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Kaiping Diaolou Watchtowers — reference image

江门

Jiangmen

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The Kaiping diaolou in Jiangmen connect overseas Chinese heritage, architecture and rural villages. Kaiping is not the same place as central Jiangmen. Visiting multiple areas requires road transport; explore villages and gardens in separate stages.

At a glance

Stay
2–3 days
Airports
Rail or road access
Region
South China

Last updated: 10/14/2026

First visit

Arrive and settle in Jiangmen

Start with arrival and where to stay, then choose your sights. Recheck transport and accommodation details before booking.

Confirm arrival and transfers+

Locate the entrances to Zili Village, Majianglong and Li Garden separately. Check transport between them and the return journey. Do not treat all diaolou watchtowers as one scenic area or a continuous walking route.

Choose accommodation along your route+

Compare the distance from accommodation to your destinations, transport and dining options. Confirm the identification documents needed for check-in before booking.

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Places to explore in Jiangmen

Kaiping Diaolou Watchtowers — reference image
Landmarks

Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area

开平碉楼文化旅游区

Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area features fortified tower houses blending Chinese and Western styles, and villages shaped by overseas Chinese connections. It comprises Zili Village, Majianglong and Li Garden. Buildings amid farmland, bamboo groves and gardens offer insights into local life through their exteriors, interior furnishings and surroundings. Reference photographs mainly show tower houses and farmland, not a complete gallery of all three areas.