The essential first trip: Shantou old town, Chaozhou ancient city, beef hotpot and gongfu tea.
First-time visitors who want the highlights without rushing.
Day 1 — Arrive Shantou, airport/station pickup, old-town evening walk, welcome dinner.
Day 2 — Shantou: Xiaogongyuan quarter, morning market, museum, beef hotpot dinner.
Day 3 — Chaozhou: Guangji Bridge, Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple, gongfu tea session.
Day 4 (optional) — Slow morning, souvenir shopping, departure.
Add a cooking class, a tea-farm visit, or swap a city day for Nan'ao Island.
Private car and driver, local guide, handpicked restaurant reservations. Hotels booked to your standard. International flights and travel insurance not included.
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.
We design your trip first and you approve every detail. Booking and payment are then handled through our partner licensed travel agency, with a proper contract. No online prepayment is required at the inquiry stage.