Changshanwei lighthouse

This is one of the most beautiful islands in China. It is accessible by a 9-km bridge. The island still hasn't been overdeveloped and has kept its original view. Here you can not only get the most gorgeous sea view but also a taste of the real life of fishermen in China. Besides that, it is a fantastic place to taste all kinds of seafood. On this island, one can see a Song Dynasty fresh water well right on an ocean-front beach (宋井 Song Jin, ¥16) with the accompanying beach and park. There is the ancient military headquarter of the local island and coastal defense (总兵府 Zong Bing Fu, ¥13), with a marker for the former border between Fujian and Guangdong provinces (the entire island is now in Guangdong province). Other old military facilities preserved on the island include the Changshanwei Gun Battery (长山尾炮台) and the Xiongzhen Pass (雄镇关). Also see the wind-powered turbines on the mountains. The transportation on the island is not that convenient. Bus no. 601 will take you around the coast and bus no. 602 serves the north coast. But no bus routes serve the island's interior. You can hire a car to drive you around it for whole day. The fee is usually cheap. It cost ¥200–250 a day.

Not to be confused with a similarly named place at the Queshi Scenic Area.

Shantou east-coast park is a large coastal and waterfront park in the east-coast new town. The park is organized with several themed zones based on a “time concept,” offering walkways, cycling paths, waterfront decks, sports areas, and open plazas. Its design emphasizes openness, spaciousness,and access to the water, blending modern urban landscapes with coastal natural features. It is suitable for walking, cycling, and casual sightseeing, and is a popular outdoor public area for local residents.

A mansion (or a mini-palace) built in the early 20th century, still pretty much intact. It was built in traditional Chinese style, with houses from one to three stories, with sloped tile roofs. People still live in many of these houses. Outside of the tourist center and museum and the parking lot, one can wander in the alleys to feel the atmosphere. For those that pan the ubiquitous residential highrises of modern Chinese cities, they really should get a reality check here to see what unadorned traditional housing was like: small, cramped quarters with few modern amenities (do they have indoor plumbing?), outhouses here and there, with occasional pungent smell of garbage in the sweltering summer. There is access to electricity, however, and one can hear the sounds of TV and radio while wandering in the alleys, and see an occasional A/C unit here and there.

Shantou xidi park is a linear waterfront park built along the south bank of the Han River, featuring riverside walkways, landscaped green areas, and small leisure spots near the water. The park connects directly to surrounding urban streets and is commonly used for walking, jogging, and everyday relaxation. The park connects directly to surrounding urban streets and is commonly used for walking, jogging, and everyday relaxation. Its proximity to older neighborhoods creates a local atmosphere, and the riverside path offers open views of the water and buildings across the river. It is primarily a community-oriented public park.

Temples and a lake on a cemetery hill. The site combines religious structures, historical grave areas, and landscaped footpaths that follow the natural slope of the hill. Visitors often walk along the terraces to view the traditional architectural features of the temples, the stone inscriptions, and the surrounding forested areas. The lake sits at a lower platform and is bordered by simple walkways and rest spots, forming a quiet environment compared with the more elevated temple courtyards. The area is generally used for worship, casual walking, and observing local cultural practices related to ancestral memorial activities. Facilities are basic, and access paths may require moderate walking, especially on uneven steps.