How to Explore Yan Nan Fei Tea Plantation in Meizhou, Guangdong?

Just a couple of years ago, traveling from Guangzhou to Meizhou felt like a long journey, taking over 5 hours by car. But now, transportation has become incredibly convenient! You can take the Fuxing high-speed train from Guangzhou East Station to Meizhou West Station in just 1 hour and 50 minutes, followed by a 40-minute drive to Yan Nan Fei—Meixian District’s only 5A-rated scenic spot.

Spanning thousands of acres of tea fields, surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, the environment here is absolutely stunning—it’s practically the backyard garden for residents of the Greater Bay Area! Perfect for a weekend getaway!

✔️ What can you do at the tea plantation?
➡️ Originally just a tea factory, the breathtaking scenery led locals to urge the owner to develop it into a scenic area. Now, it’s not just a tea factory but also features hotels, restaurants, and other facilities. Yan Nan Fei has been a tourist destination for 30 years, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Here, you can stay and dine amidst the tea fields, enjoying a serene mountain retreat.

➡️ During the day, strike a pose on the terraced tea fields—now even more picturesque with blooming flame trees adding red hues to the greenery. Admire the tea mountains, watch tea ceremonies, savor fine teas, and experience intangible cultural heritage. Yan Nan Fei is famous for its Oolong Dan Cong tea! The visitor center offers ceramics, tea sets, and local Meizhou specialties for shopping.

➡️ At Weilong Restaurant, you can enjoy authentic Hakka cuisine while watching cultural performances.

➡️ Fishing enthusiasts, don’t forget your rods—there’s even a fishing platform in the tea fields!

➡️ The scenic area also includes Qiaoxi Ancient Charm, a Hakka cultural preservation zone with 16 well-preserved traditional Hakka houses dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Savor Hakka dishes, explore Hakka architecture, and immerse yourself in Hakka culture.

📍 Address: Yan Nan Fei Tea Plantation Scenic Area, Yan Yang Town, Meixian District, Meizhou City, Guangdong
🚴 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Meizhou West Station, then a taxi or drive to Yan Nan Fei (paid shuttle services available). Bus No. 17 from Meixian also goes directly to the scenic area. The site is about 30 km from Meixian Airport.
🏨 Accommodation: Weilong Hotel within Yan Nan Fei Tea Plantation
☕️ Dining: Weilong Restaurant (next to the hotel)

Post by SparkGlimm9 | Jun 15, 2025