Shantou

In Guangdong province

Shantou is a coastal city in eastern Guangdong and one of China's original Special Economic Zones, the heartland of Teochew (Chaoshan) culture and cuisine. It has a hot, humid subtropical monsoon climate. Famed for beef hotpot and kung fu tea, it is served by nearby Jieyang Chaoshan airport and high-speed rail to Shenzhen. For an international student, Shantou offers renowned food culture, coastal islands, and a distinctive overseas-Chinese heritage.

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Shantouقوانغدونغ
Population~5.5 million (prefecture)
ClimateSubtropical monsoon; hot humid summers and mild winters.
MetroNone
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Train stationShantou Railway Station +1Hospitals2Universities2Int'l schools1

🗺️ Main districts

JinpingLonghuHaojiangChenghaiChaoyangChaonan

🏯 Top landmarks

Shantou Old Town / XiaogongyuanNan'ao IslandChen Cihong MansionQueshi Scenic Area

🍜 Famous foods

Teochew beef hotpotBeef ballsOyster omeletteKung fu tea

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📷 Photos from Wikimedia Commons (freely licensed).

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