Eastern Guangdong Travel Guide

Basic information Chaozhou Telephone Area Code: 0768 Shantou telephone area code: 0754 Meizhou Telephone Area Code: 0753 Travel Complaint Telephone: 0753-2243654 Travel Complaint Telephone: 0754-88297616 Destination overview Destination sketch East Guangdong refers to the abbreviation of the eastern part of […]

Basic information

Chaozhou Telephone Area Code: 0768
Shantou telephone area code: 0754
Meizhou Telephone Area Code: 0753
Travel Complaint Telephone: 0753-2243654
Travel Complaint Telephone: 0754-88297616

Destination overview

Destination sketch

East Guangdong refers to the abbreviation of the eastern part of Guangdong Province, including Shanwei City, Jieyang City, Chaozhou City, Shantou City, four prefecture-level cities and the Shenzhen Special Cooperation Zone.

Language help

Most of local people can not speak English.

Best travel season

Visitors can get at at season, especially better in spring and autumn.

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport, SWA
Tel: 0663-3933333
Www.cs-airport.com

Train

Shantou Railway Station
Address: Southeast of Zhutai Overpass in Longhu District
Tel: 0754-86338172

Long-distance bus

Chaozhou Passenger Transport Center Hub Station
Address: Chaoan County, Chaozhou City
Phone: 0768-6885050

Shantou City Passenger Transport Station
Address: No. 41, Luan Road, Shantou City
Words: 0754-8626646

Meixian Xincheng Bus Terminal
Address: Meizhou City Spindle Bridge
Tel: 0753-2519859

Meizhou Bus Station
Address: No. 2, Meishi Road, Meizhou City
Tel: 0753-2222137

Traffic in the city

Bus

The operation time of the Chaozhou bus is relatively short. The early bus time is usually 6:40 and the last bus is about 18:30. Chaozhou City has a small area and is also compact between attractions, usually within walking distance.

Taxi

When Chaozhou taxis are used, please ask for the price in advance, usually starting from 5 yuan. The starting price of Shantou taxi is 10 yuan, 0.7 yuan per 0.25 km after 3 kilometers.

Attractions

Guangji Gate Tower

Among the seven ancient city gates of Chaozhou, the Guangji Gate Tower is often considered the most spectacular one. Constructed in 1370 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it is the most prominent symbol of Chaozhou City.

Situated to the west of Xiangzi Bridge, the Guangji Gate Tower occupies a prominent position in the center of Chaozhou City, and is a well-preserved example of this kind of historic construction. Erected on a large, thick platform, this magnificent structure is a Three-storey tower whose architectural style outwardly resembles that of a palace. In the center of the first floor stands an impressive arch, built to a height of 11.9 feet and a width of 9.5 feet. A gigantic bronze bell, which was made in 1134 During the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), hangs on the third floor. Double-crowned with green tiles and constructed with red walls, the delicate carvings, scarlet pillars and fine traceried windows of this tower are a rather majestic and imposing sight.
Address: Opposite to Guangji City Gate, Huancheng East Road, Chaozhou City: Bus No. 3 can be directly reached
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-17:30; Saturday, Sunday and holidays
9:00-17:30 (If there is a special shipping period, please refer to the scenic notice for the specific opening time)
Tickets: 50 yuan
Phone: 0768-2228224
Www.czguangjiqiao.cn

Kaiyuan Temple

It is a Buddhist temple located in Xiangqiao District of Chaozhou, Guangdong, China.

After ascending the throne in 713, Emperor Xuanzong issued the decree building “Kaiyuan Temples” which was named after his reign title “Kaiyuan” in each prefecture of the Tang Empire (618–907).[1] Through the rise and fall in the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, most of the present structures of Kaiyuan Temple still preserves the original appearance include several national treasures.
Address: No. 32, Kaiyuan Road, Chaozhou City
How to get there: Walk near the archway street and walk
Opening hours: 8:00-17:30
Tickets: 5 yuan
Tel: 0768-2225571

Nanao islnad

Qing Ao Bay is one of the most renowned beaches in Guangdong Province. It stretches for more than 2,400 meters (7900 feet), and is covered with very soft and fine sand. The surrounding waters are jade blue, and remain untainted by pollution. From north to south is an area of ​​shelterbelt, which combines with these other features to create a spectacular view.
Address: 11.8 nautical miles from Shantou Special Economic Zone
Arrival method: Shantou Bus Terminal has 3 shuttle buses in the morning, middle and afternoon every day, which leads directly to the Nan’ao Bus Station. It can also be ferried from Laiwu Pier to the Longshanwei Pier of Nan’ao Island.

Yinna Mountain

Marked by lofty mountains, majestic peaks, rare stones, emerald like waterfalls and drifting clouds, Yinna Mountain is considered as one of the three most famous mountains of Guangdong Province. It is located in Yanyang Town, about 46 kilometers (29 miles) from downtown Meizhou. It has five main peaks that stand together, resembling five fingers surrounded by dense mist surging up from below, with clouds wafting in the air.

Lingguang Temple otherwise known as the Temple of Divine Light sits at the foot of the Yinna Mountain. Reputed as one of the four notable temples of Guangdong, Lingguang Temple has been in existence for more than 1,200 years, having been built during the Tang Dynasty 618-907). In 1385 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the temple was enlarged and got its present name. This majestic temple contains Buddhist buildings, including the Grand Hall, Arhat Hall, Kwan-yin Hall, the bell tower , the drum tower, and other subsidiary structures.
Address: Yanyang Town, Meizhou City
Arrival: Yuemei Bus Terminal has a bus to Lingguang Temple. You can also take the shuttle bus to Yannanfei, get off at the intersection of Yinna Mountain and go hiking on the mountain to visit Lingguang Temple.
Tickets: 40 yuan

Hakka Museum of China

Located in Meizhou, Guangdong, the Hakka Museum of China is the only museum focusing on the collecting, studying, showing and inheritance of Hakka culture, and the only museum themed on an ethnic culture in China. It is composed of a main hall and several Surrounding branch halls, such as Huanzuixian Memorial Hall, Meizhou Chancellors Hall and Meizhou Generals Hall.
As the main immigrant group of the Han people in South China, the Hakka said much in developing the region. In Chinese, Hakka refers to guest, which shows that they are not native-born. As a saying goes, there is sunlight, there Are Chinese; there are Chinese, there are Hakka. They are also named ‘Oriental Jewry’ because of their excellent business talent.
Address: No. 2 Dongshan Avenue, Meijiang District, Meizhou City
Arrival method: Bus 1, 2, 6, 12 can be reached
Opening hours: 9:00-17:30, closed on Monday
Tickets: 40 yuan
Tel: 0753-2258830

Food

Chaozhou

Tide-like foie gras
Chaozhou big fish ball
Oyster cream crab
Hand rubbing beef balls

Shantou

Dongli pig’s foot rice
Glutinous rice chicken
Braised goose
South Australian Oysters
Pickles

Meizhou

Fried round
Hakka salted chicken

Accommodation

There are many choices for accmmmodation in eastern Guangdong.

shopping

Tea, pickles, Chao embroidery

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