Foshan Mission Day Icons Revealed: The Stories Behind All 24 Missions
After deciding on the overall color palette and visual style, the next step was to choose suitable and representative subjects for all 24 Foshan Mission Day icons.
Unlike many Mission Day icons that are based on straightforward photo-based landmark images, our team wanted to give the Foshan icons a more unified visual treatment. We photographed reference materials across the city and also referred to outstanding local photography before further processing the images artistically.
Depending on the size and visual weight of each subject, we used selective outlining to highlight key details, while adjusting shadows and brightness to help the subject stand out. At the same time, we wanted the 24 very different real-world subjects to feel visually connected when placed side by side as a complete icon set.
Each icon has its own subject and story, while the full set still shares a unified visual language. That is the effect we hope to present.
We hope these icons will become a memorable highlight in every Agent's Mission list, and we hope you will enjoy this design created especially for Foshan Mission Day.
Now, let us introduce the landmarks and stories behind all 24 Foshan Mission Day icons.
MD 2026: Foshan, Xiuli Lakefront
MD 2026: Foshan, 秀丽湖畔
This icon is based on the Zhongshan Park Paifang inside the park. A paifang is a traditional Chinese ceremonial gateway.
The Zhongshan Park Paifang was built in 1933. It is a four-pillar, three-bay arched brick gateway. Its overall color tone is yellow, and its architectural style blends Chinese and Western influences.
The gateway has a clear early 20th-century Chinese architectural character. A foundation stone embedded in one of its columns quietly tells the story of Zhongshan Park and the development of Foshan. Today, it is recognized as a protected cultural relic of Foshan.
MD 2026: Foshan, Spring Festival Calligraphy on Kuaizi Road
MD 2026: Foshan, Sacred Grounds of Zumiao
This icon is based on the Zhongshan Park Paifang inside the park. A paifang is a traditional Chinese ceremonial gateway.
The Zhongshan Park Paifang was built in 1933. It is a four-pillar, three-bay arched brick gateway. Its overall color tone is yellow, and its architectural style blends Chinese and Western influences.
The gateway has a clear early 20th-century Chinese architectural character. A foundation stone embedded in one of its columns quietly tells the story of Zhongshan Park and the development of Foshan. Today, it is recognized as a protected cultural relic of Foshan.
MD 2026: Foshan, Liang Garden
MD 2026: Foshan, 梁园
This icon is based on Yunqiao Bridge inside Liang Garden.
Yunqiao Bridge is a three-arch stone bridge. Unlike an ordinary stone bridge, it has an elegant wooden covered corridor built above the bridge deck, making it a classic example of a wind-and-rain bridge - a bridge designed to provide shelter from both sun and rain.
The design is practical, but it also creates an excellent viewing point for visitors. Leaning against the wooden railings, one can look closely at the unusually shaped Lake Heart Stone, or look further across the garden toward pavilions, terraces, bamboo, flowers, and their reflections in the water. Stone, water, architecture, and garden scenery come together in a highly poetic composition.
This icon is based on Yunqiao Bridge inside Liang Garden.
Yunqiao Bridge is a three-arch stone bridge. Unlike an ordinary stone bridge, it has an elegant wooden covered corridor built above the bridge deck, making it a classic example of a wind-and-rain bridge - a bridge designed to provide shelter from both sun and rain.
The design is practical, but it also creates an excellent viewing point for visitors. Leaning against the wooden railings, one can look closely at the unusually shaped Lake Heart Stone, or look further across the garden toward pavilions, terraces, bamboo, flowers, and their reflections in the water. Stone, water, architecture, and garden scenery come together in a highly poetic composition.
MD 2026: Foshan, Spring Festival Calligraphy on Kuaizi Road
MD 2026: Foshan, 快子挥春
This icon is based on a sculpture near the entrance of Kuaizi Road.
The sculpture is titled Impression of Writing Fai Chun. Fai chun refers to festive Spring Festival calligraphy, often written on red paper and displayed during Chinese New Year. The sculpture shows an elder teaching a child to write fai chun.
It vividly captures the lively atmosphere of Kuaizi Road's famous fai chun street, while the scene of young and old writing together also carries a sense of cultural inheritance.
This icon is based on a sculpture near the entrance of Kuaizi Road.
The sculpture is titled Impression of Writing Fai Chun. Fai chun refers to festive Spring Festival calligraphy, often written on red paper and displayed during Chinese New Year. The sculpture shows an elder teaching a child to write fai chun.
It vividly captures the lively atmosphere of Kuaizi Road's famous fai chun street, while the scene of young and old writing together also carries a sense of cultural inheritance.
MD 2026: Foshan, Luoshui Legacy
MD 2026: Foshan, 洛水流芳
This icon is based on the Guanyin statue in front of the Hall of Heavenly Kings at Renshou Temple.
Today, when visitors enter Renshou Temple, this Guanyin statue is one of the first things they see. The rebuilt core structures of Renshou Temple, including the Mahavira Hall, were constructed with traditional wooden mortise-and-tenon techniques and in a Tang-inspired architectural style. The deep eaves and grand proportions give the temple a solemn and magnificent presence.
This icon is based on the Guanyin statue in front of the Hall of Heavenly Kings at Renshou Temple.
Today, when visitors enter Renshou Temple, this Guanyin statue is one of the first things they see. The rebuilt core structures of Renshou Temple, including the Mahavira Hall, were constructed with traditional wooden mortise-and-tenon techniques and in a Tang-inspired architectural style. The deep eaves and grand proportions give the temple a solemn and magnificent presence.
MD 2026: Foshan, Sacred Grounds of Zumiao
MD 2026: Foshan, 祖庙圣域
This icon is based on the Zumiao Paifang.
The Zumiao Paifang was originally known as the Li Family Paifang. It was built in the tenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming dynasty, in 1637. Originally, it was one of a pair of gateways with identical architectural form and structure. In 1960, the pair was relocated and became what are now known as the Zumiao Paifang and the Xiuli Lake Paifang.
The gateway is a four-pillar, three-bay, three-roof structure made of both wood and stone. It has a green glazed-tile hip roof and a total width of 6.2 meters. Its decorative elements include ruyi-style brackets, red beads, mythical fish-dragon ornaments, floral and bird-themed ceramic ridges, and other traditional details.
Today, it has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Foshan Zumiao.
This icon is based on the Zumiao Paifang.
The Zumiao Paifang was originally known as the Li Family Paifang. It was built in the tenth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming dynasty, in 1637. Originally, it was one of a pair of gateways with identical architectural form and structure. In 1960, the pair was relocated and became what are now known as the Zumiao Paifang and the Xiuli Lake Paifang.
The gateway is a four-pillar, three-bay, three-roof structure made of both wood and stone. It has a green glazed-tile hip roof and a total width of 6.2 meters. Its decorative elements include ruyi-style brackets, red beads, mythical fish-dragon ornaments, floral and bird-themed ceramic ridges, and other traditional details.
Today, it has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Foshan Zumiao.
MD 2026: Foshan, Lingnan Tiandi
MD 2026: Foshan, 岭南天地
This icon is based on the Clock Tower inside Lingnan Tiandi.
The Clock Tower is a landmark of Lingnan Tiandi. Located on the central axis of the commercial district, it is the tallest building in the area. The tower's design uses wedding customs as its central theme. Ceramic sculptures depict scenes such as betrothal gifts, wedding processions, Southern lion dance, and the Foshan Autumn Parade.
Other decorative elements include stone carvings themed around dragon and phoenix bringing auspiciousness, as well as roof-tile patterns featuring the Chinese character for double happiness. Together, these details showcase many aspects of Foshan's local customs and cultural identity.
This icon is based on the Clock Tower inside Lingnan Tiandi.
The Clock Tower is a landmark of Lingnan Tiandi. Located on the central axis of the commercial district, it is the tallest building in the area. The tower's design uses wedding customs as its central theme. Ceramic sculptures depict scenes such as betrothal gifts, wedding processions, Southern lion dance, and the Foshan Autumn Parade.
Other decorative elements include stone carvings themed around dragon and phoenix bringing auspiciousness, as well as roof-tile patterns featuring the Chinese character for double happiness. Together, these details showcase many aspects of Foshan's local customs and cultural identity.
MD 2026: Foshan, Where Foshan Began
MD 2026: Foshan, 佛山初地
This icon is based on the entrance of Tapo Temple.
According to legend, in the second year of the Long'an reign of the Eastern Jin dynasty, in 398 AD, the monk Dharmayasas from Jibin, roughly corresponding to present-day Kashmir, came to this area and built a thatched hut on the hill to preach Buddhist teachings.
He had carried three small bronze Buddha statues by sea to Guangzhou, and later came to Jihua Township in Nanhai, where he built a simple shelter to spread Buddhism.
As the number of followers grew, the shelter became increasingly crowded. Local believers then voluntarily donated funds to build Tapo Temple, also known as Jingtang. Over time, the temple collapsed.
Later, during the Tang dynasty, villagers rebuilt a temple on the original site and named it Jingtang Temple. It was destroyed again in the early Ming dynasty. In 1796, during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing dynasty, Tapo Temple was rebuilt on the same site and has remained there to this day.
This icon is based on the entrance of Tapo Temple.
According to legend, in the second year of the Long'an reign of the Eastern Jin dynasty, in 398 AD, the monk Dharmayasas from Jibin, roughly corresponding to present-day Kashmir, came to this area and built a thatched hut on the hill to preach Buddhist teachings.
He had carried three small bronze Buddha statues by sea to Guangzhou, and later came to Jihua Township in Nanhai, where he built a simple shelter to spread Buddhism.
As the number of followers grew, the shelter became increasingly crowded. Local believers then voluntarily donated funds to build Tapo Temple, also known as Jingtang. Over time, the temple collapsed.
Later, during the Tang dynasty, villagers rebuilt a temple on the original site and named it Jingtang Temple. It was destroyed again in the early Ming dynasty. In 1796, during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing dynasty, Tapo Temple was rebuilt on the same site and has remained there to this day.
MD 2026: Foshan, Memories of Foshan Amusement Park
MD 2026: Foshan, 垂虹寻乐
This icon is based on the small train inside the former Foshan Amusement Park.
Foshan Amusement Park was built in 1984. Among its first attractions was a small train manufactured in Japan and introduced through Hong Kong. Its tracks were designed to resemble those used by real mine trains, with I-beam rails, sleepers, and shock-absorbing gravel.
At the time, the train attracted countless visitors who lined up to ride it. For many local residents, it became part of their childhood memories. The train stopped operating in 2011 because it could no longer pass maintenance and renewal requirements. Today, it remains as an exhibit that records the history of Foshan Amusement Park.
This icon is based on the small train inside the former Foshan Amusement Park.
Foshan Amusement Park was built in 1984. Among its first attractions was a small train manufactured in Japan and introduced through Hong Kong. Its tracks were designed to resemble those used by real mine trains, with I-beam rails, sleepers, and shock-absorbing gravel.
At the time, the train attracted countless visitors who lined up to ride it. For many local residents, it became part of their childhood memories. The train stopped operating in 2011 because it could no longer pass maintenance and renewal requirements. Today, it remains as an exhibit that records the history of Foshan Amusement Park.
MD 2026: Foshan, Crossing Tongji Bridge
MD 2026: Foshan, 行通济
This icon is based on the lettuce sculpture at Tongji Bridge Square.
Lettuce is an important part of the local custom known as Crossing Tongji Bridge. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Foshan's commerce, handicrafts, and manufacturing industries flourished. Local merchants and residents began crossing Tongji Bridge to pray for smooth business and good fortune in the coming year.
This gave rise to the local saying: Cross Tongji Bridge, and leave bad luck behind. In this context, the saying expresses the hope that by crossing Tongji Bridge, one can walk away from troubles and misfortune.
In addition to carrying lucky windmills, people also hold a bundle of lettuce while crossing the bridge. In Cantonese and Chinese wordplay, lettuce sounds like bringing wealth. Holding lettuce therefore symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead.
This icon is based on the lettuce sculpture at Tongji Bridge Square.
Lettuce is an important part of the local custom known as Crossing Tongji Bridge. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Foshan's commerce, handicrafts, and manufacturing industries flourished. Local merchants and residents began crossing Tongji Bridge to pray for smooth business and good fortune in the coming year.
This gave rise to the local saying: Cross Tongji Bridge, and leave bad luck behind. In this context, the saying expresses the hope that by crossing Tongji Bridge, one can walk away from troubles and misfortune.
In addition to carrying lucky windmills, people also hold a bundle of lettuce while crossing the bridge. In Cantonese and Chinese wordplay, lettuce sounds like bringing wealth. Holding lettuce therefore symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead.
MD 2026: Foshan, Lingnan Pearl Sports Arena
MD 2026: Foshan, 岭南明珠
This icon is based on one side of Lingnan Pearl Sports Arena.
Foshan Lingnan Pearl Sports Arena opened in 2006 and served as one of the core venues for the 12th Guangdong Provincial Games. The venue is formed by three connected domes. Its graceful curved shape resembles a shining pearl, which is how it received its name.
The arena is normally open for public use. Located in the city center with convenient transport access, it has become a popular place for local residents to exercise and relax.
This icon is based on one side of Lingnan Pearl Sports Arena.
Foshan Lingnan Pearl Sports Arena opened in 2006 and served as one of the core venues for the 12th Guangdong Provincial Games. The venue is formed by three connected domes. Its graceful curved shape resembles a shining pearl, which is how it received its name.
The arena is normally open for public use. Located in the city center with convenient transport access, it has become a popular place for local residents to exercise and relax.
MD 2026: Foshan, Wenhua Park
MD 2026: Foshan, 文华公园
This icon is based on Foshan TV Tower.
Foshan TV Tower is one of the city's landmark structures. It was completed and put into service in 1995. With a height of 238 meters, it was once the tallest structure in Foshan.
Like the Eiffel Tower in France, it is a steel tower structure. It is also a multifunctional tower combining broadcasting, sightseeing, dining, and entertainment. Since its completion more than 30 years ago, it has continued to support the transmission of digital terrestrial television signals and FM radio signals for the Foshan and Guangzhou-Foshan region.
This icon is based on Foshan TV Tower.
Foshan TV Tower is one of the city's landmark structures. It was completed and put into service in 1995. With a height of 238 meters, it was once the tallest structure in Foshan.
Like the Eiffel Tower in France, it is a steel tower structure. It is also a multifunctional tower combining broadcasting, sightseeing, dining, and entertainment. Since its completion more than 30 years ago, it has continued to support the transmission of digital terrestrial television signals and FM radio signals for the Foshan and Guangzhou-Foshan region.
MD 2026: Foshan, Gate of Asian Arts
MD 2026: Foshan, 亚洲艺术之门
This icon is based on the landmark sculpture Gate of Asian Arts in Asian Arts Park.
The Gate of Asian Arts sculpture was completed in November 2005. It was fired at Foshan's Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, a historic kiln site with more than 500 years of history. The sculpture is made from 2,839 ceramic pieces and required 160 tons of clay and 80 tons of firewood to produce.
The inspiration for the sculpture comes from a simple but profound cultural symbol: the traditional Chinese character men, meaning gate. The artist rearranged the two sides of the character along the curves of a Taiji diagram, creating the impression of two giant doors being pushed open.
The sculpture brings together cultural symbols from China and across Asia, including bronze bells, Terracotta Warriors, storyteller figurines, Angkor Wat, the Code of Hammurabi from ancient Babylon, Foshan-style ceramic ridge decorations, the dancing figure of Shiva from Hindu tradition, and Gilgamesh from Mesopotamian mythology.
These elements are combined within a single artistic space, expressing the idea that Asian arts share deep cultural connections.
This icon is based on the landmark sculpture Gate of Asian Arts in Asian Arts Park.
The Gate of Asian Arts sculpture was completed in November 2005. It was fired at Foshan's Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, a historic kiln site with more than 500 years of history. The sculpture is made from 2,839 ceramic pieces and required 160 tons of clay and 80 tons of firewood to produce.
The inspiration for the sculpture comes from a simple but profound cultural symbol: the traditional Chinese character men, meaning gate. The artist rearranged the two sides of the character along the curves of a Taiji diagram, creating the impression of two giant doors being pushed open.
The sculpture brings together cultural symbols from China and across Asia, including bronze bells, Terracotta Warriors, storyteller figurines, Angkor Wat, the Code of Hammurabi from ancient Babylon, Foshan-style ceramic ridge decorations, the dancing figure of Shiva from Hindu tradition, and Gilgamesh from Mesopotamian mythology.
These elements are combined within a single artistic space, expressing the idea that Asian arts share deep cultural connections.
MD 2026: Foshan, Sleepless City
MD 2026: Foshan, 不夜城
This icon is based on the large three-dimensional display installation Heart of Foshan at Kung Fu Square in Foshan Creative Industry Park.
The installation is made up of multiple independent display panels and forms a pixel-art-style heart. Through differences in structure height and changing display content, it creates the visual rhythm of a beating heart. It has become one of the representative symbols of Foshan Creative Industry Park.
This icon is based on the large three-dimensional display installation Heart of Foshan at Kung Fu Square in Foshan Creative Industry Park.
The installation is made up of multiple independent display panels and forms a pixel-art-style heart. Through differences in structure height and changing display content, it creates the visual rhythm of a beating heart. It has become one of the representative symbols of Foshan Creative Industry Park.
MD 2026: Foshan, Shiwan Ceramic Garden
MD 2026: Foshan, 陶都艺苑
This icon is based on the eight-meter-tall Ceramic Lady sculpture in the lake at the center of Shiwan Park.
The sculpture is the largest existing ceramic figure sculpture in the world. According to legend, in the ninth year of the Xianchun reign of the Southern Song dynasty, a royal concubine fled privately to Zhuji Lane in Nanxiong, Guangdong. Fearing they might be implicated, local residents began moving south with their families.
The Ceramic Lady followed the villagers downstream on a wooden raft. Wherever the raft ran aground, the group would disembark and settle. When they reached the area of today's Dongping River, the raft became stranded, and the villagers settled there together with local residents, engaging in ceramic production.
The Ceramic Lady learned pottery skills, developed exceptional craftsmanship, created refined ceramic works, and perfected glaze colors. Bringing together the techniques of skilled masters and artisans, she helped integrate Central Plains culture with local ceramic traditions.
Together with generations of ceramic workers, she contributed to the flourishing of Shiwan ceramics and helped establish Shiwan as the renowned Ceramic Capital of Southern China.
This icon is based on the eight-meter-tall Ceramic Lady sculpture in the lake at the center of Shiwan Park.
The sculpture is the largest existing ceramic figure sculpture in the world. According to legend, in the ninth year of the Xianchun reign of the Southern Song dynasty, a royal concubine fled privately to Zhuji Lane in Nanxiong, Guangdong. Fearing they might be implicated, local residents began moving south with their families.
The Ceramic Lady followed the villagers downstream on a wooden raft. Wherever the raft ran aground, the group would disembark and settle. When they reached the area of today's Dongping River, the raft became stranded, and the villagers settled there together with local residents, engaging in ceramic production.
The Ceramic Lady learned pottery skills, developed exceptional craftsmanship, created refined ceramic works, and perfected glaze colors. Bringing together the techniques of skilled masters and artisans, she helped integrate Central Plains culture with local ceramic traditions.
Together with generations of ceramic workers, she contributed to the flourishing of Shiwan ceramics and helped establish Shiwan as the renowned Ceramic Capital of Southern China.
MD 2026: Foshan, Legacy of the Ancient Kiln
MD 2026: Foshan, 古灶薪传
This icon is based on the Fire God statue near Nanfeng Ancient Kiln.
The full title of the Fire God of Nanfeng Ancient Kiln is Nanfeng Sanqi Huode Xingjun, a respectful title used by Shiwan ceramic artisans. Huode Xingjun is a traditional deity associated with fire and fire virtue, while Sanqi is a traditional term connected with vital energy and fire symbolism.
Together, the title reflects ceramic artisans' gratitude toward fire and their reverence for its power. It also carries the meaning of seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster.
The statue was created by Mei Wending, a Chinese master of arts and crafts. The Fire God has red hair, thick brows, glaring eyes, a bare chest and abdomen, and stands on wind-and-fire wheels. The entire figure looks like a blazing flame, giving it a sense of majesty, vitality, and power.
This icon is based on the Fire God statue near Nanfeng Ancient Kiln.
The full title of the Fire God of Nanfeng Ancient Kiln is Nanfeng Sanqi Huode Xingjun, a respectful title used by Shiwan ceramic artisans. Huode Xingjun is a traditional deity associated with fire and fire virtue, while Sanqi is a traditional term connected with vital energy and fire symbolism.
Together, the title reflects ceramic artisans' gratitude toward fire and their reverence for its power. It also carries the meaning of seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster.
The statue was created by Mei Wending, a Chinese master of arts and crafts. The Fire God has red hair, thick brows, glaring eyes, a bare chest and abdomen, and stands on wind-and-fire wheels. The entire figure looks like a blazing flame, giving it a sense of majesty, vitality, and power.
MD 2026: Foshan, Gilded Lights
MD 2026: Foshan, 灯影鎏金
This icon is based on the large lighthouse inside Qiandeng Lake.
Qiandeng Lake is known for its brilliant nightscape, when thousands of lights illuminate the area, as well as for its wide open lake view. As a continuous water landscape stretching for more than three kilometers along Foshan's central axis, Qiandeng Lake uses modern landscape design methods with water as its core element.
The area creates diverse public spaces around the lake and has become a beloved destination for local residents to relax, walk, and enjoy the city.
This icon is based on the large lighthouse inside Qiandeng Lake.
Qiandeng Lake is known for its brilliant nightscape, when thousands of lights illuminate the area, as well as for its wide open lake view. As a continuous water landscape stretching for more than three kilometers along Foshan's central axis, Qiandeng Lake uses modern landscape design methods with water as its core element.
The area creates diverse public spaces around the lake and has become a beloved destination for local residents to relax, walk, and enjoy the city.
MD 2026: Foshan, Reflections of Kuixing
MD 2026: Foshan, 水映魁星
This icon is based on Kuixing Pavilion at the top of Leigang Park.
Kuixing Pavilion is the most iconic structure in Leigang Park. This seven-story, antique-style tower is about 60 meters tall. It is an excellent place to experience Lingnan cultural scenery and is also the highest point in the Qiandeng Lake area.
From the top, visitors can overlook Guicheng and the skyline around Qiandeng Lake. Inside the tower are a digital experience hall, a library, and exhibition spaces about Nanhai local culture.
The displays introduce the history of Foshan academies, stories of imperial examination scholars, and other local cultural themes. It is a good place for both educational visits and panoramic city views.
This icon is based on Kuixing Pavilion at the top of Leigang Park.
Kuixing Pavilion is the most iconic structure in Leigang Park. This seven-story, antique-style tower is about 60 meters tall. It is an excellent place to experience Lingnan cultural scenery and is also the highest point in the Qiandeng Lake area.
From the top, visitors can overlook Guicheng and the skyline around Qiandeng Lake. Inside the tower are a digital experience hall, a library, and exhibition spaces about Nanhai local culture.
The displays introduce the history of Foshan academies, stories of imperial examination scholars, and other local cultural themes. It is a good place for both educational visits and panoramic city views.
MD 2026: Foshan, Along the Dongping River
MD 2026: Foshan, 东平河畔
This icon is based on Foshan Dongping Bridge.
Construction of Dongping Bridge began in 2004 and was completed in 2006. The bridge connects Chancheng District and Shunde District. Its construction used an innovative method involving horizontal assembly, vertical lifting, and rotational positioning.
This technique allowed the arch bridge to be built without erecting supports in the river, avoiding disruption to navigation. Instead, the arch ribs were built separately on both riverbanks, then rotated into position over the river and joined together.
The construction method and structural data of the bridge set multiple records in China and internationally. The project also received the Zhan Tianyou Award, one of China's top civil engineering awards.
This icon is based on Foshan Dongping Bridge.
Construction of Dongping Bridge began in 2004 and was completed in 2006. The bridge connects Chancheng District and Shunde District. Its construction used an innovative method involving horizontal assembly, vertical lifting, and rotational positioning.
This technique allowed the arch bridge to be built without erecting supports in the river, avoiding disruption to navigation. Instead, the arch ribs were built separately on both riverbanks, then rotated into position over the river and joined together.
The construction method and structural data of the bridge set multiple records in China and internationally. The project also received the Zhan Tianyou Award, one of China's top civil engineering awards.
MD 2026: Foshan, Century Lotus
MD 2026: Foshan, 世纪莲
This icon is based on the main stadium of Foshan Century Lotus Sports Center.
Foshan Century Lotus Sports Center was completed in 2006. It was built as a supporting venue for the 12th Guangdong Provincial Games and was one of the first landmark buildings completed in Foshan New City.
The stadium is named Century Lotus because its shape resembles a blooming lotus flower. The membrane roof above the stadium was one of the largest retractable roofs in the world at the time. It can change from fully open to fully closed in about 12 minutes, allowing the stadium to switch quickly between open-air and indoor modes depending on weather and event needs.
As a professional venue for cultural and entertainment events, the main stadium has more than 30,000 seats. Over the years, it has hosted many major sports and cultural events, including the Guangdong Provincial Games, the National Games, World Cup qualifying matches, and large-scale concerts.
This icon is based on the main stadium of Foshan Century Lotus Sports Center.
Foshan Century Lotus Sports Center was completed in 2006. It was built as a supporting venue for the 12th Guangdong Provincial Games and was one of the first landmark buildings completed in Foshan New City.
The stadium is named Century Lotus because its shape resembles a blooming lotus flower. The membrane roof above the stadium was one of the largest retractable roofs in the world at the time. It can change from fully open to fully closed in about 12 minutes, allowing the stadium to switch quickly between open-air and indoor modes depending on weather and event needs.
As a professional venue for cultural and entertainment events, the main stadium has more than 30,000 seats. Over the years, it has hosted many major sports and cultural events, including the Guangdong Provincial Games, the National Games, World Cup qualifying matches, and large-scale concerts.
MD 2026: Foshan, Foshan New City Cultural Corridor
MD 2026: Foshan, 新城文化走廊
This icon is based on Fang Tower in Foshan New City Cultural Center.
Fang Tower was completed in 2017 and officially opened in 2018. It is 153.6 meters tall and is composed of 33 cubes of different sizes, stacked vertically in an offset pattern like building blocks. The architectural design cleverly incorporates elements inspired by traditional Lingnan carved wooden windows, making it a landmark of Foshan New City Cultural Center.
Foshan Grand Theatre is located to the east of Fang Tower. It contains a 1,122-seat grand theatre and a 380-seat smaller theatre, allowing it to host a wide range of large performances and variety shows.
Foshan Urban Exhibition Hall is located on the west side of Fang Tower. It is a comprehensive exhibition venue themed around urban development. Its four permanent exhibition halls use digital installations such as a flying cinema, panoramic sound cinema, mechanical VR experiences, and a 1:5500 scale model of the city to present Foshan's urban development and structure.
This icon is based on Fang Tower in Foshan New City Cultural Center.
Fang Tower was completed in 2017 and officially opened in 2018. It is 153.6 meters tall and is composed of 33 cubes of different sizes, stacked vertically in an offset pattern like building blocks. The architectural design cleverly incorporates elements inspired by traditional Lingnan carved wooden windows, making it a landmark of Foshan New City Cultural Center.
Foshan Grand Theatre is located to the east of Fang Tower. It contains a 1,122-seat grand theatre and a 380-seat smaller theatre, allowing it to host a wide range of large performances and variety shows.
Foshan Urban Exhibition Hall is located on the west side of Fang Tower. It is a comprehensive exhibition venue themed around urban development. Its four permanent exhibition halls use digital installations such as a flying cinema, panoramic sound cinema, mechanical VR experiences, and a 1:5500 scale model of the city to present Foshan's urban development and structure.
MD 2026: Foshan, Xishan Temple
MD 2026: Foshan, 西山庙
This icon is based on the gatehouse of Xishan Temple.
Xishan Temple was first built in the twentieth year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, in 1541. It is located at the eastern foot of Fengshan Hill in Daliang, Shunde.
The front section of Xishan Temple combines the main gate and front hall into one structure. The facade takes the form of a palace-gate style entrance, with three parallel gates that appear tall, open, and imposing. The mountain gate is five bays wide, with side passageways on both sides.
Both inside and outside the temple, many fine examples of Lingnan architectural craftsmanship have been preserved, including brick carving, lime sculpture, and ceramic sculpture.
This icon is based on the gatehouse of Xishan Temple.
Xishan Temple was first built in the twentieth year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, in 1541. It is located at the eastern foot of Fengshan Hill in Daliang, Shunde.
The front section of Xishan Temple combines the main gate and front hall into one structure. The facade takes the form of a palace-gate style entrance, with three parallel gates that appear tall, open, and imposing. The mountain gate is five bays wide, with side passageways on both sides.
Both inside and outside the temple, many fine examples of Lingnan architectural craftsmanship have been preserved, including brick carving, lime sculpture, and ceramic sculpture.
MD 2026: Foshan, Qinghui Garden by Huagai Road
MD 2026: Foshan, 清晖华盖
This icon is based on the main entrance of Qinghui Garden.
Qinghui Garden was first built during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty and is often regarded as one of China's famous classical gardens. It was originally the residence of Huang Shijun, a top-ranking scholar in the imperial examination during the Wanli period. Huang built the Huang family ancestral hall, Tianzhang Pavilion, and Ling'e Pavilion on the site.
Later, the garden was purchased by Long Yingshi, a scholar-official during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty. Over five generations, including Long Yingshi, Long Tinghuai, Long Yuanren, Long Jingcan, and Long Zhuhui, the garden was repeatedly expanded and refined. Gradually, it developed into a complete and distinctive Lingnan garden.
One of Qinghui Garden's key features is its practical approach to garden design. To adapt to the hot climate of southern China, the garden uses a layout that is more open in the front and denser toward the back, lower in the front and higher toward the rear. Yet it remains neither empty nor crowded. Its architecture is light, flexible, open, and well ventilated.
This icon is based on the main entrance of Qinghui Garden.
Qinghui Garden was first built during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty and is often regarded as one of China's famous classical gardens. It was originally the residence of Huang Shijun, a top-ranking scholar in the imperial examination during the Wanli period. Huang built the Huang family ancestral hall, Tianzhang Pavilion, and Ling'e Pavilion on the site.
Later, the garden was purchased by Long Yingshi, a scholar-official during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty. Over five generations, including Long Yingshi, Long Tinghuai, Long Yuanren, Long Jingcan, and Long Zhuhui, the garden was repeatedly expanded and refined. Gradually, it developed into a complete and distinctive Lingnan garden.
One of Qinghui Garden's key features is its practical approach to garden design. To adapt to the hot climate of southern China, the garden uses a layout that is more open in the front and denser toward the back, lower in the front and higher toward the rear. Yet it remains neither empty nor crowded. Its architecture is light, flexible, open, and well ventilated.
MD 2026: Foshan, Shunfeng Rising
MD 2026: Foshan, 顺峰青云
This icon is based on the grand entrance paifang of Shunfeng Mountain Park, a monumental paifang often known locally as the No. 1 Paifang in China.
The paifang is 88 meters wide, 38 meters tall, and weighs 14,000 tons. Its base is three meters thick. The structure uses a reinforced concrete frame, with granite cladding on the exterior. It is mainly built with black-green stone and rich red stone, with a total stone cladding weight of about 3,000 tons.
The roof has 11 layers and uses yellow-and-green glazed dragon-ridge tiles. At the center of the front side are the five Chinese characters for Shunfeng Mountain Park. On both sides of the inscription are guardian door gods. Further outward are dragon-gate decorative panels.
The decorative panels above the three gates are symmetrical and include motifs such as three lions playing with a ball, nine dragons playing with a pearl, the Eight Immortals and their treasures, pine trees and cranes symbolizing longevity, as well as various flowers and birds. Both ends of the gates are carved with mythical fish-dragon heads.
Together, these details create a majestic impression, as if the gateway were descending from the sky with extraordinary craftsmanship.
This icon is based on the grand entrance paifang of Shunfeng Mountain Park, a monumental paifang often known locally as the No. 1 Paifang in China.
The paifang is 88 meters wide, 38 meters tall, and weighs 14,000 tons. Its base is three meters thick. The structure uses a reinforced concrete frame, with granite cladding on the exterior. It is mainly built with black-green stone and rich red stone, with a total stone cladding weight of about 3,000 tons.
The roof has 11 layers and uses yellow-and-green glazed dragon-ridge tiles. At the center of the front side are the five Chinese characters for Shunfeng Mountain Park. On both sides of the inscription are guardian door gods. Further outward are dragon-gate decorative panels.
The decorative panels above the three gates are symmetrical and include motifs such as three lions playing with a ball, nine dragons playing with a pearl, the Eight Immortals and their treasures, pine trees and cranes symbolizing longevity, as well as various flowers and birds. Both ends of the gates are carved with mythical fish-dragon heads.
Together, these details create a majestic impression, as if the gateway were descending from the sky with extraordinary craftsmanship.
MD 2026: Foshan, Eye of Shunde
MD 2026: Foshan, 顺德之眼
This icon is based on the large Ferris wheel known as the Eye of Shunde at Shunde OCT Harbour PLUS.
The Ferris wheel uses a double-column, full-cable structure. Steel cables connect the central axle and the wheel rim, while the cabins are suspended on the outside of the rim. This gives passengers a wider and more open view than a typical Ferris wheel.
From 99 meters in the air, riders can enjoy a 360-degree view of OCT Harbour PLUS, Shunfeng Mountain Park, and the surrounding cityscape of Shunde.
This icon is based on the large Ferris wheel known as the Eye of Shunde at Shunde OCT Harbour PLUS.
The Ferris wheel uses a double-column, full-cable structure. Steel cables connect the central axle and the wheel rim, while the cabins are suspended on the outside of the rim. This gives passengers a wider and more open view than a typical Ferris wheel.
From 99 meters in the air, riders can enjoy a 360-degree view of OCT Harbour PLUS, Shunfeng Mountain Park, and the surrounding cityscape of Shunde.
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