Chaozhou Trip: Paifang Street and Kaiyuan Temple, also with Quanzhou flavor

👀 When you come to Chaozhou, Paifang Street and Kaiyuan Temple are definitely must-visit attractions! 🏮 Paifang Street is a street full of historical charm. In ancient times, paifangs were built to honor virtues and merits. The paifangs here are diverse in style and uniquely charming. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, the Nanyang arcade architectural style was introduced, coexisting with the paifangs, forming a unique historical and cultural district. Today, the restored Paifang Street connects many attractions, and there are ancient residential clusters inside. Walking on this street, you can feel the weight of history and taste various local delicacies, such as Chaozhou beef hotpot, guozi, and oyster omelette, allowing your taste buds to fully enjoy. 🛕 Kaiyuan Temple was built in the 26th year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty. The architectural layout is divided into the central axis, east side, and west side, with many buildings such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings. The stone scriptures and railings inside the hall are exquisitely carved, and there are also precious cultural relics on display. 😜 Interestingly, Chaozhou Kaiyuan Temple and Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple have many similarities. These two cities have many connections in various aspects. For example, in terms of historical relics, both have precious ancient buildings; their regional cultures are similar, carrying rich local characteristics; their dialects are similar, retaining ancient Central Plains Chinese vocabulary; in customs, life rituals, and seasonal customs have commonalities; in humanities, both have profound cultural heritage and are known as the "Zoulu by the Sea"; in opera, plays like "Chen San Wu Niang" are quite popular; in architecture, Chaozhou Guangji Bridge and Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge are both among the four ancient bridges in China. 💖 If you are interested in history and culture, Paifang Street and Kaiyuan Temple in Chaozhou are also good choices!