Guangdong · China
Chaozhou travel guide
Chaozhou is a city in Guangdong, China, home to about 2,568,000 people.
- Best months
- October to December
- Nearest airport
- SWA18 km · Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Chaozhou
Chaozhou (Chinese: 潮州), alternatively Chiuchow, Chaochow or Teochew, is a prefecture-level city in the Teoswa region of east Guangdong, 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.
Chaozhou is in the easternmost part of Guangdong Province in the north of the delta of the Han River, which flows through the city. 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. Administratively, Chaozhou is divided into two districts and one county. Xiangqiao (湘桥) district forms the downtown core of the city, with Chao'an (潮安) district to the west, and Raoping (饶平) county to the east.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Chaozhou
See
- Chaozhou Museum
- Yi Garden
- Chaozhou Old City Wall
- Guangji Bridge
- Jiadi Lane
- The Lighthouse of Buddha
- The old site of Song Kiln
- Xu Imperial Son-in-law Mansion
- Jiluehuang Temple
- Kaiyuan Temple
- Chaozhou People's Square
- West Lake
Do
Taste Local Cuisine: Chaozhou is renowned for its unique Chaoshan cuisine, including Chaozhou beef hotpot (潮州牛肉火锅), Chaozhou porridge (潮汕粥), and Chaozhou stewed dishes (潮汕炖菜). Don't miss the opportunity to savor the local delicacies. Visit Historical Sites: Chaozhou boasts numerous historical landmarks such as Chen Family Ancestral Temple (陈氏宗祠), Fucheng Confucian Temple (富城孔庙), and Kaiyuan Temple (开元寺). These places reflect the rich history and culture of Chaozhou. Explore Natural Scenery: Chaozhou and its surroundings offer beautiful natural attractions like Fenghuang Mountain (凤凰山), Dan'an Mountain (丹南山), and Tangdi River (南唐河).
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When to go
The best time to visit Chaozhou
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Chaozhou are October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; June is the wettest, with about 289 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Chaozhou: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Chaozhou does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) in Jieyang. It also serves international flights to Hong Kong and Bangkok on China Southern Airlines.
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SWA · Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Chaozhou
Eat
Teochew (Chiuchow) cuisine, the cooking style originating from Chaozhou. Famous examples of local dishes include fish balls (鱼丸), braised goose (卤鹅), cold crab (冻蟹), pork trotter jelly (猪脚冻) and taro paste (芋泥). A popular street dish is oyster omelette (蠔煎 háojiān in Mandarin, 蠔烙 o5 luah4 in Teochew), which differs greatly from the more famous Taiwanese version.
Drink
A local speciality is kung fu tea (工夫茶), a type of black tea that is also popular in Xiamen and in Taiwan.
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Questions
Chaozhou: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Chaozhou?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Chaozhou are October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; June is the wettest, with about 289 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Chaozhou?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Chaozhou?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Chaozhou
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.