Kaiping Village Day Tour with Chinese Style Lunch - Private Transfers

Travel in comfort from your hotel in a private vehicle with an expert English speaking guide from Guangzhou to the charming hold of Kaiping in the southwest region of the Pearl River.

Kaiping is famous for its multifunctional styled houses called Diaolou, the unique structures are an amalgamation of Chinese as well as foreign architecture. Your expert guide walks you through the Diaolou which was originally built as a defense house or a watchtower during the Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty. These structures are reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman flavors blended with Gothic, Islamic, Baroque and Rococo styles.

Head next to Zili Village, about 12kms from Kaiping, to the culturally significant town of Tangkou. Zili Village features some of the most beautiful, well preserved and densely positioned buildings. Fifteen houses in existence in this village are all ranked as cultural relics of national importance under the protection of the state. Stroll past Mingshilou, a five-storey residential house built in 1925 which is the most posh building in the locality.

Admire the incredible architecture of this hexagonal observation tower built in armored concrete. Fully furnished with complete living facilities on the inside, the outside of the house features solid iron doors and windows and is fondly called the Swallow Nest by locals. Dive into some delicious Chinese style lunch at local restaurants and enjoy staple delicacies before heading to the next destination on the itinerary.

Final stop on the tour leads you to Chikan Town, where you enjoy Yinglonglou the Dragon Meeting Tower. Originally constructed during the Ming Dynasty, the design, style and construction of this house is solely inspired by Chinese architecture and free from any western influences.

After feasting your senses on the incredible architectural marvels of Kaiping, hop back into a private vehicle and enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel in Guangzhou.