Head to Meizhou for tea this Labor Day

The Yan Nanfei Tea Plantation Scenic Area in Meizhou is a national 5A tourist attraction. With tea field scenery and Hakka culture as its core, it integrates ecological agriculture and leisure vacations, making it an ideal place to experience the slow-paced Hakka lifestyle. The following is a detailed travel guide: ### **I. Basic Information About the Scenic Area** - **Address**: Changjiao Village, Yanyang Town, Meixian District, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province (near the former residence of Marshal Ye Jianying) - **Opening Hours**: Open all day (some attractions are open at specific times) - **Visitor Center**: 08:00–18:00 - **Qiaoxi Ancient Charm**: 08:00–17:30 - **Tea Love Pavilion**: 08:00–23:00 (a great place to enjoy tea at night) - **Tickets**: CNY 80 per adult (online ticket purchases often offer discounts down to CNY 70), CNY 40 for children 1.2–1.5m tall, and free for children under 1.2m, seniors over 60, military personnel, and people with disabilities (with valid ID). --- ### **II. Transportation Guide** - **Self-driving**: - From Guangzhou: Guanghe Expressway → Meihe Expressway → Meda Expressway (Bingcun/Sanxiang Exit) → S223/S224 Provincial Highway directly to the scenic area. - From Chaoshan: Shanmei Expressway → Meda Expressway → Bingcun/Sanxiang Exit. - **Bus**: - Take bus No. 17 or 38 from Meizhou city to the scenic area, or transfer to bus No. 6 or 10 to Yanyang Town and then transfer again. --- ### **III. Must-See Attractions and Recommended Routes** **Core Attractions** 1. **Yan Nanfei Divine Stone**: The iconic landscape of the scenic area, engraved with "Yan Nanfei · Tea Love," symbolizing the inheritance of Hakka culture. 2. **Tea Field Avenue**: Lined with shady green trees and decorated with flowers in all seasons, you can cycle or stroll to experience the layered beauty of the tea fields. 3. **Swordsman Waterfall**: With a total length of 168m, the stone tablet next to the waterfall is engraved with celebrity quotes, making it suitable for taking photos. 4. **Longna Mountain Ecological Valley**: A primeval secondary forest area and natural oxygen bar where you may encounter protected animals such as pangolins and Chinese Bamboo Partridges. 5. **Weilong Hotel and Restaurant**: A Hakka Weilong House-style building offering unique accommodations and Hakka cuisine. You can enjoy Hakka folk songs at night. **Recommended Routes** - **Tea Field Culture Route**: Visitor Center → Yan Nanfei Divine Stone → Tea Field Avenue → Wangcha Pavilion → Tea Processing Factory → Tea Love Pavilion (tea tasting) → Longna Mountain Ecological Valley. - **Hakka Style Route**: Weilong Restaurant (lunch) → Qiaoxi Ancient Charm (Hakka ancient village) → Xiancha Pavilion → Tea Art Performance → Weilong Hotel (night view). --- ### **IV. Featured Experiences** 1. **Tea Picking and Tea Making**: You can participate in tea picking activities, visit the tea processing factory, learn about the tea making process, and enjoy free tastings of Jin Dan Cong Oolong Tea and other special teas. 2. **Hakka Cuisine**: You must try tea field salt-baked chicken, Meicai braised pork, and San Ji Di soup with pickled noodles. Weilong Restaurant offers authentic Hakka dishes. 3. **Tea Art Performance**: Watch the 18-step traditional Kung Fu tea art performance at the Tea Love Pavilion or Xiancha Pavilion to experience the essence of tea culture. --- ### **V. Accommodation and Dining** - **Accommodation**: - **Weilong Hotel**: Designed in the style of a Weilong House, the rooms have viewing balconies, and prices start at approx. CNY 588/night. - **Villa Area**: 14 villas are available, suitable for families or groups. - **Dining**: - Weilong Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and Hakka snacks are available 24 hours a day. Recommended: radish balls and tea-flavored buns. --- ### **VI. Precautions** 1. **Discount Certificates**: Seniors, children, military personnel, etc. must bring the original valid ID. 2. **Ecological Protection**: It is forbidden to bring fire into the Longna Mountain Ecological Valley. Pay attention to protecting plants and animals. 3. **Seasonal Recommendations**: Suitable for all seasons. Tea picking in spring, osmanthus viewing in autumn, and summer is best for escaping the heat. --- ### **VII. Surrounding Attractions** - **Qiaoxi Ancient Charm**: Ancient villages and plank roads where you can experience Hakka architecture and pastoral scenery (approx. 10 min drive from the scenic area). - **Lingguang Temple/Ye Jianying's Former Residence**: Can be combined into a one-day tour route to deeply experience Meizhou's culture. --- Yan Nanfei Tea Plantation Scenic Area uses tea as a medium to perfectly integrate natural landscapes and Hakka culture, making it suitable for family trips, cultural experiences, and photography. It is recommended to reserve half a day to a day to immerse yourself in the fragrance of tea and the beauty of the mountains and rivers.