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Jiangmen Two-Day Travel Guide

📍 Highlights: Overseas Chinese culture, Diaolou secret spots, hot spring resorts, authentic cuisine 👫 Suitable for: Culture enthusiasts, photography lovers, families with children 💰 Budget allocation: Transportation: 1000 RMB (high-speed rail/self-driving + local car rental) Accommodation: 1500 RMB (hot spring hotel/Diaolou guesthouse) Meals: 1200 RMB (eel rice, dried tangerine peel banquet, seafood) Tickets & experiences: 800 RMB (Diaolou combo ticket, boat tour) Shopping: 500 RMB (dried tangerine peel, cultural souvenirs) 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Kaiping Diaolou & Chikan Ancient Town 🚄 Morning: Arrive in Jiangmen Take high-speed rail to Kaiping South Station, then car rental to Zili Village (30 minutes) Check in at Diaomin Tribe Guesthouse or hot spring resort hotel 🍲 Noon: Overseas Chinese specialty cuisine Recommended restaurants: Echeng (traditional roast goose, eel rice) Qiaoxiang Renjia (dried tangerine peel ribs, tofu puffs) 🏰 Afternoon: World Cultural Heritage tour Zili Village Diaolou cluster (filming location of "Let the Bullets Fly," combo ticket 150 RMB) Liyuan Garden (Lingnan garden + Diaolou, ticket 100 RMB) Chikan Ancient Town (century-old arcade street, free photo area) 🌉 Evening: Tan River night cruise Take a boat for Tan River night cruise (light show + overseas Chinese stories narration) Dinner recommendation: Chikan Ancient Town claypot rice or Magang rice noodles 🌙 Night: Diaolou nightscape / hot spring relaxation Photograph Diaolou starry night or experience Shanquanwan hot springs Day 2: Gulao Water Town & Dried Tangerine Peel Culture 🚤 Morning: Lingnan Venice Head to Gulao Water Town (boat tour 60 RMB, shuttle through Sangji fish ponds) Experience Wing Chun wooden dummy (hometown of Leung Jan) 🍊 Noon: Dried tangerine peel themed banquet Recommended: Ligong Dried Tangerine Peel Banquet Restaurant (dried tangerine peel duck, dried tangerine peel tomato) 🏯 Afternoon: In-depth cultural experience Xinhui Dried Tangerine Peel Village (DIY dried tangerine peel, taste aged tangerine pu'er tea) Leung Kai Chiu Former Residence (modern celebrity memorial hall, free) ✈️ Evening: Return trip Return from Jiangmen East Station or Xinhui Station 💡 Travel tips ✔ Transportation: Diaolou attractions are scattered; car rental (about 500 RMB/day) or self-driving is recommended ✔ Food highlights: Kaiping eel rice, Taishan oysters, Gujing roast goose, Enping rice noodles ✔ Accommodation suggestions: For Diaolou morning mist photos, stay near Zili Village guesthouses For vacation, choose Enping hot spring hotels (e.g., Jiayuan Dudu) ✔ Must-buy souvenirs: Xinhui dried tangerine peel, sunflower art products, Diaolou cultural creations 💰 Budget flexibility: To save money, reduce car rental time and choose budget accommodation For a deeper trip, add Taishan Naqin Peninsula or Chuan Island scenery 📸 Jiangmen is a hidden photography paradise! Two days and one night, from world heritage Diaolou to Sangji fish ponds, savor the flavors of the Wuyi overseas Chinese hometown~ 🏮
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Chikan Ancient Town Guide | Nostalgic atmosphere immersive experience + performance viewing tips The ancient town of Chikan is located in Jiangmen City, retaining a lot of Lingnan arcade architecture and old street style. There are also many theater performances inside, incorporating a strong patriotic theme. Not only can you feel the historical atmosphere, but you can also watch immersive performances. The park is large in scope and it is recommended to come after 3pm to avoid the hottest and most crowded hours and play more comfortably. Recommended routes + must-play items 1. Take a picture on the main street of the ancient town - first walk along the old street, feel the arcade and nostalgic shops, you can slowly appreciate the antique architecture, take some beautiful photos, very contemporary. 2. Theater Performance Experience – The ancient town of Chikan offers different types of performances, including outdoor square performances and indoor theater. Personally, I recommend the indoor theater, which has more atmospheric set design and lighting and a higher level of immersion. The performance was mainly patriotic, the atmosphere was lively and very local. 3. Food Snack Station - There are many snacks in the ancient town, but tried pot rice is more general, you can choose some handmade sweet soup or snacks more surprising, it is recommended not to choose only the most people in line. 4. It will have some performances that interact with people such as the one on Golden Tao Avenue, there will be performers playing games with you, and then you will earn his game redemption tickets, and then you can redeem small objects, such as the small pendant in my picture. (Here's a little tip they say there that earning game vouchers can get 80% off the burrito, I don't think it's useful 🤣 and the street ones will be even better) Photo spot recommendations 1. Arcade Promenade: The whole street is a photo hotspot, especially at dusk, the backlight is particularly beautiful. 2. Historic buildings: Some of the well-preserved old shops have quite distinctive facades and signs to look out for. 3. Theater entrance: The indoor theater looks elegant enough to check in before entering. Tips for visiting attractions - The park is very large and it is recommended that you must drive yourself. - There will be less crowds after 3pm, avoid the rush hour and walk more comfortably. - Pay attention to the opening time in advance to attend an indoor theater performance, some seats may require you to queue up early to choose your seat. - Eating casserole rice is not prominent, want to try other restaurants can ask the locals for recommendations. Precautions - Remember to bring water and a hat, the ancient town is hotter in summer, some areas have no shade. - Pay attention to the flow of people when taking pictures. Don't take too many people together. - Some performances may not allow photography and video recording, please pay attention to the rules when entering. Conclusion The ancient town of Chikan is not only a photo spot, but also a local immersive performance to experience Cantonese culture and patriotic atmosphere. Suitable for parents, couples and friends to come together for a relaxing walk, most comfortable to enter in the afternoon. Related topics: #Chikan Ancient Town #Lingnan Culture #Ancient Town Theater #Jiangmen Travel #Old Street Check-in

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