Attractions

Address：
Paifang Street, Taiping Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou

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"Paifang" (a traditional style Chinese archway to thank their ancestors) have been rebuilt along the street. 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

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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 Chengnan Primary School 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

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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.

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

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

Address：
Shantou Old Community, Jinping District, Shantou

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Shantou Old Community is the commercial and cultural centre and landmark in the Shantou Old City. With the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Pavilion at its centre, the community is the only area in China with a radial qi lou street pattern, even bigger than that of Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street in Guangzhou. The qi lou cluster here, styled in a mix of Oriental and Western elements, was a testament to Shantou's economic and cultural development over the years. Walking around in the community is like taking a trip back in time. There are a number of famous beef hotpot restaurants in the area for those looking for a taste of the local flavours.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Chaoshan Station, take the High Speed Express Shantou West Line towards Xidi Bus Terminal. Get off at Jingang Plaza and walk for about 15 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 50-minute taxi ride from Chaoshan Station.

Address：
Zhuyuan East Street, Haojiang District, Shantou

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Built in the 56th year of the Kangxi Reign of the Qing Dynasty, Dahao Ancient City is the best preserved pocket-sized ancient city in China. With an area of just 14,000 square metres, the city is around the size of two standard football pitches. The rectangular-shaped city has two gates at the eastern and western ends, named Xihaomen and Dashanmen respectively. The city wall is 5 metres high, 1.3 metres thick and has watch towers at all four corners. A small path, around 100 metres long and 3 metres wide, connects the eastern and western gates and is the only street in the city.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Chaoshan Station, take Bus 181 towards the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College. Change to Bus 35 towards Guang'ao Port at Dongxia Secondary School. Get off at Xincheng Business Hotel and walk for about 2 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 55-minute taxi ride from Chaoshan Station.