This guidebook is designed mainly for travelers departing from Guangzhou. However, the transportation network in Guangdong province is fairly developed; Commuting between any two cities in the province will take no more than three hours by bullet train or high-speed train. Therefore, it should be useful for any travelers in Guangdong province. Guangdong, or better known in the West as Canton where Cantonese is widely spoken, is one of the most economically prosperous province in China. Throughout thousands years of history, the Guangdong people have created beautiful culture and art, which can be seen in their architectures, operas, and religions. The province also contains beautiful natural resources and has been the front line of several wars on sea that China fought with foreign powers. What's more, as the Chinese themselves say: "Eat in Canton", Guangdong province boasts for its delicious cuisines and dim sums that people around the world drool. This guidebook tries to show you the beauty, history, and delicacy of Guangdong.
This guidebook is designed mainly for travelers departing from Guangzhou. However, the transportation network in Guangdong province is fairly developed; Commuting between any two cities in the province will take no more than three hours by bullet train or high-speed train. Therefore, it should be useful for any travelers in Guangdong province. Guangdong, or better known in the West as Canton where Cantonese is widely spoken, is one of the most economically prosperous province in China. Throughout thousands years of history, the Guangdong people have created beautiful culture and art, which can be seen in their architectures, operas, and religions. The province also contains beautiful natural resources and has been the front line of several wars on sea that China fought with foreign powers. What's more, as the Chinese themselves say: "Eat in Canton", Guangdong province boasts for its delicious cuisines and dim sums that people around the world drool. This guidebook tries to show you the beauty, history, and delicacy of Guangdong.
Bruce Lee is one of the most influential martial artists of all time. This ancestral home of him was once the home to his grandfather and father and the place for the Lee clan to worship their ancestors. Covered only 51 square meters, the house is typical of the traditional local style, with gray bricks and black roof tiles. Today it is also a memorial of Bruce Lee and attracts his fans from around the world.
It is a serene, ancient village of Qing dynasty. Here you may see the complete structure of an ancient village in South China with ancestral temples, pagodas, sophisticated drainage and security system, beautiful nature and a special style of traditional architecture called Huo'erwu(镬耳屋). Huo'erwu, literally means "House with pot holders", is a kind of traditional architecture with two big, round decorations that look life pot holders on the two ends of roof. It is a kind of special design only seen in Guangdong province. Due to the weather conditions in Guangdong, fire disasters happened frequently. The "pot holders" design on the roof of one house can help prevent the fire from spreading to other houses. Also, the shape of a Huo'erwu looks like an ancient Chinese minister's hat. In the locals' eyes, it is a symbol of good luck and fortune.
Foshan metro is part of the Guangzhou metro system. Fare: from RMB 2-5, it depends on the distance. Public Transport Card 1. The transport card can be used in buses, subway and trains. 2. You can buy and charge the card in all subway stations and the most biggest bus stations. 3. You should swipe the card when you getting on and off the bus.
Taking a public bus is very efficient and cost-effective to commute around Foshan. Fare: RMB 1-2
Qi'an Island is one of the closest islands to Zhuhai. The long Qi'ao Bridge connects the island with continent. There is a wetland reservation of mangrove forest on the island(红树林). Every autumn and winter, more than 90 categories of birds will migrate to the island, making it a paradise for bird observers. The reservation is also home to hundreds of kinds of wild animals. The Thean Hou Temple(天后宫) built in Song dynasty and Wenchang Temple(文昌宫) built in Qing dynasty are the historical and religious sites on Qi'ao island. Also, the Baishi Street(白石街) on island presents how an ancient island village in China looks like. Address: Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 广东省珠海市香洲区 Ticket: RMB 15 / person to enter the Qi'ao village(淇澳村) Transportation: 🚌 Get on Bus K1 at Gongbei Port Station (拱北口岸总站) close to the Zhuhai Railway Station and transfer to Bus 85 at Tangjiashichang（唐家市场 Walk ahead for 30 meters). Bus 85 will arrive at Qi'ao(淇澳) after 9 stops.
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Best Time
April to October offers the mildest weather.
Transportation
Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.
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