Jieyang Tower

Jieyang Travel Guide | An underestimated treasure, the small Chaoshan city! As the Spring Festival approaches, the festive atmosphere in the Chaoshan area becomes even more intense! Compared to Shantou and Chaozhou, which are crowded with tourists from other places, Jieyang has a more undiscovered Chaoshan simplicity. Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and lots of snacks. You can stroll around the ancient city at leisure, checking out places like Jieyang Academy, Fireworks Dragon, You Shen Sai Hui, Ying Ge Dance, Lion Dance, etc. Transportation guide: Plane: Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, about 30-40 minutes by taxi to the city center High-speed train/DMU: Jieyang Station (close to the city center, take bus 106/108), Huilai Station, Jieyang Airport Station, transfer to bus/taxi to the city center 2-day 1-night route recommendation: 1. Jieyang Tower → Jieyang Academy → City God Temple → Zhongshan Arcade Street → Shuangfeng Temple → Guandi Temple → Jinxian Gate → Ancient City Night Market 2. Jieyang West Lake Park → Qing Lion Scenic Area/De'anli → Binhe Bay → Ke Niao Wei Must-visit attractions: 1. Jieyang Tower It is the symbol of Jieyang City, standing at 38 meters tall, with two layers on the city platform and three layers on the tower, imitating the Han Dynasty style, very majestic! 2. Jieyang Academy Also known as 'Confucius Temple', with a history of over 800 years. It is the highest academy in ancient Jieyang and the largest Confucius temple in the Lingnan region with the most supporting buildings. 3. City God Temple The oldest, largest, and best-preserved City God Temple in Guangdong Province. 4. Jinxian Gate A landmark building in Jieyang. There is a city tower on the gatehouse, where you can climb up to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jieyang and watch Teochew opera performances. 5. Shuangfeng Temple The largest ancient temple in Jieyang, also known as one of the ancient eight scenic spots of Jieyang - Shuangfeng Evening Bell. 6. Qing Lion Cultural Tourism Area Experience Jieyang's intangible cultural heritage Qing Lion culture, with a museum, and you can also take a boat ride on the river and check in at a teahouse for Qing Lion performances. 7. Guandi Temple 8. Huangmanzhai Waterfall 9. De'anli 10. Binhe Bay Tourist Area 11. Ke Niao Wei 12. Jieyang City Museum Specialty foods: Puning rice noodle rolls, clay pot congee, beef kway teow, oyster omelette, belly button cake, marinated delicacies, Puning dried tofu, soy sauce chicken, fresh marinated seafood, Huilai lychee, Longjiang pig's trotter rice, crispy tofu, Puning banana tangerine, fried kway, Jieyang ping pong fruit Steamed crab with roe, Dachanglong southern sugar, eight-treasure vegetarian dish, crepe lotus seed paste, flipped sand taro, pig's trotter rice, Hongyang crispy sugar, Hongyang kway juice, pig intestine stuffed with glutinous rice, Wushi egg pastry, Mianhu melon cubes, Rongcheng pointed rice balls, lotus root sugar, Jieyang fried tea Shop recommendations: Ancient City Night Market, Luqian Night Market, Hanci Road Old Master Dry Noodles, Cuo Guest Hall, Liu Helong Back Alley Salted Egg Yolk, Old East Gate Ice Room, Salted Vegetable Chicken Wings, Ah Xi Noodle Shop, Shunji Beef Shop, Linji Dumplings, South Gate Oyster Omelette Old brand fresh juice, Xianxing sweet soup, Hanci South Ginger Chicken, Yangji Sweet Soup, Hanci Salty Fragrant Cake, Jia Di Naked Juice, Nanhan Di Goose Duck Meat Naked Strips, Luqian Rice Noodle Rolls, Lu Di Beef, Cart Head Old Second, Lu Di Beef Accommodation recommendations: Near Jieyang Academy and Jinxian Gate: Close to ancient city attractions, convenient transportation Near Luqian Night Market and Wanda Plaza: Commercial district, plenty of food

⛩️When you come to Jieyang, you can't miss the Jieyang Tower, which is not only one of the Jieyang Eight Scenic Spots (Han Tower Auspicious Qi, Water City Scroll, Jinxian Wise Realm, Sangpu Victory Landscape, Sanshan Ancestral Temple, Nanyan Buddha Country, De'an Ancient Fortress, Kuiyang Sea Rhyme), but also a landmark building of Jieyang. 🏮Legend has it that Jieyang Tower was originally built during the mid-Tang Dynasty, and it has been more than a thousand years since then. It gradually disappeared in the course of history. The current Jieyang Tower was rebuilt based on historical records and was completed on December 6, 2010, located at the eastern entrance of Jieyang City, Guangdong Province. ✔️Features: 1⃣️Jieyang Tower is built in the style of the Han Dynasty. The building is towering at 38 meters high, and its majestic city tower can be seen from afar. Walking here is like traveling back to ancient times, and it is very appropriate to wear Hanfu and take photos; 2️⃣In front of Jieyang Tower, there is a giant bronze square cauldron, which is 9.99 meters high and weighs 58 tons, known as the world's largest and heaviest bronze square cauldron. There are stone lions sitting and standing on both sides, and it's great to take photos next to the cauldron; 3⃣️Jieyang Tower Square is themed with lotus flowers, incorporating elements of tradition and fashion, history and the future, and its magnificent pattern can only be displayed through an aerial shot; 4⃣️There are lifelike stone dragons carved on the ground in many places in front of Jieyang Tower Square; 5⃣️The name of Jieyang Tower is inscribed by the master of Chinese studies, Rao Zongyi. The three big characters are bold and full of charm, exuding a strong scholarly atmosphere and a faint Zen spirit. 6⃣️Jieyang Tower is open for visitors, with opening hours from 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays; the ticket price is 20 yuan per person; 7⃣️There are currently few tourists at Jieyang Tower, and there are no commercial shops nearby, making it very suitable for photo shooting and check-ins. 📍Address: Beihuan Avenue, Rongcheng District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province ⏰Opening Hours: Exterior viewable all day 💰Ticket: Free for exterior view 🚗Transportation: Get off at Jieyang Tower on the Jieyang line from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport; Buses 11, 9, Lvyuan New Energy Line 1 and its branch line can also reach Jieyang Tower.

Dazzling Jieyang, shining Jieyang Tower🏯. As the iconic building of Jieyang city, Jieyang Tower inherits the architectural style of the Qin and Han periods. Its grandeur is unforgettable at first sight👀. Surrounded by a moat, it exudes an ancient charm; a towering bronze sculpture stands as a testament to the city's profound heritage🗿. The square in front of the main tower is spacious and open, not only a perfect place for citizens to relax and have fun🎉, but also a popular venue for various cultural events🎭. When night falls and the lights come on, Jieyang Tower becomes even more solemn and majestic under the illumination, attracting countless tourists to stop and admire👥. 🎫Ticket Policy: Free admission for a friendly and easy visit. ⌚️Opening Hours: Open all year round, 24/7, to meet your sightseeing needs anytime, anywhere. 🅿️Parking Facilities: There is a parking lot in the square, convenient for self-driving tourists to park their vehicles.

Arriving in Jieyang on the first day, start the ancient city special forces check-in tour. Daytime: Jinxian Gate - Jieyang Xuegong - Chenghuang Temple - Jieyang Museum, explore the origin and history of the ancient city, and understand the unique folk culture of this city. Evening: Tangpu Village - Mingyue Sports Park, visit the model of ancient villages in Guangdong Province, check in one of the ancient eight sceneries of Shuangxi Mingyue, at the confluence of the North River and the South River, see the first 'salted egg yolk' river view sunset in 2024. Night: Qingshi Hall - National Defense Education Library - Jinxian Gate - Jieyang Tower, the national intangible cultural heritage Qingshi is cute, the National Defense Education Library is full of high technology, the night-lit Jinxian Gate and Jieyang Tower show more ancient city style.