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Centuries of Transpacific Heritage · Fortified Watchtowers, Arcade Tramways & Claypot Rice
Home to Guangdong’s sole UNESCO World Heritage site, Kaiping boasts thousands of multi-story fortified towers blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Lingnan architecture amid lush paddy landscapes.
Visit an ancient village built by imperial descendants and cycle through the forest on the Jianghai Cloud Trail
Jiangmen is more than just the capital of overseas Chinese and its famous watchtowers. Take a ferry to Xiachuan Island for a Hawaiian-style beach getaway; explore Fushi Village, home to Song Dynasty royal descendants; discover a village built entirely of river stones in Enping; and walk the 20-kilometer elevated Jianghai Cloud Trail.
Dive deep into the natural and cultural secrets of Heshan, Enping, and Taishan
Jiangmen is more than just the famous Kaiping Diaolou. In this vast region, you can overlook the Xijiang River from Dayan Mountain, soak up scholarly history at the Xiema Juren Village, and watch the sunset on the pristine shores of Langqin Bay. Join us on an off-the-beaten-path discovery.
Discover the heart of China's top overseas hometown, natural hot springs, and island beaches
Jiangmen is more than just the Kaiping Diaolou. Learn the tearful yet glorious history of overseas Chinese at the Wuyi Museum, take a boat through the "Venice of Lingnan" at Gulao Water Town, relax in Enping's forest hot springs, and trace the Maritime Silk Road on Shangchuan Island.
Explore the GBA's only UNESCO World Heritage Site and the legacy of overseas Chinese
Scattered across the countryside of Kaiping, Jiangmen, are thousands of unique fortress-towers (Diaolou) blending Eastern and Western architecture. Built a century ago by overseas Chinese to defend their hometowns, this journey offers a magical realist look into history.
Beyond the Diaolou: Unlocking century-old banyans, rare hot springs, and island resorts
When mentioning Jiangmen, most think of the UNESCO Kaiping Diaolou. But the charm of China's primary hometown of overseas Chinese extends far beyond. From the literary "Bird Paradise" to the highly prized Xinhui tangerine peel, Jiangmen's ecology and produce are incredibly rich.
From the UNESCO Kaiping Diaolou to the Seven Star Crags
In the GBA tourism map, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing are low-key treasures. Explore the dramatic fusion of Eastern and Western architecture in the homeland of overseas Chinese, then find zen amidst pristine lakes and karst mountains.
Romanesque Arcades of "Let the Bullets Fly" and the 400-Year-Old Banyan Tree Maze
Revered as China's primary diaspora hometown, Jiangmen offers incredible contrasts. From the Romanesque arcade plaza of Meijia Courtyard to the ecological miracle of a single 400-year-old banyan tree housing thousands of birds.
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.