Without leaving Guangzhou, there is an ancient town with arcade buildings in Dongguan within 2 hours!!!

I never thought that there would be such a secluded ancient town built by the water two hours drive from Dongguan, with retro arcade streets, clan ancestral halls, trams shuttling through the streets, and swaying boats in the Tanjiang River... · This place full of cultural heritage is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a slow life on weekends and holidays. · ✅Recommended check-in points 1⃣️Tram Take a tram at the 'Chikan Town Station', which will take you through the retro arcades in 30 minutes, creating a full atmosphere. 2⃣️Rowing boat Take a rowing boat on the Tanjiang River, passing by every household, and experience the charm of the Nanling water town. 3⃣️Workshop Street The retro arcade buildings on both sides, plus the plaques and graffiti at the door, wait for a tram, and every shot is a great scene. 4⃣️Peace Square Go to the market, watch performances, visit the church, feed pigeons, full of life. 5⃣️Chizi Square There are dragon boat races in the afternoon, and you can watch the national tide lion dance and fountain light show performances in the evening, which are full of fun. 6⃣️Dongdi Road, Xidi Road A super photogenic riverside road, with arcade buildings on one side and rowing boats on the river on the other, it's simply too beautiful. · ✅What to do in the ancient town? 🔸Kayaking 🔸National tide lion dance 🔸Cantonese opera performance 🔸Wing Chun performance 🔸River lantern blessing 🔸Dragon boat race 🔸Chikan fire dragon dance 🔸Music fountain light show 🔸Tram, rowing boat · ✅About accommodation If you want to experience a slow life, it is recommended to stay in the ancient town, which also includes 2 tickets and breakfast, free shuttle bus, free parking and free reservation for morning tea guests, which is a good deal. I stayed at the Meitang Hotel, the exterior is retro arcade style, the interior is American retro style, very comfortable, the roof is also equipped with an outdoor romantic swimming pool, which is very photogenic. · ✅About food In the morning, you must experience Chikan Cantonese morning tea, a whole street of food, full of life, various desserts, mixed noodles, rice, etc., for morning tea you can try shrimp dumplings, chicken feet are very good. For lunch and dinner, you can choose Nanyuan Restaurant for Hunan cuisine, or Xinglong Beef Hot Pot. · 🚧Address: Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town, Kaiping, Jiangmen ⏰Time: Open all day 🚅Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Dongguan Humen Station to Kaiping South Station for 1.5 hours, and then take a taxi for 20 minutes to arrive.