Guangdong · China
Jieyang travel guide
Jieyang is a city in Guangdong, China, home to about 5,578,000 people.
- Best months
- February and October to December
- Nearest airport
- SWA14 km · Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Jieyang
Jieyang (simplified Chinese: 揭阳; traditional Chinese: 揭陽; pinyin: Jiēyáng; Chaozhou dialect: gig4 iên5; Jieyang dialect: gêg4 ion5) is a prefecture-level city in eastern Guangdong Province (Yuedong), People's Republic of China, part of the Chaoshan region. People in Jieyang speak Chaoshan Min distinct from neighbouring Yue speakers.
Jieyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province. It is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, adjacent to Shantou, Shanwei, Meizhou and other places. Jieyang has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and has gone through multiple stages of development. The history of Jieyang can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty, when it belonged to the jurisdiction of Nanhai County. In the Tang Dynasty, Jieyang established "Jieyang County", which was an important administrative district.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Jieyang
See
- Jinxian Gate
- Jieyang Museum
- Shuangfeng Temple
- Huangqi Mountain
- Huangmanzhai Waterfalls
Do
- Chaozhou opera
- Iron rod puppets
- Yingge dance
- Dragon Boat Race
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When to go
The best time to visit Jieyang
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jieyang are February and October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 303 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 Jieyang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting around
Jieyang is more suitable for friends who travel by car. Even if you don't drive, it's not troublesome to take the high-speed rail. The attractions are concentrated in the old city area around Jinxianmen, which can be reached on foot. Jieyang's streets are narrow, so it is recommended to use shared bicycles or shared electric vehicles, which are cheaper and free. Please pay attention to safety when using them. Booking Didi on WeChat is the fastest and easiest way. You can also choose to take the bus, but the frequency may be less, so you need to know it in advance.
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SWA · Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jieyang
Drink
Chaoshan Tie Guan Yin (潮汕铁观音). Chaoshan Tie Guan Yin, possibly produced in Jieyang, is a type of oolong tea known for its distinctive roasting process and unique aroma. White Hair Oolong (白毫乌龙). White Hair Oolong is a refined oolong tea, and Jieyang's climate and soil conditions may influence the tea's quality, giving it a unique flavor. Fenghuang Dancong (凤凰单枞). Jieyang's proximity to Fenghuang Mountain may result in the production of Fenghuang Dancong tea, a type of oolong known for its single-tree variety and elegant taste. White Hair Green Tea (白毫绿茶). Jieyang may also produce some White Hair Green Tea, characterized by tender white tea buds, offering a fresh taste and aroma.
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Questions
Jieyang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jieyang?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jieyang are February and October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 303 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jieyang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Jieyang?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Jieyang
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.