Chikan is a town of historical and cultural significance located in Kaiping, within the Guangdong province of China. Officially recognized as a National Historic and Cultural Town, Chikan is renowned for its unique riverfront lined with early 20th-century Qilou buildings, a testament to the region's rich history of overseas Cantonese merchants. The town's establishment dates back to 1649 and it played a pivotal role as a regional maritime hub and a center for emigration, contributing significantly to the area's development.