This is a shop that locals come to buy. The spring rolls are really delicious!
Tired of the crowds at popular attractions and looking for a fun and off-the-beaten-path escape? Today, we'll recommend four hidden gems with direct high-speed rail access. These sparsely populated, beautiful towns offer excellent value for money and are sure to make your trip a truly amazing one! Chaozhou 📍 Chaozhou is a vibrant, culinary capital, where every bite is a true delight! - Guangji Bridge: One of China's four great ancient bridges, this unique, open-and-close bridge spans the Han River with a majestic presence during the day and a breathtaking display of light at night. Admission is 20 yuan, open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. - Archway Street: 22 archways line the streets, each telling the story of Chaozhou's history. There's also a plethora of delicious food here, including Huilai mung bean cakes, Wu Jinping snacks, Licorice Family, and sugar-scallion pancakes. You won't want to stop eating while you're there! - Kaiyuan Temple: The most ancient temple in eastern Guangdong, it's a bustling place. Around 8:30 a.m., you can receive three incense sticks for worship and a lucky bag bracelet. - Xima Road: Authentic Chaozhou snack street, brimming with the flavor of local life, is a great place to find delicious food. She County 📍 She County is like a slowly unfolding ink painting, each corner exuding a rich Hui style charm. - Huizhou Ancient City: One of China's four best-preserved ancient cities, it offers free admission. Enter through the west gate and first visit the Huizhou government office to learn about ancient official culture. You can also climb the city wall from the back garden for a panoramic view of the ancient city. Then, visit the unique octagonal Xuguo Stone Archway, boasting over 400 years of history and stunning carvings. - Xin'an River Landscape Gallery: Take a boat trip along the river, surrounded by verdant mountains and clear waters, and the staggered arrangement of Hui-style buildings, creating a feeling of being transported to a painting. You can also watch the authentic "Nine Surnames Fishing" water show and experience the local fishing culture. - Yuliang Dam: Built in the Tang Dynasty, this ancient dam, constructed entirely of solid stone, is a testament to the wisdom of ancient water conservancy engineering. Standing atop the dam, watching the Lianjiang River rush down is truly breathtaking. Shaoxing 📍 Shaoxing is a poetic Jiangnan water town, permeated with a gentle atmosphere. - Lu Xun's Hometown: Scenes straight out of the textbooks come to life, with Sanwei Bookstore and Baicao Garden. Walking along the bluestone paths, you'll feel like you're immersing in the Shaoxing described by Lu Xun. Free, but reservations are required. Early morning is recommended to avoid crowds. Don't forget to visit the Xianheng Hotel for fennel beans, rice wine, and a Kong Yiji-style meal. - Shen Garden: A Song Dynasty-style garden, the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan adds a touch of romance to this place. Explore pavilions and waterside terraces by day, and watch the Yue Opera "Shenyuan Qing" at night, transporting you back to the Southern Song Dynasty. - Anchang Ancient Town: Explore the thousand-year-old town for free, where sausages and braised duck hang from the eaves and black-sailed boats sail leisurely through the streets. Be sure to try the soy sauce ice cream, watch a water wedding, and buy ten-year-old rice wine. - East Lake: A filming location for "Journey to the West." For just 50 yuan, take a black-sailed boat through Taogong Cave and gaze up at the "One Line of Sky." In the evening, the setting sun paints the cliffs golden, a breathtaking sight that will leave you speechless. Taining 📍 Taining is a natural treasure, with its unique Danxia landforms, a true paradise for geologists. - Zhaixia Grand Canyon: Formed by three linked canyons, it forms a circular triangle. The "earth-shattering" landscape of Tongtian Gorge, the "time tunnel" of Yitian Gorge, and the Danxia caves of Tianqiong Rock—each one will leave you marveling at the wonders of nature. Tickets are 55 yuan, and the tour lasts 3 hours. - Dajin Lake: The spectacular aquatic Danxia, featuring Ganluyan Temple, a line of sky over the water, and the Tiangong Buddha statue, creates a rare aquatic Danxia in China. Tickets are 80 yuan per person, boat tickets are 75 yuan per person, and the boat tour guide fee is 8 yuan per person. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours. We recommend going early in the morning or at noon. - Shangqingxi Rafting: Journey through the Ninety-Nine Bends and Eighty-Eight Rapids on a bamboo raft, feeling like entering an ancient maze. Along the way, you'll encounter numerous attractions like "Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" and "Golden Bell Ringing." Tickets are 95 yuan per person, and transportation to the scenic area is 35 yuan per person. Hey kids, aren't these four small towns amazing? Save them and find a time to go! Remember to follow me for more off-the-beaten-path travel destinations! #NicheTours #High-SpeedRailDirect #ChaozhouTravel #ShaoxingTravel #FamilyTravel
Looking for a less crowded, beautiful, and delicious short getaway? Chaozhou, this "food island," is amazing! Ancient city arcades, intangible cultural heritage crafts, beef hotpot... the per capita price is so low it's laughable, everyone who's been there raves about it~ 🏯 Day 1: Ancient City Journey 📍 Archway Street ✔️ Enjoy fermented bean curd chicken wings beneath 23 Ming and Qing dynasty archways ✔️ Check out the red walls of "Chaozhou City" (navigation: Matcha on the well) 📍 Guangji Bridge ▪️ Witness the "crossing the river and demolishing the bridge" spectacle at 5 PM ▪️ The night lights are so beautiful you're speechless 🍲 Day 2: Foodie Day 📍 Xima Road Snacks ✔️ Breakfast: Wu Jinping Spring Rolls + Shibaqu Fish Dumplings ✔️ Time-honored Restaurant: Zhenji Beef Offal Rice Noodles + Xie Huailiang Sesame Tea 📍 Guantang Town (optional) ▪️ Beef Hotpot, the "Shaobing Diaolong" (a traditional Chinese dish) is a must ▪️ Watch the beef ball making process 🎎 Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience ✔️ See Chaozhou woodcarvings at the Huanggong Temple in Jilue ✔️ Listen to Chaozhou opera and drink Kung Fu tea at Zaiyang Teahouse ✔️ Experience hand-pulled red clay teapot making 📸 Filming location ✔️ The red walls of Kaiyuan Temple (less crowded in the morning) ✔️ Overlooking the Han River from the Han Wenggong Temple ✔️ The ancient courtyard of Prince Consort Xu's Mansion 🚌 Insider Tips ▫️ Direct high-speed rail access to Chaoshan Station, and bus K1 to the city center ▫️ Stay near Paifang Street for convenient walking and dining ▫️ Essentials: Stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets, power banks, and umbrellas ✨ Chaozhou is truly the ultimate short trip destination! A feast of food and culture, it's no wonder there are so few negative reviews! #TheMost-asked-for-Friends #WhereToWantToGoWeekend #RomanticTravelDestinationsInChina #HaveFunWithFriends #TravelWithKids
Still trying to decide where to go this weekend? Chaozhou, this underrated ancient city, offers a three-day, two-night trip to the Tang and Song dynasties, all inclusive for just 500 yuan per person! Enjoy direct high-speed rail access, free entrance fees to ancient buildings, and a 24-hour foodie experience. Save this proven guide! 👇 - 🌟 Soul-stirring Spots: 3 Must-Dos in Chaozhou 1. "Cross the River, Demolish the Bridge" on Guangji Bridge 5:30 PM! Watch the world's earliest swing-and-close bridge unfold in the spectacular "Eighteen Shuttles, Twenty-Four Continents" dismantling spectacle—it'll blow your phone's memory! (The 20 yuan ticket is well worth it.) 2. Paifang Street: A Foodie's Radar Twenty-three Ming and Qing dynasty archways hide chewy beef balls, savory fermented bean curd pancakes, and duck nuggets that are sweeter than first love... Come on an empty stomach! 3. Listen to the Tang Dynasty bells at Kaiyuan Temple Free! Touch a 1,200-year-old ginkgo tree at the oldest temple in eastern Guangdong, and experience a fleeting moment amidst the incense smoke (7 AM is less crowded and the light and shadows are stunning). 🚅 Transportation Wizard High-Speed Rail: Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Chaoshan Station. From there, take the K2 Express, a 40-minute direct bus to Paifang Street (taxi, about 60 yuan). Driving: There are five parking lots around the ancient city, and Fengcheng Park Area A is recommended (3 yuan/hour, a 10-minute walk to Guangji Tower). City Excursions: Shared e-scooters and bus routes (Route 11). Be sure to haggle for rickshaws in narrow alleys! 📅 Best Time ✅ Best Experience: Crisp autumn weather from October to November | Kapok trees bloom in March and April. ⚠️ Lightning Warning: Spring Festival crowds! July-August: High-Temperature Steamer Mode (But the Beef Hot Pot Still Delicious) 🍜 Food Code Map Xi Ma Road: Wu Jinping Spring Rolls and Shibaqu Fish Dumplings, 15 Yuan for a Full Meal; Yi'an Road: Dengtang Rice Noodle Rolls and Lao Ke Oyster Omelette, starting at 20 Yuan; Kaiyuan Road: Guantang Brothers Beef Shop, 60 Yuan per person. High-Tech Eating Methods: Fermented Bean Curd Pancakes with Dancong Tea for a savory finish, Licorice Fruit with Plum Juice for an Instant Dessert! 💡 Local Tips The Guangji Bridge light show runs twice nightly at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The second-floor camera position on the Guangji Gate wall offers a less crowded and panoramic view. When buying beef balls, look for the pounding sound and store at room temperature. Vacuum-packed beef balls are still chewy when taken home. For B&Bs in the ancient city, choose Zaiyang Lane or Yijing Lane. Stay in a Ming and Qing dynasty home for over 200 yuan (but the soundproofing is poor, so bring earplugs). 📝 Three Days, Two Nights Homework Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon → Kaiyuan Temple → Stroll through Paifang Street and enjoy fermented bean curd chicken wings. Day 2: Morning tea with rice noodle rolls → Guangji Bridge → Han Yu Temple → Guantang Beef Hotpot → Guangji Bridge light show. Day 3: Street food tour of Xima Road → Jilue Huanggong Temple (a masterpiece of wood carvings for 10 yuan) → Return with souvenirs. 🎁 Best Souvenirs Top 1: Lao Yaoju (throat savior) Top 2: Shacha sauce (beef soulmate). Top 3: Dancong Honey Orchid Fragrance (Cold Brewed, Famous) "Three days in Chaozhou cured my inner exhaustion." At 7 a.m., walking through the deserted Paifang Street, an old woman was drying aged medicinal oranges in a bamboo winnowing basket. The morning bell of Kaiyuan Temple mingled with the aroma of beef rice noodles—only then did I realize that so-called living history is nothing more than a bowl of piping hot rice noodle soup on the street corner. 🔥 Follow me to unlock more secrets to exploring the hidden gems of this ancient city. The beauty of Chaozhou lies in the licorice fruit stalls still lit at 2 a.m., in the thousand-year-old moonlight on the Guangji Bridge, scattered by the evening breeze, and in the moment you bite into a beef ball, in the painful yet joyful sensation of the scalding juices scorching your tongue yet unwilling to spit them out.
🛕 Quanzhou: Fireworks and Tactics at the Gods' Canteen - [Morning Worship: Hidden Threads of the Three Religions] 6:00 AM: Dice-casting at Guanyu Temple → Enjoy "Guozai Noodle Soup" with fried dough sticks → Turn into Qingjing Mosque to touch the Persian blue glaze on the stone wall 🧿 → See the Hindu sphinx relief at Kaiyuan Temple - [Xiapu Female Head Transformation 2.0] See "A Ping" (Sister) for an oyster shell bun 💐, learn how to pry oysters with garlic sauce, and chase the sunset over fishing boats in a flowery jacket 🌅 (Location: Xiapu Ship Management Station) - [Ancient Port Taste Explosion] Chew on Zhang Lin's ginger duck at "Ba Shi" (scorched and fragrant!), paired with "Ai Ah Shi Hua Gao" (Four Fruit Soup) 🧊, and enjoy a late-night "old-fashioned" peanut soup with egg droplets --- 🍵 Chaozhou: The world of tea and meat in the corner of a house - [Paifang Street Escape Room] Count 22 Ming and Qing Dynasty archways with hidden carvings 📜, explore Jiadi Lane to watch the flying needlework of Chaozhou embroiderers, and enjoy the Phoenix Dancong music at Zaiyang Teahouse. - [Hanjiang Night Banquet] An hour before the Guangji Bridge light show, enjoy a braised beef stew at Guantang Brothers, dipped in satay sauce and kumquat oil to whet your taste buds. - [Kuei Teow Universe Decoded] At 6 AM, enjoy braised sausage with kueh chutney sauce at Kaiyuan Temple. At noon, stop by Wu Jinping for red peach kueh. At night, feast on beef offal kueh teow with galangal at Zhenji. --- 🏺 Jingdezhen: 72 Hours of Kiln Fires Revived - [Ghost Market: Awake at Dawn] At 4:00 AM, visit a sculpture porcelain factory stall 💸, illuminate a flawed wood-fired cup with a flashlight, and find Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain pieces for 20 yuan (use a magnet to identify counterfeits!). - [Imperial Kiln Factory Luminous Operation] 8:00 PM: Photograph the red brick arcade reflected in the water mirror 🌌, explore the remnant porcelain pits at the Dragon Pearl Pavilion, and enjoy a latte from a broken cup at "Blue Pi Coffee" ☕️ - [Taoxichuan Handcraft Secret Battle] Learn to paint a blue and white porcelain base from a "Sanbao Village" artisan and make your own underglaze red mug 🔥. Visit the night market and trade your work for Taoyuansheng BBQ skewers 🍖 --- 🌊 Beihai: The Southeast Asian Diverse Eaters of Overseas Chinese - [Overseas Chinese Morning Spy Movie] 6:30 AM: Enjoy a Vietnamese baguette at "Zhezai Street" 🥖, drink Liang Ji iced coffee, and watch a returned overseas Chinese grandmother prepare crab meat and shrimp cakes 🦐 - [Silver Beach Cult Camera] Rent a tram to the east side of the "Fengjiajiang Bridge" and walk on the mirror-like beach reflections at low tide 🏍️. It's 10 times less crowded than the main beach! - Dinner at a Secret Corner Visit "Sister Wei's" home in the fishing village, sit on a bench and enjoy sandworm and winter melon soup with salt and pepper shrimp, and watch the pink sunset engulf Gunkanjima ⛵️ --- 🗺️ A Four-City Hardcore Itinerary Quanzhou (Song and Yuan Maritime Silk Road) → 3-hour high-speed rail → Chaozhou (Ancient Central Plains Charm) Chaoshan Airport → 2-hour flight → Jingdezhen (Thousand-Year-Old Kiln Fire) Jingdezhen → 7-hour high-speed rail → Beihai (Southeast Asian Cuisine) ``` --- 🌟 Soul Blast: When Dehua white porcelain meets the tea in a Chaozhou hand-pulled teapot 🍃, when crab roe from Qiaogang meets the aroma of Hanjiang satay 🌶️, and when kiln workers' hands, stained with kaolin, crush shrimp cakes from Beihai—this is the culinary epic of China's southeast coast! 💡 Tips for Communication: - Baggage Reduction: Send tea sets from Quanzhou, beef balls from Chaozhou, porcelain from Jingdezhen (insured!), dried fish from Beihai - Code Decoding: Chaozhou: "Have you eaten?" | Jingdezhen: "Is the kiln firing?" - Tips for Avoiding: 🚫Quanzhou West Street Main Street (Yiwu Fenyi) 🚫Beihai Silver Beach Main Entrance (dumpling making) 🚫Chaozhou Guangji Bridge during the day (scorching sun) 🚫Jingdezhen Saturday Lotte Market (crowded) --- 🎒 Four-City Survival Kit: -Artifact: Folding Chopsticks (for eating at night markets) | Microscope (for porcelain appraisal in Jingdezhen)🔍 - **Battlewear: Xiapu Flowered Jacket (for taking photos) | Ice Sleeves (for sun protection and kiln dust) - Indulgence: Pick up 1 catties of trash in each city in exchange for a postcard (Environmentalist Medal ♻️) --- #Most Asked Places on WeChat Moments #National Day Travel Diary #Songlike Journey #Ancient Towns and Villages Worth Visiting #Niche Discovery Club
This is a shop that locals come to buy. The spring rolls are really delicious!
Tired of the crowds at popular attractions and looking for a fun and off-the-beaten-path escape? Today, we'll recommend four hidden gems with direct high-speed rail access. These sparsely populated, beautiful towns offer excellent value for money and are sure to make your trip a truly amazing one! Chaozhou 📍 Chaozhou is a vibrant, culinary capital, where every bite is a true delight! - Guangji Bridge: One of China's four great ancient bridges, this unique, open-and-close bridge spans the Han River with a majestic presence during the day and a breathtaking display of light at night. Admission is 20 yuan, open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. - Archway Street: 22 archways line the streets, each telling the story of Chaozhou's history. There's also a plethora of delicious food here, including Huilai mung bean cakes, Wu Jinping snacks, Licorice Family, and sugar-scallion pancakes. You won't want to stop eating while you're there! - Kaiyuan Temple: The most ancient temple in eastern Guangdong, it's a bustling place. Around 8:30 a.m., you can receive three incense sticks for worship and a lucky bag bracelet. - Xima Road: Authentic Chaozhou snack street, brimming with the flavor of local life, is a great place to find delicious food. She County 📍 She County is like a slowly unfolding ink painting, each corner exuding a rich Hui style charm. - Huizhou Ancient City: One of China's four best-preserved ancient cities, it offers free admission. Enter through the west gate and first visit the Huizhou government office to learn about ancient official culture. You can also climb the city wall from the back garden for a panoramic view of the ancient city. Then, visit the unique octagonal Xuguo Stone Archway, boasting over 400 years of history and stunning carvings. - Xin'an River Landscape Gallery: Take a boat trip along the river, surrounded by verdant mountains and clear waters, and the staggered arrangement of Hui-style buildings, creating a feeling of being transported to a painting. You can also watch the authentic "Nine Surnames Fishing" water show and experience the local fishing culture. - Yuliang Dam: Built in the Tang Dynasty, this ancient dam, constructed entirely of solid stone, is a testament to the wisdom of ancient water conservancy engineering. Standing atop the dam, watching the Lianjiang River rush down is truly breathtaking. Shaoxing 📍 Shaoxing is a poetic Jiangnan water town, permeated with a gentle atmosphere. - Lu Xun's Hometown: Scenes straight out of the textbooks come to life, with Sanwei Bookstore and Baicao Garden. Walking along the bluestone paths, you'll feel like you're immersing in the Shaoxing described by Lu Xun. Free, but reservations are required. Early morning is recommended to avoid crowds. Don't forget to visit the Xianheng Hotel for fennel beans, rice wine, and a Kong Yiji-style meal. - Shen Garden: A Song Dynasty-style garden, the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan adds a touch of romance to this place. Explore pavilions and waterside terraces by day, and watch the Yue Opera "Shenyuan Qing" at night, transporting you back to the Southern Song Dynasty. - Anchang Ancient Town: Explore the thousand-year-old town for free, where sausages and braised duck hang from the eaves and black-sailed boats sail leisurely through the streets. Be sure to try the soy sauce ice cream, watch a water wedding, and buy ten-year-old rice wine. - East Lake: A filming location for "Journey to the West." For just 50 yuan, take a black-sailed boat through Taogong Cave and gaze up at the "One Line of Sky." In the evening, the setting sun paints the cliffs golden, a breathtaking sight that will leave you speechless. Taining 📍 Taining is a natural treasure, with its unique Danxia landforms, a true paradise for geologists. - Zhaixia Grand Canyon: Formed by three linked canyons, it forms a circular triangle. The "earth-shattering" landscape of Tongtian Gorge, the "time tunnel" of Yitian Gorge, and the Danxia caves of Tianqiong Rock—each one will leave you marveling at the wonders of nature. Tickets are 55 yuan, and the tour lasts 3 hours. - Dajin Lake: The spectacular aquatic Danxia, featuring Ganluyan Temple, a line of sky over the water, and the Tiangong Buddha statue, creates a rare aquatic Danxia in China. Tickets are 80 yuan per person, boat tickets are 75 yuan per person, and the boat tour guide fee is 8 yuan per person. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours. We recommend going early in the morning or at noon. - Shangqingxi Rafting: Journey through the Ninety-Nine Bends and Eighty-Eight Rapids on a bamboo raft, feeling like entering an ancient maze. Along the way, you'll encounter numerous attractions like "Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" and "Golden Bell Ringing." Tickets are 95 yuan per person, and transportation to the scenic area is 35 yuan per person. Hey kids, aren't these four small towns amazing? Save them and find a time to go! Remember to follow me for more off-the-beaten-path travel destinations! #NicheTours #High-SpeedRailDirect #ChaozhouTravel #ShaoxingTravel #FamilyTravel
Looking for a less crowded, beautiful, and delicious short getaway? Chaozhou, this "food island," is amazing! Ancient city arcades, intangible cultural heritage crafts, beef hotpot... the per capita price is so low it's laughable, everyone who's been there raves about it~ 🏯 Day 1: Ancient City Journey 📍 Archway Street ✔️ Enjoy fermented bean curd chicken wings beneath 23 Ming and Qing dynasty archways ✔️ Check out the red walls of "Chaozhou City" (navigation: Matcha on the well) 📍 Guangji Bridge ▪️ Witness the "crossing the river and demolishing the bridge" spectacle at 5 PM ▪️ The night lights are so beautiful you're speechless 🍲 Day 2: Foodie Day 📍 Xima Road Snacks ✔️ Breakfast: Wu Jinping Spring Rolls + Shibaqu Fish Dumplings ✔️ Time-honored Restaurant: Zhenji Beef Offal Rice Noodles + Xie Huailiang Sesame Tea 📍 Guantang Town (optional) ▪️ Beef Hotpot, the "Shaobing Diaolong" (a traditional Chinese dish) is a must ▪️ Watch the beef ball making process 🎎 Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience ✔️ See Chaozhou woodcarvings at the Huanggong Temple in Jilue ✔️ Listen to Chaozhou opera and drink Kung Fu tea at Zaiyang Teahouse ✔️ Experience hand-pulled red clay teapot making 📸 Filming location ✔️ The red walls of Kaiyuan Temple (less crowded in the morning) ✔️ Overlooking the Han River from the Han Wenggong Temple ✔️ The ancient courtyard of Prince Consort Xu's Mansion 🚌 Insider Tips ▫️ Direct high-speed rail access to Chaoshan Station, and bus K1 to the city center ▫️ Stay near Paifang Street for convenient walking and dining ▫️ Essentials: Stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets, power banks, and umbrellas ✨ Chaozhou is truly the ultimate short trip destination! A feast of food and culture, it's no wonder there are so few negative reviews! #TheMost-asked-for-Friends #WhereToWantToGoWeekend #RomanticTravelDestinationsInChina #HaveFunWithFriends #TravelWithKids
Still trying to decide where to go this weekend? Chaozhou, this underrated ancient city, offers a three-day, two-night trip to the Tang and Song dynasties, all inclusive for just 500 yuan per person! Enjoy direct high-speed rail access, free entrance fees to ancient buildings, and a 24-hour foodie experience. Save this proven guide! 👇 - 🌟 Soul-stirring Spots: 3 Must-Dos in Chaozhou 1. "Cross the River, Demolish the Bridge" on Guangji Bridge 5:30 PM! Watch the world's earliest swing-and-close bridge unfold in the spectacular "Eighteen Shuttles, Twenty-Four Continents" dismantling spectacle—it'll blow your phone's memory! (The 20 yuan ticket is well worth it.) 2. Paifang Street: A Foodie's Radar Twenty-three Ming and Qing dynasty archways hide chewy beef balls, savory fermented bean curd pancakes, and duck nuggets that are sweeter than first love... Come on an empty stomach! 3. Listen to the Tang Dynasty bells at Kaiyuan Temple Free! Touch a 1,200-year-old ginkgo tree at the oldest temple in eastern Guangdong, and experience a fleeting moment amidst the incense smoke (7 AM is less crowded and the light and shadows are stunning). 🚅 Transportation Wizard High-Speed Rail: Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Chaoshan Station. From there, take the K2 Express, a 40-minute direct bus to Paifang Street (taxi, about 60 yuan). Driving: There are five parking lots around the ancient city, and Fengcheng Park Area A is recommended (3 yuan/hour, a 10-minute walk to Guangji Tower). City Excursions: Shared e-scooters and bus routes (Route 11). Be sure to haggle for rickshaws in narrow alleys! 📅 Best Time ✅ Best Experience: Crisp autumn weather from October to November | Kapok trees bloom in March and April. ⚠️ Lightning Warning: Spring Festival crowds! July-August: High-Temperature Steamer Mode (But the Beef Hot Pot Still Delicious) 🍜 Food Code Map Xi Ma Road: Wu Jinping Spring Rolls and Shibaqu Fish Dumplings, 15 Yuan for a Full Meal; Yi'an Road: Dengtang Rice Noodle Rolls and Lao Ke Oyster Omelette, starting at 20 Yuan; Kaiyuan Road: Guantang Brothers Beef Shop, 60 Yuan per person. High-Tech Eating Methods: Fermented Bean Curd Pancakes with Dancong Tea for a savory finish, Licorice Fruit with Plum Juice for an Instant Dessert! 💡 Local Tips The Guangji Bridge light show runs twice nightly at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The second-floor camera position on the Guangji Gate wall offers a less crowded and panoramic view. When buying beef balls, look for the pounding sound and store at room temperature. Vacuum-packed beef balls are still chewy when taken home. For B&Bs in the ancient city, choose Zaiyang Lane or Yijing Lane. Stay in a Ming and Qing dynasty home for over 200 yuan (but the soundproofing is poor, so bring earplugs). 📝 Three Days, Two Nights Homework Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon → Kaiyuan Temple → Stroll through Paifang Street and enjoy fermented bean curd chicken wings. Day 2: Morning tea with rice noodle rolls → Guangji Bridge → Han Yu Temple → Guantang Beef Hotpot → Guangji Bridge light show. Day 3: Street food tour of Xima Road → Jilue Huanggong Temple (a masterpiece of wood carvings for 10 yuan) → Return with souvenirs. 🎁 Best Souvenirs Top 1: Lao Yaoju (throat savior) Top 2: Shacha sauce (beef soulmate). Top 3: Dancong Honey Orchid Fragrance (Cold Brewed, Famous) "Three days in Chaozhou cured my inner exhaustion." At 7 a.m., walking through the deserted Paifang Street, an old woman was drying aged medicinal oranges in a bamboo winnowing basket. The morning bell of Kaiyuan Temple mingled with the aroma of beef rice noodles—only then did I realize that so-called living history is nothing more than a bowl of piping hot rice noodle soup on the street corner. 🔥 Follow me to unlock more secrets to exploring the hidden gems of this ancient city. The beauty of Chaozhou lies in the licorice fruit stalls still lit at 2 a.m., in the thousand-year-old moonlight on the Guangji Bridge, scattered by the evening breeze, and in the moment you bite into a beef ball, in the painful yet joyful sensation of the scalding juices scorching your tongue yet unwilling to spit them out.
🛕 Quanzhou: Fireworks and Tactics at the Gods' Canteen - [Morning Worship: Hidden Threads of the Three Religions] 6:00 AM: Dice-casting at Guanyu Temple → Enjoy "Guozai Noodle Soup" with fried dough sticks → Turn into Qingjing Mosque to touch the Persian blue glaze on the stone wall 🧿 → See the Hindu sphinx relief at Kaiyuan Temple - [Xiapu Female Head Transformation 2.0] See "A Ping" (Sister) for an oyster shell bun 💐, learn how to pry oysters with garlic sauce, and chase the sunset over fishing boats in a flowery jacket 🌅 (Location: Xiapu Ship Management Station) - [Ancient Port Taste Explosion] Chew on Zhang Lin's ginger duck at "Ba Shi" (scorched and fragrant!), paired with "Ai Ah Shi Hua Gao" (Four Fruit Soup) 🧊, and enjoy a late-night "old-fashioned" peanut soup with egg droplets --- 🍵 Chaozhou: The world of tea and meat in the corner of a house - [Paifang Street Escape Room] Count 22 Ming and Qing Dynasty archways with hidden carvings 📜, explore Jiadi Lane to watch the flying needlework of Chaozhou embroiderers, and enjoy the Phoenix Dancong music at Zaiyang Teahouse. - [Hanjiang Night Banquet] An hour before the Guangji Bridge light show, enjoy a braised beef stew at Guantang Brothers, dipped in satay sauce and kumquat oil to whet your taste buds. - [Kuei Teow Universe Decoded] At 6 AM, enjoy braised sausage with kueh chutney sauce at Kaiyuan Temple. At noon, stop by Wu Jinping for red peach kueh. At night, feast on beef offal kueh teow with galangal at Zhenji. --- 🏺 Jingdezhen: 72 Hours of Kiln Fires Revived - [Ghost Market: Awake at Dawn] At 4:00 AM, visit a sculpture porcelain factory stall 💸, illuminate a flawed wood-fired cup with a flashlight, and find Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain pieces for 20 yuan (use a magnet to identify counterfeits!). - [Imperial Kiln Factory Luminous Operation] 8:00 PM: Photograph the red brick arcade reflected in the water mirror 🌌, explore the remnant porcelain pits at the Dragon Pearl Pavilion, and enjoy a latte from a broken cup at "Blue Pi Coffee" ☕️ - [Taoxichuan Handcraft Secret Battle] Learn to paint a blue and white porcelain base from a "Sanbao Village" artisan and make your own underglaze red mug 🔥. Visit the night market and trade your work for Taoyuansheng BBQ skewers 🍖 --- 🌊 Beihai: The Southeast Asian Diverse Eaters of Overseas Chinese - [Overseas Chinese Morning Spy Movie] 6:30 AM: Enjoy a Vietnamese baguette at "Zhezai Street" 🥖, drink Liang Ji iced coffee, and watch a returned overseas Chinese grandmother prepare crab meat and shrimp cakes 🦐 - [Silver Beach Cult Camera] Rent a tram to the east side of the "Fengjiajiang Bridge" and walk on the mirror-like beach reflections at low tide 🏍️. It's 10 times less crowded than the main beach! - Dinner at a Secret Corner Visit "Sister Wei's" home in the fishing village, sit on a bench and enjoy sandworm and winter melon soup with salt and pepper shrimp, and watch the pink sunset engulf Gunkanjima ⛵️ --- 🗺️ A Four-City Hardcore Itinerary Quanzhou (Song and Yuan Maritime Silk Road) → 3-hour high-speed rail → Chaozhou (Ancient Central Plains Charm) Chaoshan Airport → 2-hour flight → Jingdezhen (Thousand-Year-Old Kiln Fire) Jingdezhen → 7-hour high-speed rail → Beihai (Southeast Asian Cuisine) ``` --- 🌟 Soul Blast: When Dehua white porcelain meets the tea in a Chaozhou hand-pulled teapot 🍃, when crab roe from Qiaogang meets the aroma of Hanjiang satay 🌶️, and when kiln workers' hands, stained with kaolin, crush shrimp cakes from Beihai—this is the culinary epic of China's southeast coast! 💡 Tips for Communication: - Baggage Reduction: Send tea sets from Quanzhou, beef balls from Chaozhou, porcelain from Jingdezhen (insured!), dried fish from Beihai - Code Decoding: Chaozhou: "Have you eaten?" | Jingdezhen: "Is the kiln firing?" - Tips for Avoiding: 🚫Quanzhou West Street Main Street (Yiwu Fenyi) 🚫Beihai Silver Beach Main Entrance (dumpling making) 🚫Chaozhou Guangji Bridge during the day (scorching sun) 🚫Jingdezhen Saturday Lotte Market (crowded) --- 🎒 Four-City Survival Kit: -Artifact: Folding Chopsticks (for eating at night markets) | Microscope (for porcelain appraisal in Jingdezhen)🔍 - **Battlewear: Xiapu Flowered Jacket (for taking photos) | Ice Sleeves (for sun protection and kiln dust) - Indulgence: Pick up 1 catties of trash in each city in exchange for a postcard (Environmentalist Medal ♻️) --- #Most Asked Places on WeChat Moments #National Day Travel Diary #Songlike Journey #Ancient Towns and Villages Worth Visiting #Niche Discovery Club