Attractions

Address：
Paifang Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou

Content：
"Paifang" (a traditional style Chinese archway to thank their ancestors) have been rebuilt along the street. Visitors can scan the QR codes on the "Paifang" to learn more about its history. In addition to these symbolic constructions, the street is also known for its wide offering of local snacks including "Pig's Trotter Rings" (fried taro cakes), crispy prawn fritters, glutinous rice in pork intestine and oyster omelette. Next to Paifang Street, it is Jiadi Alley where officials, merchants and nobles used to live during ancient times in Chaozhou. Jiadi Alley is now famous for its ancient buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasty, coloured porcelain, refined wood and stone carvings.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Chaoshan Station, take Bus K1 towards Hanshixuezi Coach Terminal. Get off at Nanqiao Market and walk for about 5 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 35-minute taxi ride from Chaoshan Station.

Address：
Along the shores of the Han River, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou

Content：
Located along the shores of the Han River in the Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou, Chaozhou Ancient City is a cluster of constructions with rich historical and cultural values. Famous attractions of Eight Scenes in Chaozhou can be found here, namely Guangji Bridge, Han Wen Gong Temple, Jinshan Ancient Pine and Phoenix Pavilion. In addition, Guangji Bridge (commonly referred as Xiangzi Bridge) at the Han River is also the world's oldest movable bridge which comprises of 20 piers. At the middle of the bridge, there are 18 wooden boats chained together.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Chaoshan Station, take Bus K1 towards Hanshixuezi Coach Terminal. Get off at Nanqiao Market and walk for about 15 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 40-minute taxi ride from Chaoshan Station.

Address：
32 Kaiyuan Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou

Content：
Built from the 26th year of the Kaiyuan Reign of the Tang Dynasty, Kaiyuan Temple was used for delivering blessings to the emperors and making official announcements. The temple retained its Tang Dynasty layout over the years with solemn and magnificent halls brought to life by blazing incense, and is listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. The temple's Taifo Hall (Thai Buddha Hall) was built with donations from Thai Chinese in the style of Wat Benchamabophit in Thailand. With white walls, sharp corners and windows and tiles resembling fish scales dyed in green and yellow, the hall was filled with ancient Thai artistic flavours. Taifo Hall, which worships the Sakyamuni Buddha and boasts a golden four-faced Buddha in the east wing, is an icon of cultural interactions between China and Thailand.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Chaoshan Station, take Bus K1 towards Hanshixuezi Coach Terminal. Get off at Chengnan Market and walk for about 10 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 40-minute taxi ride from Chaoshan Station.