2025 Heping Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

The Hakka walled house, also known as the dragon-walled house or the Hakka walled house, combines the ancient Hakka customs with the characteristics of southern regional culture and is one of the five distinctive residential buildings in China. Hakka walled houses are mainly distributed in eastern and northern Guangdong in Guangdong. They are sturdy, safe, practical and defensive. The central hall is the central axis of the enclosure, and the side houses on both sides can be expanded outward symmetrically to form layers of "enclosure". As the family population grows, the number of rooms also increases as the number of enclosures increases. Some enclosures may have as many as one or two hundred rooms. The walled house is a representative of Hakka culture. Hakka people like to live together as a family, which symbolizes family harmony and prosperity.

#chinatravel Time is relentless; in the blink of an eye, we have all grown up, and our elders have aged. Once lively and bustling, the village now only shelters a few elderly residents unwilling to leave. As the younger generations move away, many ancient villages and old houses slowly fade into obscurity. Memories linger of childhood days spent in those old homes with grandparents, the comforting scent of cooking drifting through the village at mealtime—scenes of warmth and togetherness now quietly slipping away. 📷 Linzhai Ancient Village, Heping County, Heyuan City

Shizhen Village is located in Reshui Town, Heping County, Guangdong Province. Shizhen Village has unique historical and cultural buildings, mainly the Luo Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an important place for honoring ancestors, respecting the clan, and gathering the clan. There are also Nine-Door Row Houses: also known as the Nine-Chapter Gate, which is one of the landmark buildings in Shizhen Village. There are also ancillary buildings such as Fengshui Pond around it, which has high historical and artistic value. The forest coverage rate of Reshui Town, where Shizhen Village is located, is as high as 93%. Shizhen Village has a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by green mountains and clear waters and fresh air, making it a great place for leisure and vacation. Heping Heyuan

More than ten kilometers from Yangcun Town, after passing the Nanwudang Mountain Scenic Area, you will enter Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Take Provincial Highway 339 and then more than 40 kilometers to Yangming Town where Heping County is located. As we entered Guangdong, we felt like we were going downhill all the way. The roadside orange trees (Gannan navel oranges) that we often saw before were now fewer, and the vegetation clearly had the feel of a tropical region. The Heping County Museum is called Yangming Museum. It is located on a small hillside near the county seat, overlooking the Heping County seat. Heping County was established by Wang Yangming after he suppressed the Sanyan Rebellion, and the name was also given by him. Linzhai Ancient Village is located in the southeast of Yangming Town, about 30 kilometers and 40 minutes by car. The ancient village is very large and is located on a flat mountain plain beside the Dongjiang River. The characteristic of this Hakka village is the four-cornered buildings, which are scattered around. Each building is very large and feels like a castle. There are more than 20 such buildings preserved from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China. The four-cornered buildings are basically square, three or four stories high. The outer walls are built with large stones. They have no windows but shooting holes and observation holes. They have outstanding defensive functions, a bit like the Yangcun Yanyiwei we just saw. What makes it different from a walled house is that it has a horizontal house in the middle connecting the two sides, forming a courtyard with two or three entrances inside. It is larger in scale and has more rooms than a walled house. The interior uses earth, wood and stone materials, and has the characteristics of Chinese architecture as well as some elements of Western architecture. It should be an architectural style introduced from Southeast Asia in modern times. This is another representative type of Hakka dwelling. It was really shocking when I saw this kind of building for the first time. Unfortunately, the protection has not kept up, and only a few of them have been repaired. Most of them look good from the outside, but are a bit dilapidated inside. I guess it's because this place is remote and far away from big cities, so it's hard to attract tourism investment and development. Linzhai Ancient Village has a large parking lot, which should be used during holidays and activities. When we went there, there were only three or four groups of tourists. Linzhai Ancient Village

Meizhou + Heyuan Road Trip || Five Days and Four Nights of Fun|||😉😉 Taking advantage of the short holiday, I decided to travel around Meizhou and Heyuan (basically the only places in the province I haven't been to yet). It was a five-day, four-night self-driving tour. I planned my route and the attractions I wanted to visit in advance. On a beautiful afternoon, I hit the gas and set off!!🚗🚗 ✅This itinerary: Day 1: Depart the night before and arrive in Meizhou - check in to the Meizhou Federal Hotel - Meizhou Jiangbei Old Street - Youluo Street Day 2: Dapu County Hua'e Tower (ticket 10/person) - Fuda Ceramic Cultural and Creative Industrial Park (ticket 10/person) - Dapu Jiaozi River Beach - Thousand Buddha Pagoda - Academician Square - Zhongshan Park - Guidu Park - Qinshui Park - Night tour along the Mei River (ferry available at the pier) - Kedu Plaza Day 3: Lingshan Temple - Shengshou Temple - Songkou Ancient Town - Heping East Road - Meidong Bridge - Shiziao Reservoir - check in to a B&B near Huo Mountain Day 4: Huo Mountain Scenic Area (ticket 125/person, including glass walkway + magic carpet) - Linzhai Ancient Village - Shuibai Ancient Village - Yinxiang Xintiandi - check in to the Heping Century Hotel Day 5: Longjie Town Dongpu Village - Yunji Mountain Nature Reserve [ticket 24 yuan/person (including Yunji Ancient Town + Yunji Mountain) + parking fee 10 yuan/car] + Hot Spring Tourist Area - Liuxihe National Forest Park - Conghua Liangkou Town Xitou Village Tourist Area ❇️This concludes the five-day, four-night trip.👣👣If you have more time: Yannanfei Tea Plantation Scenic Area, Ketianxia Hakka Town, Wanlv Lake Scenic Area, Baihou Ancient Town Tourist Area, China Hakka Museum, Pankeng Scenic Area, Five Finger Rock, Meizhou Wuhua Hot Mud Spa Resort, Longguizhai Waterfall, etc., are all worth visiting.👀👀 👍🏻Specialties: Pickled noodles, Jidi soup, stuffed tofu, Xianrenban, salt-baked chicken, Meicai pork, Hakka meatballs, fried fish powder, Qilu cake, etc. Many attractions in Meizhou are far apart, so it might be inconvenient if you're not driving. Personally, I think Jiangbei Old Street, Thousand Buddha Pagoda, and Songkou Ancient Town are worth visiting.

Yiran Homestay is located in Beidun Town, Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. A newly renovated hot spring homestay, warm and comfortable, clean and refreshing, all rooms are equipped with hot spring pools, and the price is cheap. It is an ideal leisure and vacation place for hot spring bathing. The homestay is located in Beidun Town, which has many hot springs, more than 30, with an annual flow of 132,000 cubic meters, a large water output, and water gushing all year round. Locals say that the water temperature is as high as 95°C, and it can cook eggs in ten minutes. It is a high-temperature hot spring. The hot spring water is of good quality: it is rich in minerals, such as iron, calcium, sodium, etc., which are beneficial to the human body and can improve skin blood circulation. We stayed in the hotel for three nights and soaked for three days, and we were completely exhausted. Our skin was smooth and delicate, and we felt comfortable. A homestay that you want to visit again.

Yongzhen Building is a four-corner building built in the early days of Linzhai Ancient Village. It was built by Chen Xingtang, a candidate for the fourth-rank prefecture of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in Linzhai Ancient Village, Linzhai Town, Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. There are many ancient buildings with four-corner buildings around, which together with ancient alleys and ancient wells form a unique ancient village landscape. Yongzhen Building is the tallest building in the ancient village, with a unique shape. There are watchtowers at the four corners, which are 8 to 10 meters high. The main building is a three-entry courtyard hall layout, covering a large area. The halls in the house are connected, and the buildings are connected. The winding paths are secluded, the houses are connected, the watchtower passages, water wells, stables, and other facilities are all available. There are defensive facilities and corridors on the top of the building, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack when encountering enemies. It has the momentum of "a building is as strong as a fortress". As one of the important buildings in Linzhai Ancient Village, Yongzhen Building has witnessed the rise and fall of the ancient village and has important value for studying Hakka history and culture, architectural art, and local social development. Heyuan Yongzhen Building Castle Inn

Linzhai Ancient Village is located in Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. It is an ancient village with the largest group of ancient four-corner buildings in the country. There are more than 280 existing ancient buildings and 24 larger four-corner buildings in the core area. Among them, Dafudi, Simadi, Pawnshop, Yingchuan Old Home, Guangwendi and Qianguanglou are provincial cultural relics protection units. These buildings have unique architectural styles, with magnificent buildings, carved beams and painted rafters. They are typical Hakka-style four-cornered buildings that also integrate Chaoshan culture, Cantonese culture and Western culture. Linzhai Ancient Village has been given the reputation of "China's Traditional Ancient Village", "China's Most Charming Leisure Village", "China's Excellent National Architectural Cultural Heritage Village", and "One of the Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in Guangdong". Walking through the ancient village of Linzhai, it feels like traveling through time and space and returning to that era full of historical charm. Every blue brick and every black tile tells an ancient story, making it a great place to experience Hakka culture. Linzhai Ancient Village

Xianrenzhang is located in Beidun Town, Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. The natural landscape of Xianrenzhang is unique and charming. The mountain is covered with giant black stones of various shapes, some of which look like cows and horses, some like dogs and pigs, and there are also special stones such as "Thunder God's Stone", "Fairy's Footprints", "General Stone", "Chicken Stone" and so on. These stones not only have strange shapes, but also contain local legends and stories, adding a mysterious color to Xianrenzhang. There are two pools on the mountain. Legend has it that they are filled with clear spring water, which is crystal clear and sweet to drink. However, they are now dry in winter. There are several maple trees beside the pools. Although it is winter, the maple leaves are still bright red, adding a bit of beauty to the fairy mountain. The view from the high point of Xianrenzhang is very broad. To the southeast, you can overlook the entire Beidun Town, and to the northwest, the Laoyuan Reservoir is clearly visible. The continuous mountains and vast fields are in full view, which is refreshing. Heping Heyuan

#10月好去地方2024 Jiugong Temple is a temple with a long history. It is a place of pilgrimage for believers and also attracts many tourists to visit and pray. The exquisite carvings and colorful temple decorations seem to bring people back to ancient times. Visitors can quietly feel the atmosphere in the temple, participate in various traditional religious ceremonies, and gain a deeper understanding of local beliefs and culture. The temple is quiet and surrounded by trees and flowers, which makes people feel peaceful. This is not only a place to pray for peace and happiness, but also an ideal place to relax and find inner peace.

🌟 Linzhai Ancient Village, the hidden gem of Heyuan, Guangdong, exudes the charm of ancient Hakka architecture with its Four-Cornered Towers and rich Hakka culture! The village preserves 24 ancient dwellings, each brick and tile telling the legendary stories of the Hakka people. 🏡 The three-section courtyard halls of the Four-Cornered Towers showcase the delicacy and grandeur of Hakka architecture. Moreover, there are vast rice fields, ten-mile lotus ponds, with the fragrance of lotus blossoming, a sight too beautiful to behold. 🚗 Practical Information: 📍 📌 Address: Linzhai Ancient Village, Linzhai Town, Hepin County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province 🎫 💸 Admission: Free 🕐 ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 ⏳ 🕒 Recommended Duration of Visit: About 2-3 hours 🚗 🚘 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or take the high-speed train from Hepin North Station or Longchuan West Station, which can be reached within an hour, with a ticket price of about 130 yuan. 📸 Must-visit Spots: 1.🏰 Qiangguang Tower: The most famous Hakka residence in the ancient village, with four-cornered watchtowers, exquisite carvings, and numerous rooms that can accommodate hundreds of people. 2.🏯 Yongzhen Tower: The tallest building in the ancient village with a long history, it was once an impregnable fortress that Shi Dakai could not conquer for a long time. 3.🏚️ Yingchuan Old House: A unique architectural name, inscribed by Tan Zekei himself, whose calligraphy is still used by the Wenhui Newspaper in Shanghai and Hong Kong today. 4.🏛️ Sima Residence: The feng shui treasure land of Dr. Chen Hongming, with exquisite hall screens and wood carvings that show unique craftsmanship. 5.🏦 Xunnan Tower: A rural bank during the Qing Guangxu period, witnessing the economic history of the Linzhai area. ✨ Tips: 🗺️ The ancient village covers a large area; it is recommended to tour from the entrance in a counterclockwise direction to the parking lot. 🏰 Yingchuan Old House, Qiangguang Tower, and the Doctor's Residence are must-visit places. 🛏️ For accommodation, you can choose between homestays in the ancient village or the new village, only a 5-minute drive away. 🚫 Although Linzhai Ancient Village is a place worth visiting, it may not be particularly suitable for a special trip if it is not on the way.

Linzhai Ancient Village, a legendary Hakka ancient village hidden in the countryside of Heyuan, is located in Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. It is an ancient village that boasts the 'largest ancient building complex of four-cornered towers in the nation,' with more than 280 existing ancient buildings. It is a massive complex of ancient residential buildings, mainly constructed during the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, covering a total area of over 30,000 square meters. Among them, the core area contains 24 larger four-cornered towers, with a total construction area reaching 1.838 million square meters. These buildings feature a unique style, magnificent towers, and beautifully decorated beams and rafters, representing the typical Hakka style of four-cornered towers, and also integrating Teochew culture, Cantonese culture, and Western culture. Besides the four-cornered towers, in June, one can also enjoy the ten-mile lotus pond and the fragrance of blooming lotuses, and in July, the golden early rice presents a picturesque rural scenery. The four-cornered towers in Linzhai Ancient Village are like ancient castles, surrounded by other buildings, forming a series of fortresses on the land. The gray-white walls are stained with brown marks from the rain, the bottom is tinged with brownish-yellow from the mud, and through the staggered eaves soaked with historical dust. The history of Linzhai Ancient Village can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty when the Chen family moved here from Fujian. Over time, they became wealthy from the fertile land and the advantages of the Lianjiang River's water transport, engaging in farming and commerce. In the late Qing Dynasty, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's forces under Shi Dakai camped here and launched a fierce attack on Yongzhen Tower.

Xinglong Folk Culture Village is located on the banks of the beautiful Reshui River in the hinterland of the Jiulian Mountains, with 123 households and more than 700 permanent residents. The people of Xinglong have the surname Wang, whose ancestor came from Taiyuan, Shanxi, and belonged to the Sanhuaitang clan. They moved to Fujian via Zhejiang, and during the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty, they migrated to Shangli in Longchuan County. It is said that in the thirteenth year of the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, after Wang Yangming suppressed the peasant uprising in Liziyuan Pond, He Ping County was established. When Wang Yangming passed through the Beilian section on his way to visit the Li Tianxian Rock in Liziyuan, he discovered that the main peak of Tie Xin Zang, which is over 1000 meters high, had a dragon vein extending to Makeng Jingkou. He exclaimed in admiration, 'There is a dragon here,' and thus created the 'dragon' mystery. It was not until the early Qing Dynasty in 1616 that Wang, a jinshi with the surname Wang, invited a diviner to select the 'dragon' spot, and instructed his grandson Wang Shi San to build a house and settle here, naming it 'Xinglong Town.' The jinshi Wang Shoulong finally solved Wang Yangming's 'dragon' mystery. According to the Wang family genealogy, the ancestors of the people of 'Xinglong Town' include outstanding historical figures such as Wang Xizhi, Wang Anshi, and Wang Yangming, and in modern history, there were mayors, county heads, regimental commanders, and students studying abroad. The corner tower of Xinglong was the site of the third party training class of the CPC underground party in He Ping County, with 9 old party members from 1938. The beautiful mountains and waters contribute to the health and longevity of the people of Xinglong, with 10 elderly people over the age of 90. Xinglong has many excellent Hakka folk cultures, such as crying at weddings, mountain songs, Hakka drums, releasing sky lanterns, and playing Yuegu. It has a long-standing food culture, with unique Hakka dishes such as battle meals, big mixed stews, and roasted yellow wine, which are uniquely flavorful and satisfying. Most of the houses in Xinglong maintain the traditional Hakka Weilong house structure. The uniqueness lies in the square within the circle, the circle within the square, and the combination of square and circle.

The Xiafu Long House was built around the 1960s. It is a typical Hakka square-shaped compound with three sections and two side halls, covering an area of about 400 square meters. The main gate is concave, with wooden frames and stone pillows. The second hall has a wooden screen. Small doors open to the left and right of the front door, and the beams of the compound are undecorated. In front of the gate, there is a rice field and a semi-circular Feng Shui pond, maintaining the traditional style.

Linzhai Ancient Village is a well-preserved Hakka four-cornered village with a strong historical atmosphere. When I first stepped into Linzhai Ancient Village, I felt like I had traveled back to ancient times and was immediately attracted by its ancient buildings and primitive style. The memorial archway at the entrance of the ancient village exudes a strong ancient fragrance, making people feel as if they have returned to the past. The characteristics of this ancient village really make me feel relaxed and happy! 🏘️⏳🌿 Walking into the ancient village of Linzhai, I saw a number of magnificent Hakka four-cornered buildings. These buildings combine traditional Chinese style with Hakka culture, showcasing exquisite architectural craftsmanship. I entered one of the quadrangles and explored the maze of alleys and rooms between floors. Every corner exudes a historical atmosphere, making me feel the lifestyle of the ancient times. This experience of traveling through time really fascinates me! 🏰🔮⌛ In addition to the four-cornered building, Linzhai Ancient Village also has an ancient street lined with traditional snack stalls and handicraft shops. I sampled Hakka specialties such as Hakka hot and sour noodles and Hakka taro balls and experienced the authentic flavors. The handicraft shops in the ancient village displayed traditional Hakka handicrafts, and I bought some exquisite souvenirs to take home. This experience of integrating into the local culture really excites me! 🍜🎁🎪 Linzhai Ancient Village is a place full of ancient charm, featuring the Hakka four-cornered building ancient village, taking you through time and exploring the charm of ancient Hakka culture. If you are interested in history and cultural heritage, I strongly recommend you to visit Linzhai Ancient Village! 🏘️🌳🚶♂️ #Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots

Heping County Rongjia Guoyun Hot Spring Resort is located in Heping County, Heyuan City. The hot spring water outlet temperature is as high as 88 degrees, the water output is large, and the hot spring water is clear. There is a steam hall in the hot spring area, which achieves the effect of a hot spring sauna through the steam from the hot spring water, which is very comfortable. The weather is starting to get colder, so it's nice to come here and soak in the hot springs.