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This immersive day trip takes you from Guangzhou to the heart of Hakka culture in Meizhou, traveling by high-speed bullet train (2.5-3 hours each way). Your journey begins with a morning pickup at your Guangzhou hotel before heading to the Hakka Museum to explore the rich history and traditions of this unique ethnic group. Enjoy an authentic Hakka lunch featuring local specialties like Salt-Baked Chicken and Stuffed Tofu, then visit the well-preserved Nanhua Village to see traditional tulou roundhouses and ancestral halls. If time permits, stop by the historic Songkou Ancient Town with its nostalgic riverside atmosphere before returning to Guangzhou by evening. This comprehensive tour offers a perfect blend of cultural discovery, culinary delights, and scenic beauty, all seamlessly arranged with private transfers and expert guidance.
At 7am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel, head to Guangzhou Station to catch 2.5 or 3-hour bullet to Meizhou, a Hakka city.
Arrive in Meizhou, you will be transferred to Meizhou Hakka Museum, where you will learn about Hakka history, migration, and traditions(close on Mondays).
Enjoy your hakka lunch, you can taste Salt-Baked Chicken, Meizhou Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables, or Stuffed Tofu etc.
Then you will move to Nanhua Village, which features well-preserved Hakka tulou (roundhouses), ancestral halls, and terraced fields. Walk through ancient courtyards, you can learn about Hakka clan culture, and enjoy rural scenery.
Time permits, you can visit Songkou Ancient Town, a historic riverside town with old Hakka architecture and a nostalgic atmosphere.
Later, you will catch bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your Guangzhou hotel where the day tour concludes.
Entrance fees
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Round-trip bullet trains (Second Class)
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Difficulty: Easy
Tour duration: about 12-13 hours
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Bring your passport
Pick-up time: 7am
Pick-up location: Centrally located Guangzhou hotels
