Discover Jiangmen

Jiangmen is the hometown of countless emigrants whose descendants have dispersed to more than a hundred countries. The city teems with cultural treasures, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Kaiping Diaolou and Villages. Within the Xinhui district and four counties of Jiangmen, there are more than 3,000 diaolou (watchtowers).

Things you need to know before arrival

Language

Mandarin is the official language of China and is spoken by most of its population. While most hotels in the country have staff fluent in other languages,

Immigration

Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter the Mainland. Visas should be obtained from the Embassy or Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in the applicant’s countr

Customs

Visitors entering the Mainland must follow the regulations of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. For details, please check here (link to: http://english.customs.gov.cn/).

Getting around

Around 2 hours via high-speed rail from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

Climate

Prepare for your trip by checking out the Weather Website for GBA before you depart.

Currency

The currency in China is the Renminbi (RMB), the primary unit of which is the yuan. The smaller units are the jiao and the fen. 1 yuan is equivalent to 10 jiao and 1 jiao equals 10 fen.