I checked in at the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages Scenic Area.

Check-in time: Mar 27, 2025 Preliminary preparations • Tickets: Can be purchased on the official website or travel platforms. Combined tickets are usually more cost-effective, such as the combined ticket for Li Garden + Zili Village, which costs CNY 145/person. • Transportation: Self-driving is more convenient. The scenic area has a parking lot, CNY 10/car for small cars and CNY 20/car for large cars. If you choose public transportation, you can first go to Kaiping South Railway Station, and then transfer to a shuttle bus or take a taxi to the scenic area. • Accommodation: You can choose to stay in a homestay in Tangkou Town, such as Wufuli Homestay, which is surrounded by rice paddies and has a beautiful environment. Attraction Introduction • Zili Village Diaolou Cluster: There are 15 diaolou towers with different styles, complementing each other with ponds, rice fields, and other features, creating beautiful idyllic scenery. Among them, Mingshi Tower is the essence. Built in 1925, it has luxurious interior decoration. You can overlook the panoramic view of Zili Village from the top of the tower. • Li Garden: A garden villa built by Xie Weili, an overseas Chinese who returned from America, in the 20th century. It combines classical gardens with European and American villa features. There are large gardens, small gardens, and villa areas in the garden, creating a scene within a scene. • Majianglong Diaolou Cluster: Five natural villages are distributed among the green mountains and rivers. Diaolou towers and Lu-style villas are scattered among the ancient forests and bamboos, just like a paradise. • Ruishi Tower in Jinjiangli: Known as the "No. 1 Tower in Kaiping," it is a typical example of a perfect combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles. It is also the tallest and most beautiful existing diaolou tower in Kaiping. Food Recommendations • Chikan Tofu Corner: A combination of tofu and meat filling, with a crispy outer layer and a tender inner filling. • Kaiping Clay Pot Rice: Cooked with traditional firewood, the rice grains are distinct, and the rice crust is crispy. It is paired with ingredients such as eel and beef, creating a rich aroma. • Lily Dumplings: Small and exquisite in appearance, sweet and chewy in taste, they are a specialty of Baihe Town. Travel Routes • One-day tour: Li Garden - Zili Village Diaolou Cluster - Chikan Ancient Town. Visit Li Garden in the morning to enjoy the scenery of the garden villa; go to Zili Village Diaolou Cluster in the afternoon to experience the unique charm of the diaolou towers; and go to Chikan Ancient Town in the evening to enjoy the night view of the ancient town and taste the local cuisine. • Two-day tour: Day 1: Li Garden - Zili Village Diaolou Cluster - Tangkou Town. Day 2: Ruishi Tower in Jinjiangli - Majianglong Diaolou Cluster.