Chaoshan + Nan'ao Island 3-Day Tour: Explore the Secret Island Paradise and Discover the Old Town Charm

🏃【Spontaneous 3-Day Itinerary】🏃🏃

Day 1️⃣: Perfect Guide to Mayu Island✨
📍Mayu Island Tourist Area (Shantou Port Exit, Longhu District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province | Open all day)
✨Highlight: The "Gulangyu of Shantou"! Perfect for shooting artistic photos📸 The island preserves old-style buildings and murals, full of artistic vibes~ Recommended to stay at Mercure Shantou High-Speed Rail Station Hotel (No. 106 Changjiang Road)🏨

Day 2️⃣: Experience the Slow Pace of the Old Town⏳
☑️Morning: Queshi Scenic Area (Queshi Community, Haojiang District, Shantou City | 9:00-17:00)
The sea view from the mountaintop is breathtaking! The cable car🚡 is also great for photos~
☑️Afternoon: Shantou Old Town (No. 86 Zhiping Road, Jinping District | Open all day)
Visit the filming location of the movie "Happy Brother"! Enjoy various famous old-brand snacks until you're full🍢
Stay again at Mercure Hotel in the evening, excellent location, and you can go to Zhujiang Road Food Street for beef hotpot🔥

Day 3️⃣: Island Vacation Mode On🏖️
📍Nan'ao Island (Eastern Guangdong Sea, Nan'ao County, Shantou City | Open all day)
Just a 1-hour drive to see Guangdong’s most beautiful island! Renting an electric scooter to circle the island is recommended, the scenery along the way is stunning📷
Stay overnight at Ibis Styles Hotel (sea view room), wake up to an unbeatable ocean view🌅

🌈【Top Attractions】🌈
TOP 1⃣️ Nan'ao Island: Guangdong’s version of "Little Kenting," the best place to see blue tears!
TOP 2⃣️ Queshi Scenic Area: Take the cable car to enjoy mountain and sea views, every shot is a masterpiece
TOP 3⃣️ Shantou Old Town: Coming to Shantou without visiting here is a wasted trip! Eat all kinds of authentic local food until you can’t move
TOP 4⃣️ Mayu Island: A must-visit for artsy youth, colorful little houses perfect for photos

⚠️【Useful Tips】
1. Book hotels in advance during peak season! Especially seaside homestays on Nan'ao Island
2. The sea water is slightly cool in October, bring a light jacket
3. The alleys in Shantou Old Town are very charming, wear comfortable shoes for walking
4. Mercure High-Speed Rail Station Hotel has many room types, higher floors are quieter
5. Renting a vehicle on Nan'ao Island is cheaper than taking taxis, electric scooters cost 80 RMB/day and prices are negotiable~