Plan at a glance
Visit scope, entrances and opening conditions
This page focuses on Li Weiguang Former Residence in Huangpu Village, Huacheng Town, and Changle Academy. It does not represent every Hakka round house in Wuhua. The usual entrances are the front gate of Li Weiguang Former Residence and the entrance to Changle Academy; the two can be combined on a self-drive route.
Li Weiguang Former Residence and Changle Academy are usually free and do not require advance reservation. They generally open from 08:30 to 17:30, while some village buildings have no regular staff, so daytime visits are better. Public transport and return taxis are limited; driving or arranging a vehicle in advance is more practical.
Suggested time and route scope
Allow 2–3 hours for Li Weiguang Former Residence, Changle Academy and the Lion Pagoda. Adding a Wuhua meal and the hot-mud spa takes half a day to a full day. For a two-day plan, visit the round house and academy on day one, then go to Li Huitang Former Residence and Wuhua County Museum on day two.
The route combines buildings, village roads and limited supplies. Do not estimate it like an urban museum visit; the outbound and return vehicle often need more planning than the indoor stops.
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Li Weiguang Former Residence and the martial-training stone
Li Weiguang Former Residence is a classic Hakka enclosed residence with a three-hall, four-wing and enclosed layout. Displays such as the iron guandao and martial-training stone connect the building with Li Weiguang's military background. The front half-moon pond, rear enclosure and halls help explain the relationship between landscape and residence.
Some rooms may still be connected with residents' lives or private space. Follow the permitted route first; do not open doors or enter courtyards to look for a more complete interior view.
Changle Academy and Lion Pagoda
Changle Academy dates from the Ming period and has red walls, dark tiles and a substantial main hall. It adds the education and cultural side of the route. The Lion Pagoda is on a hillside and can provide a short elevated stop, but the path and access should be confirmed on the day.
The two points may not have continuous public transport between them. Families with older adults or children can make the academy the main architectural stop and treat the pagoda as optional.
Who it suits
The route suits visitors interested in Hakka buildings, local history, family study trips and self-drive weekends. Visitors who also want hot springs can treat the hot-mud resort as a separate afternoon or overnight product rather than part of the residence admission.
Build your day
A 2–3-hour scholar-and-residence route
Start at Li Weiguang Former Residence, examine the half-moon pond, enclosed layout and martial-training stone, then continue to Changle Academy for the red walls, main hall and courtyard. If time and access allow, visit the area around the Lion Pagoda before returning.
This route suits a short visit but still needs time for village roads and movement between points. If the pagoda has no clear access or the path is wet, stay with the residence and academy rather than climbing simply to complete the list.
A half-day to full-day round-house and hot-spring route
Visit Li Weiguang Former Residence and Changle Academy in the morning, eat Hakka food in Huacheng Town or Wuhua County, then go to Wuhua Hot Mud Bath Resort in the afternoon. The hot-mud resort is a separate product; confirm its tickets, opening hours and accommodation conditions independently.
Food choices near the residence are limited, so plan the main meal in town or the county seat rather than relying on village restaurants. With older adults or children, confirm changing, rest and walking arrangements at the resort.
A two-day Wuhua heritage route
On day one, visit Li Weiguang Former Residence and Changle Academy and stay in Wuhua County. On day two, visit Li Huitang Former Residence and Wuhua County Museum before returning. The points are spread out, so self-driving or a pre-arranged vehicle is much more practical than same-day ride-hailing between villages.
Get there
Driving, high-speed rail and return transport
Driving to “Li Weiguang Former Residence” is convenient. The journey takes around 3–4 hours from the Pearl River Delta and about one hour from Meizhou city; a free car park is available beside the residence. A taxi from Wuhua Railway Station takes around 15–20 minutes. For surrounding villages, arrange a charter or shared ride in advance.
Rural buses are infrequent, and the return vehicle is harder to find than the outward ride. Non-drivers should confirm that the driver will wait or return at a set time before entering the village instead of treating mobile ride-hailing as a reliable fallback.
Know before you go
Village conduct and access boundaries
Some round houses are still occupied. Keep quiet, stay out of private rooms and do not touch heritage objects or architectural features. Li Weiguang Former Residence, Changle Academy and the surrounding villages may have different management arrangements; follow the signs at each place.
Holiday study groups may make the site busier. A weekday morning is usually easier for a quiet visit. Ask residents or site staff before photographing, and do not treat a lived-in courtyard as a free museum.
Supplies, roads and local food
Food and shops near the residence are limited. Carry water or eat in Huacheng Town or Wuhua County. Rural roads can be narrow, so slow down and confirm the return direction before setting out.
Wuhua stuffed tofu, salt-baked chicken, preserved-vegetable pork and Wuhua raw fish can be found in the town or county. Restaurant choice is separate from the attraction's opening hours. The hot-mud resort, county museum and nearby former residences also have separate tickets and schedules.