CityWalk｜Jieyang Ancient City.

❤ Reason for recommendation:
Jieyang is a more low-key city among the three cities of Chaoshan. Compared with the commercial atmosphere of Shantou and Chaozhou, Jieyang appears more ancient, with a deep cultural heritage, and is also a city of Chaoshan food that is not known to the public.

If you want to take a CityWalk tour in the ancient city of Jieyang, here has compiled a roaming route, basically free attractions, ancient streets, arcades, temples and other places are perfect for photography.

One-day roaming route to the ancient city:
From Jinxianmen:
Enter the Gate ➡ Jieyang Forbidden City ➡ Jieyang Academy of Learning ➡ Confucius Temple Square ➡ City God Temple ➡ Thunder Temple ➡ Twin Peaks Temple ➡ Zhongshan Road ➡ Green Lion Cultural District, Old Town Story ➡ Da Copper Street ➡ Grass Street Xu ➡ Ding Richang's Former Residence ➡ Return to Zhongshan Road to find food

The attractions of the ancient city are connected to each other, free and easy to stroll. If you have enough time, you can also drive to Jieyang Tower for a tour.

📍Enter the Hsien Gate
The iconic city tower of Jieyang, which is also a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit, is known as one of the eight scenic spots of Jieyang. Under the lights at night, Jinxianmen appears elegant and moving.

📍Jieyang Forbidden City
Ancient stone wall site from the Yuan Dynasty.

📍Jieyang Academy (closed on Monday)
It is an unmissable photo spot in Jieyang, simple and grand, the temple's eaves are ornately decorated, you can feel a quiet beauty while strolling through the school palace in the light rain.

📍Cheng Wong Temple, Thunder God Temple
Temples and rituals are held here every year, and the eaves of the temples are decorated with inlaid porcelain.

📍Twin Peaks Temple
One of the eight scenic spots in Jieyang, it is famous for the "Twin Peaks Evening Bell". The two towers in the temple are charming at night. The main hall is currently being expanded, and the overall architectural style is Han and Tang style.

📍Zhongshan Road, Ta Copper Street
These old streets retain a strong and ancient atmosphere. Street vendors, children after school, and idle elderly people show the fireworks of urban life. There are also many authentic Chaoshan snacks hidden here.

📍Green Lion Cultural District, Old Town Story
There are old houses, old streets, small bridges and flowing water, as well as cultural murals and green lion culture displays.

[StopBoard] Parking Tips: Navigate to the Jinxian Commercial Pedestrian Street parking lot.