The Fengshugang Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Cliff Carvings are located on the cliffs of Fengshugang, east of Zhongshi Village, Zhongxing Town, Pingyuan County. The carvings feature seven characters arranged in three vertical lines: “太平天国” (Taiping Heavenly Kingdom) in the center, “平天王” (Ping Tianwang) on the left, and “左排” (Left Unit) on the right. The calligraphy is ordinary, the carving rough, and the style is semi-cursive script, slightly damaged...
The former site of the vaults of the four major banks in Guangdong Province is located in Renju Town, Pingyuan County, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi provinces. Since the Southern Qi Dynasty, people have gradually migrated here to settle, and the area was historically known as "Haoju." In the 41st year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1562 AD), when Pingyuan County was established, Renju served as the county seat (county town). For over four hundred years…
The Shuikou Pottery Kiln is located in Shuikou, Anren Village, Shizheng Town, Pingyuan County. It dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. In 1974, four kilns were discovered and excavated. These were circular vertical pit kilns, consisting of two levels: the upper level was the firing chamber, and the lower level was the firebox. One side of the firebox had a stoke hole, and in the middle was a kiln grate with holes that were larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, numbering between 3 to 11. The firing chamber floor was either circular or oval…
The Zhaidingshang Mountain Ruins are located in Longjing Village, Changtian Township, Pingyuan County. Dating back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, they were discovered in 1986. Artifacts are mainly distributed across the mountaintop platform and the southern hillside. The unearthed pottery is predominantly made of fine clay with a high firing temperature. Vessel types include jars, cauldrons, bowls, and pedestals, often featuring folded shoulders, tall necks, round or concave round bases. Decorative patterns include mat impressions,…
Jinshuigu Health Tourism Area is located in Kuaihu Village, Zhongxing Town, boasting a prime location and beautiful ecological surroundings. The park covers a planned area of 4,800 mu, with a focus on eco-tourism and leisure wellness. It has been developed into a distinctive tourist destination integrating leisure wellness, science education demonstrations, family bonding experiences, and artistic creation and exchange. Nestled against mountains and beside water, the air is fresh and the environment serene, making it an ideal spot for sightseeing, dining, and lodging.
Mantuo Mountain Villa is an azalea-themed ecological garden meticulously developed over ten years. Azaleas are cherished by the global horticultural community for their graceful plant forms, glossy dark green leaves, and vibrant, richly colored blossoms. With an extensive variety of cultivars, the azalea is a traditional ornamental flower in China, ranking seventh among the “Top Ten Famous Flowers.” It is also one of the world’s prized flowering plants and serves as the provincial flower of Yunnan Province. The villa is covered with different varieties of azaleas, set against a sea of white flowers across its ten-thousand-acre organic ecological planting zone. Even in the harsh winter, visitors can bathe in a shower of colorful azalea blossoms and feel the auspicious charm within these flowers.
The Former Site of the First Column of the Fourth Red Army in Renju (including the former site of the Column Headquarters, the former site of the Column Quartermaster Department, the former site of the Column Logistics Department, and Red Army slogans on Old Dongmen Street) is located in Renju Village, Renju Town, Pingyuan County. In 2012, it was designated as part of the seventh batch of cultural relics protection units by the People's Government of Guangdong Province. Pingyuan County...
Baoshan Residence is located in Fengguang Village, Datuo Town, Pingyuan County. In 2015, it was designated as a Guangdong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the People's Government of Guangdong Province. …
The ancient Songxi Trail originated in the late Western Jin Dynasty and served as a vital route for migrants from the Central Plains moving southward to Chengxiang (now Meixian District, Meizhou City), Chaoshan, and other areas. With a history of over 1,600 years, it is said that Cheng Min, revered by the Hakka people as the cultural progenitor of the Hakka, also entered Guangdong via this trail and eventually settled in Meizhou. The remaining section of the ancient Songxi Trail is...
The former residence of Huang Meixing is located at the end of the street in Dawu Village, Dongshi Town. Built in the 16th year of the Republic of China (1927) by the anti-Japanese general Huang Meixing, the residence faces southeast and is situated to the northwest. It measures 11.10 meters in width and 17.10 meters in depth, covering an area of 296.03 square meters. The structure consists of six rooms, two halls, two auxiliary rooms, and one courtyard, representing a typical Hakka "He Mian"…
The former residence of Yao Ziqing is located in Dunbei Village, Dazhe Town, Pingyuan County. Yao Ziqing (1909–1937), styled Ruozhen and also known as Zhongqi, was a native of Pingyuan County, Guangdong Province. In October 1926, he enrolled in the Sixth Entry Training Corps of the Whampoa Military Academy, and in July 1927, he advanced to the Infantry Third Company of the Second Corps as an officer cadet. In February 1929...
Hui Lou, also known as Shenmin Mansion, was built by overseas Chinese Wu Huigen, hence its name. Located in Xishui Village, Dongshi Town, Pingyuan County, it was constructed in the 13th year of the Republic of China (1924 AD). Its design and construction broke away from traditional Hakka residential concepts by placing less emphasis on security and more on incorporating Western architectural elements...
Longyuan Fortress and Watchtower are located in Dutou Village, Dapai Town, Longmen County. The ancient enclosed courtyard house “Longyuan Fortress” was first built in the fourth year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty (1824), covering an area of 2,630 square meters. It features a three-hall, two-wing, one-enclosed-dragon layout and served as the former residence of Liu Shiji, a late Qing Dynasty scholar and inspector of the Guangdong-Guangxi Educational Affairs Office. Longyuan Fortress was built by Liu Shiji’s grandfather, Liu Xuerong…
Lingfeng Pagoda is located in Tantou Village, Shizheng Town, Pingyuan County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province. Its exact date of construction is unknown. Based on an analysis of the route to Lingfeng Pagoda and its scenery recorded on the Wan’an Bridge stele in Tantou from the 19th year of the Jiaqing reign (1814), the pagoda was built no later than the Jiaqing era. The pagoda has an octagonal floor plan, appears seven stories tall from the outside, and stands 35.5…
Zoufang Wen Temple, commonly known as the Octagonal Pavilion, is located at the entrance of Zoufang Village, Renju Town, Pingyuan County. According to the Pingyuan County Annals compiled by Magistrate Lu Zhao’ao in the 25th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty, this cultural relic was built in the 59th year of the Qianlong reign (1794 AD) under the initiative of local residents such as Liu Qixian. At that time, the area was called Sanfengshu. During the Qing Dynasty, it housed a private school where seasonal rituals were held in spring and autumn...
Wofoshan Cultural Tourism Industrial Park is located in Pingyuan County, Meizhou City, at the junction of Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Fujian provinces. Covering a planned area of 4 square kilometers with a total investment of 2 billion yuan, it leverages the unique natural landscape of the “World’s Largest Natural Buddha” to develop a cultural tourism park integrating functions such as pilgrimage sightseeing, leisure vacation, sports wellness, and ecological conservation...
Jingxia Wu House is located in Jingxia Village, Renju Town, Pingyuan County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province. Built in the ninth year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1804), it was constructed by Wu Kunting, a local resident. The house spans 43.3 meters in width and 51.72 meters in depth, covering an area of 2,252 square meters, and faces southwest with its back to the northeast. The main structure is a Hakka enclosed house consisting of three halls, three wings, and one surrounding dragon...
Jia Hong Bridge is located in Renju Village, Renju Town, Pingyuan County. One of the town's landmarks is this stone bridge, built during the Ming Dynasty — Jia Hong Bridge. Despite being overgrown with wild grass, the bridge remains incredibly sturdy, evoking genuine admiration for the wisdom of the ancient craftsmen. This massive stone structure is ingeniously fitted together using special techniques, with no use of any adhesives...
The former site of the Meiping Guerrilla Unit is located in Dazhe Town, Pingyuan County, Meizhou City. Dating back to the Republican era, it is considered an important modern historical site and representative structure. On March 13, 2020, the Meizhou Municipal People's Government designated it as part of the seventh batch of Meizhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
“Xiaoshu Cottage” is located in Chengnan Village, Renju Town, Pingyuan County, Guangdong Province. Built in 1930, it covers an area of 2,500 square meters, faces south with its back to the north, and is built against a hillside. It is a Hakka enclosed house featuring two halls, two wings, and one enclosing dragon structure. In 2003, it was listed as a county-level cultural heritage site, and in 2008, it was included in the fifth batch of Guangdong Provincial Key...