Major city · China
Meizhou梅州
Spend 1–2 days in Meizhou for Hakka culture and tea gardens; skip if you lack time for Guangdong's remote spots.
Meizhou, a Hakka cultural hub in northern Guangdong, offers museums, temples, tea gardens and scenic waterfalls. Its attractions are spread, so a full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you explore the tea garden or nearby waterfalls.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, heavy rain)
- Airports
- MXZ · SWA
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Meizhou110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Meizhou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic and keep valuables on public transport.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMXZ Meixian Airport (Domestic flights; some international charters).
- Getting aroundPrivate cars with driver are common; three‑wheel bikes cost ¥5–6 (≈ under US$1) for ~2 mi; taxis are modest; local buses serve museums and tea garden.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBreakfast noodles (yammien)¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6)
- Museum or sight ticketTea garden entry¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm, a night, per personCN¥55 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥900 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MXZ Meixian Airport (Domestic flights; some international charters) · SWA Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (1.5 h by car, more international routes)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Meizhou: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Private cars with driver are common; three‑wheel bikes cost ¥5–6 for ~2 mi; taxis are modest; local buses serve museums and tea garden.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yannanfei Tea Garden
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus no. 17 from Jiaying University West Gate, ~30 min
Entry ¥80 adults; children free or ¥0‑50
Longguizhai Waterfall
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Bus or taxi from Fengshun County, ~2 h total
Entry ¥50; remote, check transport
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Puxing Youth Hostel
Dorm beds ¥55, private rooms ¥81–130; central Meijiang district
Howard Johnson Changsheng Plaza Meizhou
From ¥448; near city centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel dorm1 × 1 night × CN¥55 | CN¥55 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Bus to Yannanfei Tea Garden (round trip)1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Three‑wheel bike ride (≈2 mi)1 × CN¥6 · check | CN¥6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥17 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥188 per person per day, bed included | CN¥188≈ US$30 |
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2026 estimate in yuan; flights and high‑speed rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Breakfast noodles (yammien) | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Salt‑baked chicken (Hakka specialty) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Tea garden entry | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can be chaotic; set taxi or bike price beforehand.
- Long‑distance bus to Hong Kong costs ¥100 (≈ US$14) but takes ~6 h with border checks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Meizhou梅州
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Meizhou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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