Chaozhou Travel Guide: Attractions and Food

⛺【Attractions】 ⛩️ Paifang Street (Opening hours: All day; Admission: Free) A historic street with many delicious foods and souvenirs. The street is lined with many paifang and ancient buildings. The night view is stunning. 📜 Hanwengong Temple (Opening hours: 08:30–17:00; Admission: Free) A temple built in memory of Han Yu, with a rich cultural atmosphere. 🏞️ Danfu Courtyard (Opening hours: 08:00–17:30; Admission: 💰40) A courtyard full of precious cultural relics and artworks, with a strong cultural atmosphere. 🛕 Kaiyuan Temple (Opening hours: 07:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00; Admission: Free) An ancient Buddhist temple with a tranquil and solemn atmosphere. You can admire the ancient buildings and enjoy the delicious food nearby. 🌉 Guangji Bridge (Opening hours: 10:00–16:30; Admission: 💰20) One of the four ancient bridges in China. The view is different during the day and at night. The light show is spectacular. 🏯 Guangji Tower (Opening hours: All day; Admission: Free) A landmark of Chaozhou. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city. 🕍 Thai Buddha Hall (Opening hours: 08:30–16:30; Admission: Free) A hall full of Thai style. A great place to take photos. 🌳 West Lake Park (Opening hours: 08:00–22:00 (last entry at 22:00); Admission: Free) A great place to relax, with a beautiful view of the lake and mountains and many pavilions. 🎍 Yiyuan Garden (Opening hours: 9:00–17:00; Admission: 💰8) A small garden full of traditional Chaozhou culture. 🍩【Must-try Food】 1. Beef hot pot🥘: A Chaozhou specialty. The beef is fresh and tender. 2. Oyster omelet🦪: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The oysters are fresh and delicious. 3. Rice noodle roll🍜: Smooth and chewy, served with special sauce and side dishes. 4. Duck mother dumpling🍡: A sweet soup with various fillings to choose from. 5. Licorice fruit🍈: Fresh fruit with licorice juice. Sweet and sour. 6. Spring pancake🌯: A thin pancake with various fillings. Crispy and delicious. 🚌【Transportation】 Chaozhou has convenient transportation. You can choose from buses, taxis, and shared bikes. 🏨【Accommodation】 You can choose to stay near Paifang Street, which is convenient for sightseeing and food, and has many unique accommodations. You can also choose to stay in the city center, which is cost-effective and has convenient transportation. Or you can choose to stay by the Han River, where you can enjoy the river view and the pleasant environment.