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One-day tour of Nan'ao Island in Shantou/Ancient City of Chaozhou (Non-heritage drama optional)
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One-day tour of Nan'ao Island in Shantou/Ancient City of Chaozhou (Non-heritage drama optional)

Chaozhou
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to: Han Wen Gong Ancestral Hall (Reservation Service)
  • Admission to: Longhu Ancient Village (free entry)
  • Admission to: Jia Di Lane (free entry)
  • Admission to: Kaiyuan Temple (free entry)
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Professional Chinese driver
  • Friendly reminder: If the group does not form, our customer service staff will contact you to cancel for a full refund or reschedule your trip. Thank you for your understanding.

Not included: Tour guide; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

【Pre-trip Notice】 After placing an order, our staff will contact you at 21:00 the night before departure. The day before your trip, we will send the tour guide's contact information via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. Bilingual customer service is available online (09:00-22:00), providing exclusive full-process service and real-time responses, ensuring worry-free communication and a more secure journey. Kindly reminder: If the group is not formed, our customer service staff will contact you to cancel with a full refund or reschedule your trip. Thank you for your understanding! 【Pick-up and Drop-off Service Area】 We provide free door-to-door pick-up/meeting point assembly for Shantou city area/Longhu District Government Square. 【Itinerary Introduction】 Route 1: Designated meeting point in Shantou city area—Longhu Ancient Village—Han Wengong Temple—Guangji Bridge—Binjiang Corridor—"The Great Tide Returns: Dreaming of Chaozhou" (optional)—Paifang Street—Jiadi Lane—Kaiyuan Temple—Designated disbanding point in Shantou city area. Route 2: Shantou city hotel—Nan'ao Island—Changshanwei Lighthouse—Qian'aowan Lighthouse—Sanciongya Lighthouse—Qing'ao Island—Nan'ao Tropic of Cancer Landmark "Gate of Nature"—Rainbow Sea View—Shantou city hotel. 【Introduction to Featured Attractions】 Longhu Ancient Village: Also known as Longhu Ancient Village, this thousand-year-old village on the Han River dates back to the Song Dynasty. Its "three streets and six alleys" layout is well-preserved, with over a hundred ancestral halls and commercial residences, earning it the title "Chaozhou Ancient Architecture Museum." Han Wengong Temple: The earliest existing temple in China commemorating Han Yu, a Tang Dynasty literary figure, it is key to understanding the cultural heritage of Chaozhou. "The Great Tide Returns" Performance: A large-scale immersive intangible cultural heritage stage play in Chaozhou. It integrates more than ten intangible cultural heritages such as Chaozhou embroidery and Yingge dance with holographic technology, featuring stunning scenes like a red-headed boat "sailing" into the audience, telling the story of Chaozhou. The performance lasts approximately 65 minutes. Kaiyuan Temple: The oldest Buddhist temple in Chaozhou, founded in the Tang Dynasty, it is known as the "First Ancient Temple in Eastern Guangdong." The temple preserves architectural styles from the Tang Dynasty onwards and houses precious cultural relics such as Tang Dynasty stone sutra pillars and Song Dynasty bronze bells. Nan'ao Island: The only island county in Guangdong Province, the entire island is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, known as the "Hawaii of the East," blending mountain and sea wonders with a rich fishing village culture. Qing'ao Bay: The most famous natural seawater bathing beach on Nan'ao Island. The bay is crescent-shaped, with fine sand and clear water, making it the preferred destination for swimming, playing in the water, and watching the sunrise over the sea.

Highlights

🏮 Two Cities' Best, All in One Go
One trip, deeply experiencing the two core areas of Chaoshan: Route 1 explores the "living" ancient city of Chaozhou, taking in a thousand years of cultural heritage; Route 2 enjoys the "Oriental Hawaii" Nan'ao Island, fully experiencing the wonders of mountains and seas. A perfect combination of cultural heritage and natural scenery.
🎭 Immersive Intangible Cultural Heritage Feast
The itinerary includes the optional "Great Tide Returns" performance, a stage play that combines more than ten intangible cultural heritage items with holographic technology. The red-headed boat "sails" into the audience and other shocking scenes, bringing an immersive and in-depth Chaoshan cultural experience.
🎯 Exclusive Itinerary, Defined by You
The two major essences of the Chaoshan trip—ancient city culture and island scenery—are divided into two independent routes for you to choose from. You can freely decide whether to immerse yourself in the thousand-year cultural context of Chaozhou or plunge into the blue sea and sky of Nan'ao according to your interests, time, or weather, easily creating your own exclusive one-day trip.

What's included

Admission to: Han Wen Gong Ancestral Hall (Reservation Service)
Admission to: Longhu Ancient Village (free entry)
Admission to: Jia Di Lane (free entry)
Admission to: Kaiyuan Temple (free entry)
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Professional Chinese driver
Friendly reminder: If the group does not form, our customer service staff will contact you to cancel for a full refund or reschedule your trip. Thank you for your understanding.

What's not included

Tour guide
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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📍-Pick-up and drop-off service range: Route 1: Gathering and disbanding at the assembly point in Shantou city. Route 2: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Shantou city. 🕗 Time arrangement: 🛣️ Route 1: Departure time is around 8:00, and the trip usually ends at 18:00-19:00, taking you back to the hotel or returning to the pick-up point. We will inform you of the meeting time again one day before the trip, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the meeting time. 🏝️ Route 2: Departure time is around 9:00, and the trip usually ends at 18:00-19:00, taking you back to the hotel or returning to the pick-up point. We will inform you of the meeting time again one day before the trip, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the meeting time. Warm reminder: In case of failure to form a group, our customer service staff will contact you to cancel for a full refund or reschedule the trip. Thank you for your understanding!
Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up location: The plaza in front of the Longhu District Government (opposite the east gate of Longhu Hotel) (near MixC and Longyan Food Street). Our staff will communicate the specific travel information with you one day before departure. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, 龙湖古寨, This ancient village, located on the banks of the Han River, dates back to the Song Dynasty and flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its layout features "three streets and six lanes." The village boasts over a hundred ancestral halls and mansions, making it a veritable "exhibition of ancient Chaoshan architecture," showcasing the essence of Chaoshan folk crafts such as wood carvings, stone carvings, and嵌瓷 (qiàn cí, inlaid porcelain). [Dining] 1 hour(s), Lunch, Chaoshan beef hot pot, Tables are set for 10 people, with the number of dishes adjusted according to the number of attendees. Groups of 8 or fewer will be offered special Chaoshan dumplings, such as Kway Teow/Kway Chap soup, or a refund of 30 yuan per person. [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, 韩文公祠, China's oldest existing祠宇 (a type of memorial hall) commemorating Han Yu, a literary figure of the Tang Dynasty, was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty. The祠宇 is situated by a mountain and near water, creating a simple and tranquil atmosphere. Inside, there are numerous steles from various dynasties, recording Han Yu's achievements during his exile in Chaozhou, including promoting education, driving away crocodiles, and benefiting the people. [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Guangji Bridge, There is an additional fee of 20 yuan to cross the bridge; there is no fee if you do not cross the bridge. This ancient bridge spanning the Han River is famous for its unique layout of "eighteen shuttle boats and twenty-four continents." It is one of the earliest drawbridges in the world; connecting for traffic during the day and opening for navigation at night when the shuttle boats are moved away, showcasing the wisdom of the ancients. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Self-guided, Riverside Promenade, The ancient city wall scenic belt, built along the west bank of the Han River, stretches for approximately 2.6 kilometers. With lush green trees, it offers a leisurely stroll with views of the ancient city wall and the Guangji Gate tower. It is also an excellent spot to overlook the panoramic view of the Han River and Guangji Bridge, and to appreciate the night scenery. [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Ancient City of Chaozhou, Chaozhou Ancient City, known as the "Famous Coastal Town," is a "living ancient city of thousands of years." It retains the street layout of the Song Dynasty, which is "outer curved and inner square, four horizontal and three vertical." The core Guangji Bridge, Paifang Street, and more than 720 ancient lanes and Ming and Qing residential buildings together form a vibrant cultural museum. [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Paifang Street, Paifang Street is the core landmark of the ancient city of Chaozhou, a historical and cultural block nearly 2 kilometers long. More than 20 magnificent Ming and Qing stone memorial archways stand on the street, complementing the arcade corridors in the Nanyang style on both sides, bringing together traditional souvenirs, authentic snacks, and intangible cultural heritage displays. It is the essence of experiencing Chaozhou culture, architecture, and cuisine. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Self-guided, Jia Di Lane, A famous historical street in the ancient city of Chaozhou, it was a gathering place for ancient officials, merchants, and businessmen. The alleyway is home to dozens of Ming and Qing dynasty residences, with door towers, plaques, and architectural decorations filled with refined scholarly的气息 (qi xi), making it the essence of experiencing Chaozhou's traditional residential culture. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Kaiyuan Temple, Reputed as the "First Ancient Temple in Eastern Guangdong", it is a national key temple built in the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. The temple retains the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty and preserves precious cultural relics such as the stone scripture pillar of the Tang Dynasty and the bronze bell of the Song Dynasty, which are of great historical and artistic value. [Return] 18:00 - 19:00, at [Longhu District Government Square,]() Arrive at the departure location around 18:00-19:00 in the evening, subject to the actual situation on the day. It is recommended not to arrange major transportation行程 on the same day. Day {num}
This activity has no age limit Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
What to bring Valid ID / Passport (with 6 months validity) Accessibility Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
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