Foshan Cultural One Day Tour including Ancestral Temple & Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
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Foshan Cultural One Day Tour including Ancestral Temple & Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
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Visit the city of Foshan, historically known throughout China for its incredible ceramic production, on a full-day trip from Guangzhou. Travel by private vehicle with an expert guide to three top sites: Foshan Ancestral Temple, Nanfeng Ancient Furnace and Shiwan Art Ceramics Market. See local artisans at work in Shiwan village and learn about the beautiful handcrafted tiles that have made the area famous since before the Qing Dynasty! This private tour includes a Chinese-style lunch and round-trip transport.
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The Ancestral Temple
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAncestral Temple was built in 1078-1085 for offering sacrifice to Northern Xuantian Heavenly Emperor. The original building was destroyed in the end of Yuan Dynasty and was rebuilt in 1372. As it experienced long history and is the first temple in Foshan, it was called Zumiao Temple. Before establishment of local administrative organization in Qing Dynasty, Ancestral Temple was the place for discussing official businesses, which was different from general temples. Its buildings and even the decorations and furnishings were contributed by various industries, which were mainly locally produced. Foshan is a historically famous for casting and ceramic making, with the products presented in Ancestral Temple. It is a precious historic legacy of Foshan. Therefore, the international visitors praise Ancestral Temple was the Place of Eastern Folk Art.Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Nanfeng Furnace was built in 1506-1521, a rare furnace with a history of more than 400 years that is still in use for making ceramics. Nowadays it is the Guangdong Key Cultural Relic Unit. According to the historical record, Foshan ceramic base formed in Tang and Song dynasties, which reached its peak in Ming and Qing dynasties. The ceramic products of Shiwan are popular in Guangdong and Guangxi as well as in other areas, which had won the reputation of Shiwan tile is the best in the world. The mouth of Nanfeng Furnace is toward the south. At the back of the furnace, there were many banyan trees, which brought cool wind in summer, so the furnace was called Nanfeng Furnace. The Nanfeng Furnace fire burns for continuous five hundred years, blending the spirit of the modern times into the ancient ceramic culture.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Chinese-style lunch
Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide
Admission tickets
Professional driver
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Gratuities
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Adult pricing applies to all travelers; infants are free of charge
Location
Address
Zumiao Road, Chancheng District, lecong Lucky city, Foshan, Guangdong, China 528000
Provider
Hantang International Travel Service
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