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Foshan Ancestral Temple
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Foshan Ancestral Temple is located on Zumiao Road. It is a Daoist temple and was first built in the Song dynasty during the reign of emperor Yuan Feng. The temple is dedicated to Beidi, the Northern God, who is said to have power over the waters of Guangdong. The temple is 3,000 square meters in area and comprises 5 parts namely Wanfu Terrace, Jinxiang Pool, Front Hall, Main Hall and Qingzheng Pavilion. The whole structure is characterized by compactness and simplicity. Its interior is elegantly decorated and displays folk arts and crafts such as pottery, limestone sculptures and wood and brick carvings.
Foshan Ancestral Temple justifiably so, enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers, and is one of the most visited place.
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