Shantou specialties include Shantou beef balls, Laiwu laver, dried squid, preserved bayberry and South Australian oysters.

1. Shantou beef balls

Shantou beef balls, that is, hand-pounded beef balls, are famous local snacks in Chaoshan, Guangdong Province, with a history of nearly a hundred years. They have even been rated as "Chinese famous snacks" and are famous specialty foods in Shantou, Guangdong Province. Shantou beef balls originated from Chaozhou cuisine and have a history of nearly 1 years in Shantou. It is famous for its softness, moistening, freshness and coolness.

2. Laiwu Porphyra

Laiwu Porphyra was originally wild on rocks in the water around Laiwu Island, especially in Dongyu Island. The leaves are dark green, thin and flexible. After drying, the color is deep purple, transparent and sand-free. It is soft and crisp, and tastes sweet and fresh. For more than 1 years, Laiwu laver has been famous at home and abroad. Products are finely processed by enterprises, which sell well at home and abroad and enjoy a good reputation in Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asian countries.

3. Dried squid

Dried squid is made of fresh sea fish and dried squid, and the meat is tender. Dried squid is mainly produced in Nanhai, Haikang, Qinzhou, Dongshan, Jinjiang, Xiamen and other places between Jiulong and Shantou in Guangdong Province, China. Among them, Jiulong Diaopian and Shantou squid are the most famous. Jiulong Sling is palm-sized, about cm long, white in color, thin and reddish in meat, and fleshy in Shantou squid.

4. Wusu Yangmei

Wusu Yangmei is a special fruit in Xilu Town, Chaoyang District, Shantou. It is a national geographical indication protection product and a famous fruit specialty in Shantou. As early as more than 6 years ago, waxberry was planted in Xiqiao Town, and the main species were ebony and red plum, and the main varieties were black crisp, concave crisp, convex crisp and salivating crisp.

5. South Australian Oyster

South Australian Oyster is a specialty of South Australia in Shantou, a product protected by national geographical indications, and a famous seafood specialty in Shantou. South Australian oysters are produced in Nan 'ao County, Shantou. Due to its unique natural environment and abundant marine resources, South Australia provides sufficient plankton for oyster culture and production. South Australian oysters are full, tender, delicious and not greasy, and are known as "marine milk products".

Introduction of Shantou City

Shantou City is located in the east of Guangdong Province, bordering on the South China Sea, with beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and superior natural environment. It is known as the "gateway to South China and the gateway to Lingdong" and enjoys the reputation of "a century-old commercial port".

Shantou has a profound cultural background, and Chaozhou opera, Chaozhou music, Chaozhou cuisine and congou tea are well-known at home and abroad, and the reputation of "Zou Lu on the seashore" is well known. Tourism, which is characterized by "sea, commerce, tide and specialty", has a very broad development prospect.