Discover Shantou

Shantou offers one of China’s best destinations for Teochew food and southern coastal culture, combining old streets, seafood, beef hotpot, rice noodles, herbal tea shops, temples, arcade buildings, and a strong local identity. Located in eastern Guangdong, it is especially attractive for travelers interested in regional food culture and everyday city life.

A visit can include trying Teochew beef hotpot, oyster omelets, kway teow-style noodles, local desserts, seafood, old-town walks, markets, temples, and nearby coastal areas. The best time to visit is October to April, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for walking and eating. Shantou works well with Chaozhou, Jieyang, Nan’ao Island, Xiamen, Guangzhou, and wider eastern Guangdong routes.