Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Heritage · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kaiping and the diaolou
Fortified towers, villages and architectural influences of diasporas make up a unique rural landscape west of the delta.
Village of Zili, Village of Majianglong and Garden of Li give the most telling landmarks of Kaiping and diaolou. Together, they form a destination where heritage and countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Village of Zili
- Village of Majianglong
- Li Garden
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Village
Village of Zili
Several fortified residential towers stand in the middle of rice fields and village houses. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Village
Village of Majianglong
A group of villages conserves diaolou, bamboo groves and houses financed by emigration. An early visit allows to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Garden
Li Garden
A 1930s property combines Chinese gardens and villas with western references. An early visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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