Leizhou has an impressive momentum, a low-profile city famous for its history and culture

Leizhou City is located in the middle of the Leizhou Peninsula, bordered by the South China Sea to the east, the Beibu Gulf to the west, Suixi and Mazhang to the north, and Hainan to the south, known as the 'important place in the south of the sky'. The city spans 67 kilometers from east to west, stretches 83 kilometers from north to south, and covers a total area of 3,709.33 square kilometers (including Zhanjiang Fenyong High-tech Zone, Suixi Forest Farm, and Beipo Forest Farm), with a coastline of 406 kilometers. - Leizhou is a national historical and cultural city with a long history and rich culture, known as the hometown of culture both ancient and modern. Since the Western Han Dynasty, 'Leizhou City', located in the middle of the Leizhou Peninsula, has always been the site of county, state, prefecture, military, circuit, and other administrative centers. It has been the center of Leizhou's politics, military, economy, culture, and shipping, hence it is called 'the important place in the south of the sky, the famous state in the north of the sea'. Throughout its long history, Leizhou, located at the southernmost tip of the mainland, has widely absorbed and integrated the excellent Central Plains culture with the ancient cultures of Nanyue, Li and Lao, and other incoming cultures. Through interaction and integration, the culture has been continuously enriched and updated, gradually forming the unique and brilliant Leizhou culture. Elements such as the Leizhou dialect, Leizu (ancestral) and Leishen (god of thunder), Leige (Leizhou opera), Leizhou music, Leizhou Nuo dance, Leizhou stone dogs, Leizhou pearls, and other 'Lei-brand' features highlight the unique charm of Leizhou culture. It is an important part of the regional culture in the south of the sky and holds an important position in the history and culture of Guangdong. Leizhou culture, along with Guangfu, Chaozhou, and Hakka cultures, is known as one of the four major cultures of Guangdong, occupying an important place among the many regional cultures in China. 🌕Attraction sharing: ✅Maode Gong Drum City: An 'imitation Tang Dynasty' ancient city mainly featuring Qing stone, red brick, and red tile Leizhou-style architecture, integrating specialty food, ancient city accommodation, and stage performances ⭐️Every evening there are performances mainly featuring 'Leige' ⭐️During New Year's Day and the Spring Festival, the atmosphere is festive with 'dragon dance', 'lion awakening', 'Leige', city gate opening ceremony, fireworks show, and stage performances. The ancient city's night view is recommended for a more atmospheric experience～ - ✅Leizhou West Lake: Originally named Luohu, it was renamed West Lake after the great literary figure Su Shi and his brother visited here. It was once listed as one of the 'Eight Views of Ancient Leizhou' with the description 'West Lake's Green Embrace' ⭐️Attractions such as the Shrine of the Ten Sages, Su Gong Pavilion, Kou Gong Shrine, and Ruiyuan Academy - ✅Leizhou Museum: An exhibition mainly focused on historical evolution and the spectacle of stone dogs ⭐️Located opposite West Lake Park, closed on Mondays ⭐️Diagonally opposite the museum is the 1200-year-old first ancient temple of Leizhou—Tianning Zen Temple - ✅Sanyuan Tower: Built in the 43rd year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, a landmark of Leizhou. ⭐️The exterior appears to be nine stories, but the interior has seventeen levels ⭐️Currently, climbing the tower is not open to the public - ✅Leizu Ancestral Hall: A memorial hall for Chen Wenyu, the first governor of Leizhou during the early Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era, and the only Tang Dynasty architectural temple in the western Guangdong region. - ⚠️Tips 1️⃣🚌The old bus station is located within the city (opposite No.1 Middle School) and is close to the attractions; the new Leizhou bus station is farther from the city center 2️⃣Leizhou Museum requires advance WeChat reservation, open hours are 8:30-12:00 in the morning and 14:30-17:30 in the afternoon, closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays) 3️⃣Except for the Leizu Ancestral Hall which is a bit suburban, other attractions are in the city area - 🧑‍🍳Food recommendations: ⭐️Maode Gong Drum City Food Street ⭐️Sanjian Wufang: About 800 meters walking distance from Drum City, a local specialty store that locals generally recommend ⭐️Food street next to Leizhou Museum: Street food stalls ⭐️Must-try: Leizhou Yingli roast pig, Leizhou shrimp cakes, Ye tart cakes, Leizhou white cut dog, Wushi sweet fermented rice, Leizhou big zongzi, Leizhou white cakes, Leizhou clam zongzi