Guangdong & Fujian Group Tour | Shantou Mayu Island

Shantou Mayu Island is known as the "Gulangyu Island" of Shantou. Mayu Island Scenic Area is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a fishing village with island charm that combines "sea views, historical sites, folk customs, food, and art." *Location: Mayu Island is a small island in the inner bay of Longhu District, Shantou, Guangdong. Mayu Island is oval-shaped, with a coastline of about 2.3 km. The Shantou Bay Bridge passes through the island, and a two-way bus route from Shantou Railway Station to Mayu Island has also been opened. *Old Mazu Temple and New Mazu Temple: Two Mazu temples are a major feature of the island. They are a symbol of the faith of the people in the Chaoshan area. In the square in front of the Mazu Temple, there is also a statue of Mazu, the patron saint of local fishermen! *Chao Customs: A historic customs building that bears witness to the trade history of Mayu Island. *Historical Sites: There are many historical sites here, such as Donghai Putuo Temple, Dragon King Temple, Niangniang Stone Statue, Mayin Stone, Shuangzhong Temple, Bogong Temple, and Zuichao Tower, each of which is full of historical significance. *Natural Beach: The beach on Mayu Island is flat and white, and the sea is clear and green. Here, you can enjoy the embrace of the waves and feel the charm of nature. *Photography Spots: The scenery and architectural colors of Mayu Island are known as "Little Kamakura of Shantou." If you like photography, you can take pictures of the sea views, buildings, historical sites, fishing village style, graffiti walls, Kacha Cafe, Island Bookstore, and Luyu Lighthouse (sunrise and sunset) to capture every beautiful moment here. *Food: Mayu Island has Zhenbang Food Street, Longyan Road Food Street, and more. You can try local delicacies such as beef balls, Chaoshan marinated goose, and bamboo shoot fish to satisfy your taste buds.