Dabu County Travel
Dabu County, Meizhou, Guangdong - the Hakka Shangri-La, boasts rich cultural and tourism resources such as the Sanheba Campaign Memorial Park and Baihou Ancient Town. Experience the charm of red history and Hakka ancient architecture in a 3-day 2-night tour.
3-Day 2-Night Hakka Culture Tour in Dabu County
Recall the red years, tour the millennium-old ancient town, admire Hakka tulou, and taste delicious food on the tip of the tongue
Visit the Sanheba Campaign Memorial Park in the morning to pay tribute to revolutionary martyrs; tour Sanhe Ancient Town in the afternoon to explore the relics of ancient wharves; stroll in Zhongshan Park in the evening to experience the tranquility of the small town.
- Dabu International Hotel
- Sanhe Ancient Town Homestay
- County Business Hotel
- Bamboo Shoot Bun (Sun Ban)
- Abacus Beads (Suan Pan Zi)
- Duck Double Soup (Ya Shuang Geng)
- Hakka Stuffed Tofu
- Tour guides can be booked for the memorial park
- There are many time-honored snack shops in the ancient town
- It is recommended to shoot the sunset scenery of the ancient town in the evening
Stroll through Baihou Ancient Town in the morning to admire Ming and Qing architecture; explore the Thirty-Six Alleys in the afternoon to experience the labyrinth-like layout of ancient alleys; visit Zhaoqing Hall in the evening to experience the style of Hakka wealthy families.
- Direct bus from county seat to Baihou Town (about 20 minutes)
- It is recommended to walk around the ancient town
- Bicycles can be rented to roam the surrounding villages
- Baihou Ancient Town Combined Ticket: 50 CNY per person
- Thirty-Six Alleys: Free
- Zhaoqing Hall: Included in the combined ticket
- It is recommended to ask a local guide to explain the history of the ancient alleys
- There are fewer tourists in the early morning and evening, suitable for taking photos
- You can experience making Hakka snacks in the ancient town
Visit Tai'an Building in the morning to marvel at the wonders of Hakka tulou; tour West Lake Park in the afternoon to admire the lake and mountain scenery; visit Hakka Folk Culture Village in the evening to experience traditional handicrafts.
- Tai'an Building is about 3 km from the county seat, 10 minutes by taxi
- West Lake Park is located in the center of the county seat, accessible on foot
- It is recommended to drive or charter a car to the Folk Culture Village
- The best shooting angle for Tai'an Building is the square in front of the building
- The mist on the lake surface in West Lake Park in the early morning is suitable for shooting
- The process of making handicrafts in the Folk Culture Village is excellent material
- You can wear Hakka costumes to take photos in Tai'an Building
- There is a musical fountain performance in West Lake Park in the evening
- It is recommended to buy bamboo shoot buns and dried tofu as souvenirs
Must-Try Foods in Dabu County
Dabu Bamboo Shoot Bun (Sun Ban)
Dabu's iconic snack, made with glutinous rice flour as the skin, fresh bamboo shoots and pork as the filling, steamed, with a flexible texture and a delicious taste, is a representative of Hakka food culture.
Abacus Beads (Suan Pan Zi)
Dabu's traditional glutinous rice snack, named for its shape like abacus beads, made of glutinous rice flour into round beads, mixed with peanuts, sesame, brown sugar and other seasonings, sweet and soft, with a unique flavor.
Duck Double Soup (Ya Shuang Geng)
Dabu's classic dessert, made with duck egg white, starch and white sugar, with a smooth and tender texture, sweet and refreshing taste, has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs, and is an excellent product for relieving summer heat in summer.
Dabu Thin Pancake
Dabu's characteristic pasta, with paper-thin dough wrapped around bean sprouts, shredded radish, minced meat and other fillings, rolled into a tube for eating, crispy texture and delicious taste.
- Spring (February-April): The ancient town is in bloom, suitable for spring outings
- Autumn (September-November): The climate is cool, suitable for traveling
- During the Spring Festival: You can experience Hakka New Year flavor and folk activities
- Bamboo Shoot Bun (Sun Ban)
- Abacus Beads (Suan Pan Zi)
- Duck Double Soup (Ya Shuang Geng)
- Thin Pancake
- Hakka Marinated Noodles
- Tickets: About 100 CNY
- Accommodation: 150-350 CNY per night
- Catering: 80-120 CNY per day
- Transportation: 80-150 CNY
- Total: 600-1200 CNY
- Are the attractions in Dabu far from each other? → The county is not large, and the driving time between attractions is mostly within 30 minutes
- Where to eat the most authentic Dabu snacks? → County Food Street, Baihou Ancient Town
- What's the difference between Hakka tulou and Fujian tulou? → Tai'an Building in Dabu is square and has more defensive functions
- What souvenirs are suitable to bring? → Bamboo shoot dried, dried tofu, Hakka niang wine