# Paifang Street (牌坊街)

Chaoshan, Guangdong Province · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Address:** No. 663 Taiping Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province
- **Getting there:** Take the K1 line high-speed train (高铁K1线) to Nanqiao Market, then walk 100 metres.
- **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Waterfront

## About Paifang Street

Many arcade-style (qilou) buildings line the street, and 22 memorial archways (paifang) stand along it, giving it a lingering sense of antiquity. Beyond the historic sights, the street’s local food is also very tempting.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2384. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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