A Quest to Your Wellspring
This tour offers a poignant return to your roots in Chaoshan, allowing you to revisit your ancestral home, savor the authentic flavors through bustling street-side snacks and a beef hotpot feast, before immersing yourself in the vibrant sounds and sights with captivating Chao Opera and the powerful Yingge Dance performance, a profound connection to the land and its enduring traditions.
This itinerary is designed to be fully customizable to your needs and interests. Our team is on hand to provide you with personalized support.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Home, Found in the Heart's Echo
Return to the Ancestral Hall, a poignant reminder of family origins, and stroll the tranquil village streets for quiet reflection on your family history.


Tastes, Family's Secret Recipe
Within every flavor of Chaoshan's cooking lies not simply sustenance, but the treasured culinary heritage and the silent family legacy carried through generations.


Voices, the Passed-Down Cultural Bloodline
Immerse yourself in Teochew Opera or string music and the powerful Yingge Dance, a dance deeply rooted in the land's traditions.


Travel with Your Own Guide
Relax and enjoy a stress-free trip, free from logistics, navigation, language barriers, and shopping traps.


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Great Tour guide(Jiang) in Beijing
![]() Jiang was an excellent tour guide, on time and always endeavoured to help. He helped us with requests such as buying tea. Otherwise, he was able to tell us a lot about his country and the culture. He was generally open to any questions we had. We really can recommend him as a tour guide in Beijing :))) more
May 2025, Ramona
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short trip to peking
![]() We do had three days in Beijing with Jiang. The organisation, driver and guiding was really great. We have been a group of 2 (couple). I think we would have needed nearly +30 percent more time to find the right queueing line at all the places. For us it was a hassel free and seamless enjoyment - to visit all the places and having a long hiking track at the great wall of china. thank you very much Jiang & china highlights & team. ps: we also tasted a lot of vegetarian food which was really great. more
May 2025, Matthias
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Great Guide and delicious food in Beijing
![]() My Guide, Tina Yang, was great. She is very knowledgeable about each place we visited. I enjoyed her explanations of the various sights that we visited like the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, JingShan Park, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs etc. I had a special request this time of going to jinshanling great wall . Also walking for almost 6km up and down various elevations which was a wonderful experience. Tina, was also very helpful in booking restaurants, I requested to eat for dinners during my trip. Overall a 5 star experience during this visit to Beijing. I would recommend them for your visit to Beijing. more
May 2025, markieong Singapore Singapore
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Welcome to Chaoshan! Your journey begins with a warm greeting from your knowledgeable tour guide at the train station or airport. Enjoy a seamless transfer to the city, then explore its wonders.
Explore Longhu Ancient Village and immerse yourself in Chaoshan's traditional architecture and culture, showcased in its ancient Song-Qing dynasty buildings with elaborate carvings and porcelain paintings.
Experience the hometown flavors on a Walking Foodie Expedition through the celebrated Paifang Street. Delight in the taste of Spring Rolls, the aromatic Braised Goose, the distinctive Kueh Chee, and the invigorating Orange juice(individual purchases apply), before your relaxing return to your hotel.
Meet your guide and head to Shutu Village (an example ancestral home). Explore the Zhao's Ancestral Hall, a touching testament to a family's origins and stroll through the peaceful village streets, letting the calm surroundings encourage you to reflect on your family history and ties to ancestral lands.
Discover both the Guangji (Xiangzi) Bridge and the Guangji Gate Tower. The bridge itself is known for its clever design, blending stone arches and a movable boat bridge for waterway access, complemented by lively pavilions that provide historical context and beautiful vistas.
Explore Kaiyuan Temple, where centuries of architectural evolution and exquisite Buddhist artistry are on display, featuring intricate carvings and statues within prominent halls such as the Mahavira Hall.
Immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of Chaozhou at Zaiyang Tea House: experience the exquisite Gongfu Cha, the region's time-honored tea ceremony, while being captivated by the vibrant artistry of Teochew Opera, Teochew string music, or Teochew song singing.
A comfortable drive from Chaozhou to Shantou awaits, during which you'll gain fascinating insights into the region from your guide.
Uncover the cultural tapestry of Shantou Ancient Town as you wander through the serene Little Garden Park, the venerable Tianhou Palace, and the historically resonant Laoma Palace Stage, admire the Post Office Building's architecture, and view the Opening Port Exhibition Hall.
Treat yourself to Chaoshan Beef Hotpot for lunch. Your tour guide will gladly help with the order, but please note that this meal is at your own expense.
Explore the Chaoshan Historical and Cultural Expo Center to delve into the region's rich heritage, from its history and Teochew dialect to traditional crafts, local cuisine, and Teochew Opera. Inside, witness the vibrant 30-minute Chaoshan Yingge Dance, a dynamic performance with rhythmic hammer strikes staged across the hall.
Cruise on the Qimian Ferry, traveling between the Queshi Bridge and Bay Bridge, and discover attractions like the Queshi Scenic Area, Baihuajian Temple, the Chaoshan Expo Center, etc. along the way.
Indulge in a seamless and comfortable transfer to Jieyang.
Discover De'anli, a well-preserved Hakka walled village with sturdy walls, a symmetrical layout of brick houses surrounding courtyards and ancestral halls, and fortified gates, offering a glimpse into Hakka communal living, defensive architecture, social structures, and history in the Chaoshan region.
Experience the cultural richness of Jieyang Ancient Town by wandering through the vibrant Guandi Temple, the historic Jinxian Gate, and the well-preserved Jieyang Confucian Temple, while also admiring the spiritual Rongcheng Chenghuang Temple and the charming Ancient City Zhongshan Arcade Street, noted for its traditional shophouses.
Make the most of your remaining free time to enjoy a final exploration of the city, before your guide and driver's arrival for the train station or airport transfer.
Hotel Selection
—The Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.



Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- Mandarin / Cantonese-speaking local guide listed
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Tour code: gdcs-1