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2026 Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival to Open Soon
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2026 Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival to Open Soon

2026-04-05 Chaoshan Travel Guide

Warm Tips

During the festival, you can take public transportation in Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang to the venues. It is recommended to book tickets online in advance. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and heat during the festival.

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"Stepping into the Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival, every performance and every handicraft tells the cultural stories of Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang."

The 2026 Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival is about to grandly open in Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang. This festival brings together a wealth of Chaoshan intangible cultural heritage projects, including traditional crafts, folk performances, and local cuisine, providing visitors with an excellent opportunity to deeply understand Chaoshan culture and history.

Key highlights

  • Over 50 Chaoshan intangible cultural heritage projects covering Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang
  • Interactive Chaoshan folk performances throughout, experiencing authentic local customs
  • Chaoshan food street with beef balls, oyster omelette, and rice cakes galore
  • Hands-on experience with intangible cultural heritage crafts like Chaozhou embroidery, pottery, and wood carving
  • Exclusive cultural creative souvenirs to collect Chaoshan's unique culture
Chaoshan, a land with profound cultural heritage, will welcome the annual intangible cultural heritage event in 2026—the Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival. This festival will be held simultaneously in multiple cultural parks in Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang, offering visitors a comprehensive opportunity to experience Chaoshan's intangible cultural heritage. At the main venue in Shantou, visitors can enjoy spectacular folk performances such as traditional Chaoshan lion dance, Chaozhou opera, and puppet shows. The Chaozhou exhibition area focuses on traditional crafts like Chaozhou embroidery, wood carving, and pottery. The Jieyang venue features interactive experience zones where visitors can make intangible cultural heritage crafts by hand, experiencing the artisans' skills and cultural inheritance up close. The festival also features a special Chaoshan food street, offering authentic delicacies such as beef balls, oyster omelette, Chaoshan rice cakes, and salty rice cakes, allowing visitors to enjoy a feast for the taste buds while experiencing the culture. Each venue hosts detailed lectures and exhibitions on intangible cultural heritage, using videos, display boards, and interactive experiences to deeply interpret the historical origins and current preservation status of Chaoshan culture. This festival not only showcases the charm of Chaoshan's intangible cultural heritage but also provides an excellent reference for visitors planning a Chaoshan travel itinerary. Visitors can include the intangible cultural heritage sites in Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang in their trips to experience Chaoshan's profound cultural heritage and unique lifestyle. The 2026 Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival allows every visitor to fully appreciate the cultural characteristics and tourism charm of Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang while enjoying cultural performances, tasting local cuisine, and experiencing intangible cultural heritage crafts. It is sure to become a highlight of Chaoshan tourism for the year.

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