Chaozhou Ancient City 2-Day Itinerary: The Best Way to Explore the City

If being exiled to Lingnan is a punishment, I would be happy to stay in Chaozhou Ancient City forever. Chaozhou Ancient City was once a place of exile, comparable to Ningguta. "Old Mayor" Han Yu was exiled here. This cultural city with a history of over 1,600 years is home to many intangible cultural heritage sites and ancient buildings. The city is full of ancient streets and alleys, ancestral halls, and mansions. There are 9 national heritage sites and over 20 points of interest. Chaozhou Ancient City is a great place to visit, and it's not expensive. This is the deepest impression I have of Chaozhou Ancient City. You don't need to get up early to travel. A 2-day tour is the best way to explore Chaozhou Ancient City. 📸Must-visit spots 📍Kaiyuan Temple: Built in the Tang Dynasty (National 5A), a famous Buddhist site in eastern Guangdong 📍Guangji Bridge: Built in the Southern Song Dynasty (National 3A), a rare drawbridge 📍Jilue Huang Gong Ancestral Hall: Built in the Qing Dynasty (National 5A), with exquisite wood carvings 📍Paifang Street: 23 stone archways of Chaozhou Prefecture + Nanyang arcades 📍Han Wen Gong Ancestral Hall: The mountain gate is a filming location for the movie "Never Say Die" 📍Zaiyang Teahouse: A traditional Chaozhou teahouse where you can listen to opera and music during the New Year 📍Qinglong Temple + Tianhou Temple + Fenghuangzhou: Great places to see Chaozhou-style porcelain inlays 👣2-day walking route Day 1: West Lake Park ➡️ Xu Fu Ma Mansion ➡️ Huang Shang Shu Mansion ➡️ Zhenhai Tower ➡️ Zaiyang Teahouse ➡️ Jilue Huang Gong Ancestral Hall ➡️ Kaiyuan Temple ➡️ Paifang Street Day 2: Qinglong Temple ➡️ Fenghuangzhou (Tianhou Temple) ➡️ Thai Buddha Hall (Internet-famous spot) ➡️ Han Wen Gong Ancestral Hall ➡️ Guangji Bridge ➡️ Guangji Gate ➡️ East Gate Tianhou Temple 🅿️Parking: If you are driving, navigate to "Chaozhou Paifang Street". There is a parking lot nearby. 📌Tips: Chaozhou snacks and delicacies can be found on Xima Road. Dayin Street is where the locals live in Chaozhou Ancient City. It is full of life. The Internet-famous "💰Lai" check-in point is in Chaozhou West Lake. Navigate to "Longzhu Pavilion". The ancient city is open to the public for free. Guangji Bridge tickets are for one-way trips only. There are two light shows at night, at 8:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Navigate to the "Xia Shuimen" city gate.