Chaozhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Chaozhou Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Set off for a spontaneous weekend trip to the ancient city of Chaozhou
💁♀️Finally got a good rest
Gathered some friends
For a trip that we decided on a whim 😎
We booked our stay right inside the ancient city
✨Secluded✨ with an elegant environment
The rooms are very clean and comfortable to lie in
It's close to all the attractions
No matter where we go, it's super convenient
🌈Paifang Street
We came here first after settling in
It feels very cultural
There are a variety of shops
The street is full of life
It's a good place to eat when you're hungry
🐯The ancient city branch of Guantang Chaozhou Beef Hot Pot
A local favorite delicacy
An old shop of over ten years
The beef hot pot here tastes very authentic
🌈Kaiyuan Temple
A visit here is quite special
The whole environment is very peaceful
It's one of the famous landmarks
It's said that there were purple auspicious clouds during its construction
So many of the halls are named after this
🥭You can also visit Yi Garden
The ancient charm hits you in the face
The beauty of ancient architecture
You can feel it when you're there 🥑
Take a stroll along Huancheng West Road
Also saw some 🐝hidden delicacies
🐯Shangxi Goose Feast has been around for over thirty years 🥰
The taste is very authentic
😋Try the Chaozhou marinated goose
Afterwards, we went to Guanshan Tea House with friends 🐯
Quietly enjoying the moment
Chatting and drinking tea 🍵
Before leaving, we also took some Fenghuang Guancong tea
To give as souvenirs 🎁
🌈Guangji Bridge
The bridge is dismantled at 5 pm sharp
Remember to come early
Otherwise, you'll miss the best view
There's also a light show at night
Starting at eight o'clock
The night view is beautiful
Before heading back, we went to eat at Beimen Market
🐯Guantang Chao Fish Xian Fish Sashimi·Chaozhou Salted Raw·Pot Porridge
The food here is very authentic
The aroma is very tempting, you can eat a lot at once
As a final meal, it's really good
We're heading back now
Really liked this trip
Will come again
If you still don't know where to go for the Spring Festival, you must go to Chaozhou, which is antique, has a lot of food, and has a super strong New Year's flavor!!
First post the itinerary, 👏 welcome everyone to recommend and supplement
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📅My itinerary
Day 1⃣️: Chaozhou Ancient City - Paifang Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Xiangzi Bridge
Day 2⃣️: Chen Cizao's Former Residence - Zaiyang Teahouse
Day 3⃣️: Longhu Ancient Town - Return
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🏯Attractions Introduction:
1⃣️Chaozhou Ancient City: There are many alleys in the ancient city that are very lively, many small shops are very exquisite and suitable for check-in, you can discover it slowly.
2⃣️Paifang Street: Actually, it is the main street of Chaozhou Ancient City, which is more commercial, just stroll around.
3⃣️Kaiyuan Temple: An ancient and elegant temple, the eaves bell is really beautiful, don't miss the lucky bags and oil paper lantern walls in the temple.
4⃣️Xiangzi Bridge: The legendary bridge crossing the river, it looks good with aerial photography. If you don't have aerial photography, you can look at it on the city wall or on the shore. Tickets are required to go up the bridge.
5⃣️Chen Cizao's Former Residence: The former residence of overseas Chinese, it's really beautiful for taking pictures. This place actually belongs to Shantou, and tickets are required. Here you can see the process of making oil paper lanterns.
6⃣️Zaiyang Teahouse: Pros and cons, personal choice. The main thing is that the cost performance is not high, but the environment is good.
7⃣️Longhu Ancient Town: Compared with the ancient city, I prefer it here. The atmosphere here is more lively and simple, and there are many very good coffee shops and teahouses.
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🏨Accommodation recommendation: Don't live in the ancient city, firstly, the traffic is inconvenient, and it is difficult to carry luggage. Secondly, it is noisy in the ancient city, and the homestay rooms are also small. It is recommended to live in the new city area, a 15-minute journey, very convenient.
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🍜Food recommendation: Beef Kway Teow, Beef Hot Pot, Kway Juice, Oil Gan Juice, Chaoshan Fresh Pickles, Fish Raw Duck Shit Fragrant Lemon Tea, don't miss these, you really have to taste. A food guide will be out later!
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🚌Traffic recommendation: Chaozhou transportation is very convenient, high-speed rail can be done to Chaoshan Station, the airport is Jieyang Airport, it is more than half an hour's journey to the ancient city. It is not recommended to drive in the Chaozhou Ancient City, it is too congested, you can take a taxi.
JOY CASTILLO
Chaozhou Ancient City
Arrive at Chaoshan Station by high-speed rail, and take the K2 bus directly to Chaozhou Ancient City. The biggest feeling when you arrive in Chaozhou is that your stomach is not enough. Sashimi, pickles, clay pot porridge, rice noodles, beef hot pot, braised goose, herbal tea, it feels like it can't be arranged all at once. Even for eating, you have to stay at least two days, and you have to count the late-night snacks. Guangji Bridge is the focus of the trip to Chaozhou. The history of the bridge is needless to say. In order to understand the opening and closing of the bridge and the overall view in detail, you first need to take a long view on the Hanjiang Bridge. Choose the time before nine in the morning, at this time the bridge is not connected. After nine o'clock, the workers start to use the tugboat to drag the three floating boats docked on the side of the Han River to the center for connection. The process is very fast and it takes about 15 minutes to connect. After five o'clock in the evening, the floating boats are disassembled and towed to one side to dock. There is a light show at eight o'clock in the evening, the lights are very bright, which complements the majesty of Guangji Bridge.
BAILEY GILL
Chaoshan Ancient City
Chaoshan Ancient City. What can I say about this amazing area of Chaoshan. The streets blooming with business. Lots of shops to buy souvenirs and cultural artifacts. The street food, the best! Delicious street food to fill your stomach! Let’s not forget the delicious drinks being sold on, traditional drinks for you to try. This area is the best place to be. Lots to do and lots to see. Head out there during the nighttime. You will love every second of it. #newyearadventure
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Guangji Bridge Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Chaozhou Shantou, a two-day journey enjoying both delicious food and scenery
🌟**Weekend trip to Chaozhou➕Shantou, indulge in a two-day and one-night journey of food and scenery! 🚌**
🚄**Day One: Exploring Chaozhou**
Depart from Fuzhou by high-speed train🚅
8:38-11:24 Arrive at Chaoshan Station
🚖Take a taxi to the city center for a hearty lunch (Chaoshan Station is located between Chaozhou and Shantou, carpooling is the most convenient)
- Discover the mysterious beauty of the Thai Buddha Temple
- Stroll across Guangji Bridge, feeling the vicissitudes of history
- Wander through Paifang Street, experiencing the charm of the ancient city
🍜**Chaozhou food recommendations:**
Beef stir-fried with rice noodles, oil mandarin juice, oyster omelette, beef balls, fermented bean curd chicken wings, spring rolls, almond tea, salty rice dumplings (Don't forget to try them!)
🌇After dinner, head to Shantou
Taste delicious dinner in Shantou (Beef hotpot is a must-try, for detailed strategies please refer to the previous notes～)
🌞**Day Two: Enjoying Shantou**
- Check into a Shantou hostel, experiencing the local life atmosphere
Have a delicious lunch (Try the tasty beef brisket rice)
- Take a leisurely walk in Shantou's Little Park, feeling the tranquility and beauty
🍲**Shantou food recommendations:**
Taro in syrup, Old Four's fruit juice ice, Old Hu's sweet soup, bean paste milk (Delicious flavors that are unforgettable)
🚗**Afternoon free exploration, tasting local snacks**
Prepare to return to Fuzhou at 5 o'clock
- Taste the big tree rice noodle rolls
- Try a cup of authentic Chaozhou tea (Huangpi water)
- Experience the cultural charm of Chengchuan tea treatment
🛴**Tips:**
There are QR code scooters on the road, making travel more convenient! Two days on the weekend are definitely enough～ Let's seize every wonderful moment! 🌈
🌟**Summary**
A two-day and one-night trip to Chaozhou➕Shantou is not only a journey of food but also a relaxation and enjoyment of the soul. This weekend, let us together feel the weight of history, appreciate the local customs, savor authentic food, and create our unforgettable memories. Looking forward to exploring with you and enjoying this wonderful journey! 🌺🌄
cedrixia_0215
An ancient bridge in Guangdong has become popular, it is open during the day and splits into two at night
The scenes of relatives leaving and lovers separating often occur at the ferry crossing by the bridge. Standing at the head of the bridge, seeing the separation of relatives, it is inevitable to feel a sense of sorrow, and these strands of sorrow and bits of resentment have been transformed into beautiful texts and magnificent poems by literati, which are recited by people and add an artistic atmosphere to these ancient bridges. Today, let's walk into the Guangji Bridge, located opposite the Guangjimen City Tower on Huancheng East Road in Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, and see what different sceneries there are here. Although there are many similar ancient bridges in our country, the Guangji Bridge hidden in Guangdong is open during the day and splits into two at night, opening and closing for more than 800 years! Guangji Bridge, commonly known as Xiangzi Bridge, was built in the seventh year of Song Qiandao (1171 AD) and has a long history. Not only that, but it is also worth mentioning that it is also known as one of the 'Four Ancient Bridges of China' along with Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge, and Lugou Bridge. The surface of the Guangji Bridge is antique, the bridge spans the Han River, and combines beam bridges, arch bridges, and pontoon bridges into one, with a very special structure, which can be called a unique example in the history of bridges in our country.
WilliamMcGregor46
Guang Ji Bridge
The Guang Ji Bridge in Han Jiang River. Another location to venture to. The Guangji bridge is a magnificent sight. The bridge is a fun place to take pictures and see the beauty of the Han Jiang River. The fun part of the bridge is the boat crossing. Hold on tight! Haha. The bridge was built to help merchants cross the river safely. While walking across the river, take lots of pictures and enjoy the wonderful architectural design. Enjoy the bridge. I highly recommend it. #newyearadventure
newyearadventure
Rene Lee
Lights, Camera, Action - Chaozhou Light Show
Chaozhou is a historical Guangdong city in the north east of the province near Shantou. There is an old saying “If you haven’t been to Chaozhou, you haven’t really been to Guangdong”.
It’s also a foodies heaven! But more about another day!
The Guangji bridge is one of China’s most greatest creations in bridge history. The middle part of the bridge is made of 18 parallel pontoon boats.
During the day you can walk along the bridge to the other side - as long as no boats are coming through, when you will see them takeaway the boats in the middle to let big boats through!
✨At nighttime, the Guangxi bridge is also home to mysterious light show - usually at 8pm and 9pm.
If you go to Chaozhou, it’s definitely worth staying overnight to enjoy the light show as well as the extensive food and tea culture - which all come out at night!
📍Guangji bridge is located at the Han riverside
💰 it’s free to watch the light show (To go on the bridge during the day is around 20-30rmb depending on ticket type)
#travellater #traveltheotherside #theotherside #travelwithme #chaozhou #chaoshan #lightshow #meatballs #beef
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Kaiyuan Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Chaozhou-Shantou weekend travel guide is here! Enjoy Chaozhou-Shantou for 2 days and 1 night
🌈Day1: Chaozhou
🗺️🗺️【Travel Route】
Kaiyuan Temple Thai Buddha Hall—Han Wen Gong Temple—Guangji Bridge—Guangji Gate City Tower —Paifang Street—Kaiyuan Temple—Xu Fuma Mansion—Chaozhou—West Lake
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⛩️⛩️【Recommended Attractions】
1️⃣Paifang Street: Feel the purest epitome of Chaozhou Paifang Street culture📖
2️⃣Kaiyuan Temple: A temple where locals go to pray, every brick and tile reveals a historical atmosphere📿
3️⃣Guangji Bridge: One of the eight scenes of Chaozhou, here you can feel the cultural characteristics of Chaozhou🌉
4️⃣Xu Fuma Mansion: The only existing folk prince mansion in China. The house is large and exquisite🏠
5️⃣West Lake Park: Take a walk and feel the unique romance under the sunset of West Lake🏞️
6️⃣Yiyuan: A small popular check-in spot hidden in Paifang Street, super photogenic📷
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🏠🏠【Accommodation Suggestions】
It is recommended to stay near the ancient city in Chaozhou, as the scenic spots are basically concentrated here🏨
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🌈Day2: Shantou
🗺️🗺️【Travel Route】
Shantou Hostel—Post Office—Cunxin Shantang—Small Park—Xidi Park—Square Ferry—Night Tour of Old City Arcade
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⛩️⛩️【Recommended Attractions】
1️⃣Shantou Small Park: Old city characteristic arcade building, retro Republic of China🏗️
2️⃣Feng La Man Canxing Building: Shantou landmark check-in point✔️
3️⃣Xidi Park: Fuyuan (Overseas Chinese Memorial Hall) Under the Shantou Huashi Bridge, there is a deep feeling🌉
4️⃣Square Ferry: Shantou's one-dollar romance, a boat every 20 minutes, it is recommended to take one of the 5 o'clock or 5:20 boats, which is the most beautiful time of sunset⛴️
5️⃣Nanbin Green Park: I love Shantou's pinyin and Shantou Huashi Bridge with the beautiful sunset, 5:30 is the best shooting time, you can take the 5 o'clock ferry to the opposite shore, and it's just right to take a taxi there⛲️🚣
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🏠🏠【Accommodation Suggestions】
It is recommended to stay near the city center of Vientiane in Shantou, which is convenient to go anywhere🏨
seraphyne_2437
The millennium ancient temple, Chaozhou Kaiyuan Temple
Each brick and tile, a city, untouched by the hustle and bustle, may it ferry you across all suffering, may all your wishes come true!
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address:
32 Kaiyuan Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province
🚗Transportation strategy: Less than 2 kilometers from the city center, it's convenient no matter how you travel.
🕙Opening hours: 7:00-17:00
💰Ticket price: Free admission
🌟Highlights:
Founded in the 26th year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty, the entire temple retains the Tang Dynasty's layout and embodies the architectural art of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, with thriving incense offerings.
In 1962, it was listed as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit. On June 25, 2001, Kaiyuan Temple was included in the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
📌Little Tips:
If possible, wear modern Chinese-style or ancient-style clothes for photo opportunities!
Pray... Plant the Bodhi mind in your own heart, kindness will always take you further❤
CATHERINE MANN
In Chaozizhou
Phoenix Mountain, where people's hearts are fiery, by the Han River, where the shores are adorned with irises and orchids.
It is said that in Chaozizhou, the tides ebb and flow, and the collision between the river, the sea, and people's hearts has been through countless changes. Here, filial piety and loyalty are the essence of heritage, perseverance and struggle are the philosophy of survival, tea is the way to enlightenment, food is the means to fame, tradition is the belief, and simplicity is the way of life.
Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge, Thai Buddha Hall, the city's riverfront is uniform in appearance, with gold lacquer wood carvings and Chaozhou embroidery ceramics, all of which highlight the profound cultural heritage of this ancient city. Beef hotpot, Du Longsheng's pickles, rice noodle rolls, kung fu tea, and aged tangerine peel, all amaze with the local flavor of life. This land, nurtured by the waves, has its own unique charm and romance, simple yet bold. You should know, here, there are not so many flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy—
Only the incomparable freshness.
Jess Nienow
Listen to the advice! Go to Chaoshan for a trip in 2024 | Go see 'Huanghe Road' and the ancient archways
I made an impromptu trip to Chaoshan,
Decided and booked the ticket for the next day.
The trip was very sudden,
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Sharing some experience for the first time to Chaoshan:
1. Geographically, Chaoshan refers to: Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang three cities.
The Jieyang airport shared by the three cities is in the middle of the three cities, and it's not far to take a taxi to any of them.
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2. The main attractions for sightseeing and photography in Chaozhou are concentrated in the ancient city,
1️⃣The ancient archways are stacked one after another, which is a very distinctive place.
2️⃣Kaiyuan Temple is very beautiful at dusk.
3️⃣Guangji Gate and Guangji Bridge are also worth a visit.
3. The main attractions for sightseeing and photography in Shantou are concentrated in the old city
Developed around the small park.
1️⃣Shantou Small Park
2️⃣Mazu Temple
3️⃣The old streets around Zhenbang Road, etc.
These two cities are very suitable for citywalk. You can stroll and take pictures leisurely. If you are short of time, you can also play in one city in one day.
L1v1d1um_@qu@r1um
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Archway Street Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Chaozhou Shantou, a two-day journey enjoying both delicious food and scenery
🌟**Weekend trip to Chaozhou➕Shantou, indulge in a two-day and one-night journey of food and scenery! 🚌**
🚄**Day One: Exploring Chaozhou**
Depart from Fuzhou by high-speed train🚅
8:38-11:24 Arrive at Chaoshan Station
🚖Take a taxi to the city center for a hearty lunch (Chaoshan Station is located between Chaozhou and Shantou, carpooling is the most convenient)
- Discover the mysterious beauty of the Thai Buddha Temple
- Stroll across Guangji Bridge, feeling the vicissitudes of history
- Wander through Paifang Street, experiencing the charm of the ancient city
🍜**Chaozhou food recommendations:**
Beef stir-fried with rice noodles, oil mandarin juice, oyster omelette, beef balls, fermented bean curd chicken wings, spring rolls, almond tea, salty rice dumplings (Don't forget to try them!)
🌇After dinner, head to Shantou
Taste delicious dinner in Shantou (Beef hotpot is a must-try, for detailed strategies please refer to the previous notes～)
🌞**Day Two: Enjoying Shantou**
- Check into a Shantou hostel, experiencing the local life atmosphere
Have a delicious lunch (Try the tasty beef brisket rice)
- Take a leisurely walk in Shantou's Little Park, feeling the tranquility and beauty
🍲**Shantou food recommendations:**
Taro in syrup, Old Four's fruit juice ice, Old Hu's sweet soup, bean paste milk (Delicious flavors that are unforgettable)
🚗**Afternoon free exploration, tasting local snacks**
Prepare to return to Fuzhou at 5 o'clock
- Taste the big tree rice noodle rolls
- Try a cup of authentic Chaozhou tea (Huangpi water)
- Experience the cultural charm of Chengchuan tea treatment
🛴**Tips:**
There are QR code scooters on the road, making travel more convenient! Two days on the weekend are definitely enough～ Let's seize every wonderful moment! 🌈
🌟**Summary**
A two-day and one-night trip to Chaozhou➕Shantou is not only a journey of food but also a relaxation and enjoyment of the soul. This weekend, let us together feel the weight of history, appreciate the local customs, savor authentic food, and create our unforgettable memories. Looking forward to exploring with you and enjoying this wonderful journey! 🌺🌄
cedrixia_0215
Set off for a spontaneous weekend trip to the ancient city of Chaozhou
💁♀️Finally got a good rest
Gathered some friends
For a trip that we decided on a whim 😎
We booked our stay right inside the ancient city
✨Secluded✨ with an elegant environment
The rooms are very clean and comfortable to lie in
It's close to all the attractions
No matter where we go, it's super convenient
🌈Paifang Street
We came here first after settling in
It feels very cultural
There are a variety of shops
The street is full of life
It's a good place to eat when you're hungry
🐯The ancient city branch of Guantang Chaozhou Beef Hot Pot
A local favorite delicacy
An old shop of over ten years
The beef hot pot here tastes very authentic
🌈Kaiyuan Temple
A visit here is quite special
The whole environment is very peaceful
It's one of the famous landmarks
It's said that there were purple auspicious clouds during its construction
So many of the halls are named after this
🥭You can also visit Yi Garden
The ancient charm hits you in the face
The beauty of ancient architecture
You can feel it when you're there 🥑
Take a stroll along Huancheng West Road
Also saw some 🐝hidden delicacies
🐯Shangxi Goose Feast has been around for over thirty years 🥰
The taste is very authentic
😋Try the Chaozhou marinated goose
Afterwards, we went to Guanshan Tea House with friends 🐯
Quietly enjoying the moment
Chatting and drinking tea 🍵
Before leaving, we also took some Fenghuang Guancong tea
To give as souvenirs 🎁
🌈Guangji Bridge
The bridge is dismantled at 5 pm sharp
Remember to come early
Otherwise, you'll miss the best view
There's also a light show at night
Starting at eight o'clock
The night view is beautiful
Before heading back, we went to eat at Beimen Market
🐯Guantang Chao Fish Xian Fish Sashimi·Chaozhou Salted Raw·Pot Porridge
The food here is very authentic
The aroma is very tempting, you can eat a lot at once
As a final meal, it's really good
We're heading back now
Really liked this trip
Will come again
OwenFletcher20
Chaozhou-Shantou weekend travel guide is here! Enjoy Chaozhou-Shantou for 2 days and 1 night
🌈Day1: Chaozhou
🗺️🗺️【Travel Route】
Kaiyuan Temple Thai Buddha Hall—Han Wen Gong Temple—Guangji Bridge—Guangji Gate City Tower —Paifang Street—Kaiyuan Temple—Xu Fuma Mansion—Chaozhou—West Lake
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⛩️⛩️【Recommended Attractions】
1️⃣Paifang Street: Feel the purest epitome of Chaozhou Paifang Street culture📖
2️⃣Kaiyuan Temple: A temple where locals go to pray, every brick and tile reveals a historical atmosphere📿
3️⃣Guangji Bridge: One of the eight scenes of Chaozhou, here you can feel the cultural characteristics of Chaozhou🌉
4️⃣Xu Fuma Mansion: The only existing folk prince mansion in China. The house is large and exquisite🏠
5️⃣West Lake Park: Take a walk and feel the unique romance under the sunset of West Lake🏞️
6️⃣Yiyuan: A small popular check-in spot hidden in Paifang Street, super photogenic📷
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🏠🏠【Accommodation Suggestions】
It is recommended to stay near the ancient city in Chaozhou, as the scenic spots are basically concentrated here🏨
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🌈Day2: Shantou
🗺️🗺️【Travel Route】
Shantou Hostel—Post Office—Cunxin Shantang—Small Park—Xidi Park—Square Ferry—Night Tour of Old City Arcade
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⛩️⛩️【Recommended Attractions】
1️⃣Shantou Small Park: Old city characteristic arcade building, retro Republic of China🏗️
2️⃣Feng La Man Canxing Building: Shantou landmark check-in point✔️
3️⃣Xidi Park: Fuyuan (Overseas Chinese Memorial Hall) Under the Shantou Huashi Bridge, there is a deep feeling🌉
4️⃣Square Ferry: Shantou's one-dollar romance, a boat every 20 minutes, it is recommended to take one of the 5 o'clock or 5:20 boats, which is the most beautiful time of sunset⛴️
5️⃣Nanbin Green Park: I love Shantou's pinyin and Shantou Huashi Bridge with the beautiful sunset, 5:30 is the best shooting time, you can take the 5 o'clock ferry to the opposite shore, and it's just right to take a taxi there⛲️🚣
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🏠🏠【Accommodation Suggestions】
It is recommended to stay near the city center of Vientiane in Shantou, which is convenient to go anywhere🏨
seraphyne_2437
Min Nan Charm with Nanyang Flavor --- A Great Place for a Date or a Leisurely Stroll
🚙 I set off from Chaozhou with my northern friend, driving to Fujian for a brief visit. Our first stop was Zhangzhou, which I remembered as a small city. However, the roads were wide, the greenery was well-maintained, and the buildings were tall, indicating the city's solid foundation. It's quite different from the organized chaos of my hometown Chaozhou .
🏡 Zhangzhou Ancient City is a well-preserved historical and cultural site within Zhangzhou, complete with an underground parking lot. The cultural landscape of the ancient city is rich, retaining many ancient temples and traditional streets, exuding a strong Min Nan and Nanyang fusion atmosphere. It's like an old lady with a heart of white and orange-red, speaking the ancient Chaozhou dialect (which is different from Min Nan dialect, and why Zhangzhou people speak Chaozhou dialect is a matter for investigation).
👉 We visited during a holiday, and the ancient city was lively but not crowded. There were quite a few cultural and creative shops; the cover photo was taken from the second floor of a bookstore. There were even more food-related businesses, and with the help of the integrated architectural background, the general mood was quite pleasant. We watched the night view of the ancient city from the second floor of a coffee shop, and a procession dressed in ancient costumes passed by, heading into the night, creating a somewhat eerie atmosphere...
👉 Walking around the ancient city, the street snacks were not much different from our Chaozhou snacks. The four-fruit soup was sweet and refreshing, and the mochi was surprisingly delicious, winning over my northern friend with its simple and pure taste.
👉 What made a deep impression was the truly ancient archways here (the ancient archways from the Ming and Qing dynasties have been restored), standing solemnly one after another, casting powerful shadows and giving a strong sense of historical vicissitudes. In contrast, our famous Paifang Street in Chaozhou now only has new archways (rebuilt based on historical images and remaining components of Chaozhou's ancient archways), which is regrettable.
❤️ Overall, with such charm and such a crowd, Zhangzhou Ancient City should be considered a rather low-key attraction in China, and it's free to enter, making it suitable for a casual stroll with a loved one, offering a unique charm.
AnthonyNelson@31
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Longhu Ancient Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Take a high-speed train directly to the ancient city of Chaozhou, which is a human world of fireworks
In the ancient rhyme, think about the ancient taste, and warm people's hearts in the fireworks.
For the next journey, why not go to the ancient city of Chaozhou.
Walk through the world's first open and close stone bridge - Guangji Bridge.
Enjoy the "eighteen shuttle boats and twenty-four states" scenery.
Pass through the majestic Guangji Gate City Tower.
Come to the Nanyang Arcade Street where 22 Ming and Qing archways stand in sequence to find delicious food.
Maybe you can also encounter lively folk parade activities.
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🚶 2-day and 1-night itinerary
Day 1: Chaoshan Station ➠ Pai Fang Street Kaiyuan Temple ➠ Guangji Bridge Demolition Bridge, Light Show ➠ Night Tour Pai Fang Street ➠ Tea House Tea Listening to Drama
Day 2: Guangji Bridge Closed Bridge ➠ Longhu Ancient Village ➠ Return trip
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📸 Chaozhou attractions
🔸Pai Fang Street: On the Nanyang Arcade Street that stretches for hundreds of meters, 22 Ming and Qing archways stand in sequence. Residents sit leisurely in front of their own shops, chatting while sipping tea, and doing small business.
🔸Guangji Bridge: During the Song and Ming dynasties, Chaozhou was not only an important salt and porcelain capital in Lingnan, but also a cultural mansion, known as the seaside Zou Lu!
The Guangji Bridge, one of the four ancient bridges in China that was built across the Han River in the Southern Song Dynasty, is a witness of that era!
🔸Longhu Ancient Village: One of the ten most beautiful ancient villages in Guangdong, a thousand-year-old ancient village on the Han River, still retains the old three-street six-lane layout
🔸Kaiyuan Temple: One of the four ancient Kaiyuan temples in China, gathering the architectural art of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties
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🥢 About food
Not only the authentic Chaoshan taste of raw pickles, hand-beaten beef balls, sugar onion pancakes, duck mother twists, fermented bean curd fried wings, sesame sauce rice rolls... but also Ins style 💯 only for the word "Chaozhou" Kick peach coffee, Le Song Tang Kung Fu milk tea with duck shit fragrance...
In Chaozhou, you can always satisfy the taste buds with food.
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🚅 About transportation
Take the high-speed train to Chaoshan Station, come out and take a 30-minute car to the ancient city;
If you drive by yourself, it is recommended to find a place to park in the city first, there are fewer parking spaces in the ancient city, and it will be more congested
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Longhu Ancient Village has a history as melodious as a song
Chaozhou Longhu Ancient Village was established during the Southern Song Dynasty, and there are more than 100 existing ancient buildings that reflect the different architectural styles of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It also encompasses the essence of typical folk architectural crafts of Chaozhou, such as stone carving, wood carving, porcelain inlay, color painting, and shell lime sculpture, and is known as the 'Exhibition of Chaozhou Ancient Architecture'.
Longhu Village has produced 53 scholars and eminent figures from the imperial examinations over the generations. There are also many inscriptions, calligraphy, and steles from famous people. Inside the village, there are more than 100 ancestral halls, mansions of officials, and residences of wealthy merchants and gentry, many of which are five or even ten courtyards deep.
The streets and alleys are well-ordered, and the mottled old houses are still inhabited by their descendants. The buildings exude a strong sense of history and vicissitudes, which is also a living fossil of Chaozhou's local culture.
ANDERSON MALONE
Chaozhou Longhu Ancient Village
Longhu Ancient Village is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Hudie Road and Longguan Road in Chao'an District, Chaozhou City. The village is strip-shaped, stretching from north to south, covering an area of about 1.5 square kilometers. It was founded during the Song Dynasty and has a history of about a thousand years.
Longhu Ancient Village is renowned both domestically and internationally for its reputation as a 'model of Teochew dwelling, home to a thousand ancestral halls, and a legacy of scholarly culture for generations.' Today, it still preserves the landscape of three streets and six alleys that reflect its former prosperity. The village's architecture is a collection of Chaozhou's decorative arts, including stone carving, wood carving, shell carving, porcelain inlay, color painting, and plaster sculpture, showcasing architectural styles from the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China. In modern times, it has also absorbed Western architectural art, making it a treasure trove of Chaozhou architectural art.
In November 2012, Longhu Ancient Village was selected as one of the top ten most beautiful ancient villages in Guangdong.
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Longhu Ancient Village, it's worth a visit!
Today, I'm here to share with you my adventure in Longhu Ancient Village. 🌟✈️
At first, I was full of anticipation for this trip, but it was full of twists and challenges. The parking lot was set up a kilometer away, and a lady mislead me that it was only a hundred meters away, which made me feel a bit overwhelmed. 😱🚗
However, when I stepped into the village gate, everything became interesting. On both sides were dense shops of all colors, selling snacks and specialties as tempting as Chaozhou ancient city. Although I was a bit disappointed at first, I then found a small alley full of red lanterns, so I decided to follow my feelings and go in. 😉🍔
In the alley, I saw rows of ancient houses, a bit like Jiaji Alley in Chaozhou ancient city, but more spacious and open, the direction of the alley also has some curvature, as if it reminded me of the memory of Wuyuan Xiaolikeng. Although there is no lively small bridge and flowing water, they all have similar beauty. 🏰📸
Fang Bo's house and the scholar's house are the essence of the ancient village. Although these old houses are dilapidated and uninhabited, the lanterns in front of the door are shaking, but the outlines of the murals are still clearly visible, firmly showing the traces of history. Time is ruthless, but the traces it leaves still make people respect. 🎭⏳
I deeply love ancient buildings, because they are the carriers of history, as if connected with the past. Walking out of the alley, there are towering ancient trees and clear lake water in front of me, the bridge stands tall, and the girls in ethnic costumes on the bridge add a touch of vitality and beauty. Just like the traditional concept of unity of heaven and man, here integrates the rural scenery, bringing me peace and joy. 🌳🌾🌌
Back to the main street and heading south, the shops gradually disappear, allowing me to see the ancestral halls of several prominent families. Among them, the Xu family ancestral hall is the most magnificent, which also reminds me of the descendants of Xu Fuma in Chaozhou city and the Xu family in Longhu have a lot of family origins. This sense of history is really moving! 🏯🌸
When I walked to the south gate, I was greeted by the magnificent Tianhou Palace, the banyan tree covered the sky, and the incense of Mazu was still prosperous. 🌿🙏🔆
In a snack shop full of cooking awards, I tasted a plate of gold medal fried noodles, which actually added sesame and white sugar, the taste is unique and surprising. Then, I also tasted the tender red peach cake, potato cake and vegetable dumplings. What's different is that the boss lady fried it with oil, which makes it more delicious, and with duck shit fragrant tea, it's unforgettable. My taste buds were simply healed! 🍜🍡🌶️
There are many cafes on the main street here, but for me, the most atmospheric one is not far south of the Xu family ancestral hall. Because there are no other shops, it shows a more refined taste. Old house, low square table, small bamboo chair, this is the most comfortable place to drink a cup of special fruit coffee. It's really worth the trip! ☕️🍏
Finally, I bought two red clay cup mats in the style of red peach cakes in a shop selling ceramic bowls and cups, and the trip was successfully concluded. I left Longhu Ancient Village with joy and harvest, and made up my mind to set foot on this beautiful place again. 🥰🎁👣
If you also like ancient buildings and traditional culture, then a trip to Longhu Ancient Village will definitely not disappoint you! Whether it's the charm of history or the attraction of nature, it will refresh you. So, take some time and take a walk! 💖✨