Shantou - Chenghai (Guangdong)
(汕头 (澄海))The undisputed World Toy Capital and China premier hub for seamless lingerie and knit loungewear, situated in the coastal Chaoshan region of Guangdong. Its Chenghai district (澄海) manufactures and exports over 70% of global plastic, electronic, RC, and educational toys, backed by titan corporations like Alpha Group, Sembo Blocks, and Rastar. Concurrently, neighboring Chaonan and Chaoyang districts produce over 60% of China seamless underwear, brassieres, and thermal homewear.
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Prominent Commercial Districts & Streets
Chenghai District (World Toy Capital)
WholesaleWorld largest R&D, manufacturing, and export hub for plastic toys, RC models, drones, and educational block kits.
Chaonan & Xiashan Underwear Hub
ManufacturingAsia primary base for circular knitted fabrics, seamless bras, panty collections, and functional shapewear.
Chaoyang Garment & Loungewear Base
ManufacturingExtensive cluster producing cotton loungewear, sleepwear sets, bathrobes, and comfortable casual wear.
Wholesale Markets
BaoAo International Toy City Mega Complex
(宝奥国际玩具城 (澄海金鸿公路))The global toy epicentre utilizing high-efficiency barcode scanner sampling. Buyers can scan hundreds of thousands of toy samples across multi-floor showrooms to instantly receive factory quotes, packaging specs, and export carton dimensions.
Hongteng Toy Exhibition & Sourcing Showroom
(宏腾玩具展厅 (澄海玩具一条街))Provides high-touch export coordination, dedicated private meeting suites, and rapid express sample shipping services for global buyers.
Xiashan International Underwear & Lingerie Wholesale Market
(峡山针织内衣城 (潮南区))China primary manufacturing hub for seamless underwear and bras, supplying top global fashion brands with custom elastic weaves, cup moldings, and private label tags.
Industrial Zones
Chenghai Toy Intelligent Manufacturing Park
High SpecializationHome to stock-listed toy titans like Alpha Group (Super Wings) and Rastar (licensed BMW/Ferrari RC cars), supported by localized micro-motor and mold supply chains.
Chaonan Textile Dyeing & Underwear Environmental Industrial Complex
High SpecializationState-of-the-art circular industrial zone ensuring OEKO-TEX Standard 100 environmental compliance for dyed fabrics, elastics, and lace.
Key Trade Fairs & Exhibitions
China Chenghai International Toy & Gift Fair (CCITF)
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
Chaoshan International Textile, Underwear & Loungewear Expo (CTCE)
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
What can you import from this city?
Plastic Toys, Remote Control Cars, STEM Kits & Drones
toys-robotics-rc-modelsWhy this city? Chenghai manufactures over 70% of global toys with immediate barcode scanning showrooms at BaoAo and Hongteng, offering unbeatable factory pricing.
Seamless Bras, Panties, Shapewear & Loungewear
seamless-underwear-lingerieWhy this city? Chaonan and Xiashan produce over 60% of China seamless lingerie and shapewear using Italian Santoni seamless knitting machines for private label OEM.
Logistics & Shipping Hubs
- Port of Shantou International Container Terminal (Direct routes to Middle East & Europe)
- Shenzhen Yantian Container Port (via Coastal Feeder)
Excellent ocean logistics with direct container calls at Shantou Port and rapid coastal feeder links to Shenzhen Yantian terminal.
- Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) - 35 mins drive to Chenghai
- Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX) - 2 hrs via bullet train
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) - 2.5 hrs via bullet train
Fast air cargo via Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) and high-speed rail connections to Hong Kong and Shenzhen cargo gateways.
- Chaoshan Railway Station (潮汕站 - Bullet trains to Shenzhen in 1.5 hrs, Guangzhou in 2 hrs)
- Shantou Railway Station (汕头站 - Downtown direct connections)
- Chaoyang Railway Station (潮阳站 - Serving Chaonan and underwear clusters)
Business Traveler Guide
Warm coastal subtropical climate. April and October during toy fair seasons offer optimal weather and commercial activity.
- •Chenghai District near BaoAo and Hongteng toy showroom clusters
- •Downtown Shantou (Longhu/Jinping) near international business hotels and dining
Recommended Business Hotels
Sheraton Shantou Hotel
Luxury 5-Star InternationalArea: Central Business District, Longhu District, Shantou
💡 Premier international business hotel in downtown Shantou, 10 mins from rail station and 25 mins to Chenghai.
Chenghai Garden Hotel Shantou
Luxury Business 5-StarArea: Chenghai District, Toy Industrial Core
💡 The top choice for international toy merchants, situated just 8 minutes from BaoAo International Toy City.
Top Dining & Halal Options
Shantou Grand Mosque Halal Muslim Canteen
Halal VerifiedTraditional Halal Chinese Muslim Dishes, Braised Beef & Chaoshan Halal Specialties
Dongxia Road adjacent to Shantou Grand Mosque, Jinping District, Shantou
👍 Certified halal cuisine and Friday congregational prayers with the local Muslim community.
Chenghai Northwest Lanzhou Halal Restaurant
Halal VerifiedHand-Pulled Halal Beef Noodles & Xinjiang Roasted Lamb Kebabs
Chenghua Road near Toy Headquarters Cluster, Chenghai, Shantou
👍 Convenient certified halal lunch option during busy toy factory and showroom audits in Chenghai.