Not Wuzhen, but a seriously underrated overseas Chinese town in Guangdong Province.

📍 Chikan Ancient Town, located just 10 minutes from Kaiping Diaolou, is the only World Cultural Heritage site in Guangdong Province and boasts a 370-year-old commercial legacy. 680 qilou buildings stand alongside 200 diaolou towers. While new businesses have emerged, the restored Nanyang carvings and stained-glass domes still exude craftsmanship and passion.👍🏻. Strolling through the time-honored ancient town, I was suddenly struck by Tony Leung's song "Encounter" from the movie "The Grandmaster": "Every encounter in the world is a reunion after a long separation"! 📸Photo Spots (The scenic area is large, so plan your time accordingly) ❶ Sit on the stone railing of Nanyang Bridge and wait for the tram to enter the frame. ❷ Capture the Gothic spire of the Situ Library with a telephoto lens from a boat. ❸ European Style Street, etc. 🍊Food and Souvenirs Be sure to try the intangible cultural heritage specialty Ma Zi Tofu Puffs. Xinhui tangerine peel peanuts are also delicious and make great gifts. Tangerine peel ice cream 🍦 is also a local specialty. ✨Tips: 1️⃣ Combined ticket🎫 Chikan Ancient Town + Li Garden + Zili Village: 168 CNY (book one day in advance) 2️⃣ Republic of China student costumes and cheongsams are available for rent at the South Gate Tourist Center. 3️⃣ Folk performances are held from time to time. 4️⃣ Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. 🚥Transportation 1️⃣🚄 Jiangmen Railway Station → Chikan → Taxi to "South Gate of the Scenic Area" via Zhongyang Expressway (15 CNY toll fee) 2️⃣🚘 Self-driving: Jiangmen → Kaiping Diaolou → Chikan Ancient Town