Foshan
Foshan Overview
Chinese Name: 佛山市 English IPA: Location: Population (city): Language: Zip code: Tel code: Time zone:
Foshan (佛山市), abbreviated as “Chan” (禅), is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China. It is recognized as one of the major manufacturing bases in the country, an economic center on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, and a comprehensive transportation hub. Located in South China, Foshan is situated in the central part of Guangdong Province, within the heart of the Pearl River Delta. The city enjoys a subtropical monsoon humid climate, characterized by mild temperatures and abundant rainfall.
Foshan is adjacent to Hong Kong and Macau, bordering Guangzhou (广州市) to the east and Zhongshan (中山市) to the south. Together with Guangzhou, they form the “Guangfo Urban Circle” (广佛都市圈), promoting cooperation and integration to create an international metropolitan area. Foshan also collaborates with Zhongshan to establish the “Zhongfu Urban Area” (中佛同城) and works with Jiangmen (江门) to build the “Jiangfu Family” (江佛一家).
Foshan is a vital city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Pearl River-Xijiang Economic Belt, the “Guangfozhao Economic Circle” (广佛肇经济圈), and the “Guangzhou Urban Circle” (广州都市圈). It is one of the most developed regions in China for private economies. As of March 2024, Foshan administers five districts with a total area of 3,797.72 square kilometers. By the end of 2023, the resident population of Foshan was approximately 9.6154 million, with an urban resident population of about 9.1725 million.
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Climate & When to Go
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Transportation
Passenger Transport Statistics In 2023, the passenger transport volume in Foshan (佛山市) reached 23.4873 million people, an increase of 32.0% compared to the previous year. Among these, road transport accounted for 23.2975 million people, growing by 31.3%, while water transport recorded 189,800 passengers, a significant increase of 238.1%. The total passenger turnover was 2.098 billion person-kilometers, marking a 39.1% increase. Specifically, road transport contributed 2.087 billion person-kilometers (up by 38.4%), while water transport contributed 11 million person-kilometers, experiencing a remarkable growth [...]
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Travel Tips
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