8 Must-Visit Attractions in Shantou What are the recommended must-visit attractions in Shantou?

1. Nan'ao Island (historical site/seafood specialty) 4A scenic spot

Nanao Island is an island county in Guangdong Province. It is known as "the throat of Guangdong and Fujian in the east of Guangdong". Covering an area of ??113.8 square kilometers, it consists of Nan'ao Island and 37 surrounding islands. Nan'ao Island is a beautiful tourist island and a tourist attraction worth visiting in Shantou. The island is home to dense tropical plants, high-quality harbors, the historic General Military Mansion, the ancient wells of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Taizi Tower ruins and many cultural relics50 There are more than 30 temples in many places, divided into three towns: Houzhai, Yunan, Shenzhen and Qing'ao tourist resort.

2. _Stone Scenic Area (the first of eight scenic spots in Shantou/4A) 4A Scenic Area

_Stone Scenic Area is located on the south bank of Shihai, Haojiang District, Shantou City. It is a provincial-level scenic spot , a national AAAA tourist area, the first of the eight scenic spots in Shantou. The scenic area is divided into six scenic areas: Xiaoshi Scenic Area, Tashan Scenic Area, Yanfeng Scenic Area, Xianglu Mountain Scenic Area, Bijia Mountain Scenic Area, and Su'an Scenic Area. The scenery here is beautiful, surrounded by hills, strange rocks, and quaint folk houses and colonial buildings coexist. , is a coastal natural scenic spot surrounded by bays and characterized by subtropical plants.

3. Shantou University (Library)

Shantou University is a provincial-level university jointly established by the Ministry of Education, Guangdong Province, and the Li Ka-shing Foundation. It is also a global university. The only public university continuously funded by a private foundation, the Li Ka Shing Foundation. The Shantou University Library was built with donations from Mr. Li Ka-shing and designed by the famous Taiwanese architect Chen Ruixian. It is known as "the most beautiful library in Asia". The sculpture "Building Self-Pursuing Selflessness" at the entrance was designed by a famous British art master. Created by ZadokBen_David, it is a must-visit place when traveling in Shantou.

4. Chen Cihong’s former residence (the first overseas Chinese residence in Lingnan/one of the eight scenic spots in Shantou)

Chen Cihong’s former residence is located in Qianmei Village, Longdu Town, Chenghai District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province. It was built by the overseas Chinese Chen Cihong family. The former residence of Chen Cihong includes Langzhongdi, Shoukangli, Shanju Room and Sanlu Study Room. Among them, Shanju Room is the largest, most exquisitely designed and best preserved of all residences. Its architectural style combines Chinese and Western styles, with the traditional "horse trailer" combined with Western-style Western-style buildings, decorated with pavilions, pavilions, corridors and overpasses, and twists and turns. It is known as "the first overseas Chinese residence in Lingnan" and is a key provincial cultural relic protection unit in Guangdong Province. , in 2005, it was rated as one of the eight scenic spots in Shantou - "School Benefit".

5. Shantou Zhonghai Resort (Beach)

Shantou Zhonghai Resort is located at the southern end of Zhongxin Avenue (Longhu Beach), Haojiang District, Shantou City. It covers an area of ??about 300 acres and has four stars. Zhonghai Nanbin Hotel, Zhonghai·Longhutan Scenic Area and Zhonghai·Happiness Farm are among the first-class foreign-related tourist hotels. They are known as the “Natural Oxygen Village” and the “Longtan Yiyun” among the eight scenic spots in Shantou. There is the beautiful golden Longhu Beach, several kilometers of coastline, garden-style villas and complete leisure service facilities. It is a tourist attraction worth visiting in summer.

6. Lianhua Rural Tourism Area (Folk Customs/Hot Springs) 4A Scenic Area

Lianhua Rural Tourism Area, located in Chenghai District, Shantou City, is an old revolutionary town during the "World War II" period. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, simple folk customs, and a number of well-known tourist attractions such as Far Eastern Orchid, Lianhua Mountain Hot Spring Resort, and Nature Leisure Farm. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Shantou. Here, you can stroll along the Lianhua Mountain hiking greenway and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, or you can visit the ancient villages with a long history and feel the local customs. You can also take a trip to the hot springs, which is endless fun.

7. Fantawild Adventure Blue Mercury (theme park) 4A scenic spot

Shantou Fantawild Adventure Blue Mercury is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a national science education base. It is the first participatory high-tech theme park in eastern Guangdong with science fiction as the theme and integrating entertainment, science, education, and leisure. The entire park consists of themed areas such as Galaxy Plaza, Interstellar Flight, Legend of the West, Dinosaur Crisis, Conch Bay, Duludubi Farm, and Children's Kingdom. With nearly a hundred amusement and landscape projects, it is a must-visit entertainment venue for Shantou tourists.

8. Seaside promenade (watching the sea/walking)

The seaside promenade is located on the north side of the bay in the central area of ??Shantou. It is a strip 17 meters wide and 2,000 meters long. The park was listed as one of the eight new scenic spots of Shantou Island in 1990. It is known as the "Corridor Viewing the Sea". It is the best place to view Shantou Inner Bay and one of the tourist attractions in Shantou City. It is also a regular place for Maigoo editors who are from Shantou. A place to take a walk after dinner. There are thousands of ornamental trees and shrubs such as golden phoenix, coconut, and banyan on the corridor, including three sections of winding corridors: Pinhai Pavilion, Liusha Pavilion, Dianfan Pavilion, Listening to Waves, and Fish Watching Pavilion. The corridors and pavilions are connected and connected. The long, lush promenade, the golden glazed tiles, and the blue sea and sky complement each other, creating a grand scene.