Chan City, a name of youth with sort of classical elements, can be traced from "Foshan"inscription in the 2nd Zhenguan year of Tang Dynasty, and called "Foshan Castle" in Song Dynasty, "City of Royalty" in Ming Dynasty, "Foshan Town" (shorted for "Chan", meaning Buddist)"in Qing Dynasty.
Chancheng, both a young and ancient name, is originated from an inscription "Foshan"in Zhenguan 2nd year of Tang dynasty,while named Foshan Pu in Song dynasty,Zhongyi township in Ming, and Foshan town in Qing, which is short for "Chan".