A treaty-port city of arcaded streets, sea breeze and legendary beef hotpot.
Shantou is where most Chaoshan trips begin — a relaxed coastal city with a beautifully restored old town, outstanding food and easy high-speed rail access.
Shantou blends its treaty-port past with everyday local life. Around Xiaogongyuan (Small Park), restored qilou arcades hide snack shops, tea houses and old-brand restaurants. The city is Chaoshan's transport hub and its most comfortable base.
Beef hotpot (chaoshan style, sliced to order), guo snacks, raw marinated seafood for the brave, claypot congee, and sweet duck mother dumplings.
1–2 nights for the city itself; add a night if Shantou is your base for day trips.
Chaoshan is in mainland China, so mainland visa rules apply. Many nationalities now enjoy visa-free transit or unilateral visa-free entry — check the latest rules for your passport, or ask us and we will check for you.
October to April offers the most comfortable weather. Chinese New Year is peak season for Yingge dance and festival atmosphere, but book early. Summer is hot — good for Nan'ao Island.
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