Yenan Hot Spring Resort —— Yenan Hot Spring Resort is located in Yenan Town, about twelve kilometers northwest of Xingcheng. The cement road leads directly to the resort, making transportation very convenient. The Tanghu area within Yenan Town is named after its hot springs, and soaking feet in the hot spring is considered one of the “Eight Ancient Scenic Spots of Xingning.”
Heshan Tourist Resort is located in the northeastern part of Xingning City, 4 kilometers from downtown Xingning. It is easily accessible via direct roads to the scenic area, offering very convenient transportation. This tourist resort is a comprehensive destination integrating tourism, sightseeing, leisure, entertainment, and planting. Covering an area of 5 square kilometers, the resort has completed the construction of five resort...
The former residence of He Ziyuan, a veteran of the Xinhai Revolution and a founding figure of modern education in China, is located in Xingning City, Guangdong Province. It is a traditional three-hall, two-wing Hakka ancestral house built in 1927 by He Ziyuan and his entire family. The residence showcases the Hakka people’s profound design philosophy that reveres nature, embodies the harmony of heaven and earth, and integrates the cosmos with human life. It is also a classic example of the traditional four-cornered enclosed Hakka dwelling...
Xingning Confucius Temple is located within Xingmin Middle School in Xingning City. Built during the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty, it has long served as the region's foremost educational institution. After the imperial examination system was abolished in the late Qing Dynasty, the temple was converted into Xingmin Primary School, with the renowned patriotic figure Qiu Fengjia serving as its first principal. Later, Xingning County Middle School was also established here. In 1925, during the Eastern Expedition led by - with students from the Whampoa Military Academy, the temple served as...
The Heshui Reservoir Scenic Area is a renowned tourist destination and has been listed in the (China Famous Scenic Spots Dictionary). It is located at the intersection of the central station of the Meilong Railway and the Xing (Xingning)–Ping (Pingyuan) Highway, 14 kilometers from downtown Xingning City. Situated at the confluence of the Huangpi River, Luogang River, and Daping River, it is thus named Heshui.…
Located in Huang Ji Village, Fu Xing Street, Xingning City, it was built in 1644. The structure features three halls, eight wings, and four encircling dragon walls. In front of the hall lies a farmyard spanning approximately 3 mu, and beyond the yard is a large pond covering about 5.5 mu. The entire building complex occupies 54.5 mu, with a total of 285 rooms. On the right side of the house stands a “Scholar-Warrior Academy.” Yong Si Hall is one of the larger encircling dragon houses in Meizhou...
Dongsheng Wai is located in Dongfeng Village, Ningxin Subdistrict, and was initially built during the Song Dynasty (1127) and completed in 1279, making it over 730 years old. Facing south and situated to the north, it is a three-hall, six-row, three-enclosure Weilongwu (a traditional Hakka enclosed house), and is the oldest Weilongwu in Xingning. Commonly known as the "Nine Halls and Eighteen Courtyards," the structure covers an area of 12,000 square meters, with a pond...
The Grand Liu Residence of the Liu Family in Ningxin, Huangling, Xingning, is located in the northeastern suburbs of Xingcheng, about 2 kilometers from the city center. Covering a total area of over 4,500 square meters, it was first built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, with a history of about 300 years, and is a typical example of Hakka "weilong" enclosed architecture. The front part of the Ningxin Grand Liu Residence features a semicircular pond spanning over a thousand square meters, while the rear section consists of semicircular…
The Hongyuan Ecological Park was developed as a key project supported by the Xingning Municipal Party Committee and Government to earnestly implement Guangdong Province’s National Leisure Tourism Plan, carry out the Meizhou Municipal Party Committee and Government’s “Four Meizhous” initiative, and further advance Xingning’s “Three Cities” development strategy. It aims to accelerate the growth of the city’s tourism industry and meet the needs of the general public...
Wengong Reservoir is located in Shangweng Village, Huangpi Town, and is the second largest reservoir in Xingning City. The reservoir has a catchment area of 56.2 square kilometers, with an average annual rainfall over ten years of 1,650 mm, an average annual water yield of 44.96 million cubic meters, and a total storage capacity of 14.972 million cubic meters. …
Chunzhi Building: Located in Lingjiaotang, Zhongxin Village, Huangpi Town, it was built during the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty by Ye Shihua (courtesy name Weitang), the 20th-generation descendant of the Ye family. The building faces south and is a two-hall, two-wing, one-enclosed dragon house. It has a front courtyard and a pond, covering a total area of 1,100 square meters. The main structure is 35.9 meters wide and 20 meters deep...
Dushiwei: Located in Wuxing Village, Huangpi Town, this structure was jointly built by the four brothers of the ninth generation of the Zhong family—Zhong Guiyu—in the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty. It is said to have been constructed around the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty to evade attacks by the “Long-haired rebels” (referring to the Taiping Rebellion army), dating back approximately 150 years. The building is a four-corner watchtower, facing north and situated in the middle of a field. The surrounding walls stand three stories high,…
Jun Kang Wai: Located in Huangshi Village, Huangpi Town, Xingning City. Originally built during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty. It faces southeast and is situated northwest, featuring a three-hall, two-wing, four-corner tower layout, with a front courtyard and pond. The complex covers an area of 2,090 square meters. The main building is 42.2 meters wide and 32.3 meters deep, covering a construction area of 1,363 square meters. There is one main gate…
The Qing-era Xingning Hall of Two Seas, commonly known as the Chaozhou Guild Hall, is located on Hebei Street in Xingning City. Constructed in the 11th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1806), it stands as a historic site. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Ning River served as a key hub for waterway transportation, connecting the Dong River upstream and the Han River downstream. Flower boats, fishing vessels, and cargo ships bustled back and forth in an endless stream. The area around West Hebei Street was bustling with docks, shops, songstress houses,…
The Yuexing Mountain Rural Tourism Area is located in Dongsheng Village, Jingnan Town, Xingning City, and was upgraded and expanded from the Yuexing Mountain Forest Park. This tourism area centers around Yuexing Mountain Forest Park, connecting distinctive attractions such as Dongshan Temple, the Ancient Official Hall, and the Plum Blossom Slope. …
Xihexi Hakka Cultural Tourism Industrial Park is located in Lanpai Village, Yonghe Town, Xingning City. It is a comprehensive industrial park themed around Hakka culture, integrating tourism, leisure, sports, and vacation. It is developed based on the concept of “one core, two forms, three characteristics, four sectors, and five firsts.” The “one core” refers to the Hakka lantern culture, with the construction of a “…”
The Jinshi Residence, located in Tangyi Village, Nipai Town, was first built in the 25th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1760) and took 50 years to complete over two generations. It is a three-hall, eight-wing, two-enclosure enclosed dragon house, plus an additional wing with six study rooms, covering a total area of nearly 22,000 square meters. The main structure is 150 meters wide and 108.9 meters deep, with a built-up area…
Shanshuwei, located in Shiziping Village, Luogang Town, Xingning City, was first built in the 10th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1884). It is a walled village complex consisting of four halls, four wings, and four corner towers, covering a total area of 4,390 square meters. The main structure is 74.1 meters wide and 49.1 meters deep, occupying a built-up area of 3,638 square meters. It features 20 halls, 354 rooms...
Li Hemu was built in the sixth year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1881 AD). It is a semi-circular weiwu (enclosed round house) with three halls, six wings, and three enclosures, and is one of the “Top Ten Ancient Residential Buildings in Xingning.” The residence has nine halls, 112 rooms, and tulous (watchtowers) on both sides. The layout is well-planned, with appropriately sized courtyards distributed throughout to ensure good lighting. The upper, middle, and lower halls...
The former residence of He Tianjiong is located in Xinqun Village, Shimashi Town, Xingning County. It is a traditional Japanese-style building named Wuhēzhāi, also known as Tiānjiǒng Lóu. Built in 1920, it faces south with an area of 250 square meters. The overall structure consists of three buildings with two stories, built from stone with wooden rafters and a tiled roof, housing 2 halls and 8 rooms. In front of the entrance are ancient cypresses planted by He Tianjiong himself and...