Foshan travel guide

Foshan Tourism | Foshan Guide

You're Going to Love Foshan

With a population of 3.60 million, Foshan is a must-see destination in Guangdong, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Foshan has to offer.

When to visit Foshan

Foshan in October
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Foshan in October
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Foshan in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Foshan, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Foshan

Plane

When flying to Foshan, you’ll arrive at Foshan Shadi (FUO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Foshan is called Foshan Foshan Railway Station, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Foshan Cz, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Foshan. Foshan CZ Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Foshan, you’ll arrive at Foshan Shadi (FUO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Foshan is called Foshan Foshan Railway Station, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Foshan Cz, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Foshan. Foshan CZ Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Foshan

Airlines serving Foshan

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
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Where to stay in Foshan

Average rates range from around €33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €53 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Foshan

Most booked hotels in Foshan

Sofitel Foshan
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€103+
White Swan Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€133+
The Garden Hotel Guangzhou
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€115+
Swissotel Foshan
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€63+
Crowne Plaza Foshan
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€66+
Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€65+

Hiring a car in Foshan

Expect to pay €1.14 per litre in Foshan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.61 and €18.14. The most frequently booked car type in Foshan is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.14 per litre in Foshan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.61 and €18.14. The most frequently booked car type in Foshan is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.