01Built Heritage
Shantou Small Park Open Port Area
汕头小公园开埠区
All Ages
Admission
Free district; individual museums have separate entry arrangements.
Typical Visit
2 hours for the core district; 6–8 hours for a first full day.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Dec and Mar-May for more comfortable city walking and coastal travel
Climate
Humid subtropical coastal climate with hot, wet summers and mild winters
Top Attractions
02Built Heritage
Shantou Old City
汕头老城
All Ages
Admission
Free district; interior museums have separate entry arrangements.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the core walk; 6–8 hours for a full first visit.
03Historic Walk
Shipaotai Park
石炮台公园
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 1 hour for the fort; half a day with the seafront and ferry.
04City Guide
Cuoshi Scenic Area
礐石风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
Main scenic area free; cable car CNY 22–25 one way or CNY 40 return; slide CNY 60 single or CNY 80 double.
Typical Visit
Around 2 hours for the cable-car route; 3–4 hours for the classic hike.
05Built Heritage
Laoma Palace
老妈宫
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 1 hour for the palace and theatre; 3–4 hours with the old-city route.
06Built Heritage
Chen Cihong Residence
陈慈黉故居
All Ages
Admission
CNY 58 adult; CNY 56 online booking.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for a short visit; 2.5–3 hours for a first full visit.
07Food District
Dahao Ancient City
达濠古城
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 1 hour for the wall circuit; 3–4 hours with food and harbour sunset.
08Cultural Stop
Chaoshan Historical and Cultural Expo Center
潮汕历史文化博览中心
All Ages
Admission
Free; reservation and ID required.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for highlights; 2.5–3 hours for a fuller visit.
09City Guide
Zhongshan Park
中山公园
All Ages
Admission
Free; zoo admission is CNY 30.
Typical Visit
20–30 minutes for essentials; 1.5–2 hours for the lake circuit and museum link.
10Cultural Stop
Matsu Island
妈屿岛
All Ages
Admission
Free; some venues require a reservation or purchase for entry.
Typical Visit
2 hours for island highlights; 3–4 hours for a first visit.
11Built Heritage
Zhanglin Ancient Port
樟林古港
All Ages
Admission
Free; individual former residences have their own access arrangements.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for the core route; 4–6 hours with residences, temple and food.
12Built Heritage
Qianmei Ancient Village
前美古村
All Ages
Admission
Village free; Chen Cihong Residence CNY 58 for adults and half price for students and older visitors.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for highlights; 3–4 hours for a first visit.
13City Guide
Haimen Lotus Peak
海门莲花峰
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 adult; students and older visitors half price; free for children below 1.2 m and Haimen residents.
Typical Visit
Around 2 hours for highlights; 3–4 hours for a fuller coastal route.
14City Guide
Lingshan Temple
灵山寺
All Ages
Admission
Free; vegetarian meals and incense offerings have separate arrangements.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for highlights; 2–3 hours for a complete first visit.
15City Guide
Longquan Rock
龙泉岩
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
1–2 hours for the easy temple route; 3–4 hours for the summit or roughly 8 km loop.
16Cultural Stop
Chaoshan Yingge Dance Performance
潮汕英歌舞演出
All Ages
Admission
Scenic-area sessions listed at CNY 38, CNY 58 or CNY 68; village training and some parades are free.
Typical Visit
Around 1.5 hours for an indoor session; around 3 hours when paired with architecture or food.
17City Guide
Nan'ao Island
南澳岛
All Ages
Admission
Small-car bridge charge CNY 96 when entering the island; most coastal points are free to enter.
Typical Visit
6–8 hours for island highlights; 2 days for a first visit covering more of the island.
18City Guide
Nan'ao Bridge
南澳大桥
All Ages
Admission
No admission; small-car island-entry bridge charge CNY 96, normally waived on statutory expressway-free holidays.
Typical Visit
A crossing within a 6–8 hour first island circuit.
19City Guide
Qing'ao Bay
青澳湾
All Ages
Admission
Free beach and Natural Gate Square.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the bay; stay overnight for sunrise plus island routes.
20Urban Landmark
North Tropic of Cancer Marker Tower (Natural Gate)
北回归线标志塔（自然之门）
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 1 hour; 2–3 hours with Qing'ao Bay.
21City Guide
Sancong Cliff Lighthouse
三囱崖灯塔
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 30 minutes; more than 2 hours with the eastern lighthouse route.
22Historic Walk
Nan'ao General's Office
南澳总兵府
All Ages
Admission
CNY 12–13 adult; CNY 7 concession; free for children below 1.2 m and visitors over 70.
Typical Visit
Around 30 minutes for the office; around 2 hours with Shen'ao Ancient City.
23Historic Walk
Song Well
宋井
All Ages
Admission
CNY 12–16 adult; concessions half price.
Typical Visit
30–50 minutes.
24City Guide
Huanghua Mountain National Forest Park
黄花山国家森林公园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 adult; an advance registered meal at a park restaurant may provide free entry under its current arrangement.
Typical Visit
3–4 hours for the drive route; 2.5–3 hours for Dajian Mountain light hike.
25City Guide
Jinyin Island
金银岛
All Ages
Admission
CNY 6 adult; concessions half price.
Typical Visit
20–30 minutes.