimp wonton noodles)
Huiji Dessert Shop (pig trotter ginger stew, sesame paste)

Afternoon: Liang Garden - Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
📍 Liang Garden (13:30-15:00)
One of Lingnan's Four Great Gardens, a serene classical landscape ideal for Hanfu photography.
📍 Nanfeng Ancient Kiln (15:30-17:30)
A 500-year-old dragon kiln—try pottery DIY and explore the creative market.

Evening: Qiandeng Lake Night Views
🌃 Qiandeng Lake Park (19:00-21:00)
A modern Foshan landmark with shimmering lake lights—enjoy boat rides or strolls.
🍢 Dinner Recommendations:
Yuwenle (seafood BBQ) or Shunde Po Home Cuisine (Shunde-style dishes)

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Day 2: Shunde Culinary Adventure (Foshan on the Tip of the Tongue)
Theme: Savor classic flavors of Shunde, the "World's Capital of Gastronomy"
Morning: Qinghui Garden - Huagai Road Pedestrian Street
📍 Qinghui Garden (9:00-10:30)
A masterpiece of Lingnan gardens with picturesque pavilions and bridges.
🍜 Huagai Road Pedestrian Street (10:30-12:00)
Must-try heritage eateries:
Renxin Lau Po (double-layer milk pudding, ginger milk curd)
Ximei Spiced Beef Offal
Daliang Bengsha (traditional Foshan snack)

Noon: Signature Shunde Dishes
🍲 Lunch Recommendations:
Pork Lady Home Cuisine (ginkgo pig stomach soup, roasted goose)
Liaonengguan (pan-fried fish head, Shunde-style raw fish)

Afternoon: Fengjian Water Village
🚣 Fengjian Water Village (14:00-17:00)
The "Little Zhouzhuang of Lingnan"—glide on black-canopied boats and taste handmade fish cakes and Lunjiu cakes.

Evening: Happy Coast PLUS
🎡 Shunde Happy Coast PLUS (18:00-21:00)
Free entry! Romantic night views from the Ferris wheel. Food street highlights: "Shunde Gong" Chencun rice noodles and "Huang Dan Ji" curry crab.

Post by emmeline_lucindraeburn | May 27, 2025

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