Attacked by Giant Spiders!

Okay, now that I have got your attention with the overly sensational headline, let me rephrase that. The hills behind the university are fairly scenic, and criss-crossed with trails nice for hiking. I have walked in them many times over the last three...

The Plant and Flower Market

The Shantou Plant and Flower Market is a pretty cool place — both literally and figuratively — to stop by and get a few green things to brighten up your apartment, if you are so inclined.
Mostly, I was impressed that I could get five...

Home Away from Home

Coming home can be weird. Especially when its to a place you know youll never quite understand.
I lived in Shantou for 3 years, from 2003 until 2006. Last year, I lived in Beijing. After a year there, I moved back to Shantou. As a foreigner, Bei...

A new look, a new start

Hey, how is Myshantou’s new look, like it? We have been using the old template since the beginning and it’s time to fresh up with a new one. I have spent my whole day twisting with it. Most of the work are done but there are still a bit mo...