Why choose this Beijing tour ?
This private day trip offers you a chance to know more about the hometown of overseas Chinese, Kaiping. Kaiping is famous for its world class architectural and cultural heritage–Watch Towers and villages, which make the unique countryside view.
◎Private tour from Guangzhou including hotel pick up and drop off
◎Enjoy the countryside view of Southern China
◎Lunch with Clay-pot Eel Rice and Steamed Minced Pork Balls
◎Learn the stories about the UNESCO Li Yuan Garden and Zili Village
Make the most of your Beijing adventure
What makes Private day tour of Kaiping Watch Towers from Guangzhou a unique experience ?
Meet your guide in your hotel lobby at 08:00 am, and relax on the 2.5-hour drive from Guangzhou to Kaiping, Kaiping is famous for its Diaolou, also known as watch towers. The diaolou are fortified buildings built in the 1920s and 1930s by returning Chinese immigrants and listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. You will firstly visit the Li Yuan Garden, a stately blend of Chinese and Western architectural and landscaping influences. Meander around the exquisite gardens, seeing highlights like the birdcage-shaped pavilion, watchtowers, bridges and canals. After that, enjoy a lunch break in a local restaurant and try the famous Claypot Eel Rice and Steamed Minced Pork Balls.
Afternoon spend some time absorbing the countryside view in Zili Village. Zili Village boasts the most exquisite, best-preserved Diaolou group, each of the building in its own style. Wander around the village, and head inside the buildings to know more about the interiors and the stories behind. You may also get up to the rooftops, and have a bird’s-eye view of the countryside. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guangzhou.
After that, visit the Grand Yu (Yee) Clan Ancestral Hall (built in 1906 to 1914) located in the city of Kaiping. This is the first ancestral hall in the area that welcomed Western architectural ideas into a holy ancestral hall in China.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Private day tour of Kaiping Watch Towers from Guangzhou Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Lunch
- Private transportation with guide service
- Sightseeing tours with entrance fee
Not Included
- Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by China Adventure Travel Ltd.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.