Chaozhou

Chaozhou (潮州; Diê⁵ziu¹ in Teochew, Cháo​zhōu in Mandarin) is a city in Guangdong Province]] in China.

Chaozhou Halal Travel Guide

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 and the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast. Many overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia can trace their ancestry to the area, with Bangkok and Singapore in particular being home to large and influential overseas Teochew communities. In addition, Teochews also form one of the largest non-Cantonese communities in Hong Kong, and play a prominent role in the city's economy.

How to travel to Chaozhou

Fly to Chaozhou

Chaozhou does not have its own airport. The closest airport is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (IATA Flight Code: SWA). It also serves international Flights to Hong Kong and Bangkok on China Southern Airlines as well as to Singapore on Jetstar Asia and Taiwan, Province of China.

Via Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (IATA Flight Code: CAN) offers Intercity Bus service. You can stay at Shantou Tourist General Corporation. The price of the ticket is ¥20 each.

Travel by train to Chaozhou

The Shenzhen to Shanghai high speed rail has a stop at Chaoshan, which serves both Chaozhou and Shantou. From Chaoshan railway station, north exit, take a frequently running city bus to Chaozhou downtown (about 45 minutes, ¥7).

Travel on a Bus in Chaozhou

From Shantou and there are regularly scheduled buses to Chaozhou from the China Travel Services bus station, for about Y18-19.

Best way to travel in Chaozhou by a Taxi

From Shantou, you can take taxis （~45min - 1 hour, ¥25) at the intersection of the Shantou Radio & Television station (汕头市广播电视台） along Chaoshan road (潮汕路）. The taxi drivers will stop along the way to pull additional passengers in.

How to get around In Chaozhou

• Try to walk as the main old parts of Chaozhou are easily walkable.
• Take a taxi is the fastest simplest way to travel longer distances and is relatively affordable from ¥20-30. If you are staying at a hotel and they can page a taxi for you and help you with heading to your intended location.
• Try a bicycle if you have one or can find a rental business. Just make sure to pack a face mask on heavy pollution days.
• Try a bus, if you are up for excitement. Bus stops are found all throughout the city.

What to see in Chaozhou

• The Lighthouse of Buddha - 北阁佛灯; Běi​gé​fó​dēng​ | The lighthouse was used for boats in the Hanjiang river as this part of the river was dangerous. The lighthouse could remind people that they were in Chaozhou area and ought to be careful. It is said a former emperor once passed in his dragon boat while he was sleeping and was woken by the light from this lighthouse. He thought it must have been a bodhisattva sending him the light and therefore named it the Lighthouse of Buddha.

• Guangji Bridge - 广济桥; Guǎng​jì​qiáo​ | It was built in the Southern Song Dynasty (1170 A.D.), a bridge partly made of small boats. It was rebuilt a few years ago and now costs 60 yuan to cross (one way). You may have seen a model of it in the old Guangdong Provincial Museum.

• Jiluehuang Temple - 己略黃公祠; Jǐ​lüè​huáng​gōng​cí​ | Displaying the wood carving art of Chaozhou in the Qing Dynasty.

• The old site of Song Kiln | Shows the scale of production and the exquisite craftsmanship of ceramic in ancient Chaozhou.

• Jiadixiang - 甲第巷; Jiǎ​dì​xiàng​ | Ancient family houses.

• Kaiyuan Temple - 开元寺; Kāi​yuán​sì​ | Buddhist center embodied with the quintessence of the architectural art of various dynasties such as the Tang and the Song and the Yuan and the Qing. This temple is over 200 years old. The temple is also home to the most influential Buddhism Study Institute in Southeast China. Inside, handsome calligraphy and inscribed steles remind visitors that this temple once functioned as the record keeper of the city.

• People's Plaza - 明城墻; Míng​chéng​qiáng​ | Night scene of the Plaza.

• The Ming City Wall | 2.6 kilometers long.

• Xu Imperial Son-in-law Mansion - 许驸马府; Xǔ​fù​mǎ​fǔ​ | Retains the basic pattern of the architecture of the Song Dynasty.

• Xihuyuan | Museum in the main city park, has a unique collection unique of stones with natural geological markings representing (or resembling) Chinese characters. There is a small crumbling historical building (revolutionary site) and a large modern phoenix at the top of a hill, with an interesting old painting of ancient Chaozhou.

• Yi Garden - 颐园； Yiyuan | A museum/art gallery that tells the life story of Rao Zongyi, artist and sinologist.

• General Headquarters - The former Nan’ao General Headquarters,the Xiongzhen Pass and the Changshanwei Gun Battery and other military facilities are still preserved on the island.

Local Language in Chaozhou

Teochew is the main local language, which is closely related to Minnan, and mutually intelligible to some extent. Locals are very proud of their language despite government attempts to standardise Mandarin as a common language, so any attempts to speak Teochew will be met with encouragement, and may even get you preferential treatment in shops and restaurants. As Chaozhou is part of Guangdong province, many Muslim speak Cantonese as a second language. As with elsewhere in mainland China, standard Mandarin is the only language taught in schools so expect all educated people to be fluent in Mandarin. English is not widely spoken, though staff at the higher end hotels will be able to speak English.

Despite many residents having relatives in the much more international city of Hong Kong and in overseas Chinese communities, non-Chinese visitors are not currently common here so expect some friendly curiosity and attempts at conversation from people if you visit, especially from kids/teenagers who know a little bit of English. However, when shopping or dining you'll be treated the same as if you are a local resident. The city is developing with China's economic expansion, so visitors and facets of western culture, while still infrequent, are becoming more common.

Shopping in Chaozhou

Chaozhou considers itself the "Ceramic Capital of China" and you will notice that there are a lot of ceramics for sale, often at very affordable prices.

• Nike Store - Near the main McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) is an official licensed Nike Store. Next to it is a licensed Adidas store.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Chaozhou

Chiuchow (Teochew) cuisine and the cooking style originating from Chaozhou.

• Lianhua Vegetarian Restaurant - 莲花素食府 Lianhua Sushi Fu | Vegetarian chain restaurant also found in Shantou and Jieyang.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chaozhou

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

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More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chaozhou

• Shantou
• Xiamen, by high speed train about every 15 minutes during the day. Takes 1.5 hours. Get to the Chaoshan high speed train station via city bus in 45 minutes (¥7).
• Guangzhou, by high speed train.Takes 3 hours.
• Shenzhen, by high speed train. Takes 2 hours.
• Hong Kong, via Shenzhen

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