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Chaoshan Mornings: Starting with a Bowl of Kway Teow

To know Chaoshan, wake up early. Markets, kway teow stalls, braised-meat counters — 7am is the best hour of the day.

TeByTeochew Travel Editorial TeamPublished 2026-05-151 min
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Chaoshan Mornings: Starting with a Bowl of Kway Teow
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A local editorial team in Chaoshan documenting old-town lanes, gongfu tea and the qiaoxiang story.

This guide is published by the Teochew Travel editorial team, covering local travel, culture and roots journeys across the Chaoshan region.

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