Cunxin Shantang Charity Hall
存心善堂
A century-old charity hall in Shantou's old town, its roof-ridge porcelain figures and gilded wood carvings showcase the splendor of Chaoshan's shantang charitable tradition.
Cunxin Shantang was founded in 1899 and is one of the oldest shantang charitable halls in the Chaoshan region. For generations it has run charitable programs including coffin donations, relief aid and free medical clinics, and it enshrines the patriarch Song Dafeng. The building follows the Chaoshan ancestral hall style, with its roof ridges covered in porcelain figures and flowers, and the carved wood inside, gilded in gold lacquer, is finely detailed. It is a great place to appreciate traditional Chaoshan craftsmanship. Admission is free. It is located in the old town of Jinping District, about a 15-minute walk from Xiao Gong Yuan. Please keep quiet during your visit.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Old Mazu Temple & Laomagong Stage
- Shantou Qiaopi Museum
- Shantou Xiaogongyuan Historic District
- Zhongshan Park, Shantou
- Shantou Seaside Promenade
- Queshi Bridge
- Shantou Stone Fort Park
- Queshi Scenic Area