Chaozhou Guangji Bridge


Age below 60 (excluding 60, calculated by birthday based on the travel date); Height 150cm (including) or above; both conditions must be met. Free admission for height below 1.2m (including 1.2m); half‑price ticket required for height between 1.2m and 1.5m.
Guangji Bridge Ticket
Supplementary Note on Inclusions: Due to the maintenance and renovation project of the North Pavilion Buddha Lamp Scenic Area, it will be temporarily closed from 31 March 2026. The estimated construction period is 45 days. The reopening date will be announced separately.
10:00–17:30 (Last entry at 17:00 on regular days during summer time);
10:00–16:30 (Last entry at 16:00 on regular days during winter time);
09:00–17:30 (Last entry at 17:00 on weekends and public holidays);
(1) Visitors who have purchased a combo tour package should brighten their phone screen and present the electronic redemption QR code in advance upon entry verification — one code per person;
(2) The same QR code is used for redemption at all scenic spots included in the package. Each spot can only be visited once. For the paper QR code provided at the manual ticketing counter, please take a photo to save it. Lost or wrinkled/invalid codes will not be reissued. The package must be used within its validity period according to the selected package type. Entry is subject to on‑site crowd control measures;
(3) Once a package has been redeemed at one scenic spot, no refund or exchange will be accepted;
(4) The package validity period starts from the date of purchase, including the purchase date. The standard package is valid for the day of purchase; the Premium and Deluxe packages are valid for 3 days;
(5) Some scenic spots may be under maintenance or closed (due to public holidays or force majeure). Visitors should check the opening hours and descriptions of each scenic spot in the visit notes before purchasing a package, and plan their itinerary accordingly;
(6) Please observe social etiquette and all rules and regulations of the scenic spots, and maintain public order;
(7) When the number of visitors on site reaches the maximum capacity or when congestion occurs due to an excessive number of visitors within a scenic spot, visitors on site must follow instructions and evacuate in an orderly and safe manner;
(8) In case of typhoons, heavy rain, fog, or other hazardous weather conditions, visitors still inside the scenic spots should take precautions against wind, slippery surfaces, and lightning, actively cooperate with instructions, and move quickly and orderly to safe areas;
Free Admission:
(1) Seniors aged 60 or above holding the original of their second‑generation ID card (not a photo);
(2) Children under 1.2m (including 1.2m) in height;
(3) Active‑duty military personnel holding a valid original military ID, and veterans holding an original veterans' concession card (not a photo);
(4) Dependents of martyrs, military personnel who died in the line of duty, or military personnel who died of illness, holding an original dependents' concession card (not a photo);
(5) Persons with disabilities holding an original disability certificate (not a photo);
(6) Pre‑booked tour guides holding an original guide ID card or an official platform e‑guide card (must be valid);
Half‑price Concession Tickets: Please purchase discounted tickets at the ticket counter of each scenic spot
(1) Children with height between 1.2m (excluding) and 1.5m (excluding);
(2) Full‑time primary, secondary, and tertiary students holding an original student ID card or a valid official platform electronic student ID (not a photo);

Guangji Bridge is located outside the east gate of the ancient city of Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, spanning across the Han River. It is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Chaozhou.

First built in the seventh year of the Qiandao era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1171), it combines beam bridge, pontoon bridge and arch bridge into one. It is the world's first opening and closing pontoon bridge, and is known as one of the "Four Great Ancient Bridges of China" along with Zhaozhou Bridge, Luoyang Bridge and Lugou Bridge. The bridge body is made up of 24 piers and 18 wooden boats, forming a unique layout of "18 shuttle boats and 24 islets". On the bridge, there are various pavilions and kiosks of different styles, earning it the reputation of "24 pavilions, 24 styles" and "One mile of long bridge, one mile of market". Guangji Bridge is not only a vital transportation route but also a historical landmark of Chaozhou culture.

⭐History of Guangji Bridge:
🔸First built in 1171, the seventh year of the Qiandao era of the Southern Song Dynasty
🔸In 1206, the second year of the Kaixi era of Emperor Guangzong, the structure of combining beam bridge and pontoon bridge was formed
🔸In 1513, the eighth year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, the pattern of "18 shuttle boats and 24 islets" took shape
🔸In 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty, renovations were carried out
🔸Before the founding of the People's Republic, it was dilapidated. In 1958, reinforcement and repairs were carried out, with the 18 shuttle boats removed and replaced by a three‑span steel frame and two high‑pile cap beam bridges
🔸A comprehensive renovation began in October 2003, restoring it according to the Ming Dynasty style. It was completed and opened to the public in 2007

🕒Guangji Bridge Opening and Closing Times:
👉Closing: Weekdays 10:00, weekends around 8:30
👉Opening (removal of boats): Winter (Nov/Dec/Jan) weekdays 16:30, weekends 17:30; Summer 17:30
👉The boat removal process is relatively slow; it takes about 15 minutes to see the boats separated and towed away


🕒Guangji Bridge Light Show Schedule:
Monday to Thursday: starts at 20:00, duration approx. 10 minutesFriday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
Two shows at 20:00 and 21:30, each approx. 10 minutes

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