Bijiang Village

Updated 2025-06-23

Golden Days and Enduring Elegance of a Scholar's Village

Bijiang Village
City
Foshan
Address
Bijiang Village, Beijiao Town, Shunde District, Foshan
Cost
25 RMB

## Foshan · Bijiang Village
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Founded in the early Southern Song Dynasty, Bijiang Village was one of the four main market towns of Shunde during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Known as a village of scholars, Bijiang has produced 26 imperial scholars (jinshi) and 145 successful candidates in the imperial examinations (juren). These families built ancestral halls, mansions, and gardens, creating a rich cultural heritage.
Today, Bijiang Village retains the same poetic charm: blue-brick houses, grey-tiled roofs, and a dense network of rivers—an idyllic water townscape that mirrors the lines once penned by ancient poets.
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### Highlights

- The Bijiang Golden Tower (金楼)
Originally named Fuhe Tower, this elegant structure was the library of the Su family’s Zhifang Residence. It houses priceless calligraphy and artifacts, including works by Liu Yong and Song Xiang. Renowned for its exquisite gilded wood carvings, the tower remains as dazzling as ever.

- Zunming Su Ancestral Hall
Known locally as the Five-Bay Hall for its impressive 32-meter-wide facade, this Ming Dynasty ancestral hall is the oldest in the village and one of the largest surviving in Shunde. It's a must-visit cultural landmark for anyone exploring Bijiang.

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Tickets

  • Bijiang Golden Tower Scenic Area: approx. ¥25
  • The outer areas of the village are free to explore.

Opening Hours

  • Bijiang Golden Tower: 8:30–17:00 (last entry at 17:00)
  • Village alleys are open all day for strolling.

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Local Food Recommendations

- Bijiang wonton
- Shunde double-skin milk dessert (shuangpi nai)
- Jun'an steamed pork
> (Available in the village or nearby Beijiao Town restaurants)

### How to Get There

By Guangzhou Metro Line 7:
Take the metro to "Midea Station"
→ Transfer to bus 331 or 932 and get off at "Bijiang Residents' Committee" stop. Walk 5 minutes to reach the village.
Alternatively, take a taxi from the metro station to Bijiang Village (approx. 5 km, around ¥15).

By Foshan Metro Line 3:
Take the metro to "Beijiao West Station"
→ Transfer to bus 933 and get off at "Bijiang Primary School" stop.

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Nearby Attractions

  • HEM (He Art Museum) in Beijiao – about 5 km away, known for contemporary art exhibitions
  • Qinghui Garden in Daliang – about 15 km away, one of the four famous classical gardens in Lingnan

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Tips

  • Village alleys can be narrow – wear comfortable walking shoes
  • The intricate wood carvings inside Bijiang Golden Tower are great for photos – best visited on a sunny day
  • You can combine Bijiang with a Shunde food tour: enjoy desserts in Daliang or sashimi in Ronggui

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Content and photos courtesy of Southern Media Group (南方传媒 SPM).