Central-South China · Guangdong
Chaozhou, located in eastern Guangdong Province, is a key birthplace of Chaoshan culture. As a national historical and cultural city, it is renowned for its ancient town, Chaozhou cuisine, Gongfu tea, and Teochew opera. With a warm, humid climate and a relaxed pace of life, it offers international students a rich experience of traditional culture and authentic food.
Chaozhou, located in eastern Guangdong Province along the middle and lower reaches of the Han River, borders Fujian Province to the east. It is a national historical and cultural city, often called the 'Famous Prefecture of Linghai'. With a history of over 1,600 years since its establishment in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Chaozhou preserves numerous cultural relics, such as Guangji Bridge, Kaiyuan Temple, and the Paifang Street. Economically, Chaozhou relies on traditional industries like ceramics, food processing, and garment manufacturing, while tourism and cultural creative industries have grown rapidly in recent years. In education, the city hosts Hanshan Normal University and several vocational colleges, offering diverse learning opportunities for international students. Chaozhou culture is unique: the Teochew dialect is a major Chinese dialect, and Teochew opera is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Life here is relaxed, with moderate living costs and friendly residents. Chaozhou cuisine is famous worldwide—dishes like beef balls, oyster omelette, spring rolls, and sweet dumplings are must-tries. International students can immerse themselves in rich history and authentic Lingnan lifestyle.
