Chikan Ancient Town
A riverside town plenty of cinematic nostalgia and overseas Chinese history
- City
- Jiangmen
- Address
- Chikan Ancient Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province
- Official website
- https://www.chikantown.com/en
Located along the Tan River in Kaiping, Chikan Ancient Town is one of the most atmospheric historic towns in Guangdong. With a history of over 350 years, it flourished as a trading hub and a hometown for many overseas Chinese.
The town is famous for its long rows of qilou stretching along the riverbanks, creating a special streetscape that blends Chinese and Western architectural influences under a nostalgic atmosphere making it a specific place for filmmakers.
One of the largest clusters of qilou buildings in China
- Covered walkways lining both sides of the river
- Elegant façades with Southeast Asian and European touches
- A nostalgic setting often used in films and TV dramas (vintage shop signs, old teahouses and markets)
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Many buildings were funded by emigrants returning from Southeast Asia, giving the town a cosmopolitan character.
What to Do
- Walk along the arcade streets & take photos by the river
- Explore historic shops and old residences
- Enjoy local Cantonese flavors and tea
### Nearby Attractions
- Kaiping Diaolou
- Li Garden : a beautiful Chinese-Western garden estate
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