5-Day Roots-Seeking Journey to Chaoshan
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5-Day Roots-Seeking Journey to Chaoshan

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.

Chaozhou Ancestral Hall
Chaozhou old village

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.

chaoshan beef hotpot
Chaoshan cuisine

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.

zaiyang tea house
chaoshan yingge dance

Travel with Your Own Guide 

Relax and enjoy a stress-free trip, free from logistics, navigation, language barriers, and shopping traps.

China Highlights private guide
chaoshan private vehicle

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Suggested Itinerary

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.

Day 1Chaozhou Arrival | A Lingering Flavor of Home

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.

Day 2Chaozhou | Footprints on Familiar Stone
Breakfast

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.

Day3 Shantou | The Unbroken Chain of Culture
Breakfast

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.

Day 4 Jieyang | Walking Beneath Hakka Eaves
Breakfast

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.

Day 5 Jieyang Departure
Breakfast

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.

Chaozhou Hotel
Shantou Hotel
Jieyang Hotel
FromON REQUEST p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on the program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel.

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

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