The notebook of Shantou et île Nan'ao
Watch the landscape change with the tide.
Port archades, teochew culture and coastal roads connect a city of emigration to a large offshore island.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · Island · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Shantou et île Nan'ao
Port archades, teochew culture and coastal roads connect a city of emigration to a large offshore island.
The discovery of Shantou and Nan'ao Island is based around Shantou Museum, Nan'ao Island and Qing'ao Bay. The stay thus alternates between urban life, the coastline, island landscapes and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Shantou Museum
- Nan'ao Island
- Qing'ao Bay
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Musée de Shantou
The museum presents history of the port, Teochew diaspora and popular arts of eastern Guangdong. It helps to understand maritime links before coastal excursions. Architectural details are better discovered without haste.
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Île Nan'ao
Nan'ao is a large island of bays, hills and villages connected to the continent by a long bridge. Sites are dispersed and traffic can be slow during holidays.
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Baie de Qing'ao
Qing'ao forms a wide arc beach on the eastern coast of Nan'ao. Wind, currents and seasonal typhoons require to follow the local bathing instructions. Tides, wind and season significantly alter the experience.
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Front de mer de Shantou
The coastal walks connect ancient port, parks and views of the bay of Shantou. In the evening you can observe the daily usages and lighting of recent neighborhoods. The beginning of the day usually offers more calm.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
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The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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