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FW: hakka: Travel to Mei Xian
A recent trip to Meixian by a Hakka. The Fa Kiow Tai Ha(Oversea Chinese
Plaza) used to be the center piece in a plaza fashion. I guess progress does
make that place "aged".
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ivy Lai [SMTP:laii@smtp.gc.ca]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:31 PM
> To: Teoh, Jonathan
> Subject: Re: hakka: Travel to Mei Xian
>
> Hi Jonathan,
>
> Just came back from MeiXian. The visit was a big success. Five people in
> our
> group went to their "lao vook" and we enjoyed it very much. We
> particularly
> enjoyed the fact that everybody understood us and we ate the hakka choy
> that we
> aren't able to find here (fu mak, mi mak) and the rice wine "niong chui"
> was
> just so fragrant and delicious.
>
> The hotel we stayed at was not great (Fa Kiow Tai Ha). The lobby and
> entrance
> looked grand but the rooms were musty and mildewy. We were later told
> that
> there are newer hotels in better conditions.
>
> We were all surprised to discover a prosperous town with new developments
> everywhere and we were even given a tour of "millionnaires' row" with
> splendid
> villas. At night we took a three wheeler type of taxi for a grand tour of
> the
> boulevards. There were people enjoying themselves, drinking beer and
> relaxing
> on the sidewalks cafés. It was hard for the driver of the three wheeler
> as she
> had to pedal so hard to carry us "well fed north americans". In
> hindsight, we
> should each have taken a "three wheeler" instead of travelling two in one.
>
> We finally decided to take the bus from HK toMei Xian as it was more
> direct and
> returned to HK by train. FYI, the bus terminal is located in an annex to
> the BP
> International house on Austin Road. The bus ticket is 220 HK$ one way.
> It is
> better to obtain the ticket the day before and the wicket closes at 6 p.m.
> everyday. The bus leaves at 7h30 every morning and reaches MeiXian at
> 4h30 in
> the afternoon. We stopped Midway for lunch (prearranged menu) for 35
> Renminbi
> each person. The food was quite good. We all found the coach comfortable
> and
> the route scenic. I would recommend that mode of transportation.
>
> That's all for now.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ivy
>
>
>
> "Teoh, Jonathan" wrote:
>
> > Depending on the season, sometime a morning train to MeiXian will be
> added.
> > The return trip from MeiXian to Zhenshen is a night ride. By the time
> it
> > reach ShenZhen, it is close to morning. The train #252 leave around
> 2:50pm
> > and arrive MeiXian around 10:30pm. There are also motels next to railway
> > station if you don't have relative pick you up and you don't want to
> enter
> > the city at night. The one I stayed in is pretty decent, about RMB150
> per
> > nite. You do need to walk a bit though to the motel.
> >
> > If you enter ZhenShen in the morning, I suggest you go straight to the
> > railway station, inquire and get your ticket, then rent a place to hold
> your
> > baggage, and shop around the complex in that area. There are many shops
> > selling exotic things, and you need to negotiate the price. Modern
> clothes,
> > traditional clothes, germs, pets, books, VCDs, furniture, tea anything
> you
> > can think of ! If for some reasons you enter the ShenZhen at night and
> would
> > like to spend a nite, you can stay in a hotel in the railway station
> > complex. it is pretty nice. Just walk around the complex area and you
> > should find it. You can get a phone card in the stalls inside the
> railway
> > station so that you can call your friends/relative in China as needed.
> > Also, if you need to change money, as you enter the railway station and
> walk
> > up the staircase, they are plenty of money changer wanting to change
> money
> > with your US dollar, the exchange rate is competitive. Alternatively,
> you
> > can change it in Hong Kong bank or small amount of money in the airport.
> >
> > You will take a subway ride from Hong Kong to Lo Hu(the station
> connecting
> > with ShenZhen). As you enter ShenZhen from Hong Kong, you will go
> upstairs
> > for custom clearing, and then go down stair to ground level again, at
> this
> > time, you are in ShenZhen. At the ground level, you can walk straight,
> > passing rows of shop houses, and the railway station is right infront of
> > you. If you turn right instead of going straight, there will be plenty
> of
> > taxis. This will give you a sense of direction. The railway station is
> just
> > 100-200 feet away.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Ivy Lai [SMTP:laii@smtp.gc.ca]
> > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 8:45 AM
> > > To: Teoh, Jonathan
> > > Subject: Re: hakka: Travel to Mei Xian
> > >
> > > Jonathan,
> > >
> > > Many thanks for your info. That is really helpful. Besides the
> 2.50pm
> > > train
> > > from Shenzhen, is there any other train during the day or evening and
> what
> > > is
> > > the travelling time?
> > >
> > > Ivy
> > >
> > >
> > > "Teoh, Jonathan" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Immediately crossing the border into ShenZhen, the railway station
> is
> > > right
> > > > next to the custom entry. You can take the daily train( #252), I
> believe
> > > the
> > > > train leave at 2:50pm. If you have not been to China, the train ride
> is
> > > much
> > > > better and convenient than the bus ride. You can also ask for a
> > > "bedroom"
> > > > seat which is about RMB120 or less than 15 US dollar. It is worth
> it
> > > for
> > > > the first time visit to China. After you are familiar with the
> place, a
> > > bus
> > > > ride(RMB40) etc is also an option to consider.
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: S. L . Lee [SMTP:sllee@asiawind.com]
> > > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 12:42 AM
> > > > > To: laii@smtp.gc.ca
> > > > > Cc: fhakka@asiawind.com; hakka@brooklaw.edu
> > > > > Subject: hakka: Travel to Mei Xian
> > > > >
> > > > > Ivy,
> > > > >
> > > > > Someone mentioned this before at this forum that the airport in
> > > Meixian is
> > > > > now an option. The other route is by bus from Guangzhou. Don't
> know if
> > > > > Shenzhen has bus too. You need to go via Hong Kong any way. The
> best
> > > is
> > > > > to
> > > > > find out more from the China Travel Agency in Hong Kong. Try the
> > > following
> > > > > website (in GB font):
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.hakkas.com/ - Many links with some Meixian info too
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.mjq.sti.gd.cn/ - Meixian website has a email address.
> Try
> > > > > writing
> > > > > to them (in GB if you can)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > SL Lee
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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