Don't go to Shantou, Jieyang is also delicious
by Dream_890_Turner
Jan 8, 2025
Jieyang should be a relatively unpopular city in the Chaoshan area, but you must go there if you have time to see the houses, the old streets, and eat beef! !
It is really easy to travel in Jieyang. There are many attractions and you can visit them all in half a day! !
✅Jieyang Tower - As the symbol of Jieyang City, Jieyang Tower is a pavilion imitating the architectural style of the Han Dynasty. It is 38 meters high, with two floors on the city platform and three floors on the pavilion, which is majestic and magnificent.
✅Jieyang Palace - With a history of more than 800 years, Jieyang Palace is the highest institution of learning in ancient Jieyang. It is also the largest Confucian temple with the most supporting buildings in Lingnan area.
✅Chenghuang Temple - The Chenghuang Temple with the longest history, largest scale and best preserved in Guangdong Province, with strong incense and divination results.
✅Jinxian Gate - A landmark building in Jieyang, Jinxian Gate is brightly lit at night, and Chaozhou opera performances can be seen on the gate tower.
✅Shuangfeng Temple - the largest ancient temple in Jieyang, famous for its evening bells, and one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Jieyang.
✅Qingshi Cultural Tourism Scenic Area - Experience Jieyang's intangible cultural heritage Qingshi culture, take a boat trip on the river, and check in at the teahouse district.
🚗Transportation Guide
Airplane: Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, take a taxi to the city center for about 30-40 minutes.
High-speed rail/train: Jieyang Station (close to the city), Huilai Station, Jieyang Airport Station, transfer to bus/taxi to the city.
🍱Food recommendations
Puning rice noodle rolls, casserole porridge, beef strips, oyster pancakes, belly button cakes, braised food, Puning dried tofu, bean paste chicken, raw marinated seafood, Huilai lychees, Longjiang pork trotter rice, crispy tofu, Puning bananas, etc.
🏠Accommodation suggestions
Near Jieyang Academy and Jinxian Gate: close to the ancient city attractions, with convenient transportation.
Near Luqian Night Market and Wanda Plaza: a commercial district with many delicious foods.
Post by Dream_890_Turner | Jan 8, 2025












