Chao'an District Travel, Chaozhou
Chao'an District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province – a land where landscapes and humanities blend, featuring attractions such as Fenghuang Mountain, Longhu Ancient Village, and Fengxiang Gorge. Experience Chaoshan tea culture and ancient village customs on a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Landscape and Culture Tour in Chao'an District
Explore tea mountains, ancient villages, canyons with waterfalls, and experience folk customs
Morning: Stroll through Longhu Ancient Village and explore Ming and Qing architecture; Afternoon: Visit Fengxiang Gorge and admire waterfalls and flowing springs; Evening: Experience farm-style delicacies.
- Longhu Ancient Village Homestay
- Fenghuang Town Mountain View Inn
- Green Island Resort Hotel
- Fenghuang Fried Tofu Puffs
- Longhu Crisp Candy
- Bamboo Shoot Kueh
- Bitter Thorn Heart Porridge
- Olive Sauce
- Longhu Ancient Village has many stone slab roads, it is recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes
- There are many mosquitoes in Fengxiang Gorge, prepare mosquito repellent
- There is a large temperature difference in the canyon in summer, you can bring a thin coat
Early morning: Climb Fenghuang Mountain to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds; Morning: Visit tea gardens and experience tea picking and processing; Afternoon: Go to Green Island Resort to experience pastoral customs.
- Take bus No. 103 from Chaozhou urban area to Longhu Ancient Village, about 40 minutes
- Some sections of Fenghuang Mountain are steep, self-driving or chartered car is recommended
- You can take a taxi between scenic spots, the drive takes about 30-60 minutes
- Longhu Ancient Village: Free (some former residences charge 5-10 yuan)
- Fengxiang Gorge: 30 yuan
- Fenghuang Mountain: Free (tea garden experience about 50 yuan)
- Green Island Resort: 50 yuan
- To watch the sunrise at Fenghuang Mountain, you need to get up early, it is recommended to check the sunrise time in advance
- Tea picking experience is best in spring, advance reservation is required
- It is recommended to buy Fenghuang Dancong tea in regular tea factories or shops
Must-Try Delicacies in Chao'an District
Fenghuang Dancong Tea
A specialty of Chao'an District, one of China's top ten famous teas, with unique natural floral fragrance and mellow and sweet taste, it is the first choice for Chaoshan Kung Fu Tea.
Longhu Crisp Candy
A traditional pastry from Longhu Town, Chao'an, made with peanuts, sesame and maltose, crispy and sweet, melts in the mouth, and is a famous local tea snack.
Candied Taro (Fan Sha Yu Tou)
A classic Chaoshan dessert from Chao'an. Local taro is cut into pieces, fried, then coated with boiled sugar syrup, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet but not cloying, a must-have food for festivals.
Fenghuang Fried Tofu Puffs (Fu Dou Gan)
A specialty snack of Fenghuang Mountain, made with local soybeans, fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, eaten with chives salt water, with a unique flavor, a common dish in farmhouse banquets.
- Spring (March-April): Tea picking season at Fenghuang Mountain, you can experience tea picking
- Autumn (October-November): Cool weather, suitable for mountain climbing and ancient village tours
- Winter (December-February): There may be short frost in Fenghuang Mountain area, you can enjoy snow scenery in the mountains
- Fenghuang Grass Kueh (Cao Zai Guo)
- Dengtang Fried Kueh Tiao (Rice Noodles)
- Wenci Olives
- Guihu Rice Dumplings (Mi Jiao)
- Shaxi Beef Balls
- Tickets: About 100 yuan
- Accommodation: 150-400 yuan/night
- Catering: 120-250 yuan/day
- Transportation: 80-200 yuan
- Total: 500-1000 yuan
- How is the self-driving road condition at Fenghuang Mountain? → Some mountain roads are steep, novice drivers are advised to drive carefully
- Do I need to book tea picking experience in advance? → Yes, it is recommended to contact tea farmers 2-3 days in advance
- Is there a tour guide service at Longhu Ancient Village? → Paid tour guides are available, and audio guides can also be rented
- How to distinguish the quality of Fenghuang Dancong tea? → You can watch the brewing in regular shops, high-quality tea has a long-lasting aroma