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. Successful applicants will be notified separately.
Spaces are limited—apply now!
Application Deadline: 11 March 2026 (Wednesday)
Join us for an unforgettable journey where tradition meets creativity!
Enquiries: nonlocal@hku.hk