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PuningShantou

Day trip from Puning to Shantou

Shantou lies 52 km (33 mi) east of Puning, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 52 km (33 mi) apart, Shantou is a realistic day trip from Puning: about 51 min each way by road.

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The two ends, side by side
PuningShantou
CountryChinaChina
Population2 million3.8 million
Elevation12 m (39 ft)3 m (10 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Postal codes515300515000

Where to book tours and tickets in Shantou

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Shantou

Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Shantou. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 731 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Shantou

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Shantou from Puning?

52 km (33 mi) in a straight line, east of Puning; by road roughly 64 km (40 mi).

How long does it take to get from Puning to Shantou by road?

About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Puning and Shantou?

No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.

Where can I stay in Shantou?

Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Shantou, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.