Zhanglin Ancient Port
樟林古港
The departure point of the Qing-era 'red-headed boats' that sailed to the South Seas. Xinxing Street warehouses, Yongding Tower and the ancient wharf ruins tell the story of Chaoshan people who 'crossed over' to Southeast Asia.
Zhanglin Ancient Port is in Dongli Town, Chenghai District, Shantou. In the Qing dynasty, it was one of the most important foreign trade ports in eastern Guangdong. Large numbers of Chaoshan people sailed from here on 'red-headed boats' to make a living in Siam (Thailand) and the South Seas. It is known as the starting point of Chaoshan's overseas Chinese communities. The ancient port preserves the Xinxing Street warehouse complex, a commercial street lined on both sides with dozens of two-story warehouses. There are also Yongding Tower, Tianhou Temple and the old wharf. It is a Guangdong Provincial Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. Although the harbor has silted up, the old street's character remains, and the area has an exhibit on red-headed boat culture. It is about 50 minutes' drive from downtown Shantou and can be combined with a visit to the Chen Cihuang Former Residence on the same day.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Chen Cihong Former Residence
- Nan'ao Bridge & Changshanwei Lighthouse
- Danfu Garden
- Longhu Ancient Village
- Han Yu Memorial Temple
- Guangji Bridge
- Congxi Ancestral Hall
- Guangji Gate & Chaozhou City Wall