Chaoshan through its old towns
Shantou Small Park and Jieyang Old Town offer different streetscapes, while Yingge dance introduces a local folk tradition. Performances follow the confirmed arrangements.
Taste of Chaoshan: Dachao Guilai, Three-Diamond Collection
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Overview
This 5-day, 4-night route covers Chaoshan, Shantou, Jieyang, Nan'ao Island and Chaozhou. Old-town lanes, Yingge dance, Nan'ao Island and Chaozhou tea houses alternate with intercity drives and walking. It suits travellers interested in Chaoshan food, local traditions and island scenery; confirm whether sea activities and the seafood package are included before booking.
Highlights
An island day on Nan'ao
Combine coastal sightseeing, a boat outing and a seafood set meal on Nan'ao Island. Marine activities depend on weather and sea conditions.
Chaozhou by bridge and teahouse
Explore Guangji Bridge and the lanes of Chaozhou Old Town, with a teahouse stop to pause over tea.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1High-speed rail from Hunan to Chaoshan / Arrival transfer and free time
Take high-speed rail from Hunan to Chaoshan. A guide or arrival-transfer driver meets you and takes you to the hotel. Enjoy free time after check-in, with the option to explore local streets and try Chaoshan snacks independently. Meals are not included today.
Day 2Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Centre, Small Park, Jieyang Old Town and Yingge dance
After breakfast, visit the Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Centre, Shantou's Small Park and the Qing Dynasty post office, with a complimentary ferry ride. Lunch is a Chaoshan goose banquet. Continue to Shuangfeng Temple, Xima Road, Jieyang Confucian Academy and Jinxian Gate, then watch the Dachao Guilai Yingge dance show. If the expo centre is closed, you visit Queshi or Shipaotai instead; if the academy is closed, the City God Temple. If the stage show is not running, another Yingge performance is arranged. Dinner is at your own expense.
Stops: Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Centre; Queshi or Shipaotai if closed · Shantou Small Park · Shantou Qing Dynasty Post Office · Complimentary ferry experience · Shuangfeng Temple · Xima Road · Jieyang Confucian Academy; City God Temple if closed · Jinxian Gate · Dachao Guilai stage show
Day 3Nan'ao Island / Boat outing and seafood package
After breakfast, cross Nan'ao Bridge to Nan'ao Island and visit Qihang Square, Changshanwei Lighthouse, the 23 Degrees North viewpoint and Rainbow Boardwalk. The package includes a sightseeing boat trip through the colourful coastal waters, an introduction to oyster farming with steamed-oyster tasting, activities on a floating fishing platform and drone photography. Platform facilities follow the on-site arrangements. Lunch is the package's lobster-and-abalone meal. Continue to the Tropic of Cancer marker and Qing'ao Bay beach, with complimentary afternoon tea overlooking the sea. Dinner is at your own expense. Confirm the total package price and exact coverage of the boat outing and seafood lunch before booking.
Stops: Nan'ao Bridge, crossed en route · Qihang Square · Changshanwei Lighthouse · 23 Degrees North viewpoint · Rainbow Boardwalk · Sightseeing boat trip, floating fishing platform and aerial photography; package items · Tropic of Cancer marker · Qing'ao Bay beach
Day 4Chaozhou Old Town, Guangji Bridge and an old-town teahouse
After breakfast, travel to Chaozhou for a beef-hotpot lunch, then visit the Thai Buddhist Temple and the Han Yu Memorial Temple; if the memorial temple is closed, you visit Chaoren Park or West Lake Park instead. In the afternoon, explore Chaozhou Old Town, including a complimentary walk on Guangji Bridge, then see Guangji Gate Tower, Kaiyuan Temple and Paifang Street. The one-way old-town electric shuttle, teahouse tasting and intangible-heritage experience are sold as a package; confirm its total price and what it covers before booking. Dinner is at your own expense. In the evening, enjoy the riverside lights before returning to the hotel. The complimentary bridge walk and heritage experience may be cancelled for reasons beyond our control, and the lights may be switched off for maintenance, policy or other reasons.
Stops: Thai Buddhist Temple · Han Yu Memorial Temple; Chaoren Park or West Lake Park if closed · Chaozhou Old Town · Guangji Bridge; complimentary walk on the bridge · Guangji Gate Tower · Kaiyuan Temple · Old-town teahouse and intangible-cultural-heritage experience; package items · Paifang Street · Riverside light show (cancelled if not running)
Day 5Chaoshan station transfer / High-speed rail back to Hunan
After breakfast, meet at the hotel and transfer to Chaoshan Railway Station for high-speed rail back to Hunan, ending the tour. Check the arrival and departure stations when booking. If departing by air, confirm the corresponding airport transfer separately.
Included and not included
Included
- Four nights in Chaoshan-area hotels with a three-diamond rating, or equivalent.
- Meals: Day 2 breakfast and Chaoshan braised-goose lunch; Day 3 breakfast; Day 4 breakfast and beef-hotpot lunch; Day 5 breakfast.
- Local air-conditioned group-tour vehicle, one seat per person. Pickup/drop-off points, departure times and attraction transport follow the scope specified each day; vehicle use during free time is excluded.
- Return second-class high-speed rail between Hunan and Chaoshan or Shantou; stations are confirmed when booking.
- Commentary in Chinese. Groups of fewer than ten may have a driver-guide; confirm how the group operates and the driver and guide arrangements when booking.
- Main admission to the sights explicitly included each day. Reservation failures, closures and other conditional changes are described in the corresponding daily plan.
Not included
- Site transport, sea activities and evening shows that are not part of the package or listed as included are at your own expense.
- Single-room supplements, meals not listed as included, and personal spending such as shopping, hotel laundry and drinks.
Cost and booking conditions
Day 3's boat outing, fishing platform, drone photography and lobster-and-abalone meal, plus Day 4's one-way old-town electric shuttle and teahouse experience, are package items. Confirm the total package price, whether it is included in the tour price and its full coverage before booking.
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