Guidu Park

Guidu Park

After crossing Dongshan Bridge, you can see a linear park on the southern bank of the Meijiang River. This park is called Guidu Park. “Gui” means “to return,” and “du” means “to read.” The name “Guidu” comes from a famous line by Marshal Ye Jianying: “Let us strive for another ten years, then return to read by the plum-lined waters of Yinna.” It reflects the beautiful hope that the students of Meizhou will achieve great things and return to their hometown to read.

The site of Guidu Park was originally designated for commercial use. In order to comprehensively improve the living environment in the eastern part of the southern bank of the Meijiang River and elevate the overall urban quality, the Meizhou Municipal Party Committee and Government invested over 200 million yuan to build the comprehensive park we see today, integrating ecology, culture, and leisure.

Construction of Guidu Park began in December 2008 and was completed and opened to the public by the end of September 2009. The park stretches 4 kilometers in length and covers a total area of 23.7 hectares. The design of the park centers around Meizhou’s reading culture and historical heritage. Through distinctive structures such as pavilions, towers, and sculptures, it showcases the deeds of Hakka ancestors and highlights Hakka folk customs, serving as an important window for visitors to experience the beauty of the Meijiang River and learn about Hakka culture.