Shantou 3 Days 2 Nights Budget Travel Guide

Day 1: Arrival in Shantou, Experience City Culture Morning: Arrive in Shantou, check into hotel Recommended accommodation: Budget hotel in city center (around 300-400 RMB/night) Transportation: Taxi or metro to the hotel for convenient travel Noon: Taste Chaoshan specialty cuisine Recommended restaurants: Chaoshan beef hotpot, satay noodles, beef balls Budget: About 50-80 RMB per person Afternoon: Visit Shantou Arts and Crafts Museum Address: Jinsha Road, Jinping District, Shantou (check exact address in advance) Admission: About 20 RMB Highlights: Appreciate traditional Chaoshan crafts and handmade displays, learn about Chaoshan culture Evening: Stroll along Jinsha Bay or Zhongshan Park Enjoy seaside scenery and take photos Free Dinner: Experience Chaoshan night market Recommended: Beef balls, guotiao (rice noodles), oyster omelet, etc. Budget: About 50 RMB per person Accommodation: Budget hotel, about 300 RMB/night Day 1 Total Budget: Accommodation: About 350 RMB Meals: About 150 RMB Admission: 20 RMB Transportation: 50 RMB (taxi or bus) Total: About 570 RMB Day 2: Deep Cultural and Scenic Experience in Shantou Morning: Visit Chaoshan Folk Culture Museum or Master Chen’s Craft Workshop Learn about traditional Chaoshan handicrafts and try making crafts Cost: Free or small experience fee Noon: Enjoy Chaoshan specialty lunch Recommended: Chaoshan porridge, Chaoshan claypot porridge Budget: About 50 RMB per person Afternoon: Head to Nan'ao Island (optional) or other featured attractions Nan'ao Island: Beaches, fishing villages, seafood markets Transportation: Bus or charter, about 50-100 RMB Experience: Seafood feast (budget about 100 RMB) or beach leisure Evening: Return to city, explore Shantou old town Highlights: Qilou architecture, old streets and alleys, feel the Chaoshan vibe Dinner: Seafood or Chaoshan specialty snacks Budget: About 80 RMB per person Accommodation: Stay at the same hotel, about 350 RMB Day 2 Total Budget: Transportation: 100 RMB Meals: About 180 RMB Admission/Experience: 50 RMB Others: 50 RMB (shopping or tips) Total: About 380 RMB Day 3: Cultural Experience and Departure Morning: Visit Shantou Arts and Crafts Museum again (deeper exploration or workshop participation) Deepen understanding of Chaoshan crafts, join handicraft experiences (e.g., pottery, paper cutting) Cost: About 50 RMB Noon: Chaoshan specialty lunch Budget: About 50 RMB per person Afternoon: Free time or shopping Visit Chaoshan specialty markets, buy handicrafts or souvenirs Budget: 100 RMB (depending on personal needs) Evening: Prepare for departure Arrange transportation and get ready to leave Budget Summary: Transportation: 50 RMB Meals: About 50 RMB Experience: 50 RMB Others: 100 RMB (shopping) Total: About 250 RMB Overall Budget Estimate: Item Cost (RMB) Accommodation (3 nights) about 1050 RMB (350 RMB/night) Meals about 430 RMB Admission/Experience about 120 RMB Transportation about 200 RMB Others (shopping, etc.) about 100 RMB Total about 1900 RMB Remaining budget (about 100 RMB) can be used for emergencies or souvenirs. Tips: Book hotels and attraction tickets in advance to save time and money Prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather Keep personal belongings safe and pay attention to personal safety Try to interact more with locals to deeply experience Chaoshan culture Wish you a pleasant three days in Shantou! If you need more detailed routes or recommendations, feel free to ask!