Meijiang District Travel

Meijiang District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province — the core area of the World Hakka Capital and one of the birthplaces of Hakka culture, home to important cultural landmarks such as Ye Jianying Memorial Park and China Hakka Museum. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes red culture, Hakka folk customs, and ancient city style experience.

1100+

Hakka Cultural Heritage

National-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units

Hometown of Marshal Ye Jianying

30+

Hakka Special Cuisines

Panoramic night view of both banks of Meijiang River

Meijiang Night Cruise - Scenery of the Hakka Mother River

A national 4A-level tourist attraction with brilliant night lights. Taking a boat tour allows you to enjoy the unique scenery of the integration of Hakka architecture and modern landscapes on both banks.

3-Day 2-Night Cultural Tour of Meijiang District

Visit the former residence of Marshal Ye Jianying, explore Hakka roots, admire the night view of Meijiang River, and taste Hakka delicacies

                    
Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights

                    
Main Destinations
Ye Jianying Memorial Park, China Hakka Museum, Meijiang River, Lingfeng Road Arcade Buildings, Thousand Buddha Pagoda

                    
Suitable For
History and culture enthusiasts, family travelers, photography lovers, food explorers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥600-¥1200

Red Culture Tracing

Ye Jianying Memorial Park · Meizhou Revolutionary History Memorial Hall

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Ye Jianying Memorial Park in the morning to learn about the marshal's life and deeds; go to Meizhou Revolutionary History Memorial Hall in the afternoon to review Meizhou's revolutionary course; stroll in Jianying Park in the evening to experience the leisure life of citizens.

Attractions Arrangement

Ye Jianying Memorial Park

A national patriotism education demonstration base, consisting of Ye Jianying's former residence, memorial hall, memorial square, etc., displaying Marshal Ye Jianying's life deeds and revolutionary contributions, with architectural style integrating Hakka residential characteristics.

Meizhou Revolutionary History Memorial Hall

A special memorial hall comprehensively displaying Meizhou's revolutionary history, reproducing the struggle course of Meizhou people during the revolutionary period through cultural relics, pictures and multimedia means.

Jianying Park

A comprehensive park themed on commemorating Marshal Ye Jianying, with lakes, pavilions and green spaces, an important place for citizens to relax, exercise and cherish the memory of martyrs.

Practical Information

Accommodation Recommendations

Meizhou Guest House
Hakka World International Hotel
Hakka Style Homestay

Food Recommendations

Salt-Baked Chicken
Stuffed Tofu (Hakka Style)
Hakka Pickled Noodles
Three Treasures Soup (San Jidi Tang)

Travel Tips

No loud talking in the memorial hall
It is recommended to hire a commentator to understand the history in depth
Prevent heatstroke in summer

Hakka Culture Exploration

China Hakka Museum · Lingfeng Road Arcade Buildings · Dongshan Academy

Itinerary Highlights

Visit China Hakka Museum in the morning to systematically understand the origin and development of Hakka culture; stroll through Lingfeng Road Arcade Street in the afternoon to visit century-old shops; visit Dongshan Academy in the evening to experience ancient academy culture.

Attractions Arrangement

China Hakka Museum

The only national-level museum in China that comprehensively displays Hakka culture, consisting of a main hall and branch halls, with a collection of more than 10,000 cultural relics, systematically showing the history, culture and folk customs of the Hakka ethnic group.

Lingfeng Road Arcade Buildings

The most well-preserved arcade building complex in Meizhou, built in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, integrating Chinese and Western architectural styles, with many time-honored shops and Hakka characteristic small shops, full of historical charm.

Dongshan Academy

One of the oldest academies existing in Guangdong Province, built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, it was the highest institution of learning in Meizhou's history, cultivating many Hakka talents, with simple and elegant architectural style.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Take buses (Route 1, 6, etc.) between attractions
Taxi starting price in urban area is about ¥7
It is recommended to walk around the arcade street

Ticket Information

China Hakka Museum: Free (Reservation required)
Dongshan Academy: ¥10 per person
Lingfeng Road Arcade Street: Free

Travel Tips

It is recommended to arrange 2-3 hours for visiting the museum
You can bargain appropriately when buying specialties on the arcade street
No flash photography allowed in the academy

Landscape and Folk Custom Experience

Meijiang Night Cruise · Thousand Buddha Pagoda · Hakka Park

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Thousand Buddha Pagoda in the morning to experience Buddhist culture; tour Hakka Park in the afternoon to admire traditional Hakka architecture; take a night cruise on Meijiang River in the evening to enjoy the beautiful light scenery on both banks and Hakka folk song performances.

Attractions Arrangement

Meijiang Night Cruise

A landmark tourism project in Meizhou, take a cruise ship along the Meijiang River, you can enjoy Hakka dwellings, modern buildings and light shows on both banks, with Hakka folk song performances on the way.

Thousand Buddha Pagoda

Built in the Tang Dynasty, the tower body is cast with pig iron and cast with a thousand Buddhas outside, it is a key cultural relic protection unit in Guangdong Province, with ancient trees towering in the temple, strong incense, and a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere.

Hakka Park

An urban park with Hakka culture as the theme, with Hakka Weilong House, archway, sculptures, etc. in the park, displaying traditional Hakka architecture and folk culture, a good place for leisure and cultural experience.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Thousand Buddha Pagoda to Hakka Park
Meijiang Night Cruise Wharf is about 1 kilometer from Hakka Park
It is recommended to buy tickets in advance in the afternoon to avoid sold-out night cruise tickets

Photography Tips

Best shooting spot for Meijiang Night Cruise: 2nd deck of the cruise ship
The panoramic view of Thousand Buddha Pagoda is suitable for shooting at the square outside the temple
Hakka Park has fewer people in the early morning with suitable light for taking photos

Travel Tips

Abide by Buddhist etiquette in Thousand Buddha Pagoda, do not wear shorts or short skirts
It is recommended to bring a thin coat for Meijiang Night Cruise (river wind is cool)
You can participate in the interactive experience of Hakka folk songs on the ship

Must-Try Foods in Meijiang District

Salt-Baked Chicken

A classic Hakka famous dish in Meizhou, made with local free-range chicken as the main ingredient and salt-baked method, with crispy skin, tender meat and salty flavor to the bone. It is a must-have dish for Hakka banquets and known as the "No.1 Hakka Dish".

Hakka Stuffed Tofu

One of the three major Hakka famous dishes, cut tofu into small pieces, hollow out the middle and fill with meat filling, fry until golden and then braise. The tofu is tender and the meat filling is fragrant, implying "reunion and happiness".

Pickled Noodles

The first choice for Meizhou people's breakfast, cook the noodles and mix with lard, fish sauce, chopped green onion and other seasonings, served with Three Treasures Soup (San Jidi Tang), simple and delicious, the most representative Hakka breakfast.

Chrysanthemum Cake

A traditional pastry in Meizhou, made with chrysanthemum juice, starch and white sugar, with a sweet and smooth taste and chrysanthemum fragrance, has the effect of clearing heat and improving eyesight, an ideal summer refreshment.

Meijiang District Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, suitable for cultural tours
Winter (December-February): Can experience Hakka Spring Festival folk activities

Must-Try Foods

Salt-Baked Chicken
Hakka Stuffed Tofu
Pickled Noodles with Three Treasures Soup
Stuffed Three Treasures (Niang San Bao)
Chrysanthemum Cake

Budget Reference

Tickets: About ¥50
Accommodation: ¥150-400 per night
Catering: ¥80-120 per day
Transportation: ¥50-150
Total: ¥600-1200

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation for Hakka Museum? → Yes, you can make a reservation through the official WeChat public account
How long is the Meijiang Night Cruise? → About 1.5 hours
Where to buy authentic Hakka specialties? → Lingfeng Road Arcade Street, large supermarkets
What if I don't understand Meizhou dialect? → Scenic spot staff can basically speak Mandarin

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