I just came back from a trip to Shantou, and my suggestion is

to come back next time. Shantou is a city with a slow pace of life. Although the urban area is small, it has everything you need, and both accommodation and food are of great value for money! The attractions are also relatively concentrated, featuring a 'walk and play' experience, making it a city very suitable for city walks~ ✅ About Attractions 🔸 Nan'ao Island You can go for a visit. It's a national 4A-level scenic area, and when the weather is good, it's really beautiful without any filters, and every place is scenic 🔸 Xiaogongyuan It's like stepping into the period of the Republic of China! With arcades lined up, it presents another scene at night, suitable for strolling and taking photos 📷 🔸 Shantou Hostel A famous internet celebrity spot for photos, it's very crowded so you need to find the right angle, but the photos turn out great~ 🔸 Shantou Ferry You can take the Shantou ferry for just one yuan, and when the weather is good, you can enjoy the beautiful seascape and sunset 🌇 🔸 Chao Museum: A beautiful museum facing the sea! 🎫 No reservation or admission fee required, closed on Mondays! 🔸 Mayu Island Not far from the urban area, but a hidden gem!! There are fewer people than on Nan'ao Island, but the scenery is just as beautiful, and the sea and sky are a filter-free blue! It's not an exaggeration to call it a mini Kamakura! ✅ About Food 1️⃣ Xinghua Wuji Beef Hotpot, The restaurant is always in line, and the pig's blood soup with goji berries is quite delicious. Locals recommend eating it with fish sauce! Duck shit fragrance milk tea is also a local specialty, recommended 👍 2️⃣ Lin Rongji Original Pig Stomach Soup An old shop that has been open for 30 years, a bowl of rice noodle soup ranges from ¥30 to ¥200, and must-try ingredients include pig stomach, meat cakes, and pig kidney. The soup base made from pig stomach is delicious, and I wish I had two stomachs! 3️⃣ Huangji Seafood Satay Noodles The most recommended restaurant on Nan'ao Island, but pay attention to the business hours, it closes at 9.30-18.00. The portions are generous, and the noodles with the local special satay sauce taste really unique, worth a try! 4⃣ Huamei Old Brand Rice Noodle Rolls The locals in Shantou say that this 20-year-old community store is really delicious. You must order the beef rice noodle rolls. The fresh minced beef paired with the thin-as-paper rice noodle roll skin is a taste you won't forget! 5⃣ Lao Hu Beef Kway Teow A rice noodle shop that appears frequently in travel guides, and the taste is quite good! The beef is very tender, the dry mixed kway teow is yyds, the beef balls are so-so, and the price is high in terms of cost-performance, ranging from 25-40 per serving~ ✅ Transportation & Accommodation ✈️ Airplane: Jieyang Chaoshan Airport 🚄 High-speed train: ☑ Shantou Station Close to Shantou, Nan'ao Island ☑ Chaoshan Station Close to Chaozhou 🏠 Accommodation: Choose ☑ Wanda Plaza in Shantou Choose ☑ Paifang Street in Chaozhou Choose ☑ Qing'ao Bay or Houzhai Town on Nan'ao Island 📣 Personal Feelings A slow-paced and comfortable small city, very old but very clean! There is no sense of urgency like in big cities, shops open late in the morning and close early at night. The seaside scenery is also very beautiful, the sea water is clear and clean, suitable for leisure vacations and relaxation, it will bring a sense of happiness!