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#chinatravelitinerary – China’s Forgotten Castles (A UNESCO-listed town with over 1,800 castle-like watchtowers! 🏰 Perfect for history lovers & unique architecture fans. ✨) 🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Ancient Villages ✈️ Flight: Bangkok (BKK) → Guangzhou (CAN) (~3 hrs) 🚗 Drive to Kaiping (~2 hrs) 🏡 Stay at a Heritage Guesthouse 🏯 Afternoon: Visit the Famous Diaolou Towers 📸 These fortress-like mansions were built by overseas Chinese centuries ago! 🚶♀️ Explore Zili Village & Its Beautiful Stone Bridges 🍽️ Dinner: Traditional Cantonese Food 🐖 Braised Pork Belly with Plum Sauce 🥢 Steamed River Fish 🌙 Evening: Relax at a Rooftop Café Overlooking the Old Town 🗓️ Day 2: Secret Mansions & River Walks 🌞 Morning: Visit the Li Garden Mansion – A grand European-style house with Chinese courtyards! 🚶♀️ Afternoon: Walk Along the Tan River – Old piers, wooden boats & stunning reflections! 🚗 Drive back to Guangzhou & Fly Home ✈️
Posted: Mar 5, 2025
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