Foshan is another city that sprawls in the Pearl River Delta. It is also an important economic center and acts as a link with the Western world. Interesting is the name Foshan, which means „mountain of Buddha“. However, it is not derived from the mountain, but from the 3 Buddha statues that were found in the city in the 7th century. If you are heading to Foshan, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with interesting and useful information not only about local transport.
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Places of interest
- The Ancestral Temple is a place
which is worth the attention. Breathe in the spiritual atmosphere and get in touch withlocal culture. Kung-fu locals can also be seen here.
- Take a stroll to the Xiqiao National Forest Park. Located about an hour from the city itself. You will find beautiful nature, but also a huge Buddha statue.
- You can breathe in the history of the Nanfeng complex, where you can see the history of pottery in the museum (and try it yourself), but you can also just walk around.
Basic information about the metro in Foshan
Foshan Metro, better known as FMetro, is the tenth subway system in China. The Foshan subway system was built as the 10th in China’s order. Construction began in 2002 and was first introduced to residents in 2010. Currently the metro has 1 line and another 2 are under construction. The line has a total of 22 stations and the total length of the route is 34.4 km.
Interestingly, Foshan Metro connects the city center with the center of Guangzhou. The metro is therefore co-owned by both of these metropolises, with the share of ownership being
Ticket price
You can easily buy your ticket at any metro station. On average, the fare is around 5 RMB.
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Time tables
Metro is open from 6 to 11 hours. The distances between individual rides vary in connection with the capacity of the metro, but it always takes only a few minutes.
It takes about an hour to travel from Foshan to Guangzhou.
Bus transportation
The bus service is also very easy to use. The bus network is quite large and works well. Some places are easier to get by buses. Timetable information can be found on site or on some websites without any problems.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
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Conclusion
Whether you choose to visit Foshan for any reason, we wish you a lot of interesting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city itself, but mainly of how to navigate it.
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