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[Free Travel in Nan'ao] How to travel in Nan'ao for 4 days and 3 nights, a comprehensive guide to itinerary planning!

# Explore Nature

# Nan'ao

Travellers Magicians

Sep 18, 2025

Contents

Trip Planner
Overview of Nan'ao itinerary planning
South Australia Day 1
- Nan'ao Island
Day 2 in Nan'ao
- Nan'ao Bridge
- Laiwu Tourist Area
- Chen Cihong's Former Residence
Nan'ao Day 3
- Xidi Park
- Shantou Old Town
- Queshi Scenic Area
Nan'ao Day 4
- Shantou Happy World Blue Mercury

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This guide carefully plans a perfect 4-day and 3-night trip to Nan'ao for you. Covering local attractions, authentic food and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Nan'ao and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether it is an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern city, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful journey in Nan'ao!

Check out the long dragon lying on the waves at Nan'ao Bridge, go surfing at Laiwu Beach, and see the Chinese-Western fusion of overseas Chinese architecture at Chen Cihong's former residence, and experience the full range of sea and land customs.
Watch the ships in the old harbor from Xidi Park, taste rice noodle soup under the arcades in the old city, explore the caves in Luoshi Mountain, and ride the roller coaster at Blue Mercury.

date	journey
Day 1	Nan'ao Island
Day 2	Nan'ao Bridge->Laiwu Tourist Area->Former Residence of Chen Cihong
Day 3	Xidi Park->Shantou Old Town->Luoshi Scenic Area
Day 4	Shantou Happy World Blue Mercury

Nan'ao Island is located in the sea area at the junction of Guangdong Province and Fujian Province, and is an island county. Not many parts of Nan'ao Island are open to the public, but the scenery still retains its original beauty, the water is clear and the sand is very good. In addition to the natural landscape, there are also historical sites such as the Nan'ao General's Mansion and Songjing that you can see on the island. There are many kinds of seafood here, the taste is good and the price is cheap, so it is a good place to eat seafood and watch the sea.

Address: East Guangdong Sea, Nan'ao County, Shantou City, Guangdong Province

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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I had a trip to Nan'ao Island and it was really unforgettable! As soon as you get on the Nan'ao Bridge, the sea breeze starts to blow, and your mood suddenly becomes cheerful. When I arrived on the island, I went straight to Qing'ao Bay. The sand there was fine and soft, the sea water was incredibly blue, and the sunshine felt warm on my body. The Changshanwei Lighthouse is also stunning, with a red and white tower that looks particularly beautiful in the afterglow of the sunset. Riding an electric scooter along the ring road around the island, the scenery along the way is picturesque, and the sea breeze blows from time to time. It is so comfortable.

Nan'ao Bridge is located in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. It is a cross-sea bridge connecting Chenghai District of Shantou City and Nan'ao County. It is the new tourist symbol of Shantou, with two lanes in both directions. The bridge starts from Laiwuwei, Chenghai, and ends at Kuluping, Changshanwei, Nan'ao, connecting to the Ring Island Highway. The entire line adopts the standard of a secondary highway with a design speed of 60 km/h.

Address: Shantou City

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Stepping onto the Nan'ao Island Bridge is like entering a dream. The 11.08-kilometer-long bridge winds across the sea like a giant dragon. On one side is the boundless blue sky, and on the other side is the azure sea. The two blend in the sky, and the sense of vastness strikes the heart. The sea breeze blows on your face, carrying the unique salty and humid scent of the sea, and the waves beat against the bridge piers, playing an exciting melody. While driving, my mood was ignited by the magnificent scenery, and I couldn't wait to go to Nan'ao Island to start more exciting journeys.

Laiwu Tourist Area, located in Chenghai District of Shantou, overlooks Nan'ao Island to the east. It has graceful Lingnan scenery and enviable landscape paintings. Because it is close to Shantou city and has developed transportation conditions, it is an ideal place for Shantou citizens and tourists from other regions to take a leisure walk. Laiwu Scenic Area is surrounded by high mountains and dense forests. The coastal beaches are embraced by mountains and water, forming natural breakwaters. The seaside swimming area has gentle waves, making it a good place for tourists to do beach sports or swim.

Address: Nanhaibin, Chenghai District, Shantou City, the ferry terminal leading to Nan'ao Island.

Business hours: Open from 8:30 to 20:00 tomorrow

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Laiwu Tourist Area is adjacent to Nan'ao Island in Shantou. It is a peninsula. There is a patriotic education base on the island - the ancient artillery fort. The water quality of the beach on the peninsula is good. There is a stone sculpture and a paid parking lot. You can also find a free parking lot and then reach the beach. Free attractions

The former residence of Chen Cihong was built in the second year of the Xuantong period of the Qing Dynasty. It took nearly half a century to complete and is the result of the hard work of several generations of the Chen family. His former residences include Langzhongdi, Shoukangli, Shanjushi and other houses. Among them, the more representative "Shan Ju Shi" was built in 1922 and was not completed when Japan captured Shantou in 1939. It is the largest, most exquisitely designed and most intact house among all the houses. The architectural style of Chen Cihong's former residence is a combination of Chinese and Western styles. The overall layout is a mixture of the traditional "four-horse carriage" and Western-style buildings, dotted with pavilions and towers. Entering the former residence is like entering a maze, making people linger.

Address: Qianmei Village, Longdu Town, Chenghai District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province

Business hours: Open from 8:30 to 17:30 tomorrow

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The former residence is worth a visit. It is well preserved and has a very distinctive Lingnan and Nanyang style. It is exquisitely decorated, unique in style, and covers a large area. During the period, we also saw the Yingge dance performance, which was very interesting and recommended!

Xidi Park is located between Zhenbang Road and Anping Road in Jinping District, Shantou City. There are landscapes such as the Overseas Chinese Letters Memory Square and the Memory Wall, which showcase Shantou’s long history as a commercial port. Whenever the sun sets, the Luoshi Bridge, the afterglow of the setting sun, and the fishing boats returning to the harbor form a beautiful picture, which is very suitable for taking photos or learning about the local culture.

Address: Between Zhenbang Road and Anping Road, Jinping District, Shantou City

Opening hours: 06:30-22:30

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Located in the old city of Shantou, under and around the Luoshi Bridge, the park's Overseas Chinese Letters Memory Square, Memory Wall and other landscapes showcase the history of Shantou, a century-old commercial port. Suitable for friends who want to understand the history and culture of Chaoshan. This is also an excellent place to watch and photograph the sunset in the central urban area of Shantou: the Luoshi Bridge across the inner bay, the sunset, the afterglow of the setting sun, and the fishing boats coming and going form a quiet and beautiful picture.

Shantou Old Town refers to the old city area on the north bank of Rongjiang River in Shantou City. It is home to a large number of buildings built in the early 20th century. The arcades, time-honored shops, and slightly messy streets all reveal the unique historical style of Shantou Old Town. This was once a very prosperous commercial center of Shantou City. Historical buildings such as Yongping Restaurant, Shantou General Post Office Building, and Laoma Palace still retain their original appearance, telling of their former glory.

Address: No. 86 Zhiping Road, Jinping District, Shantou City

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Shantou Old Town: Chaoshan slow life in the alleys. The walls of the arcade street are peeling and have a lot of character. The Nanyang style is mixed with the Lingnan flavor. Walking in it feels like stepping into a film of the old times. In the morning, steam is bubbling out of the rice noodle roll shop, and the uncle's Teochew dialect is more twangy than beef balls: "Sister, come and have a bowl!" The aroma of the old lady's rice dumplings at the end of the alley is tempting, and the raw pickled crabs in the bamboo basket are secretly oozing juice. The lifelike atmosphere of Chaoshan is all in the folds of the old street.

Luoshi Scenic Area is located on the bank of Rongjiang River on the north bank of Haojiang District. The scenic area is dotted with strange peaks and rocks, and with the sea view, it has formed a scenic spot where Shantou's natural scenery and cultural landscape complement each other. At the Temple of Heaven Park at the eastern end of the scenic area, there is a natural stone forest carved by sea water. It is a granite geological phenomenon unique to southern Guangdong and is a feast for the eyes.

Address: No. 4 Haipang Road, Luoshi Community, Luoshi Street, Haojiang District, Shantou City

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:00 tomorrow

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When traveling to Shantou, the Luoshi Scenic Area is a must-see attraction. We took a taxi from the ancient city of Shantou to the cable car station, and then took the cable car directly to the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, we can overlook the entire Shantou city, and then slowly go down the mountain, watching the scenery while walking.

Shantou Blue Mercury Happy World is a rare large-scale amusement park in Shantou. It has many projects and theme castles that make people feel like they have entered a fairy tale kingdom. Whether you want to experience flying beyond the limit, enjoy the thrill of being suspended in the air, or feel the romance of a double-decker carousel, this is a great choice.

Projects such as the UFO and Hurricane Flying Chair brought screaming carnivals, Conch Bay presented a splendid underwater world, Flying Over the Limits took tourists to soar in the sky and travel around the world, the Fantasy Studio displayed a variety of movie stunts, the double-decker carousel was relaxing and romantic, and every place brought endless joy. The Kids' Kingdom also offers many activities suitable for children, such as the Space Ring, Bouncing Peter Pan, etc.

Address: No. 12, Taixing Road, Taixing Village, Longhu District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 22:00 tomorrow (no admission at 21:30)

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The ticket to Shantou Blue Mercury Happy World is 99 yuan, but the activities are quite rich and varied. While visiting, although some facilities are a bit old, the sci-fi theme and interactive experience are still attractive. Especially Conch Bay and Water World, which are very suitable for parent-child travel. Overall, it is cost-effective and a good choice for a family trip.