Shantou Travel Guide Recommended Attractions

Shantou, Guangdong is also a city suitable for tourism. There are many check-in spots with profound cultural heritage worth visiting. The editor below recommends you the top ten must-see attractions when traveling to Shantou. Friends who plan to travel to Shantou, come and have a look!

1. Small Park

The small park, the center of the old city of Shantou, is the most memorable landmark for every Shantou person. "First there are small parks, then there is Shantou urban area." In short, we can see the status of small parks in the hearts of Chaoshan people. The surrounding arcades and streets such as Anping Road, Shengping Road, and Guoping Road are distributed in a fan-shaped radial pattern, and there are small park pavilions, Marao Palace stage and other attractions.

2. Mayu Island

The only island village in the urban area. Shantou Port is located in the east of the river mouth, and the Bay Bridge is erected on the island. There are many attractions. From time to time, you can see fishing boats, Mazu Temple and ports, and experience the real life of fishermen.

3. Nan'ao Island

If there is only one place to see the sea in Shantou, then go to Nan'ao! The only island county in Guangdong Province, with blue sky, blue sea, green island, golden sand and white waves. There are more than 50 cultural relics, more than 30 temples, and 66 harbors.

Route: Nan'ao Bridge - Bailu Park - Qing'ao Bay - Shili Silver Beach - Sanyang Cliff Lighthouse - Treasure Island - Huanghuashan Forest Park - Zhuqi Bay - Tropic of Cancer Square.

4. Zhongshan Park

, located on the bank of Yuemei River in the urban area, is the oldest and largest comprehensive park in Shantou. The archway, rockery and Jiuqu Bridge in the park are known as the "three wonders" in the park. Through the fence, you can see the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, which is full of interest.

5. Shantou University

It is a university established by the Ministry of Education, Guangdong Province, and Li Ka-shing Foundation. The new library is called "the most beautiful university library in Asia".

6. Square Ferry——_Shi Scenic Area

It is located in the west section of Nanbin Road. You can take a ferry to the square. The scenic spot has strange peaks and rocks, accompanied by sea views, forming Shantou's natural scenery and cultural landscape, which complement each other. There are Dream Valley, Chushi Greenway, Piaoran Pavilion, etc.

7. Chen Cihong’s former residence

It is located in Qianmei Village, Longdu Town, Chenghai District. The architectural style is a combination of Chinese and Western styles, combining the traditional "Xuma trailer" with Western-style architecture, dotted with pavilions, pavilions, cloisters and overpasses. It is known as "the first overseas Chinese residence in Lingnan".

8. Opening Port Cultural Exhibition Hall

Formerly known as the former site of the Shantou Branch of the Bank of Japan Co., Ltd. in Taiwan, it is a three-and-a-half-story European-style building that combines Chinese and Western styles.

9. Lotus Peak

Located on the border of the South China Sea in Chaoyang District, it is a small mountain peak rising from the South China Sea. It has beautiful scenery and many cultural relics and historic sites. Long white sand beaches, playing in the waves in the summer, and other fun things to do.

10. Zhanglin Ancient Port

Unlike other historical sites, Zhanglin Ancient Port is "wild" and has not been over-protected or over-developed. A hundred years ago, Chaoshan people traveled across the ocean in red boats to make a living. Gradually it became popular in business and became famous.