Tour Highlights
Explore the UNESCO-listed Kaiping Diaolou: Visit the watchtowers and fortified residences of Zili Village, where Chinese and Western architectural influences reflect the history of overseas Chinese communities.
Discover the Elegant Li Garden: Explore a distinctive garden combining traditional Chinese landscaping with Western architectural elements, built by an overseas Chinese family in the early 20th century.
Stroll Through Historic Chikan Old Town: Discover traditional streets, historic buildings, and the distinctive atmosphere of a town shaped by local commerce and overseas Chinese heritage.
Enjoy a Private Day Trip from Guangzhou: Travel comfortably to Kaiping and back in a private air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, with entrance tickets and lunch included.
Duration: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Meals: Lunch
In the morning, meet your guide at the hotel and take a 2.5-hour car ride to Kaiping. The pillbox-like houses in Kaiping County, called Diaolou in Chinese, were listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2007. First built in the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), these multi-storied houses were built as small fortresses and watch towers for protection. You will visit the Diaolou in Zili Village.
After lunch, head to the Liyuan Garden. Built in 1926, this garden holds a combination of traditional Chinese landscaping as well as western architectural style.
Then, pay a visit to the Chi Kan Old Town. With its traditional architecture and beautiful views, the town is now a popular place for movie and television drama shoots.
Later, transfer back to your hotel in Guangzhou.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What can I see on the Kaiping Diaolou & Villages Private Day Tour?
A: The tour includes Zili Village, known for its historic diaolou watchtowers and fortified residences, Li Garden, which combines Chinese and Western garden design, and Chikan Old Town, known for its historic streets and architecture.
Q: What are Kaiping Diaolou, and why are they significant?
A: Kaiping Diaolou are multi-storey fortified towers that combine Chinese and Western architectural influences. Built for residential use and protection, they reflect the history of Kaiping's overseas Chinese communities. The Kaiping Diaolou and Villages were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007.
Q: What is special about Li Garden?
A: Built in the early 20th century by an overseas Chinese family, Li Garden combines traditional Chinese landscaping with Western architectural features. Its gardens, residences, and decorative details reflect the cultural exchange that shaped Kaiping's heritage.
Q: What can I experience in Chikan Old Town?
A: Chikan Old Town offers an opportunity to explore historic streets, traditional architecture, and the local heritage of Kaiping. It provides a different perspective on the region's history beyond its famous diaolou.
Q: Is this a private tour from Guangzhou?
A: Yes. The tour includes private air-conditioned transportation, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in Guangzhou. The journey to Kaiping takes approximately 2.5 hours each way, depending on traffic.
Q: Are lunch and entrance tickets included?
A: Yes. Lunch and entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary are included, along with private transportation and an English-speaking guide.
Q: Is it possible to visit all three attractions in one day?
A: Yes. The itinerary is planned as a full-day excursion from Guangzhou, generally from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As travel between Guangzhou and Kaiping takes several hours in total, the time available at each attraction depends on traffic and the day's schedule.
Q: Can I customize the itinerary or visit other destinations?
A: Yes. CITS offers tailor-made travel services according to your interests and schedule. You can request additional attractions in Kaiping or Guangzhou, extend your stay, or arrange travel to other destinations in China, subject to availability and additional charges.
-- Private tour guide
-- Private air-conditioned car or coach
-- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
-- Entrance tickets as listed
-- Lunch as listed
-- Any flight and train ticket
-- Hotel fee
-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
-- Tips for guides and drivers
-- Travel insurance
-- China Visa