The ancient streets are full of history and culture, and delicious food

Jieyang, a hidden gem in Chaoshan

📌Jieyang is a city in Chaoshan. The arcades in the ancient city have been renovated, and the many old shops and stalls are a feast for the eyes. There are also many newly opened museums!

📸Recommended itinerary for Jieyang Ancient City:

Jinxian Gate: The iconic city gate of the ancient city
Jieyang Confucian Temple: The largest Confucian temple in Lingnan, with red walls like a "mini Forbidden City", free entry
Chenghuang Temple: The largest Chenghuang Temple in Guangdong, with exquisite Chaoshan inlaid porcelain and wood carvings
Rongcheng District Museum: Formerly the study of Ding Richang, Bailan Mountain Pavilion
Shuangfeng Temple: Beautifully lit at night, the contrast in the ancient city is striking, like being in Japan
Guo Zhiqi's Former Residence: Ming Dynasty architecture, with colorful flags flying in the clan alleys, spectacular
Zhongshan Road: The oldest arcade street, with many old shops, beautifully lit at night
Sixian Road: The predecessor of Zhongshan Police Station was the site of the yamen
Dadong Street: An old street by the river, witnessing Jieyang's dense water network in the past
Xima Road: Filming location for Ni Dahong and Guo Qilin's new drama "The Old Home"
Ding Richang Memorial Hall: The former residence of the patriotic general Ding Richang, with a Chaoshan opera cultural tourism market from February 1
Shishi Bridge: On the 15th day of the first lunar month, people walk on the colorful bridge here, and touching different parts of the lion has different meanings
Forbidden City: The only existing Yuan Dynasty ancient city wall in China, the spectacle of ancient banyan trees and walls coexisting is not to be missed
Ancient Banyan Martial Temple: A national cultural relic protection unit, a 400-year-old temple located at the entrance of the market, with a theater stage across the street

🍲Food recommendations:

[Salted Egg Yolk with Sugar] A unique Jieyang specialty, salted egg yolk wrapped in sugar, sweet and salty
[Nanmen Oyster Omelet] Opens at 9:30 pm, crispy and delicious
[Eel Noodles] Fresh soup and chewy noodles
[Lin's Dumplings] A great place for late-night snacks, thin-skinned steamed dumplings with soup

🚗Transportation:

High-speed rail: [Chaoshan Station], about 2 hours from Guangzhou, take a bus to Jinxianmen Terminal after getting off the train to reach the ancient city (CNY 20)
Plane: [Jieyang Airport]