Guangdong Shantou Travel Guide

Here comes the 2-day food and sightseeing guide for Shantou🔥 This hidden gem city is incredibly delicious! The density of food is astonishing, gaining 3 pounds in 2 days is not a dream～

🚶‍♀️Itinerary Recommendation:
Day 1 Old Town Walking Mode
📍Xiaogongyuan Arcade Buildings: Shantou's landmark buildings, vintage arcades perfect for photos, recommended to visit in the morning when it's less crowded and the lighting is good📸
📍Laomagong Opera Stage: Traditional Chaoshan architecture, often with opera performances
📍Shantou Opening-up Culture Exhibition Hall: A great place to learn about Shantou's history, free admission
📍Xiti Park: Perfect for watching the sunset in the evening, with a panoramic view of Queshi Bridge🌉

Day 2 Nan'ao Island One-day Tour
⚠️Recommended to charter a car or drive yourself (about 1 hour drive)
📍Changshanwei Lighthouse: The red lighthouse is very eye-catching, the first check-in spot
📍Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse: Instagram-style white lighthouse, great for photos
📍Sanchongya Lighthouse: Twin lighthouses with a beautiful distant view
📍Qing'ao Bay: Clear water and fine sand, perfect for swimming🏊
📍Tropic of Cancer Square: Check in at the "Gate of Nature" landmark

🍜Food List:
✅Xinghua Wuji Beef Hotpot (Xinghua West Road, Jinping District): The satay sauce is amazing!
✅Xiaogongyuan Egg Tart (Guoping Road, Jinping District): 2 yuan each, super crispy
✅Yaqiang Juice Ice (multiple branches): Bitter melon lemon surprisingly tasty
✅Fuyuan Restaurant (Chaoyangzhuang, Longhu District): The top choice for Chaoshan cold dishes
✅Baheli Haiji (Huanggang Road, Jinping District): Beef balls are springy and juicy

💡Useful Tips:
1. In the old town, it's recommended to ride shared electric scooters, as the attractions are close to each other
2. Nan'ao Bridge often has traffic jams during holidays, best to get on the island before 8 AM
3. For beginners trying raw marinated dishes, it's suggested to have white porridge to avoid stomach discomfort
4. Didi is very convenient in Shantou, about 40 minutes from downtown to the high-speed rail station