Located in the hinterland of the Pearl River Delta, Foshan is a national‑level historical and cultural city, truly the hometown of Lingnan culture and a renowned city of Guangfu culture. As the birthplace of Guangfu culture, it enjoyed prosperous trade since ancient times and was one of China’s Four Great Ancient Towns, boasting a time‑honoured cultural heritage.
Ancient architectures at Foshan Ancestral Temple feature brick, wood and pottery carvings of Lingnan craftsmanship. Melodies of Cantonese opera linger at Wanfu Stage. The ancient Nanfeng Kiln keeps burning, and Shiwan pottery figurines reflect superb craftsmanship. Sangyuanwei witnesses water‑town farming wisdom, while wok‑eared houses and old ancestral halls embody Lingnan charm.
Foshan is celebrated for both culture and martial arts. Martial arts masters Wong Fei‑hung and Ip Man hailed here, spreading Wing Chun and Hung Kuen worldwide. Vibrant folk customs include lion dances, dragon‑boat races and the Xingtongji Festival. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, it features authentic Cantonese morning‑tea cuisine, with intangible heritages such as Xiangyunsha silk and paper‑cutting well‑preserved.
Today, Foshan blends tradition and modernity. Its robust manufacturing industry earns the reputation “Where there is a home, there are Foshan products”. Rooted in age‑old culture and brimming with modern vitality, Foshan presents the unique glamour of Guangfu culture to visitors from all over the world.