Jiangmen
The Capital of Overseas Chinese.
Why Visit Jiangmen?
📍 Located in western Guangdong Province, about one hour from Guangzhou by high-speed rail, Jiangmen is celebrated as the “hometown of overseas Chinese.”
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Shaped by centuries of migration, Jiangmen blends Chinese traditions with global influences, most famously in the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with the enchanting Bird Paradise Wetland Park, immortalized in Chinese literature, the city offers cultural marvels and natural escapes found nowhere else.
Top Things to Do
🏛️ Culture & Heritage
Kaiping Diaolou & Villages (UNESCO) – Over 1,800 fortified watchtowers built by returning overseas Chinese in the 19th–20th centuries. These extraordinary structures blend Chinese and Western styles, with clusters at Zili, Majianglong, and Jinjiangli forming one of the world’s most unique architectural landscapes.
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Chikan Ancient Town – Along the Tan River, more than 600 arcaded shophouses stretch for 300 meters, built with overseas Chinese influence. Highlights include the Guan and Situ clan libraries, and the town’s fame as the filming location of the movie Let the Bullets Fly.
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🌿 Nature & Scenery
Bird Paradise Wetland Park – Immortalized by writer Ba Jin, this wetland features a 400-year-old banyan tree that forms a “forest on water,” home to thousands of egrets and herons. Sunrise and sunset are the best times for birdwatching.
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Shangchuan & Xiachuan Islands – Among the “Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands in Guangdong,” known for their crystal beaches and laid-back coastal charm.
Gulao Village – A rare architectural jewel of Lingnan, where stilted waterside houses create a tranquil lakefront scene.
🎡 Wellness & Leisure
Sanhe Hot Spring – Praised as “Guangdong’s No.1 Spring,” a historic retreat offering relaxation in naturally rich thermal waters.
🍽️ Culinary Delights
Xinhui Chenpi (Dried Tangerine Peel) – A national geographic indication product, prized worldwide as spice, condiment, and herbal medicine.
Gujing Roast Goose (Xinhui)
Duruan Bitter Melon Banquet
Chikan Claypot Rice
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🚦 Practical Travel Info
Air:
The nearest airports are Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Zhuhai Jinwan Airport and Hong Kong International Airport.
High-Speed Rail:
Jiangmen East Station
Jiangmen Station
Long-Distance Bus
City Transport:
Public bus, taxi