[3] Neolithic age stone tools and pottery have been discovered in dozens of places in the Meixian district of Meizhou.

Ancient kiln sites from the Western Zhou dynasty and bells from the Warring States period were also found.

The original name of Meizhou was Chengxiang (程乡), established under the prefecture of Jingzhou during the Southern Han (917–971).

Though striking typhoons do not affect the area as much as the coast, the mountainous topography means that flooding is a serious concern.

The municipal government, Intermediate Court, CPC office and Public Security Bureau are located in the Jiangnan Subdistrict of the Meijiang District, on the right bank of Mei River.

[10] Meizhou is a communication hub for the three provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi and the bridge connecting the coastal and the inland areas.

[12] The city is served by the regional Meizhou Meixian Airport, with regular air routes to Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

[14] Hakka people are a unique ethnic group of Han Chinese originally from around the Yellow River area, who later migrated south to avoid the chaos of war centuries ago.

Many people in Meizhou emigrated during the last century to earn money for their families, with some returning to build in their hometowns.

Because of its mountainous location, Meizhou has numerous natural scenic areas and good air quality.