Chaoshan is located at the junction of Guangdong and Fujian on the southeast coast of my country. It is famous for its delicious food, so it has become an ideal place for Fujian people to travel by short distance. If you want to completely unleash your taste buds during this Dragon Boat Festival holiday without getting too tired, then a self-driving tour in Chaoshan is definitely a good choice.

Self-driving itinerary suggestions: Xiamen - Chaozhou (ancient city - Chen Cihong's former residence in Shantou + old city - Shantou - Xiamen

1. Kaiyuan Temple

Kaiyuan Temple is located in Guangdong Kaiyuan Road, Chaozhou City, Province, was built in the 26th year of Emperor Xuanzong's reign (738). The entire temple retains the layout of the Tang Dynasty and embodies the architectural art of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and is very popular. The main halls and pavilions are all made of wood and stone, which are closely connected with wooden tenons and supported by stacked dragon-headed brackets. They are spread upward layer by layer, up to eleven floors, to withstand the huge pressure on the roof of the palace. The roof of the palace has four double eaves and double dripping water. Decorated with owl tails and double dragons grabbing treasures, the glazed tiles and red walls are spectacular.

2. Guangji Bridge

Go straight along Dongmen Street to reach Chaozhou. One of its symbols: Guangji Gate Tower. Opposite the tower is the famous Guangji Bridge. Guangji Bridge was an important transportation thoroughfare between Fujian and Guangdong in ancient times. Together with Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge and Marco Polo Bridge, it is also known as the "Four Ancient Bridges in China". The first retractable pontoon bridge in China and even the world. Walking on the bridge or even lying on the stone bridge for a while while enjoying the breeze is definitely a pleasant experience.

3. Archway Street.

Walking back to the city wall, you will come to the old street of Chaozhou - Pai Fang Street. You can find all kinds of time-honored delicacies with Chaozhou characteristics such as Chaozhou beef balls, spring rolls, duck noodles, beef offal, and grass pudding. You can find various streets, such as Zhenji, Xima Road, etc.

4. Chen Cihong’s Former Residence

After a good meal, we set off to the junction of Chaoshan, which is less than an hour and a half away. Then you can reach the next attraction - Chen Cihong's former residence. It was built in the second year of Xuantong in the Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of ??25,400 square meters and has 506 halls. It is known as "the first overseas Chinese residence in Lingnan" and "Chaoshan's Little Forbidden City". ”, it is also the largest modern family-style building in Chaoshan area.

Chen Cihong’s former residence embodies the architectural characteristics of Chaoshan folk houses. The main hall of the house has a “four-point golden” layout, with fire lanes on both sides (also known as fire lanes). Known as a double-backed sword, it is similar to the format of the East and West Palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is divided into several small courtyards to form a residential network of large courtyards within small courtyards, large houses and small rooms, plus stairs, overpasses, corridors and roof walkways, which are connected inside and outside, and are circuitous. , so confusing that those who meet it for the first time will feel like they are in a Bagua formation.

5. The Old Town of Shantou Waima Road

Drive to the old town of Shantou again and continue to explore Shantou. The old city is a very interesting place. Although it is dilapidated, it has a sense of historical vicissitudes.

In Shantou, you can’t miss night porridge, beef hot pot, bean curd, barley soup, candied scallion pancakes, etc. Wait! Compared with Chaozhou, Shantou’s oyster bake and other snacks are more authentic. We recommend Haiji Beef, Fuhecheng Beef Balls and other old restaurants.

Chaoshan cuisine has a long history, and taste buds are diverse. When you go to the store to taste it, you will be hungry, excited and excited, and your taste buds will be satisfied. The more fun lies in driving to explore the delicious food. This process, and the mood of being on the road with family and friends!