Meizhou
World’s Hakka Centre, Longevity Relaxation City
- How to Arrive
- Air: Meixian Airport High-Speed Rail: Meizhou West Railway Station Train: Meizhou Railway Station Long-Distance Bus City Transport: Public bus, taxi
## 🌸Why Visit Meizhou?
Step into the heartland of Hakka culture, known worldwide as the “World Hakka Capital.” Meizhou is both a living museum and a natural retreat: ancient walled villages, lyrical mountain songs, and centuries-old traditions blend with serene mountains, cascading waterfalls, and lush tea fields.
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📍 Located in northeastern Guangdong Province, about four hours from Guangzhou or Hong Kong by high-speed train, Meizhou combines cultural depth, rural charm, and warm Hakka hospitality—perfect for travelers seeking authentic Chinese heritage off the beaten path.
Top Things to Do
🏛️Culture & Heritage
Hakka Enclosed Houses (Tulou): Discover architectural gems like Hua’e House, with its unique triple-circle layout, fortress-style walls, and imposing gate.
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Xiuhui Temple & Mahabuddha Tower: Admire a thousand Buddha statues adorning this ancient tower, a masterpiece of religious art.
Ancient Songkou Town: A historic settlement and key Hakka emigration hub to Southeast Asia.
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Chinese Hakka Museum: A national-level museum tracing the origins and evolution of Hakka culture.
Guangdong Han Opera: Experience this UNESCO-recognized heritage, known as the “Peony of the South.”
🌿Nature & Scenery
Yannanfei Tea Plantation (5A Scenic Area): A “natural oxygen bar” combining tea culture, agriculture, and health tourism.
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Yangming Lake & Changtan Reservoir
Longguitan Waterfall & Qimouzhang Cliff
Fengshun Hot Springs & Changle Magic Fango
🎡 Modern Attractions
Hakka World: A lively scenic park known as the “Chinese version of Spirited Away,” with evening Hakka song-and-dance shows.
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Jiaying Ancient City & Qiaoxi Guyun
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🍜Culinary Delights
Meizhou Hakka Noodles: Golden-hued, springy noodles, an intangible cultural heritage.
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Sanjidi Soup (pork liver, lean meat, pork stomach)
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Pomelo Feast: Meizhou, the birthplace of China’s pomelo, celebrates this fruit with dishes, drinks, and desserts every autumn.
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