Chikan Overseas Chinese Town

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Several kilometers of Republican-era arcade streets along the Tan River, the Chikan Old Town was a filming location for ‘Let the Bullets Fly’ and has been transformed into a resort where you can stay the night and enjoy after-dark attractions.

Chikan lies on the north bank of the Tan River in central Kaiping. The town has a history of more than 300 years. During the Republican era, when remittances from overseas Chinese flourished, more than 600 arcade buildings were built along Didong Road and Dixi Road, forming arcade streets stretching for several kilometers. It became one of Kaiping's commercial centers. The two clock-tower-style buildings, the Guan Clan Library and the Situ Clan Library, stand facing each other across the street and reflect the rivalry between the two families. Films including ‘Let the Bullets Fly’ and ‘The Grandmaster’ were shot here. In recent years, the old town has been fully redeveloped by a cultural tourism company into the ‘Chikan Overseas Chinese Town’. The arcades have been restored, and hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, nighttime shows, and a light show have been added. There are also sightseeing trams. Tickets cost about RMB 150 (prices are as announced). Opening hours are roughly 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is recommended to enter in the afternoon, watch the night scene, and then stay in the old town. Getting there: from Kaiping South Station, a taxi takes about 25 minutes. It is about 10 kilometers from Zili Village.

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