These hidden gems in Chaozhou will unlock your summer relaxation!

Cicadas herald Chaozhou's summer Heat lingers between bluestone cracks The Han River breeze carries Phoenix Dancong tea fragrance past arcades When air-conditioned rooms can't contain summer longing Wander Chaozhou's alleys and landscapes Here lie time-worn pockets of coolness And secrets to escaping the crowds with ease! 🌊 Raoping Coastal Leisure Tour ⭐Must-visit 1: Shibi Mountain Scenic Area With misty valleys, peculiar rocks, crystal springs, lush greenery, and singing birds, this AAA-rated scenic spot showcases nature's wonders. Leiyin Temple, Nanhai Nunnery, and cliff carvings reflect Raoping's cultural heritage, offering sightseeing, leisure, fitness, and educational activities - renowned as "Eastern Guangdong's Scenic Marvel". ⭐Must-visit 2: Dacheng Fortress This Ming Dynasty coastal defense stronghold (built 1394) remains remarkably preserved with intact eastern walls and four gates, standing among eastern Guangdong's four historic anti-pirate fortresses alongside Pengzhou, Jinghai, and Jiazi. ⭐Must-visit 3: Xi'ao Island This ecological paradise in Zhelin Bay boasts lush mangroves and abundant marine life. Its pristine environment attracts flocks of nationally protected Chinese egrets, earning it the nickname "Egret Heaven". 🌊 Xiangqiao Rural Delicacies & Culture Tour ⭐Must-visit 1: Jinshan Bridge Wetland Park Where the Han River meets Jinshan Bridge, this ecological park features meandering boardwalks, pavilions, and spectacular egret-filled sunsets - a perfect urban oasis. ⭐Must-visit 2: Chaozhou Folk Museum Housing over 10,000 artifacts across six sections (farming tools, folk items, intangible heritage, antique publications, architectural elements, and audiovisual records), this museum vividly preserves Chaozhou's unique cultural traditions. ⭐Must-visit 3: Guikeng Village Home to the breathtaking Yunyao Mountain Villa with its streams, flowers, and butterflies, plus the ancient Luocuo Wei Fortress. The hillside Stone Nunnery blends seamlessly with rugged cliffs and hidden caves above a crystal-clear brook. 🌊 Chao'an Green Escape ⭐Must-visit 1: Phoenix Sky Pool In Fenghuang Mountain's southeastern foothills, this 8.5 sq.km wonderland concentrates the area's most spectacular gorges and peaks, standing majestically apart from surrounding ranges. ⭐Must-visit 2: Jiaoshuikeng Village This revolutionary base during China's wars is an ecological gem deep in Fenghuang Mountain, named for its echoing mountain streams through dense forests - a true slow-living sanctuary. ⭐Must-visit 3: Fenghuang Gorge At 1,497.8m, Fenghuang Mountain's main peak is eastern Guangdong's highest, famous for tea, She ethnic culture, and wonders like four-legged fish, immortal wells, 800-year-old tea trees, and sunrise vistas.