Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1EUR = 7.44CNY
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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One-day tour of Nan'ao Island | Round trip from Shantou
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€ 41.49
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Chaozhou Old Town Private Full-Day Tour with Guide
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€ 95.09
Chaoshan Private 1-Day Car Charter | Optional Chaozhou / Shantou / Nan'ao Island / Jieyang
Private tour
Private group
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(4)
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€ 88.35
Shantou private chartered car one-day tour
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€ 75.05
Shantou Nan'ao Island one-day small group tour
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€ 24.89
One-day tour of Nan'ao Island in Shantou/Ancient City of Chaozhou (Non-heritage drama optional)
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€ 36.85
Eatwith - Explore Hidden Culinary Gems in Shantou's Old Town with a Chaozhou Master Chef
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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€ 42.35
Shantou & Chaozhou 4-Day Film-Themed Cultural Tour
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€ 493.35
Nan'ao Island Full-Day Private Guided Tour
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€ 107.95
Shantou Blue Mercury Happy World
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€ 10.75
Hotels in Shantou
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€ 50.24
€ 51.54
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€ 48.37
€ 48.86
Atour Hotel Shantou The Mixc Jinsha East Road
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€ 59.93
€ 60.53
Ximen Hotel (Shantou High-Speed Railway Station Branch)
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€ 30.12
VUE Nan'ao Huajianling Yunxi
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€ 78.33
White Swan Hotel Shantou
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€ 95.95
Atour X Hotel Shantou The MixC, Convention & Exhibition Center
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€ 63.97
€ 64.61
Shantou DIOTEL Queen Hotel
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€ 203.82
Shantou Junhua Haiyi Hotel
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€ 57.03
Atour Jianye Hotel Shantou MixC Huashan Road
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€ 64.38
Yiju Hotel Shantou High-Speed Railway Station Branch
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€ 41.06
Reviews of Shantou activities
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
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
Klook User
2026-10-28 14:44:12
its a great experience travel with Klook.. Tommy as our tour guide really kind and gave us great experience not only see the place/venue but also shared knowledge and information regarding each places.. we used nice and clean 7 seat car and always reminded to visit right on time so we could visit all the itinerary that has been planned.
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