“Foshan’s Origins” - Before Foshan, There Was Tapo — The Origin of the Name “Foshan”
For most agents, their first impression of Foshan likely comes from the The Story of Wong Fei-Hung film series. The famous “Shadowless Kick of Foshan” has become legendary worldwide. But where does the name “Foshan” actually come from? Following the previous feature [ Sacred Realm of Zumiao ] , this issue of the preparation team newsletter introduces another key historical landmark along the central axis of Foshan’s old city. After visiting [Echoes of Luoshui] and [Sacred Realm of Zumiao] , we hope this will help you gain a deeper understanding of the city. For this Mission Day, based on the official “Foshan Old City Walking Route,” we designed the [Foshan’s Origins] mission. It continues from the [ Sacred Realm of Zumiao ] mission, covering about 600 meters from Zhaoxiang Road to Weiguo Road. Each portal along the route corresponds to a historic building or heritage site, telling small but meaningful stories about Foshan. Let’s begin at Zhaoxiang Huang Ancestral Hall ...