Queshi Scenic Area
礐石风景区
A granite hill park on the south bank of Shantou Bay. Oddly shaped rocks, ancient temples and former foreign consulate buildings are scattered through the hills. From the heights you can overlook Shantou Port and the Bay Bridge.
Queshi Scenic Area is in Haojiang District, Shantou. It faces the old urban area of Shantou across the water. It is made up of dozens of granite peaks with craggy rocks and dense trees, and is known as the 'Eight Scenic Views of Queshi'. Within the area are viewpoints such as Ta Hill and Yandun Hill, where you can look down over Shantou Port, the old town and the Bay Bridge. In the hills are an ancient temple dating from the Qing dynasty and the former buildings of foreign consulates and church schools from after Shantou opened as a treaty port. You can reach it by ferry from the city center, or drive across Queshi Bridge. The scenic area is free or charges a low fee. A walking visit takes 2 to 3 hours. In summer, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shantou Seaside Promenade
- Shantou Stone Fort Park
- Shantou Qiaopi Museum
- Queshi Bridge
- Shantou Xiaogongyuan Historic District
- Cunxin Shantang Charity Hall
- Old Mazu Temple & Laomagong Stage
- Chaoshan History & Culture Center