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Gulou Waterfront
Gulou Waterfront is a national 4A-level attraction with a history of over 700 years. This land has nurtured many outstanding figures, being the hometown of Wing Chun grandmaster Leung Jan, Wong Lo Kat founder Wong Chak-bong, and movie queen Butterfly Wu, embodying profound cultural heritage of waterfront life. The Lingnan-style street within the attraction showcases authentic Lingnan architecture, complemented by seasonal flower displays, where the natural ecology of the waterfront harmonizes with Lingnan's cultural scenery. Visitors can immerse themselves in the unique charm of the Lingnan waterfront while enjoying an ideal spot for atmosphere-rich travel photo shoots. Recommended things to do 1.Boating on the lotus sea: Priority experience the year-round open cruise. In midsummer, you can admire the continuous lotus flowers along the river; during non-lotus seasons, you can also enjoy the graceful flight of egrets and the rustic charm of wetland countryside, taking in the ecological scenery of the water town by boat. 2.Explore Lingnan-style towns: After disembarking, explore the small town, visit the Wing Chun hall and Butterfly cinema to learn about the history of famous figures in the water town. Stroll through ancient streets, alleys, and covered bridges, occasionally encountering seasonal flower fields where architecture and blossoms complement each other, making it ideal for a travel photo shoot. 3.Watch featured performances: Check the attraction's daily performance schedule in advance to enjoy regular park shows. During holidays, there are exclusive flower boat performances, allowing you to experience natural scenery, ancient architecture, and cultural performances all at once. Tip: The flower field is arranged by the attraction periodically. Please check the latest announcements from the attraction before your visit. ▲Dragon Boat cruise ▲ Lingnan-style town street viewHeshan · 6.4 km from downtown
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area is located in the heart of the Pearl River Delta. It is an ancient volcano that lay dormant for tens of millions of years, with its main peak standing over 300 m above sea level. It is often said that "a trip to Lingnan is incomplete without visiting Xiqiao Mountain." As early as over 6,000 years ago, ancient inhabitants quarried stone here to make tools. Archaeologists have ranked this site alongside the Shanxi Emakou site as one of China's two major Neolithic stone tool workshops in the north and south. Thus, Xiqiao Mountain is hailed as the "beacon of Pearl River civilization." During the Ming Dynasty, Confucian scholars such as Zhan Ruoshui and Fang Xianfu established academies here to teach, earning it the title of "renowned mountain of Neo-Confucianism." The layering of prehistoric ruins, ancient quarrying sites, and historical academy relics within a single mountain is a rare cultural depth among Lingnan's famous peaks. The main views along the mountain unfold through peculiar rocks, secluded caves, and mountain lakes. The bronze statue of Guanyin on Daxian Peak stands over 60 m tall, serving as the landmark view of the entire mountain. From the summit, the open vista overlooks vast stretches of mulberry-dyke fishpond landscapes below. Baiyun Cave clusters Ming and Qing dynasty structures like Sanhu Academy, Kuiguang Tower, and Yunquan Immortal Hall alongside cliff carvings. Kang Youwei spent his youth studying here, and the cave's "Thousand-foot waterfall" was listed among the "Eight views of Yangcheng" as early as the Qing dynasty. The ancient quarrying site at Shiyan Rock features deep caverns, with underwater traces of ancestral stone extraction still visible today. Jiulong Rock's massive boulders interconnect through nine passages—bright outside yet dark within—creating a spelunking adventure akin to navigating a spiral shell. Tianhu Lake in the northwest, formed in an ancient volcanic crater, is embraced by emerald peaks on three sides. Since the Ming dynasty, locals have practiced the unique "mid-mountain dragon boat" tradition, and today, dragon boat races still take place on the lake during the Dragon Boat Festival. Xiqiao Mountain is also the hometown of martial arts master Huang Feihong. The Huang Feihong Lion Dance and Martial Arts Hall at the foot of the mountain was built on the original site of the Huang family ancestral temple, regularly featuring lion dance and martial arts performances, serving as a window to experience southern lion dance and kung fu culture. The attraction covers a large area, with sightseeing buses and cable cars connecting various attractions. The cable car links Baiyun Cave and Tianhu Lake, saving energy while offering scenic views. Visitors who prefer walking can follow the hiking trails to explore canyon views like Cuiyan and Shiyan Rock. During flower seasons, attractions like the Square Bamboo Garden, Camellia Garden, and Peach Blossom Garden are also worth visiting along the way.Foshan · 17.7 km from Heshan
Nanhai Bay Forest Ecological Park
Nanhai Bay Forest Ecological Park is located in the west bank of Xiqiao Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City. It is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou in Guangdong Province", an ecotourism area. The Chashan Mountains in the southern part of the South Bay Forest Ecological Park has waterfalls that flow throughout the year. The Chashan Mountainside has a long-established Taoist architecture group, Qingyun Cave.The unique scenery of the South Bay Forest Ecological Park has attracted a large number of tourists.Foshan · 13.3 km from Heshan
Fengjian Canaltown
Fengjian Water Town is located in Shunde, Guangdong. It is also known as “Zhouzhuang of Guangdong” and is a place where many TVB dramas are filmed. Found here are the Stone Bridge of the Song Dynasty, the ancient temple of the Ming Dynasty, and the wooden archway of the Jinshi Square in the Qing Dynasty, all of which illustrate the flourishing and profound history of the past. Travelers can either go rafting on the river or take a walk on the stone roads on both sides.Foshan · 20.2 km from Heshan
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians. The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.Guangzhou · 45.7 km from Heshan
Foshan Zumiao Museum
Foshan Zumiao is located at No. 21, Zumiao Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, covering an area of 30,200 square meters. It is a national first-class museum, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, a Guangdong provincial Chinese cultural heritage base, and one of the ten model civilized tourist attractions in Guangdong. Foshan Zumiao's precinct includes the Zumiao ancient architectural complex, Foshan Zumiao historical and cultural exhibition hall, Confucius temple,Huang Feihong memorial hall, Ip Man Hall, etc. Among themFoshan ZumiaoBuilt during the Yuanfeng era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1078-1085), the main hall houses a bronze statue of Zhenwu from the Ming Dynasty. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit and officially opened to the public in 1958. The Confucian Temple was built in the third year of the Xuantong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1911) as a site for Confucian worship during the late Qing and early Republic of China periods. It is a Foshan municipal cultural relics protection unit and officially opened to the public in 1981. Foshan Huang Feihong memorial hall and Yip Man hall were built to commemorate the famous martial artists Huang Feihong and Yip Man from Foshan, and opened to the public in 2001 and 2002 respectively. Foshan Zumiao historical and cultural exhibition hall systematically introducesFoshan ZumiaoWith its historical origins and cultural significance, it was completed and opened to the public in 2016. The Foshan Zumiao museum's collection primarily consists of Taoist artifacts and Foshan local folk relics. The permanent exhibition fully showcasesFoshan ZumiaoHistorical culture, Taoist culture, martial arts culture, Foshan folk crafts, etc. The museum hosts annual spring festival blessings,Foshan Zumiao temple fair(Beidi's birthday on the "Double Third Festival"), spring and autumn sacrificial ceremonies, rural banquet rituals and other far-reaching folk culture activities. It also hosts dynamic folk culture displays such as "Confucian temple children's writing initiation ceremony", "Huang Feihong lion dance performance", "young Huang Feihong martial arts performance", and "Cantonese opera performance" throughout the year. By introducing high-quality exhibitions, it continuously enriches its display resources. Foshan Zumiao completed the three-yearFoshan ZumiaoAfter comprehensive renovation works and external environment upgrades,Foshan ZumiaoThe internal hardware facilities have been further improved. With its well-preserved ancient architectural complexes from the Ming and Qing dynasties and rich traditional folk culture, it attracts nearly three million domestic and international travelers each year. Here, people can experience Foshan's profound historical culture, Taoist culture, Confucian culture, Cantonese opera culture, and traditional martial arts culture.Foshan · 33.1 km from Heshan
Qinghui Garden Museum
Qinghui Garden is located in Daliang Town in Foshan City's Shunde District. It sits conveniently in the city center, and is considered one Guangdong's four famous gardens. The park is exquisitely designed, connected by water and featuring beautiful brick carvings and stained glass in the classic Lingnan style. There are a number of tropical plants in the park, such as jackfruit and lotus, as well as landscape plants like ginkgo. Visitors can find a tranquil and private escape. Qinghui Garden is located in a food center, surrounded by Shunde specialty snacks. After your tour of the garden, you may wish to go and explore this other part of Shunde heritage.Foshan · 30.8 km from Heshan
Ancient Nanfeng Kiln
Nanfeng Kiln is located in south China's ceramics capital, Shiwan Town. It is a ceramic themed area. There are ceramic kilns that have been used since the Ming Dynasty, ceramic museums where you can learn about various ceramic cultures, ceramic parks with many ceramic sculptures on display, ceramic workshops that sell various ceramic products, and more! You can also visit the famous Shiwan doll here. In addition, there are Jiujiang Shaungzheng Museum and Xiangyunsha Museum in the scenic area, which are greatplaces to learn about traditional Chinese culture.Foshan · 29.2 km from Heshan
Dayan Mountain Scenic Area
Dayan Mountain is close to Xi River. It got its name from its shape, which resembles a wild goose spreading its wings. Dayan Mountain is a rare tourist site, with undulating ridges and peaks, large rocks, lush forests, temples and pavilions, and lakes. Together with Mount Xiqiao, they are known as “Sister Mountains” because they fit together beautifully, combining the views of mountains and rivers.Heshan · 6.6 km from downtown
Xiqiao National Arts Film Studio
Xiqiaoshan National Arts Studios has replicas of Qing and Ming-era imperial palaces, ancient houses, and buildings from different points in history. Wandering through the studios, one might feel as if one has been transported hundreds of years into the past. Guangzhou Street and Shanghai Street retain the nostalgic look and charm of times past. Hong Kong Street has has been the set for many TVB drama series. The Canal Towns of Jiangnan and the painting "Along the River during the Qingming Festival" demonstrate the grace and beauty of traditional culture. The areas also feature a variety of exciting shows for the visitors' enjoyment. Shanghai Street's Paramount, and the Qing-Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace, both feature performances.Foshan · 15.9 km from Heshan
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Gulou Waterfront
Heshan · 6.4 km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeXiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
Foshan · 17.7 km from HeshanImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytime
Guangdong Songcheng Show
Foshan · 19.6 km from HeshanImmediate access, Book now for todayNanhai Bay Forest Ecological Park
Foshan · 13.3 km from HeshanImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeFengjian Canaltown
Foshan · 20.2 km from HeshanGuangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
Guangzhou · 45.7 km from HeshanImmediate access, Book now for todayFoshan Zumiao Museum
Foshan · 33.1 km from HeshanImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeQinghui Garden Museum
Foshan · 30.8 km from HeshanBook now for todayAncient Nanfeng Kiln
Foshan · 29.2 km from HeshanDayan Mountain Scenic Area
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Anonymous userOctober 15, 2026
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Xiqiao Mountain is easily accessible and has beautiful scenery. There are many small scenic areas and a spectacular lion dance performance. From the top of the mountain, you can see a panoramic view of the Buddha statue. It was probably a quarry in ancient times, and there are many relics of ancient stone quarrying.
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
山在穷游February 2, 2026
4.0
If I hadn't visited in person, I wouldn't have known there was a water town in Shunde, Guangdong, and that it possessed such a rich and charming atmosphere. Unlike the water towns of Jiangnan, this place felt more distinctly Cantonese, and the relatively low crowds made me feel incredibly peaceful.
Fengjian Canaltown
_We***98October 8, 2026
5.0
We entered from the South Gate. Although there were many people, it wasn't chaotic at all. The signs were very clear, and the staff were very responsible. It was a very enjoyable trip for the kids; Guangzhou is beautiful and delicious. It was our first time seeing a rhinoceros and our first time riding a cable car—a great experience!
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
M24***02May 2, 2026
5.0
A huge thank you to our tour guide! Professional, responsible, gentle, and attentive.
We were a full hour late due to traffic, and after the original itinerary was over, the tour guide kindly took us on a second tour, providing detailed explanations. Patient and considerate throughout, the experience was fantastic! This trip was exceptionally enjoyable, and I'm truly grateful ❤️
Qinghui Garden Museum
