3 Days 2 Nights in Shantou for 1500 RMB Per Person

Do you have to spend a lot on a food trip? In Shantou, a city that writes history with its flavors, you can have a great time for just over 1500 RMB per person! 🎉

🚗【Transportation Guide】
High-speed train direct to Shantou Station is super convenient
Taxi from Xiaogongyuan Park costs 30 RMB / Bus No. 18 direct
Self-driving on Nan'ao Island 200 RMB/day or carpool 60 RMB/person

🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】
Boutique homestay near Xiaogongyuan Park 180 RMB/night
Super convenient to walk to attractions～

🌇 DAY 1 Old Town Cultural Walk
📍Xiaogongyuan Park Opening Area (Free)
⏰ Open all day
🌟 Must-visit:
- Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion Arcade Cluster
- Former Site of Nansheng Trading Company
- Laomagong Opera Stage
📸 Night scenes are stunning! Red corridor pillars + vintage light signs are perfect for photos✨

🍢 Dinner Recommendations:
Laomagong Zongqiu, Horseshoe Crab Cake, Oyster Omelette
Eat to your heart’s content for 50 RMB per person!

🌊 DAY 2 Nan'ao Island Coastal Tour
📍Qing'ao Bay Nature Gate (Free)
⏰ Recommended to watch sunrise at 5:30 AM 🌅
🌟 Attractions to check out:
- Song Well Scenic Area 💰15 RMB
- General’s Mansion 💰10 RMB
- Gold and Silver Island 💰10 RMB
🦐 Lunch at a local fisherman's house 50 RMB/person
Afternoon beach jet skiing 50-80 RMB super fun!

🥘 Dinner Must-Eat:
Xinghua Wu Ji / Baheli Beef Hotpot
Enjoy beef freedom for 70 RMB per person!

📜 DAY 3 Cultural and Food Finale
📍Qiaopi Museum (Free, reservation required)
⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍Xiti Park (Free)
🌟 Food street snacks:
- Wuqiao Pig Trotter Ring 5 RMB
- Oyster Omelette 15 RMB
- Beef Offal Soup 12 RMB
🚄 Best to return before 3:00 PM

💰【Expense Summary】
🚗 Transportation 460+ 🏨 Accommodation 180
🍴 Food 330+ 🎫 Tickets 95
= Total 1065 RMB!
Still have 900+ RMB left for souvenirs～

💡【Tips】
✅ Best season: October to April
❌ Avoid typhoon season from May to August
🥩 For beef hotpot, make sure it’s freshly sliced
🚘 Drive carefully on Nan'ao Island

The beauty of Shantou lies in:
The Nanyin music in the arcade shadows 🎶
The breathtaking sunrise at Qing'ao Bay 🌅
The 8-second perfectly cooked hanging beef in hotpot 🥩

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