▲ Qinghui Garden Museum (Shunde, Foshan - the foremost of the four great Lingnan gardens): Step inside and feel transported to a Lingnan aristocratic estate from centuries past, where elegant pavilions stand light and airy, ponds harmonize with rockeries, lush greenery provides shade, and every step reveals picturesque scenery. Traditional Lingnan charm blends with Western artistic elements here - summer lotuses reflect in pavilions while ancient trees form natural canopies, creating serene elegance. The refined scenery showcases exquisite craftsmanship in gray sculptures, wood carvings and Manchurian windows, fully embodying the delicate, transparent and East-meets-West essence of Lingnan gardens. Qinghui Garden Museum offers the perfect opportunity to understand Shunde's classical heritage and appreciate the beauty of Chinese garden art. (Closed on Mondays except national holidays).
▲ The Ancient Nanfeng Kiln attraction features multiple pottery workshops where visitors can not only enjoy DIY experiences but also observe traditional pottery-making processes and appreciate dragon kiln wood-fired artworks. By the 500-year-old dragon kiln, surrounded by the earthy aroma of clay and kiln fire, visitors can immerse themselves in the charm of Lingnan pottery art through hands-on clay play. This offers both fun interaction and meaningful cultural souvenir experiences.
▲ Shiwan figurine street, adjacent to the ancient Nanfeng kiln, is a ceramic art district that encapsulates the essence of millennia-old kiln culture. The quaint and elegant street is lined with over a hundred shops, offering everything from master-level pottery sculptures to affordable trinkets. Blending retro charm with artistic flair, it's dotted with photo spots. Strolling through, you can experience the charm of Lingnan's intangible cultural heritage, making it an ideal place to explore the memories of the ceramic capital and pick unique souvenirs.
▲ Huagai road pedestrian street (Shunde Daliang | adjacent to Qinghui Garden Museum) stretches nearly 1 km, preserving elegant arcade buildings that blend western charm with Lingnan style. It gathers numerous local specialty snacks, recommended: double-layer milk custard, longan fried pork, cold fish skin salad, beef offal, rice-less congee hotpot...
▲ Ancient Nanfeng Kiln (Foshan Chancheng - The heart of Shiwan's millennium-old pottery capital): A marvel of 500 years of uninterrupted kiln fire, earning a Guinness World Record. The attraction features ancient kilns, Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, and pottery waterfall views. Visitors can witness kiln openings up close, try pottery DIY, explore master studios and creative cultural blocks. It encapsulates the essence of Shiwan pottery culture, blending historical depth with immersive experiences.