Major city · China
Foshan
Spend a half‑day to full day in Foshan; one night if you want to stay near Zumiao Temple or explore Shiwan ceramics.
Foshan is a dense industrial city of about 7.9 million in the Pearl River Delta. It offers a handful of historic sites (Zumiao Temple, Wong Fei‑hung Memorial), a ceramics district, and easy metro links to Guangzhou, making it suitable for a day trip or a single overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, humidity, occasional typhoons)
- Airports
- Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) · Foshan Shadi (FUO)
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
- Forecast and monthly weather
- What things cost
- Where to sleep2 areas
- Getting around
- Day-trips2 trips
- What to watch out for3 notes
- Pocket card
- Airports2 airports
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Foshan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyFoshan is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded metros.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)China-wide
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Intercity bus ~50 min to Foshan centre).
- Getting aroundMetro Line 1 (Guangfo) links central Foshan to Guangzhou; fares start at ¥2 (≈ under US$1).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2.6 km (1.6 mi))Taxi (first 1.6 mi (2.6 km))¥7 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideMetro fare (minimum)¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketZumiao Temple entry¥20 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per personCN¥168 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomCN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥500 (≈ US$70) · High CN¥800 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Intercity bus ~50 min to Foshan centre) · FUO Foshan Shadi Airport (Domestic flights only)
Map of Foshan
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Foshan
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Guangzhou – North and East · 20 km straight line
- Guangzhou · 20 km straight line
- Shunde · 32 km straight line
- Guangzhou – Panyu and Nansha · 35 km straight line
- Central Jiangmen · 50 km straight line
- Houjie · 57 km straight line
- Zhongshan · 61 km straight line
- Zhaoqing · 66 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
Best
Apr
Best
May
Best
Jun
Avoid
Jul
Avoid
Aug
Avoid
Sep
Best
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Foshan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Metro Line 1 (Guangfo) links central Foshan to Guangzhou; fares start at ¥2. Buses cost ¥2, taxis ¥7 for the first 2.6 km. Walking covers most attractions in the historic core.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guangzhou
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Guangfo metro line, about 30 min
Visit Canton Tower or Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.
Shiwan Ceramics Street
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 101 or metro to Zumiao, then 10‑min walk
Watch live pottery making; shop for souvenirs.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Golden Hotel (Sanshui)
Three‑star, rooms from ¥168, free breakfast
Mid‑range city‑centre hotels
Typical price ¥500–¥1,000 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥800 | CN¥800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥500 | CN¥1,000 |
| Metro day pass2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre2 × CN¥70 · check | CN¥140 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥222 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,221 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,442≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi (first 2.6 km) | ¥7 (≈ under US$1) |
| Metro fare (minimum) | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus fare | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Zumiao Temple entry | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Shiwan ceramics shop items | ¥50–¥300 (≈ US$7–45) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy rain can flood roads; allow extra travel time.
- Rush‑hour traffic and e‑scooter chaos can delay taxis.
- English signage is limited; have destination written in Chinese.
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou (check address); other nations have consulates in Guangzhou.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guangzhou Baiyun → Foshan centre (bus): ≈ ¥30, 50 min (check)
- Metro line 1 (Guangfo) per ride: ¥2–¥6 (≈ under US$1) depending on distance (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 地铁站在哪里？ — Where is the metro? (dìtiě zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Foshan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, humidity, occasional typhoons)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Foshan to a Guangzhou itinerary for deeper cultural immersion.
- Combine with a visit to Shunde’s food districts (short metro ride).
Sources
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