Meizhou Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Meizhou

The name Meizhou comes from the Mei River and the Chinese name for the plum blossom (梅; méi). Meizhou was established as the prefecture of Jingzhou during the Southern Han (917-971). It has a population of 4.3 million (2010), with about a million in the urban area. Because of its mountainous location, Meizhou has numerous natural scenic areas and good air quality. Many visitors come to the Yannanfei Tea Garden to climb the mountain. Hakka folk music is also a feature of the area. The songs sing of the Hakka people, their passion for their hometown, and of love.

Top Attractions in Meizhou

Explore the best things to see and do in Meizhou:

• ★Hakka Land
• ★Hakka Museum of China
• ★Jiaying University
• ★Lingguang Temple
• ★Longguizhai Waterfall
• ★Meixian District Museum
• ★Meizhou Confucian Temple
• ★Temple of the Thousand Buddha Pagoda

Where to Stay in Meizhou

• 🏨Howard Johnson Changsheng Plaza Meizhou
• 🏨Puxing Youth Hostel

Meizhou Travel Guide Sections

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