Meizhou|A Lesser-Known Ancient Village with Historical and Cultural Heritage|Songkou Ancient Town
Let's explore the world-class scenery of Meizhou and visit the hometown of Olympic champion Chen Qingchen, Songkou Ancient Town. Meizhou's Songkou Ancient Town is one of the 'Four Great Ancient Towns of Lingnan,' located in Meixian District, Meizhou City. It is an ancient town with a thousand-year history; its streets and buildings are rich in historical and cultural heritage, preserving abundant historical and cultural relics, along with beautiful natural scenery and unique Hakka culture.
In the ancient town, you can admire ancient buildings and traditional residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties, or appreciate exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and Western-style buildings with Nanyang characteristics. You can also learn about Hakka culture, taste local delicacies, or buy local specialty handicrafts and souvenirs, such as Hakka embroidery, wood carving artworks, and traditional Hakka clothing.
Highly Recommended: Songkou Library, Cultural Square, and Museum; these attractions not only showcase the historical and cultural heritage of Songkou Ancient Town but also provide a deeper understanding of the life and culture of the Hakka people, offering a full experience.
Food Recommendations: Fuxing Pavilion Cuisine, Meicai Kourou (braised pork with preserved vegetables), stuffed tofu, and white-cut chicken.
Accommodation Recommendations: Meizhou Waipojia·Renshouzhuang Weilong House Homestay.
Coordinates: About 250 meters southwest of Songkou Town Experimental Primary School, Xincheng Road, Meixian District, Meizhou City.
Transportation: Self-driving or local guide self-driving tours, with convenient and quick parking.