Dahao Ancient City
达濠古城
A Qing-dynasty coastal defense stone city with walls built entirely of granite, and its old streets preserve the character of a small Chaoshan fishing port.
Dahao Ancient City is located in Haojiang District, Shantou. It was built during the Kangxi era of the Qing dynasty as an important coastal defense fortress in Chaoshan. Its wall is about 1 km in circumference and built of granite stone blocks, and the east gate tower is well preserved. It is a Guangdong Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Unit. The narrow lanes inside are lined with old houses, ancestral halls and snack shops, where you can try Dahao fish balls. Admission is free. It is about 30 minutes from downtown Shantou via the Queshi Bridge or the Haijiang Bay Tunnel.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Chaoshan History & Culture Center
- Mayu Island
- Queshi Scenic Area
- Shantou Stone Fort Park
- Shantou Seaside Promenade
- Queshi Bridge
- Shantou Xiaogongyuan Historic District
- Shantou Qiaopi Museum