Shantou travel guide

Shantou Tourism | Shantou Guide

You're Going to Love Shantou

With a population of 5.33 million, Shantou is a must-see destination in Guangdong, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Shantou deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shantou

Shantou in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shantou in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shantou in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Shantou, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Shantou

Plane

Although Shantou doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jieyang Shantou (SWA), which is located 29 km from Shantou.

Train

The train station in Shantou is called Shantou Chaoshan, and is located 24 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Shantou doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jieyang Shantou (SWA), which is located 29 km from Shantou.

Train

The train station in Shantou is called Shantou Chaoshan, and is located 24 km from the city centre.

Airports near Shantou

Airlines serving Shantou

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (21 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (12 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (3 reviews)
Tianjin Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
Beijing Capital Airlines
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shantou

Average rates range from around C$ 43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shantou

Most booked hotels in Shantou

Shantou Junhua Haiyi Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+
Sheraton Shantou Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Shantou International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+

Renting a car in Shantou

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 per litre in Shantou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.69 and C$ 26.25.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 per litre in Shantou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.69 and C$ 26.25.