Zhongyuan Town

The town of Zhongyuan in Qionghai is another area that consists of Chinese returnees who once lived in Nanyang -- the term for Southeast Asian countries and regions such as Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Taking a stroll along the streets you will notice the exotic architectural styles of Southeast Asia. Such buildings are usually called Qilou. Most of the residents retain the lifestyle and customs of Southeast Asian countries.

In this town, the pace of life is quite slow. People live in Qilou houses, enjoying their afternoons drinking coffee, eating snacks and chatting with friends.