[2025 Foshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Zinan Cultural Tourism Area (Updated Apr)

Finally found a small ancient village with beautiful scenery and few people in Foshan... I came here with my bestie to relax on the weekend~😆 Tickets: The scenic area is open, but some projects are charged. 🈺Time: 09:00-17:00 (some venues are closed on Mondays) Parking: Plenty of parking spaces, all day long Transportation: 1️⃣, self-driving navigation in Zinan Cultural Tourism Area; 2️⃣, bus 🚗148-Zinan Football Stadium, 178C-Zinan Road Middle Station, 183, G13-Zinan Primary School; 3️⃣, Subway 🚇 Foshan Line 2 [Huyong Station] Exit B (about 7 minutes by taxi) 🎯 Recommended activities: ✔️Cruise 48r/person, 🉑Enjoy the water village scenery along the way, feel the charm of Lingnan water village, so free and easy ~😆 (there is an electronic introduction during the cruise) Time: 10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 ✔️Wu Xinkun Art Museum🆓, appreciate the works of famous sculptor Mr. Wu Xinkun, and appreciate the charm of art through ceramic sculptures 🕓Opening hours: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00 (closed on Mondays) ✔️Lunch at Xunweihui 🍽️, sit in a local restaurant during meal time, 💰authentic Cantonese cuisine, super satisfying! ✔️Luoshen Art Village🆓, a cultural village transformed from an old village, where you can experience the artistic atmosphere at a slow pace, with a sense of life and art blending together. I love it! Take photos and check in at Caishen Street and the popular store! ! ✔️Chaoju Old House, when you are tired of walking, you can come here to experience the unique Chaozhou tea art culture! The number of steps throughout the day far exceeded expectations! ! A full day of eating, drinking, playing and watching the game 🈵🈵!!!

"Zinan Boat Tales" is a water tour project in the Zinan Cultural Tourism Zone. The 5 km water cruise offers views of unique attractions such as the Fruit Corridor, Rainbow Garden, and Zinan Old Street. It's a new perspective on the water village. When you visit Zinan Village, don't miss the unique "Zinan Boat Tales" water tour. Viewing the village from a boat offers a completely different perspective. Quaint and charming houses pass by, each with its own unique shape yet sharing a consistent style, much like the coordinated costumes of performers on a stage. While not identical, they echo each other in various details, creating a unique harmony. The waterway and banks feature uniquely designed landscape elements. Enjoy the scenery and learn the stories depicted in the reliefs and cultural corridors. The banks are adorned with exquisite floral arrangements and plants. As the boat passes under the varied arch bridges, the waterway becomes even more interesting. Viewing the murals on the banks from the water adds another layer of charm. It is said that the best time to visit the south of the Yangtze River is in spring, but in the year-round spring-like Lingnan region, you can enjoy the beauty of flowers even in winter. It's a paradise on earth. We invite you to share the tranquility and beauty of Foshan's Zinan Village. Although the boat tour was unavailable on International Women's Day due to the three-person grass boat race, the charm of "Zinan Boat Tales," the legend of a beautiful village, could still be felt.

Zinan Village in Foshan, a beautiful countryside honored as a "National 4A Tourist Attraction," draws countless visitors to experience its unique charm. Not only does it boast picturesque scenery, but it also embodies the spirit of benevolence and kindness that has been passed down through generations of Zinan people. Established during the Southern Song Dynasty's Shaoxing reign, this ancient village has weathered over eight hundred years of history. As a typical mulberry-fish pond village in the Pearl River Delta region, Zinan Village has a dense network of rivers and canals, providing extremely convenient water and land transportation. This advantageous geographical environment has not only shaped Zinan's unique natural landscape but also nurtured the distinct Lingnan cultural heritage of this land. In Zinan Village, people firmly believe in the principle of "One who does not practice kindness is not worthy of being called a Zinan person." This belief is deeply rooted in the heart of every villager. Stepping into the Zinan Cultural Tourism Zone in Chancheng's Nanzhuang area, you will embark on a unique cultural journey. Here, you can not only appreciate the rich cultural atmosphere but also experience the simple happiness that adorns every corner of Zinan Village like blooming flowers.

The Wu Xinkun Art Museum is located in Zinan Village, Foshan, a nationally recognized civilized village. Wu Xinkun was born in Foshan, Guangdong, and studied under the famous sculptor Pan He. After graduating, he taught in the Sculpture Department of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. During this period, he served as the president of the Guangdong Young Sculptors Association. His sculptures have been selected for provincial and national exhibitions, won awards, and been published many times. At the end of 1988, he was invited by the International Sculpture Center to visit the United States and served as a visiting professor at the University of Kansas. He later founded the Wu Xinkun Sculpture School. With his solid basic skills, diligence, and unique creativity, many of his works have been selected for display in the White House, as well as many large-scale national museums, stadiums, celebrity halls, and galleries across the United States. Since 1997, he has held solo exhibitions in Beijing, Guangzhou, Foshan, Shunde, Jiangmen, and other places. His "Bronze Surface Hot Coloring Method" has been awarded an invention patent certificate by the China National Intellectual Property Administration. This advanced technology has filled a gap in China's bronze casting industry, transforming the monotonous dark brown color of ancient Chinese bronzes into a dazzling array of colors, giving the audience a refreshing experience. The Wu Xinkun Art Museum is divided into two parts, outdoor and indoor, with hundreds of works in total. Outdoors, the sculptures are scattered among the flowers, plants, and gardens around the lake, blending in with the environment in a unique way. Indoors, all the works are carefully selected. The fact that Zinan Village has been able to introduce an art museum of an international master demonstrates the leadership's vision. The establishment of the art museum has added a lot to this nationally recognized civilized village.

Zinan Village, a hidden cycling spot in Foshan A beautiful 4A-level scenic village full of greenery On the way to the tourist area, you can go down to the river at almost every bridge on the left side of the road (pic 5) On both sides of the river are long ceramic murals, which are great for kids and adults to learn about history You can enjoy the exquisite murals and learn about historical stories and Lingnan culture (pic 6) You can also see the murals from the tourist area boat, but the boat is a bit fast for a detailed look, so I recommend walking Zinan Cultural Tourism Area is open from 9:00 to 18:00 I wanted to cycle at night, so I didn't enter the tourist area. The village has no access control, so you can cycle slowly at night No need to rush, check the map, or have a destination. Just look up or to the right, and you'll find a beautiful surprise!

Here's a photo guide for Foshan Zinan Village: Preparation • ID: Bring your ID card or other valid ID in case of emergency. • Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing for the season. For example, wear light and breathable clothing in summer, simple jackets in spring and autumn, and warm clothing in winter. If you want to take special photos, you can prepare Hanfu, cheongsam, or other Lingnan-style clothing. • Photography equipment: Bring a camera, phone, and auxiliary equipment such as a tripod and selfie stick. Transportation • Self-driving: Navigate to "Zinan Cultural Tourism Area". There are plenty of free parking spaces. • Public transportation: Take Foshan Metro Line 2 to "Huyong Station" Exit B, then transfer to Bus 178C to "Zinan Road Central Station". Photo Spots • Renshan Three Museums: Consists of the Guangfu Family Motto Museum, Foshan Good People Museum, and Zinan Village History Museum. The museums display excellent family mottos, the spirit of good people, and Lingnan folk customs. You can take photos of the exquisite decorations and exhibits in the museum, or take photos outside with the buildings as the background. • Wu Xinkun Art Museum: The museum has more than 100 artworks, including bronze, stone carvings, and pottery sculptures. You can take close-up photos of the sculptures, or use the garden landscape to take portraits with the sculptures as the background. • Zinan Boat Tour: Take a boat and enjoy the murals and village scenery along the river. You can take photos of the scenery along the way on the boat, or take photos with the boat as the background at the boarding point or by the river. • Rainbow Garden: A secret garden on the riverbank with a dreamy rainbow bridge and colorful windmill house. You can take fairy tale-style photos here with the rainbow bridge and windmill house as the background, or take photos of people walking in the garden. • Yuming Wall Painting: A street of murals opposite Rainbow Garden, featuring characters from movies and animations such as Jurassic World, Kung Fu Panda, and Jaws. You can take photos of the colorful murals, or let people interact with the murals to take creative photos. • Luoshen Art Village: There are specialty shops such as Chui Shui Store, Zong Tea House, and God of Wealth Dessert House. You can take photos of the ancient alleys, the signs and decorations of the specialty shops, or take photos of people enjoying food and leisure time in the shops.

The village is not very commercialized. Most of it consists of private homes, with just one or two coffee shops and restaurants, not many. The village has a visitor center where you can get a map. Parking is convenient, and if you don't feel like walking, you can take a boat tour, but I think the scenery is just average. Have a meal, enjoy some sweet soup, and a little more walking is enough. If it's not on your way, there's no need to make a special trip.

In the NanZhuang area of Foshan's Chancheng District, there is a village called "Zinan Village" where all the houses are luxurious mansions. The villagers live in their own homes and do not rent them out. Management and security issues are well taken care of, and everyone feels very comfortable. However, I would call this village a "holiday village" because their life is really too leisurely. Here! Every village has small bridges and flowing waters, family homes, small parks, activity centers, swings, basketball courts, etc. The environment is very clean and there are also many ancient trees. This place has also been rated as a 4A scenic area.

If you don’t want to squeeze into the crowds during holidays in Guangdong, why not come to Foshan, a 0🎫 Lingnan water town, and start a niche micro-vacation trip! ✅ Wu Xinkun Art Museum🗿 displays bronze, stone sculptures, pottery and other works created by Wu Xinkun over the years, which are worth a careful appreciation. ✅"Zinan Boat Talk" water tour⛵️The whole journey takes about 40 minutes. It is very pleasant to sit in the boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, the rock murals, and the fragrance of fruits and flowers. Adults 38💰 Elderly and children 30💰 ✅The water dance sound and light show is quite nice and allows you to experience the cultural characteristics of the Lingnan water village. Friday and Saturday 38💰/person, including the mobile games in Fanghua Valley (this needs to be booked in advance☎️🐟) ✅Luoshen Art Village, a "windy place" in Foshan, where you can take a walk, taste tea, do handicrafts, check in, and chat with friends... 📍Address: Zinan Cultural Tourism Zone, Nanzhuang Town, Foshan City 🚇Metro: Take Foshan Metro Line 2, Huyong Station, Exit B, get off at China Ceramics Headquarters Base (North) bus stop, and transfer to bus 178C 🚘 It is recommended to drive by yourself and navigate to "Zinan Cultural Tourism Area Visitor Center"

An ancient village with Lingnan characteristics. in particular “Teahouse with Zongzi” The photo is very good. By the way in the store I ordered some tea and rice dumplings. After eating, I walked around the nearby streets. The street of "Chaoju Courtyard" is also very distinctive. Zinan Cultural Tourism Zone