Jieyang
The Jade Capital of China, Home to Dazzling Folk Traditions
Why Visit Jieyang?
As one of the three Chaoshan cities, Jieyang is renowned as China’s Jade Capital, with centuries of exquisite jade-carving heritage. And it is a cradle of Chaoshan folk traditions, from Firework Dragons to Yingge Dance.
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Also known as the ‘Water and Banyan City,’ Jieyang combines historic academies, ancestral temples, and lively crafts with a landscape of mountains, rivers, and coastlines, offering travelers both cultural depth and natural escapes.
## Top Things to Do
### 🏛️ Culture & Heritage
De’anli Mansion Complex – The largest and best-preserved Chaoshan-style mansion village, built in the Qing dynasty, with its unique “Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix” courtyard layout.
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Xinliao Ancient Village – Founded in the Ming dynasty (1578), showcasing Chaoshan and Hakka architectural traditions such as “three halls and two wells” and enclosed courtyards.
Jade Carving Tradition – Jieyang is the largest jade-processing hub in China, where visitors can see exquisite craftsmanship in action and shop for fine jadeite pieces.
🌿 Nature & Scenery
Huangmanzhai Waterfall – The largest waterfall in Lingnan, set amidst lush forests and misty mountains.
🍽️ Culinary Delights
Longjiang Pig’s Trotter – A millennium-old dish
Jiexi Ground Tea – A unique Chaoshan-style drink made by grinding tea leaves, sesame, peanuts, and mint
Puning Noodles – A beloved Chaoshan staple
🚦 Practical Travel Info
Air:
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
High-Speed Rail:
Jieyang Station
Long term bus
City Transport:
Bus, taxi