Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 51 min
Mount Xiqiao (36 min) Known to be 40- to 50-million-years, this extinct volcano is surrounded by forest, cliffs & temples. Liang's Garden (17 min) Foshan Lingnan World (15 min) Tree-shaded street with restored shops & villas, now occupied by indie fashion stores & restaurants. Onelink International Plaza (41 min) Huge wholesale mall for housewares, accessories, jewelry & souvenirs, without fixed prices. Sacred Heart Cathedral (42 min) Soaring 1888 Catholic cathedral, one of only a few in the world constructed completely of granite. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (38 min) Built in 1894, this academic temple is a large, architecturally notable complex exhibiting artwork. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall (38 min) Built in 1931, this octagonal 3,240-seat memorial hall is dedicated to former president Sun Yat-sen. Haizhu Square (41 min) Central meeting place offering gardens with colorful flower beds, river views & walking paths. Qiandeng Lake (18 min) Park and lake Zhenhai Tower (38 min) Grand 5-story pagoda now housing a historical museum with art & archaeological relics. Nanfeng Kiln (17 min) Stoneware workshops at a centuries-old ceramics hub in a hilly landscape, with dragon-shaped kilns. Foshan Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall (14 min) Martial arts Shamian Island (37 min) Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (39 min) Buddhist temple complex first built in 510, featuring a main hall & flowerlike pagoda with relics. |