A peaceful city in south China you should visit.

I really want to invite my roommates to visit my hometown, Shantou, a city located in the east of Guangdong province. This is a beautiful coastal city that was established as one of the special economic zones in China, like Shenzhen.

Actually, we have been planning this trip since we were freshmen. But as we were very busy with our own studies and other activities, we couldn't find a time that we were all free. So, we finally decided to go this summer holiday.

I’ve got tons of reasons why we chose to go to Shantou. First, it is a coastal city. There are a large number of beaches that are well protected, and the scenery by the seaside is really wonderful. The second reason is the food. I guess this might be the only reason that attracts my friends. In Shantou, there are tremendous [if you mean many kinds, say 'many.' If you mean special kinds, you can say 'amazing' or special'] kinds of foods. The most famous one must be the Chaoshan Beef Hot Pot. You may see thousands of Beef Hot Pot restaurants all over China, but the must authentic one is still in Shantou. Plus, what I am absolutely keen on is the seafood, which is cheap and delicious. Basically Shantou residents eat fresh seafood everyday. There are also lots of traditional foods, like sweet and salty peanut and cakes. The last reason is that life in Shantou is really slow. It’s a place where you are able to get away from the hustle and bustle life.

Great job!