Guangji Bridge: "Eighteen Shuttles and Twenty-four Continents" Traveling Through Time and Space and the Night Scene of Hanjiang River

Guangji Bridge, a thousand-year-old bridge spanning the Han River, is famous for its ingenious structure of "combining beams and boats" and was praised by Mao Yisheng as "the earliest opening and closing bridge in the world." In the morning light, the Guangji Bridge, the eighteen shuttle boats swaying gently with the waves, the twenty-four ancient pavilions with flying eaves and pointed corners, every step echoes the history. Transportation Guide: • Public transportation: Take bus No. 8 or 9 to Nanqiao Market Station, or bus No. 3 to Yuan Department Store Station, and walk for 10 minutes to the destination. • Driving: Navigate to the “Guangji Bridge Parking Lot”, but the road on the east side of the bridge is narrow, so it is recommended to give priority to public transportation. • Walking: From Guangji Gate Tower, walk along the Han River for 15 minutes. Tour route: 1. Morning Exploration of the Ancient Bridge: Arrive before 7:30 in the morning to avoid the peak crowds and enjoy the swaying shuttle boats and the silhouette of the ancient pavilion in the morning light. 2. Climb the pavilions to enjoy the view: Each of the 24 pavilions on the bridge has its own characteristics. You must visit the "Lingxiao" and "Qiguan" pavilions, from which you can overlook the Han River like a belt and the Bijia Mountain like a dark blue. 3. Explore the mystery of the floating bridge: Walk along the "Eighteen Shuttle Boats and Twenty-four Islands" and feel the wisdom of the floating bridge rising and falling with the water level. If the bridge is open, you can also watch the spectacle of the shuttle boats separating. 4. Night Tour: Climb up the Guangji Gate Tower in the evening and wait for the lights to light up. You can take photos of the tower and the Guangji Bridge at night, then walk to the Han River and take a boat to enjoy the "One River, Two Banks" light show. Must experience items: • Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall: Chaozhou embroidery, wood carvings, lanterns and other handicrafts are exhibited on the west bank of the bridge, and you can experience Chaozhou paper-cutting yourself. • Exploring the ancient bridge: Walk south from the bridge for 5 minutes to the Guangji Gate Tower, walk to the "East Tower to Watch the Tide" and feel the heaviness of the "city defense fortress". • Food supply: The "Dongmen Street Snack Stall" near the bridge recommends beef ball soup and red peach cake, and you can enjoy the Chaozhou flavor at 15 yuan per person. Tips: • Tips for avoiding peak hours: Arrive before 7:30 to avoid the tour groups and enjoy the silhouette of the city walls in the morning light. • Rain shelter plan: On rainy days, give priority to visiting the indoor exhibition halls. There is an interactive projection of Guangji Bridge on the underground floor. • Safety Tips: There are no guardrails on the floating bridge, so children should hold their hands tightly. Guangji Bridge, an ancient bridge that integrates bridges, floating bridges and pavilions, is waiting for you to listen to the sound of Chaozhou's tides that has lasted for thousands of years. #AprilGoodDestinations2025