Foshan: Ancient Past And Charm

#chinatrip The name of the city of Foshan (kit. 佛山) literally means "Buddha mountain", where 佛 fó stands for Buddha, 山 shān stands for mountain. It comes from the name of the neighboring mountain, on the slope of which, according to legend, 3 bronze statues of the Buddha of the Jin era were found in 628. In the past, it was one of the largest cities in China and an important religious center. It is located in the center of Guangdong Province, near the metropolis of Guangzhou (kit. To which it is connected by a separate subway line (kit. The city is divided into five districts with a total area of almost 38 million square kilometers. This is an ancient trading city, which has long been famous for its silk mills and porcelain factories, the kiln for firing one of them, as they say, has been used to this day for more than five centuries. The birthplace of martial arts master Yip Man, Bruce Lee's first teacher. You should definitely visit the temple of ancestor worship, the ceramics village, the Ip Man Museum, the Bruce Lee Family Home Park, see the statue of the big Buddha in Xi Cao Shan and San Shui parks and walk around the Thousand Lights Lake. The ancient city is famous for its amazing natural attractions. In its southern part there are waterfalls, caves and mountain hills. The ancient temple, which is over 800 years old, is notable for its architecture and collection of sculptures. There is an ancient oven here, which, according to one version, served for firing porcelain back in the Tang Dynasty. If you are looking for a place where you can taste the most traditional Cantonese cuisine, Shunde in Foshan is the best choice. It is considered the cradle of Cantonese cuisine. There are many places in Foshan that await your visit, from historical temples, kilns to exquisite gardens and parks.