Shantou

What to do in Shantou year-round

Shantou is best known for its Tours and Massages, with Tours driving the largest share of bookings and Massages a steady complement, according to Klook booking data. Visitor numbers build through the spring and crest in April, so cultural and outdoor activities feel liveliest then. Later in the year demand falls, reaching a lull in October. Choose experiences that suit a spring peak or shoulder-season ease: pick spring for festival-like energy, or quieter months for relaxed sightseeing. All observations are from Klook booking data.

Best times to visit and price patterns

Demand on Klook rises sharply in April and remains elevated into May, while October is the quietest month of the year. Prices move in step with demand around April: typical paid activity prices climb to a high in April and are lower in mid-summer and several autumn and winter months. For lower prices and smaller crowds, favour July through December months with quieter demand; for the peak-season atmosphere and busier listings, aim for April and May. These trends are drawn from Klook booking data.

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Where to stay in Shantou

Klook booking data show a spread in typical nightly hotel prices across districts: Nan'ao is the most affordable with a typical nightly rate of PHP 2,022, while Chenghai sits at the priciest end with PHP 3,746, a gap of roughly 46% between them. Cheaper neighbourhoods tend to suit travellers prioritising budget and more flexible spending on activities; pricier districts suit those after comfort, a broader selection of hotel amenities and a quieter stay. All figures are drawn from Klook booking data and reflect typical nightly rates.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

On average travellers book experiences about 13 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around 30 days out, according to Klook booking data aggregated across markets. That level of planning means you can be flexible and still find options a week or two before travel, but locking in bookings earlier is sensible for April and May when demand peaks. For last-minute planners, many offerings remain bookable up to about 6 days before travel. Book on Klook to secure chosen tour slots and treatments in peak months while keeping options open in quieter periods.