The Jianying Memorial Bridge spans the Mei River in central Meizhou, a graceful arc that frames a view of the old city's riverside buildings and the forested hills beyond. Built to honour Marshal Ye Jianying, the bridge is now a pleasant promenade and photography spot rather than a primary transport artery. The combination of the river, the bridge, and the skyline is the most photogenic composition in the city.
The riverside walk along the Mei River north and south of the bridge is pleasant in the cooler months, lined with trees and benches and generally quiet. The old town area on the west bank, behind the bridge approach, has the city's most intact older streetscape.