Foshan
China · Guangdong ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China
Foshan or Fatshan is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong Province, China. The entire prefecture covers 3,848 km2 (1,486 sq mi) and had a population of 9,498,863 as of the 2020 census. The city is part of the western side of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, a conurbation housing 86,100,000 inhabitants, making it the biggest urban area of the world.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,498,863
- Coordinates
- 23.027, 113.131
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 16 m
Overview of Foshan
Foshan is the kind of big-city destination you find in Guangdong Sheng, China. About 9,498,863 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Foshan is strongest on nature, adventure and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Foshan
Nature in Foshan
(4)Foshan's nature entries include Gardens, Parks, Rivers and Valleys. All of it is drawn from Foshan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Foshan
(2)Adventure in Foshan covers Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Foshan.
Culture in Foshan
(2)Our data lists Fountains and Statues as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Foshan.
Sports in Foshan
(2)Sports lovers get Golf and Snow Tubing. All of it is drawn from Foshan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Foshan
(1)Looking for water sports? Foshan has Windsurfing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Foshan.
Wellness in Foshan
(1)Foshan's wellness entries include Hammam. Everything listed here comes from what Foshan is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Foshan
(1)Foshan's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Foshan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Foshan
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Foshan straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Foshan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Foshan known for?
- Foshan, in Guangdong Sheng, China, is best known for nature, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 9,498,863 residents.
- What can you do in Foshan?
- Recorded activities in Foshan include Gardens, Parks, Rivers, Valleys and Amusement Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Foshan?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Foshan located?
- Foshan is located in Guangdong Sheng, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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