2024 Chaoshan district Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Just came back from Chaoshan, let me tell you some hard truths, it's recommended to watch this before you go

- You say 'really exciting', and I'm already at the real Shantou. Drinking authentic Chaoshan tea among the crowd in the small park Infected by the passionate 'Chinese War Dance' Yingge dance Watching the sun slowly set and dye the water into an orange sea~ - Of course, Chaoshan is not just about Shantou. When you're in Chaoshan, you must take a trip to Chaozhou~ Come see the 'bridge dismantling after crossing' at Guangji Bridge Look at the largest archway street Then have a steaming hot pot of congee and beef hot pot - 👉How to play❓ Chaoshan 2️⃣ days 1️⃣ night travel itinerary: Day1 Shantou Intangible Cultural Heritage Tour Catholic Church - Cunxin Shantang - Guanyin Temple - Small Park - Houxi Village/Fenggang Village Yingge dance and other performances - Day2 Chaozhou ancient city citywalk Qinglong Ancient Temple - Guangji Bridge - Guangji Tower - Archway Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Zhenhai Tower - Guangji Tower night view - 👉Where to take photos❓ 1️⃣Guanyin Temple: The busiest rooftop in the country is right here, where Chinese classical literature is carved by craftsmen, exquisitely beautiful. - 2️⃣Small Park: The buildings here are very Hong Kong style, and you can take classic photos of the Small Park window view from the second floor of kcoffee - 3️⃣Yingge Dance: Yingge dance performances are available throughout the first lunar month, you can check in advance which village starts the parade! - 4️⃣Guangji Bridge: The prototype of 'bridge dismantling after crossing', a section of it is connected by chained boats, which are dismantled at sunset - 5️⃣Qinglong Ancient Temple: You can come here to ask for spiritual qian, it is said to be very effective~ - 6️⃣Chaozhou Ancient City: The night view of the ancient city is beautiful, and the Archway Street looks amazing when shot with a telephoto lens - 👉How to get there❓ Chaoshan has a high-speed rail station, and you can also fly directly. Chaoshan is mainly divided into Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang, each with different stations. If you have a car, it would be more convenient to drive. -

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Chaoshan and Shatou places of interest

Relive cultural experiences in Chaoshan. Gem location for food and historical tradition.

Here's a 4-day, 3-night Chaozhou-Shantou itinerary that was a hit on social media.

Recently, I went to Chaozhou-Shantou for 4 days and 3 nights, and did a city walk 🚶, shopping, eating, and playing. Here are some honest tips to help you avoid the pitfalls! [Features] The attractions in Chaozhou-Shantou are average, but the food is amazing! Many people go to Chaozhou-Shantou just for the food, and the attractions are secondary... Chaozhou👉🏻 Visit the ancient city, where the attractions are concentrated Shantou👉🏻 Arcade, more prosperous than Chaozhou, with even better food Nan'ao Island👉🏻 Sea view, honestly, it's not as good as Southeast Asia, don't believe the project of going out to sea to see the jelly sea, it's a scam! [Copy directly] DAY1️⃣ Chaozhou (✈️ to Jieyang Airport, it's most convenient to take a ride-hailing car directly to Chaozhou city, the airport bus is 30 per person) Guantang Beef - Chaozhou West Lake - Sesame Tea - Paifang Street Sugar Onion Thin Cake - Chaozhou Raw Marinated - Guangji Tower - Guangji Bridge Night View DAY2️⃣ Depart for Shantou in the morning for a day trip Beef Double Rice (there are several nearby restaurants that can be substituted) - Ruru Glutinous Rice Shop - Longan Tofu Pudding (I think it's average) - Shantou Hostel - Plaza Ferry - Chen Youyou Night Tea - Jide Sweet Soup (highly recommended!!! Taro Milk Snow Ice) DAY3️⃣ Bus 161A🚌 direct to Nan'ao Island🏝️ 15 per person It is recommended to rent an electric bike for 60 per day, check in at 23°N - Bamboo Bay Beach Note: Most beaches are similar, Bamboo Bay has the fewest people and the most beautiful scenery, don't go to the 280 per person jelly sea project, they take you to an island 40 minutes by boat from Nan'ao Island, the conditions are bad and it's a scam! DAY4️⃣ Longyan South Road Food Street - Return Rice Noodles - Longan Ice - Fansa House 🚩About accommodation🏠 Stay near the ancient city in Chaozhou, within walking distance. Stay near MixC in Shantou, convenient to go anywhere. 🚩About transportation Jieyang Airport, Chaozhou, and Shantou, the best choice for transportation between the three places is ride-hailing! For transportation in each city, shared electric bikes are the best, it's recommended to buy a multi-trip card, it's definitely worth it! Chaozhou-Shantou is the world of electric bikes!

I love Chaozhou

Although Chaozhou doesn't have a subway station, there are many unique shops along the pedestrian street, making it very convenient to explore. There are also many special snacks and handicrafts with distinctive Chinese cultural characteristics, and I bought many as souvenirs. The light show at Guangji Bridge at night is also very characteristic of China and worth seeing. There are also many photo spots around.

You can now enjoy Chaozhou beef hot pot on Xindian Central Street!!

Harbin's autumn is perfect for hot pot. The health hot pot Chaozhou beef pot is a must-try. The beef is fresh and original. It's so delicious that you'll be amazed. The price is also very affordable. You can enjoy an authentic Chaozhou hot pot for about CNY 50 per person. Let's go there during the National Day holiday~ Heizunniu Chaozhou Beef Hot Pot

[Chaoshan Food Tour] Explore the exquisite flavors of the "World Food Capital".

🌟 Chaoshan, a magical place awarded the "World Food Capital" by the United Nations, not only has mouth-watering food, but also rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery. 🏰 Chaozhou Ancient City, Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge, each place is a witness to history, known as "a living ancient city". 🏞️ Shantou Old City, the small park with the style of the Republic of China, takes you back to that era full of charm. 🏝️ Nan'ao Island, lighthouse, beach, sunrise, this is a relaxing island paradise. 🍲 Chaoshan cuisine, fermented bean curd chicken wings, sand-flipped taro, oyster pancakes, beef balls, etc., each dish is a feast for the taste buds. 🗺️ Recommended route: Chaozhou→Longhu Ancient Village→Danfuyuan→Paifang Street→Guangji Bridge→Han Wengong Temple Shantou→Small Park→Chaoshan History Museum→Longyan Road Food Street Nan'ao Island→Changshanwei Lighthouse→Windmill Mountain→Tropic of Cancer Landmark→Qing'ao Bay Beach 🚗 Traffic tips: Free travel and self-driving are the best ways to explore Chaoshan, but considering the scattered attractions, it is recommended to hire a local private custom travel butler to save time and enjoy a perfect journey. 🍽️ Must-eat food list: Beef hot pot, Chaoshan poison—raw pickles, casserole porridge, brine goose, sugar onion pancakes, salt water cakes, licorice fruit, etc., every bite is the taste of Chaoshan. 🌈 Chaoshan, a food island, a cultural treasure house, a natural paradise. There is not only food here, but also beautiful scenery and traditional folk customs. It is a destination that every traveler should not miss. 📸 Bring your camera, record every beautiful scenery and every dish in Chaoshan, and make this trip an unforgettable memory. 🌟 This holiday, let us explore the exquisite flavors of the "World Food Capital" in Chaoshan together!

Special forces citywalk to explore three major tourist cities in five days

Turn the places you want to go into the roads you've walked🚶‍♀️ Itinerary: Shantou (one and a half days) ⬇️ Chaozhou (one day) ⬇️ Xiamen (two and a half days) DAY1⃣️: Morning: Arrive at Shantou high-speed train station🚄 by high-speed train, take a taxi to the hotel to drop off luggage, stay near the small park, and first check in at Shantou small park Nearby delicacies of the small park: 1⃣️ A cup of Chao tea (so-so) 2⃣️ Lao Ma Gong zong balls 3⃣️ Sugar onion thin pancake Afternoon: Shantou hostel (check in) ➡️ Xiti Wharf (stroll around, the breeze is very comfortable) ➡️ Cruise🚢 (go in the evening to see the sunset🌄) ➡️ Square old brand bean curd sweet soup Evening: Xinghua Wu Ji beef hot pot🍲 (friend recommended: Bao Ni beef hot pot restaurant) ➡️ Pressurized fruit juice ice (incredibly delicious, regret not drinking more) ➡️ Return to the small park to check in the night view DAY2⃣️: Purely eating: Xiao Wu rice noodle roll (salty) ➡️ He Shun beef (delicious😋) Afternoon: Take the high-speed train🚄 to Chaozhou (high-speed train station: Chaoshan station). After getting off the high-speed train, you need to take a taxi to Paifang Street, go to the hotel to drop off luggage after arriving at Paifang Street, and then wander around Paifang Street (feel the fireworks) ➡️ Chaozhou West Lake (open 8:00-22:00) check in the Qian Lai Qian Lai expression pack ➡️ Night tour of Guangji Bridge (looked at the entrance) DAY3⃣️: Morning: Chaozhou Prefecture City (check in for photos) ➡️ Kick Peach Coffee ➡️ Ji Tu Yi An fermented bean curd chicken wings ➡️ Thai Buddha Temple Afternoon: 🚄 to Xiamen North Station, then take the subway to the city center, it is not recommended to stay in Zengcuo'an‼️ It is recommended to stay near Zhongshan Road Evening: Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street ➡️ Eat 1980 roast meat zong from the meat zong and satay noodles family (regret not eating two more bowls) ➡️ Ba Shi (eat A Jie's five-spice) ➡️ Huangcuo Beach DAY4⃣️ Morning: Gulangyu ➡️ Eat Chen Bo Min Yue rice noodle roll and satay noodles Afternoon: Jimei School Village (very large with many check-in spots) DAY5⃣️: Morning: Nanputuo Temple Noon: Sha Po Wei Afternoon: Return trip Xiamen delicacies: 1⃣️1980 roast meat zong 2⃣️ A Jie's five-spice 3⃣️ A Ming oyster omelette 4⃣️ Taro Bun King 5⃣️ Eight Grandmas All of the above can be eaten on Zhongshan Road~ Not very specific, just a rough itinerary (no criticism if not liked)

The new chaoshan high speed train station, very easy to get around from guangdong province. The food

The food in chaoshan is very good. The museum in shantou also good they talked about the shantou people in the past and why they needed to immigrants to other asian countries, especially thailand and malaysia. The river view is also stunning. For the street food, the best food that u don’t miss should be beef noodles and beef meatball. This menu is very special from other city in China

Someone has finally organized the Chaoshan Welcoming the Lord event

🎉 The pinnacle of the festive atmosphere‼️ A grand collection of Chaoshan Lantern Festival activities👇 "In February, the whole country is back to work, only Chaoshan is still celebrating the New Year." If you missed the Spring Festival in Chaoshan, there's still the Lantern Festival🧨 For friends planning to spend the Lantern Festival in Chaoshan, we have prepared this activity check-in timetable for you💯 There are activities such as Welcoming the Lord, Lantern Festival, English Song and Dance, Pig Racing, and more. Don't miss out if you want to experience the Lantern Festival atmosphere in Chaoshan✨ - 🐉 On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month (2.22), there will be a dragon parade 📍 Cultural Square of Maozhi Community, Shangrao Town, Raoping County, Chaozhou City The dragon soars in a prosperous era, are you ready to dance with the dragon?💃🕺 🏮 From the fourteenth to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month (2.23, 2.24), there will be a Lantern Festival 📍 Dachanglong Village, Puning City Lanterns hung high, illuminating your New Year wishes, come and celebrate the lanterns!🥳 🐉 On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month (2.24), there will be a dragon dance performance 📍 Fengling Village, Sanrao Town, Raoping County, Chaozhou City Graceful dragon dance, how can Chaoshan's festival be without dragon dancing? Come and feel the charm of this tradition!🌟 🎆 On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month (2.24), there will be fireworks and fire dragons in Puzhai 📍 Puzhai Town, Fengshun County, Meizhou City Fireworks and fire dragons intertwine, making the night as splendid as a fairy tale!🌌 🥁 On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month (2.24), there will be a traditional dragon dance and drum parade 📍 Yangcipu Village, Raoyang Town, Raoping County, Chaozhou City & Lanwu She Ethnic Village, Raoyang Town The drums and gongs resound, the dragon parade marches, the tradition of Chaoshan awaits your experience!👯‍♀️ 🐷 From the fifteenth to the eighteenth day of the first lunar month (2.24-27), there will be a Pig Racing event 📍 Xinheng Town, Jiedong County, Jieyang City & Guanshan Village, Chenghai District, Chaozhou City Pig racing, full of joy, the Lantern Festival in Chaoshan should be this lively!🐖 🔥 On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month (2.25), there will be a fire jumping event to welcome the Lord 📍 Zhanlong West Village, Zhanlong Town, Puning City Flames leap, a test of courage, do you dare to take the challenge?😎 🕺 On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month (2.25), there will be English Song and Dance 📍 Mashan Village, Puning City English songs soar, dancing youth, do you feel the rhythm of Chaoshan?💃 🎋 On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month (2.25), there will be a Sugarcane Alley folk activity 📍 Xikou Village, Linxi Town, Chaozhou City Stroll through the sugarcane alley, a sweet tradition, come and enjoy this sweetness!🍬 The Lantern Festival in Chaoshan is not just a festival, but also a cultural heritage, a longing for a good life.🏮🐲👫 Come to Chaoshan and experience this unique festive atmosphere!

Chaosan musical performance

Truly amazing display of sight and sound of the Chaosan at the bridge nightly at 8 pm. A 10 mins display that is so awesome and captivating. It is walking distance from the West Yuan street where there are many street food. It is nice at this time of the year as it is quite cooling.

Is everyone here? Only Chaoshan is still celebrating the New Year

🔥💫Chaoshan's night, a different kind of fireworks! Dancing in the flames, each bonfire is a trial ground for courage. 🔥Feel the passion that shakes the heart, each step is taken to the rhythm of ancient times. 🌟This is not just a bonfire jumping event, this is the stage for the soul of Chaoshan, a profound tribute to tradition. ✨Are you ready to join me in the light of the fire to find that shocking experience? 💥👣Let our steps dance in the light of the fire, and reignite our heartbeat in this ancient custom! 💥 In the eyes of Chaoshan people, deities are present everywhere. The people of Chaoshan collectively refer to various deities as 'Lord'. Asking for the Lord's protection is a way of praying for the blessing of the gods. Worshiping the Lord is a traditional folk custom and folk religious cultural activity in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province.

Chaozhou British song and dance, so good it makes you scream!

Chaozhou region·Guangdong 👀Come and feel the unique charm of Chaozhou culture💃! 📸Enjoy the wonderful British song and dance performance, feel the strong folk atmosphere🎊. 🌳Stroll through the ancient Chaozhou village, appreciate the charm of history🛤. 🍲Taste the authentic Chaozhou cuisine (raw pickles are very delicious), let your taste buds enjoy😋!

Four days and four nights travel guide to Nanao Island, Chaoshan

On the third day of our itinerary, we were still in the Chaoshan area, starting a series of exciting explorations. At noon, we queued for a long time and finally tasted the Chaoshan specialty beef and beef brisket double rice. The meat was tender and juicy, it was incredibly delicious! In the afternoon, we went to the Panshi Scenic Area on the opposite side of the river. We chose to take the cable car up the mountain. Although the time was not long, overlooking the entire scenic area from a high altitude, the scenery was magnificent. Unfortunately, when we wanted to take the slide down the mountain, we were told that the slide tickets were sold out, which was a bit regrettable. Later, we visited the Chaoshan Museum and had a deeper understanding of the history of Chaoshan. In the evening, we took the ferry back to the opposite side of the river and tasted the famous local Xinghua Wuji, which was indeed well-deserved and delicious! 🚠🏞️🎢 On the fourth day, we went straight to Nanao Island. We rented an electric car, which was convenient for us to shuttle freely on the island. In half a day, we rode a big circle and enjoyed the beautiful coastline on the east side of Nanao Island. The sea view of Nanao Island is really too charming! Back in Shantou, we tasted the local fruit juice ice, which was both cooling and thirst-quenching! 🏖️🍹 At noon on the fifth day, we ate traditional rice noodles and then said goodbye to Chaoshan and returned to Xiamen. Overall, the trip to Chaoshan was very worthwhile! Not only were the hotel and dining prices affordable, but we were also able to experience the unique food culture of Chaoshan firsthand. The magnificent sea view of Nanao Island was a surprise for us. This trip made me fall in love with Chaoshan, and I will definitely share this wonderful experience with more people! 🌴🍜🌊

Chao shan

Very nice view.

Chaoshan historical and cultural centre

A must see place when you visited Chaoshan. So much to see and learnt about the development of Chaoshan.

Chaoshan is not a city.

I’ve always thought Chaoshan was a city and only learned that it’s a region composed of 3 main cities when planning to explore it. The 3 are namely Jieyang 揭阳, Shantou 汕头and Chaozhou 潮州。 Definitely a foodie’s paradise. It’s cheap, varied and delicious. It has something for everyone - fresh seafood being a coastal region, excellent meat - think Chaoshan beef hotpots and tasty fresh veggies. A lot of focus on the produce quality. I split my trip between Chaozhou and Shantou. If you are short on time, I’d advise to only go to Shantou. If you have time, do both. Go to Chaozhou mostly for food, history, tradition architecture and cute alleyways. Go to Shantou for history and culture as well but with more youth energy, trendy cafes, food fusions and it just has more to do. Also consider Nan’ao island which is close to Shantou. I flew from Shanghai to the Chaoshan regional airport which is close to Jieyang. Took didis to travel between Chaozhou and Shantou - Driving is the most convenient to move between the 3. Then took a public bus to go to Nan’ao. Photos above are a mix of Shantou and Chaozhou. I personally really enjoyed the relaxed vibe of the area. #tripblazers #wecreate #chaoshan #chaozhou #shantou #foodie

In the winter, the tidal beef hot pot began to smell in the tides and the country. The Chaoshan beef hot pot is really a gift for the Chaoshan people to give to the winter. Everyone who has eaten the Chaoshan beef hot pot will be so sighed: Will the Chaoshan people eat cows like this? Beef is not only fresh, but also delicious under the hands of the Chaoshan people! Why is the tidal beef so cow? 1. First of all, the Chaoshan beef hot pot has a sign that it is now sold at 2. Secondly, the Chaoshan beef hot pot pays attention to the knife. The knife cutter for cutting beef is very particular. It must be cut by hand. The kind of machine cut can't be swallowed. There are many points for hand cutting, the thickness should be moderate, and some masters are thin and thin. This kind of meat is light and tender, and some masters have a thick style and are very satisfying. 3. There is also the classification of beef the beef on the table is finely sorted. The meat quality and taste are different in different parts, and the price is different. There is a special plate of fat meat, there is a special plate of meat, chest meat, and a variety of dishes. Tide of the Chaoshan people, the collection of 16 parts is called "the whole cow feast". Each part pays attention to the order of sputum: from thin to fat, five-toe - key handle - spoon skin - snowflake - dragon - fat - chest sputum. In this way, the soup base will maintain a refreshing, sweet taste, and the meat will be smashed with other ingredients.

The welcoming lord is a folk ritual culture activity in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. The Chaoshan people call the gods a master, the local folks are worshipped by many gods, and each village has its own god. At the beginning of each year, the Chaoshan area has the custom of welcoming the old man, that is, to invite the gods out of the temple, to march in the village, to hold a worship ceremony in one place, and then to return to the temple for placement. "Welcome to the lord" is very very lively, you can come out to play with friends, take the flag during the day, take the standard, lift the master, there is a lantern in the evening, there is a "big play" to see, and Things can be eaten.

Among them, the Chaoshan beef hot pot can be regarded as a clear stream of the hot pot, because its practice and taste are different from other hot pots. Every time you eat a tidal beef hot pot, you will refresh your knowledge of beef. You can subdivide the beef so that it is only the Chaoshan people. The tidal people's research on beef is also reflected in the time control. The most famous Chaoshan beef hot pot shop Bahe Lihai remembered the boss: "Hai Kee's beef will ensure that it is served within 6 hours after slaughter. ! "Therefore, beef will bring its own addictive sweetness. But the freshness here is not as fast as possible. The taste of the cow after slaughter, whether it is taste or taste, will change over time.