Colorful Yunnan | Jianshui Ancient Town: A City of Culture and Art

|Jianshui Ancient Town: A City of Culture and Art. Yunnan is home to an unassuming ancient town. It lacks the hustle and bustle of Lijiang and the commercial atmosphere of Dali, and everything here is so pure. But it's more romantic than Dali and quieter than Lijiang! Strolling through the town, you feel as if time has turned back to a century ago. This is Jianshui, a small town in southern Yunnan. ❤Recommended reasons: Jianshui is not only a picturesque ancient town but also a treasure trove of culture. From the Xuezheng Examination Hall to the Confucian Temple, from the Confucius Temple to the Lin'an Prefecture Office, every place exudes a strong cultural atmosphere. This small town, with a history of over 1,200 years, quietly guards the traces of the past, living with literary brilliance and calmness, distinguishing itself from many surrounding tourist destinations known for their natural scenery with its unique cultural charm. 🌟Highlights: Jianshui is known for its numerous cultural buildings and rich heritage, earning it the titles of "Famous Cultural City" and "Museum of Ancient Architecture." What is particularly rare is that this border town survived the tide of replacing the old with the new in the 20th century, miraculously becoming a "truly living ancient town." 🖼Ancient town attractions: There are many attractions in the ancient town, the largest being the Zhu Family Garden. It is the house of a Qing Dynasty gentry, very nice, with an entrance fee of about CNY 35, quite worth it. It is large, with unique architecture and a sense of the passage of time, earning it the title of the Grand View Garden of the Southwest Frontier. There are also some relatively smaller attractions, such as the Confucian Temple, the Martial Temple, and the Xuezheng Examination Hall, all on the main street, as well as some snack shops, such as the Papaya Old Shop. In addition, walking to the west gate, there is the legendary Daban Well, and Jianshui tofu relies on the water from this well. ⏳Visiting time: 2-3 hours ✅Must-try: The residents in the ancient town still maintain a traditional lifestyle, and street vendors sell freshly made grilled tofu, with the aroma wafting far away. For CNY 10, you can enjoy a fragrant tofu dish, dipped in chili sauce and garlic paste, making it hard to stop eating.