Kaiping｜Let the Bullets Fly Visit the Diaolou Cluster

I learned about the Guangdong Kaiping Diaolou because of the movie 'Let the Bullets Fly'. Finally, I have the chance to see the filming location! Kaiping Diaolou is located in Kaiping City, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. It was officially listed in the 'World Heritage List' in 2007, becoming China's 35th World Heritage site and the first overseas Chinese cultural World Heritage project in China. Diaolou is a special type of rural architecture in China. It is a multi-story tower-style building that integrates defense, residence, and Chinese and Western architectural arts. Its feature is the combination of Chinese and Western residential styles, blending the unique architectural art styles of traditional Chinese rural architecture and Western architecture. ✨ The Diaolou in Kaiping are scattered in different areas. If time is limited, it is recommended to visit the Zili Village Diaolou Cluster. This place is not only the filming location of the movie 'Let the Bullets Fly', but also gives a sense of the pastoral atmosphere of Lingnan. ✨ Not far from Zili Village is Li Garden, a private garden of Xie Weili, an overseas Chinese who lived in the United States. The garden integrates traditional gardening, Western architecture, and the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns, blending Chinese and Western architectural art styles. Compared to the Diaolou, it is more exquisite! Zili Village Diaolou Cluster + Li Garden Combo Ticket: 150 RMB/person (parking fee not included) ✨ Tangkou Market is also a good recommendation. It is a cultural and creative park with small restaurants, cafes, and wall paintings. Many people come to check out the Avant-Garde Tianxia Granary Bookstore. Having visited the Avant-Garde Bookstore in Shaxi, Yunnan, I was intrigued by this store in Kaiping. The Avant-Garde Tianxia Granary Bookstore is transformed from five old granaries, each named after different types of grains: 'Rice Granary', 'Millet Granary', 'Sorghum Granary', 'Wheat Granary', and 'Bean Granary'. These Mongolian yurt-shaped buildings were built in the 1970s and were once granaries for storing grain in the surrounding villages of Tangkou Town, Kaiping. They are grand and magnificent in appearance. The bookstore consists of five large granaries for books and a glass house used as a cafe. You can read, take photos, drink coffee, and buy local cultural and creative products here. ✨ If time permits, you can also arrange to visit: Majianglong Diaolou Cluster, Jinjiangli Diaolou Cluster, Chikan Ancient Town, etc. They have different appearances during the day and night. ✨ It is recommended to drive yourself to visit the Kaiping Diaolou Cluster for convenience. ✨ There are also many characteristic homestays around, which can be checked on platforms in advance. ✨ There are claypot rice, simple meals, etc. around.