{"id":2482,"date":"2026-05-25T16:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T17:16:23","slug":"kaiping-diaolou-chikan-ancient-town-tour-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/kaiping-diaolou-chikan-ancient-town-tour-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Trip in China: Kaiping Diaolou Chikan Ancient Town Tour Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9513335314800507\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>I studied world history when I was still in secondary school in Singapore. It brought me a special interest in history, architecture, and cultural relics. Historical buildings must be experienced in person to truly feel the local culture and the stories of the past. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kaiping Diaolou is relatively close to Hong Kong. Traveling there by car from Hong Kong or on a free-and-easy trip is very convenient. If time feels too tight, you can plan for three days and two nights: spend the first evening in Kaiping City, visit the Diaolou on the second day, and return on the third day. Below is a simple two days one night guide to Kaiping Diaolou and Chikan Ancient Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The emergence of the Diaolou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is related to geography and public security. Because Kaiping often experiences floods after heavy rain, and the area lies at the border of four states, it is nicknamed \u201cthe land of four no-governance\u201d. The Diaolou towers were built to defend against floods and bandits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit at any time. Around February each year, there is a chance to see a vast sea of rapeseed flowers. The blooming period only lasts about two weeks before the flowers are harvested, so you\u2019ll need to plan carefully to catch them. In this case, it\u2019s usually recommended to set out early in the morning, as taking photos will take quite a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving from Hong Kong is not far. From Zhuhai to Kaiping takes less than two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Hong Kong to Kaiping City, you can currently travel via the Hong Kong\u2013Zhuhai\u2013Macau Bridge to Zhuhai, then transfer to a bus to Kaiping City or take a Didi ride directly to Chikan Ancient Town. Another option is to take the China Travel Service bus (Jiangmen \u2013 Kaiping RT-Mart) or the Huan Dao bus (Jiangmen \u2013 Kaiping City).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel to Kaiping City first, you can transfer to public bus route 6 or routes 13 \/ 9 to reach your destination. Unless you want to experience the local bus culture, it\u2019s generally recommended to take a taxi directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bus.jpg 612w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bus-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diaolou Sightseeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A single pass ticket grants access to all attractions, including: Li Garden, Zili Village, Majianglong, Jinjiangli, and Nanlou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the attractions are scattered in different locations, travelers are advised to hire a car to tour the scenic areas. Although there are cycling routes, we eventually chose to hire a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are driving, the route can be: Chikan Ancient Town \u2192 Majianglong Diaolou \u2192 Jinjiangli Diaolou \u2192 Li Garden \u2192 Zili Village \u2192 Nanlou<br>More detailed routes can be found in the map. Fang\u2019s Lantern Tower \/ Fuheli is a good spot to capture the sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" data-id=\"2447\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u8d64\u574e\u53e4\u93ae1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u8d64\u574e\u53e4\u93ae1.jpg 537w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u8d64\u574e\u53e4\u93ae1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" data-id=\"2448\" 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size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" data-id=\"2450\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u9326\u6c5f\u91cc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u9326\u6c5f\u91cc.jpg 537w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u9326\u6c5f\u91cc-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" data-id=\"2451\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7acb\u5712.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7acb\u5712.jpg 537w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7acb\u5712-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" 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https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u958b\u5e73\u5357\u6a13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u958b\u5e73\u5357\u6a13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"648\" data-id=\"2452\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Area-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Area-Map.jpg 432w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Area-Map-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2455\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lunch-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lunch-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lunch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lunch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lunch-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lunch-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u9ec3\u9c54\u7172\u4ed4\u98ef<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have lunch inside Zili Village. A must-try dish is the Yellow Eel Claypot Rice \u2014 it\u2019s truly delicious. Many shops sell it, but the one cooked by a local in Zili Village is exceptionally good. Compared with the food in Chikan Ancient Town, it feels like two completely different worlds. The food in Chikan is extremely salty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other local delicacies include: Kaiping Roast Pork (\u958b\u5e73\u71d2\u8089), Tofu Cubes (\u8c46\u8150\u89d2), Mustard Greens (\u82a5\u83dc), Sand Ginger Chicken (\u6c99\u59dc\u96de), and dim sum such as White Rabbit Dumplings (\u767d\u5154\u9903), Golden Silk Bird\u2019s Nest Cups (\u91d1\u7d72\u71d5\u5de2\u76de), Crystal Pumpkin Cakes (\u6c34\u6676\u5357\u74dc\u679c), and Thousand-Strand Papaya Pastries (\u5343\u7d72\u6728\u74dc\u9165).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accomodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to stay in Kaiping City, as there are more accommodation options and a wider variety of food choices. If you wish to spend a night in Chikan Ancient Town, you can choose the Diaomin Tribe guesthouse. Take special note that not all rooms have private toilets and bathrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7889\u6c11\u90e8\u843d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7889\u6c11\u90e8\u843d.jpg 648w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7889\u6c11\u90e8\u843d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7889\u6c11\u90e8\u843d2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7889\u6c11\u90e8\u843d2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u7889\u6c11\u90e8\u843d2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other related article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-> <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/trip-in-china-dongguan-qiaotou-town-half-day-trip\/\">Sea of flowers at Dong Guan QuaoTou for 2 Days 1 Night<\/a><br>-> <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/qingyuan-chimelong-resort-a-short-trip-even-for-foreigners\/\">Zoo at Qingyuan Chimelong Resort for 2 Days 1 Night<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-> <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/category\/trip\/\">Other Global Tour Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I studied world history when I was still in secondary school in Singapore. It brought me a special interest in history, architecture, and cultural relics. Historical buildings must be experienced in person to truly feel the local culture and the stories of the past. 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