Where is Shantou City, Guangdong Province located?

Shantou City, Guangdong Province

Shibaotai Park

Shantou Fangte Happy World Blue Mercury

_Shi Scenic Area

Nanao Island

Chaoyang Lingshan Temple

Shantou City is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, on the edge of the South China Sea. It has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and superior natural environment. It is known as "the hub of South China, Lingdong" It is known as the "Gateway" and enjoys the reputation of "a commercial port for hundreds of years". Shantou has a profound cultural heritage. Teochew opera, Teochew music, Teochew cuisine and Gongfu tea are well-known at home and abroad, and its reputation as "Seaside Zoulu" is well-known. The tourism industry characterized by "sea, commerce, tide and specialness" has broad development prospects. In 2000, Shantou City was rated as "China's Excellent Tourism City". This is another national honorary title after Shantou City won the "National Double Support Model City", "National Sanitary City" and "National Environmental Protection Model City". Scenic spots include _Shi Scenic Area, Mayu Island, Sangpu Mountain Scenic Area, Qingyunyan Rock, Lingshan Temple, Qing'ao Bay Tourist Resort, Songjing, Tashan Scenic Area, Laiwu Scenic Area, Chen Cihong's Former Residence, etc.

Chao Lai is one of the three major schools of Lai in Guangdong. It originated from the Chaoshan Plain and has been formed and developed for more than a thousand years. It is self-contained with its unique flavor. Chaolai is not only popular in southern Guangdong and China, it is also famous overseas and has a fragrance spread across five continents, with a wide and far-reaching influence. There are also famous Chaoshan snacks such as Xitianxiang oyster brand, Lao Mama Palace rice dumplings, Lao Xu fried cakes, horseshoe crabs, Fuhecheng beef balls, etc. In addition, you can also taste the unique Chaoshan Gongfu Tea.

In April 2021, Shantou City ranked 41st in the 2021 National City Communication Popularity Ranking (prefecture-level cities).

In April 2021, Shantou City was selected into the first Top 100 Chinese Cultural Cities in 2021.

In March 2021, Shantou City ranked 51st in the 2021 China City Comprehensive Strength Ranking List.

In January 2021, the "2020 China City Science and Technology Innovation Development Index Ranking" was released, and Shantou City ranked 94th.

In January 2021, the list of China’s “Top 100 Most Efficient Cities” in 2020 was released, with Shantou ranked 45th.

In January 2021, the Central Civilization Office determined the list of nominated cities for national civilized cities in the 2021-2023 creation cycle, and Shantou City was on the list.

In December 2020, the 2020 China City Business Environment Ranking was released, with Shantou City ranked 137th.

In October 2020, Shantou City won the title of National Double Support Model City (County) in 2020.

In September 2020, Alibaba Research Institute released the "Ranking of Cities with the Number of Taobao Villages in 2020", ranking Shantou City 14th.

In July 2020, the "2020 National Internet Celebrity Cities Ranking" was released, and Shantou City ranked 77th on the list.

In June 2020, the "Ranking of China's Best Cities for Studying in 2019" was released, and Shantou City ranked 71st on the list (representative university: Shantou University).

In 2020, the 2019 GDP ranking of cities in Guangdong Province was released, with Shantou City ranking 11th with 269.408 billion yuan.

In 2019, Shantou City was selected into the Top 100 Chinese Cities with Development Potential in 2019, ranking 62nd.

In May 2018, the State Intellectual Property Office determined Shantou City as a national intellectual property demonstration city.

In July 2016, Shantou City won the title of National Double Support Model City (County) in 2016.

In February 2010, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development named Shantou City the 2009 National Garden City.