Kaiping Travel Guide
Situated in Guangdong Province in the Pearl River Delta, the small city of Kaiping is famous for its castle-like towers. It has played a significant role in China's history and there are now many relics to see.
- Worth It?
- Only if you want to visit the area's diaolou buildings.
- What to Do
- visit the local villages, marvel at the unusual style of the diaolou.
- Best Time to Go
- between April and September, when the weather is warm and dry.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough time to explore the nearby villages.
- Trivia
- there are believed to be around 1,800 diaolou in the area around Kaiping.
The world famous diaolou buildings are entirely unique as they blend eastern and western architectural styles. In fact, the buildings are so special that in 2007 the Kaiping diaolou and their villages were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
However, this is the only thing of any real interest in Kaiping, and there is no need to spend a great deal of time here. It is possible to visit on a daytrip, perhaps pausing in Kaiping for a few hours to explore and then continue by bus to one of the nearby cities
Travel to Kaiping - Getting There
Kaiping is best reached from Guangzhou, where there is an international airport. It is possible to take a bus straight from Guangzhou's bus station to Kaiping (2 hours) as well as from Zhuhai (3 hours) and Shenzhen (3 hours).
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