Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1EUR = 7.63CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
OCT - DEC
Cooler temperatures make city exploration comfortable.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
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Shantou at a glance
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Quick snapshot of Shantou and what draws visitors
Shantou’s Klook bookings are led by tours and wellness experiences such as massages, and demand varies through the year with clear high and low points. The city’s visitor rhythm shows a concentrated peak in April, with quieter months in autumn and late-year.
When to visit for crowds, prices and atmosphere
According to Klook booking data, April is the busiest month while October is the quietest, and demand tapers off through the autumn. Prices move independently at times: bookings tend to be cheapest in September per Klook data, while the priciest month on record was March. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, plan for September or the quieter autumn months; if you prefer peak-season atmosphere, aim for April when demand is highest. Note that price and demand don’t always match — peak demand in April does not align with the single priciest month, so pick dates based on whether crowd levels or lower prices matter more to you.
Tips for travellers from Singapore
Most travellers from Singapore typically book about two weeks ahead, with many finalising plans within a week of travel and some booking as late as about six days out. For short trips you can be flexible and still find options close to departure, but if you’re travelling in April it helps to plan earlier; use Klook to lock in tours and massages once your dates are set.
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