Chaozhou is a prefecture-level city in eastern Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast.

Crossed by the Tropic of Cancer in the central part of its continental portion, tropical and sub-tropical Guangdong has a climate marked by high temperature and plentiful rainfall. It has the highest mean temperature of 28C in July (the hottest month in a year) and 13C in January (the coldest month in a year). The greater part of the province has a mean annual precipitation of about 1,500-2,000 mm. and 140-160 rainy days. The coastal regions are frequently visited by typhoons between July and August. In Chaozhou cuisine seafood features prominently often enhanced by piquant sauces, such as tangerine jam for steamed lobsters and broad bean paste for fish. Duck and goose are other Chaozhou favourites; the region's famous spicy goose is served with garlic and vinegar sauce.

You can come to Chaozhou via Guangzhou, you can take a train at Guangzhou Eastern Railway Station or take a through bus at Tianhe Passenger Transport Bus Station or at Gungdong General Passenger Transport Bus Station. If you come to Chaozhou via Shantou, you can take a coach or a taxi at the airport. It takes you about 35 minutes to chaozhou.