Rongcheng District Jieyang Travel
Rongcheng District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province – one of the birthplaces of Chaoshan culture, featuring attractions such as Jinxian Gate, Jieyang Tower, and West Lake Park. Experience ancient city customs and Chaoshan folk customs in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Chaoshan Culture Tour in Rongcheng District
Explore ancient cities, trace cultural roots, stroll by lake scenery, and enjoy mountain views
Visit Jinxian Gate in the morning to experience the ancient city style; explore Jieyang Tower in the afternoon to learn about Chaoshan history; taste authentic Chaoshan cuisine in the evening.
- Homestays around the ancient city
- Chain hotels in urban area
- River view hotels on Linjiang Road
- Jieyang Pingpong Kueh
- Oyster Omelette
- Kway Teow Soup
- Rice Flour Kueh
- Glutinous Rice Stuffed Pork Intestine
- The area around Jinxian Gate is the old urban district with limited parking spaces, it is recommended to walk or cycle
- ID card is required to enter Jieyang Tower Museum
- You can watch the sunset at Jinxian Gate Tower in the evening
Stroll around West Lake Park in the early morning to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; visit surrounding historical sites in the morning; climb Huangqishan in the afternoon to overlook the entire Rongcheng city and experience the integration of nature and culture.
- Bus No.1 and No.3 in urban area can directly reach Jinxian Gate
- Taxi ride from Jieyang Tower to West Lake Park takes about 10 minutes
- Bus No.11 can reach the foot of Huangqishan Scenic Area
- Jinxian Gate: Free (¥5 to climb the tower)
- Jieyang Tower: Free
- West Lake Park: Free (¥10 for Zoo)
- Huangqishan Scenic Area: Free (Incense money for some temples is at your own expense)
- It is recommended to wear sports shoes for climbing Huangqishan, the whole journey takes about 2 hours
- Boat rental price in West Lake Park is ¥30-¥50 per hour
- Attractions are crowded on weekends, it is recommended to visit during off-peak hours
Must-Try Foods in Rongcheng District
Jieyang Pingpong Kueh
A traditional famous pastry in Rongcheng, named for its resemblance to a ping-pong ball. Made with glutinous rice flour as the skin, filled with peanuts, sesame, winter melon candy and other fillings, steamed to perfection with a soft and sweet taste.
Oyster Omelette
A classic snack in Rongcheng, made with fresh oysters as the main ingredient, mixed with sweet potato starch water, quickly fried with lard until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with fish sauce, it is delicious and savory.
Kway Teow Soup
A daily food in Rongcheng, made with fresh kway teow paired with pork offal, beef or seafood, boiled in bone broth. With delicious soup and smooth kway teow, it is one of the representatives of Chaoshan food culture.
Rice Dumpling
A special festival food in Rongcheng, mainly made of glutinous rice, wrapped with pork belly, salted egg yolk, dried shrimp, lotus seeds and other fillings, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed. With rich flavor and moderate saltiness and aroma.
- Spring (March-April): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (October-November): Cool weather, suitable for mountain climbing and sightseeing
- Winter (December-January): Rich in Chaoshan folk activities, can experience traditional culture
- Glutinous Rice Stuffed Pork Intestine
- Rat's Grass Kueh
- Red Peach Kueh
- Radish Kueh
- Jieyang Rice Dumpling
- Tickets: About ¥20
- Accommodation: ¥100-200 per night
- Catering: ¥80-150 per day
- Transportation: ¥50-100
- Total: ¥300-600
- Is Jinxian Gate open at night? → Open until 22:00, with beautiful night view lighting
- Do I need to make an appointment for Jieyang Tower Museum? → No appointment needed, enter with ID card
- Can I drive up Huangqishan? → Part of the road is accessible by car, need to walk to the top
- Is transportation convenient in Rongcheng District? → Buses cover major attractions, taxi starting price is ¥7