This is a shop that locals come to buy. The spring rolls are really delicious!
【Chaozhou 3 Days 2 Nights】600 RMB per person‼️ A historic city worth a special trip just for the food! A complete guide to the filming locations of "A Bite of China"🍜 "Chaozhou, a seriously underrated culinary island!" Stroll among the 23 archways of Paifang Street, enjoy a pot of Kung Fu tea for 5 RMB, and try the same dishes featured in "A Bite of China." Eat 6 different meals every day! Save this food and shopping guide👇 📝Itinerary: Day 1: Paifang Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Guangji Bridge (night view) Day 2: Guangji Bridge - Han Wengong Ancestral Hall - Thai Buddhist Temple - Jiadi Lane Day 3: Longhu Ancient Village - Return trip 🏮【Paifang Street】The heart of the ancient city 🎫Admission: Free ⏰Suggestion: Start strolling in the evening (the lights are incredibly beautiful) An old street connected by 23 Ming and Qing dynasty archways ✨Three must-do things: 1️⃣Enjoy a rooftop afternoon tea at "Titao Coffee" 2️⃣ Buy souvenirs like old medicinal tangerines and yellow-skinned fermented soybeans (cheaper than at tourist attractions) 3️⃣ Take photos of the red walls of "Chaozhou Ancient City" (located near Jing Shang Matcha) 🍡 Recommended snack street: ▪️ Hu Rongquan Duck Egg Noodles ▪️ Lao Wei Ji Almond Tea ▪️ Qicongsong Licorice Fruit 🛕【Kaiyuan Temple】A thousand-year-old temple 🎫 Admission: Free ⏰ Recommended visit time: 1 hour The oldest temple in the Chaoshan region. Tang Dynasty architectural style, with thriving incense offerings. You can also buy a popular "lucky bag bracelet" (30 yuan). 🌉【Guangji Bridge】One of China's Four Ancient Bridges 🎫Ticket: 20 RMB (Half price for students) ⏰Light Show: Shows at 8 PM and 9 PM nightly. During the day, you can walk on the bridge to see the "Eighteen Shuttle Boats and Twenty-Four Isles". At night, watch the light show on the riverbank (free). Best viewing point: Hanjiang Bridgehead ⛰️【Han Wengong Ancestral Hall】Filming location for "Never Say Die" 🎫Ticket: Free (Reservations required) A Lingnan garden built to commemorate Han Yu. Climb the Shilang Pavilion for a panoramic view of Chaozhou. 📸"Oak Tree" The steps are great for taking photos. 🕌【Thai Buddhist Temple】Pretend you're in Thailand 🎫Admission: Free A magnificent Thai-style architectural complex. Dai ethnic costumes available for rent for photos (50 RMB/set). Recommended to go early in the morning for fewer crowds and better lighting. 🏘️【Jiadi Lane】Ming and Qing Dynasty Mansion Museum 🎫Admission: Free The essence of ancient Chaozhou residences. The "Daifudi" and "Zizhengdi" gates are exquisitely carved. At the end of the lane, you can experience intangible cultural heritage at the "Chaozhou Embroidery Studio". 🛶【Longhu Ancient Village】Little Jingzhou of Lingnan 🎫Gate Tickets: Free ⏰ Travel Time: 40 minutes by taxi from the city center A well-preserved thousand-year-old village Bluestone streets + ancestral halls + old shops Recommended Experiences: ▪️Grandma's handmade sugar-coated scallion pancakes ▪️Sitting and daydreaming by the ancient wharf ▪️Visiting the "Jinshi Di" old residence 🍜Food Map (organized by area): 📍Xima Road (Local Canteens): ✅Wu Jinping Snack Shop (Spring rolls 3 yuan) ✅Shibaqu Lao Er Fish Dumplings ✅Yongji Snack Shop (Salted egg yolk rolls) 📍Open Yuanlu: ✅Traditional Dessert (Duck Egg Dumplings) ✅Round Egg Rice Wine (Raw Marinated Rice Cake) ✅Shangxiping Salted Rice Cake (10 RMB/serving) 📍Nanjiao Road Night Market: ✅Guantang Brothers Beef Restaurant (60 RMB per person, eat until you're stuffed) ✅Fengchun Congee (Cold dishes with congee are amazing) 🚗Transportation Suggestions: ▪️Take the high-speed rail to "Chaoshan Station" and transfer to bus K1 ▪️Rent an electric scooter within the ancient city (50 RMB/day) ▪️Tuk-tuk tour of the ancient city (30 RMB/trip with guided tour) 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: ▪️Guesthouses within Paifang Street (200-300 RMB) ▪️Recommended: "Zaiyang Inn," an old-style arcade building. We stayed in a carved double room for 280 RMB/night, including a free Kung Fu tea experience. 💰Cost Breakdown (for two people): Accommodation: 560 RMB (2 nights) Food: 800 RMB (6 meals per day!) Entrance Fees & Transportation: 240 RMB (including car rental) Total: 1600 RMB (800 RMB per person!) 📌Chaozhou-Specific Tips: 1️⃣ The pontoon bridge at Guangji Bridge will be dismantled at 5 PM, so don't go too late. 2️⃣ Go to Guantang Town for fresh and cheap beef hot pot. 3️⃣ Drink herbal tea with snacks to prevent getting a sore throat (recommended: "Lao Wei Ji"). 4️⃣ Avoid the main street when buying souvenirs; Xima Road is more affordable. 5️⃣ There are daily activities for the Lunar New Year, check in advance. In Chaozhou, time moves slowly. A pot of tea can last an entire afternoon. A bowl of kueh teow can evoke homesickness. This is a city for those who cherish memories through their taste buds. 🌆 #ChaozhouTourism #ChaoshanFood #ABiteOfChina #AncientCityTravel #GuangjiBridge #PaifangStreet #WeekendGetaway #FoodGuide ✨"Where the smoke rises, there is the warmth of human life." Follow me to explore the culinary wonders of ancient China! 🔛
4 Days 3 Nights Budget Travel Guide (800 RMB per person) - Foodie's Choice 🚄 Money-Saving Transportation Methods • Major Transportation: Take the high-speed rail from Shenzhen/Guangzhou directly to Chaoshan Station (💰140 RMB/2 hours), then take bus K1/2 to Paifang Street (💰8 RMB, avoid unlicensed taxis!) • City Transportation: Shared electric scooters + walking (or walking). All attractions in the old town are within 1km! 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (50 RMB/night per person) • Retreat: Old House Guesthouse in Paifang Street (100+ RMB/night in the off-season, cheaper if you share a room) • Surprises in the Alleys: Zaiyang Inn, Qushe Hostel (Experience carved wooden windows + Kung Fu tea) 🍜 4 Days 3 Nights Eating Your Way Through Chaozhou Day 1: Paifang Street Walk + Night Tour of Guangji Bridge ✅ Breakfast: Twin Rice Noodle Rolls (💰15, perfect with soft-boiled egg and peanut sauce) ✅ Lunch: Zhenji Beef Offal Shop (💰20, incredibly delicious beef offal rice noodle soup) ✅ Afternoon Tea: Lao Wei Ji Almond Tea (💰10, hot and fragrant) ✅ Dinner: Guantang Brothers Beef Hot Pot (💰60, must-order: brisket and chuck) ✅ Late Night Snack: Qi Cong Song Licorice Fruit (💰15, Mango + Green Mango with Plum Powder) Day 2: Praying at Kaiyuan Temple + Street Stroll on Xima Road ✅ Breakfast: Hu Rongquan Duck Noodle Soup (💰10, Super Warm Sweet Soup) ✅ Lunch: Eel Rice Noodles on Yi'an Road (💰25, Full of Wok Hei) ✅ Snack: Wu Jinping Snack Shop on Xima Road (💰5, Spring Rolls + Red Peach Rice Cake) ✅ Dinner: Round Egg with Wine and Sauce (💰40, Mantis Shrimp + Blood Clams with White Congee) Day 3: Han Wengong Ancestral Hall + Thai Buddhist Temple Travel Tour ✅ Breakfast: Yingzhou Lion Head Goose (💰30, Braised Goose Rice) ✅ Lunch: Lao Mao Beef Hot Pot (💰50, Local Hidden Gem) ✅ Afternoon: Xie Huailiang Sesame Tea (💰6, absolutely delicious with fried tofu) ✅ Dinner: Guantang Original Fish Sashimi (💰60, shrimp sashimi + fish sashimi with sauce) Day 4: Buy souvenirs + leisurely return trip ✅ Morning: Han Shang Lou Dim Sum (Average price 💰40, shrimp dumplings are incredibly delicious) ✅ Souvenir: Quan Ji Pastries (💰15/box, fermented bean curd cake + mung bean cake) 📸 Free Photo Spots 1. Guangji Tower Night View (Lights up at 7 PM, stunning!) 2. Ji Lue Huang Ancestral Hall (Exquisite wood carvings, worth the 💰10 entrance fee) 3. Zaiyang Teahouse Arcade (Wear a cheongsam and instantly transform into a Republic-era lady) 4. West Lake Park (A local's strolling spot, full of local charm) #ChaozhouTravel #AJourneyLikeASong #TravelPhotographyWithoutShowingYourFace #SceneryOnTheRoad #RomanticTravelDestinationInChina
Chaozhou Two-Day, One-Night Travel Guide | Budget 2000 RMB | Food + Culture + Leisure Suitable for: Foodies, Culture Enthusiasts, Short Trips Budget Allocation: Transportation 500 RMB + Accommodation 400 RMB + Food 600 RMB + Entrance Fees/Others 500 RMB 📅 Day 1: Stroll Through the Ancient City + Chaoshan Food Tour 🚄 Transportation (Budget approx. 250 RMB/person) Departure City → Chaozhou: High-speed rail to Chaoshan Station is recommended (approx. 2 hours from Guangzhou/Shenzhen). From there, take a taxi or bus K1 to the city center (approx. 40 minutes, taxi approx. 50 RMB). City Transportation: Walking within the ancient city area + shared electric scooter (approx. 20 RMB/day). 🏨 Accommodation (Budget 400 RMB) Recommendation: Guesthouses near Paifang Street (such as "Zaiyang Inn" and "Alley Morocco"), 200 RMB/person/night, experience the charm of old houses. 🍜 Lunch (Budget 50 RMB/person) Recommended: "Zhenji Laowei Beef Offal" (beef offal rice noodles) + "Qicongsong Licorice Fruit" (a perfect way to cut through the richness). 🚶 Afternoon Itinerary Paifang Street (Free): Visit the 22 Ming and Qing dynasty archways and browse the creative shops. Kaiyuan Temple (Free): A thousand-year-old temple with thriving incense offerings. Guangji Bridge (20 RMB entrance fee): One of China's four ancient bridges; witness the spectacular "bridge dismantling after crossing the river" phenomenon in the evening (the pontoon bridge closes at 5:30 PM). 🍢 Dinner (Budget 100 RMB/person) Recommendations: Xima Road Snack Street (Locals' Favorite): "Wu Jinping Snack Shop" (Spring Rolls, Bamboo Shoot Cakes) "Shibaqu Laowei Fish Dumpling Shop" (Fish Noodles + Fish Dumpling Soup) "Hu Rongquan" (Duck Noodle Sweet Soup) 🌃 Night Tour Guangji Bridge Light Show (Free): Shows at 20:00 and 21:30 each; the night view of the Han River is stunning. Zaiyang Teahouse (50 RMB/person): Enjoy Chaozhou opera and Kung Fu tea, experiencing a slow-paced lifestyle. 📅 Day 2: In-depth Cultural Tour + Han River Scenery 🍲 Breakfast (Budget 20 RMB/person) Recommendations: "Shuangsheng Rice Noodle Rolls" (Chaozhou Peanut Sauce Rice Noodle Rolls) + "Xie Huailiang Sesame Tea" (Almond Tea with Fried Skewers) 🚶 Morning Itinerary Han Wen Gong Ancestral Hall (Free): A Lingnan garden commemorating Han Yu, offering panoramic views of the Han River. Thai Buddhist Temple (Free): Pretend you're in Thailand for great photos. 🍛 Lunch (Budget 80 RMB/person) Recommendation: "Guantang Brothers Beef Hot Pot" (80 RMB/person): Freshly sliced beef with satay sauce – a perfect match. A 20-minute taxi ride from the city center. 🛍️ Afternoon Itinerary Chaozhou Museum (Free): Learn about intangible cultural heritage such as Chaozhou embroidery and wood carving. Jiadi Lane (Free): A lane lined with Ming and Qing dynasty residences, perfect for taking photos. Souvenirs: Recommended: "Lao Wei Ji Almond Tea" and "Lin Quan Ji Chaozhou Three Treasures" (Lao Xiang Huang and Huangpi Douchi). 🚄 Return Trip (Budget 250 RMB/person) It is recommended to depart before 5:00 PM, allowing time for a taxi to Chaoshan Station. 💰 Total Cost Transportation: 500 RMB (round-trip high-speed rail + city tour) Accommodation: 400 RMB (characteristic guesthouse) Dining: 600 RMB (covers snacks + main meals) Entrance Fees/Others: 500 RMB (Guangji Bridge, teahouse experience, etc.) Total budget approximately 2000 RMB, flexible adjustments can save even more money! ⚠️ Tips Chaozhou snacks are served in small portions, so it's recommended to share with others to try more varieties. Avoid holidays, as weekends are crowded. Wear comfortable shoes, as walking on the ancient city's cobblestone streets can be tiring. Chaozhou is a "living" ancient city; slow down to truly experience its vibrant atmosphere! 🌟 #PlacesYouGetAskedAboutOnWeChat #GirlishGuesthouses #RoadScenery
Chaozhou 2 Days 1 Night Babysitter Guide | Itinerary + Food + Transportation All Covered Day 1: Core Route of the Ancient City 1. Kaiyuan Temple: The oldest temple in eastern Guangdong, blending architectural styles from multiple dynasties, free admission. 2. Paifang Street: The center of Chaozhou's ancient city, a pedestrian street combining shopping and dining, perfect for grabbing a snack along the way. 3. Yi Garden (Rao Zongyi Museum): 8 RMB admission, a Jiangnan-style garden, including the Rao Zongyi Academic Hall, ideal for a quiet stroll. 4. Guangji Tower + Guangji Bridge - Guangji Tower is free; Guangji Bridge admission is 20 RMB. After 5 PM, you can watch the "Crossing the River and Dismantling the Bridge" (floating bridge dismantling), and there's a light show at 8 PM. It's recommended to arrive at the riverbank near the lower water gate before 7:30 PM to secure a good spot. 5. Han Wengong Ancestral Hall: A shrine commemorating Han Yu, reservations required one day in advance via the WeChat official account "Chaowan Fengcheng", free admission. 6. Kaiyuan Temple Thai Buddha Hall Thai-style architecture, perfect for taking photos in Thai attire, free. Day 2 Cultural and Leisure Route 1. West Lake Park A long-established leisure park in Chaozhou, with fresh air in the morning; good for walks and boating, free. 2. Xu Fuma Mansion Admission 20 yuan. The residence of Xu Yu, the husband of Princess De'an of the Northern Song Dynasty, a rare Song Dynasty building in the Chaoshan region. 3. Zhenhai Tower A landmark of Chaozhou. The original tower was destroyed during the Xinhai Revolution; the current tower is a reconstruction on the original site, free. Must-Try Food List (Concentrated within the ancient city, within walking distance) Table: Restaurant Name | Recommended Dishes + Price Sichao Town Laowei Beef Offal (Huancheng West Road Branch) | Laowei Beef Offal | 25 RMB Laosi Wheat Cake | Red Bean Paste/Taro Paste Wheat Cake | 5 RMB Gancao Shijia (Xima Road Main Branch) | Optional Licorice Fruit | 18 RMB/jin Wu Jinping Snack Shop | Spring Pancake | 3 RMB Shibaqu Laowei Fish Dumpling Shop | Fish Noodles, Fried Dumplings, Soup | 20 RMB Sugar and Scallion Pancake | 8-10 RMB/piece Huayi Old Cinema Juice Ice (No. 88 Branch) | Avocado Yakult | 20 RMB Shun Nuomi Shop (Paifang Street Branch) | Mango Glutinous Rice Balls | 9 RMB/Durian Glutinous Rice Balls | 13 RMB Chao Tu Ji Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings (Paifang Street Main Branch) | Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings | 40 RMB/jin Nanmen Dashu Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings Small: 8 yuan / Large: 10 yuan Shunbo Fansha House (Yian Road Branch): Fansha Family Feast 26 yuan Kaiyuan Shangxiping Salted Rice Cake (Changli Branch): Salted Rice Cake 15 yuan Xiashuimen Licorice Fruit and Yellow Peel Tangerine Juice 15 yuan Practical Tips 1. Accommodation: Choose accommodation outside the ancient city (near Nanqiao Market and Kaiyuan Temple) for convenient walking around the ancient city and relatively easy parking (cars are prohibited inside the ancient city). 2. Transportation: - By high-speed rail to Chaoshan Station: Take bus K2 (9 yuan, about 1 hour to Paifang Street), or the tourist bus (15 yuan/person, departs when full), or a taxi for about 50-70 yuan. - By car: Navigate to Nanqiao Market parking lot and explore the ancient city on foot. 3. Avoid pitfalls: Han Wengong Ancestral Hall is crowded during holidays, remember to make reservations in advance; compare prices at different shops in the ancient city. #AncientTownsAndVillagesWorthVisiting #ChaoshanTourism #ChaozhouTravelGuide #ScenicSpotPhotographyGuide #ExhibitionsWithStunningPhotos
This is a shop that locals come to buy. The spring rolls are really delicious!
【Chaozhou 3 Days 2 Nights】600 RMB per person‼️ A historic city worth a special trip just for the food! A complete guide to the filming locations of "A Bite of China"🍜 "Chaozhou, a seriously underrated culinary island!" Stroll among the 23 archways of Paifang Street, enjoy a pot of Kung Fu tea for 5 RMB, and try the same dishes featured in "A Bite of China." Eat 6 different meals every day! Save this food and shopping guide👇 📝Itinerary: Day 1: Paifang Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Guangji Bridge (night view) Day 2: Guangji Bridge - Han Wengong Ancestral Hall - Thai Buddhist Temple - Jiadi Lane Day 3: Longhu Ancient Village - Return trip 🏮【Paifang Street】The heart of the ancient city 🎫Admission: Free ⏰Suggestion: Start strolling in the evening (the lights are incredibly beautiful) An old street connected by 23 Ming and Qing dynasty archways ✨Three must-do things: 1️⃣Enjoy a rooftop afternoon tea at "Titao Coffee" 2️⃣ Buy souvenirs like old medicinal tangerines and yellow-skinned fermented soybeans (cheaper than at tourist attractions) 3️⃣ Take photos of the red walls of "Chaozhou Ancient City" (located near Jing Shang Matcha) 🍡 Recommended snack street: ▪️ Hu Rongquan Duck Egg Noodles ▪️ Lao Wei Ji Almond Tea ▪️ Qicongsong Licorice Fruit 🛕【Kaiyuan Temple】A thousand-year-old temple 🎫 Admission: Free ⏰ Recommended visit time: 1 hour The oldest temple in the Chaoshan region. Tang Dynasty architectural style, with thriving incense offerings. You can also buy a popular "lucky bag bracelet" (30 yuan). 🌉【Guangji Bridge】One of China's Four Ancient Bridges 🎫Ticket: 20 RMB (Half price for students) ⏰Light Show: Shows at 8 PM and 9 PM nightly. During the day, you can walk on the bridge to see the "Eighteen Shuttle Boats and Twenty-Four Isles". At night, watch the light show on the riverbank (free). Best viewing point: Hanjiang Bridgehead ⛰️【Han Wengong Ancestral Hall】Filming location for "Never Say Die" 🎫Ticket: Free (Reservations required) A Lingnan garden built to commemorate Han Yu. Climb the Shilang Pavilion for a panoramic view of Chaozhou. 📸"Oak Tree" The steps are great for taking photos. 🕌【Thai Buddhist Temple】Pretend you're in Thailand 🎫Admission: Free A magnificent Thai-style architectural complex. Dai ethnic costumes available for rent for photos (50 RMB/set). Recommended to go early in the morning for fewer crowds and better lighting. 🏘️【Jiadi Lane】Ming and Qing Dynasty Mansion Museum 🎫Admission: Free The essence of ancient Chaozhou residences. The "Daifudi" and "Zizhengdi" gates are exquisitely carved. At the end of the lane, you can experience intangible cultural heritage at the "Chaozhou Embroidery Studio". 🛶【Longhu Ancient Village】Little Jingzhou of Lingnan 🎫Gate Tickets: Free ⏰ Travel Time: 40 minutes by taxi from the city center A well-preserved thousand-year-old village Bluestone streets + ancestral halls + old shops Recommended Experiences: ▪️Grandma's handmade sugar-coated scallion pancakes ▪️Sitting and daydreaming by the ancient wharf ▪️Visiting the "Jinshi Di" old residence 🍜Food Map (organized by area): 📍Xima Road (Local Canteens): ✅Wu Jinping Snack Shop (Spring rolls 3 yuan) ✅Shibaqu Lao Er Fish Dumplings ✅Yongji Snack Shop (Salted egg yolk rolls) 📍Open Yuanlu: ✅Traditional Dessert (Duck Egg Dumplings) ✅Round Egg Rice Wine (Raw Marinated Rice Cake) ✅Shangxiping Salted Rice Cake (10 RMB/serving) 📍Nanjiao Road Night Market: ✅Guantang Brothers Beef Restaurant (60 RMB per person, eat until you're stuffed) ✅Fengchun Congee (Cold dishes with congee are amazing) 🚗Transportation Suggestions: ▪️Take the high-speed rail to "Chaoshan Station" and transfer to bus K1 ▪️Rent an electric scooter within the ancient city (50 RMB/day) ▪️Tuk-tuk tour of the ancient city (30 RMB/trip with guided tour) 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: ▪️Guesthouses within Paifang Street (200-300 RMB) ▪️Recommended: "Zaiyang Inn," an old-style arcade building. We stayed in a carved double room for 280 RMB/night, including a free Kung Fu tea experience. 💰Cost Breakdown (for two people): Accommodation: 560 RMB (2 nights) Food: 800 RMB (6 meals per day!) Entrance Fees & Transportation: 240 RMB (including car rental) Total: 1600 RMB (800 RMB per person!) 📌Chaozhou-Specific Tips: 1️⃣ The pontoon bridge at Guangji Bridge will be dismantled at 5 PM, so don't go too late. 2️⃣ Go to Guantang Town for fresh and cheap beef hot pot. 3️⃣ Drink herbal tea with snacks to prevent getting a sore throat (recommended: "Lao Wei Ji"). 4️⃣ Avoid the main street when buying souvenirs; Xima Road is more affordable. 5️⃣ There are daily activities for the Lunar New Year, check in advance. In Chaozhou, time moves slowly. A pot of tea can last an entire afternoon. A bowl of kueh teow can evoke homesickness. This is a city for those who cherish memories through their taste buds. 🌆 #ChaozhouTourism #ChaoshanFood #ABiteOfChina #AncientCityTravel #GuangjiBridge #PaifangStreet #WeekendGetaway #FoodGuide ✨"Where the smoke rises, there is the warmth of human life." Follow me to explore the culinary wonders of ancient China! 🔛
4 Days 3 Nights Budget Travel Guide (800 RMB per person) - Foodie's Choice 🚄 Money-Saving Transportation Methods • Major Transportation: Take the high-speed rail from Shenzhen/Guangzhou directly to Chaoshan Station (💰140 RMB/2 hours), then take bus K1/2 to Paifang Street (💰8 RMB, avoid unlicensed taxis!) • City Transportation: Shared electric scooters + walking (or walking). All attractions in the old town are within 1km! 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (50 RMB/night per person) • Retreat: Old House Guesthouse in Paifang Street (100+ RMB/night in the off-season, cheaper if you share a room) • Surprises in the Alleys: Zaiyang Inn, Qushe Hostel (Experience carved wooden windows + Kung Fu tea) 🍜 4 Days 3 Nights Eating Your Way Through Chaozhou Day 1: Paifang Street Walk + Night Tour of Guangji Bridge ✅ Breakfast: Twin Rice Noodle Rolls (💰15, perfect with soft-boiled egg and peanut sauce) ✅ Lunch: Zhenji Beef Offal Shop (💰20, incredibly delicious beef offal rice noodle soup) ✅ Afternoon Tea: Lao Wei Ji Almond Tea (💰10, hot and fragrant) ✅ Dinner: Guantang Brothers Beef Hot Pot (💰60, must-order: brisket and chuck) ✅ Late Night Snack: Qi Cong Song Licorice Fruit (💰15, Mango + Green Mango with Plum Powder) Day 2: Praying at Kaiyuan Temple + Street Stroll on Xima Road ✅ Breakfast: Hu Rongquan Duck Noodle Soup (💰10, Super Warm Sweet Soup) ✅ Lunch: Eel Rice Noodles on Yi'an Road (💰25, Full of Wok Hei) ✅ Snack: Wu Jinping Snack Shop on Xima Road (💰5, Spring Rolls + Red Peach Rice Cake) ✅ Dinner: Round Egg with Wine and Sauce (💰40, Mantis Shrimp + Blood Clams with White Congee) Day 3: Han Wengong Ancestral Hall + Thai Buddhist Temple Travel Tour ✅ Breakfast: Yingzhou Lion Head Goose (💰30, Braised Goose Rice) ✅ Lunch: Lao Mao Beef Hot Pot (💰50, Local Hidden Gem) ✅ Afternoon: Xie Huailiang Sesame Tea (💰6, absolutely delicious with fried tofu) ✅ Dinner: Guantang Original Fish Sashimi (💰60, shrimp sashimi + fish sashimi with sauce) Day 4: Buy souvenirs + leisurely return trip ✅ Morning: Han Shang Lou Dim Sum (Average price 💰40, shrimp dumplings are incredibly delicious) ✅ Souvenir: Quan Ji Pastries (💰15/box, fermented bean curd cake + mung bean cake) 📸 Free Photo Spots 1. Guangji Tower Night View (Lights up at 7 PM, stunning!) 2. Ji Lue Huang Ancestral Hall (Exquisite wood carvings, worth the 💰10 entrance fee) 3. Zaiyang Teahouse Arcade (Wear a cheongsam and instantly transform into a Republic-era lady) 4. West Lake Park (A local's strolling spot, full of local charm) #ChaozhouTravel #AJourneyLikeASong #TravelPhotographyWithoutShowingYourFace #SceneryOnTheRoad #RomanticTravelDestinationInChina
Chaozhou Two-Day, One-Night Travel Guide | Budget 2000 RMB | Food + Culture + Leisure Suitable for: Foodies, Culture Enthusiasts, Short Trips Budget Allocation: Transportation 500 RMB + Accommodation 400 RMB + Food 600 RMB + Entrance Fees/Others 500 RMB 📅 Day 1: Stroll Through the Ancient City + Chaoshan Food Tour 🚄 Transportation (Budget approx. 250 RMB/person) Departure City → Chaozhou: High-speed rail to Chaoshan Station is recommended (approx. 2 hours from Guangzhou/Shenzhen). From there, take a taxi or bus K1 to the city center (approx. 40 minutes, taxi approx. 50 RMB). City Transportation: Walking within the ancient city area + shared electric scooter (approx. 20 RMB/day). 🏨 Accommodation (Budget 400 RMB) Recommendation: Guesthouses near Paifang Street (such as "Zaiyang Inn" and "Alley Morocco"), 200 RMB/person/night, experience the charm of old houses. 🍜 Lunch (Budget 50 RMB/person) Recommended: "Zhenji Laowei Beef Offal" (beef offal rice noodles) + "Qicongsong Licorice Fruit" (a perfect way to cut through the richness). 🚶 Afternoon Itinerary Paifang Street (Free): Visit the 22 Ming and Qing dynasty archways and browse the creative shops. Kaiyuan Temple (Free): A thousand-year-old temple with thriving incense offerings. Guangji Bridge (20 RMB entrance fee): One of China's four ancient bridges; witness the spectacular "bridge dismantling after crossing the river" phenomenon in the evening (the pontoon bridge closes at 5:30 PM). 🍢 Dinner (Budget 100 RMB/person) Recommendations: Xima Road Snack Street (Locals' Favorite): "Wu Jinping Snack Shop" (Spring Rolls, Bamboo Shoot Cakes) "Shibaqu Laowei Fish Dumpling Shop" (Fish Noodles + Fish Dumpling Soup) "Hu Rongquan" (Duck Noodle Sweet Soup) 🌃 Night Tour Guangji Bridge Light Show (Free): Shows at 20:00 and 21:30 each; the night view of the Han River is stunning. Zaiyang Teahouse (50 RMB/person): Enjoy Chaozhou opera and Kung Fu tea, experiencing a slow-paced lifestyle. 📅 Day 2: In-depth Cultural Tour + Han River Scenery 🍲 Breakfast (Budget 20 RMB/person) Recommendations: "Shuangsheng Rice Noodle Rolls" (Chaozhou Peanut Sauce Rice Noodle Rolls) + "Xie Huailiang Sesame Tea" (Almond Tea with Fried Skewers) 🚶 Morning Itinerary Han Wen Gong Ancestral Hall (Free): A Lingnan garden commemorating Han Yu, offering panoramic views of the Han River. Thai Buddhist Temple (Free): Pretend you're in Thailand for great photos. 🍛 Lunch (Budget 80 RMB/person) Recommendation: "Guantang Brothers Beef Hot Pot" (80 RMB/person): Freshly sliced beef with satay sauce – a perfect match. A 20-minute taxi ride from the city center. 🛍️ Afternoon Itinerary Chaozhou Museum (Free): Learn about intangible cultural heritage such as Chaozhou embroidery and wood carving. Jiadi Lane (Free): A lane lined with Ming and Qing dynasty residences, perfect for taking photos. Souvenirs: Recommended: "Lao Wei Ji Almond Tea" and "Lin Quan Ji Chaozhou Three Treasures" (Lao Xiang Huang and Huangpi Douchi). 🚄 Return Trip (Budget 250 RMB/person) It is recommended to depart before 5:00 PM, allowing time for a taxi to Chaoshan Station. 💰 Total Cost Transportation: 500 RMB (round-trip high-speed rail + city tour) Accommodation: 400 RMB (characteristic guesthouse) Dining: 600 RMB (covers snacks + main meals) Entrance Fees/Others: 500 RMB (Guangji Bridge, teahouse experience, etc.) Total budget approximately 2000 RMB, flexible adjustments can save even more money! ⚠️ Tips Chaozhou snacks are served in small portions, so it's recommended to share with others to try more varieties. Avoid holidays, as weekends are crowded. Wear comfortable shoes, as walking on the ancient city's cobblestone streets can be tiring. Chaozhou is a "living" ancient city; slow down to truly experience its vibrant atmosphere! 🌟 #PlacesYouGetAskedAboutOnWeChat #GirlishGuesthouses #RoadScenery
Chaozhou 2 Days 1 Night Babysitter Guide | Itinerary + Food + Transportation All Covered Day 1: Core Route of the Ancient City 1. Kaiyuan Temple: The oldest temple in eastern Guangdong, blending architectural styles from multiple dynasties, free admission. 2. Paifang Street: The center of Chaozhou's ancient city, a pedestrian street combining shopping and dining, perfect for grabbing a snack along the way. 3. Yi Garden (Rao Zongyi Museum): 8 RMB admission, a Jiangnan-style garden, including the Rao Zongyi Academic Hall, ideal for a quiet stroll. 4. Guangji Tower + Guangji Bridge - Guangji Tower is free; Guangji Bridge admission is 20 RMB. After 5 PM, you can watch the "Crossing the River and Dismantling the Bridge" (floating bridge dismantling), and there's a light show at 8 PM. It's recommended to arrive at the riverbank near the lower water gate before 7:30 PM to secure a good spot. 5. Han Wengong Ancestral Hall: A shrine commemorating Han Yu, reservations required one day in advance via the WeChat official account "Chaowan Fengcheng", free admission. 6. Kaiyuan Temple Thai Buddha Hall Thai-style architecture, perfect for taking photos in Thai attire, free. Day 2 Cultural and Leisure Route 1. West Lake Park A long-established leisure park in Chaozhou, with fresh air in the morning; good for walks and boating, free. 2. Xu Fuma Mansion Admission 20 yuan. The residence of Xu Yu, the husband of Princess De'an of the Northern Song Dynasty, a rare Song Dynasty building in the Chaoshan region. 3. Zhenhai Tower A landmark of Chaozhou. The original tower was destroyed during the Xinhai Revolution; the current tower is a reconstruction on the original site, free. Must-Try Food List (Concentrated within the ancient city, within walking distance) Table: Restaurant Name | Recommended Dishes + Price Sichao Town Laowei Beef Offal (Huancheng West Road Branch) | Laowei Beef Offal | 25 RMB Laosi Wheat Cake | Red Bean Paste/Taro Paste Wheat Cake | 5 RMB Gancao Shijia (Xima Road Main Branch) | Optional Licorice Fruit | 18 RMB/jin Wu Jinping Snack Shop | Spring Pancake | 3 RMB Shibaqu Laowei Fish Dumpling Shop | Fish Noodles, Fried Dumplings, Soup | 20 RMB Sugar and Scallion Pancake | 8-10 RMB/piece Huayi Old Cinema Juice Ice (No. 88 Branch) | Avocado Yakult | 20 RMB Shun Nuomi Shop (Paifang Street Branch) | Mango Glutinous Rice Balls | 9 RMB/Durian Glutinous Rice Balls | 13 RMB Chao Tu Ji Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings (Paifang Street Main Branch) | Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings | 40 RMB/jin Nanmen Dashu Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings Small: 8 yuan / Large: 10 yuan Shunbo Fansha House (Yian Road Branch): Fansha Family Feast 26 yuan Kaiyuan Shangxiping Salted Rice Cake (Changli Branch): Salted Rice Cake 15 yuan Xiashuimen Licorice Fruit and Yellow Peel Tangerine Juice 15 yuan Practical Tips 1. Accommodation: Choose accommodation outside the ancient city (near Nanqiao Market and Kaiyuan Temple) for convenient walking around the ancient city and relatively easy parking (cars are prohibited inside the ancient city). 2. Transportation: - By high-speed rail to Chaoshan Station: Take bus K2 (9 yuan, about 1 hour to Paifang Street), or the tourist bus (15 yuan/person, departs when full), or a taxi for about 50-70 yuan. - By car: Navigate to Nanqiao Market parking lot and explore the ancient city on foot. 3. Avoid pitfalls: Han Wengong Ancestral Hall is crowded during holidays, remember to make reservations in advance; compare prices at different shops in the ancient city. #AncientTownsAndVillagesWorthVisiting #ChaoshanTourism #ChaozhouTravelGuide #ScenicSpotPhotographyGuide #ExhibitionsWithStunningPhotos