5-Day Chaoshan Heritage & Filming-Site Tour: Follow ‘Letter from Grandma’

Highlights

Walk the filming locations of the hit show “Letter from Grandma”: Zhanglin Ancient Port, Grandma’s House, Xitang Chaoshan garden and the Red-Head Boat
Visit the Qiaopi Archives — a UNESCO Memory of the World treasure telling the story of overseas Chinese
Cross to Nan’ao Island: Nan’ao Bridge, Tropic of Cancer landmark, Changshanwei lighthouse, Nature’s Gate and Qing’ao Bay
Watch a private intangible-heritage show: Teochew Opera, lion dance, gongfu tea ceremony and Yingge dance
Eat like a local: Chenghai lion-head goose, Nan’ao seafood banquet, Grandma’s wu-mi-guo, duck-mu-nian and a lobster feast

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Chaoshan

Private pickup at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, transfer to hotel in Chaozhou. Free evening.

Stay: Baiman Hotel Chaozhou or similar (3-4 star)

Day 2 – Chaozhou: Heritage Performances & Ancient City

Teochew folk performance (Teochew Opera, lion dance, tea art, Yingge dance) • Han Wengong Shrine • Paifang Street snack street • Chaoshan Ancient City • Guangji Bridge light show

Lunch: on your own at Paifang Street (try xian-shui-kueh, hand-beaten beef balls, fermented-tofu chicken wings) • Afternoon tea: duck-mu-nian and spring pancake • Dinner: Chaoshan lobster seafood banquet

Stay: Baiman Hotel Chaozhou

Day 3 – Zhanglin Ancient Port & Nan’ao Island

Zhanglin Ancient Port — filming site of “Letter from Grandma” (Grandma’s House / Nan Zhi Grandma’s House / Xitang garden / Red-Head Boat) • Nan’ao Bridge • Tropic of Cancer landmark • Changshanwei lighthouse • Nature’s Gate • Qing’ao Bay

Lunch: Chenghai lion-head goose • Afternoon tea: Grandma’s wu-mi-guo • Dinner: Nan’ao seafood banquet

Stay: Platinum Crystal (Bolin Riverview) 4-star, Shantou

Day 4 – Shantou: Old Town, Qiaopi Archives & the 1-Yuan Ferry

Dongyan Ancient Temple • arcaded old town (Shantou Hotel, Old Ma’s Palace, Shantou Post Office, Little Park) • Qiaopi Archives (UNESCO Memory of the World) • 1-yuan ferry across the inner bay • Longbei seafood market / Longyan South Road

Lunch: vegetarian temple meal • Dinner: on your own (fresh seafood processed at Longbei market, or street food on Longyan South Road)

Stay: Platinum Crystal 4-star

Day 5 – Departure

Breakfast at hotel, private transfer to Chaoshan Airport.

What’s Included

Private vehicle (5-17 seats) throughout the tour
4 nights 3-4 star hotels (full 4-star upgrade available)
4 breakfasts + 4 main meals + 2 afternoon teas as listed
All listed admission tickets
Travel accident insurance
Chinese-speaking driver-guide included; licensed English-speaking guide available on request

Price

From $398 per person (twin-sharing). Final quote depends on group size, season and customization.

Note: base price includes Chinese-speaking driver-guide service — ideal for Chinese-speaking travelers. English-speaking licensed guides are available at a supplement quoted by group size.

Book This Tour

WhatsApp +86 136 0300 1402 or email [email protected] — get a free itinerary & quote, pay only when confirmed.

Looking for More Time?

Prefer a slower pace with Jieyang old town added? See the 6-Day Chaoshan Heritage Deep-Dive Tour.