Jiangmen

Jiangmen (江门) is a historic city in western Guangdong Province, located in the western part of the Pearl River Delta along the Xijiang River (West River). Known as an important hometown of overseas Chinese, Jiangmen combines Lingnan culture, overseas Chinese heritage, island scenery, hot springs, and traditional villages. With its convenient location near Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Macau, it is an excellent destination for cultural exploration and leisure travel.

• Kaiping Diaolou & Overseas Chinese Heritage: Jiangmen is famous worldwide for Kaiping Diaolou and Villages (开平碉楼与村落), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These unique fortified towers combine Chinese and Western architectural styles and tell the stories of overseas Chinese migration, wealth, and cultural exchange. Nearby villages such as Zili Village (自力村) and Majianglong Village (马降龙村) are popular for photography and heritage tours.
• Chen Baisha Culture (陈白沙文化): Jiangmen is the hometown of Chen Baisha (陈白沙), a famous Ming Dynasty scholar and philosopher. Visitors can explore cultural sites such as the Chen Baisha Memorial Hall (陈白沙祠) and learn about traditional Chinese philosophy, education, and Lingnan culture.
• Chuan Island Coastal Scenery (川岛旅游区): Jiangmen has beautiful island destinations including Shangchuan Island (上川岛) and Xiachuan Island (下川岛). These islands feature sandy beaches, clear waters, fishing villages, seafood, and relaxing seaside experiences, making them popular summer vacation destinations.
• Historic Towns & Lingnan Architecture: Jiangmen preserves many traditional towns with old streets, arcades, temples, and ancestral halls. Areas such as Chikan Ancient Town (赤坎古镇) showcase the commercial history and architectural style of old Guangdong.
• Hot Springs & Wellness Travel: Jiangmen is one of Guangdong’s famous hot spring destinations. Gudou Hot Spring (古兜温泉) and other resorts offer relaxing experiences surrounded by mountains, forests, and countryside scenery, ideal for family holidays and wellness trips.
• Overseas Chinese Culture: Known as the “Hometown of Overseas Chinese (中国侨都),” Jiangmen has millions of people with ancestral connections overseas. Visitors can discover historic residences, family temples, and cultural traditions influenced by migration between China and the world.
• Food Culture: Jiangmen offers authentic Cantonese cuisine and local specialties, including Xinhui Chenpi (新会陈皮), seafood, roasted dishes, traditional snacks, and dishes featuring local agricultural products. The city is also famous for Xinhui tangerine peel culture, an important part of Guangdong culinary traditions.
• Nature & Rural Experiences: Beyond urban areas, Jiangmen features rivers, mountains, wetlands, and countryside landscapes. Visitors can enjoy cycling, hiking, photography, ecological tours, and slow travel experiences.