Jianshui Ancient City

Jianshui Ancient Town is a small frontier town with a history of 1200 years, located 220 kilometers south of Kunming, Yunnan. It was formerly known as Butou, also called Badian. The county has nearly a hundred ancient temples, with more than 40 in the urban area alone. These treasures, weathered and mottled with age, have considerable historical and artistic value.

Zhu Family Garden, located in the middle section of Jianxin Street in the ancient city of Jianshui, Yunnan, was the residence and ancestral hall built by the Zhu Wei Qing brothers, who were gentry at the end of the Qing Dynasty, and is known as the 'Grand View Garden of the Southwest Frontier'. The Zhu Family Garden covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters. The main building is laid out in a 'vertical four and horizontal three' pattern, which is a flexible combination of the traditional residential style of Jianshui, typically 'three rooms with six ears and a three-room hall, with one large courtyard and four small ones'. The layout of the houses is orderly, with courtyards layered upon each other, totaling 42 courtyards of various sizes. The entire group of buildings features steep ridges and flying eaves, carved beams and painted rafters, all exquisitely elegant. The arrangement of the courtyards and halls is reasonable, with a rich and endlessly varied spatial landscape, forming a 'maze-like' architectural complex. In the ancient city of Jianshui, the best attraction in my personal opinion is the Zhu Family Garden

The cultural and travel enthusiast prefers unique and distinctive destinations. Jianshui in Yunnan's Honghe Prefecture is such a city with profound cultural heritage. It boasts a grand ancient city, numerous ancient buildings and bridges, spectacular caves, and the cultural and natural landscape of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway's small train. The characteristic barbecue and reasonable prices attract countless tourists. Such a slow-paced place, full of cultural atmosphere, is definitely worth a visit! A carefully organized guide is recommended for collection! Travel Tips: High-speed train: There is a direct high-speed train from Kunming to Jianshui, which only takes 2 hours. Self-driving: The Jianshui expressway is convenient, and it takes about 2.5 hours to drive from Kunming. Tourism Strategy: Day1: Depart from Kunming, head to Jianshui Ancient City, visit the Confucian Temple, Zhilin Zen Temple, Zhu Family Garden, Chaoyang Tower, and the ancient well cluster, and finally stroll around Xiaogui Lake. Day2: Visit Lin'an Railway Station, admire Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge Station, then go to Tuanshan Village and Swallow Cave, and finally return. Tour Recommendations: Jianshui Confucian Temple: The Confucian Temple, which was built during the Yuan Dynasty, is grand and well-preserved. It is the third largest Confucian temple in the country, with an entrance fee of 38 yuan. Zhilin Zen Temple: The main hall was built during the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of over 700 years. It is a rare ancient wooden structure from the Yuan Dynasty, with free admission. Zhu Family Garden: Known as the Grand View Garden of the southwestern frontier, the houses are orderly and the garden design is outstanding, with an entrance fee of 35 yuan. Ancient Well Cluster: There are many ancient wells in Jianshui, each with a different shape, still in use by locals today, with free admission. Chaoyang Tower: A landmark of Jianshui, built during the Ming Dynasty, the city tower is magnificent, especially beautiful at night, with free admission. Xiaogui Lake: A small lake next to the ancient city, with teahouses and bars along the lake, full of life, with free admission. Lin'an Railway Station: An old railway station on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, it retains the style of the Republic of China and offers rides on the narrow-gauge train to tour the surrounding attractions, with free admission. Shuanglong Bridge: A seventeen-hole ancient bridge, beautifully shaped, especially beautiful at sunset, with free admission. Xianghui Bridge Station: An even more niche old railway station with French architectural style and a unique atmosphere, with free admission. Tuanshan Village: A treasure trove of Ming and Qing residential buildings, dozens of houses are well-preserved, a visual feast, with an entrance fee of 35 yuan. Swallow Cave: A spectacular cave landscape, where you can watch the performance of harvesting swallow nests, with an entrance fee of 55 yuan. Accommodation Recommendation: Jianshui Chuxi Homestay, located near Lin'an Station, is convenient for walking to the ancient city, with a clean and tidy environment and complete surrounding facilities. Food Recommendations: Jianshui Renjia: The aroma of the steam pot chicken is enticing and memorable. Yaojia Barbecue: Special Jianshui barbecue, delicious and tempting. Xianghui Bridge Station Restaurant: A restaurant inside the old railway station, with great scenery and atmosphere, offering a unique dining experience.

Jianshui City was originally a rammed earth city built during the Nanzhao period, and was expanded into a brick city in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387). When Li Dingguo captured Lin'an City, the towers of the south, north, and west were destroyed by war. They were repaired again in the fourth year of Kangxi, but later suffered further damage. Only the Dongmen Chaoyang Tower, despite having gone through numerous wars and earthquakes, still stands tall after nearly six hundred years. Jianshui County began to build temple schools during the Yuan Dynasty. During the Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty, Lin'an Prefecture School was built, and during the Wanli period, Jianshui Zhou Confucian school was also established.

Among the many popular travel destinations in Yunnan, Jianshui City in Honghe Prefecture is definitely considered off-the-beaten-path. It takes about 2-3 hours to drive from Kunming to reach Jianshui. It is recommended to stay near the Jianshui Ancient Town Cuisine: I've eaten at several small restaurants, including Li Hua Jian snacks, soy milk chicken, Xinfang Shijun, Fujian cuisine, Yao's barbecue, Huang's Vietnamese rolls, etc. Grass sprouts are a local specialty, and grass sprout rice noodles can be found everywhere; it's recommended to give them a try. As for Jianshui barbecue, there wasn't anything particularly amazing about the taste, perhaps I just didn't go to the right place? Attractions: Ant Workshop, Wulong Lake Urban Park (these two places are very close to each other) Jianshui Ancient Town, the small train, Shuanglong Bridge also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, Zitao Street. Tips: The streets of Jianshui Ancient Town are very narrow, so please be cautious if you're driving. Although the Ant Workshop is not large, it's very photogenic, and you can also view art exhibitions and appreciate a rich collection of purple pottery; it's worth a visit!

Experiencing the Republican-era style narrow-gauge train is a must when visiting Jianshui Ancient Town. Countless travelers have already shared their experiences, so there is no need for me to elaborate further. Riding the leisurely train reminded me of the 'three-and-a-half' green trains from my childhood in Shanxi, my hometown. The stations and attractions along the way are all noteworthy. Make sure to allocate more time for the visit to the Tuanshan residences; it will take you back to the uneven roads of your childhood hometown, evoking fleeting memories of youth! Travel is a lifestyle, and attractions might be just the seasoning. If it can bring back the nostalgic thoughts of childhood, it is undoubtedly a form of happiness!

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~

Longing for a small-town lifestyle, this time I chose the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, embarking on a new journey by train🚂, away from the crowds, to the charming small towns of southeastern Yunnan. I started a unique and colorful journey of 4 days and 3 nights. Day1 Kunming: Arriving directly in Kunming, I experienced the leisurely life of the locals at 📍Cuihu Park in the spring city. Then I went to 📍the Military Academy to watch the hourly guard-changing ceremony and to learn about half of Kunming's modern history, reminiscing about the once glorious years. There's also the 📍Lu Han Mansion, which witnessed the Yunnan Uprising, a Gothic-style bright yellow French building, great for taking photos outside and revisiting history inside. Day2 Jianshui: This is a treasure of a small town, far from the hustle and bustle, with a long history and culture, still retaining more than 50 ancient buildings. 📍Ancient Town: The ancient town, full of life, is worth visiting for its Chaoyang Tower, Confucian Temple, and Zhu Family Garden. 📍Narrow Gauge Train: A tourist train, with vintage carriages, artistic retro stations, and beautiful scenery of countryside and ancient buildings along the way; it's recommended to book a seat early, find a window spot for photos, and the fruits at the station are also very cheap. It passes through Shuanglong Bridge Station - Xianghui Bridge Station - Tuanshan Station. 📍Purple Pottery Street: A bustling night market, very popular at night, where the small town's atmosphere is evident, and there are many pottery galleries along the street, with a variety of colorful ceramics to dazzle the eyes. Food: Jianshui roasted tofu, barbecue, steam pot feast. Day3 Mengzi: My impression of Mengzi is that it's a city with low prices, off the beaten path, rich history, a border town, and a small city with ethnic characteristics. It is the junction of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway and the Gejiu Stone Railway, where multiple cultures blend, and the architectural features are also unique, making it super suitable for sightseeing and photography. 📍Bisezhai: An important stop on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, with French architectural style, one of China's oldest train stations, and also home to Yunnan's first coffee shop and post office. Here you can find the same camera positions as in the movie 'Youth', and it really achieves a model of operation and sightseeing integration. 📍Pioneer Bookstore is located next to Nanhu and the former site of the Southwest Associated University, gathering representative works of the teachers and students of the university and local handicrafts of Mengzi; The Dashuzhai Night Market and Nanhu Night Tour in Mengzi are also must-visit places for visitors. 🌟Mengzi is the birthplace of Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles. Day4 Mile: This city, sharing its name with Buddha, inevitably has its own unique legends. Now Mile can be directly reached by high-speed rail, making travel convenient. 📍Dongfengyun Art Town: Red brick kilns of various sizes, blending wine culture and Yi ethnic fire culture, full of exotic charm. The design here is really for photography, any angle is a great shot, and if you come after May, there's also a large field of lavender. 📍Taiping Lake Park: A park created through ecological restoration on a karstified land. Nestled between mountains and waters, with dense forests and clear waters, it is a colorful land all year round. Traveling through Yunnan by train, connecting several characteristic small towns with the simplest mode of transportation, to experience different small-town lives.

Jianshui's beauty lies in its simplicity. The millennia of history and cultural accumulation have created a quaint and profound temperament, where time seems to stand still. Ancient city towers, archways, government offices, academies, Confucian temples, imperial examination halls, temples, Zen monasteries, private gardens, old alley residences, ancient wells, ancient bridges... everything you can and cannot think of is here. Jianshui's beauty also lies in its tranquility. Here, you won't find excessive noise, but rather the lives of the locals are more visible—whether they are vending for a living, strolling leisurely, chatting under the trees in front of their houses, or enjoying old wine and tofu while sitting together... Even after walking through the bustling commercial streets outside Chaoyang Gate, you will be immediately assimilated by the serene Little Gui Lake. Jianshui's beauty is also in its cuisine. Jianshui tofu, steam pot chicken, Jianshui barbecue, grass sprouts... A small shop—a tile-roofed house, reflects the Lin'an style even more. Mostly locals dine here, with cheap prices and a simple layout. The owner is kind, and the waitresses are all aunts and grandmas, but the service is very enthusiastic. A thirty-year-old shop, not for luxury or gimmicks, but earnestly and honestly waiting for that taste, that atmosphere, deserving of respect! Fried rice with pork head meat, grilled tri-line pork, grilled pork skin, small meat skewers, bursting tofu, cold mixed grass sprouts. Fried rice with mushrooms, Jianshui tofu with potatoes, iced papaya water, corn wine (not photographed), all for just 76 yuan, satisfying! A little complaint: Zhu Family Garden is well-known, but after seeing many gardens and private residences, although it's not bad, it didn't seem particularly outstanding. The garden scenery is okay. The most annoying thing is that they built a performance stage in the garden, which is a complete eyesore! From the layout, the 'back door' should actually be the main entrance of the private residence, and the currently open 'front door' should actually be a side door. Who has guests come in and go directly to the inner house?! (Shouldn't the cultural tourism department consider this?!)

Entering Jianshui Ancient Town is like stepping into a thick historical scroll. Yunnan Jianshui is truly a city full of historical heritage and natural scenery. As a historical and cultural city, Jianshui attracts countless tourists with its unique architectural style, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful natural landscapes. I particularly like Jianshui Ancient Town, where the streets, alley entrances, and corners are all filled with the flavor of life. Strolling through the ancient town, touching the skin of history, one can feel the breath of life of the ancients. 🎈Recommended attractions in Jianshui ✅ Jianshui Ancient Town ✅ Zhajing Street ✅ Ancient City Gates ✅ Shuanglong Bridge ✅ Ant Workshop ✅ Jianshui Little Train (one line) ✅ Tuanshan Residence ✅ Zhu Family Garden ✅ Beishan Taozhuang 🍵Recommended dining and cuisine ✅ Roasted tofu, grass sprout rice noodles PS: Must-try Jianshui delicacies, recommended are Banjing Tofu Workshop and Weidao Lin'an at the edge of the ancient town ✅ Barbecue: Many people who come to Jianshui Ancient Town will eat barbecue, Yao's Barbecue has very good online reviews ✅ Yunnan cuisine - Steam Pot Chicken ✅ Papaya water and purple rice (old store) 🚙Transportation information ✅ About 2 hours from Kunming by high-speed train (departure times vary) ✅ About ten-plus minutes by taxi from the high-speed train station 🚩Recommended travel routes 🎈2-day tour route ✅Day1: Jianshui Ancient Town → Xiaogui Lake → Ant Workshop → Zitao Street ✅Day2: Jianshui Little Train → Shuanglong Bridge Station → Xianghui Bridge Station → Tuanshan Village 🎈2-day leisurely eating and drinking route ✅Day1: Garden Snacks Intestine and Rice Noodles - Zhu Family Garden - Osaka Well - Banjing Tofu Workshop - Fujian Cuisine - Ascend Chaoyang Tower - Spoon Powder Old Store - Pear Blossom Tip Snack Shop ✅Day2: Lin'an Weidao - Lin'an Station to take the rice track train (9 am) - Shuanglong Bridge (Jianshui + Qikong Bridge) Xianghui Bridge Train Station - Tuanshan Village - Lin'an Restaurant - Amao Halal Barbecue 🏠Accommodation recommendations ✅ Choose to stay near Jianshui Ancient Town, more options in price during the off-season ✅ If you like quiet, you can choose to stay near Xianghui Bridge 🚩Travel tips: ✅ The UV rays are strong during the day, it is recommended to do good sun protection ✅ The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, pay attention to adding clothes ✅ Drink more water to prevent getting heaty

Transportation: Self-driving Accommodation: Inside Jianshui Ancient Town Itinerary: 1️⃣ Narrow-gauge Train: The only privately-operated railway still in operation in our country, and also the only century-old narrow-gauge train, full of retro Republican style. The train is mainly wooden structured, making it very photogenic. There are four stops along the train's route, and it will stop for a while at each station for passengers to enjoy the sights. If you only want to take photos and do not wish to ride the train or deal with the crowds at each stop, you can follow the train's route by car. After the train stops and the passengers go to visit the attractions, you can get on the train to take photos with fewer people and without a ticket. 2️⃣ Shuanglong Bridge: Also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, it is Jianshui's favorite structure, very quaint and historical. At sunset, the golden light on the bridge is stunning. 3️⃣ Tuanshan Residence: A group of ancient Ming and Qing buildings in Yunnan, a 600-year-old village, with an entrance fee of 35 yuan. Many villagers still live in the old houses, which are basically unrenovated, so they can be described as a bit rundown or authentically original. 4️⃣ Zhu Family Garden: The largest private garden in southern Yunnan, belonging to the Zhu family, the richest family in the area during the Qing Dynasty. Covering an area of more than 20,000 square meters, it is very large and you can spend a whole morning wandering around. 5️⃣ Zitao Street: Thought to be a place selling purple pottery, but it is actually a night market for food, quite lively at night. 6️⃣ Buy Purple Pottery: There are many shops selling purple pottery in Jianshui Ancient Town. Ask around and bargain to eventually pick out a teapot you like at a satisfactory price. 7️⃣ Jianshui Ancient Town: Like many ancient towns, it has Yiwu goods, a Confucian temple, an imperial examination hall, a government office, and many snacks. Stroll and eat to your heart's content. Delicacies: 1️⃣ Jianshui Barbecue: Delicious, with a particularly good sauce. 2️⃣ Rice Noodles: All kinds of rice noodles are delicious, fried rice noodles, grass sprout rice noodles, must have a bowl every day. 3️⃣ Jianshui Tofu: Personally, I don't think it's as good as coated tofu.

At eight o'clock in the morning, it's just a few minutes' walk from Hanting Hotel (Jianshui Ancient City Branch) to Chaoyang Tower. The ancient city streets in the early morning are much quieter without the crowd of last night. Chaoyang Tower opens at eight o'clock to welcome guests, and you can go up to the tower for a view. From Chaoyang Tower, head west along Lin'an Road, passing through Hanlin Street (Zhu Family Garden), Tianjun Temple (free visit), Xuezheng Examination Hall, Lin'an Prefecture, Jianshui Confucius Temple, etc., taking about 50 minutes with stops. Then, starting from Jianshui Confucius Temple and heading east, we visited Xuezheng Examination Hall, Zhu Family Garden and other three paid attractions, with the last Zhu Family Garden on Hanlin Street. These three attractions took about three hours, and we returned to Hanting Hotel at half past twelve. Plan your trip well in these days, enter the attractions early, otherwise, like us entering Zhu Family Garden at around half past eleven, it was already crowded with people everywhere. Taking a photo also has other people in it. It's noisy everywhere, and when it gets hot, some irritability rises in the heart. 📍Introduction to Jianshui Ancient City Jianshui Ancient City was built during the Yuanhe period of the Tang Dynasty, i.e., 806-820 AD. It was originally called Butou, also known as Badan, and in the Yi language, it is called 'Huil', which means 'sea' in Yi; 'Li' means 'big', which translates to 'big sea' in Chinese, hence the name Jianshui. Jianshui Ancient City was originally a earth city built during the Nanzhao period, and was expanded into a brick city in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387). When Li Dingguo captured Lin'an City, the three city towers in the south, north and west were destroyed by war. They were repaired again in the fourth year of Kangxi, but were damaged again. Only the East Gate Chaoyang Tower, despite numerous wars and earthquakes, still stands nearly six hundred years later. Jianshui County began to build temple schools in the Yuan Dynasty, built Lin'an Prefecture School in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, and built Jianshui State Confucian School in the Wanli period. During the Qing Dynasty, four academies, 'Chongzheng, Huanwen, Chongwen, and Qujiang', were established one after another. At that time, it was known as 'half of the list', i.e., about half of the candidates in the Yunnan imperial examination came from Lin'an Prefecture, which was rare in the country. Therefore, Jianshui has always been known as a 'literary state' and 'Zoulu of Southern Yunnan'. In 1994, Jianshui was approved by the State Council as the third batch of famous historical and cultural cities in China. The ancient city, after 12 centuries of construction, still preserves more than 50 ancient buildings, and is known as the 'Museum of Ancient Architecture' and 'Museum of Folk Houses'. The city has well-preserved and large-scale 'Yunnan's First' Confucius Temple, as well as Chaoyang Tower, Shuanglong Bridge, Zhilin Temple, Zhu Family Garden and a large number of distinctive ancient buildings. There are nearly a hundred ancient temples in the county, and more than 40 in the city alone. These treasures, which have gone through the vicissitudes of life, have considerable historical and artistic value. ✅East Gate Chaoyang Tower Jianshui East Gate City Tower is the Chaoyang Tower that Jianshui people are proud of. It is recorded in 'Jianshui State Annals': 'The East City Tower, a hundred feet high, is magnificent. Below the city is a market, with thousands of households, endless scenery. The sun rises in the east, and the light is reflected far away. Looking at the city tower from afar, it is like a crane on a slope, like Yueyang, a great view of the south.' Chaoyang Tower has been exposed to wind and rain for more than 600 years, has experienced several wars, and is still intact and standing, becoming a landmark building of Jianshui. ✅Jianshui Confucius Temple It was built in the 22nd year of Yuan Zhiyuan (1285 AD). 'Yuan History•Zhang Lidaobiography' records: In that year, Zhang Lidaobiography served as the Xuanfu envoy of Yunnan Lin'an Guangxi Road (Xuanfu Division was set up in Jianshui), 'and created a temple school in Jianshui Road'. This is the earliest Confucius Temple he created in the province after the first Confucius Temple in Zhongqing Road (now Kunming City), which was created at the same time as Dali Road. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the location of Lin'an Prefecture School and Jianshui State School. It also once hosted Yuanjiang Prefecture School, becoming the cultural and educational center of Southern Yunnan. Over the past seven hundred years, it has been expanded and rebuilt more than fifty times. Especially in the Ming Dynasty, the head of the Hanlin Academy, Li Yueyuan, brought back the architectural drawings of the Royal Palace of the Confucius Temple in Qufu from the capital, and then rebuilt and expanded it according to the drawings, eventually becoming a large-scale Confucius Temple covering an area of 114 mu (about 76,000 square meters), the largest Confucius Temple in southern China. ✅Xuezheng Examination Hall The Yunnan Tidu Xuezheng Examination Hall is the place where the highest education administrative official in Yunnan Province, the Tidu Xuezheng, regularly held the college entrance examination for students from Lin'an, Yuanjiang, Kaihua (now Wenshan), and Puer in the southern Yunnan region. The Xuezheng Examination Hall faces south with a width of more than 40 meters and a depth of 150 meters, covering an area of 6,000 square meters. The buildings are neatly symmetrical, with more than a hundred rooms. The entire building is centered on the corridor, forming six courtyards. The existing buildings are well preserved, with red pillars and grandeur, and are an excellent physical relic for studying the ancient imperial examination system in southwestern China. In 1993, it was announced by the People's Government of Yunnan Province as the fourth batch of key cultural relics protection units. In 2019, it was listed as the eighth batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council. The college entrance examination in the Yunnan Tidu Xuezheng Examination Hall is a preparatory examination before the imperial examination. Those who are admitted to the college entrance examination can enjoy generous poetry encounters, enter the national imperial examination selection process, and realize the dream of 'being a country boy in the morning and entering the emperor's hall in the evening'. In the Yunnan Tidu Xuezheng Examination Hall, there are four exhibition halls: the Mongolian Study Hall, the Jianshui Temple Study Academy Yixue Hall, the Comprehensive Hall, and the Local Hall, which fully display the ancient imperial examination system in China and the local imperial examination culture. At the same time, the Yunnan Tidu Xuezheng Examination Hall Wenfang Qinggong Exhibition Hall and 'Zangxitang' are set up, which display thousands of ancient inkstones from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as a large number of ancient quantities, rubbings, etc., and precious cultural relics such as oracle bone inscriptions, Qin and Han simple books, and ancient simple bamboo slips. Especially the authentic works of Lin'an Prefect Wang Wenzhi, Yunnan Xuezheng Tidu Fu Zhenbang, Qing Dynasty official Wang Wen, and imperial examination champion Yuan Jiagu, will make you linger. ✅Zhu Family Garden Located in the middle section of Hanlin Street in the center of Jianshui Ancient City, it is a house and ancestral hall built by the local gentry Zhu Weiqing brothers in the late Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters. The main building is arranged in a 'vertical four horizontal three' layout, which is a typical Jianshui 'three rooms and six ears three rooms hall with rear mountain ears, a large patio with four small patios' parallel and combined residential building group. The courtyards are layered and the houses are lined up. There are 42 large and small patios and 214 rooms, known as the 'Daguan Garden of Southern Yunnan'. Zhu Family Garden is an important part of the national key scenic spot and the national historical and cultural city Jianshui, and is now a national key cultural relics protection unit.