Meizhou Hakka Culture: Ancient Villages & Tea Plantations in China

We spent the day deep in the countryside of Meizhou, exploring the roots of China’s unique Hakka culture. From thousand-year-old temples and ancient villages of the Ming and Qing dynasties to tea plantations high in the mountains, this vlog takes you into a world that feels almost frozen in time. Along the way we joined locals for tea, uncovered the meaning behind the “life and death tree,” learned how traditional Chinese tea is made, and wandered through restored Hakka houses that still hold the stories of generations past.

This part of China is unlike anywhere we’ve been before—authentic, historic, and full of character. Come explore with us and see why the Hakka people are one of the most fascinating communities in China.