Old Town & Historic District
Shantou Old Town
📍 Small Park area, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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Quick Facts
- Location
- China, Shantou
- Category
- Old Town & Historic District
- Duration
- About 2–3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Streets all day; shops ~09:00–21:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free to stroll
- Address
- Small Park area, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Coordinates
- 23.3558, 116.6895
Introduction
Shantou Old Town lies in Shantou, Guangdong, China, a modern arcade district centered on the Small Park Pavilion and radiating outward — hailed as 'China's only intact ring-radial arcade city.' Once the hub of Teochew commerce and qiaoxiang (overseas-Chinese) culture, its red-brick arcades, century-old merchant signs and time-honored brands keep a Nanyang (Southeast Asian) flavor. Stroll for beef balls, oyster omelet and kway snacks, feeling the everyday life and diaspora memory of an open-port city.
✨ Highlights
1
Small Park Pavilion
Radial arcade centerpiece.
2
Arcade streets
Red-brick colonnades, Nanyang flair.
3
Teochew food
Beef balls, oyster omelet, kway.
4
Heritage brands
Century-old shop signs.
5
Port memory
Qiaoxiang & trade history.
6
Night lights
Glowing arcades, lively evenings.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Shantou, Guangdong, China
→Suggested visit：2–3 hours
→Best season：Year-round (mild autumn/winter)
→Transport：To Small Park area, Shantou
→Opening Hours：Streets all day; shops ~09:00–21:00
→Transportation：To the Small Park area in Shantou
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free to stroll
💡 Tips
• Arcades are contiguous; walk to link them.
• Eat street food fresh off the stall.
• Narrow lanes — bags in front.
• Extend to the Port Culture Museum.
• Evenings bring lights and a night market.
• Teochew portions are generous; taste widely.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Shantou Old Town?
Streets all day; shops ~09:00–21:00
How much is the admission for Shantou Old Town?
Adult: Free; Free to stroll
Any practical tips for visiting Shantou Old Town?
Arcades are contiguous; walk to link them. Eat street food fresh off the stall.
How long should I spend at Shantou Old Town?
A typical visit takes About 2–3 hours.
Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local tourism authorities before travel.
