Foshan & Shunde Guangdong Guide 2026: Cantonese Cuisine Capital, Ancestral Temple & Ceramics
Foshan and its Shunde district form the undisputed capital of Cantonese cuisine — the originating source of dishes eaten across the Cantonese diaspora worldwide. But Foshan is also the home of dragon boat culture, Lingnan architecture, the magnificent Ancestral Temple, and the Shiwan ceramics tradition. This 2026 guide covers food temples, cultural sites, how to get there from Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and where to stay.
