Guangji Bridge

The scenes of relatives leaving and lovers separating often occur at the ferry crossing by the bridge. Standing at the head of the bridge, seeing the separation of relatives, it is inevitable to feel a sense of sorrow, and these strands of sorrow and bits of resentment have been transformed into beautiful texts and magnificent poems by literati, which are recited by people and add an artistic atmosphere to these ancient bridges. Today, let's walk into the Guangji Bridge, located opposite the Guangjimen City Tower on Huancheng East Road in Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, and see what different sceneries there are here. Although there are many similar ancient bridges in our country, the Guangji Bridge hidden in Guangdong is open during the day and splits into two at night, opening and closing for more than 800 years! Guangji Bridge, commonly known as Xiangzi Bridge, was built in the seventh year of Song Qiandao (1171 AD) and has a long history. Not only that, but it is also worth mentioning that it is also known as one of the 'Four Ancient Bridges of China' along with Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge, and Lugou Bridge. The surface of the Guangji Bridge is antique, the bridge spans the Han River, and combines beam bridges, arch bridges, and pontoon bridges into one, with a very special structure, which can be called a unique example in the history of bridges in our country.

The Guang Ji Bridge in Han Jiang River. Another location to venture to. The Guangji bridge is a magnificent sight. The bridge is a fun place to take pictures and see the beauty of the Han Jiang River. The fun part of the bridge is the boat crossing. Hold on tight! Haha. The bridge was built to help merchants cross the river safely. While walking across the river, take lots of pictures and enjoy the wonderful architectural design. Enjoy the bridge. I highly recommend it. #newyearadventure

Chaozhou is a historical Guangdong city in the north east of the province near Shantou. There is an old saying “If you haven’t been to Chaozhou, you haven’t really been to Guangdong”. It’s also a foodies heaven! But more about another day! The Guangji bridge is one of China’s most greatest creations in bridge history. The middle part of the bridge is made of 18 parallel pontoon boats. During the day you can walk along the bridge to the other side - as long as no boats are coming through, when you will see them takeaway the boats in the middle to let big boats through! ✨At nighttime, the Guangxi bridge is also home to mysterious light show - usually at 8pm and 9pm. If you go to Chaozhou, it’s definitely worth staying overnight to enjoy the light show as well as the extensive food and tea culture - which all come out at night! 📍Guangji bridge is located at the Han riverside 💰 it’s free to watch the light show (To go on the bridge during the day is around 20-30rmb depending on ticket type) #travellater #traveltheotherside #theotherside #travelwithme #chaozhou #chaoshan #lightshow #meatballs #beef

Chaozhou (Teochew) is an excellent place to spend a weekend. The most famous sight in Chaozhou is the Guangji Bridge 广济桥, partly consisting of stone towers with a pontoon section in the middle that can be opened by moving the wooden boats. The extant bridge is a modern reconstruction of the ancient original, but it looks convincing. It's a little bit dear to cross, but the ticket itself is a postage-paid postcard. The old city of Chaozhou retains its ancient wall on the river side, which makes a nice spot for a stroll. Visit the picturesque West Lake, 西湖, and then walk along Zhongshan Road towards the river to see many workshops where the traditional art of Chaozhou woodcarving is still practised. The temples and ancestral halls in the old town are richly decorated with such carving. Finally, stroll along the century-old main street marked by dozens of memorial arches and try some tasty street food or buy some locally made satay sauce to take home. Several trains a day go from Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Chaoshan Station, from where you can get a bus to Chaozhou itself. Chaozhou is not very big, so you can easily visit it and neighbouring Shantou (Swatow) in a weekend. #qingmingtravel #urbanexplorer #lightthecity #oldtown #historicculture #historicallandmarks #chaozhou #teochew #guangdong #china #weekendtrip #sightseeing

Chaozhou really values the heritage of intangible cultural heritage. When the intangible cultural heritage lanterns meet the intangible cultural heritage Chaozhou cuisine, the festive atmosphere of Jianye's home flavor is maxed out! Shantou is really too romantic 😭😭 Come to Chaozhou's Guangji Bridge for a challenge! I personally prefer the night view of Guangji Bridge. When the lights come on at night, it feels a bit like Chongqing's Hongya Cave, with a little feel. The small lanterns🏮 are basically available at every store, and we bought them near the main entrance. It just so happened to be the weekend, and there were really a lot of people 📸tips: Don't just stand at the main entrance to take pictures, come in and you can go up the small stairs on both sides of the main entrance to the second floor, the pictures taken from there are even better! It perfectly avoids the crowd, and the scenery is very prominent, and you can also take pictures at the corner of the stairs~ What's great is that when we arrived, we just caught the start of the light show across the street. We went to see it first, and the light show with music had a strong Chaozhou flavor. It's a pity that it was a bit rushed. When coming back, I saw everyone checking in at Chaozhou on social media. There are so many places I want to go to experience the shock of Chaozhou's fire jumping tradition

Guangji Bridge, formerly known as Kangji Bridge, Dinghou Bridge, and Jichuan Bridge, commonly known as Xiangzi Bridge, and also referred to as Chaozhou Xiangzi Bridge, is located outside the east gate of the ancient city of Chaozhou, Guangdong Province. Spanning the Han River, it connects the east and west banks and was a vital thoroughfare from ancient Guangdong to Zhejiang. It combines the features of beam bridges, pontoon bridges, and arch bridges, making it one of the eight scenic spots in Chaozhou and a unique example in the history of Chinese bridges. After the Spring Festival, a friend invited me to visit the Chaoshan area to see the local customs, and Guangji Bridge is a must-visit spot. This bridge is quite special; you must visit it once during the day and again at night. Why?

South Yue Trip No.3⃣ - Chaozhou  Guangji Bridge 🏯Historic Site Name: Chaozhou Guangji Bridge 📌Address: Outside Guangji Tower, Han River, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province 🏛Conservation Level: 3rd batch of national protection in 1⃣9⃣8⃣8⃣ 🎫Admission Fee: 2⃣0⃣ yuan per person 🏯Spanning the Han River, Guangji Bridge is the star landmark of the ancient city of Chaozhou. This bridge, one of the oldest movable bridges in Chinese history, is one of the four great ancient bridges of China, alongside the Luoyang Bridge in Quanzhou, Fujian, the Lugou Bridge in Beijing, and the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhao County, Hebei. 🏯Guangji Bridge is also known as Xiangzi Bridge, which is the origin of the name of Xiangqiao District in Chaozhou. A local folk song goes: 'If you go to Guangdong but not Chaozhou, your trip is in vain; if you go to Chaozhou but not the bridge, it's a wasted journey.' That is to say, one must visit Chaozhou when in Guangdong, and one must visit Guangji Bridge when in Chaozhou. 🏯Guangji Bridge was originally built in the seventh year of the Qiandao era of the Song Dynasty (1171), initially as a pontoon bridge entirely connected by boats. Over time, 13 bridge piers were gradually constructed on the east and west banks. It is said that these thirteen piers and the bridge pavilions on top were built by successive prefects of Chaozhou, hence their different shapes and styles. Among the piers, a pontoon bridge made of shuttle boats is preserved, which can be disassembled to allow large ships to pass through the river. 🏯In 2007, Guangji Bridge underwent major repairs and was opened to the public, largely retaining the appearance of the Ming Dynasty, with some piers and stone beams still original. The bridge pavilions now feature displays of intangible cultural heritage crafts, including ceramics, embroidery, wood carving, hand-pulled pots, and straw paintings, among others. 🏯Watching the pontoon bridge being connected or disassembled by shuttle boats is a unique experience when visiting Guangji Bridge, with both the connecting and disassembling processes taking about half an hour. 📷Photography TIPS for Guangji Bridge: ✅A good angle to view the entire Guangji Bridge comes from the Guangji Gate Tower and Han Wen Gong Temple, although the view from Han Wen Gong Temple is a bit remote, and the lush ancient trees might block the view in summer. Walking along both banks of the Han River, you can also capture the full view of Guangji Bridge. ✅The night view of Guangji Bridge is beautiful, with the bridge pavilions crystal clear and complemented by the warm light decorations of Guangji Gate Tower. As night falls, Guangji Bridge also has a light show.

🏞️ Recommended Attractions Chaozhou Ancient City: Stroll through the quaint streets and alleys, feeling the weight of history and the depth of culture.🏯 Guangji Bridge: This ancient stone bridge has witnessed the prosperity of Chaozhou, and its night lights are even more breathtaking.🌉 Pai Fang Street: Twenty-two archways line this street, each telling a historical legend of Chaozhou.🎎 🍜 Must-try Delicacies Chaozhou Beef Balls: Chewy texture, delicious soup, definitely a foodie's favorite!🍡 Chaozhou Clay Pot Porridge: Rich and fragrant porridge with generous ingredients, heartwarming and stomach-warming.🥣 Chaozhou Kway Teow: Smooth kway teow paired with rich soup, every bite is satisfying.🍜 🎨 Unique Experiences Chaozhou Hand-drawn Teapot: Experience the joy of making a teapot by hand, and feel the charm of traditional craftsmanship.🍵 Chao Embroidery: Learn the art of embroidery, stitch by stitch, and take home a piece of art that's uniquely yours.🌸 📝 Tips Chaozhou's weather is changeable, remember to bring rain gear and sun protection.☂️🌞 Respect local customs and habits, travel civilly, and protect the environment.🌳 🎉 Chaozhou awaits your exploration, come and feel the unique charm of this city! Start your Chaozhou journey now!🚀

🤪Ever since I played the 'Flying Over Guangdong' attraction at the Sunac Park in Guangzhou, I've been incredibly attached to the Guangji Bridge 🤩 Today, I finally got to see the connection of those 18 boats 1⃣️ Guangji Bridge, one of the famous ancient bridges in China, has a middle section made up of 18 shuttle boats linked together to form a pontoon bridge that can open and close. When large ships or rafts need to pass, the pontoon boats in the middle can be disconnected to allow passage. There's a local saying: 'A trip to Guangdong is incomplete without visiting Chaozhou; a visit to Chaozhou is in vain without seeing the bridge.' So my trip was not in vain, as every day at 17:30, part of the boats in the middle section are moved aside to let the big ships through! Of course, I had to watch this before leaving, 🎫 tickets are 20 yuan per person, available upon arrival! The ticket also comes with a postcard, postage included, and I've already sent it back home and received it! 2⃣️📍Chaozhou Clay Pot Porridge, don't eat at the shops near the scenic area, they're not good at all. Walk a bit further to find food, obviously I ate near the scenic area, but then a kind young lady told me the above, friends, you'll have to search on your own 3⃣️📍Paifang Street, truly lives up to its reputation, walk all the way to the 'Number One Scholar' 🥇 archway at the end, endless archways, you must walk to the end! Walking down the street feels like Guangzhou's Shangxiajiu, haha, since I'm here, I've checked in! 4⃣️Try a Chaozhou tea drink: 📍'Xi Pian · Chao San Yi' Their tea jelly is very delicious, and they also offer express delivery! If you come to the ancient city, why not look for them? Here's the young lady I mentioned, she recommended to me where to find delicious clay pot porridge, want to know? Go find her, find her shop! 5️⃣Xima Road Snack Street Super many snacks, and various internet-famous shops ✅ Cheap egg wine ✅ Kick peach ✅ Chaozhou fermented bean curd chicken wings ✅ Braised goose ✅ Licorice fruit🍉…… 6️⃣Chaozhou West Lake Near Xima Road, a local park, just stroll around Additionally, there are many electric bicycles🚲 that need to be returned to designated locations. Once you reach Xima Road and the vicinity of the ancient city, you can't ride anymore, everyone please pay attention⚠️

Phoenix Mountain, where people's hearts are fiery, by the Han River, where the shores are adorned with irises and orchids. It is said that in Chaozizhou, the tides ebb and flow, and the collision between the river, the sea, and people's hearts has been through countless changes. Here, filial piety and loyalty are the essence of heritage, perseverance and struggle are the philosophy of survival, tea is the way to enlightenment, food is the means to fame, tradition is the belief, and simplicity is the way of life. Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge, Thai Buddha Hall, the city's riverfront is uniform in appearance, with gold lacquer wood carvings and Chaozhou embroidery ceramics, all of which highlight the profound cultural heritage of this ancient city. Beef hotpot, Du Longsheng's pickles, rice noodle rolls, kung fu tea, and aged tangerine peel, all amaze with the local flavor of life. This land, nurtured by the waves, has its own unique charm and romance, simple yet bold. You should know, here, there are not so many flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy— Only the incomparable freshness.

🌟**Weekend trip to Chaozhou➕Shantou, indulge in a two-day and one-night journey of food and scenery! 🚌** 🚄**Day One: Exploring Chaozhou** Depart from Fuzhou by high-speed train🚅 8:38-11:24 Arrive at Chaoshan Station 🚖Take a taxi to the city center for a hearty lunch (Chaoshan Station is located between Chaozhou and Shantou, carpooling is the most convenient) - Discover the mysterious beauty of the Thai Buddha Temple - Stroll across Guangji Bridge, feeling the vicissitudes of history - Wander through Paifang Street, experiencing the charm of the ancient city 🍜**Chaozhou food recommendations:** Beef stir-fried with rice noodles, oil mandarin juice, oyster omelette, beef balls, fermented bean curd chicken wings, spring rolls, almond tea, salty rice dumplings (Don't forget to try them!) 🌇After dinner, head to Shantou Taste delicious dinner in Shantou (Beef hotpot is a must-try, for detailed strategies please refer to the previous notes～) 🌞**Day Two: Enjoying Shantou** - Check into a Shantou hostel, experiencing the local life atmosphere Have a delicious lunch (Try the tasty beef brisket rice) - Take a leisurely walk in Shantou's Little Park, feeling the tranquility and beauty 🍲**Shantou food recommendations:** Taro in syrup, Old Four's fruit juice ice, Old Hu's sweet soup, bean paste milk (Delicious flavors that are unforgettable) 🚗**Afternoon free exploration, tasting local snacks** Prepare to return to Fuzhou at 5 o'clock - Taste the big tree rice noodle rolls - Try a cup of authentic Chaozhou tea (Huangpi water) - Experience the cultural charm of Chengchuan tea treatment 🛴**Tips:** There are QR code scooters on the road, making travel more convenient! Two days on the weekend are definitely enough～ Let's seize every wonderful moment! 🌈 🌟**Summary** A two-day and one-night trip to Chaozhou➕Shantou is not only a journey of food but also a relaxation and enjoyment of the soul. This weekend, let us together feel the weight of history, appreciate the local customs, savor authentic food, and create our unforgettable memories. Looking forward to exploring with you and enjoying this wonderful journey! 🌺🌄

After visiting Han Ci, I went to Guangji Bridge, which integrates beam bridges, pontoon bridges, and arch bridges. It is a unique example of ancient bridges in China, known for its 'eighteen ferry boats and twenty-four islets' style. Along with Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge, and Lugou Bridge, it is hailed as one of the four great ancient bridges in China. The famous bridge expert Mao Yisheng praised it as 'the world's earliest lift bridge'. Walking on Guangji Bridge, you can get close to the Han River, feel the river breeze, and appreciate the live performances of intangible cultural heritage inheritors and master craftsmen of Chao embroidery and hand-pulled pottery. Guangji Bridge