Kaiping Diaolou, the most beautiful countryside between green mountains and clear water, a one-day tour guide.

Kaiping Diaolou, located in Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, is a representative of Guangzhou architecture and culture. It is a multi-storey tower-style building that integrates defense, residence, and Chinese and Western architectural art. Its characteristic is the combination of Chinese and Western residential buildings, with a variety of styles such as ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and Islam. Kaiping Diaolou and Village Scenic Area, a World Cultural Heritage, including Zili Village Diaolou Group, Majialong Diaolou Group, etc. Among them, Zili Village Diaolou Group consists of 15 Diaolous with different styles and unique shapes. These Diaolous are named after the names or intentions of their founders. The buildings are tall and have obvious foreign architectural characteristics. Majialong Village has been rated as "the most beautiful village in Guangdong". The villages are scattered between green mountains and clear water, with a beautiful ecological environment. In addition, there are tourist attractions such as Liyuan, Chikan Ancient Town, and Chishui Xiangjiang Hot Spring. Zili Village is a cluster of villages, including some small two-story and flat-roofed houses, and 9 Diaolous and 6 Lus. Among them, the most famous is Mingshi Building, which was filmed in "Let the Bullets Fly". You can also visit the building floor by floor and climb to the top. The view from the top is great for taking photos. There is a free scenic shuttle bus from Liyuan to Zili Village. Remember to check the bus schedule and arrive at the shuttle bus station early to wait for the bus. Liyuan, a private garden combining Chinese and Western styles, including several Diaolous and exquisite gardens. The buildings are beautiful, and you can go inside the Diaolous and go upstairs. The interior furniture is preserved as it was at the time. There are many rooms, as well as bathtubs and flush toilets. Liyuan's garden is also very beautiful for taking photos, and the pavilions have a unique style. There are places to eat in and around Liyuan Scenic Area, which can be used as lunch spots. Otherwise, it is inconvenient and time-consuming to go out to find food nearby. Tickets💰: Liyuan + Zili Village package 120 yuan/person. Route✔️: Guangzhou South - Kaiping South Intercity about 1h journey. After getting off at Kaiping South Station, call a car directly to Liyuan, which takes about 35 minutes. As the Diaolous are scattered, it is recommended to charter a car for more than 4 people, usually around 30 yuan/person. You can also take a bus to the scenic spot, with bus fares ranging from 1.5 yuan to 5 yuan. Kaiping City has convenient water and land transportation. Kaiyang Expressway and National Highway 325 run through the entire territory. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to drive from Guangzhou to Kaiping by bus or car. Guangdong Provincial Bus Station (next to Guangzhou Railway Station) to Kaiping Bus, First Class: 6:30 AM, Last Class: 7:30 PM, Every 35 Minutes; Guangzhou Zhongshan Balu Bus Station to Kaiping Bus, First Class: 6:30 AM, Last Class: 8:30 PM, Every 35 Minutes. Accommodation🦋: There are many homestays nearby, which are convenient for travel.