About Foshan
About Foshan
Foshan is a major city in Guangdong, China, immediately west of Guangzhou. It's known for ceramics, southern kung fu, Cantonese opera and the celebrated cooking of Shunde. Start with where it is and what it's famous for.
Orientation
Where is Foshan?
In Guangdong's western Pearl River Delta, directly beside Guangzhou — a core city of the Greater Bay Area, effectively one metro area with its neighbour.
Heritage
What Foshan is famous for
Shiwan ceramics, southern kung fu (Wong Fei-hung and Ip Man), Cantonese opera, and the food of Shunde.
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