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Kaiping Watch Towers (Diaolou) UNESCO Day Trip from Guangzhou

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,634 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This private day trip focuses on cultural depth and flexibility rather than rushing through attractions.

Kaiping Diaolou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that tells the story of overseas Chinese families who returned from abroad in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The watchtowers uniquely blend Chinese village architecture with Western design influences, reflecting migration, protection, and family heritage.

Unlike standard group tours, this experience allows unhurried exploration of key sites such as Li Garden, Majianglong Ancient Village, and Zili Village. Many Diaolou can be entered and climbed, offering close-up views and rural scenery that most visitors miss.

With private transportation and an English-speaking guide, the itinerary remains flexible, allowing time for walking, photography, and understanding the historical context behind each site.

Ideal for travelers who value authenticity, history, and a calm pace.

Activity location
  • Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
    • 529300, Kaiping, Guangdong, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
    • 529300, Kaiping, Guangdong, China

Check availability

Sedan – 3 Hours(Half-Day Hire) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:00-23:00
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Flexible half-day service, ideal for short exhibition visits, meetings or sightseeing.
Regular sedan
Pickup included

Price details
P 11,634.14 x 1 TravelerP 11,634.14
Total
Price is P 11,634.14
MPV – 3 Hours (Half-Day Hire) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:30
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Comfortable half-day service, ideal for teams attending exhibitions, sightseeing.
MPV (7-seater Buick GL8): Spacious MPV ideal for families or small groups. Fits 1–6 passengers + 4–5 suitcases.
Pickup included

Price details
P 29,173.04 x 1 TravelerP 29,173.04
Total
Price is P 29,173.04
Sedan – 8 Hours(Full-Day Hire) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:00-23:00
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: Full-day hire for Canton Fair, multiple meetings, city business trips or sightseeing.
Regular sedan
Pickup included

Price details
P 29,173.04 x 1 TravelerP 29,173.04
Total
Price is P 29,173.04
MPV – 8 Hours (Full-Day Hire) in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:30
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: Full-day hire for Canton Fair, market visits, factory inspections or sightseeing.
MPV (7-seater Buick GL8): Spacious MPV ideal for families or small groups. Fits 1–6 passengers + 4–5 suitcases.
Pickup included

Price details
P 58,404.54 x 1 TravelerP 58,404.54
Total
Price is P 58,404.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Photography & Videography
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    Local guidance and historical explanation of Diaolou culture and architecture
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    Time for walking, photography, and exploration
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    Private round-trip transportation from Guangzhou
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    Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
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    Visits to key Kaiping Diaolou sites (Li Garden, Majianglong Ancient Village, and Zili Village)
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    Elite Assistant : Translation, scheduling, and business coordination at exhibitions
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    Flexible, private itinerary tailored to your interests and pace
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    English-speaking guide throughout the day
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to Kaiping Diaolou sites
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals, Drinks and Personal expenses
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    Any additional activities not listed in “What’s included”

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Kaiping Diaolou and Villages in Guangdong, China, are a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized in 2007 for their unique fortified multi-story watchtowers (diaolou) that blend Chinese and Western architectural styles, built by returning overseas Chinese for defense against bandits and natural disasters, serving as a powerful symbol of Chinese diaspora and cultural exchange in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Location

Activity location
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    Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
    • 529300, Kaiping, Guangdong, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
    • 529300, Kaiping, Guangdong, China

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