9 Days Guangzhou & Chaoshan Gourmet Tour

Take a morning train to Chaoshan Station, upon arrival, the guide will be waiting for you at the exit. 

Afternoon enjoy a leisure time at Archway Street (牌坊街), There are many arcade buildings along the street. There are 22 arches standing on the street, telling the great achievements of many Chaozhou heroes in history. Each archway has a story behind it, which is intriguing. The food along the street is even more attractive. Chaozhou hand-made beef balls, taro cakes, etc. are very unique. Excellent choice.n noodles, flank beef rice noodle, fish ball rice noodle, and special soft sausage.

Local Cuisine for today:

* 皮蛋弟砂鍋店 (Yonghui Road, Chaozhou City) 

* 盛興記芝麻杏仁茶 (Huancheng West Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City)

* 兄弟牛肉火锅 beef hotpot, this is also the famous one in Chaohzhou

In the morning, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Then journey will begin from the Memorial Temple of Hanyu (韩文公祠), was built to commemorate Han Yu, a writer and thinker in the Tang Dynasty. The temple records the history of the Han Temple, the achievements of Han Yu in curing tides, and the poems that praise the Han Temple. Climbing up to the Shilang Pavilion, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Chaozhou. 

Thereafter, we will walking around Guangji Bridge (广济桥), commonly known as Xiangzi Bridge, was built in the seventh year of Songgandao (AD 1171) and has a long history. Together with Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge and Lugou Bridge, it is called "China's Four Ancient Bridges". The bridge deck is antique and the bridge body spans the Han River. Standing on the bank of the Hanjiang River, you can feel the magnificent momentum of Guangji Bridge.

Local Cuisine for today:

* 芳芳祖传粿汁 (Nanxing Rd, Xiangqiao District)

* 永興鹵水 YongXin Braised Goose

* 枫春海鲜大排档 Fengchun Seafood Restaurant

Today we will pay a visit to Danfu Courtyard (淡浮院), The entrance is a towering stone archway. The archway to the main hall is a three-step stone steps. The garden is surrounded by stone unicorns, blue lions, iron bulls and other mascots. The main hall building is stable and solemn. The three characters of the "Danfu Courtyard" in the middle of the plaque are the books of the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. 

After visiting, you will enjoy a food tour and then drive to Shantou for overnight stay.

Local Cuisine for today:

* 啊荣砂鍋粥

* 华记牛雜 (near Ximengu Station, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City)

* 百年老店胡榮泉 Wu Rong Chuan Century Old Shop - teochew biscuits & snacks & ar bo leng

* 鸭母捻 Ya Mu Nian

Breakfast in the hotel, today you will head for beautiful Nan'ao Island, which is an island county located on the border between Guangdong and Fujian. Nan'ao Island has not been opened up extensively. The scenery still retains its original natural beauty. The sea water is clear and the sand quality is superior. In addition to the natural landscape, the island contains historical sites such as the Nan'ao Zongbingfu and the Song well. This place has many kinds of seafood, which is tasty and inexpensive. So this is a great place to eat seafood while watching the sea.

Afternoon, free time in Longbei Market (龙北市场) to buy some dried food stuff.

Dinner at Jianye Restaurant (建业酒家), It is a Chaozhou restaurant recommended by Chinese foodie Cai Lan. This restaurant has been dedicated to fish gelatin culture since its establishment and has over 30 years of valuable experience since then.

Local Cuisine for today:

* 潮汕风味海鲜 (Chaoshan style Seafood)

* 建业酒家 Jianye Restaurant

Today we will pick you up from the hotel lobby and transfer you to the first site Shantou Small Park (汕头小公园), The arcades and streets in the small park area basically imitate the style of Parisian blocks, and are distributed radially in a fan shape; it is the commercial center and cultural center of the old city of Shantou, is the core landmark and cultural symbol of the old city of Shantou. 

The final site today is Chaoshan Museum (潮汕博物馆), The collection categories of the Chaoshan Museum include inlaid porcelain, wood carvings, stone carvings, colored paintings, etc. as well as various representative historical witnesses related to the production and life, important figures, and major events of Chaoshan overseas Chinese in different historical periods. 

Local Cuisine for today:

* 李记粿汁, 小吴肠粉, 老妈宫粽球 famous rice dumplings, 飘香小食店

* 福合埕牛肉火锅

* 三椿里 Gelato Ice Cream (near the Small Park)

Continue your culinary journey in Shantou in the morning. We will try the following food:

* 糯米肠 & 酸菜猪肚汤 

* 富苑贵 Teochew Porridge

* 郑家 Beef Ball

* 春梅里鹅肉店, 日日香鹅肉店 Goose

After that, we will take the train to Guangzhou.

* 永庆坊 Yongqingfang (where you can explore some local snacks)

* 竹溪烧鹅 Goose

Morning after delighted buffet at hotel, today's tour begin with Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (陈家祠), a place both for offering up sacrifices to ancestors and for study. Afterwards, we will head to visit Shamian Island, which used to be the British and French concession, with beautiful Western style architecture. 

Then transfer to Beijing Road (北京路步行街). It is one of the most prosperous pedestrian streets in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. There are many small restaurants selling delicious local snacks, such as wonton noodles, flank beef rice noodle, fish ball rice noodle, and special soft sausage. 

Local Cuisine for today:

* 点都德点心 广东早茶Brunch

* 仁信老铺甜品 Dessert

* 广州酒家鸡仔饼 Guangzhou Chicken Biscuits

* 文记一心鸡 Chicken

Another exciting day in Guangzhou. We will first visit the Museum of Nanyue King (南越王陵) located on Jiefang Bei Road, is the oldest and largest Han tomb with the most funerary objects in Lingnan Area. As one of the 80 famous museums in the world, it covers 14,000 square meters (150, 699.6 square feet) with 10 exhibition halls. 

Then travel to Shamian Island (沙面岛) is a sandbank island in the Liwan District of Guangzhou city. The territory was divided into two concessions given to France and the United Kingdom by the Qing Dynasty government in the 19th century. The island is a historical area that serves as a tranquil reminder of the colonial European period, with quiet pedestrian avenues flanked by trees and lined by historical buildings in various states of upkeep.

Local Cuisine for today:

* 客语客家菜 Hakka cuisine

* 潮荟鱼仔潮州菜

* 西华路小吃街 Xihua Road Food Street

After breakfast, you will be transfered to the airport, and back to your sweet home. Wish you a pleasant journey!