Chaozhou Guangji Bridge. Its fame lies in its status as one of the four ancient bridges in China (the other three are Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge, and Lugou Bridge); its uniqueness lies in its structure—it is the first open-close floating bridge in China, which means it can be opened and closed, allowing for navigation and flood discharge when opened.
This West Lake has the name of a tourist attraction but lacks the commercial atmosphere of one, which is quite a surprise. Most of the people strolling and cooling off in the park are locals. The scenic area has many poetic names in its introduction, such as West Lake Fish Raft, Lake Heart Pavilion, Virgin Spring Water, Phoenix Perch Tower, and Lotus Pool.
Xu Prince Consort's Mansion
Entering the Prince Consort's Mansion through the simple stone slab entrance feels like traveling through a historical tunnel to the Song Dynasty. Every detail of the house reflects the lifestyle of that era.
Jiadi Alley is a 'side road' off Paifang Street, and it's easy to miss if you're not paying attention. It's only 200 meters long and is a very quiet little alley. Among all the ancient alleys, Jiadi Alley is the most famous. Several old houses have large plaques hanging on them, indicating that this place once had a very glorious past. The weathered and old appearance has a unique charm—it's very suitable for photography, highly recommended.
Xingning Lane
Xingning Lane is a small alley parallel to and north of Jiadi Lane. It is listed among the top ten famous alleys in Chaozhou along with Jiadi Lane. It appears more peaceful and simple. The only bustling house here is a restaurant called Wu Xiang Ji.
Just stepping into Xi Ma Road, I thought I had inadvertently walked into a Taiwanese movie.
Shantou Old Town & Small Park
The arcades in the old town are the most well-preserved and densely packed in the Shantou area. The small park is built within the old town, centered around a Sun Yat-sen Memorial Pavilion. Several old streets with Eurasian and Southeast Asian architectural styles radiate out in a fan shape (similar to the layout of Paris), bearing witness to Shantou's historically bustling commerce.
