Foshan — Travel Guide
Foshan, is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong Province in southeastern China. It forms part of the western side of the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone, which includes Guangzhou to the north and Shenzhen to the east. Foshan is the pinyin romanization of the city's Chinese name, based on its Mandarin pronunciation. The Postal Map spelling "Fatshan" derives from the same name's local Cantonese pronunciation. Other romanizations include Fat-shan and Fat-shun. Foshan means "Buddha hill" and, despite the more famous present-day statue of Guanyin or Kwanyin on Mount Xiqiao, who isn't a Buddha, it refers to a smaller hill near the centre of town where three bronze sculptures of Buddha were discovered in AD AD 628. The town grew up around a monastery founded nearby that was destroyed in 1391.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Foshan Shadi Airport was built to reduce the air traffic pressure on Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Foshan is a distinguished land of arts. Apart from the local specialities and snacks, such as Manggong Cake, taking back characteristic handicrafts is a wise choice to remind visitors. There are not only several shopping malls that can cater for visitors who wish to shop for brand names, but also some streets and lanes where a fine selection of folk handicrafts can be found.
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