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Chaozhou (Chinese: 潮州), alternatively Chiuchow, [3] Chaochow [4] or Teochew, [5] is a city in the eastern Guangdong province of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast.
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Chaozhou was established in 331 during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317–420). Its Dark Ages layout can still be traced in Chaozhou Old Town. Many characteristic buildings are still preserved there. Here are some recommended places if you are interested in Chaozhou's history and old buildings.
Chaoshan culture refers to the culture created by the local people living in the Chaoshan region mainly including Chaozhou, Shantou, Jieyang, and Shanwei — i.e. the Teochew people's culture. The Teochew ethnic group came from central China more than a thousand years ago, and the area was partially isolated from the mainland and had contact with cul...
A saying goes: "Come to Guangzhou for good eats; come to Chaozhou for authentic flavors." Teochew cuisine is famous for its excellence in cooking seafood and vegetable dishes and its emphasis on the original flavor. Cantonese cuisine is one of the "Eight Chinese Cuisines" and Teochew cuisine is the backbone of Cantonese cuisine. Teochew cuisinehas ...
Chaozhou is located in a coastal area, from which, as early as in the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC – 8 AD), there were records of voyages. During the Song Dynasty (960–1279), when the Maritime Silk Road was flourishing, Chaozhou's location brought opportunitiesfor expansion through maritime trade. Local porcelain, tea, silk, brown sugar, and a large...
Chaozhou is also the place of origin of about 10 million people of the Chinese diaspora. In the 1940s and 1950s, a large number of people from the area moved to Hong Kong or Taiwan, and they formed close-knit communities. In Hong Kong, unlike most people, they didn't speak Cantonese, but spoke their own Teochew dialect. They opened small shops in H...
Chaozhou's climate is similar to that of Guangzhou. Though visitors could see Chaozhou in any season, the best time to visit Chaozhou is autumn and winter, from October to March, as temperatures are mild, and rainfall is lower. 1. Spring(March–May) is a transitional season when temperatures and precipitation begin to rise. Precipitation begins to i...
Chaozhou's nearest airport is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport — about 1 hour's drive west from Chaozhou on the east of Chaozhou. It's a medium sized airport with flights from key China cities and a few East Asian cities. The best way to get to Chaozhou is to go by high-speed train from Guangzhou (3 hours) or Shenzhen (2 hours). Chaoshan Rail...
A trip to cover Chaozhou's essence basically needs 2 days. For example: 1. Day 1: Arrival + Chaozhou Old Town (Guangji Bridge, Paifang Street) 2. Day 2: A city walk to visit Kaiyuan Temple, Huangjilue Temple, Residence of the Imperial Son-in-Law Xu, and Baishi Garden + departure Many extend their Chaozhou tour to Shantou to have a deeper sight into...
All our itineraries are customizable. If you have any ideas or requirements, or even no idea where to begin, let us know. We can expertlycreate a trip for youbased on your group size, time, budget, interests, preferences, and other requirements. 1. 3 Days Chaozhou and Shantou Tour 2. See more Guangzhou tours
Jul 22, 2024 · Situated in the east part of Guangdong Province, Chaozhou neighbors Fujian Province to the east, Shantou to the south and is adjacent to the South China Sea. It has a coastline of 136 kilometers (85 miles) in total.
Chaozhou (潮州; Diê5ziu1 in Teochew, Cháo zhōu in Mandarin) is a city in Guangdong Province in China, and the main cultural center of the Chaoshan region.
Top Things to Do in Chaozhou, Guangdong: See Tripadvisor's 958 traveller reviews and photos of 54 things to do when in Chaozhou.
Situated between seas and mountains, Chaozhou is a city shaped by over 1,600 years of history. This rich heritage has gifted the city with unique cultural treasures, such as Chaozhou Gongfu tea and a distinctive cuisine.
Chaozhou is a city in the easternmost corner of Guangdong Province, facing Taiwan across the sea. It is home to the Teochew people, who have a rich and distinctive culture that has influenced many parts of Southeast Asia.
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