Plan at a glance
Location, tickets and uncertain access
Zhang Bishi Former Residence is in Chelong Village, Xihe Town, Dapu County, Meizhou. The historic residence is Guanglu Di, and the usual entrance is beside the Zhang Bishi Museum. An adult ticket costs around CNY 40–50, while a residence-and-museum package is around CNY 80; students and children may receive half-price tickets. Free admission may be available at certain times, so confirm the day's ticket policy on site.
The residence interior may be closed for repair or during a phased maintenance period. Confirm by phone or through the latest notice before travelling. Do not present the interior, museum, tasting corridor or every exhibition as guaranteed to be open.
Suggested time and visit scope
If both the residence and museum are open, allow 2.5–3 hours for the combination. If the interior is closed, reduce the visit to around 1–1.5 hours for the square, exterior and village walk. The site is rural and supplies are limited, so it works best as a self-drive route with Baihou Ancient Town or Beitang Art Village.
Usual hours are around 08:30–17:30 and may extend to 18:00; current access during repairs takes priority. Confirm that you can enter the residence before deciding whether to buy a package.
Tickets and visit details
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Guanglu Di and the Hakka round house
Guanglu Di dates from 1908 and uses a three-hall, four-wing and enclosed Hakka layout, with halls, courtyards, wood carving and Western decorative details. When open, the “Guanglu Di” gate plaque, main-hall screen and courtyard relationships are the main details to study.
There may be residents or staff activity around the residence, and some rooms may not be open. Follow the authorised route even when viewing only the exterior; do not cross barriers to photograph an interior.
Zhang Bishi Museum and overseas-Chinese business history
The Zhang Bishi Museum focuses on his life, overseas business and the history of the Zhangyu wine brand. Its modern displays may include video, interactive equipment and other multimedia. Whether the museum, tasting corridor or any tasting product is open and included depends on the day's arrangement.
Wine tasting is not a guaranteed part of the visit and should not be the only reason to buy a ticket. Visitors interested in overseas-Chinese and business history can make the museum the main stop; if it is closed, switch to the village and exterior route.
Who it suits
The site suits visitors interested in modern overseas-Chinese history, Hakka buildings, local business history and rural photography, as well as self-drive study trips. Because interior access is uncertain, visitors travelling a long distance should confirm before departure rather than relying on a same-day chance of entry.
Build your day
A 1–1.5-hour exterior and village route
First confirm whether the residence and museum are open. Then start at Zhang Bishi Square and the statue, view the Guanglu Di gate and plaque, and take a short walk along the village or riverside path before returning. This is the cautious alternative when the interior is closed.
If staff confirm that the interior is open, use the remaining time for the main hall, courtyard or museum. Do not buy a multi-part package before confirming access, and never enter a closed area on your own.
A 2.5–3-hour residence and museum route
When both sites are open, visit the Zhang Bishi Museum first, then walk through Guanglu Di and finish along the covered corridor and open village paths. Allow around 1.5 hours for the museum and about one hour for the residence, adjusting for exhibits and queues.
If a tasting or interactive activity is available, confirm any extra charge, age requirement and operating status. Group members who do not join can meet in a public rest area or at the village entrance rather than waiting inside a closed or restricted space.
A one-day Dapu self-drive route
Visit Zhang Bishi Former Residence in the morning, then continue to Beitang Art Village and Baihou Ancient Town for arcades and a meal. The three stops require driving, and the residence access decision can change the whole day's timing, so confirm it before leaving.
Get there
Driving and public transport
Drive to “Zhang Bishi Former Residence Tourist Area.” The journey takes around 3–4 hours from the Pearl River Delta and 25–30 minutes from Dapu County; a free car park is available at the village entrance. Public transport from Dapu Bus Station reaches Xihe Town, after which you need another vehicle to Chelong Village and a walk of around 10 minutes. Services are infrequent, so do not rely on unplanned transfers.
There is no large shopping centre or dependable chain restaurant near the village. Self-drivers should prepare water and snacks in the county or along the route, while non-drivers should arrange the return vehicle before entering the village.
Know before you go
Repairs, tickets and access confirmation
Guanglu Di may be closed for repair, so the main-hall carving, upper corridor and museum equipment may not all be accessible. Confirm by phone or through the latest notice before travelling, especially if the interior is the reason for the long journey.
The residence ticket is around CNY 40–50 and the residence-and-museum package around CNY 80, but prices, free periods and tasting arrangements follow the day's on-site policy. If the interior is closed, ask whether the exterior can be visited or switch to another Dapu attraction; do not treat a closed facility as an included entitlement.
Shoes, supplies and conduct
The residence may have stone paving and steep wooden stairs, which become more slippery in wet weather. Wear flat shoes with good grip and carry water and snacks because village supplies are limited.
Guanglu Di and the surrounding village may still be lived in. Ask before photographing, stay out of private spaces and do not linger around repair barriers. Multimedia and tasting activities must follow the site's rules and are not open photography areas.