From Guangzhou: Kaiping UNESCO Watchtowers & Ancient Village Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore Kaiping and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaiping Diaolou and Villages. Visit the peaceful countryside landscapes of Kaiping, with its historic villages and unique watchtowers featuring a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles. These remarkable buildings reflect Kaiping’s historical connections with the world and preserve the stories of overseas Chinese communities. For overseas Chinese travelers looking to trace their family roots, we can assist in arranging a personalized tour visit.

• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off from Guangzhou to Kaiping.
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaiping Diaolou and Villages.
• Admire watchtowers blending Chinese and Western architectural styles.
• Discover the overseas Chinese stories behind Kaiping’s unique heritage.
• Explore your family roots through a personalized heritage experience.

What's Included

Transfer by reliable driver and air-conditioned vehicle
Chinese lunch at local restaurant
Private tour accompanied by friendly and experienced English-speaking tour guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kaiping Garden

    Your tour guide, driver, and car will pick you up from your hotel lobby at around 9 am and start this full-day tour. First stop is Kaiping Garden, a privately owned garden with fusion architecture style of traditional Chinese, European, and Water town features.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Watchtower Group of Zili Village

    Continuing to Military Watchtower in Zili Village of Kaiping County where you will see tall multi-storied buildings that were listed as UNESCO's World Heritage since 2007 as well as 35th World Heritage Site in China. These old buildings were built mostly at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the 20th century when ethnic warfare, village battles, wars, bandits and the lawlessness tormented this area of Guangdong Province.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    After lunch, visit Chikan Ancient Village to see arcade houses that have a long history but well preserved. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in central Guangzhou where this tour concluded.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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