Jieyang (揭阳; Gêg⁴ion⁵ in Teochew, Jiēyáng in Mandarin) is a city in Guangdong Province in China.There are no tall buildings here. What you can do is to sleep until you wake up naturally and then visit the temples all over the city, the arcades with southern characteristics, the alleys that cross the old city, and taste the local specialties. It is a place worth visiting for leisure.
Jieyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province. It is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, adjacent to Shantou, Shanwei, Meizhou and other places. Jieyang has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and has gone through multiple stages of development. The history of Jieyang can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty, when it belonged to the jurisdiction of Nanhai County. In the Tang Dynasty, Jieyang established "Jieyang County", which was an important administrative district. Jieyang has been an important node on the Maritime Silk Road since ancient times. Especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jieyang became a prosperous city of commerce.
Jieyang's name comes from Jieyang Ridge, one of the ancient Five Ridges. It is said that in the 33rd year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign, a man in golden armor settled in an undeveloped desolate land, lifted the fog, and made the sun shine on the earth, thus bringing vitality and prosperity.
Jieyang's history can be traced back thousands of years. As early as the late Neolithic Age, there were traces of human activities in the Jieyang area. Jieyang belonged to the Nanyue Kingdom in the Zhou Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, Jieyang was under the jurisdiction of Chaozhou and developed relatively steadily. During the Song Dynasty, the Jieyang area gradually developed into an important commercial and cultural center. Jieyang is one of the important birthplaces of Chaoshan culture, forming the Chaozhou dialect and Chaoshan culture with local characteristics.
In fact, Jieyang's historical and cultural heritage is far deeper than people imagine. Every period of the city's history can be found in the city. In fact, Jieyang is an unpolished small city. It does not have the petty bourgeoisie of a big city, but only a strong market atmosphere, which makes people intoxicated if they are not careful.
Jieyang belongs to the southern subtropical monsoon humid climate zone. The city has sufficient sunshine, abundant rainfall, no snow, little frost, and significant monsoon. The annual dominant wind direction is easterly, dry and cold in winter, and hot and humid in summer. From 1992 to 2004, the average annual temperature was 21.8℃, the annual sunshine hours were about 2014.0 hours, and the annual average rainfall was 1756.6 mm. Disaster weather conditions include heavy rain, typhoons, thunderstorms, droughts and floods, low temperature frost, tornadoes, hail, etc. As the climate warms, the number of low temperature frost days is getting fewer and fewer.
Teochew is the main language spoken in Jieyang, though most people can speak Mandarin as well. English is, to cut a long story short, virtually non-existent.
Jieyang City is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The climate is characterized by hot and humid summers and warm and humid winters. The temperature difference is small throughout the year and the precipitation is relatively abundant, especially in summer and autumn. It is recommended to visit in winter and spring.
23.568611116.4151Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport(揭阳潮汕国际机场 SWA IATA)(located in the towns of Paotai and Denggang).If you a citizen of some countries and in transit to a third country, you may be eligible for a six-day visa waiver to visit Guangdong under certain circumstances if you are entering through Jieyang airport — see the Guangdong article for more details.
The Meishan Railway in Jieyang City has Jieyang Station and Jieyang Airport Station; the Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway has Puning Station and Kuitan Station in Jieyang City.
23.5478116.18032Jieyang Station(（揭阳站）),Located at S17 (Shantou-Kunming Expressway) in Jiedong District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province(it is a railway station under the jurisdiction of Huizhou Train Service Section of Guangzhou Railway Bureau Group Co., Ltd. and an intermediate station of Meishan Railway.),☏ 0663-12306NOCC.The airport is the busiest in Sardinia.(updated Dec 2024)J
23.2923116.18143Puning station((普宁站)),Zhanqian Middle Road, Puning City, Jieyang City(It belongs to China Railway Guangzhou Bureau Group Co., Ltd. and is a passenger and freight station on the Xiamen-Shenzhen section of the Hangzhou-Shenzhen Railway.),☏ 0663-12306NOCC.(updated Dec 2024)
23.4392116.27574Kuitan station(（葵潭站）),Wenhua Road, Kuitan Town, Huilai County(Located in Huilai County, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, China, it is a railway station under the jurisdiction of China Railway Guangzhou Bureau Group Co., Ltd. and also a passenger station for the Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway.),☏ 0663-12306NOCC.(updated Dec 2024)
Jieyang is more suitable for friends who travel by car. Even if you don't drive, it's not troublesome to take the high-speed rail.
The attractions are concentrated in the old city area around Jinxianmen, which can be reached on foot. Jieyang's streets are narrow, so it is recommended to use shared bicycles or shared electric vehicles, which are cheaper and free. Please pay attention to safety when using them.
Booking Didi on WeChat is the fastest and easiest way.
You can also choose to take the bus, but the frequency may be less, so you need to know it in advance. When riding, just tell the driver where to get off. The bus is also a particularly preferential option
23.535024116.3579441Jinxian Gate(进贤门 Jìnxián Mén).A Chinese-style entrance gate to the city, built during the Ming Dynasty.(updated Jan 2016)
23.538371116.3513622Jieyang Museum(揭阳博物馆),7 Hanci Road, Rongcheng District (榕城区韩祠路7号)(A short distance to the west of Jin Xian Men),☏ +86 663 8622792.09:00-11:30, 14:30-17:00, closed on Mondays.The museum is housed inside the Jieyang Confucius Temple (揭阳学宫).Free.(updated Apr 2019)
23.5387116.32923NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGEShuangfeng Temple(（双峰寺）),Mashan Lane, Rongcheng District, Jieyang City(Take bus No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 17, 18, the inner ring of the urban area, the outer ring of the urban area, etc. and get off at Jinxianmen station. Then walk west along Sixian Road to the intersection with Guanyinzai Street, and walk south along Guanyinzai Street for about 250 meters.).Daily 4：30-18：00.Shuangfeng Temple was first built in the 10th year of Shaoxing in the Song Dynasty (1140). Its original site was at Dushuang Mountain in Panxi (now Shuangshan Village in Guiling Town). It was founded by Zen Master Fashan. In the early Ming Dynasty, Zen Master Shishan moved it to the current site of Mashan Lane in the county seat. It was a large monastery in eastern Guangdong. At that time, the temple was magnificent, the Buddha was solemn, and the forest was lush with bamboos.free.(updated Dec 2024)Shuangfeng Temple（双峰寺）
23.5313116.39344Huangqi Mountain(（黄岐山）),The junction of Puning City and Jieyang City(You can take bus No. 1, First Ring Line A, First Ring Line B, Second Ring Line A, Second Ring Line B to Huangqishan Station (bus station), and then walk to Huangqishan Forest Park. Friends who drive can directly navigate to "Huangqishan Parking Lot", the parking fee is 10 yuan).all day.Huangqi Mountain is close to the railway station. It is a good choice for mountain climbing in Jieyang. This mountain is also one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Jieyang, and there are many cultural relics. There are steps on the mountain, and it is a good place to overlook the scenery of Jieyang.free.(updated Dec 2024)Huangqi Mountain(黄岐山)
23.5542116.69465Huangmanzhai Waterfalls(（黄满寨瀑布）),Starting from Jieyang City, go west along the Jiepu Expressway, get off the expressway after reaching Jiexi County, and follow the signs to Huangmanzhai Waterfall(Huangmanlang Waterfalls is located in the upper reaches of the Cukeng River in Cukeng Village, Jingxiyuan, Jiexi County, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province. The river water rushes down here, forming a natural waterfall with a width of 80 meters and a drop of nearly 100 meters. It enjoys the reputation of "the first waterfall in Lingnan".).Daily 08:30-17:30.It is not only famous for its spectacular waterfalls, but also contains rich historical and cultural connotations. The "Wang Mang Cave" in the waterfall group is said to be the place where Wang Mang lived in seclusion during the Western Han Dynasty. The cave is narrow and tortuous, full of mystery. In addition, there are historical and cultural relics such as the Canfeng Temple, Butterfly Spring, and the Big Buddha around the waterfall group. Each of them carries rich historical stories and cultural legends, allowing tourists to appreciate the natural beauty while gaining a deep understanding of the local history and culture.Adult price: 90 RMB; Student price: 40 RMB.(updated Dec 2024)
Yingge dance23.5521116.37281Yingge dance(英歌舞),Jieyang Tower Square.At least half an hour.is a traditional folk dance in Jieyang City with a history of more than 300 years. It is considered a symbol of promoting good and suppressing evil, auspiciousness and peace. It is deeply loved and respected by the people. It has been passed down from generation to generation among the people and has a broad mass and social foundation. Yingge dance is always performed during the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and major celebrations.free.(updated Dec 2024)
Teochew Opera23.5444116.37162Chaozhou opera(（潮剧）),Jieyang Chaozhou Opera Inheritance and Protection Center,☏ 0663-8687117NOCC.Tours last at least 45 minutes.also known as "Chaoyin opera" and "Baizi opera", was formed before the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and was named after the founding of New China. Early Chaozhou opera had a close relationship with southern opera. The roles have undergone development and changes over the generations. Now they are divided into 10 kinds of ugly, 7 kinds of female, 5 kinds of male, and 3 kinds of clown. The performances of female and ugly are more distinctive. Jieyang has always been known as the "hometown of drama" and "hometown of small drama".free.(updated Dec 2024)
23.2875116.463Iron rod puppets(（纸影戏）),Yuhu Village, Jieyang City(In addition to bus No. 1, you can also take bus No. 18, New Energy Line 3, and No. 2, which also pass by the station near Gangkou Village.).Tours last at least 30 minutes.have been introduced to eastern Guangdong for about 700 years and are a unique art form in Chaoshan. Before the late Qing Dynasty, paper shadow play was called "bamboo window paper shadow play". Various figures were carved from cowhide and decorated with colors. During the performance, an oil lamp was placed inside the stage and a bamboo frame was installed on the stage, which was covered with transparent white paper as a projection place, hence the name "bamboo window paper shadow play".free.(updated Dec 2024)
Jieyang LeTian Plaza（揭阳乐天广场）：Located on Jiefang Road in Jieyang City, it is a large shopping center with various stores, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.
Jieyang Times Square（揭阳时代广场）：Situated in the Rongcheng District of Jieyang City, it is a comprehensive commercial square that integrates shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Jieyang Hengbao Square（揭阳恒宝广场）：Located in Jiedong District, it is a large shopping center featuring international and local brands, as well as various dining options.
ieyang Xinghui Square（揭阳星汇广场）：Situated in Rongcheng District of Jieyang City, it is a commercial complex primarily focused on shopping and entertainment, housing a variety of branded stores.
The county-level city of Puning is famous for its dried tofu (豆干 dòugān, dao7 guan1 in Teochew).There are three main ways to cook dried tofu: frying, baking and deep-frying. Deep-fried dried tofu is a folk flavor of Puning.
Lianhua Vegetarian Restaurant(莲花素食府 Lianhua Sushi Fu),Yujiang Park(across from the bus station),☏ +86 663 8630902.Vegetarian chain restaurant also found in Shantou and Chaozhou.
Jiexi Leicha（揭西擂茶） is a national geographical indication product of Jieyang City. Most of the regions in China with Hakka ethnic groups have the custom of making Leicha, but Jiexi Leicha has a unique flavor.
Longjiang mung bean cake （隆江绿豆饼）is made from high-quality flour, nutritious mung bean filling, and special ingredients. It is fragrant, crisp, soft, fragrant, attractive, delicate and soft, and is a popular traditional pastry snack in the market.
Chaoshan Tie Guan Yin (潮汕铁观音). Chaoshan Tie Guan Yin, possibly produced in Jieyang, is a type of oolong tea known for its distinctive roasting process and unique aroma.
White Hair Oolong (白毫乌龙). White Hair Oolong is a refined oolong tea, and Jieyang's climate and soil conditions may influence the tea's quality, giving it a unique flavor.
Fenghuang Dancong (凤凰单枞). Jieyang's proximity to Fenghuang Mountain may result in the production of Fenghuang Dancong tea, a type of oolong known for its single-tree variety and elegant taste.
White Hair Green Tea (白毫绿茶). Jieyang may also produce some White Hair Green Tea, characterized by tender white tea buds, offering a fresh taste and aroma.
Jieyang Hotel (揭阳宾馆). Located in the city center of Jieyang, this might be a landmark hotel offering comfortable accommodation and basic amenities.
Jinjiang Inn Jieyang (揭阳锦江之星酒店). Jinjiang Inn is one of China's chain hotel brands, providing economical accommodation options.
Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel (揭阳开元名都大酒店). This could be a relatively luxurious hotel in Jieyang, offering high-quality accommodation and facilities.
Jiahe Hotel (嘉禾大酒店). Situated in the city area, this hotel might provide comprehensive services, including accommodation, dining, and conference facilities.
Century Golden Source Hotel (揭阳世纪金源大酒店). This could be a more modern hotel in Jieyang, offering a range of services and conveniences.
