December Chaoshan Four Days Three Nights Travel Guide!

In December, Chaoshan has temperatures above 18℃, gentle sunshine, and refreshing sea breeze. The old town's arcade buildings are weathered, steam rises from street corner pots, and a bowl of steaming hot beef ball soup warms you up completely. This place doesn't rely on filters to go viral; it thrives on 3,000 local eateries that make up its culinary world! This cost-effective itinerary under 3,000 RMB for four days and three nights takes you from Shantou's Xiaogongyuan to Chaozhou's Paifang Street, rides a red-headed boat beside the century-old Qiaopi Bureau, and lets you spend a passionate winter immersed in Minnan dialect and Kung Fu tea aroma. --- 🗓 Itinerary (4 days 3 nights) Day 1: Arrive in Shantou → Xiaogongyuan Night Food Tour Take the high-speed train to [Shantou Station], taxi 15 minutes to check in at a retro guesthouse near [Xiaogongyuan] 💰680/night × 3 = 2040 RMB In the evening, stroll around the [Xiaogongyuan Arcade Cluster], check in at "Shantou Hostel" and "Laoma Palace" Dinner starts with: A Qun Licorice Fruit, Xiao Wu Rice Rolls, Square Tofu Pudding, all for about ¥50 per person until you’re full! Day 2: Shantou Beef Hot Pot + Seaside Promenade Cycling ✅ Morning head straight to [Xinghua Wu Ji] or a local recommended small shop for freshly sliced beef hot pot (about ¥80 per person) Tenderloin, spoon handle, pork belly... dip for 10 seconds to bring out the soul! ✅ Afternoon cycle along [Haibin Road], enjoy the sea breeze, and watch the sunset silhouette of the "Red-headed Boat" at Xiti Pier 📸 Stop by the Qiaopi Museum (free) to feel the warmth of century-old overseas Chinese family letters Day 3: One Day Time Travel in Chaozhou ✅ 15-minute high-speed train to [Chaozhou], visit [Paifang Street] + [Jiadi Alley] See wood carvings, ceramics, hand-pulled teapots, and experience the intangible cultural heritage of Kung Fu tea (free tastings galore!) ✅ Must-eat list: Lao Bin Braised Goose, A Xian Taro Cake, Guantang Fish Sashimi, Kaiyuan Salted Rice Cake In the evening, climb [Guangji Tower] to watch the Xiangzi Bridge light show, full of ancient charm Day 4: Last-minute Food Hunt + Souvenir Shopping Before Departure ✅ Morning return to Shantou’s [Jinsha East Road] or Chaozhou’s [Ximalu] to fill any food gaps Buy souvenirs: loose beef balls (cold chain shipping), old medicinal tangerines, Buddha’s hand fruit, Dancong tea In the afternoon, take an easy trip back from Shantou Station, with your stomach and luggage both full --- 💰 Budget Details: - Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train ¥600 (available from most cities nationwide) - Accommodation: 2040 (three nights in unique lodging) - Food + local transport + snacks + experiences: about ¥360 ✅ Total: Only 2995 RMB! All-inclusive for eating, drinking, playing, and photography --- December in Chaoshan is poetry hidden in everyday life: a pot of beef bone broth, a cup of Kung Fu tea brewed three times, a greeting of "jiaojiren" (local folks). This winter, don’t just think about escaping the cold, come to Chaoshan and warm your taste buds first!