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Family-Friendly Attractions
Popular Family-Friendly Attractions in Shantou [2025]
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Qingao Bay
4.7
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502 reviews
6.0
Based on 14 reviews
Nan'ao Island Qing'ao Bay | 47.2 km from downtown
Address: Provincial Highway 336, Nan'ao County, Shantou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Sand sculpture making enhances parent-child interaction
Summer Play at Qing Ao Wan Children's Water Park
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A one-stop island vacation, with many homestays by the beach and a street full of restaurants and food stalls, making it convenient for sightseeing and dining. The scenery and environment are slightly inferior to those in Southeast Asia or Sanya, but the price is cheap and the cost performance is high!
Stepping into Qing'ao Bay, it seems to have entered a beautiful natural picture. The blue sea, crystal clear, the sun is shining, sparkling, like countless diamonds jumping on the sea, the waves tapping the beach, playing a soft symphony. Walk along the beach, the fine sand is like marshmallow, the mineral-rich sand is good for the body, the beach is full of shells, small crabs are full of fun. Ascending high, the bay is like a crescent, and the wind is calm. When the waves are calm, the sea is like a mirror, reflecting the sky and mountains, forming a picturesque scenery. The sea project in Qing'ao Bay is exciting. The speedboat flies over the sea, the sea breeze roars, the waves splash, the excitement is full; the driving sea motorboat shuttle, like a knight on the sea, free and happy. In the evening, the sun set, the sky and the sea were dyed orange and red, sitting on the beach to watch the sunset, the heart was full of tranquility. Qing'ao Bay at night is also unique, and the fresh seafood at the seaside food stalls is mouth-watering, and the deliciousness blooms on the tip of the tongue. In addition, Qing'ao Bay has a deep cultural heritage. The Tropic of Cancer sign tower "Nature Gate" is a unique landmark, witnessing the direct sun's wonders and feeling the magic of astronomical geography. The surrounding historical monuments carry the traces of the years, so that people can understand the local history and culture.
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Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Center
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47 reviews
5.6
Chaoshan Lishi Wenhua Bolan Center/Queshi Scenic Area | 5 km from downtown
Phone +86075489690483
Address: Nanbin Road, Hanjiang District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.5 of Best Things to Do in Shantou
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The Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Center (referred to as Chaobo Hall) located in the middle section of Nanbin Road on the south bank of Shantou Inner Bay (referred to as Chaobo Hall) has a strong tidal wind from Yazhu to the interior. There are new exhibitions from time to time. This is a recent boutique.
The Chaoshan History Museum is like a time-travel treasure box! As soon as you enter the door, you will be attracted by the old photos and arcade models on the wall, as if you have traveled back to the streets of Shantou during the Republic of China. The Overseas Chinese Remittances Cultural Relics Area is very interesting. Those yellowed family letters and old objects from Southeast Asia tell the struggle history of Chaoshan people "going abroad". The most surprising thing is the immersive experience of Chaoshan opera. The holographic projection makes the ancient costumes dance in front of you, and you can also learn a few lines of "Chaoshan version of rap" on the spot!
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Mayu Island
4.6
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58 reviews
5.4
East Coast Area | 7.4 km from downtown
Phone +86075488812287
Address: Mayudao, Longhu, Shantou, China, 515100
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Shantou
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Mayu Island, located in Shantou, hides the secret of Guangdong East. The blue sea and blue sky are intertwined with the fishing village style. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the city to the Bay Bridge. General drivers will ask for an additional fee when entering the island, 10-15 yuan. Mayu Island must visit Mazu Temple to pray for blessings, stroll on the seaside plank road to watch the tide, pick up shells on the reef beach, taste the fresh sea fish porridge and wontons. You can swim in the sea in summer, ride around the island in spring and autumn, and enjoy the colorful graffiti village.
Mayu Island is very small: the area is about 0.2 square kilometers, the length is 0.65 kilometers, the width is 0.64 kilometers, and the coastline is 2.3 kilometers long.
You can visit the island + beach + coastal corridor + take photos in 2 hours.
The number of steps is no more than 3,000!
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