Guangji Gate

It takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to get from Baiyun to the hotel. After arriving, you can go to Linjiang Hotel for tea. Due to time constraints, we settled here upon arrival in Chaozhou. For morning tea in Chaozhou, besides Han Shang Lou, Linjiang is one of the restaurants with better cost performance. Sitting by the window, sipping tea while overlooking the Han River, you can see the Guangji Bridge and Guangji Tower in the distance. Recommendations: King of Shrimp Dumplings, Black Truffle Mushroom Dumplings, Chicken Feet, Spring Rolls, etc... The dim sum is quite good... Also, if you want to go to Han Shang Lou for morning tea, you can't reserve a seat, but you can for lunch. 🏠 Hotel: /It has its own outdoor parking lot which is very friendly for self-driving tours. After checking in, it's just a few minutes and a few yuan by taxi to Paifang Street, so don't drive there yourself as parking is difficult and it's congested. In Chaozhou, we mostly focused on leisure with the kids, it's not suitable to be too tired or to rush around, and since we went in summer, we didn't go to Guangji Bridge and Guangji Tower because it was too hot, too hot, too hot... Restaurants: 1·Xing Tea·Located on Paifang Street, almost everyone has a cup in hand, and you'd feel like you haven't been to Chaozhou if you don't buy one. Holding it in your hand and taking a photo under the archway, 'Yes, I've been here.' Picture 9 2·Zaiyang Tea House·Famed as the 'common people's stage', the kung fu tea performance and opera performance at Zaiyang Tea House are also very representative. We sat in a private room here (the private rooms have separate air conditioning in summer, which is cooler and better for groups). It's quiet for tea drinking, away from the noise of the main hall. Picture 10 When you're tired from walking, take a break 🦶 The interior of the store has a Republic of China style, paired with a cheongsam, you know, for photo shooting 🎥, creating a great atmosphere. Price 💰 Tea (single-tree selection with small snacks) First floor large table (4-8 people) 298 Second floor medium table (2-3 people) 198 Second floor small table (2 people) 168 3·Fulu Xi·Lu Shui Hot Pot·Beef Hot Pot (Ancient City Store), contact in advance to reserve a seat before going. When in Chaozhou, you must try the old brine hot pot. After returning to Guangzhou, I still can't stop thinking about it Recommendations: Traditional brine soup, brine noodles, fresh sliced beef, vegetable shrimp paste, Kung Fu Jiugongge (optional) mainly for taking good photos... Picture 11 4·Zaiyang Private Kitchen·Hidden in the small alleys under the archway, transformed from an ancient house, it feels like entering a scenic spot after going in. The walls are covered with plaques of awards won, specializing in Chao cuisine. If there are dishes you want to try, you can contact the owner in advance to arrange. Their charcoal-grilled conch is a must-try, and food critic Chua Lam even included it in his 'Must Eat Before You Die' list 😂 For a detailed introduction, you can check out 'Flavorful Origins'. Picture 12 5·Xie Huai Liang Sesame Tea·Recommend almond tea, sesame tea, etc. The flavors are rich and the texture is smooth, and it's cheap. Have it as a late-night snack, it's really delicious. It's suggested to order takeout after arriving at the hotel, as there are too many people queuing at the store... Picture 13

Chaozhou's must-visit spot, the Guangji Bridge, is one of China's 'Four Ancient Bridges' and has been praised by bridge expert Mao Yisheng as 'the world's earliest open-close style bridge.' It was first built during the Southern Song Dynasty (1171). 👏 A full-day Guangji Bridge itinerary: ➡️ Pass through the ancient city and cross the Guangji Tower in the morning to see the boats come together to form the bridge ➡️ Spend 20💴 for a ticket to cross the bridge ➡️ Walk across the bridge to the Hanwen Gong Temple on the opposite bank, which is good for a half-day visit ➡️ Return from Guangji Bridge and enter the ancient city through the Xia Shui Men Tower into Paifang Street ➡️ Enjoy delicious food and stroll along Paifang Street in the afternoon ➡️ Watch the free Guangji Bridge light show at night ❓Do you need to buy another ticket to return from Hanwen Gong Temple across Guangji Bridge? ‼️ How to get a free pass ⚠️ Remember this: When you walk from the Guangji Tower side to the exit on the Hanwen Gong Temple side ▶️ Find a staff member and show your Hanwen Gong Temple reservation page ▶️ They will direct you to the ticket office on the left side of the exit to register and get a stamp ▶️ On your return, you can cross the bridge for free with the stamped Guangji Bridge ticket and the Hanwen Gong Temple ticket (free of charge)! (Note: It is not clear if this is still possible on holidays) 🚢 The floating bridge connection times are as follows: February 1st—October 31st: 10:00—17:30 November 1st—January 31st: 10:00—16:30 ⚠️ Note on holidays and weekends: 9:00—17:30 🌟 If you want to see the boats come together in the morning, you should arrive at least 40 minutes before the above connection times. (Don't be like that silly kid who arrived at 9:30 on the weekend thinking they could see it...) 🌟 If you want to witness the 'bridge-dismantling,' just get there before the last connection time. (Arriving early means shivering in the cold wind for nothing, like that silly kid named Jin Zhu La Mu...😂) 🎆 Guangji Bridge light show times and viewing spots at night: Every night at 8:00 PM Weekends at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM You should at least arrive 20 minutes early to secure a good spot (from Guangji Tower to Xia Shui Men Tower side, enjoy the view from the side of Guangji Bridge). With this guide, you'll save at least 20 bucks and a lot of precious time. I've taken the detours so my 'jewels' don't have to.👏🌞 I am Jin Zhu La Mu, welcome to follow ♥️ and experience a different world together ✈️

Guangji Tower is located in front of Guangji Bridge, in the center of Chaozhou city area, built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, and has been repaired many times, and now it has a history of nearly 600 years. The tower is three stories high, and the architectural style of Guangji Tower is unique, combining the delicacy of the south and the majesty of the north. The building is made of red brick and wood structure, and the roof is typical glazed tile. The exterior of the building is carved with beams and painted buildings, which are dazzling and show the exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage of the Ming Dynasty.

|Experience unique tourist food and scenery. Walking in the ancient city of Chaozhou, it's like being in a charming historical scroll. This surprising small city, full of strong New Year atmosphere, makes people feel as if they can feel the local people's expectation for the Spring Festival.🏮 About transportation: Although it's not suitable for self-driving and it's difficult to take a taxi, you can choose to ride a shared electric bike, but be prepared for a long walk!🛵 Photo spots: 1️⃣Double dragon lanterns of Guangji Tower. Full of New Year atmosphere, if there are many people, squat down and take a top-down shot. 2️⃣Chaozhou Prefecture. It feels like the Forbidden City, with the local tricycle wind! It has the flavor of Nanluoguxiang! 3️⃣Various alleys. People can stand in the middle of the alley to create a sense of depth. 4️⃣North embankment plank road. A clean background can take fresh photos 5️⃣Guangji Bridge. Only from the shore or the city building can you take a group photo. The allusion of 'crossing the river and dismantling the bridge' comes from here, admiring the wisdom of our ancestors. 6️⃣Chaozhou West Lake. You can get the 'money comes, money comes' expression pack, I want to make a fortune in the year of the dragon! Nearby food recommendations: 1. Xie Hua Liang Sesame Tea Almond Tea: Next to West Lake Park, a local afternoon tea shop that locals have been eating since childhood. The sesame paste is delicious, and the fried skewers are also delicious! Business hours: 09:30-23:00 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2. Sanli Men Rongji Beef Offal Rongji Beef Offal: Night snack stall food! Delicious beef offal and satay dumplings recommended Business hours: 22:00-04:00 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3. Old Bing Qi Cong Song Licorice Fruit: Highly recommended, a famous shop, at the head of Paifang Street, thirst quenching! Business hours: 9:00-23:30 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4. Aunt Hua's Old Cinema Fruit Juice: Local people love fruit juice ice, recommend avocado and strawberry Business hours: 10:30-00:00 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5. Ba Bu Ba Bu Wheel Cake Cheap and delicious, near Aunt Hua's Fruit Juice (Changli Road), three yuan each. Business hours: 15:00-23:00 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6. Chao Tu Ji Fermented Tofu Chicken Wings On Yi'an Road, a popular shop, the taste is also good! Business hours: 11:00-12:30, 15:00-18:30 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7. Very Delicious Round Egg Wine Material Popular pickled shop, near Kaiyuan Temple. Business hours: 15:30-01:00 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8. Qiang Long Meat Loose On Zhongshan Road, the food here is often bought by locals, suitable as a gift for others. Business hours: 08:00-22:30 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9. Feng Chun White Porridge Suitable as a late-night snack, very popular! We went there at 12 o'clock and it was still crowded Business hours: 18:00-05:00 Recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guangjimen City Tower was originally called Guangji Building, also known as Hanjiang Tower. Folkly known as East Gate Building, it is the most spectacular one among the seven ancient gates of Chaozhou Ancient City. At the same time, it is not only the main symbol of Chaozhou famous city, but also an important gate of Chaozhou North Dike City Dyke. Guangjimen Tower is a palace-style three-story mountaintop attic, imitation palace-style building, glass tile red wall, Zhuzhu lattice window, painted with carved beams, looks majestic. You can climb the tower and look up at the river opposite, and the scenery is spectacular. In Chaozhou, except for tricycles, the most common means of transportation is motorcycles. Two people who were full of panic and ran to the Guangji Bridge for a walk. If you want to visit Guangji Bridge during the day, you will be charged 50 yuan for a round trip to the bridge. Free for those over 60 years old. You can pay a fee to cross the bridge. I feel that there is not much need to waste this money. It is also good to see the scenery on the riverside. Guangji Bridge is the first open-closed stone bridge in China, also known as Xiangzi Bridge. Located outside the Guangji City Gate of the ancient city, it was built in Song Dynasty. It consists of a set of pavilions similar to pavilions. It is a typical Lingnan wind and rain bridge style. It is connected by a pontoon bridge. When a ship comes over, it can be untied for ships to pass. When there is no ship, it is connected for visitors to cross the road.