Construction of the Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village began in the Song dynasty. The village has beautiful ponds and ancient streets, embodying the beauty of a canal towns by the Pearl River Delta. The village has a large and well-preserved ancestral temple complex, and houses with gable and hip roof convey the magnificent splendor of Guangdong architecture. Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village retains rich and colorful traditional folk culture such as Nanshe zhaijiao (Taoist rituals), Nanshe Nine Large Urn Feast, Banquets for a Thousand Seniors, and tea garden festival.

With traces of gunpowder and war long gone, the relics of the fort stand as a caution to future generations. Humen Fort was where the patriotic Admiral Guan Tianpei defended against British troops in the Opium War. Historical sites and artifacts surrounding the fort include the “Tomb of Brave Warriors” and “Soldiers' Grave”. Visitors can look back on history and remember the fallen heroes.

“The Gate of Awakening, the Land of Heroes”. The Opium War Museum is a specialized museum that commemorates the Opium War and oversees important relics from the war, including the The site where Lin Zexu burnt opium, Shajiao Fortress, and Weiyuan Fortress, presenting this major historical event in early modern Chinese history through cultural relics, pictures, artworks, videos and digital exhibitions.

The stunning majesty of Qifeng Mountain gives its fame as the “number one sight of Dongguan”. Atop the mountain, Huangqi Ancient Temple attracts endless streams of pilgrims and visitors. At the foot of the mountain, the Lian Spring and Lian Pavilion are renowned throughout Guangdong. Climb the heights to enjoy a sweeping view of Dongguan.