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
An ancient village, repaired, look at it, there is a certain visitability, Jianshui living has nothing to do, you can go. If tourists from other places, it is a bit too much to take time to go specially for tourism.
Tuanshan Residence is an ancient village with deep historical and cultural heritage in Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The following are some details of Tuanshan Residences: 1. **Geographical location**: Tuanshan Village is located 13 kilometers west of Jianshui Ancient City, a typical Weinan Han immigrant village. 2.** Population and number of households**: The village has 854 people and a total of 227 households. 3. **Architectural style**: The buildings of Tuanshan houses combine the architectural elements of Central Plains culture with the local Yi people, forming a unique and exquisite architectural style. These buildings showcase more than 600 years of history and cultural accumulation. 4. **Historical significance**: Tuanshan Ancient Village is considered to be a model for the integration of local ethnic culture and Central Plains culture, and has many historical relics. It is recognized as a historical village with "original ecological villages that fully preserve the characteristics of the 19th century" and "the most exquisite ancient houses in Yunnan". 5. **Decorative characteristics**: the gate of Tuanshan houses is the focus of its decoration, the carved beams at the door are painted with various patterns, such as "Shuangfeng Peony", "Shuangshi Opera Ball", "Shuxiang Jiqing" and "Squid Yuelongmen", etc., showing the owner's prominent status and yearning for a better life. 6. **Historical history**: Tuanshan residential buildings were built during the Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty (1390~1406), and have been more than 600 years of history, becoming one of the important historical and cultural resources in Jianshui County. In summary, Tuanshan residential buildings are not only a traditional village with a long history,
Tuanshan residential buildings are backed by the green mountains, facing the fertile Xizhuang dam, Lijiang River, Bishi Railway, and a good natural ecological tourism environment. It is one of the must-check-in attractions in Jianshui. The parking lot is at the entrance of the scenic spot. It is convenient to check in and the scenery is very good. It is worth checking in.
It is worth a look, but don't experience it when there are many people on holidays, especially the self-driving parking is crowded, and there is a road to the residential area from the temporary parking lot. You can also take a look at the small train station outside by the way, which is very suitable for taking pictures.
The scenic spot is not big as a whole, but it is very representative and can experience the simple and simple life of the locals. The environment is very clean and the fare is very reasonable. I had lunch outside the scenic spot. The price was too cheap and it was beyond expectations. It was the same as eating at a small stall near my home.
The houses are well preserved, beautifully carved, and the houses built on earth walls are super beautiful. The locals say that winter is warm and summer is cool. There are not many people, and it is very pleasant to walk in the village. Chartered car to go, so the itinerary is decided by yourself.
Tuanshan Residence is located in Jianshui County, the overall building is more distinctive and looks antique. There were not many people when I went, and the experience was very good. Before leaving, I also ate a bowl of rice noodles at the entrance of the scenic spot, which was delicious!