INSPIRATION · ROUTE 07
Why ‘Dear You’ Is Driving Travellers to China’s Diaspora Coast
Target keywords: Dear You film locations, Chaoshan travel, Shantou Chaozhou itinerary, set-jetting China, Teochew heritage travel
In April 2026, a Teochew-dialect film titled Dear You (給阿嬤的情書) gained widespread attention across box offices in China. Shot across real coastal locations in Shantou and Chaozhou, it has inspired travellers to explore China’s southern Diaspora Coast.
What ‘Dear You’ Represents
The film explores heritage, family migration, and historic ties connecting overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia with their ancestral coastal towns in the Chaoshan region. It highlights regional history through original architecture, traditional arcade streets, and local customs.
Featured Filming Locations to Explore
1. Shantou’s Small Park Historic Arcade District
Walk century-old Qilou arcade streetscapes, historic cinema facades, and heritage architecture reflecting 20th-century maritime trade.
2. Chaozhou Ancient City & Gardens
Discover 1,200-year-old gardens, Ming and Qing Dynasty courtyards in Longhu Ancient Village, and historic temples along the Han River.
3. Traditional Gongfu Tea Culture
Chaoshan is the birthplace of China’s ceremonial Gongfu tea practice — an essential local experience across cafes, tea houses, and family courtyards.
Trace the Region with RÖAM’s Route 07
Route 07: The Diaspora Coast offers a 15-night journey across Guangzhou, Kaiping, Foshan, Shenzhen, Chaozhou, Shantou, and Xiamen.
The pack provides handpicked boutique hotel recommendations, high-speed rail instructions, and curated food guides to Cantonese and Teochew cuisine.
In the Route Pack: Get full day-by-day maps, vetted heritage hotels, bilingual taxi address cards, and the 13-page Chinese Digital Kit free.