[2025 Jieyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhongshan Arcade Street in Jieyang Ancient City (Updated Feb)

Jieyang, a hidden gem in Chaoshan 📌Jieyang is a city in Chaoshan. The arcades in the ancient city have been renovated, and the many old shops and stalls are a feast for the eyes. There are also many newly opened museums! 📸Recommended itinerary for Jieyang Ancient City: Jinxian Gate: The iconic city gate of the ancient city Jieyang Confucian Temple: The largest Confucian temple in Lingnan, with red walls like a "mini Forbidden City", free entry Chenghuang Temple: The largest Chenghuang Temple in Guangdong, with exquisite Chaoshan inlaid porcelain and wood carvings Rongcheng District Museum: Formerly the study of Ding Richang, Bailan Mountain Pavilion Shuangfeng Temple: Beautifully lit at night, the contrast in the ancient city is striking, like being in Japan Guo Zhiqi's Former Residence: Ming Dynasty architecture, with colorful flags flying in the clan alleys, spectacular Zhongshan Road: The oldest arcade street, with many old shops, beautifully lit at night Sixian Road: The predecessor of Zhongshan Police Station was the site of the yamen Dadong Street: An old street by the river, witnessing Jieyang's dense water network in the past Xima Road: Filming location for Ni Dahong and Guo Qilin's new drama "The Old Home" Ding Richang Memorial Hall: The former residence of the patriotic general Ding Richang, with a Chaoshan opera cultural tourism market from February 1 Shishi Bridge: On the 15th day of the first lunar month, people walk on the colorful bridge here, and touching different parts of the lion has different meanings Forbidden City: The only existing Yuan Dynasty ancient city wall in China, the spectacle of ancient banyan trees and walls coexisting is not to be missed Ancient Banyan Martial Temple: A national cultural relic protection unit, a 400-year-old temple located at the entrance of the market, with a theater stage across the street 🍲Food recommendations: [Salted Egg Yolk with Sugar] A unique Jieyang specialty, salted egg yolk wrapped in sugar, sweet and salty [Nanmen Oyster Omelet] Opens at 9:30 pm, crispy and delicious [Eel Noodles] Fresh soup and chewy noodles [Lin's Dumplings] A great place for late-night snacks, thin-skinned steamed dumplings with soup 🚗Transportation: High-speed rail: [Chaoshan Station], about 2 hours from Guangzhou, take a bus to Jinxianmen Terminal after getting off the train to reach the ancient city (CNY 20) Plane: [Jieyang Airport]

Jieyang Ancient City is one of the first provincial-level historical and cultural cities in Guangdong Province. Its old streets and arcades have retained the traces of time. Compared with the large-scale renovation of Chaozhou and Shantou, it is slightly "decayed" and therefore more authentic. 🏰 Jinxian Gate Jinxian Gate is a landmark building in Jieyang Ancient City, built in the first year of the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty (1622). It is like a watcher, witnessing the rise and fall of the ancient city for four hundred years. Standing under the city tower, looking up at the glazed pavilions with flying eaves and carved beams, it looks more simple and elegant under the sunlight. 🏛️ Old Streets of the Ancient City Old streets such as Zhongshan Road, Xima Road, and Datong Street are full of fragments of time. The arcades on both sides were built in the 1920s and still retain their original appearance. The doors and windows of the arcades are of various styles, integrating Chinese traditional, Western, and Nanyang decorative styles. Every door and window seems to tell the prosperity and legend of the last century. Walking among them, you can feel the historical pulse of the ancient city. 🦁 Golden Lion The golden lion at the head of the Shishi Bridge is mainly red, with its feet on the embroidered ball, its eyes as big as copper bells, its nose large, its mouth as wide as a water basin, and the golden "king" character in the middle of its forehead is domineering. Every year during the "Xingcai Bridge" event, Shishi Bridge attracts a large number of people to pray, touch the golden lion, and pray for good luck. 🏰 Jieyang Forbidden City The city wall of Jieyang Forbidden City is built with stone strips and sealed with shell ash. After more than 650 years of wind and rain, it still stands tall. There are still three large Song banyan trees in the inner north city wall, with lush foliage. The Ming Dynasty had a scene of "Jincheng Banyan Color" referring to this. Standing in the Forbidden City, touching the ancient stone walls, and looking up at the towering ancient banyan trees, you can feel the weight and vicissitudes of history. 🍲 Food and Snacks The vegetable market next to the Wurong Ancient Temple is spread out on both sides of the street, with a dazzling array of traditional Chaoshan delicacies, such as salty and fragrant cakes, rice noodles, rice rolls, fried rice cakes, crystal rice cakes, etc. There are also many snacks that cannot be named. Watching the local residents busy shuttling among them and listening to them bargaining in dialect, you can truly feel the happy life of Jieyang people and their love and persistence for food.

🌞🏞️ Jieyang, a historical city that captivates the heart, I'm waiting for you here for an impromptu time-travel journey! 🚶‍♀️🕰️ In the morning, when the sun is just right, I can't wait to step onto this land full of historical charm. A compact half-day trip is about to unfold! 🌞🌳 🏮🛑 First stop, Zhongshan Road Arcade! Walking on this street with the style of the Republic of China, it feels like traveling back to that prosperous era. Each arcade is a witness to history, telling the story of Jieyang and immersing me in it. 🏘️📸 🍢🍢 Street food stalls let me taste the most authentic flavors of Jieyang! Salted egg yolk 2.5 yuan each, savory and fragrant; Xindi beef rice cake 20 yuan per bowl, tender and delicious beef; Luo's freshly squeezed green fruit juice 15 yuan per cup, refreshing and thirst-quenching with endless aftertaste. 🤤🍲 🏰🏮 Must-visit attractions cannot be missed! Jieyang Tower Square, with a history of 1188 years, a witness to the mid-Tang Dynasty; Jinxian Gate, one of the ancient eight sceneries of the first year of the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty; Jieyang Confucian Temple Exhibition Hall, a cultural treasure second only to the Qufu Confucian Temple; City God Temple, the largest existing ancient building in Guangdong Province. 🏯🕊️ 🌸🌳 West Lake Park, a great place for leisure and entertainment; Jieyang Museum, a treasure trove of Chaoshan culture. 🌳🏛️ 📸📸 A paradise for photography enthusiasts! Ancient streets, arcades, temples, every place is a great spot for photos, making your social media explode instantly! 📷🌈 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ One-day tour route of the ancient city: starting from Jinxian Gate, touring Jieyang Forbidden City, Confucian Temple, Confucius Temple Square, City God Temple, Lei Shen Temple, Shuangfeng Temple, Zhongshan Road, Qingshi Cultural Area, Old City Stories, Copper Street, Caocao Xu, Ding Ruchang's Former Residence, and finally enjoying food on Zhongshan Road. 🚗🚗 🅰️🅸️ Convenient parking! Navigate to Jinxian Commercial Pedestrian Street Parking Lot, no more worries about parking! 🚗🚗 🌟🌟 Jieyang, waiting for you for an impromptu time-travel journey! Don't hesitate, come and feel the charm of this city! 🎉🎊

👍🏻Recommended Reason: Jieyang Ancient City is super comfortable, with a slow pace of life and a full sense of relaxation. It has ancient buildings, old streets, lots of delicious food, and convenient yet pleasant transportation. 📍Attraction Address: Jieyang Ancient City 🚗Attraction Transportation: Drive to the destination and then ride a shared bike 👊🏻Must-visit Attractions: - Jieyang Confucian Temple: An impressive ancient building in Lingnan, with beautiful red walls and yellow tiles. - City God Temple and Thunder God Temple: The gates are solemn and majestic, and the buildings are magnificent. - Zhongshan Road Arcade Old Street: A combination of European arcades and Chinese buildings, with a retro flavor. - Jinxian Gate: A landmark building of the ancient city, with storytelling sessions on Saturday nights. 💸Ticket Information: Reservation required 💖Other Tips: Recommend Xinyifang Hotel, clean and close to attractions. Nearby is Dongmen Ice Room, where you can have almond tea for breakfast at Xihu Old Shop. Delicious foods include Hongxinmei's rice noodles, oyster omelette, sugar onion pancakes, and fried taro.

Jieyang, the location of Chaoshan Airport, is not as popular as Shantou and Chaozhou. We arranged a half-day itinerary this time. There were not many tourists in the ancient city, possibly also because it was a weekday. Compared to the ancient cities of Shantou and Chaozhou, Jieyang Ancient City still maintains its original ecology. The arcade buildings and shop signs can still faintly reveal the prosperity of the past. Now, many signs are worn out, and many shops are closed. There are still families living in the ancient city, as well as some tea shops and stores selling the three treasures of Chaoshan that are open for business. On the arcade street, we also saw a matchmaking corner, which adds a touch of liveliness to the ancient city. 🏘️ In the ancient city, there are places to visit such as the Jieyang Academy, the City God Temple, the Thunder God Temple, and the Shuangfeng Temple, all of which are very popular. 📍 Please note, the Jieyang Academy is open from 9:00 to 11:45 in the morning and from 14:30 to 17:30 in the afternoon, with a long break at noon. Please plan your visit accordingly. From these opening hours, one can glimpse the relaxed pace of local life.