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7-Day Chaoshan & Hakka Heritage Private Tour

🏮 Journey through eastern Guangdong from the ancestral halls, old streets, Gongfu Tea, and culinary traditions of 【Chaozhou】 to the overseas-Chinese heritage of 【Shantou】, the coastal scenery of 【Nan'ao Island】, traditional communities in 【Jieyang】, and the distinctive Hakka architecture and culture of 【Meizhou】. 🍵
7-Day
From US$1,659/pax
Highlights
Itinerary
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FAQs
🏮 Step into Chaozhou's Living Heritage
Walk through historic streets, ancestral halls, traditional residences, temples, and the remarkable Guangji Bridge, revealing centuries of Teochew architecture and local culture.
🍵 Experience Gongfu Tea & Teochew Arts
Slow down with traditional Gongfu Tea while enjoying Teochew Opera, string music, or traditional singing, then explore Chaoshan's celebrated street-food culture.
🌊 Follow Chaoshan Culture to the Sea
Cross the sea bridge to Nan'ao Island and explore coastal-defense history, the Tropic of Cancer, Qing'ao Bay, and distinctive lighthouse scenery along the island coast.
🏘️ Discover Old Homes & Overseas-Chinese Stories
See how local and overseas influences meet in Shantou, from grand merchant residences to arcade streets, old port architecture, traditional temples, and waterfront life.
🏡 Walk Beneath the Eaves of Hakka Meizhou
Travel inland to Meizhou to explore Hakka history, arcade-house streets, ancestral traditions, and the distinctive form of traditional Weilong-style residential architecture.
Day
01
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport / Chaoshan Railway Station → Chaozhou Ancient Town → Paifang Street → Chaozhou Hotel
Approx. 25-40 km / 0.5-1.5 hrs
Day
02
Chaozhou Hotel → Longhu Ancient Village → Han Wen Gong Temple → Guangji Bridge → Kaiyuan Temple → Zaiyang Tea House → Chaozhou Hotel
Approx. 40-55 km / 1.5-2 hrs
Day
03
Chaozhou → Chen Cihong's Former Residence → Shantou Ancient Town → Qimian Ferry → Shantou Hotel
Approx. 65-85 km / 1.5-2.5 hrs
Day
04
Shantou Hotel → Nan'ao Bridge → Nan'ao Island → Zongbingfu → Tropic of Cancer Square → Qing'ao Bay → Sancongya Lighthouse → Shantou Hotel
Approx. 120-140 km / 3-4 hrs
Day
05
Shantou → De'anli, Puning → Jieyang Ancient Town → Jieyang Hotel
Approx. 115-135 km / 2.5-3.5 hrs
Day
06
Jieyang Hotel → China Hakka Museum → Lingfeng Road → Renhou Wengong Ancestral Hall → Jieyang Hotel
Approx. 240-260 km / 4-4.5 hrs
Day
07
Jieyang Hotel → Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport / Railway Station
Approx. 10-30 km / 0.5-1 hr
Day
01
Selected Hotel in Chaozhou
Standard Double Room
Day
02
Selected Hotel in Chaozhou
Standard Double Room
Day
03
Selected Hotel in Shantou
Standard Double Room
Day
04
Selected Hotel in Shantou
Standard Double Room
Day
05
Selected Hotel in Jieyang
Standard Double Room
Day
06
Selected Hotel in Jieyang
Standard Double Room
The Cost Includes

• Professional local guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• Admission tickets and scheduled activities listed in the itinerary

• 6 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7

• Scheduled Gongfu Tea experience and traditional Teochew performance at 【Zaiyang Tea House】

• Scheduled local rice-cake making experience in Shantou

• Scheduled 【Qimian Ferry】 experience in Shantou

• Scheduled sightseeing on 【Nan'ao Island】

• Scheduled airport / railway station, hotel, and intercity transfers

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Guangdong

• China visa

• Lunches and dinners unless specifically confirmed in the final quotation

• Food and drinks purchased during the 【Paifang Street】 food walk on Day 1

• Additional snacks, tea, drinks, or food purchased independently

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

• English-speaking guide service unless specifically confirmed

• Drinks and personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published price is based on 2 adults traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing may vary by travel date, group size, hotel selection, and itinerary adjustments.

• The current reference itinerary lists Mandarin / Cantonese-speaking local guide service. English-speaking guide service should be requested and confirmed before booking.

• Day 1 food tasting along 【Paifang Street】 is based on individual purchases and is not included in the standard tour price.

• Day 4 is a full-day road trip from Shantou across the Nan'ao Bridge and around 【Nan'ao Island】; traffic can be heavier on weekends and holidays.

• Day 6 is a longer return day trip from Jieyang to 【Meizhou】, combining Hakka museums, historic streets, and traditional residential architecture.

• Some historic residences, temples, museums, ferries, and performances may adjust opening hours or operating arrangements.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for ancient towns, stone lanes, temples, historic residences, and village areas.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests, ancestral connections, food preferences, and travel schedule.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The published reference price is based on 2 travelers on a private tour with scheduled private road transportation.
Are transfers between Chaozhou, Shantou, Jieyang, and Meizhou included?
Yes. Scheduled intercity road transfers and sightseeing transportation are included by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Is an English-speaking guide included?
The current reference itinerary lists Mandarin / Cantonese-speaking local guide service rather than confirmed English-speaking service. English-speaking guide service should be requested and confirmed before booking.
Which cultural experiences are included?
The itinerary includes a scheduled Gongfu Tea and Teochew performance experience, a local rice-cake making activity, the Qimian Ferry, Nan'ao Island sightseeing, and guided cultural visits throughout Chaozhou, Shantou, Jieyang, and Meizhou.
Are lunch and dinner included?
Hotel breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 7. Other lunches and dinners are not treated as fixed inclusions in this version. Food purchased during the Day 1 【Paifang Street】 food walk is paid individually.
Is this mainly a food tour?
Food is an important part of the itinerary, especially in Chaozhou and Shantou, but the journey also focuses on architecture, overseas-Chinese history, coastal culture, traditional communities, tea, performing arts, and Hakka heritage
Is there a lot of walking?
The overall walking level is moderate. 【Chaozhou Ancient Town】, 【Longhu Ancient Village】, Shantou's old district, 【Jieyang Ancient Town】, and traditional residential areas include stone streets, steps, thresholds, and uneven surfaces.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour, so the sightseeing pace, food experiences, ancestral-village visits, hotel arrangements, and time spent in each city can be adjusted according to your interests.
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