OVERVIEW

Foshan is a historical city near Guangzhou, and this private day tour will let you explore the Zu Temple, Ancient Southly Kiln, and Liang Garden with a local guide from Guangzhou. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

ITINERARY

Day 1Guangzhou to Foshan Day Tour

At 8am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel, then take a private vehicle to Foshan. You will visit the Zu Temple firstly. Zu Temple, or The Temple of the Ancestors, dates originally from the second half of the 11th C, and was restored in 1372 following a fire. It is dedicated to the God of the North, Ruler of the Waters. Although the Chinese name ''Zumiao'' means ''Temple of the Ancestors'', this simply indicates that it is the oldest temple in town, "the ancestor of temples". The rich ceiling decoration with many figures is its most interesting feature. Sometimes you can see the lion dance here.
According to historical records, Foshan ceramic workshops formed in the Tang and Song dynasties, the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the most developed times, Shiwan ceramic in Foshan is the most well-known.
Southerly Kiln in Foshan has been working for about 500 years, there are numerous ceramic products were made here.
Taste some local food before heading to Liang Garden. Liang Garden was built originally in Qing Dynasty about 200 years ago by a rich family Liang, which were rebuilt in 1882. As one of the four renown gardens in Guangdong Province, Liang Garden is located in Foshan. There are nice bridges, houses, corridor, pool, man-made hills, and pavilions etc. in the garden, which are attractive to take photos.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the tour concludes.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: None
Meals: Lunch

INCLUDED

Lunch
Private transportation
Local guide
Entrance fees

EXCLUDED

Gratuities

TRIP NOTES

Pickup time: 8am
Pickup location: Your centrally located Guangzhou hotel in Tianhe, Haizhu, Liwan, and Yuexiu District.
Tour Duration: 7-9 hours
Difficulty: Easy

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