Chikan Ancient Town Wing On Inn

Located in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province — the hometown of overseas Chinese in China — Chikan Guangdong Overseas Chinese International Tourism Resort is the first immersive overseas Chinese cultural tourism resort in the country. It not only tells the story of how the Kwan and Szeto clans promoted the development and construction of the entire town through a century of competition and coordination, but also preserves a cluster of over 600 ancient overseas Chinese arcade buildings stretching nearly 3 kilometres, featuring a brilliant fusion of Chinese and Western architectural styles. It is the largest, most continuous and best‑preserved ancient overseas Chinese arcade complex in China, hailed as "a breathtaking gallery of Sino‑Western architectural art," and together with the world cultural heritage "Kaiping Diaolou and Villages," it showcases its unique charm and value.

With historical scenes as the narrative thread and diaolou (watchtowers) and arcade buildings as the foundation, the resort combines immersive creative techniques and a diverse range of night‑time tourism products, integrating overseas Chinese culture into five business sectors: performances, venues, dining, accommodation and shopping. It has become a major overseas Chinese cultural experience destination and a new benchmark for the cultural tourism industry in Guangdong and even the whole country.

A century‑old hometown of overseas Chinese, Chikan opens its arms to the world. In the past, Chikan broadened China's horizons; today, Chikan is ready to welcome the world.

So, how should a family get there? What should they do upon arrival? This Chikan Ancient Town route guide is here to answer all your questions~

Recommended sightseeing routes:

Riverside Scenic Route (boat tour): Starting from the entrance, visitors can choose from three routes — Entrance to Sheung Po, Entrance to Ha Po, and Sheung Po to Ha Po;

Historic Street Scenic Route (tram): Starting from the entrance, the route circles around the outer neighbourhoods of Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town, allowing visitors to admire the historical street views of the ancient town;

Everyday Life Street Scenic Route (walking tour): Starting from the Traditional Souvenir Street — Culture Street — European & American Style Street — Fashion Shopping Street — Traditional Hotel Street — Workshop Street — Nanyang (Southeast Asian) Style Street, with the historical timeline as the guiding thread, visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant local life of the town.