Shantou Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Swimming and eating the seafood

Swimming and eating the seafood, Shantou

 sayakoummane Says:  when the summer comes and the weather is hot like crazy!! Nanao island is the best choice to go on weekend if you live in shantou and as for people who live outside china or another city, you probably don't want to come to shantou because of Nanao island, but it would be... 

Beaches and Hot Sprint resorts

Beaches and Hot Sprint resorts, Shantou

 peetum Says:  Shantou There are a few beaches in Shantou and Chenghai. However, the beaches here are not always clean and you can expect people having their barbecue on the beach with food all around. The water isnt very clear either. But the beach can be a good escape from the city.The... 

Shopping around and other things

Shopping around and other things, Shantou

 peetum Says:  Apart from Business, there is not much to do here in terms of sight seeing. There are some unique spots but most people come here for the business. There are some beaches nearby (albiet somewhat dirty), and some nice landscape but generally this place , having that small... 

Hotels  

Golden Gulf Hotel

 1 Review and 144 Opinions  The Golden Gulf Hotel is centrally located near all the shopping areas. It is walking distance to... 

Meritus Shantou China (97 Jin Sha East Rd Shantou Gu 515041)

 1 Review and 101 Opinions  The newest and best hotel in town. Modern feel. Good restaurants. Staff are a friendly but they... 

Hotels  

apartments: Golden Bay Nan'ao island

apartments: Golden Bay Nan'ao island, Shantou

 martfous Says:  Golden Bay is the best hotel in Nan'ao island nearby Shantou. Name of big chief is Tony, he is from Singapore. Sand beach, quit bay, forest, Buddha temple. Price of 1 night 300 - 450 Quai. Other hotels only for china peoples 60 Quai, or for foreigner 150 - 200 Quai, but... 

Restaurants  

Dazai men, Spicy and tasty: Chinese food in Shantou

Dazai men, Spicy and tasty: Chinese food in Shantou, Shantou

 sayakoummane Says:  the typical chinese food from Hunan, it is normally quite spicy and tasty with traditional chinese cooked and serve with white rice. I d suggest to go and have a try here if you want to try something different from shantou . Gan guo tofu which combined between dried Tofu... 

Veg food in Shantou: Shantou Vegetarian Restaurant

Veg food in Shantou: Shantou  Vegetarian Restaurant, Shantou

 peetum Says:  I won't describe each restaurant in detail but since good food in Shantou is scarce, i'll just offer my suggestions Chinese :Chinese food can sometimes be scary. Try to find out what you are eating before putting it in your mouth. Having said that - chinese food can be quite... 

Nightlife  

LA PUB AND MORE: Nightime in Shantou City

LA PUB AND MORE: Nightime in Shantou City, Shantou

 peetum Says:  Places to party in Shantou : >Sunglow (behind Golden Gulf) - for a live band and a game of pool.> Manhattan - for bouncing dance floor and loud music (behind Golden Gulf)>La Bar (next to Meritus or opposite the golden gulf hotel) - for more upbeat music including... 

Transportation  

Taxis and Rickshaws and Buses around China

Taxis and Rickshaws and Buses around China, Shantou

 peetum Says:  Getting around Shantou :The rickshaws are the best ways to get around short distances. Usually a 10minute ride should not cost more than 5 RMB. Taxis are smelly, but they are the only way to get to Chenghai and other remote places (In case your factory does not pick you up).... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Bag Snatching

Bag Snatching, Shantou

 peetum Says:  If you walk around Shantou - becareful of bag snatchers. They come in motorbikes, and litterally grab your bags and run.Otherwise, i think it is a safe city.Watch out for the crazy driving too. 

Bag Snatching

Bag Snatching, Shantou

 peetum Says:  If you walk around Shantou - becareful of bag snatchers. They come in motorbikes, and litterally grab your bags and run. 

The Place

Plan a Shantou vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Shantou locals

Experience Shantou
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The People

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 If you walk around Shantou - becareful of bag snatchers. They come in motorbikes, and litterally grab your bags and run. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We plan a gourmet trip to Shantou sampling its famous oyster omelette. Heard of a hotel called 'Guo Mao' which located near food... 

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A: I don't which hotel you are reffering to. Actually there are many places you can enjoy seafood, such as Haibin Road, Nanao Island Binggan Road. IF you want to find some... 

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Top 4 Shantou Writers

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Jist of Shantou

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 Shantou Shantou is located on the south east coast of China. You can find more information on the history of Shantou through myshantou.net. If you are visiting Shantou - you are most likely in the... 

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shantou -the chaoshan area, Particular chinese

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 Eating seafood in this town, there are many choices to eat the seafood here, Fish, shrimp , crap, Oyster and etc 

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Shantou

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Shantou. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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It's a shame the way she makes me scrub the floor.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Shantou. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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