The rooftops of Chikan old town Chikan was founded in 1649 and grew rapidly to become a regional maritime hub attracting merchants from all around th

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The rooftops of Chikan old town Chikan was founded in 1649 and grew rapidly to become a regional maritime hub attracting merchants from all around the Pearl River Delta area. The town boasts one of the largest concentrations of qilou, or shophouse, style buildings in China.

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