Meizhou is located in the northeast of Guangdong Province, at the southern foot of Wuling Mountain, at the junction of Guangxi, Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces, bordering Wuping, Shanghang, Yongding and Pinghe in Fujian Province in the northeast, Xunwu County in Jiangxi Province in the northwest, Longchuan and Zijin County in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province in the west, Luhe County, Rongcheng District and Jiexi County in Shanwei City in the southwest and south, and Chaoan County and Jiexi County in Chaozhou City in the southeast. It governs six counties including Meijiang District, Meixian County, Jiaoling County, dapu county, Fengshun County, Wuhua County and peace county, and 1 belongs to xingning city.

There are few mountains in Meizhou, and there is a saying that "eight mountains, one water and one field". Area 1.58 million square kilometers, population of more than 4.6 million. Meizhou is a national historical and cultural city, with the reputation of "hometown of culture, hometown of overseas Chinese and hometown of football" and is famous for its developed culture and education.

Meizhou has a long history. From the Southern Han Dynasty to the Northern Song Dynasty and then to Meizhou, the Qing Dynasty set up Jiaying House in Zhili. 1949, Xingmei District was established in June, 5438+00, merged into Shantou District in August, 1952, Meixian District was established in June, 5438+0965, and later changed to Meixian District, which was transformed into Meizhou City in June, 5438+0988. Meizhou is now one of the famous historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council.