Jianshui Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Explore the off-the-beaten-path destination of Jianshui in Yunnan

Avoid the crowds | Explore the lesser-known gem of Jianshui in Yunnan|||🌄 Are you still struggling with where to go for fun? If you want to avoid the crowds and find a quiet place, don't just focus on Dali and Lijiang. Jianshui in Yunnan is a great choice. ·── 🏞 Attractions: 1️⃣ Jianshui Ancient Town. The ancient town boasts a long history and culture with a rich cultural heritage, including the Chaoyang Tower, Zhu Family Garden, Confucian Temple, Lin'an Government Office, and the Big Well. Chaoyang Tower is an ancient city wall that predates even the Tiananmen, and it has stood firm through many battles; Zhu Family Garden is a building from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Big Well offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle of Jianshui. 2️⃣ Jianshui Little Train. Whether to take it depends on personal preference. The train stations it stops at are very distinctive and worth visiting. There are also ways to enjoy the area without taking the little train, see the guide below👇 3️⃣ Tuanshan Folk Houses. Well-preserved traditional buildings and beautiful natural scenery, with winding flagstone paths flanked by quaint houses and shady courtyards, evoke a sense of peacefulness through the ages. 4️⃣ Ant Workshop. An art piece transformed from an abandoned brickyard, very photogenic, suitable for taking pictures. 5️⃣ Shuanglong Bridge. The 360-degree unobstructed Shuanglong Bridge, also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, has withstood two hundred years of wind and rain and still retains its original appearance, making it a great spot to watch the sunset. 🍜 Cuisine: Jianshui tofu, grass sprout rice noodles, steam pot chicken, papaya water. 🏨 Accommodation options: You can stay inside or around the ancient town. Jianshui is not big, and taxi fares usually start at the base price. I stayed at the Qianyu Inn next to the ancient town, which is very convenient to get to the ancient town, and the landlady will call you home every night to eat grilled tofu. 🚗 Transportation ✈ Fly to Kunming, then take a high-speed train from Kunming to Jianshui. It's only a 2-hour drive from Kunming to Jianshui, and you can also drive or take a taxi. 👀 Travel TIPS: ✅ When you first arrive in Jianshui, you can spend a day wandering around the ancient town and the surrounding alleys. Jianshui is known as a 'living ancient town' not only because of the large number of well-preserved ancient buildings but more importantly, because the local lifestyle is well preserved, unlike some ancient towns that are left with nothing but a shell. ✅ The Ant Workshop is very photogenic, but be sure to choose a sunny day🌞 to go, otherwise, it's quite ordinary. Next to the Ant Workshop is the Wulong Lake Park, which can be visited together, and Jianshui's 'Little California' is located within this park. ✅ Ways to enjoy the area without taking the little train. If you don't want to take the little train but still want to visit each station, you can choose to take a taxi🚗 or a scooter🛵. Most people choose to visit Lin'an Station - Xianghui Bridge Station - Tuanshan Station, and then go to Shuanglong Bridge to watch the sunset🌅. I took a taxi to visit the three stations and Tuanshan Folk Houses first, then took the No. 19 tourist bus🚌 to Shuanglong Bridge to enjoy the sunset. It's very convenient to get a taxi around Shuanglong Bridge.

Jianshui, Yunnan, this small town, I just want to say 【Too Late to Meet】

Yunnan really has too many ancient towns and stories, Jianshui is one of them, low-key yet profound. You can describe it with the phrase "Too Late to Meet". Both quaint and modern, from the Daban Well outside the west gate of the ancient town, where residents fetch water every day, to the French-style narrow-gauge train that passes through the countryside, from the Jianshui tofu roasted on charcoal in every household, to the bizarre and dopamine-rich colors of the Ant Workshop, Jianshui is really suitable for slow travel experiences. Go before it becomes too famous! 【Recommended Places】 1⃣️ Jianshui Ancient Town This is an ancient town that is slower than Dali and more quaint than Lijiang. It is the 'living' small town in our hearts, with over a dozen ancient wells still in use, Jianshui tofu eaten by every household, the cigarette box dance in the square at night, ancient buildings (Zhu Family Garden, Confucian Temple, Chaoyang Tower), and a large number of indigenous people still living here, all reasons why we love this place. 2⃣️ Jianshui Little Train Ride the retro yellow train from the city to the countryside, with the spring breeze blowing by your ears, check in at different retro stations (Xianhui Bridge Station, Shuanglong Bridge Station, Tuanshan Station), and see the trendy market at Xianhui Bridge and the sunset at Shuanglong Bridge. Along the way, there are baskets of strawberries sold by villagers, delicious and cheap. You can also rent a bicycle and ride along the train's route, starting from the south gate of the ancient town, heading west along the 'Baituan Highway' all the way to 'Tuanshan Folk Houses'. 3⃣️ Shuanglong Bridge Also known as the Seventeen-Arch Ancient Bridge, listed among China's top ten ancient bridges, the ancient bridge is beautiful, and the sunset is even more stunning, with local specialty stalls all around the bridge. 4⃣️ Xianhui Bridge Station French architectural style, there is a small market next to the station, and a retro literary cafe. Order a cup of coffee here, and time should be wasted in such a place. 5⃣️ Ant Workshop This is a fairy-tale world created with colorful brick walls, great for taking photos. If you don't like taking photos, you can skip it (if you order coffee, you can enter without buying a ticket, saving 40 haha). 🚗【Transportation】2.5h drive from Kunming, or 2h by high-speed train from Kunming to Jianshui. 🍜【Cuisine】Jianshui tofu, grass sprout rice noodles, Jianshui barbecue, steam pot chicken, papaya water. Recommended restaurants: Tuwafang, Weidao Lin'an, Banjing Tofu Workshop, Yao's Barbecue, Li Hua Jian. 🏠【Accommodation】: Jianshui Tingziyun Hotel A genuine hundred-year-old courtyard, quaint and quiet, very suitable for friends or family to rent a small courtyard for a trip, Have afternoon tea and chat in the courtyard, the hotel will also provide ancient well water, which is perfect for brewing tea, located within the ancient town, very convenient location. The temperature during the Spring Festival is very comfortable, and compared to other popular cities in Yunnan, it will not be too crowded, highly recommended to come here this Spring Festival to experience spring in advance!

China's last living ancient city is more down-to-earth than Lijiang and has lower prices than Dali

It has a history of over a thousand years and was once the absolute center of southern Yunnan. In the Ming Dynasty's 'Dian Lue', there was a record of 'Gold in Lin'an, Silver in Dali', where 'Lin'an' was its old name, indicating its wealth and prosperity at the time; It escaped the massive demolitions of the last century's construction boom. To this day, the original inhabitants still live in the city, leading lives not much different from their ancestors, and thus, it is known as 'China's last living ancient city'. This ancient city, is the Jianshui Ancient City, which exudes a sense of relaxation from the inside out.

Yunnan-Kunming ‖ May Day Tour filled with surprises and wonderful strategies

Puzhehei, a secret journey to the southeast of Dian✨ 💫In the southeast of Dian, there is a mysterious and beautiful land, far from the hustle and bustle, full of poetry. Here you can find the picturesque scenery of Puzhehei, the rippling blue waves of Fuxian Lake, the ancient charm of Jianshui Ancient Town, and the artistic allure of Mile Dongfengyun🎨. 🌸Come to Puzhehei, feel the romance of the blooming peach blossoms, climb Qinglong Mountain, and overlook the magnificent scenery🌄. 🌸At Fuxian Lake, soar with the seagulls in the blue sky, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty🕊️. 🌸Step into Mile Dongfengyun, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of art, and leave unique memories📸. 🌸Stroll through Jianshui Ancient Town, touch the traces of history, and feel the sediment of time🏯. 📍【Jianshui Ancient Town】 Ancient streets and alleys🛤️ | Ancient buildings🏯 | Cultural heritage🎞️ showcasing its unique charm. 📍【Fuxian Lake】 The lake water is clear to the bottom, and the surrounding scenery is stunningly beautiful🌊. 📍【Puzhehei, the Human's Fairyland】 The poetic and picturesque scenery makes one linger and forget to return🌸. ✅This is a journey full of surprises and beauty, taking you to appreciate the endless charm of the southeast of Dian💖. 🚗Travel Itinerary 🔆D1: Starting point - Kunming 🔆D2: Kunming - Fuxian Lake - Jianshui Ancient Town 🔆D3: Jianshui Ancient Town - Puzhehei 🔆D4: Puzhehei - Mile 🔆D5: Mile - Kunming 🔆D6: End of the journey, return trip🛫. Come and start your secret journey to the southeast of Dian🚗! You will gain unforgettable memories🌈!

Compared to Dali, I have a deeper affection for this severely underrated small city in Yunnan

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

Early Spring in Southeast Yunnan - A Riot of Colors Between Heaven and Earth (Part 5): The Seventeen-Arch Bridge of Jianshui

Yunnan's Jianshui is a beautiful and historically significant ancient town. When it comes to the history of Jianshui, everyone thinks of the Shuanglong Bridge. It is located to the west of the ancient city of Jianshui County in Yunnan Province and is the longest existing ancient stone arch bridge in China, one of the famous historical sites in Yunnan Province, and has been included in the annals of Chinese bridge construction. It is known as the 'Number One Ancient Bridge in the East.' The Seventeen-Arch Bridge is also called the Shuanglong Bridge, named after the confluence of the Tachong and Lujiang rivers, where a bridge locks the 'twin dragons' together. Another explanation is that there are two stone-carved dragon heads and tails on either side of the bridge. The dragon head is above the stream, and the dragon tail is below the stream, both carved vividly, hence the name Shuanglong Bridge. The Shuanglong Bridge was first built during the Jiaqing period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than six hundred years. It belongs to the covered bridge architecture. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, only three stone arches were built on the Lujiang River. Later, due to the flooding of the Tachong and Lujiang rivers and the gradual widening of the riverbed, the small three-arch bridge stood alone in the middle of the river and could not span both banks. Thus, fourteen more arches were added in the nineteenth year of the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. Three flying-eave style pavilions were built in the middle of the bridge, with pavilions within pavilions, reflecting each other, forming a magnificent view, and is an extremely precious masterpiece in the history of Chinese bridge construction. The pavilions at both ends are slightly smaller, with a large and spectacular one in the middle, known as the 'Dian Nan Grand View Pavilion.' Time flies, and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge has stood over the two rivers for nearly 300 years. If you come to Jianshui, be sure to visit here, stroll on the smooth stone pavement, touch the mottled bridge railings, this bridge with extraordinary momentum, beautiful design, and the wisdom of Chinese national culture, will not disappoint you. (About one kilometer away from the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, there is a motorhome campsite. As long as you stay for more than 4 days, the average cost is 30 yuan per day, including water and electricity. Staying there for a few days, watching the sunrise and sunset by the bridge in the morning and evening, will surely be a poetic experience!)

The Seventeen-Arch Bridge of Jianshui

The Seventeen-Arch Bridge is the colloquial name for the Shuanglong Bridge, located in Baijiaying Village, Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It spans the confluence of the Lujiang River and the Tachong River, hence the name Shuanglong Bridge, which means 'a bridge locking two dragons'. The Shuanglong Bridge was originally built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. At that time, only a three-arch stone bridge was built over the Lujiang River. Later, due to the flooding of the Lujiang and Tachong rivers, the Tachong River dike in the southwest broke, and the river water rushed towards the village not far from the bridge. The flood was fierce, and the village suffered severe damage, which was later named Shuidaying Village. Now, Shuidaying Village belongs to Baijiaying Administrative Village, Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The Tachong River changed its course and merged into the Lujiang River, which also widened the river surface by three to four times. The originally built three-arch stone bridge was left hanging in the middle of the river. In the 19th year of the Daoguang period, fourteen more arches were built and connected to the original three arches, making a total of seventeen arches. Locals call the Shuanglong Bridge the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. From a distance, it looks like a ship with pavilions, and from close up, it resembles a long rainbow lying on the waves. There are three flying eave-style pavilions built on the bridge, with the two at the ends being slightly smaller and the one in the middle being large and spectacular. The Shuanglong Bridge is about 150 meters long, a single-arch bridge. The bridge is constructed with six large wooden pillars, with wooden planks laid on the bridge deck, wooden pillars erected, and a tiled roof, forming a long corridor in the air. On May 25, 2006, the Shuanglong Bridge was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. 🚉 Transportation Strategy: The Shuanglong Bridge is located in Shuidaying Natural Village, Baijiaying Administrative Village, Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is about 12 kilometers from Jianshui Station to Shuanglong Bridge, which takes about 20 minutes. ⏳ Visiting Time: Free to visit, the recommended visiting time is 30 minutes to 1 hour.

The Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge, anchoring the twin dragons to contain the calamitous waters

The Twin Dragon Bridge, located 5 li west of the ancient city of Jianshui in Yunnan Province, is a large stone arch bridge with three pavilions and seventeen arches, commonly known as the 'Seventeen-Arch Bridge'. In Chinese geomancy, it is customary to refer to rivers or mountain ranges as 'dragons'. The Tachong and Lujiang rivers converge here, and the bridge is named for its function of 'anchoring the twin dragons'. In the middle of the bridge stands a three-story pavilion, and at one end there is a pavilion. The bridge is built of huge stones, with a total length of 148.26 meters and a width of 3 meters, looking from afar like a ship with pavilions.

Zhu’s Family Garden.⠀ ⠀ An architectural complex that simply oozes elegance. With over 100 years of family history, the Zhu Family Garden is an incredible place to wander through, but can often feel like a bit of a maze. It took 30 years to complete, and the entire garden covers an incredible 20,000 square meters. With 42 different courtyards to explore, you could easily spend half a day here just exploring all the different nooks and crannies, and pretending (or wishing) that you owned a garden as elaborate as this one.⠀ ⠀ 📍Zhu Family Garden, Jianshui, Yunnan Province #leaveyourmark

The descendants of Zhu Yuanzhang built the Zhu Family Garden in Jianshui, Yunnan, a simple and unadorned county town known for its stinky tofu

Zhu Family Garden is famously renowned. Its surroundings are the most bustling and lively, with an entrance featuring an antique drooping-flower gate. The eaves of the house soar to both sides, and while the gate is intricately ornate, it's not particularly large. However, the world inside is truly another realm, vast enough to get lost in, reminiscent of the Grand View Garden from 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. No wonder it's referred to as the 'Grand View Garden of the Southwest Frontier'. The price of rice noodles ranges from 10 to 20 yuan, mainly depending on the variety and amount of side dishes. The kitchen serves you a bowl of soup, and you pick up the rice noodles or rice vermicelli yourself. The first time I tried it, I didn't know how long to scald the rice noodles for and just poured them into the soup to eat. It wasn't until later, when I saw how another girl did it and copied her, that I learned. I felt so unsophisticated! I recommend the grass sprout rice noodles; this unique ingredient is just too delicious!

Compared to Dali, I have a deeper affection for this severely underrated small city in Yunnan

Hello, I am a connoisseur of lesser-known beautiful sceneries. I've been to Yunnan many times, and each time I've overlooked the small city of Jianshui. Jianshui is a low-profile city yet full of cultural and historical charm. - Locals fetch water from ancient wells and gather under ancient trees to chat every day. Everyone grills tofu and barbecue together, sharing the interesting happenings of the day. This place is far from the hustle and bustle, yet it has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. It's suitable for a slow-paced stroll to experience the local life and atmosphere. . 🚗【How to get there】 It's a 2h train ride from Kunming, or a 2.5h drive if you prefer to self-drive. . 🚶‍♂️【3-day 2-night travel itinerary】 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟭: Jianshui Ancient Town ➠ Confucian Temple ➠ Zhu Family Garden ➠ Ancient Wells 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟮: Lin'an Station ➠ Shuanglong Bridge ➠ Xianghui Bridge Station ➠ Tuanshan Station ➠ Tuanshan Residences 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟯: Ant Workshop ➠ Wulong Lake ➠ Zitao Street ➠ Return trip . 🗺️【Places you can't miss】 ❶ Jianshui Ancient Town Unlike most ancient towns, Jianshui Ancient Town is a place where locals live. There's no excessive commercialization, just small shops that locals also visit, and everyone sits around a table grilling tofu, chatting about the slow life over tea🍵 ❷ Jianshui Little Train This century-old railway has been reopened. The narrow-gauge train moves slowly, allowing you to take in the scenery outside the window at a leisurely pace. You can also ride an electric scooter🛵 along the Baituan Highway and visit each station. ❸ Shuanglong Bridge Also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, on a good day, you can capture the same 'golden light piercing through' effect as in the Summer Palace. It's really pleasant to take a walk on Shuanglong Bridge in the evening😭 ❺ Xianghui Bridge Station A stop along the little train's route, with French-style architecture. You can enjoy a cup of coffee, and there are many local girls holding baskets of freshly picked strawberries🍓, sweet to the core. ❹ Tuanshan Ancient Village Located next to Tuanshan Station, with yellow walls and gray tiles, the village is not very large. Villagers sit under ancient trees chatting about daily life, and children chase each other on the stone slabs. ❺ Ant Workshop The colorful castle is great for photos, but it's quite small. If you want to take pictures, you can enter for free with the purchase of a coffee or beverage☕️. ❻ Wulong Lake After visiting the Ant Workshop, you can stroll around the nearby Wulong Lake. Lying on the grass here is really chill. . 🏡【Where to stay】 You can stay around the ancient town, which is convenient for visiting and full of local life, or you can choose to stay near Zitao Street, where there's a night market🍖 and dining is very convenient. . 🍧【What to eat】 Jianshui's specialty foods include Jianshui tofu, steam pot chicken, grass sprout rice noodles, and Jianshui barbecue. You can also go to the Zitao Street night market in the evening, where you can find all the mentioned delicacies. The small shops on the street are also generally reliable, each grilling tofu~

Jianshui - The most luxurious Zhu Family Garden

Zhu Family Garden, located in the middle section of Jianxin Street in the ancient city of Jianshui, Yunnan, was built by the brothers Zhu Weiqing, local 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 and staggered, 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. On a good day, it's very photogenic, and you can spend three hours inside, experiencing the luxurious life of a wealthy Yunnan gentry. Some of the back gardens are newly built. According to the locals, it used to be a military hospital, which is why it has been well preserved and has a first-class environment.

Yunnan Travel | It's like being in a small Moroccan town

Hello, I'm Gaga😊, I take my 2-year-old daughter Candy out to play whenever I have time. - This place is very Moroccan🏰 The "Pink Castle" instantly makes one's girlish heart burst💗💗💗 The macaron-colored buildings are like a maze, and also resemble an anthill, Little Candy loves it so much, she's running wild Playing hide and seek, this old mother can only capture her silhouette😂 — Here, geometry, shapes, and colors Spark the imagination and let the mind wander The bougainvillea here is full of artistic atmosphere and also a gentle pink Highly recommend for family trips✌👨‍👩‍👧 Children can also experience pottery, shaping clay into crafts😆 - 📍Location | Yunnan Jianshui Ant Workshop. 🚘Transportation | About 2h30mins self-drive from Kunming, or take the high-speed train directly to Jianshui and then take a taxi. 💰Ticket | Adult regular ticket 20, through ticket 40 (regular ticket is enough for children). 🕰Time | 9:00-20:00. 🍜Dining | Close to Zitao Li, there are also eateries within the park Don't miss the delicacies of Jianshui, what is the flavor of life? It's really hin delicious!! . 🏩Accommodation | Yunqi Lake Hotel (especially suitable for family trips) — 🏷tips: •The "Pink Castle" in photo one is on the right side after entering, easy to overlook, macaron pink, quite nice for photos •When traveling with children, pay attention to sun protection and heat avoidance •Choose a good weather day, go out after 4:30 pm to avoid the hottest time, and it's just right to go to Zitao Li for dinner after playing, delightful😌 •Solid color clothing looks good in photos •Prepare some snacks, water, and fruits for the kids

Jianshui Ant Workshop, step into the colorful kingdom inside the five-hole hollow bricks

The Ant Workshop is located next to the Wulong Lake City Park in Jianshui County, Yunnan Province. It is another passionate creation by artist Luo Xu, following the Kunming Native Nest and the Maitreya Dongfeng Charm. The park has a rich artistic atmosphere, embodying the artist's ideal image of a children's kingdom in his heart. The variously shaped buildings that are the main attractions are pieced together from square hollow bricks, allowing one to peek into a wonderful world through the holes in the middle of the bricks. Walking among them is like being in an ant nest or a maze, with a different view at every step, and a series of roofless palaces that change with the seasons under the painted sky. 🕹️ Jianshui Ant Workshop 🚘 About a ten-minute drive from Jianshui Ancient Town 🕰 9.00-21.00 📌 Ticket price is 50, with a return of 3 pottery coins that can be exchanged for gifts in the park, and you can stay in the hotel inside, which includes the ticket and a pottery experience. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens for better photography results 🫡 📷SonyA7r5+1635GM 💻Ps&Lr

Unique Jianshui Ant Workshop

Following the charm of Dongfeng Yun, Luo Xu's another unique creation, the colors are still intense, and the style is still full of exoticism, bringing a strong visual impact. Combining with the purple pottery culture of Jianshui, it is indeed a unique existence in China. It is especially suitable for taking photos here, and I believe it will soon become a popular spot for internet celebrities.

Jianshui Ant Workshop: A fairy tale, a moment of reflection

The Ant Workshop is quite extraordinary, it looks like a place to amuse children, and indeed, there are many people traveling with kids. But once you really enter, you discover its wonders, a feeling of déjà vu, and sure enough, the presence of Maitreya's remarkable figure Luo Xu is seen again. The exterior of the Ant Workshop looks like a giant maze, adorned with colorful hues, red, white, orange, yellow, splendid and magnificent, resembling a dense ant nest, creating a magical kingdom. Square hollow bricks are pieced together to form various uniquely shaped castles, spires, and corridors, with the holes in the center of the bricks offering a glimpse into a marvelous world. The soft colors of the macaron palette, the architecture full of geometric elements, the mottled light and shadow refracted by the sunlight through the hollow bricks, enjoy the light sensation from every angle against the backdrop of the blue sky and white clouds. Different buildings also have names that string together to form a fairy tale story of an ant kingdom. An abandoned brick kiln, a pile of cheap hollow bricks, a group of uniquely shaped buildings, create warm, dreamy, pure colors, outlining the colors of life! The Ant Workshop is not just a tour, but a feast of creativity and imagination. Compared to those high-ranking 'experts,' 'scholars'... what else can they leave behind apart from the occasional 'bizarre theories'? At least, in the Ant Workshop, I saw the children's revelry and the adults' smiles. Unity of knowledge and action!!!

How are the Han people who moved to the Yi village 600 years ago doing? (Includes a guide to sightseeing, eating, and drinking)

Tuanshan Village in Jianshui is a typical southern Yunnan Han immigrant village, with the largest surname being the Zhang family, who moved from Poyang County in Jiangxi during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. Due to adhering to the family motto of 'endurance' for 600 years, the descendants are progressive, the family is thriving, and those who are successful all return to their hometown to build luxurious houses to honor their family. Therefore, the village's architecture includes both traditional Han and Yi buildings, as well as a mix of Han and Yi styles, representing a perfect fusion of local tradition and foreign culture. There are 15 well-preserved large residential buildings in Tuanshan Village, as well as 3 fortress gates and temples, and one ancestral hall, which are precious world commemorative architectural heritage. The village has earthen walls and doors carved with dragons and phoenixes, exuding an ancient and elegant beauty. Many elderly people still live in the village, leading simple and honest lives. The afternoons are a time for leisure and entertainment, with lively card games and chats. The largest mansion in the village is Zhang Family Garden, with a three-section courtyard, as well as an independent watchtower and fortress gate, which visitors can enter and explore. The Si Ma Di is said to be the only mansion in Tuanshan Village not bearing the Zhang surname. The cost of living in Tuanshan Village is very low, with freshly squeezed juice costing only 10 yuan for a large cup and tasting great. When in Jianshui, remember to try the roasted tofu, also known as Lin'an Shao Tofu, a traditional local specialty snack that became famous after being featured on 'A Bite of China'. The Yunnan surround-hearth roasted tea, which has become popular across the country in recent years, has made roasted tofu famous nationwide. I've tried two types of roasted tofu; the hard dried tofu kind is not tasty, but the soft and slightly stinky stinky tofu is my favorite. The local specialty wild vegetable in spring is grass sprouts, a plant that grows in water and looks a bit like the white part of a green onion, very tender and fresh. There's also sweet white liquor, which is probably something like fermented glutinous rice, cool and sweet, very delicious. 🌸 Tuanshan Residences Address: Tuanshan Village, Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Ticket price: 33 yuan/adult The parking lot is not very large, but the service is good. Both the village and the parking lot have very nice restrooms.

Jianshui Guide | Authentic Yunnan Ming and Qing Dynasty Ancient Architecture Group - Tuanshan Ancient Village

Tuanshan Station is the last stop of the Jianshui narrow-gauge train journey The main purpose of this stop is to visit Tuanshan Village Tuanshan Village near Jianshui Ancient Town was historically inhabited by the Yi ethnic group The village name means 'a place to hide gold and silver' It has a rich ethnic culture and historical relics Travel tips: Tuanshan Village is not very big, the train reserves 1 hour and 50 minutes, which is ample time. You can take a leisurely walk after getting off the train and see the main attractions such as Zhang Family Garden, Fengshui Tree, General's Land, Liuyuan, Dongzhaimen, Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, etc. The residential buildings have largely retained the original Ming and Qing architectural styles. In 2006, it was included in the World Monuments Watch list of 100 Most Endangered Sites. Recommended for friends who like ancient architecture to check in. Tuanshan Village is not very commercialized, there are only a few restaurants at the entrance of the village where tourists can have a simple meal. The village is very quiet, with few people, mostly elderly from the village. There is one guesthouse in the village, and unless there is a special need, it is generally not recommended to stay here as it is inconvenient to access and there is not much to do When leaving the village, there are electric carts at the entrance that can take tourists back to the train station, with a fare of 3 yuan per person For more Jianshui travel strategies, you can refer to my other Jianshui notes Each note shared is a precious travel tip Click to follow me and welcome to visit Jianshui Ancient Town Jianshui Mini Train Lin'an Ancient Town Narrow Gauge Train Theme Park Tuanshan Residential Buildings Tuanshan Village

Tuanshan Folk Houses | A Different Yunnan Jianshui

Jianshui's little train Tuanshan station is the last stop of the journey, once a settlement of the Yi people, the villagers symbolize it as a place 'to store gold and silver', rich in ethnic culture and historical relics! 📝Note tips: The place is not very big, and the train stops for an hour and 50 minutes, which is more than enough time to have a good look around. The main attractions to visit include: Zhang Family Garden, General's Land, Fengshui Number, Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, Dongzhaimen, etc. Walking here, you will find that after a century of baptism, the once colorful decorations have faded, and there are cracks in the walls, but isn't this an even better testimony to history? Following the villagers along the way, listening to their stories about the village's history, feeling the breath of their daily life, isn't this the tranquility that travel seeks?

Don't miss this living ancient village in Yunnan, free from commercial atmosphere

In 2006, it was listed on the World Monumental Architectural Heritage Conservation Register, an honor bestowed upon only a few hundred villages. Everywhere you can feel the strong sense of life: Houses with ancient architecture are still inhabited, without noisy streets or hurried pedestrians, only leisurely villagers. They enjoy basking in the sun under big trees or on stone steps, chatting and playing cards, engaging in small rattan craft businesses... Life is leisurely and unhurried, enviable indeed. The architecture is exceptionally exquisite: With whitewashed walls and black tiles, upturned eaves and flying corners, ancient residences adorned with carved beams and painted rafters have withstood more than 600 years of vicissitudes. The exquisitely beautiful doors, windows, wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings, and couplets and paintings inside the courtyards are still well-preserved today. The village has over 20 Qing Dynasty buildings, 3 fortress gates, and I particularly like the Suocui Tower, which is featured on the cover. There are also many traditional Yi clay mansions, with mottled walls that bear the traces of time. The climate is pleasant, and the flowers and plants are lush: While we are still in the depths of winter, it's already spring here. Friends who like architecture and cultural photography should not miss this place! Tuan Mountain Residences Main attractions: Zhang Family Garden, Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall, General's Mansion, Sima Mansion, Scholar's Mansion, Imperial Grace Mansion, Dacheng Temple Ticket price: 35, it seems to be cheaper to buy online Transportation: You can take a small train from Jianshui, or take a bus or drive yourself, about 15 kilometers from Jianshui Ancient Town, and you can get there in just over half an hour