Songkou Ancient Town | Revisiting a forgotten history of Nanyang wandering

If you travel to Meizhou, you might visit Hakka small towns and Huage Tower, but if you miss Songkou Ancient Town, you might leave with a hint of regret. It's not that Songkou Ancient Town has something in particular, on the contrary, it might show you its solitude and dilapidation, but it indeed carries the history of Hakka descendants wandering in Nanyang, being one of the four great ancient towns of Lingnan with a history of over 1200 years.

🚄 Departing from Guangzhou, it takes 3-4 hours by high-speed train/DMU to reach Meizhou, then take a taxi or bus directly to the ancient town
📷 It takes half a day to a full day to tour, but it's not suitable for a cursory visit. You can learn about the history of Songkou Ancient Town, which will enhance your trip. Btw, the arcade alleys are very photogenic
🍲 The fried meatballs are fantastic, the Qi Lu Bing is surprisingly delicious, the stir-fried fish San Fen is also recommended, and there are some Nanyang-style snacks that you can enjoy while strolling around

Post by ReviveAndExplore | Apr 29, 2024