Chaozhou weekend getaway guide! High-speed trains to World Heritage-level buildings and a culinary adventure
by Jasminehh
Sep 12, 2025
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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~
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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
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👉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
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Day2 Chaozhou ancient city citywalk
Qinglong Ancient Temple - Guangji Bridge - Guangji Tower - Archway Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Zhenhai Tower - Guangji Tower night view
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👉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.
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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
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3️⃣Yingge Dance: Yingge dance performances are available throughout the first lunar month, you can check in advance which village starts the parade!
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4️⃣Guangji Bridge: The prototype of 'bridge dismantling after crossing', a section of it is connected by chained boats, which are dismantled at sunset
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5️⃣Qinglong Ancient Temple: You can come here to ask for spiritual qian, it is said to be very effective~
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6️⃣Chaozhou Ancient City: The night view of the ancient city is beautiful, and the Archway Street looks amazing when shot with a telephoto lens
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👉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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