Authentic Heritage of Jiangmen: Sanshisan Xu Street, Qimingli & Aged Chenpi
Overseas Chinese Hometown · Historic Pier Steps, Cult-Favorite Pork Knuckle Noodles & Dried Tangerine Peel
Beyond its viral fame from the hit drama The Knockout, Jiangmen’s Changdi district remains the 600-year-old soul of this overseas Chinese capital. Explore historic river stone steps, Qimingli brick mansions, and aged Chenpi.
In Jiangmen’s Pengjiang District, time stands still along the Changdi waterfront. Known as Sanshisan Xu Street after its 33-step stone river pier constructed during the Guangxu era of the Qing dynasty, this area marks the historic origin of the city.
The 33 Stone Steps & Pork Knuckle Noodles
Ascending the worn stone steps leads into an atmospheric maze of shophouses and traditional barbershops. Stop at a local eatery for a piping bowl of braised pork knuckle noodles in rich Cantonese broth.
Qimingli: Revitalized Overseas Chinese Mansions
A short walk away lies Qimingli, founded in 1914 by returnee overseas Chinese families. Shaded by century-old banyans, its grey-brick mansions now host artisanal ceramic workshops, specialty vinyl cafes, and heritage galleries.
Xinhui Aged Tangerine Peel (Chenpi)
Jiangmen is world-renowned for Xinhui Chenpi (sun-cured aged citrus peel). Indulge in slow-simmered duck soup with 15-year-aged peel and velvety Chenpi red bean paste dessert.
High-Speed Rail: Jiangmen East Station or Jiangmen Station (15 mins by taxi to Changdi Square). Driving: Guangzhou-Zhongshan-Jiangmen Expressway.
Visit between 07:00 and 09:00 for golden morning light and quiet streetscapes; try freshly steamed rice rolls at historic Heji Changfen.