Don't go to Shantou, Jieyang is also delicious
by Dream_890_Turner
Jan 8, 2025
If you want to visit the ancient city, check out this City Walk route:
West Lake ➡️ Qingshi Cultural District ➡️ Old City Story ➡️ Copper Street ➡️ Grass Street ➡️
Xu Lantern Festival ➡️ Shishi Bridge ➡️ Ding Richang's Former Residence ➡️ Zhongshan Road Leishen Temple ➡️ City God Temple ➡️ Shuangfeng Temple ➡️ Confucius Temple Square ➡️ Jieyang Xuegong ➡️ Jieyang Forbidden City ➡️ Pedestrian Street ➡️ Jinxian Gate
Free and fun, you might even see a lion or dragon dance along the way
The route is very short, with only 3–5 minutes of walking between attractions
Attractions are connected, so you won't get lost
If you're driving, we recommend parking on Xihu Road, which is free and has plenty of space
If you want to try some local food, check out these 10 snacks:
·Sweet Soup (Hanci Sweet Soup)
·Steamed Dumplings (Linji Steamed Dumplings)
·Oyster Omelet (South Gate Oyster Omelet)
·Beef Brisket Noodles (Dongpan Handmade Noodles)
·Fermented Bean Curd Cake (Backstreet Boys)
·Almond Tea (Xihu Old Store Almond Tea)
·Eel Noodles (Next to Xiongcuige)
·Seafood Dry Noodles (Xiaobo Cake Noodles)
·Beef Cake Soup (Zhangcuozhai)
·Rice Noodles with Stew (Ruixing Rice Noodles)
·There are many local delicacies, and you don't have to eat at a specific restaurant. Many good restaurants don't have signs, so just follow the locals.
Jieyang specialty gift recommendations
1. Fried Taro, Sweet Potato, Purple Sweet Potato
2. Authentic Mung Bean Cake
3. Lard Candy
4. Ping Pong Cake
5. Fermented Bean Curd Cake
6. Crispy Dumplings
7. Sugar Onion Pancakes
8. Southern Sugar, Bean Cake, Fried Dough Twists
Cultural performances: Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Yingge Dance, Fire Jumping
Transportation and Accommodation
If you're driving, check the map in advance and park a little further away!
If you're taking the high-speed rail, you can ride a shared bike. The attractions are all close together, and we recommend staying near Jinxian Gate or the city center.
·Jieyang Tower
·Huangqi Mountain
·Jieyang Museum
·Jiexi Huanglong Temple
·Mianhu Jiefang Road
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