Not sure where to go during summer vacation? You can visit Meizhou

Meizhou Check-in Festival & Local Specialty Guide —— Hakka Culture, Picturesque Mountains and Rivers —— 1. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Hakka Walled Villages (Dapu/Meixian) - Highlights: World architectural wonders, such as Dapu’s “Hua’e Building” and Meixian’s “Renhou Wen Memorial Hall,” perfect for vintage-style photos. - Experience: Wear Hanfu or Hakka costumes, enjoy the “Walled Village Night Banquet,” and feel the culture of Hakka communal living. 2. Yannanfly Tea Fields (Meixian) - Highlights: Thousands of acres of rolling tea fields, shrouded in morning mist like a fairyland; you can pick tea and taste Hakka green tea. 3. Wuzhishi (Pingyuan) - Wonders: Danxia landform plus glass plank road; from the summit, you can overlook the junction of Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces. Daredevils must try the “High-altitude Cableway.” 4. Songkou Ancient Town - Nostalgic vibe: Nanyang arcade old street and fireboat dock, once the starting point of the “Maritime Silk Road,” ideal for taking Republic of China era style photos. 5. Ketiantian Scenic Area - Comprehensive experience: Hakka town night light show, folk performances, and the popular “Hakka Sky Ladder” check-in spot. 2. Taste of Meizhou 🍜 Must-eat list: - Salted Noodles + Sanjidi Soup: Meizhou people’s breakfast staple, pork lard fragrant noodles with goji leaf soup; recommended “Old Brand Salted Noodle Shop.” - Salt-baked Chicken: Traditional Hakka salt-baking method, crispy skin and tender meat; look for “Zhencheng Salt-baked Chicken.” - Suanpanzi: A specialty snack made from taro flour, symbolizing “reunion and togetherness.” - Xianrenban: Summer cooling treat, add honey or condensed milk for a refreshing taste. Food street recommendations: Youluo Street in Meijiang District, Xiaochi Cultural City in Dapu. 3. Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience 🎭 Featured activities: - Hakka Mountain Songs: Listen to impromptu duets and feel the charm of “Mountain songs have long originated from Songkou.” - Puzhai Fire Dragon (Fengshun): The “Burning Fire Dragon” intangible heritage performance during the Spring Festival, with dazzling sparks. - Puppet Show: String puppets performing Hakka stories, great for family with kids. 4. Off-the-beaten-path & Seasonal Specials - Cherry Blossom Valley (Meixian, January-February): The largest cherry blossom forest in eastern Guangdong, the top choice for spring romance. - Tongguzhang Sea of Clouds (Fengshun): Climb to the summit at dawn to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, comparable to Wugong Mountain. - Pomelo Picking (September-October): Meizhou golden pomelos are sweet and juicy; picking fresh from the orchard is super fun. 5. Practical Tips - Transportation: High-speed train from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Meizhou West Station in 2.5 hours; self-driving or chartered car recommended between attractions. - Souvenirs: Hakka Niangjiu (rice wine), chrysanthemum cake, Pingyuan navel oranges, Dapu ceramics. - Accommodation: Yannanfly Tea Garden Villas, Ketiantian International Hotel, or homestays converted from walled villages. 📸 Check-in Declaration: “In Meizhou, half is tea fields and mountains, half is the smoke and fire of human life—the slow life of the Hakka capital, love it!” (Some photos and event times are subject to actual conditions)