The Craft & Legacy Tour: Foshan & Dongguan | 「匠心尋跡」佛莞雙城文化探索之旅
The Craft & Legacy Tour: Foshan & Dongguan | 「匠心尋跡」佛莞雙城文化探索之旅
Journey through the heart of ancient Lingnan craftsmanship, where time-honored traditions meet modern innovation. Join us for a 3-day Craft & Legacy Tour: Foshan and Dongguan, and witness firsthand the living heritage and dynamic creative industries of the two cities in Chinese Mainland.
This trip is free of charge for shortlisted students. A refundable deposit of HK$3,000 is required to secure your place and will be returned upon completion of the programme.
Tentative Itinerary Highlights:
Foshan 佛山
• Foshan Zumiao Museum (佛山祖廟博物館): Historic center of Lingnan culture & martial arts.
• Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center (羅浮宮國際家具博覽中心): Leading furniture craftsmanship hub.
• Tanzhou Waterway Greenway (潭洲水道碧道): Eco corridor blending nature & urban design.
• Foshan City Exhibition Hall (佛山城市展覽館): Foshan‘s urban development story.
• Foshan Creative Industry Park (佛山創意產業園): Comprehensive creative park with nationwide renowned night market.
• Lingnan Tiandi (嶺南天地): Restored district with traditional & modern architecture.
• Foshan Ancient Town (佛山歷史風貌古鎮): Preserved historical streetscapes.
This trip is free of charge for shortlisted students. A refundable deposit of HK$3,000 is required to secure your place and will be returned upon completion of the programme.
Tentative Itinerary Highlights:
Foshan 佛山
• Foshan Zumiao Museum (佛山祖廟博物館): Historic center of Lingnan culture & martial arts.
• Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center (羅浮宮國際家具博覽中心): Leading furniture craftsmanship hub.
• Tanzhou Waterway Greenway (潭洲水道碧道): Eco corridor blending nature & urban design.
• Foshan City Exhibition Hall (佛山城市展覽館): Foshan‘s urban development story.
• Foshan Creative Industry Park (佛山創意產業園): Comprehensive creative park with nationwide renowned night market.
• Lingnan Tiandi (嶺南天地): Restored district with traditional & modern architecture.
• Foshan Ancient Town (佛山歷史風貌古鎮): Preserved historical streetscapes.
Dongguan 東莞
• Dongguan Science and Technology Museum (東莞市科學技術博物館): Interactive innovation & tech exhibits.
• Dongguan Science and Technology Museum (東莞市科學技術博物館): Interactive innovation & tech exhibits.
• Chinese Tree-root Calligraphy Art Museum (中國根書藝術館): Unique root-inspired calligraphy art.
• Keyuan Museum (可園博物館): Classical Lingnan garden elegance.
• Dongguan Memory Exploration (東莞記憶): Historical and cultural community.
• Songshan Lake’s Cultura and Artistic District (松山湖文化藝術街區): Lakeside creative hub.
Itinerary subject to final confirmation.
Trip Details
• Dates: 27–29 May 2026 (after the assessment period)
• Language: English
• Open to: Full-time students aged 18–34 holding a valid HKID
• Cost: Free for shortlisted students (includes round-trip high-speed rail fare, accommodation, visits, meals, travel insurance & local transport)
• Deposit: HK$3,000 (refunded only upon FULL programme completion)
Register HERE as soon as possible. Successful applicants will be notified separately.
Spaces are limited—apply now!
Join us for an unforgettable journey where tradition meets creativity!
Enquiries: nonlocal@hku.hk