Four Seas Converge: A Guide to Must-Visit Treasures in Chaozhou

Thousand Years of Cultural Heritage Preserved Here Ancient City Splendors Renewed Here The profound and enduring human history Has left this city with rich cultural relics This is Chaozhou During this beautiful spring travel season Take advantage of your holiday to embark on a unique Chaozhou journey And deeply experience this historic cultural city's Ancient charm, modern style, and vibrant atmosphere! 👣Chaozhou Ancient City Chaozhou Ancient City has a long history and advantageous location. It's known as the "Ancient Prefecture of Southern China," the place of "Ten Ministers' Voices," a famous "Commercial Port and Overseas Chinese Hometown," and one of the starting points of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Walking through Chaozhou Ancient City, whether crossing ancient bridges, exploring old streets, visiting ancient temples, climbing Han Shrine, wandering through alleys, or viewing old houses; whether appreciating intangible cultural heritage, tasting delicious food, enjoying fragrant tea, or listening to Chaozhou opera, you'll be captivated by this ancient city's unique character once you immerse yourself in Chao culture. 👣Paifang Street One Paifang Street tells half the history of Chaozhou Prefecture, with 23 memorial archways connected in a row and adjoining arcade buildings. As one of the largest ancient archway streets in China, both sides of the street are lined with numerous Ming and Qing dynasty arcade buildings with traditional charm. Here you'll find various Chaozhou specialties like Chaozhou beef balls and rice noodles, as well as many handicraft shops selling distinctive souvenirs. Walking along Paifang Street feels like traveling back in time, allowing you to deeply experience Chaozhou's historical flavor and traditional culture. 👣Kaiyuan Temple Kaiyuan Temple is a famous ancient monastery in Chaozhou with a long history, renowned as "a blessed place for millions of households, a forest for three thousand worlds." The temple architecture is magnificent and solemn. Inside, numerous precious cultural relics are preserved, such as the Tang dynasty stone sutra pillar, showcasing profound historical heritage and Buddhist cultural charm. Enter this thousand-year-old monastery, encounter a tree in full bloom, and feel the lingering Zen atmosphere; watch the purple magnolia flowers complement the red walls, and immerse yourself in this peace and beauty. 👣Guangji Bridge Guangji Bridge, also known as Xiangzi Bridge, is one of China's four famous ancient bridges. It's renowned worldwide for its unique beam-boat combined structure, with numerous pavilions and towers of exquisite design. Ancient people said, "Visiting Chaozhou without seeing the bridge means you've wasted your trip." Stepping onto Guangji Bridge, you'll be impressed by the wisdom of "the world's earliest opening bridge" and amazed by the elegance of its "twenty-four towers and twenty-four pavilions." At night, you can enjoy a dazzling light show. This thousand-year-old bridge with its pavilions and towers creates fleeting, breathtaking beauty. 👣Han Wengong Shrine Han Wengong Shrine is the most complete and oldest existing memorial hall dedicated to Han Yu in China. Inside, ancient stone carvings and historical steles stand silently, telling the shrine's history and inscribing poems praising Han Yu and the shrine. The architecture here is classically elegant with a strong cultural atmosphere—every brick, tile, grass, and tree is scenic. Here, you can learn about Han Yu's deeds in Chaozhou and his literary achievements, feeling his personal charm and cultural contributions. 👣Xu Prince Consort's Mansion Xu Prince Consort's Mansion was the residence of Xu Jue, the prince consort of Princess De'an, daughter of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. It's a well-preserved Song dynasty mansion with a rigorous layout and unique architectural style, holding high historical and artistic value that allows you to appreciate Song dynasty architecture. 👣West Lake Park Chaozhou West Lake Park is a beautiful city park featuring lakes, pavilions, and rockeries. Shaded by trees with fresh air, it's an ideal place for citizens to relax and enjoy themselves. You can stroll by the lake, appreciate the beautiful natural scenery, and unwind.