Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1GBP = 9.08CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
OCT - DEC
Cooler temperatures make city exploration comfortable.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Shantou
Klook Private Guangdong Tour from China (Shenzhen/Guangzhou)
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Private tour
English guided
Afternoon departure
Private group
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Free
One-day tour of Nan'ao Island | Round trip from Shantou
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Free cancellation
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£ 31.05
Chao汕 private day trip | Optional Chaozhou/Shantou/Nan'ao Island
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Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
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£ 62.79
One-day tour of Nan'ao Island in Shantou/Ancient City of Chaozhou (Non-heritage drama optional)
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£ 26.25
Treasure Island
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£ 0.39
Summer deal
Eatwith - Explore Hidden Culinary Gems in Shantou's Old Town with a Chaozhou Master Chef
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
£ 34.70
Shantou Zhonghai Resort
Free cancellation
£ 14.95
Sen Spa · Thai Massage | Shantou MixC Store
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Free cancellation
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£ 18.75
Chaozhou South Australia Island Small Group Full-Day Tour
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£ 45.15
Shantou & Chaozhou 4-Day Film-Themed Cultural Tour
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Private tour
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
£ 351.49
Queshi Scenic Area
Free cancellation
£ 4.40
Hotels in Shantou
Atour Hotel Shantou High Speed Railway Station Huanghe Road
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From
£ 54.96
£ 57.02
UrCove by Hyatt Shantou Hi-Tech The Mixc
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From
£ 36.49
Atour Hotel Shantou The Mixc Jinsha East Road
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From
£ 53.89
£ 55.91
Yiju Hotel (Shantou High-speed Railway Station)
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£ 20.85
XIJU HOTEL
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£ 124.61
Regency Hotel
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£ 41.04
Atour X Hotel Shantou The MixC, Convention & Exhibition Center
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£ 55.91
£ 58.01
Ximen Hotel (Shantou High-speed Railway Station)
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£ 19.90
Sheraton Shantou Hotel
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£ 92.06
DIOTEL
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From
£ 62.07
UrCove by HYATT Shantou Zhugang New Town
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£ 37.18
Junlong Business Hotel
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£ 18.51
Reviews of Shantou activities
Klook User
2026-03-22 03:36:28
We had a fabulous day with our guide. He was so patient, kind, and helpful! I would absolutely book again next time we come back.
Guang *******
2026-05-20 11:16:03
My mum is teochew and 阿俊 our 师傅got along very well. We had also had 2 other very warm and friendly china companions during our trip. It was not a rushed trip and lunch recommended was fantastic. we thoroughly enjoyed the trip very much.
SOON ******
2026-05-28 05:53:14
Guide able transate the whole trip experience and patience. Overall was a good sight seeing with good memories
Qing *********
2026-06-02 07:21:24
Great place, near to the high speed train station and in the longhu district where all the food and entertainment are in
LUN ******
2026-01-27 09:07:44
The location is perfect, right next to MixC in the downtown area. However, early in the morning, around 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., guests are very loud, and the soundproofing is terrible. Also, don't expect too much from the free late-night snack. When I went at 9:30 p.m. sharp, there wasn't even coffee available, which is laughable. There's a coffee machine, but it shows there are no coffee beans. They provide bottled water, plain porridge, and salted eggs, so I didn't even bother eating the free breakfast that came with the package. The room is normal, but the shower stall in the toilet is relatively old. Also, when checking in, they asked me to choose between the 3rd and 4th floors, so I naturally thought I'd choose a higher floor. When I went up, I realized that the 4th floor is where the restaurant and gym are located. I didn't want to go back down, so I just left it at that.
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