What to see in Shantou, China | Shantou travel guides

The old town

In the western part of central Shantou

Most of the lovely historic buildings are so dilapidated that it seems like a European city that has been bombed. They are slowly being torn down and replaced with ugly modern buildings, so see it while you can!

Shantou Museum

In a large building near Zhongshan Park

Should be open by now.

Buddhist Pagoda Mountain

In Chenhai

Coastal defense fort

There is not much to see here, but you can smell some interesting strains of mold inside, or go rollerskating in the middle of the fort with Chinese techno music of course.

Cultural Revolution Museum

A surprisingly candid and straightforward representation of events. This is in the Tashan scenic zone, north of central Shantou, not to be confused with the other Tashan scenic zone, south of central Shantou. Other than a few sculptures, there's not much to see unless you can read Chinese.

The former residence of Chen Cihong

North of central Shantou. If you go by bus, be sure to ask when the last trip back into town is, though if you miss it, you might still be able to catch a different bus by walking to the highway

A mansion or a mini-palace built in the early 20th century, still pretty much intact.