老鬍牛肉粿

In Shantou, you can eat rice noodles almost every day, and you will never get tired of it. The signature rice noodles here are beef rice noodles, which taste very good, have a large portion, and the soup is also delicious. The price is very reasonable, only more than ten yuan!

The beef cake is really delicious. It smells very fragrant and the soup tastes very comfortable.

The Shantou region encompasses the cities of Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang. Its essence lies in its delicious food, historical sites, and intangible cultural heritage! The stunning seascape of Nan'ao Island awaits your visit. This exclusive 5-day, 4-night guide will help you explore the Chaoshan region, complete with a comprehensive food list at the end – highly recommended! ✨ 🚩Day 1: A Day Trip to Chaozhou Ancient City – A Thousand Years of Charm 📍Paifang Street (Taiping Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City) A must-visit in the morning is Paifang Street, with its 23 magnificent Ming and Qing dynasty stone archways! Explore Jiadi Lane and experience the original ecological old houses. 🏠 🍽️Lunch is highly recommended: Lao Bin's oyster omelet and fish ball soup – crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, absolutely delicious! Afternoon Highlights: •Kaiyuan Temple (No. 32 Kaiyuan Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City): The oldest temple in eastern Guangdong, with its Tang dynasty stone sutra pillar worth admiring. •Jilue Huang Ancestral Hall (No. 2 Tiexiang Lane, Yi'an Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City): Featuring a ceiling crafted with Chaozhou wood carvings! Exclusive Evening Itinerary: Before 5:30 PM, head to Guangji Bridge (Huancheng East Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City) to witness the spectacular opening of the "Eighteen Shuttle Boats" 🌉 Must-See Night View: 8:00 PM Guangji Bridge Light Show 💡 Afterwards, head to Xima Road for a late-night snack – Weiji Fish Dumplings and Huilai Mung Bean Cakes are amazing! 🚩D2: Shantou Old Town – Retro Overseas Chinese Hometown Day Trip Morning: • Shantou Hostel (Guoping Road, Jinping District, Shantou City): A retro-style photo shoot location 📸 • Xiaogongyuan Arcade (Guoping Road, Jinping District, Shantou City): The "Heart of Shantou" pavilion is perfect for photos! 🍽️Lunch at a fragrant snack shop: Beef Ball Rice Noodle Soup – so delicious! Afternoon: • Shantou Port Opening Culture Exhibition Hall (No. 1 Yongping Road, Jinping District, Shantou) • Xidi Park (Xidi Road, Jinping District, Shantou): The sunset at Queshi Bridge is breathtaking! 🌇 Evening: Head to Longyan South Road Food Street 🌃: • Lao Hu Beef Rice Cake (a must-try) • Yaqiang Juice Ice (a refreshing treat) • 1 Yuan Ferry Night Cruise on Shantou Bay – Great Value! 🚩 Day 3: Nan'ao Island – Island Tour ⚠️ Traffic Avoidance Tip: Arrive on the island before 9 AM! Self-driving/Chartered Car Island Tour Route: Changshanwei Lighthouse → Qian'ao Bay Lighthouse → Yun'ao Fishing Port (for seafood) → Sanchongya Lighthouse (for sunset photos) → Qing'ao Bay (for water activities) → Windmill Mountain (for panoramic views) 🍽️ Dinner: Highly recommend Qing'ao Bay Casserole Seafood Congee! 🦞 🏨 Overnight in Qing'ao Bay (Qing'ao Bay Tourist Resort, Nan'ao Island), super convenient for watching the sunrise the next day! 🚩Day 4: Intangible Cultural Heritage Tea Experience - A Day Trip Morning: • Chaozhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall (Xinyang Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City) • Baishiyuan Creative Hall (Woshi Road, Qiaodong Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City): Watch Chaozhou embroidery and wood carving masters showcase their skills 🍽️Lunch: Xikou Braised Goose Folk Experience Park: A paradise for lion-head goose lovers! Afternoon: • Zaiyang Tea House (Shangshuimen Street, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City): Enjoy tea and Chaozhou opera – super relaxing! 🍵 • Fenghuang Town Qipan Ecological Tea Garden: Pick tea yourself – super fun! Evening: Buy souvenirs at Paifang Street: Fenghuang Dancong tea + aged citron 🚩Day 5: Jieyang Ancient Exploration - Final Trip Morning: High-speed train directly to Jieyang: • Jieyang Confucian Temple (No. 7 Hanci Road, Rongcheng District, Jieyang City): The largest Confucian temple in Lingnan! 🏯 🍽️Lunch: Jinxianmen Pedestrian Street: Rongjiang oyster omelet +Perfect match with Ping Pong Cake Afternoon: Choose one of two options: • Panoramic view from Huangqishan Forest Park • Or check out Jieyang Tower (Xinyang Road, Rongcheng District, Jieyang City) 【🔥Must-Try Food List🔥】 🍲Hardcore Options: • Xinghua Wu Ji Beef Hot Pot (Xinghua West Road, Jinping District, Shantou City): Snowflake beef melts in your mouth • Guantang Brothers Beef Hot Pot (Guantang Town, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City): The hanging tenderloin is incredibly fresh • Changping Lao Zi Niang Night Congee: Raw marinated crab is addictive! • Su Nan Qin Ji: Goose liver and goose feet are must-orders 🍡 Snack lovers: • Lao Bin's oyster omelet: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside • Xiao Wu's rice noodle rolls: thin skin and generous filling • Sugar-coated scallion pancakes: sweet but not greasy • Seaweed flower + almond tea: a perfect summer combination • Various kinds of kueh (rice cakes): red peach kueh, rice-less kueh... 【💡 Useful tips】 🚗 Transportation: • High-speed rail to the three cities is super convenient • Electric bikes in the old town: 2 yuan/30 minutes with QR code payment • Nan'ao Bridge toll: 96 yuan/vehicle 🏨 Accommodation: • Choose a guesthouse in the ancient city of Chaozhou • Stay near Xiaogongyuan in Shantou • Stay in Qing'ao Bay for watching the sunrise on Nan'ao Island ⚠️ Note: • Guangji Bridge: last entry at 17:30 daily • For beginners, try shrimp first • Dress appropriately when visiting historical sites #ChaoshanTourism #AJourneyLikeASong #PlacesYouGetAskedAboutOnWeChat #HotelAddict #GoingOutWithFriends

Day 1: Shantou Little Park This is Shantou's urban living room, lined with retro arcade buildings, perfect for taking photos! 📸 🌟Must-Try Foods: - Lao Ma Gong Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings): Shantou's most famous zongzi, a taste of Shantou's memories in every bite. - Lao Hu Beef Balls: A 50-year-old shop, bouncy and juicy! 🚗Address: Shangping Road, Jinping District, Shantou City 🕰️Suggested Visit Time: 3-4 hours 📍Day 2: Nan'ao Island (Highly Recommended!) This is definitely one of the most beautiful islands in Guangdong! 🌊 Be sure to set aside a whole day! The island has tons of attractions! 🚗How to get to the island: - By car: Bridge toll approximately 96 RMB - Or take bus routes 161/105 💡Must-see spots: 1. Qing'ao Bay (natural swimming area with clear water) 2. Sanchongya Lighthouse (popular photo spot) 3. Houhuayuan Ecological Village (overlooking the entire island) ‼ Tips: - Renting a car to explore the island is recommended, as electric bikes are prone to running out of power. - Avoid holidays for fewer crowds and better photos. - Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (Important things said three times!) 🍜Food Guide: - Look for restaurants with long queues among locals. - Ask about the price of fresh seafood beforehand. - Oyster omelets and seafood porridge are must-try dishes! ✨Overall Impression: Shantou truly is a "delicious" city! The small park has a perfect retro feel, and Nan'ao Island is incredibly relaxing. A two-day trip was just right, balancing food and fun! #ChaoshanLife #ShantouTravel #Nan'aoIslandGuide #GuangdongSurroundingTrips #FoodTrip

3 Days 2 Nights Food Guide | From Morning Tea to Late-Night Snacks 🍲 Explore the Essence of Chaoshan! November in Shantou is a foodie paradise! 💕 Comfortable temperatures of 20-26℃ 🍂 Avoid the crowds 👀 The old streets are even more vibrant! Beef hot pot, raw fish, braised goose... everything is irresistible! 💓 This "eat, eat, eat" itinerary will take you through the landmarks of Shantou's opening to the outside world 🚶 From century-old restaurants to street stalls 🏮 Every bite is authentic Chaoshan flavor! 【Highlights✨】 ▪️Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine + Cultural Exploration ▪️24/7 Non-stop Dining ▪️Seafood Extravaganza on Nan'ao Island🦀 ▪️Vibrant Old Town Atmosphere 【Transportation & Accommodation🏠】 🚌City Center: Walking + Shared Electric Bike🛵 is the most convenient 🚗Nan'ao Island: Self-driving or Day Trip (No waiting during off-season) 🏨Accommodation: ▪️Foodie lovers choose the Old Town/Longyan South Road✨ ▪️Sophisticated girls choose the area around MixC🏙️ ▪️Seaview enthusiasts pick the East Coast🌊 DAY 1️⃣Century-Old Flavors ☀️09:30 Breakfast: 📍Laocangqiao Pig Intestine Stuffed with Glutinous Rice ➡️A century-old craft, oily yet not greasy! Awaken your taste buds with sweet and refreshing pills! 💥 📸10:30 Little Park: The arcade buildings and red brick walls have a retro feel. 🤳 Learn about the stories of Chaozhou merchants at the Opening-up Culture Museum. 🍢11:30 Snacks: 📍Fragrant Snack Shop - Rice-Free Rice Cake ➡️Crispy bamboo shoots + garlic chili sauce! A taste locals have grown up with. 🍜12:30 Lunch: 📍Lao Hu Beef Rice Cake (40-year-old shop) ➡️Incredibly flavorful beef bone broth! ✨Satay sauce is amazing! 🏯14:00 Visit the Old Mother's Temple: The fermented bean curd chicken wings 🐔 from the stall at the entrance + freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice are a perfect match! ☕15:30 Afternoon Tea: 📍Jinlan Bakery Handmade Pastries🍪 📍Old-fashioned Fragrant Yellow Jelly - Sweet and Sour, Appetizing 🌙18:00 Dinner: 📍Sunan Qinji Braised Goose (Intangible Cultural Heritage) ➡️Braised Goose Platter with Garlic and Vinegar - Absolutely divine! 🌃20:00 Longyan South Road Night Snack: ▪️Junkang Rice Noodle Rolls - Open 24 Hours ▪️Awen's Chaoshan Raw Marinated Rice Noodles - Silky Smooth Like Ice Cream🍦 ▪️Finish with a bowl of sweet soup~ DAY 2️⃣Nan'ao Island Free Time 🌅08:00 Depart by Car 1.5-hour drive around the island to enjoy the sea🌊Super comfortable in the off-season 🍲09:30 Breakfast: 📍Island Fish Ball Soup ➡️Q-bouncy, bursting with juice, so fresh it'll make your eyebrows fall off! 🏖️10:30 Check-in: Qing'ao Bay "Jelly Sea" 💙 Tropic of Cancer landmark Qian'ao Bay Boardwalk + Lighthouse - perfect for photos 📸 🦐11:30 Seafood Market: Freshly caught and cooked blanched seafood! Dipped in soy sauce and wasabi, it's amazing! 🐟12:30 Lunch: 📍Hao Di Guan Tang Fish Sashimi Claypot Congee ➡️Fish sashimi as thin as cicada wings✨Claypot congee is a stomach-warming wonder! 🏰14:30 General's Mansion: Learn about the history of Ming and Qing dynasty coastal defense ⚔️Licorice and fruit at the entrance to cleanse the palate 🌇16:00 Return trip to watch the sunset 🌙18:30 Dinner: 📍Baheli Beef Hot Pot (Intangible Cultural Heritage!) ➡️Hanging tenderloin + snowflake beef, just 10 seconds in the broth is enough to make it tender! DAY 3️⃣ Perfect Ending 🍜 09:30 Breakfast: Street-side kueh chap soup 🥣 Braised pork + braised egg, so delicious! 🌊 10:30 East Coast: Enjoy the sea breeze and coffee ☕ or visit a museum (choose one) 🥣 11:30 Lunch: 📍 Wu Ji Fu Yuan Chaozhou-style Congee ➡️ Raw marinated meat + fish rice + braised meat... absolutely perfect with congee! 🛍️ 13:30 Souvenir Shopping: ▪️ Huang Sheng Ji freshly roasted pork jerky ▪️ Lao Xiang Huang preserved fruit ▪️ Fermented bean curd cake... so many choices! 🍵 15:00 Afternoon Tea: 📍 Lei Ji Almond Tea Double-flavored sesame paste for a sweet ending 💕 【Helpful Tips💡】 ✔️ Try popular shops💫 More surprises in old alley shops ✔️ Choose freshly made raw marinated meats! Those with sensitive stomachs should eat in moderation. ✔️Must-eat list marked!📝 Follow along and you can't go wrong! ✔️Extremely high cost-performance ratio, around 800+ RMB per person! Save this guide now!📲 Shantou's delicious food in November is calling you! #ShantouFood #ChaoshanTourism #Nan'aoIslandGuide #FoodCheckIn #ShantouTravel