3 Days 4 Nights Exploring Jiangmen

Experience 3 days and 4 nights in Jiangmen Chikan Ancient Town for 6000 RMB! Vintage slow living + food overload, this is Guangdong’s hidden gem! Still squeezing into crowded, trendy cities? Try something different— This century-old overseas Chinese hometown ancient town hidden in the heart of the Pearl River Delta, forgotten by time, No overdevelopment, no sky-high tickets, But with arcade streets, Nanyang-style charm, cozy coffee shops, movie filming locations… Most importantly—it’s so delicious you won’t want to go home! It’s: Jiangmen · Chikan Ancient Town. Quieter than Zhouzhuang, more authentic than Wuzhen, and more down-to-earth than Dali. Today’s in-depth 3 days 4 nights itinerary under 6000 RMB per person will unlock a “vintage + artistic + lively” triple treasure travel destination for you! ✅【Itinerary Overview】 -Time: 3 days 4 nights (recommended weekend + annual leave combo) -Budget: about 5800 RMB/person (including transport, accommodation, meals, experiences) -Suitable for: couples, besties, family trips, photography lovers, nostalgia fans -Keywords: Arcade exploration | Movie pilgrimage | Dim sum feast | Coffee roaming | Epic night views 🌟 Day 1: Arrive in Kaiping → Stroll Chikan Old Street, savor the first wave of happiness 📍Transport: High-speed train direct from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to [Kaiping South Station], about 1.5 hours Train fare: Guangzhou South → Kaiping South ¥99 / Shenzhen North → Kaiping South ¥128 -Take a taxi from the station to the entrance of Chikan Ancient Town Scenic Area, about 20 minutes, around ¥50 💰Day’s expenses: about ¥350 (transport + dinner) 🏨Accommodation recommendation: ✅ Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town · Kaiyuanli Hotel (Boutique guesthouse) -Prime location, right next to the main street entrance -Room type: Vintage Republic of China style suite from ¥780/night -Includes double breakfast, free Hanfu experience, butler service 🍜Must-try dinner list: Huang’s Traditional Claypot Rice—wood-fired slow-cooked, crispy crust, rich cured meat flavor! ¥48 Chikan Tofu Puffs—crispy outside, tender inside, dipped in chili sauce for a soul-touching bite ¥12/portion Chen’s Beef Brisket Noodles—broth simmered for 6 hours, hand-pulled noodles with great texture ¥28 🌃Night tour bonus: Lights on at 8 PM sharp! The entire arcade street transforms into a “Thousand Lantern Corridor,” European columns + red lanterns + river reflections, every shot looks like a still from the movie “Youth.” Recommended to rent a Republic of China student outfit or qipao for a vintage photo shoot (rental ¥60/set) 🌟 Day 2: Deep exploration day｜From Diaolou to coffee shops, max out slow living ☕Morning: Coffee wake-up + arcade exploration -Breakfast at the hotel with Cantonese dim sum buffet (shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, sticky rice chicken all you can eat) -Stroll along Tixi Road—1 km long century-old arcade cluster, full of Nanyang style Must-visit spots: Situsi Library Old Site (built in 1925, full of scholarly atmosphere) Guan Clan Grand Theatre (once a Cantonese opera venue, now hosting exhibitions) Heart of a Child Sculpture—photo hotspot, with the blue waters of Tan River behind 📸Hidden activity: Download the “Chikan AR Guide” mini program, scan to trigger old photo comparison animations, Instantly travel back to the bustling 1920s market, super fun! Brunch recommendation: ➡️ Coffee shop under the arcade (hidden in a renovated old house on the second floor of the arcade) -Recommended: Chenpi Latte ¥28 + Taro Mud Alkaline Water Bun ¥18 -Window seat overlooks the entire old street, perfect for social media posts! 🚗Afternoon: World Heritage check-in—Zili Village Diaolou cluster -Take a taxi to [Zili Village] (30 minutes from the ancient town, ¥80 round trip) -Entrance fee ¥78 (including guide), filming location of “Let the Bullets Fly”! -Highlights: Mingshi Lou, Yunhuan Lou, stunning blend of Chinese and Western architecture -Experience riding an ox cart around the village ¥30, full countryside vibe 🍲Dinner back to local flavor: ➡️ Kaiping Home-style Cuisine · Ajuan Private Kitchen (locals’ secret) Must order: stuffed tofu, preserved vegetable pork belly, bamboo tube steamed chicken, salted fish eggplant pot About ¥65 per person, portions so big you’ll want to pack two boxes 🌙Evening relaxation: Walk along the river in the ancient town, listen to street performers singing Cantonese songs, Or have a cup of chenpi pu’er tea on the guesthouse terrace and stargaze. 🌟 Day 3: Cultural immersion + prepare for departure 🎨Morning: Hands-on experience · Be a “Qiaoxiang” (overseas Chinese hometown) local for a day Choose one: Intangible cultural heritage craft class: learn to make Kaiping gray sculpture or write a “Letter home from Southeast Asia” Location: Chikan Cultural Center, ¥98/person, includes a commemorative envelope Cantonese opera face painting experience: wear your painted mask for photos, super fun! 🛒Souvenir shopping list: -Chenpi Cake ¥35/box (direct from Xinhui core production area) -Kaiping Fermented Tofu ¥12/bottle (perfect with congee) -Diaolou cultural creative bookmarks ¥15/set 👉Recommended shops: Qiaoxiang Memory Museum, Chikan Supply and Marketing Retro Store 🚄Afternoon departure: Check out, store luggage, browse your favorite shops one last time -Take a taxi to Kaiping South Station, end a perfect trip 💰【Total Expense Breakdown】(per person) Item Cost ------ ------ Round-trip high-speed train ticket (from Guangzhou/Shenzhen) ¥230 Local taxi/transport ¥150 Accommodation (3 nights, mid-to-high-end guesthouse) ¥2340 Meals (6 main meals + snacks + coffee) ¥800 Attraction tickets (Zili Village + experience class) ¥256 Hanfu/photography/entertainment ¥120 Souvenir shopping ¥300 Emergency reserve ¥300 Total About ¥5796 ✅ Well controlled, easily done within 6000 RMB! 🎯【Blogger’s Tips】 Best season: October to April next year, pleasant climate, avoid rainy season Outfit suggestions: vintage style, solid color long dresses, qipao, beret, photo success guaranteed Avoid crowds: weekday mornings have the fewest people, perfect for quiet photos Family-friendly: kids can join craft classes, ride ox carts, feed small animals 5. Signal tip: Good 5G coverage in the ancient town, no pressure for live streaming or vlogs 📌Conclusion: Chikan is not a fast-paced trendy hotspot, It’s a “living museum” that requires you to slow down and feel with your heart. Here, A bowl of beef brisket noodles carries the craftsmanship of three generations, An old arcade hides a century of wandering and returning. Spend 6000 RMB, you won’t get luxury cars or watches, But you will gain three days of undisturbed time, And a gentle encounter with hometown, memory, and beauty. If you’re tired of the same old trips, Come to Chikan— Here there’s no noise, only peaceful time and a mouthful of warm human life.