Chaozhou | Traveling in the off-season (January–February) is great, not cold or crowded

Chaozhou is a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. Located on the eastern coast of Guangdong Province, it is one of the birthplaces of Chaoshan culture. Here, you will find well-preserved ancient city walls and streets, as well as many historical sites such as ancient temples and bridges, including Guangji Bridge and Kaiyuan Temple. Each site tells a story of Chaozhou's thousand-year history. Chaozhou is also a famous food city, with a wide variety of Chaozhou cuisine and snacks with unique flavors that will make your mouth water. ✨Winter features Chaozhou has a warm climate in winter, with an average temperature of 17°C–26°C. The days are sunny and warm, perfect for outdoor activities. Although the temperature drops at night, it is not too cold, and a warm coat will suffice. In addition, Chaozhou has little rainfall in winter, with mostly sunny weather and plenty of sunshine, making it ideal for photographers to capture the beauty of the ancient city. 🚉Transportation tips: ✈️By air: Chaozhou does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport, about 30 km from Chaozhou. From the airport, you can take an airport bus, taxi, or ride-hailing service to Chaozhou. The airport bus ticket costs about CNY 20, while a taxi or ride-hailing service costs about CNY 100. 🚄By high-speed rail: Chaozhou has a high-speed rail station, Chaoshan Station. You can take a high-speed train from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and other cities to Chaoshan Station, which takes about 2–3 hours. After arriving at Chaoshan Station, you can take bus K2 to Chaozhou Ancient City, which costs CNY 15 and takes about 50 minutes. You can also take a ride-hailing service, which costs about CNY 70. 🚗By long-distance bus: If you are traveling from a nearby city, you can also take a long-distance bus to Chaozhou. Chaozhou Bus Station has several routes connecting nearby cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shantou. 🗓Itinerary: ✅Day 1: Follow the one-day itinerary to visit Chaozhou Ancient City, Guangji Bridge, Guangji Tower, Kaiyuan Temple, and Han Wen Gong Temple. Enjoy Chaozhou cuisine in the ancient city in the evening. ✅Day 2: Visit Longhu Ancient Village to experience the historical charm of this ancient village. In the afternoon, you can go to Phoenix Mountain to enjoy the local natural scenery. ✨Must-see attractions [One] Chaozhou Ancient City: Chaozhou Ancient City is a landmark attraction in Chaozhou, with more than 60 alleys, each hiding many treasures such as food and historical sites. The ancient city walls are well-preserved, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city while walking on the walls. [Two] Guangji Bridge: Guangji Bridge is one of the four ancient bridges in China. It has a history of 359 years and carries many historical memories of Chaozhou. Visitors can walk on the bridge and watch the workers dismantle and assemble the bridge every day. [Three] Guangji Tower: Guangji Tower is located at the east gate of the ancient city. It is a historic city tower. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city and the scenery on both sides of the Han River from the top of the tower. [Four] Kaiyuan Temple: Kaiyuan Temple was built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. It is a well-known ancient temple in Chaozhou. The temple is full of incense and has cultural relics from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It is a treasure temple. [Five] Han Wen Gong Temple: Han Wen Gong Temple is located on Han Mountain by the Han River. Han Yu served as an official in Chaozhou for more than seven months and did many practical things for the people of Chaozhou. Therefore, the people of Chaozhou built this temple to commemorate Han Yu. You can also see the ancient city and Guangji Bridge from the highest point of Han Wen Gong Temple. 🍲Food recommendations: [One] Chao Shan Lou: Located at No. 22 Dongmen Street, Chaozhou Ancient City. Recommended dishes include fresh shrimp porridge, oyster omelet, marinated platter, cumin lamb chops, and crispy pork intestines. [Two] Chao Ren Food City: Located at No. 143 Dongping Road, Chaozhou Ancient City. Recommended dishes include snack platter (no rice cake, red peach cake, spring rolls), steamed Han River fish, etc. [Three] Hu Rongquan Old Store: Located on Paifang Street, it offers a wide variety of snacks with good flavors. [Four] Lianhua Vegetarian Restaurant: Located opposite Kaiyuan Temple, the table is full of vegetarian dishes, but they taste like a combination of meat and vegetables. Delicious and interesting. 📝Tips: [One] Clothing: The temperature in Chaozhou is comfortable during the day in winter, so it is recommended to wear light clothing. The temperature drops at night, so you need to wear a warm coat. [Two] Transportation: In Chaozhou Ancient City, you can choose to walk or take a sightseeing tricycle. The sightseeing tricycle can take you to eight scenic spots, and the driver will give a brief introduction to the attractions. [Three] Attraction opening hours: Many exhibition halls are closed on Mondays and close at 5 pm. When planning your itinerary, remember to check the reservation and opening status in advance. [Four] Food: Chaozhou has a wide variety of food, so it is recommended to try some local snacks such as beef balls, sashimi, spring rolls, etc.