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The Zhuangyuan Tree of Meiling

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During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, Dai Quheng, a poor scholar from Shuicheng in Nan'an, traveled to the capital to take the imperial examinations and emerged as the top scholar (Zhuangyuan). Officials were sent to investigate the feng shui of his family home... Later, upon learning about his humble origins, Dai specially planted a tree beside the Meiguan Ancient Road to signify that his roots lay in Lingnan. Hence, this tree came to be known as the "Zhuangyuan Tree." Since ancient times, many students have made wishes under the Zhuangyuan Tree...

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During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, Dai Quheng, a poor scholar from Shuicheng in Nan'an, traveled to the capital to take the imperial examinations and emerged as the top scholar (Zhuangyuan). Officials were sent to investigate the feng shui of his family home... Later, upon learning about his humble origins, Dai specially planted a tree beside the Meiguan Ancient Road to signify that his roots lay in Lingnan. Hence, this tree came to be known as the "Zhuangyuan Tree." Since ancient times, many students have made wishes under the Zhuangyuan Tree, hoping to gain extensive knowledge in the boundless ocean of learning and achieve excellent results.

Transportation

By car: Depart from Shaoguan, enter the Shaoguan–Ganzhou Expressway, exit at Meiguan Ancient Road, then turn onto National Highway G323. Drive straight along G323 and look for the sign “Meiguan Ancient Road Scenic Area Parking Lot” on your right.

By bus: Take a direct bus from the square of Shaoguan East Railway Station to Nanxiong City Bus Terminal, then transfer to a local bus to Meiguan Ancient Road.