On November 7, 2025, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Meizhou in Guangdong Province, visiting the Ye Jianying Memorial Park and a pomelo-growing base.
Steeped in revolutionary history and infused with Hakka charm, Meizhou welcomes visitors with its idyllic landscapes, rich culinary traditions, and vibrant football culture. Here are some must-visit sites to experience the city's unique charm and vitality.
Ye Jianying Memorial Park (叶剑英纪念园)
Nestled amid the verdant hills of Huxing Village, the Ye Jianying Memorial Park honors Ye Jianying, one of the founding marshals of the People's Republic of China.
(Photo: Guangdong Fabu)
Built around Ye's former residence and the memorial hall, the park is divided into several sections, including a cultural exhibition area, an ecological forest zone, and a leisure and tourism area. Through multimedia displays, holographic imaging, and interactive installations, the exhibition vividly presents Ye's remarkable contributions to the nation.
(Photo: Guangdong Fabu)
Address: Huxing Village, Yanyang Town, Meixian District, Meizhou City (梅州市梅县区雁洋镇虎形村)
Nanfu Village Golden Pomelo Park (南福村金柚公园)
With its golden skin, jewel-like pulp, and perfectly balanced sweet-and-tart flavor, Meizhou's pomelo has long been a signature specialty of the region. Nanfu Village is Meixian County's earliest cultivation base for the Shatian Pomelo, also known as the "Golden Pomelo."
In Nanfu Village, the earliest cultivation base of Golden Pomelo (also called Shatian Pomelo) in Meixian District features rows of pomelo trees rolling across the emerald hills, painting a picture of rural serenity. Each spring, the air is sweet with pomelo blossoms; by autumn, the fruit ripens into a sea of gold under the warm sunlight. Visitors can stroll through the orchards, taste freshly harvested pomelos, and stay in cozy village homestays to savor the gentle rhythm of rural life.
(Photo: Meizhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau)
Address: Nanfu Village, Meixian District, Meizhou City (梅州市梅县区南福村)
Hua'e Round House (花萼楼)
The Hua'e Round House derives its name from its calyx-like shape and symbolizes the spirit of harmony and neighborly love. Initially built in the 36th year of the Wanli Era during the Ming Dynasty (1608), it represents the largest, most beautifully designed, and best-preserved ancient residential building in Guangdong. It is also renowned as a remarkable architectural spectacle worldwide.
(Photo: Nanfang Daily)
(Photo: Meizhou Daily)
(Photo: South)
Address: North of Township Road 151, Lianfeng Village, Dadong Town, Dapu County, Meizhou (梅州市大埔县大东镇联丰村151乡道北)
Yearning Tea Plantation Tourist Attraction (雁南飞茶田景区)
For a change of pace, head to Yearning Tea Plantation in Yanyang Town. This AAAAA-rated national tourist spot is tea lovers' paradise. Surrounded by rolling hills and blooming flowers, the area is famous for its smooth, fragrant Yannanfei tea. With its year-round spring-like climate, this scenic escape offers Hakka song and dance performances, local cuisine, tranquility, and beauty.
(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)
(Photo: Guangdong Fabu)
(Photo: Meizhou Daily)
Address: Changjiao Village, Yanyang Town, Meixian District, Meizhou (梅州市梅县区雁洋镇长教村)
Lee Wai Tong's Hometown Cultural Tourism Area (球王故里文化旅游区)
Meizhou is known as China's "hometown of football." With a football history dating back to the 1870s, the city hosted the U16 men's football competition of China's 15th National Games. Wuhua County is the hometown of Lee Wai Tong, a legendary footballer and former Vice President of FIFA. His legacy is celebrated in Lee Wai Tong's Hometown Cultural Tourism Area, which features several sites, including his former residence, stadiums, and the Meizhou Wuhua Football Science and Technology Museum.
Lianqing Mansion (Photo: Meizhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau)
Huitang Stadium (Photo: Meizhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau)
Addresses:
Lianqing Mansion (联庆楼): Laolou Village, Hengpi Town, Wuhua County, Meizhou (梅州市五华县横陂镇老楼村)
Huitang Stadium (惠堂体育场): 109 Shuizhai Avenue, Wuhua County, Meizhou (梅州市五华县水寨大道109号)
Meizhou Wuhua Football Science and Technology Museum (梅州五华足球科技馆): 1036 Shuizhai Avenue, Wuhua County, Meizhou (梅州市五华县水寨大道1036号)
Author | Huang Xinying
Poster | Lai Meiya
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
