Plan at a glance
Location, entrances and tickets
Guangji Bridge stands on Huancheng East Road in Xiangqiao District, linking the old city with the opposite bank of the Han River. The old-city entrance faces Guangji Gate Tower, while the Han River side is below Han Wen Gong Temple. A bridge visit costs 20 CNY, with tickets available through the Yipiao Chaozhou mini-program.
Opening hours are 10:00–17:30 on weekdays and 09:00–17:30 on weekends and public holidays, with ticket sales ending at 17:00. Public holidays are busy, and high water or maintenance can affect bridge access; if the deck is closed, the bridge remains visible from both banks.
How to use it in an itinerary
Guangji Bridge works best in the later part of an old-city walking route, combining a bridge crossing, Han River views and the evening bridge-opening process. Allow around two hours for the key experience, or make it part of a half-day or full-day route with Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple and Han Wen Gong Temple.
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Use the standard admission package for the core shuttle route; confirm the visit date and current opening hours before checkout.
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Around 2 hours: bridge and riverbank
Start at Guangji Gate Tower to photograph the gate and bridgehead, then walk across the bridge and its floating section. Finish on the Han River bank to watch the bridge, the river and the evening opening process.
6–8 hours: old city and river
Visit Kaiyuan Temple and Paifang Street in the morning. Walk Guangji Bridge in the afternoon, continue to Han Wen Gong Temple, then have dinner on Xima Road and return to the riverside for the light show.
Two days: place the bridge on day one
Use the first day for Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple, Guangji Bridge and the evening light show. On the second day, visit Han Wen Gong Temple, Thai Buddhist Hall and Longhu Ancient Village, leaving more room for the bridge schedule and evening transport.
Build your day
Start with the gate tower, then walk the bridge
Approach from Guangji Gate Tower, photograph the walls and bridgehead, then walk onto the bridge. The route includes stone piers, pavilions and a floating section; if you buy a bridge ticket, complete your visit before leaving the exit gate, as re-entry requires another ticket.
Watch the opening from the riverbank
The opening usually begins at 17:30 in summer and 16:30 in winter. The bridge is cleared first, and the full separation can take additional time, so move to the riverside promenade, Guangji Gate Tower area or the Han Wen Gong Temple side before the process begins.
Stay for the evening lighting
The light show usually begins at 20:00, with a possible additional 21:30 session on weekends. Afterward, you can walk back into the old city for food; allow time for transport once visitors begin leaving the riverfront.
Get there
From Chaoshan Station and the old city
Take the K1 or K2 bus, or a taxi, from Chaoshan Station to the Guangji Bridge area in about 25–30 minutes. From Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple or Guangji Gate Tower, the bridge is easiest to reach on foot.
Driving and parking
If driving, use Beiguan Parking Lot, the Chaozhou West Lake rear-hill parking area or an outer old-city car park, then walk in. Traffic restrictions and limited spaces make it impractical to drive directly to the bridgehead.
Know before you go
Tickets, weather and crowds
Walking on the bridge and viewing it from the riverbank are different experiences. If your main aim is the opening process or the light show, you do not need to leave the bridge walk until the final time slot. During high water, maintenance or other operational changes, prepare to view the bridge from the banks instead.
Photos and comfort
The bridge and surrounding old city have uneven stone paving, so wear non-slip walking shoes. The riverfront can be breezy after sunset, and a light outer layer is useful. If approached by costumed characters or paid photo services, confirm the price before taking part.
Timing your visit
The opening period and public holidays are generally crowded. Around 11:30–13:00, when tour groups break for lunch, the bridge is often less busy; an afternoon visit can combine better light with the opening process and evening views.