[Traveling through Chaozhou’s ancient charm and taste buds] Listening to the sound of the tide on Xiangzi Bridge, a journey of taste through time and space

Chaozhou is a city that makes people reluctant to leave once they enter. The wind here is wrapped in the poetry of the ancient city; the bridge here carries the memory of the Song Dynasty; the dining table here hides the taste code of southern China. When I stepped onto the Xiangzi Bridge, a floating bridge composed of 18 ancient ships gently swayed my steps and also touched my heartstrings. The Guangji Gate Tower on the opposite bank stood quietly, and the whisper of history seemed to be heard in the wind, as if telling the story of one of the eight scenic spots in Chaozhou. Standing on the bridge and watching the tide coming and going, it seems to have traveled through a hundred years of time and was in the poems of the ancients. Walking into the tower, between the gray bricks and red pillars, the streets and alleys hide many traditional old shops and modern cultural creations. The plaques of the old brands are mottled but warm, and the southern and northern accents of Chaozhou opera can be heard from the teahouse on the corner, making people feel like they are in a slow live broadcast of the old times. Chaozhou not only has culture, but also has a seductive taste. The first dish served by the local restaurant was the "shrimp cocktail cup" that made me stunned: the edge of the cup was surrounded by deep-fried prawns, and the center was a plate of colorful fruits, which was both a visual art and a taste bud tease. Another dish, "braised abalone with green broccoli", was even more amazing - the plate was carefully arranged, the taste was rich, and the carrot lighthouse carved by skillful hands made the whole dish the protagonist of taking photos and checking in. After the meal, strolling in the streets of the ancient city, every brick and tile, every dish and taste in front of me seemed to say: This is not just Chaozhou, this is the living Song Dynasty. Traveling is not always for the distance, sometimes it is just for a city to look back. Come to Chaozhou, see the bridges, see the buildings, and eat a bite of authentic food. Maybe you will find another rhythm of life here like me.