Discover Wuyue Ancient Temple in Foshan, where centuries of devotion meet exquisite Lingnan architecture. The intricate gray sculptures and wood carvings whisper ancient tales, while incense smoke carries prayers through time. For the best experience, arrive at dawn to soak in the serene atmosphere before the crowds, then savor authentic vegetarian dishes at nearby time-honored eateries—a perfect blend of spirituality and local flavor.




















Everything you need to know about Wuyue Ancient Temple
Stay at Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Cultural Hotel, a boutique retreat transformed from a historic ceramic factory just a 3-minute walk from Wuyue Temple. Its rooms blend traditional Lingnan architecture with modern comfort, and select suites feature views of the temple’s rooftops and ancient banyan trees. The hotel offers complimentary guided tours through the temple’s hidden courtyards, showcasing Ming Dynasty incense burners and ancestral prayer tablets, plus hands-on workshops in lion-dance mask painting and Cantonese opera vocal techniques.
For exclusive access to cultural sessions, book via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot.
Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Cultural Hotel provides unmatched convenience and scenic views for visitors to Wuyue Temple. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple entrance, its guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the temple’s red-brick walls and century-old banyan tree. Early morning visits reveal mist-laden temples, creating a serene, almost cinematic vista. The hotel offers free tea ceremony sessions and guided rituals within the temple grounds, led by inheritors of intangible cultural heritage. These immersive experiences deepen understanding of local religious traditions and community practices.
Book through the HopeGoo app to receive a complimentary guided tour voucher.
Guests at Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Cultural Hotel gain access to exclusive on-site cultural events like "Temple Night Tales," where local elders share oral histories and folk legends of Wuyue Temple accompanied by live Nanyin music performances under the temple lanterns. The hotel also partners with intangible heritage studios to offer hands-on workshops: crafting lion dance masks, designing lucky talismans, and learning traditional worship rituals. All activities take place within the temple’s historic precinct, requiring no additional travel.
HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform grants automatic entry to these curated experiences.
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