City / Prefecture (市 / 州) in Guangdong · Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns
Shantou (Guangdong) Travel Guide 2026
Shantou is a city / prefecture (市 / 州) in Guangdong (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns), China, with a population of 3,838,900 and regional transit links via Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Central Station and Shanghai Pudong (PVG — 300 km/h Maglev in 8m!) & Hongqiao Integrated Air/Rail Hub (SHA).
Province / StateGuangdong
Population3,838,900
Rail HubShanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Central Station
Airport GatewayShanghai Pudong (PVG — 300 km/h Maglev in 8m!) & Hongqiao Integrated Air/Rail Hub (SHA)
Highlights & What to See in Shantou
- Shantou Historic Center & Cultural District
- Shantou Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Guangdong Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Shantou via Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou Central Station (China Railway (12306) Fuxing 350 km/h High-Speed G-Trains (Your Physical Passport IS Your E-Ticket at the Manual/Passport Lane!)) and local transit using Alipay & WeChat Pay Foreign Card Setup.