1-Day Guangzhou to Kaiping Diaolou Heritage
Embark on a private 10-hour tour from Guangzhou to explore the unique cultural heritage of Kaiping, Zili, and Chikan Old Town. Begin your journey by visiting the famous Kaiping Diaolous, the multi-story watchtowers that stand tall in the fields and villages, reflecting a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles. These historical structures, built to protect against bandits, offer a glimpse into the region’s storied past.
Next, explore the elegant Liyuan Garden, a blend of traditional Chinese garden aesthetics with Western architectural elements. Stroll through its tranquil pathways, admire the intricate designs, and enjoy the serene ambiance.
Conclude your tour with a visit to Chikan Old Town, where you’ll find 1920s Western-inspired houses lining the streets. These well-preserved buildings offer a fascinating look at the fusion of Eastern and Western influences that shaped this historic town.
With private transport and personalized service, this tour provides a comfortable and enriching experience, allowing you to discover the unique charm of Kaiping and its surroundings at your own pace.
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
These Diaolou are old houses built by overseas Chinese for their families. It is a cultural heritage site, and the attractions included for the tour are Zili Village, Li Garden and Ma-Xianglong Village. At 8:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby of the centrally located Guangzhou hotel. Then, you will take a private vehicle for about 2 hours to Kaiping. Upon arrival, you will visit Zili Village firstly. It is the best preserved Diaolou (Watch Towers) villages that are listed as cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2007. Zili Village is the most popular site for its scenery and numbers of Diaolous. You can walk up some of the towers to view the quiet countryside. Kaiping Diaolou and Villages were built by overseas Kaiping people during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Liyuan Garden is the best one with its nice buildings and gardens, and it is nice to wander around the gardens. After lunch, you will head to the most beautiful village in China, Ma-Xianglong Village, where you will view the old houses spreading our in the green bamboos. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guangzhou where this day tour concludes.
- Private 10-hour Kaiping, Zili, and Chikan Old Town tour from Guangzhou
- See Kaiping’s multi-story watchtowers (diaolous) in the fields and villages
- Explore the Liyuan Garden and Chikan Old Town, with its 1920s Western-inspired houses
- Group Restrictions: infant : Age 1–2 adult : Age 3–85
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