Jieyang City Travel Attractions

Jieyang Four Days and Three Nights, ¥2500 Per Person, A Real Budget Travel Guide for Four People Revealed! Dear family! The four of us, Guangdong university students, just returned from Jieyang. ✅ Four people ✅ Four days and three nights ✅ All-inclusive food, accommodation, transportation, and attraction tickets Total cost only ¥9,860! Less than ¥2,500 per person. Even my "money-saving maniac" roommate said: This trip was a total win! Today, I’m giving you a 【copyable high cost-performance travel guide】, ✅ Visit all the core attractions ✅ Taste authentic local food ✅ Stay comfortably without pitfalls Hand-in-hand, I’ll teach you how to enjoy Jieyang with a "ten-thousand-yuan experience" on a budget of 10,000 yuan! Itinerary Overview (Four people · Comfortable pace) Days Main Itinerary Recommended Reasons Day 1 Arrive in Jieyang → Check in near Jin Xian Gate → Afternoon visit Xuegong (Confucius Temple) + Chenghuang Temple → Evening Qilou Night Market + Late-night Afar Fish Dumplings Easy start to the trip, great nighttime atmosphere Day 2 Hike Huangqi Mountain Forest Park → Lunch at Wufang Mutton → Afternoon Huilai Shenquan Port + Haijiao Ganquan → Late-night raw marinated seafood stall Natural scenery + seaside charm in one day Day 3 Explore Jinghai Ancient City Wall → View Turtle Mountain Island from afar → Boat ride in Puning Nanxi Water Town + Old houses photo shoot → Evening dried tofu hotpot Off-the-beaten-path spots + deep cultural experience Day 4 Breakfast Pingpong Cake + Souvenir shopping → Return Warm ending, go home satisfied Features: No rushing, no group tours, deep and slow travel, emphasizing a "relaxed feeling." Cost Breakdown (Total: ¥9,860｜Per person ¥2,465) Item Total Cost Notes Round-trip high-speed train tickets ¥2,400 Guangzhou South ↔ Jieyang Station, second class seat, discount for early booking City transportation (taxi + bus) ¥500 Mainly four-person carpool, very cost-effective per ride with Didi split Accommodation × 3 nights ¥1,800 Boutique homestays/inns near Jin Xian Gate, average ¥600/night (two twin rooms) Meals × 4 days ¥4,160 Three meals + snacks + late-night meals daily, about ¥260 per person per day, eat until you’re full Tickets and others ¥1,000 Xuegong reservation fee, boat rides, kung fu tea experience, and other miscellaneous Total ¥9,860 Only ¥2,465 per person Conclusion: 10,000 yuan is more than enough, and you can even eat quite decently! Must-Visit Attractions (Free admission included, money-saving tips) Jieyang Xuegong (Confucius Temple) Address: Intersection of Han Ci Road, Rongcheng District Admission: Free (advance reservation via official WeChat required) Highlights: The largest existing Confucius Temple complex in Guangdong, built in the Southern Song Dynasty; The Dacheng Hall with red walls and golden tiles, perfect for photos in Hanfu; Rich cultural atmosphere, ideal for shooting cultural documentaries. Best photo time: Enter before 8:00 AM, soft light and no disturbance. Jin Xian Gate City Tower & Qilou Old Street Address: City center, Rongcheng District Admission: Free (Climbing tower for view ¥5/person) Highlights: One of Jieyang’s eight scenic spots, “Qiao Lou Xiao Jiao,” remains of a Ming Dynasty ancient city gate; Great atmosphere after lights come on at night, a favorite spot for locals to stroll; Surrounded by many snacks, very pleasant to eat while walking. Recommended snacks: Lao Wu Duck Soup Noodles, Licorice Guava, Sugar Onion Pancake Huangqi Mountain Forest Park Address: Northern suburb of the city Admission: Free Highlights: Climb to the top for panoramic views of Jieyang city and the confluence of three rivers; Ancient sites like Luyun Temple, Jade Emperor Pavilion, and cliff inscriptions; Well-maintained trails, suitable for light hiking and nature photography. Photo spot: Main peak viewing platform for city panorama, best at dawn or dusk. Huilai Shenquan Port & Haijiao Ganquan Address: Shenquan Town, Huilai County Admission: Free Highlights: “Haijiao Ganquan” is a Qing Dynasty ancient well, said to cure all diseases; Fishing boats lined up at the port, sunset views are like paintings; You can ask fishermen for a short sea trip (about ¥50/person). Photo tip: Use telephoto to capture silhouettes of returning fishing boats with reef foreground for storytelling. Jinghai Ancient City Wall (Ming Dynasty Anti-Wokou Site) Address: Jinghai Town, Huilai County Admission: Free Highlights: A coastal defense fortress built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, well preserved; The city wall is about 2 kilometers long, walk through history; View Turtle Mountain Island and feel the sea breeze. Must-shoot spots: West Gate Tower, broken walls, sunrise over the sea. Puning Nanxi Water Town Address: Nanxi Town, Puning City Admission: Free (Boat ride ¥30/person) Highlights: “Little Wuzhen of Lingnan,” with crisscrossing waterways and clusters of old houses; Ride bamboo rafts through water alleys, listen to boatwomen humming Chaozhou opera; Aerial shots during rapeseed flower bloom in spring are stunning. Best time: 6-7 AM, misty like an ink painting. Jinggang Village Sanshan King Ancestral Temple & Ancient Residential Area Address: Jieyang Airport Economic Zone Admission: Free Highlights: Representative of Chaoshan ancestral hall culture, exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters; Deep alleys, well-preserved gray sculpture and colorful paintings; Very few tourists, every shot looks like a documentary masterpiece. Must-Eat List, Spend Little but Eat Like a "Rich Person" Name Recommended Shop Per Person Must-Try Dish Wufang Mutton Wufang Village Old Brand ¥60 Mutton brisket pot, lamb blood soup, tastes better dipped in fermented bean curd Longjiang Pig Trotter Rice Street Stalls in Longjiang Town ¥15 Rich braised flavor, fatty but not greasy, paired with pickled vegetables is divine Shenquan Fish Balls Fishermen’s homemade dock stall ¥20 Chewy and juicy, broth is fresh and sweet Puning Dried Tofu Small shop near Junpu Market ¥8/portion Crispy outside, tender inside, shrimp paste filling is fragrant Raw Marinated Mantis Shrimp Huilai Night Market Stalls ¥38 “Cold and salty fresh,” first-timers should try a little Oyster Omelette Old Town Breakfast Stall ¥12 Rich egg aroma, crispy outside and soft inside Pingpong Cake Sweet shop near Xuegong ¥5/each Sweet mung bean filling, not greasy, childhood nostalgia Netizen’s words: “I gained 5 pounds in four days in Jieyang, and before leaving, I bought two boxes of vacuum-packed pig trotters at the high-speed rail station.” Accommodation Suggestions｜Walking around the ancient city is the way to go Where is the most convenient place to stay? Highly recommend staying near 【Jin Xian Gate】 or 【Jieyang Xuegong】 in inns/homestays. ✅ Walking distance to all core attractions ✅ Safe to stroll and eat at night ✅ Reasonable prices (¥300-400/night) We booked two designer homestays rated above 4.8, clean and quiet, with free kung fu tea! ❌ Avoid: Don’t stay too far or too far from the bridge, inconvenient to return at night. 🚗 Transportation Tips｜Save money and be efficient After arriving at “Jieyang Station,” take a Didi carpool directly to the city, only ¥60 per person split among four; Mostly walk + short taxi rides in the city, attractions are concentrated, walking is more enjoyable; For farther trips to Huilai or Puning, share a ride with four people in one ride-hailing car, splitting costs is cheaper; Not recommended to rent a car, parking in the ancient city is difficult and expensive, but consider a day car rental for about ¥300 for cross-county trips. Sincere reminders: Avoid these pitfalls ❌ Don’t buy “specialty gift boxes” at scenic spot entrances Prices are doubled and authenticity is not guaranteed, buy from supermarkets or specialty stores (like “Jiabao” or “Kangmei”); ❌ Raw marinated seafood is delicious but avoid if you have a weak stomach One of us had diarrhea after eating raw marinated mantis shrimp, first-timers should try a little; ❌ Always check real reviews before booking Some “internet-famous inns” have poor soundproofing and sagging mattresses, prioritize those rated above 4.8 with real photos; ❌ Respect customs when photographing religious sites Do not make loud noises before entering temples or ancestral halls, ask permission before taking photos. Finally, a heartfelt word: Jieyang is not without scenery, it’s just very low-key. You feel the breeze on Huangqi Mountain, eat pig trotters under Jin Xian Gate, and listen to Chaozhou opera in Nanxi Water Town. That kind of tranquility and authenticity, untouched by over-commercialization, is the most precious part of travel. And all this really doesn’t require spending a lot of money. Comment section chat: Have you been to Jieyang? What dish amazed you the most? Any hidden gem shops to recommend? Feel free to leave a message, let’s make a “Jieyang Food Map” collection!