The photogenic ancient city of Chaozhou is stunning whether you visit with your besties or go solo!

⛩️ Everyone knows that the ancient city of Chaozhou has a profound cultural heritage and historical accumulation. It's a must-visit spot in Chaozhou, so my bestie and I rushed there just before noon. ⛳ There are many famous attractions in Chaozhou, such as the ancient city of Chaozhou, Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge, Paifang Street, Guangji Tower, Shangshuimen and Xiashuimen, Hanwen Gongci, Longhu Ancient Village, Tianhou Palace, and so on. In fact, these attractions are concentrated in two areas: one is around the ancient city of Chaozhou in the Xiangqiao District, and the other is inside the Longhu Ancient Village in the Chao'an District. 🏮 Wandering through the ancient city of Chaozhou is like stepping into an ancient cultural hall, feeling as if you've traveled through a thousand years. It seems that every brick and tile is telling an ancient story, and you can't help but linger in the rich atmosphere of culture and history. 📷 The ancient city of Chaozhou is very photogenic. My favorite spots to take pictures include: 1⃣️ Kaiyuan Temple, with its red walls, orange tiles, swaying green trees, bright colors, and fluttering flowers. It's great for taking pictures of the roof tiles, beams, magnolia flowers, and lanterns. Opening hours are from 7:00-12:00 in the morning and 13:00-17:00 in the afternoon; 2️⃣ Guangji Bridge and Guangji Tower are separated by a road. Standing at Guangji Tower to photograph Guangji Bridge can capture the full view, and vice versa; Guangji Bridge combines beam, pontoon, and arch bridges. It's nice to take photos next to the pavilion bridge, pontoon bridge, and railings. However, to go up to Guangji Bridge, you need to buy a ticket for 20 yuan/person, and it's free for those over 60 years old; 3⃣️ The ancient city of Chaozhou, Paifang Street, and the Shangshuimen and Xiashuimen buildings all have distinctive features. The old arcade buildings are lined up neatly, with eye-catching signs everywhere. The rows of paifangs and the winding ancient city walls make for a great backdrop for period costume photos; 4⃣️ The entrance to Longhu Ancient Village has a landmark ancient tower with the Longhu logo; 5⃣️ The 'Jinshi Di' house in the ancient village is a teahouse, where you can capture the mood of 'Asking the person behind the curtain, who replies that the begonias remain the same'; 6⃣️ There are many stone-paved alleys along the main passage of the ancient village. Choose a spot with abundant light for unexpected photo effects; 7⃣️ The red wall of Chao Coffee in the middle of the ancient village has many photographic elements; 8⃣️ The ancient trees in the Tianhou Palace in the village provide a canopy, suitable for taking scenic photos; 9⃣️ When there are no tour groups in the ancient village, there are few people, so you can take your time to take photos. 📌Tips: ✔️ Opening hours of the ancient city of Chaozhou: 9:00-17:00 💰 Admission: Free 📍 Address: Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City 🚗 Transportation: Take bus 601 to Binjiang Parking Lot, then transfer to an electric shuttle to Xiashuimen ✔️ Opening hours of Longhu Ancient Village: All day 💰 Admission: Free 📍 Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Hudie Road and Longguan Road, Chao'an District, Chaozhou City 🚗 Transportation: Take Chaozhou bus route 204 (Chao'an Bus Station--Qiaodong Bus Stop Protection Field), and get off at Longhu Ancient Village Station to reach