Foshan Ancestral Temple In-Depth Tour｜Explore the Lingnan Cultural Sanctuary for 35 RMB

I have been to Foshan Ancestral Temple twice! The transportation is very convenient, you can get there by subway.
This treasure site, started in the Northern Song Dynasty, is not only a national protected unit but also the soul of Foshan martial arts, Cantonese opera, and folk arts~ It is truly the Palace of Eastern Folk Arts! 🎭

🌟 Must-Visit Highlights:

🔥 Ancient Architectural Complex
▫️Be amazed for 180 seconds! The main hall of the Ancestral Temple enshrines the Northern Emperor, showcasing top-tier craftsmanship of glazed tiles, wood carvings, and brick carvings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties✨
▫️Lingying Archway + Jinxiang Pond + Bell and Drum Towers, textbook examples of Lingnan ancient architecture📸

🥋 Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall
▫️Five daily lion dance & martial arts performances (at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00)
▫️Immersive experience of Foshan’s Shadowless Kick, get up close with lion dance culture! 🦁

🥊 Ip Man Hall
▫️A holy place for Wing Chun fans! Exhibition of Grandmaster Ip Man’s life and precious artifacts
▫️Get the martial arts secrets of Bruce Lee’s master💪

🎭 Lingnan Folk Experience
▫️Cantonese opera stage with irregular performances (check the park announcements)
▫️Intangible cultural heritage arts like gray sculpture and pottery sculpture will feast your eyes👀

🗺️ Recommended Route:
Main Gate → Lingying Archway → Jinxiang Pond → Ancestral Temple Main Hall → Wong Fei-hung Hall (watch performances) → Ip Man Hall → Cantonese Opera Stage → Exit

🚌 Transportation Guide:
Subway: Guangfo Line, Ancestral Temple Station, Exit D, 5-minute walk
Bus: Direct routes 101/105/117, etc.
Driving: Baihua Square / Bolton City Parking Lots

💰 Ticket Information:
20 RMB/person (half price for students and seniors)
Open 8:30-17:30 (last entry at 17:00)

🍜 Nearby Activities:
▫️5-minute walk to Lingnan Tiandi (Republic of China style popular check-in spot)
▫️Visit Liang Garden on the way (one of the Four Famous Gardens of Lingnan)

😋 Food Radar:
✔️ Ying Ji Noodle House: The ultimate fresh shrimp wonton noodles
✔️ Huang Dan Ji: Intangible cultural heritage Chen Village rice noodles, forever the best
✔️ Dessert recommendations: Double-skin milk / Ginger milk curd
✔️ Specialty snacks: Braised pig’s trotter / Blind man’s meatballs

💡 Handy Tips:
① Arrive early to catch the martial arts performances⌛
② Turn off flash when photographing cultural relics📵
③ Audio guides help deepen your cultural tour experience🎧

📸 Photo Guide:
Red brick ancient buildings + lantern-lined streets, every shot looks like a classical masterpiece! Recommended to wear Hanfu on sunny days for check-ins; the bluestone paths on rainy days have their own charm~