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5 Days in Meizhou

Five days adds a second Yanyang morning at 1,298-m Yinna Mountain and a Dabu day for the 1608 round tulou of Huae and the 1763 stone Tairou.

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Best time: October-December or March-AprilBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 5 days enough for Meizhou?

5 days is the sweet spot for Meizhou: enough time for the must-sees plus one day trip or food/rest day.

Source: NihaoVisit Meizhou guide

5-day Meizhou itinerary at a glance

Use our full Meizhou travel guide as the base and adapt it to 5 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

China Hakka MuseumYe Jianying Memorial Park & Yannanfei teaLingguang Temple & Yinna MountainHuae tulou & Tairou (Dabu)Qiaoxiang village & Songkou port
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Day 1

Hakka Museum & Meizhou Old Town

The museum walks the Hakka migrations hall by hall; the Southern Han iron pagoda of 965 stands in the north of town. Evening Hakka dishes downtown.

Scenes from Meizhou, China
  1. meizhou china hakka museum
  2. meizhou qianfo pagoda
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Day 2

Yanyang — Memorial Park & Tea Fields

The memorial park keeps the birthplace of Ye Jianying (1897-1986), his residence a national protected site; Yannanfei's tea terraces and teahouses fill the afternoon.

Scenes from Meizhou, China
  1. meizhou yejianying memorial park
  2. meizhou yannanfei tea garden
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Day 3

Yinna Mountain & Lingguang Temple

The Tang-era temple (about 862) and its pair of millennium-old cypresses sit below Yinna Mountain, whose Yuhuang summit measures 1,298 m; paths and the Yaminghu resort lake cover the rest of the day.

Scenes from Meizhou, China
  1. meizhou lingguang temple
  2. meizhou yinna mountain
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Day 4

Dabu — Huae Tulou & Tairou

Two hours east to Dabu County — the round Huae tulou of 1608, four centuries of family life in one ring, and the stone-built Tairou of 1763 by the lakeshore in Huliao.

Scenes from Meizhou, China
  1. meizhou huae tulou
  2. meizhou taian tulou
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Day 5

Qiaoxiang Village & Songkou Port

Over 30 Ming-Qing weilongwu in Qiaoxiang, then the river lanes and fire-boat wharf of Songkou, departure point of generations of Hakka emigrants. Back to Meizhou West for the HSR.

  1. meizhou qiaoxiang village
  2. meizhou songkou old town

Budget for 5 days in Meizhou

TierPer day5 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $250–$400
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $500–$1,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $1,500+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Meizhou?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Meizhou?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Meizhou?
Meizhou's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Meizhou guide.
Can I use 5 days for both Meizhou and a side trip?
Tight. With only 5 days, focus on Meizhou proper; save side trips for a future trip.
Is Meizhou safe for tourists?
Yes. Meizhou has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Meizhou travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.