Jiangmen Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town Jinxu Hotel Tower 2 Balcony King/Twin Room (Double Breakfast + Dangdang Car Ticket + Starbucks)

With picturesque scenery, a pleasant climate and a rich cultural heritage, Chikan Town boasts a history of over 370 years since its founding as a market town, and retains more than 600 arcade buildings (qilou).

Step from the modern city into the "Nanyang Republic of China era" and explore the stories hidden within the ancient town's architecture — this is the "Hidden Republic of China".

Situated in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, known as China's No. 1 hometown of overseas Chinese, it lies on the key east‑west transport corridor of Guangdong, in the heart of the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area, adjacent to the World Heritage site of Kaiping Diaolou and Villages.

While youth and time are still on our side, embark on a journey through time in the ancient town. We recommend three classic boutique hotels — Rong'an, Changsheng and Jinxu — where you can stay in Republic of China‑style guesthouses and savour the charm of bygone days.

△Jinxu environment

△Jinxu Zone B king bed / Zone B twin bed rooms. Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town is the largest, most continuous and best‑preserved cluster of overseas Chinese arcade buildings in China, hailed as a "stunning corridor of Sino‑Western architectural art".

Hop on the double‑decker dark green vintage tram, and as the bell rings, weave through the streets for a 30‑minute leisurely tour of the ancient town — admiring the diaolou (watchtowers) and arcade buildings, as if travelling back to the romantic Republic of China era.

When visiting Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town, be sure to try the authentic local cuisine. Head to Niuwei Road in the scenic area, savour traditional Cantonese morning tea, and experience life as a true "morning tea regular".

Boarding a cruise boat and keeping company with nature offers a different kind of delight — fully enjoy the pleasure of gliding across the rippling blue waters.

Brew a pot of fragrant morning tea, order a few baskets of classic must‑try dim sum, and watch the boats sway and the clear waves ripple. With flowers in full bloom along the shore and traditional grey‑brick, black‑tile buildings reflected on the glistening lake, the scene is brimming with poetic charm.

During a leisurely holiday, stroll through the town and personally experience the stories of time flowing through every brick and tile.

Here, you will also find a distinctive overseas Chinese culture — immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the qiaoxiang (hometown of overseas Chinese). From Chikan dragon and lion dances to musical fountain shows and other spectacular performances, there is endless fun from day to night:

Lion Dance Youth

Storytelling under the Banyan Tree

Let the Bullets Fly

Float Parade — A Grand Affair at the Mansion

Musical Fountain Show

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