Boats, trams and live shows at Chikan Ancient Town

After renovations lasting several years, this old town, combining traditional Qilou buildings with Western architecture of 1920s, finally re-opened to public as a tourist attraction and a filming location! Expect elegant trams, canal boat rides, musical performances and even mechanical flowers!

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9 Less-known cities near Guanzhou that make ideal weekend getaways

Longing for a quick city break? How about exploring Guangzhou’s neighbouring cities? They offer history, local delicacies, interesting architecture, beautiful parks and kid-friendly attractions. Psst: The nice hotels are way cheaper there too!

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