[2024 Shantou Attraction] Travel Guide for Mayu Island (Updated Sep)
No.14 of Water Fun Attractions in Guangdong
Beaches
Islands/Peninsulas
Address:
Mayudao, Longhu, Shantou, China, 515100
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
0754-88810841
Shantou two-day ultra-practical travel guide per capita 600
This city is really a good place for food and shopping! You can eat more than a dozen meals in two days without any problem! Be sure to pay attention to sun protection when you go out in Shantou in summer. I have prepared a high-cost-effective two-day tour guide for you overnight, be sure to take a look before you come.
**Transportation Guide**
From Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to the city, you can choose the "Shantou East Line" of the airport express, which can directly reach the city center. If you get off at Chaoshan Station or Shantou Station, it is best to choose Shantou Station, because it is only a ten-minute drive from the city. If your city does not have a direct train to Shantou Station, you can transfer to Shantou Station by high-speed rail at Chaoshan Station, which is more convenient and faster, and saves time and effort compared to taking a taxi directly from Chaoshan Station to the city.
**Itinerary**
Day 1: After arriving at the hotel and putting down your luggage, you can first visit the Chaoshan History Museum, then go to Mayu Island, and finally taste the food on Longyan Food Street.
Day 2: Visit the Old Mother Palace Stage and Small Park, then go to Chaoren Wharf, take the Square Ferry, and finally you can visit Shantou Hostel and Zhenbang Food Street.
**Recommended local food in Shantou**
- Ah Xiang Rice Noodle Roll
- East Market Rice Porridge
- Xin Nanbei New Cantonese Cuisine
- Yuyuan Fresh Pickles
- Good Chicken Pot
- Golden Coconut Shell (Wanxiang Store)
- Daoxing Coffee
- Xingyin Juice
- Yijing Family Cold Pot Skewers
- Chaoren Brine Creation•Weidi Rice Porridge Goose Rice Fresh Pickles
Remember to check this guide before you set off, and wish you a happy time in Shantou!
AmeliaMcAllister93
Shantou! Right on Ma Yu Island! Staying at a life-changing homestay
Independent design + forest-style garden + sea view vibes🤩
Set off and embrace the sea breeze head-on🌊
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✨Environment
🔘Ma Yu Bay Manor is backed by Fengtou Mountain on Ma Yu Island⛰
🔘This is a national 3A tourist attraction with a superior geographical location
🔘Exclusive sea view on the island, green mountains and blue sea💦
🔘Here you can watch the sea breeze caress your face and see the stars twinkle🌟
🔘Enjoy the lush mountain scenery and the vast and magnificent coastline🏖
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🛏Accommodation
🔸Super large public area, with 50 acres of space🌱
🔸Only 9 cozy and comfortable tent rooms
🔸Each tent has a poetic and fitting name according to its location
🔸Yuexi, Guanlan, Miyu, Wanghu, Wanpan…🫧
🔸Independent bathroom, air conditioning, soaking pool… all facilities are complete
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🍽Dining
▫Stay includes nutritious breakfast🍳, welcome fruit🍉
▫The homestay also offers self-service barbecue, kiln chicken barbecue, and brine hot pot upon reservation🥘
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🔍Facilities
💫Coffee cart💫Swimming pool💫Seaside promenade
💫Tea house💫Bar
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🪁Leisure and Entertainment
✅Water paddle board, frisbee sports, sea water swimming pool
✅Camping barbecue, outdoor movies, outdoor karaoke
✅Island walking, sightseeing car island tour
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🗺Nearby Attractions
☀Nanao Ecotourism Area
☀Xingcheng Bay Happy World
☀East Coast
☀Shantou Small Park
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📍Address: Under the Haibay Bridge, Ma Yu Island, Longhu District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province
🚗Transportation: About 15 minutes drive from the city center and high-speed rail station
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Ward_Oliver_65
Shantou Travel | Fairy Tale Treasure Niche Island · Ma Yu Island
| Fairy Tale Treasure Niche Island · Ma Yu Island. Ma Yu Island is a niche island in the inner bay, featuring a Mazu Temple built during the Qing Dynasty. The island's scenery, architecture, and graffiti walls are very Japanese in style, earning it the nickname 'Shantou's Little Kamakura.' Walking on Ma Yu Island feels like stepping into a comic world, with the gentle breeze and beautiful coastal scenery.
🕹 Address: Ma Yu Island Tourist Area, under the Haibay Bridge, Longhu District, Shantou City
🚌 Bus: Shantou Railway Station Ma Yu Island Special Line Bus, Departure Time: 07:25-19:40
🚗 Self-drive: Navigate to Ma Yu Island and remember to take the 'Ma Yu Island Special Line,' there are signs, highway toll is 15r
🅿️ Parking: Many parking spots on the island, 2r/hour
🎫 Tickets: Free
🕰️ Open: All day
🌈 Recommended Check-in Points
1️⃣ Beach Bathing Area
Turn right after entering the island to reach the beach. Walk along the coastline to feel the soft sand and clear water. There are also many rocks.
2️⃣ Ma Yu Blue + Boardwalk
This is a popular bookstore. You need to make a reservation and spend money to visit inside. If not, you can enjoy the sea view from the outer boardwalk and see the full view of the Haibay Bridge.
3️⃣ Tao Zhu Pavilion
You can enjoy a more comprehensive view with a wider perspective.
4️⃣ Seaside Road + Fishing Boats
This is a residential area where you can see fishing boats docked on the shore, the best place to watch the sunset. Residents also dry and sell fish here.
5️⃣ Graffiti Wall
Also on Seaside Road, several walls are painted with cartoon patterns, attracting many people to take photos. This road is very photogenic.
6️⃣ Fang Ji Mountain + Tianhou Temple
There are two roads to go up. There is a Tianhou Temple on top. In the past, fishermen here relied on fishing for a living and prayed to Mazu for safety at sea.
⚠️ Small Tips
1. After passing the Haibay Bridge toll station, immediately take the rightmost lane for Ma Yu Island. If you miss the exit, you will have to pay another 15r, so remember this.
2. Avoid holidays, as the island is small and crowded, which seriously affects the experience.
3. Choose good weather; bad weather will halve the fun.
4. It's hot in summer, so pay attention to sun protection.
agleambrianna
The distance is not far as long as the heart desires - Chapter Seven: Mamiao Island in Shantou
A small island under the Shantou Bay Bridge, away from the bustling city, yet not lacking in lively atmosphere, walking on the island, you can feel the local charm up close. Here, there's the gentle sea breeze, long seaside corridors, walls with artistic graffiti, refreshing coffee, and an exceptionally beautiful bookstore. You can come here to enjoy the sea breeze, take photos, stroll around, and when you're tired, sit in a coffee shop to quietly savor the gentleness of this place. The island is small, and a 2-3 hour walk and photo session is enough.
Suggestions:
1. Arrive at 16:30 in the afternoon and then take a leisurely walk to capture the sunset glow.
2. Photo check-in sequence → Custard-colored house hand-painted wall → Dock fishing boats → Seaside plank road → Masu Island See Coffee → Duo Fish Coffee Shop → Mamiao Blue Sea Island Bookstore.
Transportation:
1. Self-driving - It takes about 20 minutes to drive from Shantou city area, with a bridge toll of 15 (enter the Bay Bridge toll booth and immediately drive to the far right ramp, there's a green sign, don't take the wrong one!
2. Bus: Departure times from Shantou Train Station: From 6:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Departure times from Mamiao Island: From 7:00 am to 7:40 pm.
3. There is a parking lot on Mamiao Island (charges apply)
Note:
1. If you want to visit the Mamiao Blue Bookstore, you must book online in advance for a membership ticket of 38/person to enter, and upon entering, staff will provide you with a wristband as a symbol of a day member's visit.
2. The facilities here are well-equipped, including toilets.
3. Please be prepared for mosquitoes.
4. Be mindful not to litter, take your trash with you, and ensure 'Leave no trace' when you leave.
ThunderstormEternity4242
Just came back from Shantou, and with tears, I've organized a guide to avoid pitfalls, remember to save it for future use
❤️ Shantou is a great travel destination, and I've tearfully compiled some information and suggestions to help you avoid travel pitfalls, come take a look!
📍Transportation Section
1⃣️The preferred choice is Shantou Station as the high-speed rail stop, convenient and safe.
2⃣️Avoid taking unlicensed taxis and waiting in line for cabs, recommend taking the bus as the main mode of transportation within the city.
💥Accommodation Section
It is suggested to choose accommodations near Vientiane City for convenience and a rich variety of surrounding delicacies.
🍲Cuisine Section
1⃣️Shantou has a plethora of delicacies, there's no need to chase after internet-famous stores, the same delicacies can be tasted in other shops as well.
2⃣️For first-time tries of raw marinated food, it's recommended to pair it with white porridge or choose cooked marinated food to avoid stomach discomfort.
3⃣️Recommend Longyan South Road as the place to buy snacks.
✨Attractions Section
1⃣️Shantou Small Park: Retains the original appearance of Shantou's streets, suitable for photography and checking in, especially the second floor of Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion and k coffee.
2⃣️Laomagong: Located in the old town of Shantou, the sculptures and mural craftsmanship are unique.
3⃣️Xiti Park: A seaside park, watching the sunset on Sunset Boulevard during sunset is very spectacular.
4⃣️Guandi Temple and Guanyin Temple: The colorful sculptures are stunning, looking up is a must-do.
5⃣️Seaside Promenade and Shantou Ferry: You can enjoy the beautiful seascape, and take the ferry to the Bishi Scenic Area to take a cable car tour.
6⃣️Mayu Island: A small island with beaches, the sea, and a graffiti fishing village, suitable for leisure and relaxation.
🌿Itinerary Planning
1⃣️Day One: Small Park → Laomagong → Xiti Park → Seaside Promenade → Shantou Ferry → Bishi Scenic Area → Mayu Island → Longyan South Road Food Street
2⃣️Day Two (if time permits): Head to Nan'ao Island to enjoy the beautiful sea and lighthouse.
🔴Precautions
1⃣️Check the weather forecast before traveling, and arrange your itinerary accordingly.
2⃣️Follow the local customs and regulations, and respect the local culture.
3⃣️Pay attention to personal property safety, especially in crowded places.
"One true word from you, and I'm truly in Shantou"
Spent the holidays with friends on a laid-back trip to Shantou, focusing on eating, drinking, and wandering to experience the slow pace of life
-Travel and Accommodation Suggestions
✈️Pudong Airport - Jieyang Airport
After landing, you can choose to take a taxi, the airport bus directly to the city center, or the airport shuttle to Jieyang Station and then take the high-speed train to Shantou Station (all of which take about 1-1.5h)
🏠It is recommended to stay near Vientiane City in the city center
Vientiane City is located in the center of the city, with convenient living facilities nearby, very close to Longyan South Road Food Street, and it is convenient to go to Xiaogongyuan or Nan'ao Island/Mayu Island (located in the middle)
🚌Traveling in Shantou is absolutely inseparable from motorcycles, you'll definitely get addicted!
Just use Weixin to scan and go, stop wherever you want, and feel the speed and passion of the city haha
-Itinerary
Shantou city is not big, plus a few famous islands
Inside the city, Xiaogongyuan is worth visiting, it is a must-visit landmark, Xiaogongyuan scenic area is very small, 2h is enough for taking photos📷, you can book the museum on the same day or pay attention to local events like Yingge Dance Lantern Festival, etc.
Nan'ao Island's ring road is very famous, as well as the lighthouse, but when we went, it was peak time and it took hours to get on the island, so we gave up and turned to Mayu Island, which is also very small haha, mainly seaside rocks, the statue of Guanyin looking out to sea, mural village, etc.
Additionally, on the first night, we went to the East Coast Avenue to set off fireworks (super cool!)
Here's the plan👇
Day1 Xiaogongyuan Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion - Shantou Post Office - Shantou Hotel - Arcade Buildings (mostly in Xiaogongyuan) - Xiti Park (best spot to photograph Shantou Panstone Bridge) - Rest in the homestay after lunch - Fireworks by the sea after dinner
Day2 Mayu Island: Tao Zhu Pavilion - Mayu Blue Bookstore - Group photo on the seaside rocks - Mural village on the west side of the island - Mazu Temple - Mayu Community Emergency Shelter (best spot to photograph Shantou Bay Bridge)
In short, experiencing local life and appreciating Chaozhou scenery only accounted for 40% of the Shantou trip, the main focus was on eating and drinking, the next article will continue to share!
CLEO LEE
Shantou Mayu Island | The road to the seaside is always gentle and romantic
Mayu Island Tourist Area Mayu Island, a fishing village island hidden in the bustling city, has two Tianhou Palaces built during the Yuan and Qing dynasties, hence the name Mayu. It is said that a long time ago, ships passing by here to go to sea had to release a live chicken at the Tianhou Palace, and for a while, the island became a kingdom of chickens, hence it was also called the Chicken Releasing Island
🚏Tour Route: Seaside landscape flower sea beach > Taozhu Pavilion > Seaside plank road > Enter the community hinterland along the ring island road > Ferry Culture Square > Ecological Park > Mazu Square > Tianhou Palace > Seaside road exotic architecture
Walking on the road, you can see fishermen drying various seafood at street corners everywhere, the air is filled with a faint scent, the walls of fishermen's residential buildings are covered with various interesting graffiti, and there is a glass house library. Here, nature, art, and culture blend together, offering a surprise at every step👀
When leaving Mayu Island, I saw a tall Guanyin statue on the mountain from the bridge, overlooking the passing traffic on the bridge, sprinkling the nectar of blessings to the world
🚃Transportation: Direct bus or taxi (bridge toll is 14 yuan)
🎫Admission: Free🆓
⏰Tour Duration: 2-4 hours
WanderlustWhisperer
Mamuyu Island is very comfortable
🌟 Highlights:
The bookstore on the island is very nice, and it's even more beautiful at night, which I didn't stay to see
👍 Most recommended:
Yujian Coffee is pretty good
🚉 Travel tips:
Take a Didi taxi🚖 to get there, and then take the bus to the city center, which is very convenient
🌟 Highlights:
The island is a nice place for taking photos
Strolling around leisurely for a morning
It's very simple and comfortable
Residents live their lives without disturbing each other
⚠️: We spent a morning walking around the island, and personally, I think that's enough
Elijah.Cox@42
Day two of Chaozhou travel, second stop – Mazu Island
There aren't many people on the island, and graffiti murals are everywhere. It's said to be a popular spot for social media check-ins, but what I prefer here is the Mazu Temple, which has exquisite stone carvings. They are beautiful and awe-inspiring! The presence of dragons and tigers is impressive, worth admiring. The carved beams and painted rafters, the flying eaves and the upturned arches, all contribute to a majestic atmosphere!
emmeline.lucind.raeburn
In Shantou! A great place to take kids during the winter vacation! Enjoy the first-line sea view
▫Mamayu Bay Island Resort
▫Longhu District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, Mamayu Island
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🌴B&B Environment
▫Located in the national 3A scenic spot Mamayu Island
▫Unique bay view
▫Southeast Asian style island vacation🏝
▫Only ten minutes drive from Shantou High-speed Railway Station
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🌴B&B Rooms
▫Mamayu Bay has 1 independent sea view villa
▫9 luxury tents🏕3 wooden villas
▫One room, one view, enjoy the wide bay view
▫Or enjoy the private garden view
▫Room facilities are complete
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🌴B&B Activities
▫Parent-child DIY, children's paddling pool
▫Mini golf, open-air movies
▫Seawater swimming pool, children's paddling pool
▫Landwalk on the island
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🌴B&B Surroundings
▫Mazu Temple, Mazu Square
▫Small coffee shops, art galleries
▫Chaoshan cuisine, Chaoshan sweet soup
▫Seaside plank road, listen to the sea breeze, blow the waves
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cassandra_nightingale_96
The most beautiful homestay in Shantou|MASULAND with a glass bookstore + sea view
📍 Shantou Mama Island Blue MASULAND
Cities with the sea are probably more romantic
Waves, beaches, small islands
The warm sea breeze brushes past the face
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The bookstore by the sea, the homestay on the beach, the taste of the island
"Mama Island Blue", the closest cultural and tourism complex to the sea
As soon as it appeared, it amazed tourists near and far
She is hidden on Mama Island in Shantou's inner bay
Like a dazzling pearl, quietly lying in the arms of the sea
She is only separated from the mainland by a bridge
But it brings a tranquility and tranquility like a paradise
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The glass curtain wall that spans two floors of the bookstore on the first floor
Became the unique symbol of Mama Island Blue
The transparent space brought by the panoramic glass wall
Diluted the boundary between indoor and outdoor, connecting the sea of books and the sea
Brings immersive reading and vacation experience
As night falls, the sky is tinged with a purple halo
The bookstore by the sea is like a dazzling palace, standing quietly
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And next to the bookstore is a pure white three-dimensional geometric building
Two coastal buildings are connected by a garden and an air corridor
With light and shadow as the main line, 11 designer rooms have been created
The large floor-to-ceiling glass integrates the outside scenery with the space
Among them, 9 are sea-view rooms, with an area of 45-60m²
The guest rooms are mainly in warm wood color
The large floor-to-ceiling glass has a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery outside the window
The rooms are all equipped with five-star custom Serta mattresses/bedding
Italian Acca Kappa toiletries
Marshall Bluetooth speaker, Japanese INAX smart toilet
Every detail reveals the owner's control over quality
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On the roof of the study is a glass canopy restaurant
Almost completely reflected the sea view on the floor-to-ceiling glass
Dining here, whether it is taste or vision
Can enjoy the ultimate enjoyment
The restaurant is also equipped with three multifunctional book room meal boxes
Here, you can taste traditional Chaozhou dishes managed by famous Chaozhou chefs
You can also experience the unique charm of private tea
The ingredients for the main meal are all from the local fishing village's fresh sea catch & seasonal ingredients
Either meticulously crafted by ancient methods or boldly innovative research and development
Authentic charcoal-grilled gong slices, Chaoshan stewed goose, raw pickles, fish rice, etc.
It is a popular choice for local foodies to entertain guests in Shantou
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Temples, seaside lighthouses, Guangji Bridge and other tourist check-in points
Scattered on the island and surrounding areas
If you want to experience the beauty of the sunrise and sunset at sea
You can book a fishing boat or paddle board coach in advance
Here is not only beautiful sea view
There are also rich cultural heritage and food experiences
Whether you want to relax or feel the charm of Shantou
This is a place worth visiting
Hazel.Moore$58
The small fishing village on Mamu Island is peaceful and harmonious!
Mamu Island, together with Dezhou Island and Shengqi Mountain, forms a tripod stance, serving as a barrier for Shantou Port. In the old days, fishermen would worship Mazu here before going out to sea, and they must bring live chickens. After the worship, they would release them on the spot, hence it is also called Fangji Mountain.
The azure sea water, the peaceful small fishing village, the faint fishy smell in the oncoming sea breeze, quiet and harmonious!