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China

Foshan / Fortune smiles on this Lingnan land.

MeowScore 😼73/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Dragon boat race at Xijiang River

january

Visit Foshan for the International Ceramic Expo

february

Experience the lantern festival at Zumiao Temple

march

Enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms at Bruce Park

april

Watch the dragon boat race at Xijiang River

may

Sample authentic Foshan cuisine at Lingnan Tiandi

june

Attend the Cantonese Opera Festival at Liangyuan Park

july

Visit the Ancestral Temple during the annual temple fair

august

See the stunning lotus flowers at Qinghui Garden

september

Attend the Foshan International Tourism Festival

october

Celebrate Chongyang Festival with locals at Foshan's temples

november

Witness traditional lion dance performances during Folk Art Festival

december

Experience magical winter wonderland at Chimelong Paradise

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping in Foshan is affordable, but not necessarily cheap. Tourists can find quality goods at reasonable prices, but should still bargain for the best deal.

Visit the local markets for unique and inexpensive souvenirs. However, be sure to negotiate prices before making a purchase.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Business

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Business

Foshan is mainly visited for its manufacturing and trading industries. Short stay is common.

Tipping

0%

Tipping is not expected.

Tipping

0%

Tipping is not expected.

Cash is preferred but credit cards are also accepted. Splitting the bill is possible, but not always practiced.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited speed due to government restrictions

good Availability

Internet is available but occasional outages

great Cellular

Decent coverage across the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture.

This cat-approved city is known for its purrfect martial arts and lion dance performances.

Plus, the catnip-filled alleys and markets will have your paws itching for more.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏀
Foshan Century Lotus Stadium
🥋
Bruce Lee Ancestral House Museum
🛍️
Lingnan Tiandi
🍶
Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
🏯
Foshan Ancestral Temple

The mainstream

🏀
Foshan Century Lotus Stadium

A sports stadium that hosts many events including badminton, basketball, and volleyball. Cats can watch some thrilling sports games and cheer their favorite teams.

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🥋
Bruce Lee Ancestral House Museum

A museum dedicated to the Hong Kong-American martial artist Bruce Lee, a perfect place for cats that love martial arts.

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🛍️
Lingnan Tiandi

A cat-friendly shopping district with many traditional stores where cats can indulge in some retail therapy. They can also relax at one of the many cafes or restaurants in the area.

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🍶
Nanfeng Ancient Kiln

Explore the history of ceramics in Foshan by visiting the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln. This is a perfect place for cats as they can observe the traditional methods of making ceramic pottery.

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🏯
Foshan Ancestral Temple

A beautiful temple built in the 11th century for the worships of gods, cats can relax and enjoy the intricate details on the temple's architecture.

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Off the beaten path

🐾
Fortune Cat Shrine
🐈
Hidden Alley Street Art
😻
The Crinkly Cat Cafe
🐾
The Purrfect Tea House
🐱
The Cat's Meow Art Museum

Off the beaten path

🐾
Fortune Cat Shrine

Tucked away in Xiqiao Mountain, the shrine dedicated to Fortune Cat (Maneki-Neko) is a unique cultural experience. 🏯🍀

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🐈
Hidden Alley Street Art

Walk around the back alleys near Zumiao Temple to discover incredible street art by local artists. Feline inspired murals too! 🎨🐾

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😻
The Crinkly Cat Cafe

Sip on your coffee while surrounded by adorable cats lounging around. Pawsome place to de-stress and relax. ☕🐈

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🐾
The Purrfect Tea House

An adorable tea house filled with cat-themed decor and serving delicious teas and snacks. Meowvelous! 🍵😻

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🐱
The Cat's Meow Art Museum

This quirky museum showcases unique feline-inspired art and sculptures, all created by local artists. 🐾🎨

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture.

Mindful meoweler tips

Foshan's Cantonese opera scene

Cats should check out the Ancestral Temple to catch a show and explore the Cantonese opera museum.

Feline-friendly cuisine

Cats can't miss the signature Foshan dish, fish balls, and should also try the famous fried rice noodles.

The city of martial arts

Foshan is known for their martial arts heritage and cats can visit the Bruce Lee museum and the Wong Fei Hung museum to learn about it.

Useful external sites

www.foshan.gov.cn/english

Foshan Municipal Government↗

Official government website providing information on Foshan's attractions, culture, and services for tourists.

www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/guangdong/foshan

Foshan Guide↗

Travel guide for Foshan with information on attractions, restaurants, hotels, and events.

www.smartshanghai.com/locations/foshan

SmartShanghai↗

Online city guide with listings for restaurants, bars, hotels, and events in Foshan.

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