Jianshui Ancient City

Located in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, the ancient city of Jianshui is a little-known cultural treasure. Here, not only is there a long history, but also a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved, which is a microcosm of Yunnan's profound cultural heritage. 【A place where history and culture have settled】 The ancient city of Jianshui was the center of culture in southern Yunnan in history, and still preserves many exquisite traditional houses, temples, and courtyards. The most famous is the Tuan Shan residence with a history of hundreds of years. The historical buildings such as the Double Dragon Bridge, Zhu Family Garden, and Tuan Shan architectural complex provide examples for the study of residential architecture during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 【Aesthetic display of unique architecture】 The buildings in the ancient city of Jianshui mostly use red sandstone, which is unique in shape and well preserved. The Zhu Family Garden in the ancient city, known as the 'Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan', is famous for its exquisite architecture, exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings. The famous Double Dragon Bridge is a multi-arch stone bridge with Chinese classical garden style, which is a must-visit place for photography enthusiasts. 【Travel Guide】 Best travel time: Spring is the best time to visit Jianshui, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is picturesque. How to get there: The ancient city of Jianshui is about 3 hours drive from Kunming, you can choose to drive or take a bus. Ticket information: Most attractions do not require tickets, some privately operated attractions such as Zhu Family Garden need to buy tickets. Accommodation suggestions: There are many characteristic inns and hotels inside and outside the ancient city, where you can experience the traditional Naxi style. Food recommendations: Jianshui tofu, crossing the bridge rice noodles and other Yunnan snacks should not be missed. Tour tips: It is recommended that tourists wear comfortable shoes, most attractions can be visited on foot, experiencing the leisurely life of the ancient city. 【Conclusion】 The ancient city of Jianshui is an ideal tourist destination. It not only has a rich cultural and historical background, but also offers endless natural scenery and simple folk customs for tourists to imagine. Here, every ancient building, every stone road tells a past story, every trip is a spiritual exchange and precipitation. Under the sky of Yunnan, Jianshui is waiting for travelers from all over the world to discover and experience with its unique charm.

🚶 Honghe travel recommendation For the first time to Honghe, I suggest going to these three essence places: Mile, Mengzi and Jianshui. 1️⃣ Mile I like Mile too much, it has the laziness of Southeast Asia🌴, and its own style. Dongfeng Yun kaleidoscope makes every visitor unforgettable, Taiping Lake Park has beautiful scenery that you can stroll around all day without getting tired, and if you're tired, go to Huquan Ecological Park to soak in the hot springs, you will know how leisurely and comfortable the locals live. 🟡 Recommended attractions: Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area, Taiping Lake Park, Dianxi Wetland Park 🥘 Recommended food: Hongfu Soy Milk Chicken Hot Pot, Old Baizhi Braised Chicken Shop, Traditional Mile Cuisine 2️⃣ Mengzi Mengzi City is the capital of Honghe Prefecture and the birthplace of Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles. During the Republic of China, the Southwest United University left a deep impression here📖, there is the Bisezhai train station that has filmed 'Fanghua', and the old site of the Southwest United University. Must-eat food is Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles, and pomegranates are also highly recommended. 🟡 Must-visit attractions: Bisezhai🚂, Old Site of Southwest United University Mengzi Branch 🥘 Recommended food: Fire House Rice Noodles, Shiping Drunken Shrimp Barbecue, Yang's Mother's Dipping Water Rice Noodles 3️⃣ Jianshui Jianshui is both ancient and modern, you can go to Jianshui Ancient City to eat grilled tofu and chicken feet, and take a look at the Ming and Qing architecture. The Jianshui small train near the ancient city will take you to the Republic of China, the meter track🛣️ is very impressive. The super-realistic art architecture of the Ant Workshop is amazing, I keep exclaiming, Jianshui is so good to visit. 🟡 Recommended attractions: Jianshui Ancient City, Jianshui Small Train, Ant Workshop 🥘 Recommended food: Tiled House, Yao's Barbecue, Old Duck Brother's Braised Flavor, Small Tree Corner Barbecue 🚄 5-day 4-night itinerary Recommended order of play: Mile→Mengzi→Jianshui, all within 1h by high-speed rail. ◻️ day1 Mile: Keyi Town——Dianxi River Wetland Park——Jinping Mountain Scenic Area ◻️ day2 Mile: Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area——Taiping Lake Park——Huquan Ecological Park ◻️ day3 Mengzi: Bisezhai——Old Site of Southwest United University——Pioneer Bookstore——South Lake Park ◻️ day4 Jianshui: Jianshui Ancient City——Jianshui Small Train——Buddha Seal Lotus Island——Zitao Street ◻️ day5 Jianshui: Ant Workshop——Beishan Pottery Village After the Yuanyang terraces are irrigated next year, I want to go to Honghe again, this place with few people and a lot of fireworks, it's worth coming again.

After leaving Yuanyang, the next stop on my self-driving tour of Southeast Yunnan was Jianshui. I set off from the Yuanyang terraces in the morning, covering a distance of 130 kilometers. As a long stretch of the journey was through mountain roads, it took me 2 and a half hours to reach Jianshui. Since self-driving is convenient, I chose a hotel near the high-speed train station and gave up on the homestays in the ancient city. I settled into the hotel first, then drove to Jianshui Ancient Town. I navigated to Chaoyang Tower and found an underground parking lot nearby to park. Walking on the streets of Jianshui, I felt as if I had traveled back in time, to the slow-paced days of 10 or 20 years ago. Under the blue sky and white clouds, Chaoyang Tower was majestic, and it really gave off a bit of a mini Tiananmen vibe. After passing through the tree-lined Lin'an Road, I chose Lin'an Restaurant for lunch. It still retains memories from decades ago, where you first buy a ticket at the window and then take the ticket to collect your meal. The steam pot chicken was different from what I imagined, a bit greasy and salty. The roasted buns were also a bit too rich for my taste, which might have been related to my cold affecting my appetite. After lunch, I went to Zhu's Garden, with an admission fee of 35 yuan. Although I've visited many unique gardens in various places, I was still amazed by the clever layout and the exquisite and lavish decorations of Zhu's Garden, which is definitely worth a visit. Strolling through Jianshui Ancient Town, I was attracted by the unique charm and slow pace of Jianshui, so I decisively changed my itinerary from 2 days and 1 night to 2 days and 2 nights. The next morning, I set out for my first stop, Beishan Taozhuang, with an admission fee of 30 yuan. The landscape made up of various ceramic products was well-arranged and photogenic, making it worth a visit. Then I experienced the Jianshui narrow-gauge train. For the sake of time and convenience for taking photos, we chose to self-drive along the train line. First, we went to the farthest Tuanshan Station, then to Xianghui Bridge Station. We spent an afternoon in the station restaurant, basking in the sun and looking out at the rice fields. Later, we went to see the Shuanglong Bridge. Since it was Saturday, it was very crowded and traffic was heavy, so we left before sunset. Back at the west gate of the ancient town, we first visited the miraculous Daban Well, where many people came to draw water from a pool of azure well water. You can try the 5 yuan self-service tofu pudding and soy milk across from the well. There weren't many tourists in the west gate ancient town. The sunlight shone on the shiny stone roads, and people sat leisurely in the small shops along the street, eating grilled tofu. The griller was unhurried, and the eaters were relaxed. Jianshui, in my heart, is just like this grilled tofu, soft times wrapped in the trials of the years. Every weekend, at 8:30 pm, there is a light show at Chaoyang Tower that can be seen from the roadside. It lasts for 15 minutes and is really beautiful, lifelike and impressive. After the light show, I strolled around the streets. The temperature was neither cold nor hot, and people were happily dancing in the square. I began to understand why many people choose to travel and live in Jianshui. On the third day, I packed up my luggage. Before leaving Jianshui, I visited the last attraction, Yigongfang. The admission fee was 40 yuan, and it came with a 10 yuan voucher for consumption. Yigongfang is not very big, the main attraction is the colorful brick maze near the parking lot, which is suitable for taking photos. After snapping away, I left in less than an hour, and our next stop was Fuxian Lake. I am Yilan, a photographer who loves to travel. Join me to explore new and beautiful places to have fun and see.❤

"Yunnan's eighteen oddities, do trains run slower than cars?" nono, now train travel in Yunnan is as convenient as it gets! Join me, Yaya, this spring on a train journey through the beautiful Yunnan, checking in at four cities in four days. Day one Kunming city walk Touch the historical and warm buildings of Yunnan In the morning, encounter the beauty of early spring at Cuihu (Green Lake) with birds singing and seagulls flying overhead, then visit the Yunnan Military Academy across the street to feel the charm of a century-old military school, and explore the mysterious mansion of Lu Han, who once initiated the Yunnan uprising. In the afternoon, head to Kunming's old street to check in at Fuzhao Tower, and don't miss the most beautiful corner, the Moon-Embracing Tower. tips It is recommended to experience authentic Yunnan cuisine at the Southwest United University themed restaurant next to Fuzhao Tower, and consider staying at the Moon-Embracing Tower Hotel, which is very sentimental. Day two Jianshui Kunming-Jianshui by train 2 hours A city with picturesque landscapes, Jianshui with a thousand years of culture Jianshui Ancient Town: Visit the Chaoyang Tower that has witnessed 600 years of time, walk through the Li Men Yi Lu (Ceremonial Gate and Righteous Path) in the Jianshui Confucian Temple, which is second only to the Confucian Temple in Shandong, stroll through the exquisite Zhu Family Garden, known as the Grand View Garden of the Southwest frontier, and search for ancient wells hidden in the alleys of the old town... Each one bears witness to the living ancient city of Jianshui Jianshui Ancient Town Mini Train: There is also one of the only remaining French-style meter-gauge mini trains in the country, with wooden carriages, the temperature and sentiment of an old era, slowly taking you to unknown sceneries station by station. Jianshui Cuisine: Said to be the pinnacle of the Yunnan food pyramid, such as Jianshui tofu made with well water from Dabanjing, the must-try steam pot chicken feast, and the casual strolling and eating on Jianshui Purple Pottery Street, with freshly baked food that is full of the taste of life. tips The mini train takes 4 hours for the whole journey, with a round-trip ticket costing 100, passing by Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, and Tuanshan folk residences, all worth getting off to visit. Day three Mengzi Jianshui-Mengzi by train 1 hour In the morning in Mengzi, you must have a bowl of cross-bridge rice noodles from its place of origin, recommended at the Fire Burning House. In the morning, visit the Bise Village Station, a filming location for the movie 'Youth', a small Paris brought by train, full of French charm. Be sure to dress up in Republic of China school uniforms or cheongsams for photos (renting a set for 10 yuan is too cheap). In the afternoon, wander around the old site of the Southwest Associated University in Mengzi, as well as the nearby Nanhu Park and the most beautiful Yunnan bookstore, the Southwest Associated University Pioneer Bookstore. After dinner, take a night boat tour on Nanhu Lake in a covered boat, which is very comfortable. Day four Mile Mengzi-Mile by train 1 hour "This is a city whose name is full of temptation." Mile Dongfengyun Art Town: A magical city in the East is built with red bricks, with castles from an ancient mystery appearing like a kaleidoscope inside, the illusion as if from the future, and the design lines of hotels and art centers are very beautiful, making for great photo opportunities. Mile Taiping Lake Forest Park: It's like falling into another dream. The flower sea here is so vast, it connects into a piece like a secret garden out of a Monet painting, and the Cactus Park is like traveling to Morocco. The four-day train journey is wonderfully comfortable, and perhaps only by experiencing it yourself will you understand the affection Yunnan people have for these small towns, wanting to privately own the feelings of each.

The May Day holiday is approaching, and I want to share a hidden gem in Yunnan that I really like 👉 Jianshui During the Spring Festival, I traveled to Yunnan. Wanting to avoid the crowds, I had a great time with my child in this small town rich in cultural history. For a three-day, two-night trip, the cost per person was less than 800 RMB, and this is how I planned it - 📒Itinerary Day1🚄Kunming to Jianshui, 2H, stay in Jianshui Visit Jianshui Ancient Town in the afternoon, enjoy Jianshui barbecue at night Day2 Morning grass sprout rice noodles, Ant Workshop, afternoon ride on the century-old rice rail train, Tuanshan residences Day3 Visit Zhu Family Garden, eat Jianshui grilled tofu, return to Kunming from Jianshui at night - 1️⃣Jianshui Grilled Tofu I was very interested in Jianshui's grilled tofu after watching a food show. There are many tofu shops at the west gate of the ancient town. Sitting around the grill with the ladies and eating while they grill is a very special experience. 2️⃣Zhu Family Garden Jianshui Ancient Town has four gates, and the Chaoyang Gate looks very beautiful when lit up at night. The architecture of the ancient town is very distinctive, and Zhu Family Garden is well worth a visit. 🎫Ticket price is 35 RMB, and it's very suitable for wearing traditional costumes, but it's best to avoid the crowded times. 3️⃣Century-old Rice Rail Train I really wanted to give my child this experience before coming to Jianshui. During peak season, it's necessary to book tickets in advance. The train runs twice a day from 9:00-13:40 and 14:00-18:30. Hard seat costs 100 RMB, soft seat 120 RMB. Personally, I feel the hard seat is more retro and suitable for taking photos. 🚂The train passes through Shuanglong Bridge - Xianghui Bridge Station - Tuanshan residences The train stops at each place to let tourists take photos, with a longer stop at the last station. You can choose to visit Tuanshan residences, 🎫ticket price 30 RMB 4️⃣Ant Workshop 🎫50 RMB, includes 30 pottery coins, which can be used to buy things The architecture here is great for taking photos, and the cave café is very interesting - About the Food Jianshui is really, really delicious～ Jianshui grilled tofu, Jianshui barbecue, and rice noodles are all amazing Zengji Banjing Tofu, Huihui Guoqiao Garden, Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles, Jianshui Chicken Foot King are a few of my favorites - Accommodation Hotel prices range from 150-500 RMB. I recommend staying near the ancient town for more convenient dining and travel

A Day with Friends in Jianshui A friend from Kunming came to visit us, we rented a small electric car, and toured around Jianshui comfortably for a day. Lin'an Mini Train You can experience the mini train, although the ticket is quite expensive. Inside there are various trains, and the tracks are also walkable, half an hour for checking in and taking photos. Ant Workshop The ticket is relatively expensive, 40 yuan per person, and there are also tickets for 50 yuan per person, which come with four 10-yuan consumption coins that can be used inside, but only the restaurant is open. I read in a guide that you could buy coffee to get in for free, but the coffee shop has not been open these days, so just check in at the entrance and leave. Jianshui Purple Pottery Museum You can learn about the development of Jianshui's pottery industry and look at the exhibits inside. Buddha's Seal Lotus Island There is not much water left in Wulong Lake, the ground is exposed, the place is not big, but it is a good spot for taking photos, with coconut trees, cacti, blue sky, and white clouds. Jianshui Pottery Culture and Art Center The whole street is selling purple pottery. If you want to experience pottery making, the experience fee is 30 yuan per person, but if you want it to be fired, you need to add 100 yuan, and it takes about ten days. They can ship it to you later. Shuanglong Bridge The seventeen-arch bridge looks very beautiful under the sunset, there are snacks around, and there is a village further up with a roadside market, which is quite lively. Purple Pottery Street Night Market As night falls and the lights come on, the whole street looks very nice, and there are many local specialty snacks. Guangci Lake On the other side of the Purple Pottery Street Night Market, after dinner, you can take a walk, people are fishing, and you can also see the Ferris wheel.

Jianshui, an ancient city with a thousand years of history, is located in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. With its beautiful scenery and abundant resources, it is a worthwhile tourist destination💯. When you come to Jianshui, you must not miss the various delicacies here🍲. Jianshui tofu is one of the local specialties, with a delicate taste and delicious flavor. In addition, Jianshui also has many other delicacies, such as steam pot chicken, grass sprouts, swallow nest pastry, etc., to satisfy your taste buds😋. In addition to the food, there are many historical and cultural attractions in Jianshui worth seeing. Jianshui Confucius Temple is one of the iconic buildings here and a national key cultural relics protection unit. There are also many ancient buildings and streets, such as Chaoyang Tower, Zhu Family Garden, Xuezheng Examination Hall, etc., allowing you to feel the historical and cultural heritage of Jianshui📸. If you like natural scenery, Jianshui will not disappoint you. There are many beautiful natural landscapes here, such as Swallow Cave, Tuan Mountain Houses, Seventeen-hole Bridge, etc., allowing you to feel the charm of nature🌳. Jianshui also has many local characteristic activities, such as Jianshui folk songs, lanterns, dragon and lion dances, etc., allowing you to better understand the local culture and customs🎉. 🚌🏨Travel guide: You can take a plane to Mengzi Airport near Jianshui Ancient City, or take a train to Jianshui Station.🚆🚉 💰💲Ticket guide: Some attractions require tickets, such as Zhu Family Garden, Confucius Temple, etc., it is recommended to understand the ticket prices in advance.💰💲 🍃🌼Accommodation guide: There are many hotels and homestays near Jianshui Ancient City, you can choose according to your needs and budget.🍃🌼 🔍🔧Play guide: It is recommended to reserve 2-3 days for visiting Jianshui Ancient City to fully experience the charm of the ancient city.🔍🔧 In summary, Jianshui is a charming tourist destination. Whether you like food, history and culture, or natural scenery, it can meet your needs. Come to Jianshui and start an unforgettable journey!🎈

———————————— Two hours away from Kunming, it's really comfortable to stroll and eat in Jianshui on the weekend. If you're not in a hurry to catch the small train, then this guide is very suitable for you. My Special Forces One-Day Route: Lin'an Station ➠ Chaoyang Tower ➠ Stroll and eat in Jianshui Ancient Town ➠ Jianshui Confucian Temple ➠ Zhu Family Garden ➠ Ant Workshop ➠ Seventeen-Arch Bridge 👉【Tour Guide】 The 1️⃣st stop: Lin'an Station The starting station of the Jianshui small train, both the exterior and interior have maintained the style of the Republic of China. Even if you don't get a train ticket, you can still take photos here! Especially photogenic, you can also encounter the train at 18:30 in the afternoon. The 2️⃣nd stop: Chaoyang Tower It costs 10 yuan to climb the tower. This is a landmark building of Jianshui, built during the Ming Dynasty. It is said to have the same structure as the Tiananmen but was built 25 years earlier. Not only is it grand in scale, but the dougong brackets and plaques on the city tower are also very interesting. 📌tips: The best light for climbing the tower is at sunset/sunrise, and you can also overlook the panoramic view of the ancient town. At 20:00 in the evening, there will be a projection show on the city tower, which you can go and watch. The 3️⃣rd stop: Jianshui Ancient Town An ancient town left from the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is also the only well-preserved city tower in Jianshui. There are many small shops worth exploring in the town, and you can try Jianshui barbecue, Jianshui tofu, Jianshui grass sprout rice noodles, steam pot chicken, etc. ✅Recommended restaurants in the ancient town: ▫️Papaya Old Shop (A must-visit beverage shop in Jianshui Ancient Town, highly recommend the yogurt purple rice drink and papaya water) ▫️Xiang Man Lou (Recommended for stir-fried pot rice noodles, generous portions and delicious, with a unique environment) ▫️San Yan Jing Snacks (Recommended small pot rice noodles, braised chicken wings, braised chicken feet, roasted tofu) ▫️Qi Wei Xuan (Recommended steam pot chicken, wild mushroom hot pot, seasonal wild vegetables) ▫️Zi Xing Roast Duck Cold Shop (Roast duck, fried meat, local specialties of Jianshui) The 4️⃣th stop: Jianshui Confucian Temple If you like history and culture, you must come here to see. It is the second largest Confucian temple in the country. As the cultural center of Jianshui Ancient Town, you can feel the solemnity and connotation of traditional culture. The 5️⃣th stop: Zhu Family Garden The ticket is 35 yuan, known as the "Grand View Garden of the Southwest Frontier". The layout of the houses is orderly, and the courtyards are layered, forming a maze-like architectural complex. The garden design is also very outstanding. The 6️⃣th stop: Ant Workshop The ticket is 30 yuan, a rising internet-famous spot in Jianshui, and together with Maitreya Dongfeng Yun, it was created by Luo Xu. It is known as "Yunnan's Morocco", with dopamine colors + geometric elements of architectural style, very suitable for taking photos and checking in. The 7️⃣th stop: Seventeen-Arch Bridge A symbolic spot of Jianshui, with a history of over 200 years. You can take the No. 19 tourist line from the west gate of the ancient town to get there. The evening is very suitable for taking sunset photos, a must-visit place for photographers. 🌟【Notice】 ▫️Transportation: It takes about 2h by high-speed train from Kunming. Many other surrounding cities do not have direct access and can only transfer through Kunming. It is more convenient to drive by yourself. ▫️Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Jianshui Ancient Town, where transportation is convenient, food is concentrated, and there are also youth hostels to choose from.

Compared to popular destinations, I prefer distinctive and less-known places. Yunnan has a city with profound cultural heritage—Honghe Jianshui🏯 Here, not only can you find a massive ancient city, numerous ancient buildings, and many ancient bridges, but also spectacular karst caves, the small trains of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, and a rich array of cultural and natural landscapes, along with characteristic barbecue and reasonable prices🎉 After visiting enough internet-famous spots, a place with a slow pace, full of cultural heritage and the atmosphere of daily life is worth visiting‼️ Take a few days to organize a good travel plan and consider saving it❗ . 🚌How to get there 🚗High-speed train: There are bullet trains from Kunming to Jianshui, 2H 🚗Self-driving: The highway is also very convenient, only 2.5H drive from Kunming. . 🗺Travel Guide 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Kunming➠Jianshui Ancient City, Confucian Temple➠Zhilin Temple➠Zhu Family Garden➠Chaoyang Tower➠Ancient Wells Group, etc.➠Xiaogui Lake 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Lin'an Train Station➠Shuanglong Bridge➠Xianghuiqiao Station➠Tuanshan Village➠Swallow Cave➠Return trip . ✅✅✅Recommended Visits 📌Confucian Temple Built during the Yuan Dynasty, it is grand in scale and well-preserved. It is the third-largest Confucian temple in the country. Ticket: 38 . 📌Zhilin Zen Temple Built in 1295, it has been around for more than 700 years and is a rare well-preserved ancient wooden structure from the Yuan Dynasty. It also houses two Ming Dynasty Buddhist fine-line murals. Ticket: Free . 📌Zhu Family Garden Known as the Grand View Garden of the southwestern frontier, the layout of the houses is orderly, and the courtyards are layered, forming a maze-like architectural complex. The garden design is also very impressive. Ticket: 35 · 📌Ancient Wells Group Jianshui has a large number of ancient wells, some located in busy markets, some hidden in private houses, in various shapes, and they are still used by locals for daily water fetching. Ticket: Free . 📌Chaoyang Tower A landmark of Jianshui, built during the Ming Dynasty. Not only is it grand in scale, but the dougong brackets and plaques on the city tower are also very interesting, especially the night view. Ticket: Free . 📌Xiaogui Lake A small lake next to the ancient city, surrounded by various teahouses and bars, full of the atmosphere of daily life. Ticket: Free . 📌Lin'an Train Station An ancient train station on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, both the exterior and interior have retained the style of the Republic of China, very picturesque. You can also take the meter-gauge train to visit attractions such as Shuanglong Bridge and Tuanshan Village. Ticket: Free . 📌Shuanglong Bridge A spectacular seventeen-arch ancient bridge, with smooth bluestone slabs and exquisitely designed pavilions, it is even more beautiful at sunset. Ticket: Free . 📌Xianghuiqiao Station An even more niche ancient train station, with mottled French-style station buildings and swaying plane trees, it feels like being transported to Europe in a second. Ticket: Free . 📌Tuanshan Village A treasure trove of ancient residential buildings, dozens of well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty houses, a visual feast. Ticket: 35 . 📌Swallow Cave A spectacular karst cave, where you can also watch thrilling performances of harvesting swallow nests. Ticket: 55 . 🏠Accommodation | Jianshui Chuxi Homestay ✔Close to Lin'an Station, very convenient to walk to the ancient city ✔Clean and tidy, with many surrounding amenities . 🥙【Food Recommendations】 ▪Jianshui Renjia: The environment is average, but the steam pot chicken is very fragrant ▪Yaojia Barbecue: A very characteristic Jianshui barbecue ▪Xianghuiqiao Station Restaurant: A restaurant built inside an ancient train station, with great scenery and atmosphere . 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🔸If you have enough time, you can combine trips to Mengzi and Shiping for a visit

Yunnan Jianshui | A historic ancient city forgotten on the frontier 🏯Jianshui was built as a city by the Nanzhao regime during the Tang Dynasty. It is a historic city on the frontier of Yunnan. Compared to other popular tourist spots, it is quite niche with a strong sense of history and the atmosphere of daily life. There aren't too many tourists, and the weather is also quite suitable and comfortable. 1️⃣ Jianshui Little Train - With a track gauge of one meter, it is known as the 'meter-gauge'. A train ticket costs 95, but personally, I don't think it's necessary. Just taking photos is good enough, and it's quite photogenic. Around 6:30 pm at Lin'an Station, you can even catch the train arriving, which is just a bit outside the ancient city and very close to the city gate. That's a great time for photos. 2️⃣ Jianshui Ancient City - Founded during the Yuan Dynasty and renovated during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is an ancient city from the Ming and Qing periods. Inside the city, there are mostly shops for dining and shopping. Jianshui barbecue, Jianshui tofu, and Jianshui grass sprout rice noodles are all considered to be unparalleled in Yunnan. 3️⃣ Chaoyang Tower - Built during the Ming Dynasty, it is a central landmark that you won't miss when visiting Jianshui. It is the only city tower in Jianshui that has been well-preserved. It was completed earlier than the Tiananmen and has a similar architectural style, hence it is known as the 'Little Tiananmen'. It stands in contrast to the surrounding low houses, and the tower indeed has an extraordinary presence. The words 'Dominating the Southeast' on the city gate seem to speak of Jianshui's status. Here you can climb the tower to overlook the entire ancient town, and it's also a good spot for photos. 4️⃣ Confucian Temple - Highly recommended for those who love history and culture! It is the second-largest temple complex in the country after the Confucian Temples in Qufu and Beijing. Among them, the Hall of the Great Teachers houses eight plaques from the Qing Dynasty emperors, with inscriptions such as 'Teacher for All Ages' by Kangxi, 'Unparalleled in Educating the People' by Yongzheng, 'Participating with Heaven and Earth' by Qianlong, and others. 5️⃣ Seventeen-Arch Bridge - Also known as 'Shuanglong Bridge', it is one of the oldest and most well-preserved ancient bridges in Yunnan Province. It has an important place in the history of bridge construction in China. The bridge spans the Tacheng River with seventeen stone arches, and its construction is grand and spectacular. The bluestone slabs on the bridge are laid so smoothly that they are like a mirror, and the beautiful light and shadows cast on the bridge by the setting sun through the bridge arches are a sight to behold. 6️⃣ Ant Workshop - Designed by the same designer behind the Maitreya East Wind Charm, inspired by ant nests, it is composed of colorful hollow bricks forming a group of dopamine buildings that are very photogenic on a sunny day. 7️⃣ Big Slab Well - A well with a lot of history, and it's very big! Many locals still fetch water here, which is quite interesting. Next to it, there's a shop making Jianshui tofu where you can buy soy milk and tofu pudding, which I personally think tastes pretty good! ➡️ As for the current popular tourist spots, I prefer these niche places because only then can I truly calm down and thoroughly appreciate the history, culture, and local customs.

🌟 Highlights: The Jianshui Little Train runs on an old-fashioned track, with each station along the way having its own unique scenery. Tickets are divided into return and round-trip, with the round-trip being more economical. The entire journey takes 4 hours, departing at 2:30 pm and ending at 6:30 pm. Due to time constraints with the child, my mother took the child on a one-way trip, and I drove to the final station, Tuanshan Station, to pick them up, arriving at around 4 pm. My mother mentioned that each station was very distinctive, 👍 Most recommended: Definitely buy a soft seat, which is a sofa seat. It doesn't cost much more, but there will be far fewer passengers in the carriage compared to the hard seats.

Hello, I am a niche beauty excavator🍊Orange City I have been to Yunnan many times, and every time I overlook the small city of Jianshui Jianshui is a low-key city full of cultural and historical charm - Local people fetch water from ancient wells and sit under ancient trees to chat every day Everyone grills tofu and barbecue together, sharing the fun of everyday life This place is away from the hustle and bustle, yet it has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere It's suitable for a slow-paced stroll to feel the charm of life and the atmosphere of daily living. . 🚗【How to get there】 2h by high-speed train from Kunming, or 2.5h by self-driving from Kunming . 【3-day 2-night travel itinerary】 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟭: Jianshui Ancient Town - Confucian Temple - Zhu Family Garden - Ancient Well 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟮: Lin'an Station - Shuanglong Bridge - Xianghui Bridge Station - Tuanshan Station - Tuanshan Residence 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟯: Ant Workshop - Wulong Lake - Return trip . 【Places not to be missed】 ❶Jianshui Ancient Town Different from most ancient towns, Jianshui Ancient Town is where locals live, without excessive commercialization. There are only small shops that locals also visit, and everyone sits around a table grilling tofu, chatting about the slow times ❷Jianshui Little Train This century-old railway has been reopened, the meter-gauge train is very slow, and the scenery outside the window slowly enters the eyes~ You can also ride an electric scooter🛵, traveling along the Baituan Highway to visit each station ❸Shuanglong Bridge Also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, on a good day you can capture the same golden light piercing through as in the Summer Palace, and it's really pleasant to take a walk on Shuanglong Bridge in the evening ❺Xianghui Bridge Station One of the stops on the small train route, with French-style architecture, you can enjoy a cup of coffee, and there are many local girls holding baskets of freshly picked strawberries, which are really sweet~ ❹Tuanshan Ancient Village Located next to Tuanshan Station, with yellow walls and gray tiles, the village is not very big. Villagers sit under ancient trees chatting about daily life, and children chase and play on the bluestone slabs ❺Ant Workshop The colorful castle is very photogenic, but it's quite small. If you want to take photos, you can enter for free with a coffee or drink~ ❻Wulong Lake After visiting the Ant Workshop, you can stroll around the nearby Wulong Lake. It's really pleasant to take a walk here and lie on the grass . 🏡【Where to stay】 You can stay around the ancient town, which is convenient for visiting and has a strong local atmosphere, or you can choose to stay around Zitao Street, where there is a night market nearby . 🍧【What to eat】 Jianshui's specialty foods include Jianshui tofu, steam pot chicken, grass sprout rice noodles, Jianshui barbecue, and in the evening you can go to Zitao Street night market to find all the mentioned delicacies~