Meizhou

梅州|Hakka CultureHeritageMuseumsCity Walk

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Apr for cooler heritage and city walking; summer needs heat and rain planning
Climate
Humid subtropical inland climate with hot, wet summers and weather-sensitive mountain routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

China Hakka Museum

中国客家博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; WeChat booking is recommended and an original ID document is required for entry.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the main galleries; 3–4 hours with nearby heritage stops.

02City Guide

Hakka World Scenic Area

客天下景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult walking ticket: CNY 50; shuttle, glass bridge, Jungle Coaster and night visit are usually separate products.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the walking areas; 3–4 hours with the shuttle and activities.

03City Guide

Meijiang District Museum

梅州博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; advance booking is usually unnecessary, with on-site scanning or registration.

Typical Visit

Around 1–1.5 hours; 5–6 hours when combined with Jiangbei Old Street and China Hakka Museum.

04Food District

Jiangbei Old Street

江北老街

All Ages

Admission

Free to walk; individual shops, restaurants and indoor venues charge or set their own conditions.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for a quick food-and-street visit; 3–4 hours with historic buildings and a full meal.

05City Guide

Yannanfei Tea Plantation Scenic Area

雁南飞茶田景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket: around CNY 80 at the gate or around CNY 70 online; Qiaoxi electric carts are separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for Qiaoxi; 4-5 hours for the tea plantation and village together.

06City Guide

Yanming Lake Tourist Resort

雁鸣湖旅游度假区

All Ages

Admission

Adult entrance: around CNY 50; child and senior tickets: around CNY 25; activity packages are separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the lake; 4-5 hours with Squirrel Manor, rides, cycling or boating.

07City Guide

Yinna Mountain Tourist Resort

阴那山旅游度假区

Adults Focused

Admission

Cherry garden access is usually free; the return uphill shuttle costs around CNY 40; Lingguang Temple is free.

Typical Visit

3-4 hours for the cherry garden and temple; 5-7 hours for the rear trail and peaks.

08City Guide

Lingguang Temple

灵光寺

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; the nearby cherry garden requires a separate return shuttle ticket of around CNY 40.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the temple; 3-4 hours with the cherry garden; 5-7 hours for the rear trail.

09City Guide

Meizhou Thousand Buddha Pagoda

梅州千佛塔

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; no advance reservation is usually required.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the basic route; 2–3 hours with the pagoda, gardens and vegetarian meal.

10Historic Walk

Ye Jianying Memorial Park

叶剑英纪念园

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; advance reservation is required for the memorial park visit.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the core park; 2-3 hours with the additional outdoor and village stops.

11City Guide

Huang Zunxian Former Residence

黄遵宪故居

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; on-site scanning or advance WeChat registration is usually available.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for the residence; around 3.5-4 hours with nearby Meijiang heritage stops.

12Food District

Songkou Ancient Town

松口古镇

All Ages

Admission

The old-town streets are free; indoor venues and individual businesses keep their own conditions.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the core town; 3-4 hours with the pagoda, park and fuller heritage walk.

13Historic Walk

Sanheba Battle Memorial Park

三河坝

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; groups should reserve in advance and individuals can usually register on site.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the memorial park; 4-5 hours with Sanhe Town and nearby history stops.

14City Guide

Zhang Bishi Former Residence

张弼士故居

All Ages

Admission

Residence ticket: around CNY 40-50; residence-and-museum package: around CNY 80; access may change during repairs.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours if viewing the exterior; 2.5-3 hours when both the residence and museum are open.

15Food District

Baihou Ancient Town Scenic Area

百侯古镇旅游区

All Ages

Admission

The old-town streets are free; selected historic homes and indoor sites may have separate access rules.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the free street route; 2.5-3 hours with the main historic homes.

16City Guide

Tai'an Building

泰安楼

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket: around CNY 40; discounted tickets are around CNY 20 and some children and seniors are free.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the building; 2.5-3 hours with the ancestral hall and West Lake Park.

17City Guide

Hualou Building

花萼楼

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult admission is around CNY 10; student discounts may apply and advance reservation is usually unnecessary.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the exterior and open route; 2-2.5 hours when the fuller interior route is open.

18City Guide

Pingyuan Wuzhishi Scenic Area

平远五指石

Adults Focused

Admission

Packages range from around CNY 90 to CNY 150; cable-car and glass-walkway products may be separate.

Typical Visit

Around 2 hours for A-zone highlights; 4-5 hours for both A and B zones.

19City Guide

Jiaoling Changtan Tourist Area

蕉岭长潭旅游区

All Ages

Admission

General access is free; a return boat ticket costs around CNY 50 and charter boats have separate prices.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the reservoir and pier; 4-5 hours with the boat, garden and rural stops.

20City Guide

Qiu Fengjia Former Residence

丘逢甲故居

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; advance reservation is usually unnecessary.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for the residence; 4-5 hours with Qiu Fengjia School, Changtan and Mixiang Centre.

21City Guide

Longguizhai Waterfall

龙归寨瀑布

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult admission is around CNY 50 at the gate or CNY 45-48 online; drifting and the high slide are separate products.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for the basic route; 2-3 hours with the 520-step Love Ladder and higher viewpoints.

22City Guide

Wuhua Hakka Round Houses

五华客家围龙屋

All Ages

Admission

Li Weiguang Former Residence and Changle Academy are usually free; optional hot-mud spa products are separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the residence, academy and Lion Pagoda; half a day to a full day with Wuhua stops.

23City Guide

Nankou Overseas Chinese Village

南口侨乡村

All Ages

Admission

The village is free and usually does not require a reservation; individual interiors may have their own rules.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the historic-home walk; 3-4 hours with rural paths and seasonal landscapes.