Clifford Estates, Residential complex in Zhongcun Subdistrict, China

Clifford Estates is a large planned residential area in Zhongcun Subdistrict, Guangzhou, combining housing blocks, parks, schools, a clinic, and shops on a single connected site. The layout allows residents to handle most daily needs on foot without leaving the grounds.

Clifford Estates was built from 1991 by the Qifu Group as a closed, gated community in Zhongcun Subdistrict, Panyu District, Guangzhou, intended mainly for retirement and holidays. By 8 June 2016 it covered over 6,000 mu and had sold more than 30,000 units to over 200,000 owners, 80% of them from Hong Kong. In December 2005 about 10,000 residents marched against two planned roads through the estate.

Clifford Estates attracts many foreign families, so English is often heard in shops and schools alongside Mandarin and Cantonese. The shared green spaces and playgrounds are used daily by residents from many different countries.

Clifford Estates is a gated community with controlled entry, so non-residents cannot simply walk in and tour the grounds. Access to the clubs, hospital and schools is arranged through residents or the management office. The site covers over 6,000 mu and is divided into named phases such as A to E, Tianhu Ju and Yihu Wan, so visitors should confirm the phase name before setting out.

About 80% of the more than 200,000 owners are Hong Kong residents, and owners also come from South Korea, Singapore, the United States and Japan. Many Hong Kong owners bring relatives and friends to stay and encourage them to use the estate's medical facilities while on holiday.