A leisurely journey through Lingnan

Hidden among the lanes are Xiguan mansions, including the former residence of Bruce Lee's family. With carved beams and stained-glass screens still intact, the house now presents 13 themed sections tracing the Lee family history and the evolution of martial arts, linking domestic architecture with kung fu heritage.

Nearby, the Cantonese Opera Art Museum offers an immersive encounter with the UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage. Melodic arias and ornate costumes transport visitors into the elegance of a bygone era.

A half-hour drive west brings the journey to Foshan, widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of Lingnan culture. At its heart stands the Foshan Ancestral Temple, the city's spiritual totem.

First built during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the temple complex is among the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural ensembles in the region. Over more than a millennium, it has served both as a site for worshipping Emperor Zhenwu and as a core venue for folk traditions such as lion dance and martial arts.