Jianshui in Yunnan, an underrated niche spot for family outings

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