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Below is a carefully curated 3-day, 2-night Chaozhou itinerary designed for you, all within a budget of 2,000 yuan (excluding round-trip transportation). Experience the cultural heritage and culinary wonders of this "famous Linghai state": 💰 Total Budget Accommodation: 250 yuan/night x 2 nights = 500 yuan (special B&Bs around Paifang Street) Food: 150 yuan/day x 3 days = 450 yuan (beef hot pot + rice cakes + late-night snacks) Transportation: 150 yuan (taxi + bus + shared electric scooter) Entrance fees: 150 yuan (attractions + performances) Other: 300 yuan (souvenirs/experiences) Total: 1,550 yuan (remaining 450 yuan for flexible spending) 📅 Day 1: Ancient City Journey Morning Paifang Street (free) Twenty-two Ming and Qing dynasty stone archways connect the street. Recommended highlights: ▶ Zhuangyuan Archway ▶ Four Jinshi Archway ▶ Arcade Buildings 🍜 Breakfast: Twin Rice Noodle Rolls (with soft-boiled egg, 12 yuan) / Laoqi Rice Noodle Soup (15 yuan) Kaiyuan Temple (Free) An ancient Tang Dynasty temple; note the intangible cultural heritage "Chaozhou inlaid porcelain" on the main hall's roof. Afternoon Jilue Huanggong Temple (Admission, 10 yuan) "The most exquisite Chaozhou woodcarving": See the three-dimensional gilded lacquer carving of "Guo Ziyi's Birthday Celebration" Xu Fuma Mansion (Admission, 20 yuan) A Song Dynasty residence of a prince consort, where you can experience the thousand-year-old drainage system. Evening Guangji Bridge Light Show (Free) Shows at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Arrive at the Riverside Promenade early to reserve a seat. 🍲 Dinner: Guantang Brothers Beef Hotpot (80 yuan per person; the spoon handle and hanging dragon are must-try) 📅 Day 2: Intangible Cultural Heritage and Natural Wonders Morning Guangji Bridge (Tickets 20 yuan, half price for students) Watch the "Bridge Demolition" (floating bridge dismantled for navigation) before 9:30 AM and experience the "Eighteen-Shuttle Boats to Twenty-Four Continents" experience. Han Yu Temple (Free, Reservations Required) Climb the Minister's Pavilion to overlook the Han River and learn about Han Yu's eight-month transformation of Chaozhou. Afternoon Chaozhou Ceramics Museum (Free) Experience the millennia-old craftsmanship of the "Porcelain Capital of China" and experience hand-pulled teapot making (50 yuan/person) Thai Buddha Hall (Free) The exotic charm of golden roofs and white walls, a glimpse into Southeast Asia. Evening Zaiyang Teahouse (48 yuan per person, including snacks) Watch a Teochew opera excerpt and a demonstration of the 21 steps of Gongfu tea. 🍢 Late-night Snack: Xima Road Snacks (Xianshui Kuai 10 yuan/portion, Licorice Fruit 15 yuan/box) 📅 Day 3: Explore the City Life Morning Longhu Ancient Village (Free) 30 minutes by car or taxi, a thousand-year-old water village. Highlights: ▶ Fang Bodi ▶ Apo Temple ▶ Freshly made sugar scallion pancakes (8 yuan/roll) Afternoon Chaozhou West Lake (Free) Boatboat (30 yuan/boat), see Zhou Enlai's revolutionary footprints at Hanbi Tower Shopping on Yi'an Road Recommended souvenirs: ▶ Lao Weiji Almond Tea (10 yuan/bottle) ▶ Hu Rongquan Duck Noodles (15 yuan/bowl) ▶ Shacha Sauce/Lao Yaoju (20 yuan/can) 🍜 Food Map (Must-Try List) Category Recommended Restaurants Per Person Signature Dish Beef Hotpot Guan Tang Brothers/Pan Ji 70-90 RMB Pork Belly Toe + Chest Oil Kway Teow Zhen Ji Lao Wei/Chuangxin 15-20 RMB Beef Offal Kway Teow + Shacha Sauce Sashimi Guan Tang Xianxian Sashimi 60 RMB Grass Carp Sashimi with Garlic and Vinegar Sweet Soup Xie Huailiang 8-15 RMB Sesame Tea + Fried Dumplings 💡 Local Tips Transportation: Renting an electric scooter (30 RMB/day) within the ancient city is more convenient than taking a taxi. Trap: For fermented bean curd pancakes on Paifang Street, look for Quan Ji; avoid buying ceramics within the scenic area. Secret Trick: The morning mist at Guangji Bridge at 7 a.m. is like a fairyland—a must-see for photographers. This itinerary allows you to capture stunning photos of the "Chaozhou splendor" while savoring the authentic Chaoshan flavors. If you need a detailed guide to a specific type of shop (like a niche cafe or photo booth), please let me know what you're looking for! #ChaoshanTourism #PhotoGuide #FoodFestival #ThePlacesMost AskedAboutOnFacebook

From south to north, from east to west, each country has its own late-night snack map. The Chaoshan region, situated on the Tropic of Cancer, enjoys a warm and humid climate, rich in seafood. Temperatures don't limit people's late-night snacking, leading to a wide variety of food options. Let's take a look at what Chaozhou people enjoy for late-night snacks. 👉 "White Congee" 🌙Recommended restaurants: Fengchun White Congee, Back Street Alley Yaliang White Congee, Wuming White Congee, Pidandi Clay Pot Congee, Arong Clay Pot Congee, Chaozhiruiji Old-Fashioned Clay Pot Congee, Xirong Fish Congee, Duck Meat Rice Noodles ⭐️In a stainless steel thermos, the unassuming white congee exudes a gentle fragrance, its rice grains separated from the porridge, creating a rich, smooth texture. Its deliciousness is immediately apparent from the first sip. Dishes spanning land, sea, and air are laid out, all dedicated to white congee, a dazzling array that directly tempts passersby. ⭐️The signature fish rice dish is a must-order for every table. The fish is white and firm, with a sweet and slightly salty flavor. Paired with the flavor-enhancing Puning bean paste or soy sauce and vinegar, it's incredibly delicious. ⭐️The marinated platter is also worth trying: the liver is soft and tender, the goose meat is delicate and sweet, the goose skin is smooth, the goose intestines are crisp, the goose gizzards are crunchy and springy, the goose eggs are sweet, and the goose feet are chewy... Dipping it in the marinade and garlic vinegar makes for a delicious, lingering bite. ⭐️The vibrant wok-fried thin shellfish, stir-fried hemp leaves and sweet potato leaves with bean paste, and other homely side dishes may seem ordinary, but they're a perfect complement to the porridge. ⭐️ Another late-night snack that dominates the market is clay pot porridge. Chaozhou people's love for clay pot porridge remains unwavering, regardless of season. - 👉 "Eel Fried Kway Teow" 🌙Recommended Shops: Ximen Eel Kway Teow, A Yong Eel Kway Teow, Yuanxi Xin Lao San Eel Kway Teow The Teochew people's love for kway teow transcends the boundaries of day and night, and they've taken kway teow to new heights. Besides the "original internet-famous" beef fried kway teow and the rising star seafood fried kway teow, Teochew also has its own unique specialty—"Eel Fried Kway Teow." The freshly killed eel is deboned and cut into pieces, then stir-fried with the kway teow over high heat, creating a captivating, charred aroma. Mix the eel while it's still hot. The crispy, tender eel is deliciously dipped in a special sauce, making it incredibly refreshing. Paired with the rich, rich rice noodles, the sauce is complemented by crispy water spinach, garlic slices, and cilantro that add a rich, flavorful base. Take a bite! Two servings of this delicious fried eel rice noodles, please! 👉 "Fan Cheung" Fan Cheung is a staple of Teochew night snacks, alongside white congee and rice noodles. Most Teochews crave it for a late-night snack after breakfast, and some even operate 24-hour stalls. They say Shandong flatbread can be wrapped around anything, and Chaozhou rice noodle rolls can be wrapped around anything, too. Beef, pork, egg, cabbage, shrimp, oysters, bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, preserved eggs, salted eggs... The translucent white rice noodle wrappers are bulging with fillings, and then drizzled with rich peanut sesame sauce, leaving diners anxious: How much weight will I gain after slurping down a plate? 👉 "Cakes" Cakes made from rice milk are finely pan-fried over a hot, thick layer of batter. With a sizzling sound, the cakes turn golden in the frying pan. They're then drizzled with curry sauce, beaten eggs, and sprinkled with chopped green onions. Once served, they're topped with a special sauce or sprinkled with sugar. Fried cakes are best eaten hot, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, leaving a mouthful of oil and fragrance. Adding chili sauce makes them even more delicious! I bet you won't crave them. - 👉 "Beef" 🌙Recommended check-in spots: Guantang Brothers Beef Hotpot Restaurant (Guantang Main Branch), Guantang Youjian Beef Restaurant (a time-honored Chaozhou establishment), Xindi Beef Offal Neck fillet, hanging dragon, toes, five-flowered toes, chest lard... How exciting is the Chaozhou way of enjoying beef? Chaozhou people are incredibly passionate about their beef: from slaughter to table, no more than four hours, meticulous butchering, a fresh-tasting beef bone broth base, precise blanching, springy, juicy hand-made beef balls, and meticulously seasoned... This plate of beef races against time, achieving the ultimate in freshness. Dipping it in shacha sauce and a special chili soy sauce makes it refreshing, tender, and instantly captivating. That's when you realize that even becoming a star requires skill! - 👉"Fish and Shrimp Sashimi" 🌙Recommended Shops: Guantang Shangxian Fish Sashimi, Braised Goose, Chaozhou Pickled Vegetables, Clay Pot Porridge, Chengfa Fish Sashimi Chaozhou people often enjoy "Fish and Shrimp Sashimi" for a late-night snack. The fish is slaughtered to order, sliced, and plated in a seamless process, creating glistening, thin slices. Topped with over a dozen side dishes, including sweet potato, sliced starfruit, sliced garlic, shredded radish, preserved radish, and fried peanuts, the dish is then drizzled with their signature sauce. Toss and sip for a burst of freshness and sweetness! The thin, translucent shrimp sashimi is crispy and glutinous, and dipped in mustard and soy sauce for a refreshing, icy, and sweet bite—perfect for a summertime late-night snack. - 👉"Food Stalls" 🌙Recommended Shops: Aju Stir-fry, A Liao Stir-fry, and A Wen Stir-fry When it comes to Chaozhou late-night snacks, especially on summer nights, finding a lively food stall with stir-fry and beer is the ultimate indulgence. Specializing in Teochew home-style dishes, they offer stir-fried squid with chives, stir-fried thin shellfish, deep-fried fish with tofu and pepper, stir-fried water spinach, pan-fried bamboo shoot dumplings, Phoenix chicken rice noodle rolls, braised bamboo fish with soybean paste, stir-fried rice noodles with beef and kale, oyster omelets, braised fish with scallions and ginger, stir-fried conch slices, and garlic spare ribs... There's always something to please your taste buds, freshly prepared and delicious, affordable, and delicious. #TeochewTravel #TeochewFood #TeochewAncientCity #TeochewTravelGuide #TeochewMust-VisitChaozhou

In the past, Chaozhou was divided into four directions: east, south, west and north. The east gate is the Guangji Tower today, the north gate is the area of ​​Beige Buddha Lantern Scenic Spot, the south gate is the area of ​​the ancient city below the Hanjiang Bridge, and the west gate is the intersection of Xinqiao East and West Roads, where shops are now lined up. The Ximen Eel Rice Noodles got its name because it is located here. I have been eating Ximen Eel Rice Noodles since I was a child, and I still remember to have a meal when I go back. I didn't expect that the elderly family members who went back with me this time would still remember it, saying that they had eaten it delicious last time and must have another meal. Eel Rice Noodles Can be stir-fried, can be added to soup, or can be cooked into porridge. Stir-frying will be more fragrant... Each person ordered a large portion of fried eel rice noodles and a double soup, which is enough. The size of the eel rice noodle is just the difference in the amount of eel, just order according to your taste and appetite; the double soup is a mix of fish dumplings and beef balls, and those who like a stronger taste can order sauce (🆓 fee). In fact, there are so many Chaozhou rice noodles, and there is a difference between fried rice noodles and soup rice noodles. Fried rice noodles are more resilient. This delicacy is a bit greasy, so it would be better to order soup. There are also other orders for those who don’t like scaleless fish. In order to let my family eat eel rice noodles, I actually came twice... [Grin] #Chaozhou Ancient City "Sigh" Tea Tasting History #Local Food #Try the Authentic Old Brand #Local Specialty Snacks #Chaozhou Travel

1️⃣The two of us Curry potato chicken rice, curry fried pork chop rice, Japanese minced chicken rice, teriyaki chicken leg rice... One plate is enough to fill you up, and you can also have an ice dumpling as a dessert after the meal. 📍Location: No. 103, Xinyu Garden East, Sanli Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 10:30-20:00 💰Per capita: 25r 2️⃣One point·Ice dumpling·Thick-cut fried yogurt Fried yogurt, pineapple ice, brown sugar ice dumpling, lotus root powder meatball soup, coconut milk taro sago, mango sago ice dumpling... There are many varieties and the portion is also sufficient~ 📍Location: Shop No. 165-166, Building 7, Sanli Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 12:00-22:30 💰Per capita: 1 5r 3️⃣ Sanli pickled wine Pickled mantis shrimp, pickled abalone, pickled oysters, pickled small green dragon, pickled blue crab, cold beef tripe, etc. When you come to Chaoshan, you can really try the "Chaoshan poison" 📍Location: No. 147-148 Sanli Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 16:30-1:00 am 4️⃣ Ximen eel rice noodles Have an eel feast, eel fried rice noodles, eel fried rice noodles, eel rice noodles soup, eel fried rice noodles, eel porridge, eel rice noodles soup, people eat very happily! 📍Location: Shop 1-3, Xintai Li, Xinqiaonei Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 11am-3am 💰Per capita: 34r 5️⃣Under the Tree·Zhezhe Pot Zhezhe free-range chicken pot, served steaming hot, you can hear the sizzling sound, the chicken is very tender! The sausage clay pot rice loves its rice crust~ 📍Location: No. 1-2, Building A, No. 33, Chengxin Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 10am-21pm 💰Per capita: 39r 6️⃣Fuzi Ice Jelly Signature glutinous rice cake ice jelly, the ice jelly is QQ and bouncy, the sweetness is moderate, the glutinous rice cake is very sticky, and the ingredients are very rich, one bowl is very satisfying! 📍Location: Shop No. 245, Small Commodity Market, Sanli Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 10:30-22:30 💰Per capita: 10r 7️⃣Qi Po Spicy Hot Pot Yogurt powder, spicy mix... plenty of ingredients, fish balls, bean curd, bean sprouts, fried eggs, etc., strong sense of fullness 📍Location: Shop No. 247-248, Sanli Street, Xixin Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, opposite Jinji Licorice Fruit ⏰Time: 11:00-2:00 am 8️⃣Lao E Rice Noodle Rolls This shop has an innovative salted egg rice noodles, the rice noodles skin is very tender and smooth, the salted egg yolk and preserved egg are really fragrant, and the sauce is absolutely delicious! 📍Location: Shop No. 29-30, Building 1, Small Commodity Market, Sanli Street, Xinqiao East Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City 💰Per capita: 9r 9️⃣ Fishing It’s not really “fishing” to say “fishing”! Roasted sweet potato pearl mochi, a magical combination, unexpectedly goes well. Pineapple ice is super refreshing, and fried lotus root box is also very fragrant! ! ! 📍Location: No. 183, Sanli Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City ⏰Time: 14:00-22:30 💰Per capita: 12r #street snacks #eat, drink and have fun #check in #explore the store

After eating enough beef fried rice noodles and rice noodle soup in Chaozhou, a bowl of freshly fried eel rice noodles stimulated my appetite. There is always a young man sitting at the door killing eels. It is a bit bloody, but the ingredients are guaranteed to be fresh. 🔥 Recommended 👉 Fried rice noodles with eel The live eel is sent directly to the stove, and it is stir-fried with high heat in the open kitchen. Add ingredients, stir the spoon, put the rice noodles, and serve them in one go. The soy sauce-colored eel slices are crispy and fragrant, and the rice noodles are oily and hot. The two are chewed carefully and have the burnt aroma of garlic. The eel has a separate dipping sauce, which is slightly salty and more delicious. The wormwood stems are tender and fresh, oily but not greasy 👉 Grass carp slice soup/fish dumpling soup The soup is mainly for fried rice noodles. The grass carp has almost no bones and the fish dumplings are chewy. After a mouthful of oil, drink a sip of soup. Who came up with this good CP? Basically, the price is charged per person, for example, 30 yuan per person, but the 40 yuan one has more eel meat, so if two people eat together, a soup is enough #Local food #Try the authentic old brand #My late night canteen