A western-style mall that just opened in Oct. 2015, with Pizza Hut and the first Starbucks & Haagan Daz in Shantou. There are other cafes in this mall where one can overpay for coffee.
This station is served by the 'slower' and overnight trains. The type of train you board will determine the duration of your trip: Beijing (10-13+ hours), Tianjin (12-13+ hours), Dalian (9-12+ hours) ...