Water, Shade, and the Rooms of Qinghui Garden
Water, halls, corridors and plant-inspired ornament bring changing views to Shunde’s historic Qinghui Garden.
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Foshan
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Volcanic Slopes and Old Quarries at Xiqiao Mountain
Forested volcanic terrain, Shiyan Rock quarry heritage and a history of learning shape Xiqiao Mountain in Nanhai.
Old Lanes, New Uses Beside Zumiao
New uses in Lingnan Tiandi and the restoration of neighboring Donghuali reveal different scales of change beside Zumiao.
From Household Pots to the Building City
Italian tile samples, imported factory lines and ceramics fairs show how Foshan’s material industry entered new markets.
A Lion Dancer and a Bird in Shiwan Clay
Hu Zhibin’s lion-dance sculpture and a Qing lychee-and-sparrow relief reveal two particular worlds of Shiwan clay and glaze.
Following the Fire Through a Dragon Kiln
The firebox, fire eyes and loading doors of a sloping dragon kiln give Shiwan’s ceramic history a physical form.
Behind the Lion Dance: A Training Base in Nanhai
A specialist base in Nanhai brings lion-dance practice, coach training and the history of Huang Qintian into one setting.
The Northern Emperor at the Heart of Foshan
Beidi worship, a wider museum precinct and bronze offering vessels connect Foshan ritual with buildings and craft.