Shantou
China · Guangdong ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China
Shantou, alternately romanized as Swatow and sometimes known as Santow, is a prefecture-level city on the eastern coast of Guangdong, China, with a total population of 5,502,031 as of the 2020 census and an administrative area of 2,248.39 square kilometres (868.11 sq mi). However, its built-up area is much bigger with 12,543,024 inhabitants including Rongcheng and Jiedong districts, Jiexi county and Puning city in Jieyang plus all of Chaozhou city largely conurbated. This is de facto the 5th built-up area in mainland China between Hangzhou-Shaoxing, Xi'an-Xianyang and Tianjin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,502,031
- Coordinates
- 23.368, 116.715
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 51 m
Overview of Shantou
Located in Guangdong Sheng, China, Shantou is best described as a big-city destination. With 5,502,031 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights water sports, culture and nightlife above everything else.
Things to do in Shantou
Water Sports in Shantou
(2)Shantou records Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing under water sports. It is a direct read of Shantou's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Shantou
(1)The culture shortlist for Shantou: Docks. It is a direct read of Shantou's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Shantou
(1)Nightlife lovers get Music. Everything listed here comes from what Shantou is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Shantou
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Shantou rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Shantou that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shantou known for?
- Shantou is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and nightlife, set in Guangdong Sheng, China with around 5,502,031 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Shantou?
- You can plan around Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Docks and Music in Shantou. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Shantou?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Shantou located?
- Administratively, Shantou sits in Guangdong Sheng, China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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