Guangzhou Shore & Cruise Excursion: Foshan Visiting the Ancestral Temple, Liang Garden, Nanfeng Ancient Kiln

Tour Highlights
• Learn Taoism at the Ancestral Temple where locals worship the God of the North, Ruler of the Waters
• Wander through the halls, pavilions, ponds, and bridges of the Liang Garden, the most famous garden in Guangdong
• Visit the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, praised as the living fossil of Foshan pottery art 

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Guangzhou
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Guangzhou Cruise Port
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included. We suggest a filling breakfast and perhaps some packed snacks. For an authentic local lunch experience, simply inform your guide, who will help you find a spot.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pickup from Guangzhou Cruise Port
• Drive to Foshan Ancestral Temple (approximately 30km)
• Visit the Ancestral Temple
• Lunch on your own
• Visit Liang Garden
• Visit Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
• Transfer back to Guangzhou Cruise Port

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs 
• If you want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during Guangzhou Trade Fair (Apr 14 to May 5, Oct 14 to Nov 5).
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

Price Inclusions
• Private English language speaking tour guide.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Know Before You Go
• Please keep your passport with you at all times, as it might be needed for entrance ticket purchases.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be waiting at the designated meeting place, holding a GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Guangzhou Cruise Port Pickup, Transfer to Foshan Ancestral Temple
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pickup sign and waiting for you at Guangzhou Cruise Port at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Foshan Ancestral Temple (approximately 30km) in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Foshan Ancestral Temple
Foshan Ancestral Temple was first built during the Northern Song dynasty between 1078 and 1085. Originally, it may have been a temple to the ancestor of a local clan, but by the time it was rebuilt in 1372 at the beginning of the Ming dynasty it was a Taoist temple dedicated to  the "Northern God", a Cantonese form of the "Dark Warrior" Xuanwu, who is said to have power over the waters of Guangdong. Foshan Ancestral Temple consists of Ancestral Temple, Confucius Temple, Huang Feihong Memorial Hall and Ip Man Hall).  The present temple grounds include the original temple on the East side and a Confucian temple from 1911 on the southwest corner, along with Huang Feihong Memorial Hall and Ip Man Hall which were newly founded in the first year of the 21 century to commemorate two Foshan born martial art masters Huang Feihong and Ip Man.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Visit Liang Garden
Liang Garden is a general term for the Liang family's gardens in Foshan. It was built by renowned local calligraphers from the Liang family in 1796 during the Qing Dynasty. Liang Garden is famous for its beautiful lake and rare stones, and it also collects the masterpieces of ancient calligraphers. Designed in Lingnan (Guangdong) style, it delights with ponds, willow-lined pathways. The shimmering lakes and reflections of the surrounding buildings and rockeries present beautiful scenes from every angle. It's one of the four great classical gardens with a large collection of the masterpieces of ancient calligraphers.

Visit Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
Located in Shiwan Town, Nanfeng Ancient Kiln was built in the Ming Dynasty between 1506 and 1521. It has been continuously firing Shiwan ware for over 500 years so far. In the old days, the local people recalled Shiwan's kilns as firing ceramics stoves. Shiwan became China’s most important ceramics production centre. Among all the kilns in Shiwan, the most famous ones are the two ancient ‘dragon kilns’ of more than 30m in length.

Transfer Back to Guangzhou Cruise Port
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to Guangzhou Cruise Port.