Guangzhou: Foshan Kung Fu Tour with Lion Dance Show

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ID: GYG1206540-1851832
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Country: China

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover Foshan’s kung fu heritage on a guided tour from Guangzhou. Visit the Ancestral Temple, enjoy a lion dance and kung fu show, explore Liang Garden, and stroll through Lingnan New World.
Depart from Guangzhou and travel to Foshan, a city renowned as the cradle of Southern Chinese martial arts. Your first stop is the Foshan Ancestral Temple, a grand complex dedicated to the Northern Emperor and home to the Wong Fei Hung Memorial Hall. Admire exquisite wood carvings, ceramic sculptures, and traditional architecture while learning about the legends of Cantonese kung fu.

Enjoy a live lion dance and kung fu performance, showcasing powerful movements, traditional weapons, and the spirit of Lingnan martial arts. Continue to Liang Garden, one of the Four Great Lingnan Classical Gardens. Built by a Qing Dynasty scholar family, the garden features elegant halls, water courtyards, rockeries, and winding corridors, reflecting refined Lingnan aesthetics and lifestyle.

Finally, explore Lingnan New World (New Heaven & Earth), a vibrant cultural quarter combining restored traditional architecture with boutique shops, handicrafts, cafés, and local restaurants, offering a perfect blend of old Foshan and modern life.

Enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) before returning to Guangzhou in the late afternoon.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Foshan, the birthplace of kung fu
  • Watch a live lion dance and kung fu performance at Ancestral Temple
  • Explore the Liang Garden, one of the Four Great Lingnan Classical Gardens
  • Stroll through Lingnan New World, a cultural district with local shops
  • Choose between a small group or private tour for a more personalized experience

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kung fu show schedule may change; alternative sessions will be arranged if needed.
Moderate walking involved, comfortable shoes recommended.
Liang Garden and Lingnan New World are mostly outdoors, sun protection advised.
INCLUDED
  • Round-trip transportation from central Guangzhou
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets to Ancestral Temple & Liang Garden
  • Kung fu & lion dance performance
  • Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuity

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.