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Chaozhou, Shantou and gongfu tea · 5 days

Explore Chaozhou’s bridge and lanes, then Shantou’s arcades and port life, with time for tea and food rather than queues.

Guangji Bridge, Chaozhou

Places along the way

Pace, season and who it suits

Pace Two bases · Alternate food and neighbourhood visits

Season Spring and autumn suit walking; use indoor breaks during summer heat

Who it suits Friends and families interested in regional food and traditional architecture

Tea as a pause in the journey

Separate stays in both cities

Share dietary preferences in advance

01 Day 1

Chaozhou

Explore Paifang Street and nearby lanes, choosing dinner with an easy return.

02 Day 2

Chaozhou

Visit Guangji Bridge during opening, then allow time for a tea or craft experience with language agreed.

03 Day 3

Shantou

Continue to Shantou and focus on Xiaogongyuan, avoiding repeated luggage transfers.

04 Day 4

Shantou

Combine the urban seafront with an unhurried meal; Nan’ao needs dedicated road time or additional days.

05 Day 5

Shantou

Chaoshan station, Shantou station and Jieyang airport are different hubs; plan around the actual ticket.

DATES, COMPANIONS AND STOPS

Bring this itinerary and tell us your dates, travel companions and the places you most want to keep.

Before you travel2

Getting around comfortably: Estimate intercity and terminal transfers separately, avoiding long repeat journeys for a single restaurant.
Confirm this before departure: Choose meat, seafood and raw dishes around dietary preferences, confirming tea, craft and performance reception.

Itinerary and preparation

The itinerary can adapt to your dates, companions and interests. Bookings, transport and services are confirmed for the actual plan.