Shantou Old Town

Shantou is a port side city in the province of Guangdong. Being one of the many treaty ports opened during the Qing dynasty, it was a center of international trading. As such, the area now houses signs of this historic presence. The historic part of Shantou is not as touristy as one might expect; many of the historic buildings in the center are lightly restored, but nothing is really remade to look fake and overly gentrified. In fact, many of them lie abandoned and in ruins. For me, I find this adds character to the overall area, as there's a sense of authenticity among these buildings that tell stories of their past. There's a small park in the area, which serves as the main focal point of the area. You can't leave the Old town without venturing a bit further to sample the famous Shantou beef balls. Many of the restaurants make them on site and you'll see them beating the beef, resulting in a very chewy textured beef ball that you can't get enough of! Overall, Shantou is a historic city with many buildings with character. You'll get lost wandering the old streets that are lined with buildings that have seen better days! Don't leave the city without grabbing a bowl (or two or three) of its famous beef balls! #explore #travel #food #shantou #china

Visiting Shantou, we took the high-speed train from Shanghai, which was very convenient. This time we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn Shantou Chaoyang, where the environment and services were all very satisfactory. The old town of Shantou is definitely worth a visit, with its ancient architecture and a variety of delicious food, it truly made me feel reluctant to leave.

Date: 2024.02.02-02.03 Location: Shantou Sports Center Stadium Who doesn't know that Shantou has a music festival again! This time it's a two-day lineup, with Wang Leehom, Zhang Yuan, and Yan Renzhong all being your favorites! Don't hesitate to pack your bags and meet in Shantou! When you come to Shantou, besides the delicious food, these attractions are really worth checking out, and the old town of Nan'ao Island welcomes you~ 1. Nan'ao Island The landscape of Nan'ao Island is naturally beautiful. Due to less development, the environment is well protected, and many mountains, rocks, and vegetation still retain their original appearance. The beach scenery is also very beautiful, making it a niche spot for taking photos. In addition, there are some historical relics on the island that you can visit in your spare time. 2. Shantou Old Town In the old town area on the north bank of the Rong River in Shantou City, from the Shantou Xidi Wharf to the Waimalu entrance, a 1-kilometer road is lined with a large number of buildings constructed in the early 20th century. This is Shantou Old Town. The 'arcades' on the side of the road for sheltering from the rain, the closely arranged shops, the slightly messy streets, and the simple decorative patterns near the doors and windows all reveal the unique historical charm of Shantou Old Town. 3. Que Shi Scenic Area The Que Shi Scenic Area is located on the bank of the Rong River. The area is filled with peculiar peaks and rocks, accompanied by the charm of the sea view, forming a scenic spot where Shantou's natural scenery and cultural landscape complement each other. The scenic area is divided into six areas: Xiao Shi Scenic Area, Ta Mountain Scenic Area, Yan Peak Scenic Area, Xianglu Mountain Scenic Area, Bijia Mountain Scenic Area, and Su'an Scenic Area.

Recommended parking spot for self-driving tour🅿: Xiaogongyuan Xidi Parking Lot (710 meters from the landmark) Xiaogongyuan is a must-visit for everyone who comes to Shantou. Spend half a day strolling around, find a unique little shop to enjoy some tea, and experience the Chaoshan culture. The other half of the day, drive 🚗 for 53 minutes to Nan'ao Island to watch the sunset, savor some seafood, and feel the sea breeze. From the bustling streets to the tranquil sea, enjoy the dual experiences in one day.

| This place is too photogenic! One-day tour guide. You said it's really on top I came to real Shantou This Spring Festival Shantou is too hot! 👉🏻First talk about 【Our Itinerary】 Day1 Ningbo✈️Jieyang——Shantou City Area (Shantou Hostel——Small Park——Xidi Park——Huo Shi Scenic Area——Ferry) Day2 Nan'ao Island one-day tour Day3 Drink coffee in Shantou city area ✨Shantou Hostel The actual situation is that there are too many people! We took pictures next door, there are also the words "Shantou", it doesn't feel different, maybe because there are shops below so no one. ✨Small Park The nearby are all Nanyang style buildings, also typical arcade buildings, the landmark of Shantou old city area, very lively! ✨Xidi Park Fuyuan building is very photogenic, with a taste of the Republic of China, this is also a good place to watch the sunset. ✨Huo Shi Scenic Area The main reason to go here is that you can see Shantou city area from the top of the mountain, and you can take a cable car up and down the mountain, 25 one-way, 40 round trip. ✨One Yuan Ferry After coming down from Huo Shi Scenic Area, take a one yuan ferry back to the city area, just in the evening, watching the sunset on the sea is super beautiful. 🍜Shantou Cuisine There are too many delicious foods in Chaoshan, ate for three days casually without stepping on thunder, next time single out a food article. Shantou old city

Around the small park, the strong Republican-style buildings seem to tell the story of the years, the streets and alleys are full of carefully designed check-in points, attracting tourists to stop and take pictures. Coming to the Inner Bay Cruise Terminal, boarding the cruise ship started an unforgettable night tour at sea. Under the lights, Shantou's Inner Bay is poetic and picturesque, with the city skyline and the sparkling water surface reflecting each other, making people linger. We were attracted by the dazzling night view of the Shantou Huashi Bridge. This bridge, which spans the Inner Bay formed by the confluence of the Lianjiang, Rongjiang, and Hanjiang Rivers, was opened to traffic in early 1999. Its majestic and magnificent posture was a architectural miracle in the 1990s. The cruise ship shuttles through it, and the passengers scramble to record this moment of interlacing light and shadow. The next morning, I went to the Shantou Museum. The rich collections in the museum fully demonstrate the cultural heritage of the Chaoshan region. Among them, the Chaoshan Money House Exhibition Hall records the unique style of local financial history in detail. Shantou Museum Shantou Small Park Shantou Inner Bay Cruise Ship

I stayed in Shantou for 48 hours, ate and drank in 20 restaurants, and also visited parks, took ferries, climbed Que Mountain, and took cable cars without missing anything. Here is my three-day efficient itinerary~ Day1️⃣ Hotel 🚖 Ya Qiang Beef Rice 🚶 Old Hu Sweet Soup 🚶 LIVING LAB Coffee 🚶 A Qun Licorice Fruit 🚶 Wuzhou Beef Restaurant 🚶 Hotel (Takeaway 'Chu Ming Chao Tea') Day2️⃣ (Takeaway 'Dong Fang Yuan Rice Noodle Roll') 🛵 Su La Ta Coffee 🚖 Chun Mei Li Goose Restaurant 🚶 Ya Qiang Fruit Juice Ice 🛵 Shi Pao Tai Park 🛵 Square Ferry 🚢 Que Shi Ferry Station 🚶 Ta Mountain 🚠 Que Shi Ferry Station 🚢 Square Ferry 🛵 Small Park 🛵 Lao Er Fried Kway Teow 🚌 Yang Ji Almond Tea 🚶 Rui Jiao Grandma Chao Shan Fresh Pickle 🛵 Hotel day3️⃣ Hotel 🛵 Old Brand Fu Ji Thick Soy Milk + Xiao Wu Rice Noodle Roll 🚶 Longan Tofu Pudding Sweet Soup 🛵 Zhongshan Park 🚌 Old Zi Niang Fried Cake Kway Teow + Zhen Ping Kway Teow Juice Shop 🛵 Cheng Chuan Zhi Tea 🛵 Hotel to pick up luggage 🚕 Chao Shan Ice Kirin (also ate the lemon pork across the street at Huang Shun) 🚕 Shantou Station 🚄 Shanwei I will talk about eating and drinking later Let's talk about some small suggestions for strolling You must ride a shared electric bike, from a person who doesn't have a shared electric bike in their city, I really envy it, it's really convenient, free and happy Take the cable car down from the tower on Que Shi, overlooking the city and the bay, it's beautiful The sunset was at 17:26 the day before yesterday, we took the 17:00 ferry back from Que Shi Pier, and finally watched the sun set by the pier. The ferry departs every hour, 20 minutes, and 40 minutes, each trip takes about 15mins, if you want to watch the sunset, check the time in advance, and plan the queue time on weekends Visiting parks is a must-do item for me in every city, so after breakfast, I went to Zhongshan Park for a stroll, it's a park with a life atmosphere, and I also rowed a boat on Yu Jian Lake, with an empty stomach ready to eat the next meal I originally planned a long time for the old city of Shantou, but then I rode a bike for a stroll and left. I'm not interested in check-in photos, so I personally think it's meaningless, you can skip it The weather in Shantou is just right now, not cold or hot, it's a city suitable for slowing down and strolling slowly~

Chaozhou and Shantou. Ancient Chaozhou was developed, and modern Shantou took the lead. Shantou Old City, the core area is called 'Small Park', which is a fan-shaped group of buildings from the Republic of China, and it still exudes endless charm. Shantou is one of the important starting ports of the Maritime Silk Road in China, and it is also the only city in the mainland of China with an inland sea. The arcade buildings and streets are distributed in a fan-shaped radiation, which is unique to Shantou. The prosperous commercial streets of the past, dotted with many footprints and old sites of the Chinese revolution. Walking here, it is inevitable to have a sense of crossing. European style, Republic of China marks and red traffic line nodes. Walking in the Small Park area, 2 hours is enough, half a day is normal. Shantou's rich and cheap Chaoshan cuisine can also keep you for a few more days.

Nice city to visit and enjoy the day off with your friend #chinatown