Introduction

History

• 📜 Origins: Built during the Northern Song Dynasty (1078-1085) under Emperor Zhezong's reign.
• 🔥 Reconstruction: Destroyed towards the end of the Yuan Dynasty and rebuilt in 1372 during the Ming Dynasty.
• 🏛️ Conversion: Converted into Foshan Municipal Museum after the foundation of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
• 🗺️ Cultural Relic: Listed as one of the main cultural relics under the preservation by the Guangdong provincial government.

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Architecture

• 🏯 Ancestral Temple: Worships the Taoist deity Xuan Wu, known as the Northern Emperor.
• 🏛️ Confucius Temple: Constructed in 1911, dedicated to the ancient Chinese educator Confucius.
• 🏅 Huang Feihong Memorial Hall: Commemorates the martial arts master Huang Feihong, featuring his only surviving photo in China.
• 🥋 Ip Man Hall: Dedicated to the martial arts master Ip Man, showcasing his life and achievements.
• 🖼️ Decorations: Features intricate wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings, pottery sculptures, and lime sculptures.

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Cultural Activities

• 🎉 Spring Blessing Ceremony: Annual event to pray for blessings and prosperity.
• 🎭 Temple Fair: Features various folk performances and traditional activities.
• 🍻 Community Drinking Rituals: Social gatherings to strengthen community bonds.
• 🌕 Mid-Autumn Festival: Celebrations include lantern displays and mooncake sharing.
• 🦁 Lion Dance: Regular performances showcasing traditional martial arts and dance.
• 🎶 Cantonese Opera: Performances held on weekends and special occasions.

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Key Attractions

• 🏯 Lingying Archway: Majestic archway built in 1451, known for its strong structure.
• 🐢 Jinxiang Pool: Features a stone sculpture of a turtle carrying a snake, symbolizing Zhenwu Xuantian God.
• 🎭 Wanfu Stage: Oldest and best-preserved ancient stage in South China, built in 1658.
• 🏛️ Purple Cloud Palace: Main hall with a bronze statue of Zhenwu Xuantian God and various ancient artifacts.
• 🥋 Huang Feihong Memorial Hall: Dedicated to the martial arts master, featuring daily performances and exhibitions.
• 📚 Confucian Temple: Worship place for Confucius, hosting annual ceremonies and cultural events.

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Visitor Information

• 🕒 Opening Hours: 08:30 - 18:00, with last entry at 17:30.
• 💰 Admission Fee: CNY 20 for adults, CNY 10 for children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters tall.
• 🎧 Audio Guide: Available for CNY 10 within 4 hours; additional CNY 5 per extra hour.
• 🚇 By Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Guangfo Line to Zumiao Station, Exit D.
• 🚌 By Bus: Multiple bus routes including 101, 105, 116, 117, 118, 121, 122, 123, 126, 128, 134, 137, 164b, g12.
• 📍 Location: 21 Zumiao Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong, China.

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