Foshan

Foshan ({{zh-cp|c=佛山|p=Fóshān}}) is a prefecture-level city in southeast China in central Guangdong Province, about 16 km southwest of Guangzhou. The city has jurisdiction over an area of about 3,840 km² and a population of 5.4 million of which 1.1 million reside in the city proper (year 2000 figures).

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Prefecture-level city - China - Guangdong - Guangzhou - 2000

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Together with Jingde, Zhuxian, and Hankou, it is known as one of the "four ancient towns of China". It was an important religious and commercial center and was one of the main handicraft places of China. Silk weaving and papercutting were important local arts and Foshan papercuts are commonly sold today as souvenirs all over China.

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Jingde - Zhuxian - Hankou - Silk - Papercutting

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