Menghuabu Village (Huangshaba)

Menghuabu Village (Huangshaba)

Menghuabu Village is nestled among the mountains in the northern part of Zhengguo Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou, Guangdong. The village got its beautiful name “Menghuabu” (literally “Mugwort Cloth”) because it was located by the Zengjiang River, surrounded by mugwort that bloomed like a beautiful cloth ribbon. Later, it also became known as Huangshaba (Yellow Sand Dam) due to its vast golden sandy beaches that attract visitors. With mountains and water, the scenery is naturally beautiful. It’s about 130 kilometers from Shenzhen, making it perfect for a leisurely road trip.

The village is surrounded by layers of verdant mountains, with lush bamboo forests and fruit trees such as lychee, longan, loquat, mango, and banana shading the area. The fragrance of flowers along the roadsides and fields is intoxicating. The winding Zengjiang River makes a large bend here, giving Menghuabu Village two riverfronts and a backdrop of mountains, truly embodying the saying “beautiful mountains and clear waters, picturesque scenery.” The ecological environment here is exceptionally pristine, famed for its centuries-old olive groves and the silver sands and clear waters that tell the history of Menghuabu.

The paths of Menghuabu are lined with lychee, longan, loquat, banana, and mango trees. The winding Zengjiang River makes a large bend here, giving the village two riverfronts and a setting of mountains and water. Looking around, everything is lush and green—even the air in Menghuabu seems infused with greenery. Take a breath, and you’ll be enchanted.

The beauty of Menghuabu Village does not come from any single exquisite element, but from the overall atmosphere and charm of this small village—its tranquility, serenity, delicacy, peacefulness, harmony, artistic vibe, its air, its cooking smoke, its old Hakka houses, its deep bamboo forest paths, its silver beaches, its intoxicating yet refreshing greenery, its simple and kind villagers, and perhaps even the dogs and chickens wandering about.

Some say: This is the most beautiful village in Lingnan (southern China)!

Others say: Discover the most exquisite small village in China!

Location of the Attraction

Northern part of Zhengguo Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Zhengguo Town: Historical Background: The name originated from a shepherd boy named Yu Bin. Legend has it that at the age of 8, while herding cattle, he had a special ability that prevented the cattle from straying beyond the boundaries he marked for grazing. It is said that he later “attained enlightenment” in this area. In the third year of the Qingyuan era during the Southern Song Dynasty (1198), the Zhengguo Temple was built, leading to the development of a market town, which was initially named “Zhengguo” (meaning “Attained Enlightenment”), later simplified to “Zhengguo.” During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it belonged to the Jinniu District of Zengcheng County. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it was designated as the Fifth District. In 1958, it was renamed Zhengguo People’s Commune (during the Cultural Revolution, it was temporarily called Qianjin People’s Commune). In 1983, the commune was abolished and renamed Zhengguo District. In 1987, it was upgraded to a town. … More detailed information about Zhengguo Town ++