Imagine winding streets filled with mouthwatering street food, bustling markets selling unique souvenirs, and temples steeped in history. Shantou in Guangdong, China, has all of this and more! We at TravelFeed love the vibrant atmosphere of the city, where traditional culture meets modern life seamlessly. This coastal city will charm you with its blend of delicious cuisine, rich heritage, and warm hospitality.

Shantou, alternately romanized as Swatow and sometimes known as Santow, is a prefecture-level city on the eastern coast of Guangdong, China, with a total population of 5,502,031 as of the 2020 census and an administrative area of 2,248.39 square kilometres. 

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