What to do in Shantou

Activities, attractions and tours
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Shantou Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Shantou has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Shantou is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Shantou to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Shantou Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Shantou.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Shantou attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Longhu Qu

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Longhu Qu. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayu Island or Shantou Fantawild Happy World Blue Mercury Theme Park.

Longhu Qu
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Chenghai District

While visiting Chenghai District, you might make a stop by sights like Chen Cihong Former residence and Kelong Trees Garden.

Chenghai District
Shantou, a city significant in 19th-century Chinese history as one of the treaty ports established for Western trade and contact, was one of the original special economic zones of China established in the 1980s.
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Jinping Qu

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You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Jinping Qu. You might want to make time for a stop at Shantou Museum or Chaoshan Stadium.

Jinping Qu
Queshi Scenic Area

Haojiang District

While visiting Haojiang District, you might make a stop by sights like Dahao Ancient City and Shantou Citic Golf Club.

Haojiang District
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Chaoyang District

While visiting Chaoyang District, you might make a stop by sights like Xiaobeiyan and Haimen Lotus Mountain.

Chaoyang District
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Xiashan

If you're spending some time in Xiashan, Liusha People's Park is a top sight worth visiting.

Xiashan

Day trip destinations from Shantou