The one-day tour route of eight scenic spots in Chaozhou is Chenpi Factory - Kaiyuan Temple Tower - Guangji Bridge - Xiangzi Temple - Guangxiao Temple.
The starting point is Tangerine Peel Factory. It is recommended to arrive at Tangerine Peel Factory around 8 a.m. to taste the authentic Chaoshan delicacy Tangerine Peel Duck.
Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda. This is a thousand-year-old pagoda and one of the landmark buildings in Chaozhou City.
The second scenic spot is Guangji Bridge, which is an ancient stone arch bridge with a long history and cultural heritage.
Visitors can stroll on the bridge and admire the clear stream under the bridge and the ancient buildings on both sides.
The third scenic spot is Xiangzi Temple starting from Guangji Bridge and heading to Xiangzi Temple, which is a temple dedicated to Li Deyu, a disciple of Han Yu, a writer in the Tang Dynasty.
The fourth scenic spot is Guangxiao Temple. Starting from Xiangzi Temple, we go to Guangxiao Temple in Chaozhou City. This is a Buddhist temple with a history of thousands of years and many Buddha statues and murals.
The Buddhist culture here is profound and it is a good place to learn about Chinese Buddhist culture.
Characteristics of Chaozhou Chaozhou City is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, adjacent to Fujian Province and Shantou City. It is located in the Pearl River Delta region and is a coastal city with convenient transportation.
Chaozhou City has a long history and has been inhabited by humans as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties.
During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Chaozhou became an important commercial and trade center and cultural exchange center.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Chaozhou became one of the largest seaports in southern China.
Chaozhou City has rich historical and cultural heritage. Attractions such as Kaiyuan Temple, Xiangzi Bridge, Fenghuang Mountain Park, etc. are all important representatives of Chinese traditional culture.
In addition, Chaozhou also has many traditional handicrafts, such as tangerine peel, wood carvings, porcelain, etc. These handicrafts have high popularity and collection value in China and even around the world.