Ancient City of Chaozhou

Ancient City of Chaozhou

The Ancient City of Chaozhou is located in Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. It is one of the first two cities in Guangdong to be honored with the title of “National Historical and Cultural City.” It is also recognized as an Outstanding Tourism City of China and was once known as the “Place Where Ten Prime Ministers Left Their Mark.” The city has long been praised as the “Zoulu by the Sea” and the “Famed Land of Linghai!” Chaozhou boasts the world-renowned “Eight Scenic Spots of Chaozhou”…

Guangji Bridge

Guangji Bridge

Chaozhou is home to the world-famous “Eight Scenic Spots of Chaozhou,” features the natural landscape of “three mountains and one river encircling the city,” and offers a unique and distinctive tourism culture represented by the Chaozhou dialect, Chaozhou Opera, Chaozhou music, Chaozhou crafts, Chaozhou cuisine, and Chaozhou Gongfu tea.

Memorial Arch Street

Memorial Arch Street

Chaozhou boasts over 700 cultural relics and historic sites, including five national key cultural relics protection units. Among them are Guangji Bridge, one of China’s Four Great Ancient Bridges; the Han Wengong Ancestral Temple, the longest-standing memorial to Han Yu in China; the Xu Fu Prince Mansion, a rare example of Song Dynasty residential architecture in China; the Jilue Huanggong Ancestral Hall, which showcases the pinnacle of Chaozhou woodcarving craftsmanship; the Kaiyuan Temple, originally built in the Tang Dynasty; the Qinglong Ancient Temple, dating back to the Song Dynasty; the Tianhou Palace, built during the Yuan Dynasty; the Penholder Mountain Song Kiln ruins; as well as the Hanbi Tower, where former Premier Zhou Enlai once worked. In addition, there are the famous Old and New Eight Scenic Spots of Chaozhou……

Kaiyuan Temple of Chaozhou

Kaiyuan Temple of Chaozhou

Guangji Gate Tower

Guangji Gate Tower

Zhumu Gate Tower

Xiashui Gate Tower

Shangshui Gate Tower

Jilue Huanggong Ancestral Hall

Chaozhou Phoenix Terrace

Chaozhou Phoenix Pagoda

Confucian Temple of Haiyang County

Xu Fu Prince Mansion

Han Wengong Ancestral Temple