Leizhou Rhyme · Ancient Jun in the South of Tiannan
Leizhou City, Zhanjiang — known as the "Important Place in the South of Tiannan", is the birthplace of Leizhou culture, with a thousand-year-old ancient city style, numerous cultural relics and unique folk customs. The 2-day 1-night itinerary visits the ancient city, explores the ancient pagoda, and seeks the cultural context.
2-Day 1-Night Historical and Cultural Tour of Leizhou City
Ancient City Style + Ancient Pagoda Wonder + Folk Custom Experience, Feel the Charm of Leizhou Culture
Experience the historical heritage and architectural charm of Leizhou Ancient City throughout the day
- It is recommended to visit Leizhou Ancient City on foot to experience the market customs
- Pay attention to safety when climbing Sanyuan Pagoda, some stone steps are steep
- You can ask a commentator in the museum to have an in-depth understanding of Leizhou culture
- Characteristic homestays around Leizhou Ancient City
- Business hotels in Leizhou urban area
- Resort hotels near West Lake Park
Experience the combination of Leizhou cultural roots and coastal customs throughout the day
- Participate in traditional worship ceremonies at Leizu Temple (if festivals are encountered)
- Experience Leizhou stone dog culture in West Lake Park
- Watch the sea sunset at Tianchengtai
- Buy characteristic handcrafts such as Leizhou ceramics and rush weaving
- Purchase local specialties in Leizhou urban area (Leizhou preserved fruits, dried mangoes)
- Return after experiencing Leizhou characteristic dinner
- Leizhou City is about 80 kilometers away from Zhanjiang urban area, about 1.5 hours by self-driving
- Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport is about 110 kilometers away from Leizhou City, it is recommended to arrange transportation in advance
Must-Try Foods in Leizhou City
Leizhou Zongzi (Rice Dumpling)
Leizhou's characteristic food, made of glutinous rice, pork belly, salted egg yolk and other raw materials, wrapped and steamed with Chinese fan palm leaves, with soft and glutinous taste and rich flavor. It is especially popular around the Dragon Boat Festival, with large size and unique flavor.
Muye Clip (Leaf Wrapped Cake)
Leizhou's traditional snack, with glutinous rice flour as the skin, divided into sweet and salty fillings (sweet filling is peanut and sesame, salty filling is dried shrimp and dried radish), wrapped with jackfruit leaves and steamed, with plant fragrance and soft taste.
Leizhou Rice Dumpling (Small Rice Dumpling)
Leizhou's characteristic breakfast, made of rice flour as the skin, wrapped with dried shrimp, lean meat, dried radish and other fillings and steamed, eaten with special soy sauce, delicious taste, is one of the most popular breakfasts locally.
Wushi Seafood Pot
A special dish in Wushi Town, Leizhou, made of local fresh seafood such as shrimp, crab, shellfish, etc., cooked in a pot with tofu and vermicelli, rich in fresh flavor, retaining the original taste of seafood to the greatest extent, and is a representative of coastal food.
- January-March: Warm climate, suitable for outdoor activities and visiting historical sites
- April-May: Spring blossoms, suitable for park leisure and folk custom experience
- October-December: Clear autumn weather, the best time for coastal play and cultural exploration
- Pay attention to typhoon warnings in summer, check the weather forecast before going to sea
- There are many stone dog statues in Leizhou Ancient City, you can pay attention to watching them
- There are folk activities in Leizu Temple during festivals, you can check in advance to participate
- It is recommended to arrange half a day to one day at Tianchengtai Resort to experience coastal fun
- West Lake Park has the best scenery in the early morning and evening, suitable for walking and photography
- Attractions in Leizhou City are relatively concentrated, you can walk or take a tricycle in the urban area
- Wushi Town is about 60 kilometers away from the urban area, it is recommended to drive by yourself or take a township bus
- Respect local folk customs and abide by relevant regulations when entering the ancestral temple
- Leizhou's food is concentrated around the ancient city, West Lake Avenue and Wushi Town
- There are buses from Zhanjiang urban area to Leizhou City, about 1.5 hours, fare 25 yuan
- Transportation in Leizhou City is mainly by bus and tricycle, fare 1-5 yuan
- Self-driving from Zhanjiang urban area to Leizhou via Shenhai Expressway, about 1.5 hours
- Self-driving from Guangzhou urban area to Leizhou is about 5 hours, or take high-speed rail to Zhanjiang and then transfer to a bus