Meixian District Travel

Meixian District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province — the core area of Hakka culture, home to famous scenic spots such as Yannanfei Tea Plantation and Lingguang Temple. It integrates ecological scenery with thousands of years of Hakka history, offering an in-depth 3-day 2-night experience of Hakka landscapes and culture.

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Hakka Ancient Villages
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National 4A-Level Scenic Areas
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Years of Tea Culture History
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Traditional Hakka Dishes
Panoramic view of Yannanfei Tea Plantation's ten-thousand-mu tea garden
Yannanfei Tea Plantation Scenic Area - A Famous Hakka Tea Culture Resort
National 5A-level tourist attraction, integrating tea planting, processing, and tourism. It features thousands of mu of tea gardens, Hakka Weilongwu architecture, and tea culture experience programs.

3-Day 2-Night Ecological and Cultural Tour in Meixian District

Taste Hakka tea, visit thousand-year-old ancient temples, tour Hakka ancient towns, and enjoy pastoral scenery

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Yannanfei Tea Plantation, Yanming Lake, Lingguang Temple, Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme, Songkou Ancient Town
Suitable For
Tea culture lovers, nature explorers, history buffs, photography enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥800-¥1500
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Tea Culture Experience
Yannanfei Tea Plantation · Yanming Lake Tourism Resort
Itinerary Highlights

Morning: Visit Yannanfei Tea Plantation and experience the fun of tea picking and processing; Afternoon: Head to Yanming Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; Evening: Participate in Hakka tea art performances and taste Hakka kung fu tea.

Attraction Arrangement
Yannanfei Tea Plantation Scenic Area
National 5A-level scenic area themed on tea culture, featuring ecological tea gardens, Weilongwu Hotel, Tea Expo Museum, etc. Visitors can experience the whole process of tea picking and processing, and taste self-produced Yannanfei famous tea.
Yanming Lake Tourism Resort
A scenic area integrating leisure vacation, health care, and eco-tourism, with lakes, orchards, forest parks, etc. It is suitable for walking, leisure and parent-child activities.
Yannanfei Tea Art Museum
A professional venue showcasing Hakka tea culture, offering tea art performances, tea ceremony experiences and tea tasting services, allowing visitors to deeply understand Hakka tea customs and etiquette.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Yannanfei Weilongwu Hotel
  • Yanming Lake Yinhu Hotel
  • Tea Garden Homestay
Food Recommendations
  • Tea-Flavored Chicken
  • Green Tea Tofu
  • Hakka Stuffed Three Treasures
  • Tea Eggs
Travel Tips
  • Tea picking experience requires advance reservation
  • Wear non-slip shoes when walking in the tea garden
  • Yannanfei tea can be purchased as souvenirs
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Exploring Ancient Temples and Villages
Lingguang Temple · Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme · Yinna Mountain
Itinerary Highlights

Morning: Visit the thousand-year-old Lingguang Temple to experience Buddhist culture; Afternoon: Tour Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme ancient village to admire traditional Hakka architecture; Evening: Climb Yinna Mountain to watch the beautiful sunset.

Attraction Arrangement
Lingguang Temple Scenic Area
One of the four famous temples in Guangdong, founded in the Tang Dynasty. It is famous for the "Three Wonders of Lingguang" (Life-and-Death Tree, Pineapple Top, Leafless Well). The temple is surrounded by ancient trees and has a strong incense atmosphere.
Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme
A well-preserved Hakka ancient village with 16 traditional Hakka buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. With gurgling streams and ancient trees, it is known as the "Museum of Hakka Folk Architecture".
Yinna Mountain
A famous mountain in eastern Guangdong, with a main peak of 1298 meters above sea level. It is famous for its sea of clouds, sunrise and strange peaks. There are many waterfalls and streams in the mountain, making it a good place for hiking and mountaineering.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Lingguang Temple is about 5 km from Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme
  • The entrance to Yinna Mountain hiking trail is near Lingguang Temple
  • Self-driving or chartered car is recommended as there are few buses between scenic areas
Ticket Information
  • Lingguang Temple: ¥40 per person
  • Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme: ¥50 per person
  • Yinna Mountain: Free (no ticket for mountain climbing)
Travel Tips
  • Photography is prohibited in Lingguang Temple
  • Qiaoxi Ancient Rhyme is suitable for slow travel and photography
  • Prepare sufficient drinking water for climbing Yinna Mountain
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Ancient Town and Pastoral Style
Songkou Ancient Town · Luhu Mountain Cultural Industry Park · Meixi Reservoir
Itinerary Highlights

Morning: Stroll through Songkou Ancient Town to explore the history of Hakka overseas Chinese hometown; Afternoon: Visit Luhu Mountain to experience the charm of the combination of cultural creativity and ecology; Evening: Head to Meixi Reservoir to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.

Attraction Arrangement
Songkou Ancient Town
A thousand-year-old ancient town, an important transfer station for Hakka ancestors moving south. It was once an important commercial port in eastern Guangdong, preserving a large number of historical buildings such as arcades, ancient docks and ancestral halls, known as "Little Hong Kong".
Luhu Mountain Cultural Industry Park
A park integrating cultural creativity, eco-tourism and leisure vacation, with international standard golf course, art museum, botanical garden, etc., and beautiful environment.
Meixi Reservoir
The largest reservoir in Meizhou City, with beautiful lake and mountain scenery and dense surrounding vegetation. It is an ideal place for fishing, camping and watching sunsets, full of pastoral charm.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • There are direct buses from Songkou Town to Meixian urban area
  • Luhu Mountain is about 15 km from the urban area
  • Self-driving is recommended to Meixi Reservoir
Photography Tips
  • The best light in Songkou Ancient Town is in the early morning
  • The sea of flowers in Luhu Mountain is suitable for portrait photography
  • The sunset at Meixi Reservoir is a must-shoot scene
Travel Tips
  • Try the special Yusan Fen (Fish Noodle) in Songkou Ancient Town
  • Experience golf practice in Luhu Mountain
  • Pay attention to safety around the reservoir, swimming is prohibited

Must-Try Dishes in Meixian District

Meixian Salt-Baked Chicken

A traditional famous dish of Meixian, made from local three-yellow chickens using ancestral salt-baking techniques. It has yellow skin, tender meat and fragrant bones, being a representative work of Hakka cuisine and renowned at home and abroad.

Meixian Marinated Noodles

The favorite breakfast of Meixian people. Handmade noodles are cooked and mixed with lard, fish sauce, minced garlic and other seasonings. With chewy texture and fragrant aroma, it is perfect when paired with Sanjidi Soup (Pork Liver, Pork Kidney and Pork Heart Soup).

Hakka Niangjiu Chicken (Chicken Cooked with Hakka Rice Wine)

A traditional nourishing food in Meixian, stewed with local Niangjiu (Hakka rice wine), local chicken and ginger. It has a rich wine aroma and tender chicken meat, with the effect of dispelling cold and warming the body, being an excellent tonic for postpartum women.

Immortal Jelly (Xianren Jelly)

A special dessert in Meixian, made from Xiancao (Mesona chinensis). With smooth and tender taste, it relieves summer heat and is eaten with honey or syrup, being a popular traditional snack in summer.

Meixian District Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-April): New green tea gardens, suitable for spring outings and tea picking
  • Autumn (October-November): Cool climate, suitable for mountain climbing and sightseeing
  • Winter (January-February): Experience Hakka Spring Festival folk customs
Must-Try Food
  • Meixian Salt-Baked Chicken
  • Marinated Noodles with Sanjidi Soup
  • Hakka Stuffed Tofu
  • Niangjiu Chicken
  • Immortal Jelly
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥200
  • Accommodation: ¥200-500 per night
  • Catering: ¥100-150 per day
  • Transportation: ¥100-200
  • Total: ¥800-1500
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Can I experience tea picking in Yannanfei Tea Plantation? → Yes, advance reservation is required
  • Is there an entrance fee for Songkou Ancient Town? → The ancient town is open for free
  • Is transportation convenient from Meixian to various scenic areas? → Self-driving or chartered car is more convenient
  • Is Hakka cuisine salty? → You can inform the restaurant in advance to adjust the taste

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