This is a living millennium-old ancient city where every brick and tile tells a story, and every meal is crafted with skill

【3 days 2 nights, about 4800 RMB per person! Chaozhou Guide: Millennium Prefecture City, Soul of Lingnan Flavor】

Day 1: Fly into **Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport** (or take the high-speed train to Chaoshan Station, round-trip transportation about 1200 RMB), private car transfer to a boutique guesthouse near the Ancient City Archway Street (such as Taolu, Panyuan, 700 RMB/night × 2 = 1400 RMB). In the afternoon, stroll along 【Archway Street】—23 Ming and Qing dynasty archways stand tall, check in at Guangji Gate and Guangji Bridge, climb the city wall to watch the sunset over the Han River. At night, tour the "One River, Two Banks," enjoy the light show and the intangible cultural heritage Bu Ma dance.

Day 2: Early morning visit to 【Kaiyuan Temple】—a millennium-old ancient temple in eastern Guangdong, feel the Tang dynasty charm. Then explore 【Jiadi Alley】to see the carved beams and painted rafters of official residences. For lunch, be sure to try the old brands: Abin Beef Hotpot, Laobin Rice Rolls, Hu Rongquan Spring Rolls. In the afternoon, experience intangible cultural heritage: make Chao embroidery or hand-pull a teapot yourself (experience class about 150 RMB). At dusk, climb Guangji Bridge to watch the night view of "Eighteen Shuttle Boats and Twenty-four Isles."

Day 3: Visit 【Longhu Ancient Village】(entrance fee 30 RMB)—a "model of Chaozhou residence," explore the Fangbo Mansion and Dafu Mansion, and feel the clan culture. Or replace with 【Raoping Green Island Villa】to get close to nature. Before returning, shop for souvenirs: salty rice cakes, fermented bean curd cakes, Phoenix Dancong tea, old medicinal tangerines.

💰Budget breakdown:
Airfare/High-speed train 2400 + Accommodation 1400 + Meals 600 + Attractions and experiences 300 + Local transportation 300 ≈ **4800 RMB**

📌Tips:
- Guangji Bridge "cross the river and dismantle the bridge" opens and closes at fixed times daily, avoid noon strong light for photos;
- For beef hotpot, choose "freshly slaughtered at midnight," recommended are Xinghua Wuji and Ajie Wuzhong;
- Choose Dancong tea by fragrance type: Duck Shit Aroma, Honey Orchid Aroma, Zhilan Aroma.

⚠️Warnings:
❌ "Free tasting" on Archway Street often leads to shopping, consume rationally;
❌ "In-depth guided tours" at the ancient village entrance have unclear charges, negotiate price in advance.

Three days and two nights, immerse yourself in Chaozhou. This is a living millennium-old ancient city, where every brick and tile tells a story, and every meal is crafted with skill. Come here, walk the archways, drink gongfu tea, eat beef, experience intangible cultural heritage, and savor the most authentic Lingnan culture and Chinese flavors at a slow pace.

Post by Radiant_234_Thompson | Oct 9, 2025