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Chaozhou or Shantou: Where Should You Stay?

The two old towns sit about 40 minutes apart, yet feel like different worlds. Where you sleep sets the rhythm of the whole trip.

TeByTeochew Travel Editorial TeamPublished 2026-03-051 min
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Chaozhou or Shantou: Where Should You Stay?
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A local editorial team in Chaoshan documenting old-town lanes, gongfu tea and the qiaoxiang story.

This guide is published by the Teochew Travel editorial team, covering local travel, culture and roots journeys across the Chaoshan region.

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