Meizhou has many ancient towns that have been around for thousands of years. The following is an introduction to some of the ancient town attractions: - Songkou Ancient Town: One of the four ancient towns in Lingnan, China. In ancient times, there was a prosperous scene of "watching thousands of sails pass by in the day and watching thousands of lights at night". There was a saying that "since ancient times, Songkou did not recognize (Jiaying) Prefecture." Songkou Port was the second largest port in Guangdong's inland river port in ancient times. After the end of the Ming Dynasty, it was the first stop for the Hakka people to go out to Nanyang. It was also one of the important departure points of China's maritime Silk Road. Hakka culture spread from here to all parts of the world. Today's ancient town was full of thousand-year-old cultural customs. - **Yuhuang Ancient Town **: It was called Wanjiang City in ancient times. It was located on the edge of Hanjiang River in Guangdong. Although it was located in Meizhou, it was an ancient Chaozhou culture. Jieyang County was once set up, and it was known as the Chaoshan backyard. Because the Song Dynasty emperor stayed in the Wanjiang Ancient Temple to save the danger, later generations took its auspicious meaning and renamed it as a god. The Wanjiang Ancient Temple also became a special scenic spot here. - ** Sanhe Ancient Town **: Antique, tells the story of the Hakka people leaving Nanyang. - ** Chayang Ancient Town **: It also has an antique flavor, witnessing the history of the Hakka people coming out of Nanyang. - ** Baihou Ancient Town **: The style of writing is flourishing. There are more than 120 well-preserved ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and there are also buildings that combine Chinese and Western styles.
Meilin Ancient Town was located in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. It had a history of more than 600 years and was a scenic spot of the World Cultural Heritage "Fujian Tulou". This was an important ancestral home of the Taiwan compatriots. At the end of each year, plum blossoms bloomed and the fragrance spread for ten miles. There were more than 3,000 ornamental plum trees planted in the town. There were green mountains and clear waters in the town, and the rivers were murmuring. The surrounding ecological environment was beautiful. Meilin Ancient Town was the center of Meilin Town in Nanjing County, adjacent to Yunshuiyao. As an ancient town that had not been fully commercial, it had high tourism development potential and retained a quiet and simple original ecological style. In Meilin Village, there were rich activities, such as rich cultural programs and flower exhibition, including viewing plum blossoms, appreciating plum products, cultural programs, peony flower exhibition, visiting Wei Zhenxian's photography exhibition, etc. You can also visit the red base of Keling Village to experience the Long March Road again; you can hold the Fujian scenic spot pass to play the Taiji card 5A scenic spot Yunshuiyao, escargots pit earth building group four dishes and one soup; you can visit Taxia Village, Taiji Water Town, and participate in the Spring Festival Gala; new and old boxing friends can practice Taiji Fist here, share their boxing experience, and exchange boxing skills. In addition, the ancient town also had scenic spots such as Tulou Mazu, Jingnan Bridge and Fish Scale Tilted Window Ancient House (Ziqing Pavilion), Mirror Tower (Kefangzhai), Nanqing Tower and Cuiyu Pavilion.
Meili Ancient Town was located in Xinwu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. It was the birthplace of Wu culture and had many scenic spots worth visiting. The first was the Temple of Taibo. This was the landmark of the ancient town. It was simple and elegant, and the courtyard was charming. Taibo Temple had a deep historical and cultural meaning. In order to spread the culture of the Central Plains, Taibo went south and finally settled in Meili and established Gou Wu Kingdom. Taibo Temple was built in memory of him and was a key cultural relic protected by the country. Bodu River was also a major scenic spot in Meili Ancient Town. Legend had it that Tabor had led the locals to develop Jiangnan and build the first artificial canal in China history. This river still flowed endlessly today, full of historical heritage and endless scenery along the coast. There were also the Yuwang Bridge and the Sanrang Bridge in the ancient town. Under the illumination of the night lights, they looked particularly beautiful, adding a lot of poetry to the night scene of the ancient town. In addition, the architectural style of the ancient town was unique. The buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were ancient. The limestone road was winding and winding, and the ancient houses along the street were well-arranged. When tourists walked among them, they could fully feel the gentleness and tranquility of the ancient town in Jiangnan. The ancient street was also a special feature. One could experience the ancient and lively atmosphere on the ancient street. At the same time, there were many places to eat.
Meiling Ancient Town was located 130 meters northwest of No. 2 Dianqian Street, Xinjian District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. It was open all day long. This place was quaint, with limestone roads and ancient pavilions, showing its historical style. The rich historical and cultural atmosphere and unique architectural style were the main attractions. It was an ideal place to experience the customs of the ancient town. It could be considered the backyard of Nanchang. There were many antique buildings, fresh air, and beautiful scenery. There were also beautiful scenery such as Boyuan Tea Village, which was suitable for viewing the moon, camping, hiking, and other activities. The surrounding living facilities were more convenient. There were Century Huilian Supermarket, Manhe City Commercial Center, Aegean Sea Shopping Park, etc. In terms of education, there was Tianxing Genesis Aristocratic Primary and Secondary 12-year High School. The medical facilities were also complete. It was 15 minutes away from Nanchang Fourth Hospital and relatively close to Jiangxi Province Children's Hospital.
" Introduction to Meizhou Ancient Town's Scenic Spots " Meizhou was a charming city with many ancient town attractions. They were like bright pearls that emitted unique historical and cultural light. Songkou Ancient Town, as one of the four ancient towns China, had witnessed the vicissitudes of time. This was the place where the story of the Hakka people coming out of Nanyang was told. The ancient buildings and long streets carried the memories of the past. Strolling through it, it was as if one could see the figures of the former Hakka people who had left their homes and traveled across the ocean to pursue their dreams. The Hundred Marquis Ancient Town was a place with a rich cultural atmosphere. There were more than 120 well-preserved ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as buildings that combined Chinese and Western styles. These buildings were unique in style and combined elements of different cultures. They not only reflected the traditional architectural features of the Hakka people, but also showed the influence of foreign cultures. Every brick and tile of the ancient buildings told the story of the prosperity and glory of the ancient town. Sanhe Ancient Town was filled with an ancient charm. In the ancient streets and alleys, the traditional Hakka culture was passed down. It witnessed the development of Meizhou and was an important window to study the history of Meizhou. The ancient town of Chayang had a rich history. Walking on the streets of the ancient town, one could feel the accumulation of history. The buildings and customs here were important manifestations of Hakka culture. Liuhuang Ancient Town was known as Wanjiang City in ancient times. It had a legendary name. Because the emperor of the Song Dynasty stayed in Wanjiang Ancient Temple to save the danger, later generations took its auspicious meaning and renamed it Liuhuang. It was adjacent to Chaozhou in the east and Jieyang in the south. The Han River passed through the town. The center was mainly Chaozhou Echo, which was the place where Chaozhou culture blended. These ancient town attractions were like living history books, showing the rich historical and cultural content of Meizhou, attracting many tourists to explore and experience. Whether it was scholars interested in history and culture or tourists eager to experience the tranquility and charm of the ancient town, the ancient town attractions in Meizhou would not disappoint them.
The following are some of the free tourist attractions in Meizhou: - China Hakka Museum, you can quickly learn about Meizhou, Hakka culture, and surrounding house culture. Business hours are 9:00 - 17:00. - Dongshan Academy was located near the Hakka Museum. Although it was small in scale, it had a certain historical value. - The Thousand Buddha Pagoda was located in Meijiang District. It was built against the mountain and had many stairs. The ancient pagoda inside was an ancient pagoda from the Southern Han Dynasty and was well preserved. The business hours were from 8:00 to 18:00. Climbing the pagoda, one could overlook the scenery of Meijiang District. - Pankeng was located in Sanjiao Town of Meijiang District. There was a long corridor with a reservoir. One could take photos, visit the reservoir, or climb mountains. - Songkou Ancient Town was located in Songkou Town of Mei County District. It was a relatively primitive ancient town. It did not have a strong commercial atmosphere. It had a nostalgic style of Nanyang and one could see the ancient town's historical sites.
There were many scenic spots in ancient cities and villages in Meizhou. The following were some: - In Mei County District, Chashan Village of Shuiche Town is 30 kilometers away from the south of Meizhou City. There are more than 30 buildings built against the mountain. They were built in the middle of Ming Dynasty, mostly in the late Qing Dynasty and the early period of the Republic of China. The hometown of overseas Chinese in Nankou Town has been established for more than 500 years since the Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty. Qiaoxi Village of Yanyang Town is located in Yinna Mountain and was built during the Wanli period of Ming Dynasty. Yanyang Town also has Shilou Village, Songping Village, etc. - In Lianfeng Village, Dadong City, Tai Po District, there is the Holy Grail House, which has a history of nearly 400 years and is a provincial cultural relic protection unit. - There is an ancient village called Yushui in the north of Meijiang District. - Baihou Ancient Town Baihou Ancient Town was Meizhou's first China historical and cultural city. There were more than 80 well-preserved ancient residential buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in the scenic spot, as well as the official residence of the Hakka Tongliang Grand Fu Mansion, Haiyuan Building, Zhaoqing Guild Hall and other buildings. - Pubei Village, Puzhai Town, Fengshun County, Shizhai Village, Nanca Town, Jiaoling County, Shiziping Village, Luogang Town, Xingning City, etc. were also ancient villages in Meizhou. In addition, there was also the ancient village in the Yannanfei tea field scenic spot. The scenic spot was located in Yanyang Town of Mei County, covering a total area of 667 hectares. It was an ecological agriculture demonstration base and a tourist destination with many functions.
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in the southeast of Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province. It had the following attractions or characteristics: - Red Culture Exhibition Hall: On the bank of the Weishui River, it is a well-known exhibition place for red culture. It displays about 2000 precious red cultural relics. Its quantity and quality are among the best in the province. These cultural relics were collected by Mr. Chen Lihui, a local folk red culture collector, who spent 20 years of hard work and traveled all over the country. - Huangjing Culture Experience Hall: Anhua Huangjing Hall (Mingming Store) was a Huangjing Culture Experience Hall that integrated exhibition, sales, and popular science on the streets of the town. The Huangjing industry in Meicheng had formed a full industrial chain of seedling cultivation, planting, and processing. At present, there were 1800 mu of high-quality planting area, driving more than 1200 jobs. This experience hall also marked the new progress of the public brand construction of Huangjing in the ecological Huangjing product area in Meicheng.
The eight scenic spots in Meizhou were the Ketianxia Scenic Area, Alice Manor, Nantai Wofo Mountain Scenic Area, Wuzhi Stone, Shangju Xiangsi Valley Scenic Area, Tonggu Peak Scenic Area, Thousand Buddha Pagoda Temple, and Flower Calyx Tower. These scenic spots had their own characteristics. The Hakka World Scenic Area was a Hakka cultural theme park, where you could experience traditional Hakka dragon houses. Alice Manor was full of romantic fantasy. The Nantai Crouching Buddha Mountain Scenic Area was famous for its mountain and stone scenery. The peaks of the Five Finger Stones were shaped like fingers and connected with the boardwalk between the peaks. The Shangju Xiangsi Valley Scenic Area was named after the red bean tree and the scenery in the valley was beautiful. The Tonggu Peak Scenic Area was the first peak in eastern Guangdong. The Thousand Buddha Pagoda Temple had a long history. The Flower and Sepal Building had strong Hakka architectural characteristics.
The famous scenic spots in Meizhou include Meizhou Yannanfei Tea Field Scenic Area (which has been upgraded to the national AAAAA-level tourist attraction), Yanming Lake Resort (AAAAA-level tourist attraction), Qiaoxi Hakka Folk Culture Village, Ye Jianying Memorial Park, Longyan Temple, Pangu Pedestrian Street, Ye Jianying Memorial Hall, C Village Renhou Wengong Temple, Nanhua Youlu, Wang Shoushan, Hakka Town, Wuzhi Stone, Longgui Village Waterfall Scenic Area, Songkou Ancient Town, Shenguang Mountain National Forest Park, Shenguang Temple, Changtan tourist area, etc.
The scenic spots in Meizhou include Meizhou Yannanfei Tea Field Scenic Area, Yanming Lake Resort, Qiaoxi Hakka Folk Culture Village, Ye Jianying Memorial Garden, Longyan Temple, Pangu Pedestrian Street, Ye Jianying Memorial Hall, C Village Renhou Wen Gong Temple, Nanhua Youlu, Wang Shoushan, Ketianxia Hakka Town, Wuzhi Stone, Longgui Village Waterfall Scenic Area, Meizhou City Museum, Shenguang Mountain National Forest Park, Shenguang Temple, Songkou Ancient Town, etc.