(1) learning principle;
② The principle of not occupying (occupying less) cultivated land;
③ The principle of convenient transportation;
④ The principle of echoing other tourist attractions;
⑤ Aesthetic principle;
6. Traditional customs and other principles.
According to the above principles, Shantou Tropic of Cancer Sign Tower will be built on the north side of 2343 kilometers of National Highway 206 in the western suburb of Shantou City, Guangdong Province, that is, at the foot of Pu Sang Mountain, west of Shantou University Road under the jurisdiction of Tuolian Street, jinping district, Shantou City, Guangdong Province. 1In April, 983, Guangdong Geographical Society, Guangdong Astronomical Society and Guangdong Surveying and Mapping Society, at the suggestion of Guangdong Science and Technology Association, built geographical indications of the Tropic of Cancer in Guangzhou, Fengkai County and Shantou City.
1May 1983 to1March 1984, Guangdong Geographical Society and Guangdong Astronomy and Surveying and Mapping Society organized experts to visit Shantou for many times. Shantou Tropic of Cancer Sign Tower was built by Shantou Municipal Government. Guangdong Institute of Geography and Astronomy assisted cities and counties in designing the signs of the Tropic of Cancer.
1985 10 7, Shantou tropic of cancer sign tower started construction.
June 20 1986 The main project of Shantou Tropic of Cancer Sign Tower was completed.
On June 22nd, 1996, Shantou Tropic of Cancer Sign Tower was unveiled. At the same time open to the public.