Winter vacation travel with children to Shantou, Nan'ao and Chaozhou Super practical guide
by 72_Hawkwooden_Orion_5*48
Feb 19, 2025
Three Days Two Nights Food Travel Guide on Nanao Island (Average Cost 644 RMB per Person)
Day 1:
Morning: Take bus No. 105 from Shantou city center directly to Nanao Island (fare 15 RMB), about 1.5 hours. After check-in, stay at Houzhai Town Homestay (80 RMB per night per person).
Noon: Taste local specialties "Nanao Seaweed Fried Rice" (25 RMB) and "Oyster Omelette" (30 RMB). Recommended restaurant: Awu Seafood Food Stall.
Afternoon: Visit Qing'ao Bay Beach (free), try water activities (self-paid). At dusk, go to Yun'ao Fishing Port to watch the sunset and buy fresh seafood for the food stall to cook (50 RMB per person).
Evening: Try Nanao specialty "Fish Ball Kway Teow Soup" (20 RMB) and "Seaweed Jelly" dessert (10 RMB). Overnight at Houzhai Town.
Day 2:
Morning: Breakfast at the homestay (15 RMB), then charter a car for island tour (50 RMB per person), passing by Jin Yin Island, Songjing, and other attractions.
Noon: In Shen'ao Town, taste "Marinated Crab" (40 RMB) and "Sea Urchin Fried Rice" (35 RMB). Recommended restaurant: Old Captain Seafood Restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit the General's Mansion (ticket 13 RMB), then experience farmhouse fun in Houhuayuan Village (40 RMB per person), picking seasonal fruits.
Evening: Eat barbecue at Houzhai Town Night Market (35 RMB per person), recommended grilled oysters and grilled squid. Overnight at Houzhai Town.
Day 3:
Morning: Breakfast at the homestay (15 RMB), then go to the Wind Power Plant (free) for sightseeing.
Noon: In Yun'ao Town, taste "Seafood Claypot Porridge" (30 RMB) and "Stir-fried Thin Shell Clams" (25 RMB).
Afternoon: Buy local specialties like seaweed and dried fish (50 RMB per person), then take the bus back to Shantou (15 RMB).
Cost Breakdown:
Transportation: 15×2=30 RMB
Accommodation: 80×2=160 RMB
Meals: 25+30+50+20+10+15+40+35+40+35+15+30+25=350 RMB
Tickets: 13 RMB
Others: 50+50=100 RMB
Total: 653 RMB (can be controlled around 644 RMB in practice)
Food Recommendations:
1. Seaweed Fried Rice: Made with local specialty seaweed, uniquely fragrant
2. Oyster Omelette: Perfect combination of fresh oysters and eggs
3. Marinated Crab: Raw marinated style preserving the original seafood flavor
4. Seaweed Jelly: A refreshing dessert made from special seaweed
Transportation Tips:
1. Bus No. 105 from Shantou city center directly to the island
2. On the island, it is recommended to charter a car or rent an electric scooter (about 50 RMB/day)
3. Minibuses run between towns (5-10 RMB)
Notes:
1. Seafood prices fluctuate with the season, it is recommended to ask prices first
2. Take good sun protection measures
3. Best travel season is from May to October
Post by Rony 28 | Jun 26, 2025























