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Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
No. 15 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guangdong

Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area

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Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area is located in the heart of the Pearl River Delta. It is an ancient volcano that lay dormant for tens of millions of years, with its main peak standing over 300 m above sea level. It is often said that "a trip to Lingnan is incomplete without visiting Xiqiao Mountain." As early as over 6,000 years ago, ancient inhabitants quarried stone here to make tools. Archaeologists have ranked this site alongside the Shanxi Emakou site as one of China's two major Neolithic stone tool workshops in the north and south. Thus, Xiqiao Mountain is hailed as the "beacon of Pearl River civilization." During the Ming Dynasty, Confucian scholars such as Zhan Ruoshui and Fang Xianfu established academies here to teach, earning it the title of "renowned mountain of Neo-Confucianism." The layering of prehistoric ruins, ancient quarrying sites, and historical academy relics within a single mountain is a rare cultural depth among Lingnan's famous peaks. The main views along the mountain unfold through peculiar rocks, secluded caves, and mountain lakes. The bronze statue of Guanyin on Daxian Peak stands over 60 m tall, serving as the landmark view of the entire mountain. From the summit, the open vista overlooks vast stretches of mulberry-dyke fishpond landscapes below. Baiyun Cave clusters Ming and Qing dynasty structures like Sanhu Academy, Kuiguang Tower, and Yunquan Immortal Hall alongside cliff carvings. Kang Youwei spent his youth studying here, and the cave's "Thousand-foot waterfall" was listed among the "Eight views of Yangcheng" as early as the Qing dynasty. The ancient quarrying site at Shiyan Rock features deep caverns, with underwater traces of ancestral stone extraction still visible today. Jiulong Rock's massive boulders interconnect through nine passages—bright outside yet dark within—creating a spelunking adventure akin to navigating a spiral shell. Tianhu Lake in the northwest, formed in an ancient volcanic crater, is embraced by emerald peaks on three sides. Since the Ming dynasty, locals have practiced the unique "mid-mountain dragon boat" tradition, and today, dragon boat races still take place on the lake during the Dragon Boat Festival. Xiqiao Mountain is also the hometown of martial arts master Huang Feihong. The Huang Feihong Lion Dance and Martial Arts Hall at the foot of the mountain was built on the original site of the Huang family ancestral temple, regularly featuring lion dance and martial arts performances, serving as a window to experience southern lion dance and kung fu culture. The attraction covers a large area, with sightseeing buses and cable cars connecting various attractions. The cable car links Baiyun Cave and Tianhu Lake, saving energy while offering scenic views. Visitors who prefer walking can follow the hiking trails to explore canyon views like Cuiyan and Shiyan Rock. During flower seasons, attractions like the Square Bamboo Garden, Camellia Garden, and Peach Blossom Garden are also worth visiting along the way.

Foshan · 18.3km from downtown
Foshan Zumiao Museum
No. 2 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Foshan

Foshan Zumiao Museum

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Foshan Zumiao Museum is located at No. 21 Zumiao Road, Chancheng District, Foshan. Covering an area of 32,000 square meters, it is a national first-class museum, a national 4A-rated tourist attraction, a Guangdong Chinese cultural heritage base, and one of Guangdong's ten demonstration sites for civilized tourist attractions. Foshan Zumiao Museum's jurisdiction includes the Zumiao ancient architectural complex, the Foshan Zumiao Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall, the Confucian Temple,Huang Feihong Memorial Hall, Ip Man Tong, etc. Among themFoshan Zumiao MuseumConstruction began during the Yuanfeng era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1078–1085). The main hall displays a bronze statue of Zhenwu from the Ming Dynasty, and the site is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. The Confucian Temple was built in the third year of Xuantong in the Qing Dynasty (1911) as a place for honoring Confucius in the late Qing and early Republic of China periods, and is a Cultural Relic Protection Unit of Foshan. It was officially opened to the public in 1981. Foshan Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall and Yip Man Hall were built to commemorate the famous martial artists of Foshan origin, Wong Fei-hung and Yip Man, and opened to the public in 2001 and 2002 respectively; the Foshan Zumiao Museum Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall systematically introducesFoshan Zumiao MuseumIts historical origins and cultural connotations were completed and opened to the public in 2016. The cultural relics in the collection of Foshan Zumiao Museum are mainly Taoist cultural relics and Foshan local folk cultural relics. The basic exhibition fully displaysFoshan Zumiao Museumhistorical culture, Taoist culture, martial arts culture, and Foshan folk crafts. Every year, the museum hosts Spring Festival wish-praying,Foshan Zumiao Temple Fair("Double Third Festival" Birthday of the North Deity), spring and autumn sacrificial ceremonies, township drinking rites, and other far-reaching folk cultural activities. It also hosts year-round dynamic folk culture demonstrations such as the "Confucius Temple Children's First Writing Ceremony," "Wong Fei-hung Lion Dance Performance," "Young Wong Fei-hung Martial Arts Performance," and "Cantonese Opera Performance," and continuously enriches its exhibition resources by introducing and hosting high-grade and high-quality exhibitions. Foshan Zumiao Museum has completed a three-yearFoshan Zumiao MuseumAfter the comprehensive renovation project and external environment transformation,Foshan Zumiao MuseumIts internal hardware facilities have been further improved. With its well-preserved ancient building complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties and rich traditional folk culture, it attracts nearly three million visitors from home and abroad every year. Here, visitors can appreciate the profound historical culture, Taoist culture, Confucian culture, Cantonese opera culture, and traditional martial arts culture of Foshan.

Foshan · 1.3km from downtown
Chimelong Safari Park
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Chimelong Safari Park

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Dive into a wildlife paradise and explore over 500 global treasures, a place where you can connect with nature like never before! Encounter the world's only panda triplets, Australia's cuddly koalas, South Africa's playful meerkats, Thailand's majestic Asian elephants, and the endangered Malayan tapirs of Southeast Asia. The Park offers two unique wildlife experiences: embark on a self-drive safari across continents or stroll along tours that bring you up close to nature's stars. Capture moments with giant pandas munching on bamboo, snap selfies with snoozing koalas, or watch tigers roam rocky terrains. Don't forget to elevate your visit with cable cars for panoramic views of flamingo flocks and lion prides. Chimelong Safari Park is a great place for animal lovers, families, and anyone looking for a fun and educational day out. With its impressive variety of animals and unique experiences, it's a must-visit spot in Guangzhou! ▲ Say hi to Mongooses ▲Panda. Meet the one and only triplets! ▲ Lizard  ▲Tiger.You can observe tigers at every stage of their growth: newborn babies, month-olds and adults  ▲ Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor),one of China's Big Three animal icons. The other two are panda and snub-nosed monkey ▲ Flamingos  ▲Your self-drive adventurewinds through different types of landscape and comes out of the East African grassland to call it a day

Guangzhou · 20km from Foshan
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

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Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians. The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.

Guangzhou · 21.4km from Foshan
Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Garden
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Foshan

Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Garden

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4.7/5
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Changlu Tourism and Leisure Expo Park became a national 5A-level Attraction in November 2014. It is a comprehensive Attraction featuring Lingnan history and culture, Shunde water village style, and farm life, integrating food, accommodation, play, appreciation, entertainment, and shopping. It is mainly composed of 11 major parks, including "Changlu Resort", "Motor Amusement Theme Park", "Water World Theme Park", "Farmer's Theme Park" and "Animal Theme Park", each with its own characteristics and wonderful. It is a leisure place for leisure and entertainment, tourism and vacation, business meetings, team building, and group travel. [Scream Park] There are hundreds of amusement projects, such as the ghost ship "Gothenburg", "Super Space Shuttle", "Magic Ring Vertical Roller Coaster", "Dragon Wind Roller Coaster", etc., as well as the children's favorite "Naughty Castle", the "Ferris Wheel" that can overlook the entire Attraction, and the "Aerial Bike" that allows you to enjoy roaming in the air, etc., so you can have fun. [Animal Theme Park] The Fairytale Animal Kingdom breaks through the traditional zoo model in the world, and shows the mysterious and interesting side of animals with garden-like shapes. Every scene is a beautiful fairy tale, with a unique animal castle and various animals lining the aisles to welcome you. Bird Paradise, Lion and Tiger Mountain, Giraffe King's House, Oceanarium, African Savannah, etc. allow you to get close to human's good friends. [Global Village Theater] The stage installation play "Global Village" reveals the secrets of the earth's archives 4.6 billion years ago, glues together the fragments of time 5 billion years later, and recreates our former home of life - "Global Village". Changlu skillfully combines environmentally friendly materials with advanced sound, light, and electrical high-tech stage equipment to create a 5D aesthetic stage with shocking audio-visual effects, forming a stage installation play with positive energy and uniqueness. [Changlu Green Resort Hotel] The green resort hotel built by the water and full of fruits and vegetables makes you feel like you are in the Lingnan water village. The resort is equipped with a multifunctional conference hall. The water food boat allows you to taste delicious food in the sparkling lake view; there is also an underwater restaurant where you can enjoy food while watching fish swimming around you; a Chinese restaurant with Shunde farm-style cuisine with a gathering of famous chefs; Changlu Global Village special performances can accommodate thousands of spectators at the same time, using advanced lighting and sound equipment, and guests joining in. Large-scale singing and dancing performances, folk acrobatics, and magic performances are performed all day long. There is also an animation theater where children can participate, taking you into a wonderful cartoon animation world.

Foshan · 23.5km from downtown

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Shunde Day Trip [Entrance Fees Included] Ancestral Temple + Qinghui Garden + Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall + Water Town | No Guide
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1-day private tour in Foshan - Xiqiao Mountain + Guangdong Romance Park + Foshan Zumiao to watch Huang Feihong lion dance
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Banque Foshan Must-Visit: Eat Lingnan Delicacies While Watching Immersive Drama
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(Detox and warm up) 2 out of 18 lobby activities + 24H bathing admission ticket + unlimited gaming voucher + free overnight
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Anonymous user15 October 2026
5.0
Xiqiao Mountain is easily accessible and has beautiful scenery. There are many small scenic areas and a spectacular lion dance performance. From the top of the mountain, you can see a panoramic view of the Buddha statue. It was probably a quarry in ancient times, and there are many relics of ancient stone quarrying.

Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area

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Kah Wai_9210 November 2026
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Wonderful place to spend time with your family and loved ones to witness all the historical buildings, and not to forget the martial arts shows and lion dance.

Foshan Zumiao Museum

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rub***er25 October 2026
4.0
The exterior doesn't look impressive, but once inside, it's a hidden gem. Small, compact, and exquisitely designed, it's similar to Suzhou gardens. There are many exhibition halls and artifacts to see. I was very satisfied.

Qinghui Garden Museum

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paulogsm12 November 2026
5.0
É legal ver os animais e parece ter uma preocupação ambiental ja que tem bastante palestras sobre isto. O mais interessante é que os animais eram bem ativos diferente de maioria dos zoológicos que eu fui. Por uma taxa voce pode alimentar os animais no horario correto

Chimelong Safari Park

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追寻自由的誠誠11 April 2026
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I recommend riding the Ferris wheel at night for better views. It's not too crowded on Saturdays and Sundays. The surrounding area has excellent commercial facilities, and it's convenient to find places to eat. The beef and clay pot rice are delicious. You can stay at a nearby hotel at night, and parking is easy.

Oct Harbour Plus

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莫苹苹7 October 2026
4.0
It's pretty good, a cozy and charming little place. My child tried pottery making. The price is a bit high, but overall it's okay. Parents who haven't been to similar places before can take their children to experience it!

Ancient Nanfeng Kiln

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Melv Mah18 March 2026
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Foshan Lingnan Xintiandi Travelogue Date: March 10, 2026 My wife, her sister, her sister's best friend, and I visited Foshan Lingnan Xintiandi from 4 PM until evening. It's truly a fantastic tourist attraction; the environment is comfortable, the architecture is unique, and the trees look like bonsai trees. Walking through it feels very culturally rich. The architecture of Lingnan Xintiandi is impressive. Many buildings are converted from traditional Lingnan-style houses and arcade buildings in Foshan's old town, preserving traditional elements such as blue bricks, carved wooden windows, and stone-paved roads, while integrating modern commercial and tourist facilities. Walking here, you can feel the intertwining of history and modernity. This area was originally Foshan's old town, and after restoration and renovation, it has become the comprehensive tourist attraction it is today, integrating culture, tourism, and commerce. It blends tradition and modernity, offering a wide variety of food options, from traditional Lingnan snacks to modern restaurants. We had dinner at a local restaurant inside, and the food was delicious, authentic, and satisfying. After our meal, we continued strolling around, buying some souvenirs. Many of the souvenirs at the stalls were handmade by the owners, showing their thoughtfulness. We also bought snacks and local drinks to enjoy as we walked, creating a lively atmosphere. There's also a very attractive clock tower here, one of the iconic buildings of Lingnan Xintiandi. Its design is inspired by traditional Lingnan pavilions and clock tower culture. It's antique and elegant during the day, and even more solemn and romantic when lit up at night. The clock tower is not only a great place for taking photos, but also symbolizes the historical continuation of Foshan's old city. Inside Xintiandi, you can also find some modern brand stores, such as Miniso. This is a chain store known for its affordable daily necessities and creative items. It has many practical and cute products, from home goods to stationery and accessories. It's a relaxing place to shop, and also suitable for buying small gifts or things you need for your trip. The surrounding area is also very lively. Besides the restaurants and bars inside Xintiandi, there are many shops outside where you can sit down and have a drink or a snack. As we walked, we passed the famous Ancestral Temple and the renowned Baozhilin Clinic in Foshan. Originally founded in Guangzhou by Huang Feihong in the late Qing Dynasty, Baozhilin was a medical clinic specializing in treating injuries and bruises, later becoming an important symbol of Lingnan medical culture. The Baozhilin clinics we saw in Foshan are mostly cultural exhibits, not the original sites, but they still carry the legendary stories of Lingnan martial arts and medicine. In the evening, we enjoyed beer and conversation at a bar, feeling relaxed and at ease with the nightlife. In summary, Foshan Lingnan Xintiandi is a great place that blends tradition and modernity, suitable for couples, families, and friends. It's recommended to visit in the evening to experience both the daytime scenery and the vibrant nighttime atmosphere. The food, shopping, clock tower, unique architecture, Miniso shops, and the nearby Ancestral Temple and Baozhilin Clinic are all highly recommended.

Foshan Lingnan XINTIANDI

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_TI***667 November 2026
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Truly an international extravaganza. Acrobats, performers, animals were fantastic.diverse performers and interesting segments made the whole experience enjoyable. Splurge for the closer seats.

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

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Anonymous user7 November 2026
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The young lady's dancing is so beautiful! 👀💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Her facial expressions are very well controlled, unlike the performers in other scenic spots who look impatient.

Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Garden

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_TI***xg12 November 2026
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The cruise revealed breathtaking views throughout the 90 minutes on the Pearl River. Enough time and space for everyone on the top deck to take memorable portraits. Affordable even for those on a budget.

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