2025 Jianshui Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

For a perfect summer family trip, I highly recommend Mile with its pleasant 22°C climate! This hidden gem offers an ideal "reverse tourism" experience. I used to think Dali was the pinnacle of beauty—until I discovered Mile in southeastern Yunnan. This underrated destination, often called China's Morocco, boasts a consistently comfortable 22°C temperature year-round! **Unique Southeastern Yunnan Experience** Here, you can leisurely ride horse-drawn carriages, enjoy water fights for summer refreshment, savor lotus-themed feasts, light up fireworks at night, and stroll through lavender fields. It feels like stepping back into a simpler time—when life moved slower, letters traveled far, and love was cherished deeply. **Southeastern Yunnan Itinerary** **DAY1: Kunming → Mile** After being greeted by our guide at the airport, we headed to Mile’s Dongfengyun Farm, also known as the "Oriental Kaleidoscope." This magical red-brick castle, built over 8 years, showcases extraordinary architectural artistry. **DAY2: Mile → Jianshui** Morning: Explore the colorful, whimsical Jianshui Ant Workshop and immerse in purple clay culture. Afternoon: Visit Jianshui Ancient Town to admire the ethnic-style Chaoyang Tower and the "Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan"—the Zhu Family Garden. Don’t miss local delicacies like Jianshui tofu, steamed pot chicken, cross-bridge rice noodles with jelly, and pomegranate juice. **DAY3: Jianshui → Honghe/Yuanyang** Morning: Ride the unique Yunnan-Vietnam sightseeing railway to Tuanshan Village, discovering ancient Hani and Yi ethnic settlements. Afternoon: Head to Honghe Valley’s Tent Camp. **DAY4: Yuanyang → Fuxian Lake** Morning: Enjoy a leisurely private camp retreat, with a guided light hike through Yuanyang’s terraced fields. Afternoon: Arrive at Stone Village, then unwind by serene Fuxian Lake for a breathtaking sunset. **DAY5: Fuxian Lake → Kunming → Departure** Kunming and Fuxian Lake are also fantastic for relaxation—offering both ocean-like vistas and tranquil downtime. **Travel Tips** • This route is far less crowded than Yunnan’s tourist hotspots—perfect for peak-season escapes. • Yunnan’s UV rays are strong year-round; pack hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. • Large temperature swings between day and night—bring extra layers.

I recently discovered a super treasure travel destination - JianShui, Yunnan! There are no crowds of people at popular attractions. Only a slow pace of life and a strong sense of everyday life. It's simply a breath of fresh air in the tourism industry! - 🚗 Transportation: You can first go to Kunming, then take a bullet train to JianShui, or you can drive yourself. 📝 Travel Guide: 🏯 JianShui Ancient City As soon as you step into JianShui Ancient City, it's like traveling back to ancient times in an instant. The ancient city hides the most authentic atmosphere of JianShui, with bluestone roads connecting the streets and alleys. 🚂 JianShui Train You must take the JianShui Train! This is one of the few meter-gauge trains in the country, slowly traveling through picturesque scenery, as if time has slowed down. Lin'an Station 🚂: The train starts here. The station is a retro Republic of China-style building. The wooden structure is matched with old photos, full of ritual, and the photos are super beautiful. Remember to take more photos 📸 🌉 Shuanglong Bridge Also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, this is a landmark landscape of JianShui. Spanning the intersection of the Lujiang River and the Tachong River, it looks magnificent from a distance. There are three bridge corridors on the bridge, the middle one is large and the two sides are small, with a unique design. At dusk, the setting sun shines on the bridge, and the water is sparkling, so beautiful that you can't speak, and the photos are super beautiful! 🚉 Xianghuiqiao Station Xianghuiqiao Station is full of French style. French architecture and Chinese retro style are perfectly integrated, which is very photogenic! The roof of the station is a Chinese-style roof ridge with black tiles, but the exterior wall is a French-style stone castle. Although it is a bit old, it has a more historical flavor. 🚉 Tuanshan Station Tuanshan Station is the last stop of the train. The station building combines Chinese and Western styles and is very distinctive. From here, you can visit Tuanshan residential buildings. Most of the Tuanshan residential buildings were built in the late Qing Dynasty, with typical "three courtyards and one screen wall" and "four courtyards and five patios" forms, with white walls and black tiles, exquisite and beautiful.

#chinatravelitinerary #china #yunnan #kunming #jianshui #daytrip #hiddengems Jianshui’s caves, bridges, and ancient architecture make it a perfect day trip from Kunming! 🚄 Getting There: Take the high-speed train from Kunming South Station—just under 2 hours. 🕊️ Morning: Swallow Cave Explore this natural wonder with stalactites, swallows, and a serene boat ride. 📍 Swallow Cave Scenic Area. 🌉 Midday: Seventeen-Arch Bridge (Double Dragon Bridge) On your way back from Swallow Cave to Jianshui town, stop at this iconic 18th-century bridge. With its 17 arches and stunning reflections on the water, it’s a must-see! 📍 Located about halfway between Swallow Cave and Jianshui’s old town, it’s a convenient and spellbinding stop. 🏯 Afternoon: Jianshui Old Town Wander through Jianshui’s historic streets. See the iconic red Chaoyang Gate and the Zhu Family Mansion’s serene courtyards. Along the way, you may also encounter a touching local memorial with photos to lost loved ones. 📍 Zhu Family Garden, Hanlin Street. 🍢 Don’t Miss: Jianshui’s famous stinky tofu—a bold and unforgettable local flavor, sold all over the city!

Step into the dopamine castle and feel like you're in a fantasy world. The castle is covered in dopamine colors, bright and dazzling, and every corner can light up your mood. Take photos with your friends and record the unique beauty. 🎉📸 Jianshui Dopamine Castle is the perfect summer look. Bright yellow, vibrant orange, romantic pink... The colors are intertwined, like the love and longing for life. Every step is a scenery, every moment is happiness. 🌞💕 This castle is not only a visual enjoyment but also a spiritual touch. Walk in it, feel the vitality and passion of color, and your troubles seem to be thrown away. It is a great place to release yourself. 🚀✨ Dopamine Castle is not just a castle, it is a place full of magic. Colorful walls, wonderful decorations, and details are amazing. You can play and laugh, release dopamine, and experience unprecedented happiness and freedom. 🎉🎊 Come here with like-minded friends and start a journey of color together. Leave laughter, good memories, and love for life. 🌿💕 The castle adds color to life. The sun shines on it, reflecting dazzling light, and your mood brightens instantly. You can let go of your restraints and enjoy pure happiness. 🌞🌅 The dopamine castle in Yunnan is intoxicating. The colors are like a beautiful picture, and you can't take your eyes off it. You can feel the charm of color and the beauty of life. 📸💕 This castle is full of surprises every moment. Maybe a bright color around the corner, maybe cheerful music, maybe a friend's smiling face... It is a place that makes people happy and addicted. Jianshui Dopamine Castle in Yunnan is a must-visit place in summer. You can release yourself and feel the power and passion of color. Let's swim in the ocean of dopamine together! 🌊💙

I strongly recommend you to visit Mile in winter, which is definitely the best choice for reverse tourism! I used to think Dali was a beautiful place, but when I stepped into Mile, I realized what a truly charming niche place is. This place is called the Morocco of China by many people, with a comfortable temperature of 21°C all year round! There are many excellent attractions here, such as Dongfengyun in Mile, and Puzhehei, the filming location of the TV series Eternal Love. You can take photos and get countless likes on WeChat Moments. ❇ Unique niche experience: Enjoy the world cultural heritage Samaba Rice Terraces/Yuanyang Rice Terraces, look for food in Jianshui Ancient Town, take a meter-gauge train, and make pottery in Ant Workshop. 🚄 My Southeast Yunnan vacation itinerary: 🔹D1: Kunming - Mile The tour guide picked us up at the airport and then went to Dongfengyun Farm in Mile, also known as the "Oriental Kaleidoscope". It took the owner of this building 8 years to build it. Enjoy the architectural art of the master in the magical red brick castle! 🔹D2: Mile - Jianshui Morning: Go to Ant Workshop in Jianshui to experience the purple pottery culture. The buildings here are colorful and full of imagination, with a strong visual impact! Afternoon: Go to Jianshui Ancient Town to visit the Chaoyang Tower with ethnic characteristics, and the Zhu Family Garden, known as the "Grand View Garden in Southern Yunnan"! 🔹D3: Jianshui - Honghe/Yuanyang Morning: Go to Tuanshan Village to explore the ancient villages of the Hani and Yi people. Afternoon: Go to Red River Valley Glamping. 🔹D4: Yuanyang - Fuxian Lake Morning: This itinerary gives people a wonderful feeling of a leisurely vacation, which is great! Enjoy the rural scenery in the private camp, explore the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, and take a light hike with a tour guide. Afternoon: Arrive at Shitouzhai Village, and finally stroll along the quiet Fuxian Lake to enjoy the sunset. 🔹D5: Fuxian Lake - Kunming - Return Kunming and Fuxian Lake are also great vacation destinations, where you can experience the sea and relax... 🏷 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 🎈 Compared with popular cities in Yunnan, there are fewer tourists on this route, so you can choose it to avoid the crowds in peak season. 🎈 The ultraviolet rays in Yunnan are strong all year round, so remember to bring a hat 🧢 and sunglasses. 🎈 The temperature difference between day and night is large.

🍜Jianshui is a frequent guest on food shows and is often picked up by programs such as "A Bite of China". It is said that the sweet well water💦 in the ancient city is the secret of Jianshui's delicious food. The dense tofu and sweet grass sprout rice noodle soup probably all come from this 🍜The Dabanjing in the west of the ancient city has the famous ancient well Pubo Spring, which has supplied drinking water to the people in the city for hundreds of years. In the evening, people still throw buckets of water into the well in an endless stream, which is a corner of the daily life of the people. The popular Banjing Tofu Shop is right opposite the door. The well water makes the tofu pudding dense and unforgettable. 🍜Southeast Yunnan loves tofu and also loves barbecue. Waiting for the tofu to expand around the stall, and then having a bowl of papaya water to relieve the greasiness, or sitting around the barbecue stall with a few friends at night, chewing on roasted beef jerky, perfect❤️ As a foodie, searching for local delicacies in the streets and alleys is the first step in traveling. Come to Jianshui and enjoy simple delicacies at a low price, which is the daily life of ordinary people. 🎯Banjing Tofu Shop: No. 26, Xizheng Street, Jianshui County. There are great well water tofu pudding and fried tofu 🎯Golden Old Flavor: No. 77, Yinghui Road, Jianshui County. A small street shop selling grilled tofu, dried bean curd, noodles, and papaya juice. 🎯Lihuajian snacks: No. 40, Mashi Street, Lin'an Town. Yunnan rice noodles and barbecue are very popular #A Bite of China #Where to go on weekends

🌞Yunnan, a major tourist province, has a variety of landforms and landscapes, and it is not too much to spend 30 days there. Jianshui, the starting point of this trip to southeast Yunnan, was built by people from the south of the Yangtze River who migrated south. They built their distant homeland based on the image of their hometown Lin'an, and traces of the ancient Jiangnan can be seen everywhere. 🍜With the power of food, Jianshui has been picked up many times by "A Bite of China". Jianshui grilled tofu, barbecue 🍖, steamed chicken 🐔, Yunnan rice noodles, let you indulge in the fireworks of the world. Even the prices are very touching. It can be called a paradise for foodies❤️ 🚂You can take a small train from Lin'an Station outside the ancient city of Jianshui and slowly pass through the countryside, which is full of French style. You can also walk slowly and take photos on the rails, then cross the Shuanglong Bridge to feel the breath of history. Take a city walk in the evening, walk on the bluestone slabs to experience the daily life of the locals, and then climb up to the ancient city to watch the sunset🌇 Leaving Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, everything seems to be much slower. Why not go to Jianshui to take a break and regain the long-lost sense of relaxation❤️ #A Bite of China

Explore Yunnan's "Little California" 😎✨ Pretend to be on vacation abroad! 🌴🌞 I came to the vicinity of Kunming, Yunnan, and found a niche treasure check-in spot! 📍Located in Wulong Lake City Park County, Jianshui. Tickets? It's totally free! 🆓 Here, you can enjoy the feeling of being on vacation abroad! 🌴✈️ Imagine: the sun shining on your body, the soft sand on the beach, surrounded by lush coconut trees, and the intoxicating aroma of cactus fruit! 🌴🍹 Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, this place is always full of tropical atmosphere, allowing you to immerse yourself in a natural resort! 🌴🌺 Leave beautiful photos here, as stunning as the Buddha reflecting the lotus! 📸💫 Come to Yunnan's "Little California" and experience a dreamlike vacation! 🌴🌞💦

❤️Thanksgiving❤️ is here, is there anyone or anything you want to thank the most this year? Every trip I take, every hotel I stay at is actually very important to us travel bloggers in this high-risk profession. A successful trip cannot be separated from the support of a good hotel! The hotel during the trip is not just a place to stay, but also a home where you can feel warmth. Today I would like to extend this gratitude to all the hotels I have stayed at this year. In picture 8, there are hotel benefits I give to my fan friends, a gift package that everyone can receive, I hope your trips are as smooth as mine. The photo📷 was taken in Jianshui, Yunnan and Jeju Island.

Ting Ziyun, which was renovated from the "Huang Jin Residence" built by Huang Jin, a wealthy businessman in Jianshui Ancient City It has the charm of an old house and is antique Really came here because of its reputation It's so beautiful to take pictures here I specially wore the clothes of a Qing Dynasty Han woman. Come here to feel the charm of this old house From check-in You can feel the care here. Butler service here Whether it's breakfast or afternoon tea Serious and appropriate Sit in the yard and drink a cup of tea It's so pleasant to bask in the sun The hotel location is also very convenient Walking distance to the ancient city attractions It is also suitable for babies who drive themselves. There is a parking lot next to the hotel. Free parking The hotel will also pick you up at the parking lot. Oh, yeah, the famous Xiao Bo BBQ It's right next to the hotel How can you come to Jianshui without barbecue? You can try it when you have time. 🍃 Jianshui Tingziyun Resort Hotel 📍No. 49 Guandi Temple Street, Lin'an Road, Jianshui County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province

After a full day of exploring the sights, sounds and smells of Jianshui, it was absolutely imperative that we had a good meal to finish of a fulfilling day. While walking through what seemed to be Jianshui’s Main Street of the main tourist area, we stumbled across this cute looking restaurant that we just had to check out. It had a really pretty exterior, and was full of diners ordering their dinner. As Jianshui is known for tofu, of course we ordered tofu (which was delicious!) as well as some beef (that was kinda like jerky, and a bit spicy) alongside some greens fried with garlic. If you manage to get a table overlooking the street, do! It was beautiful. Find it: 香满楼(临安路店), Jianshui. 翰林街63号附6号(朱家花园大门前行 50米） #grouptravel

While exploring Jianshui’s surprising number of intriguing attractions, my guide mentioned that visiting the Jianshui Old City Train would be worth the excursion. Turns out, he was right! While this century old gauge railway no longer actually serves passengers anymore, there is a tourist train that runs through it twice a day. It was fun to spend an hour just wandering the tracks, gaze upon vintage looking items and explore the surroundings of the area. It’s a great little spot for making use of their photo opportunities too. In total, I think I spent an hour here just wandering and taking photos! Would you visit this location? #solotravel

Hidden within the depths of Yunnan Province, I was in and around the area of Yuanyang to see the rice terraces. Of course, with some extra time to spend exploring other areas, I just had to check out nearby villages. Tuanshan Village is a traditional walled village in Yunnan province. Originally a mining center in days of old, it still features well-preserved residences you can dip into, temples and ancestral halls to admire and friendly locals to meet. This village was also listed on the 2006 World’s Monuments Watch for being a rare surviving example of a traditional walled village in Yunnan province! #solotravel

Covering an area of 1,885 square meters, the Royal Titled Zhang’s Mansion is a two-row residential compound located in Tuanshan Village in Jiansui, Yunnan Province. While touring the village, we were invited inside to look at the incredible architecture of the place. From golden plaques to intricate woodcarved windows, it was a nice place to wander through and explore, imagining the lives of those who lived here for generations. Unfortunately we were not able to learn much about the history of the place while there, even the signage was not very conducive to telling the full story of the mansion. Find it: 54 Jianshui Tuanshan Village #solotravel

You can take the excursion train in Jianshui and this village will be the last station. You will have 1,5/2 hours to stroll around and explore the small streets, traditional buildings and temples and gardens. There are a lot of beautiful woodcarvings to be seen and it’s an interesting cultural experience. It’s a tranquil place with lots of greenery. There are also interesting trees and plants in the village. If you are into photography and history it’s a good place to explore and take photos of the details you see all around. If you take the excursion train, it will take you back to Jianshui after your stroll through Tuanshan.

💚When you come to Jianshui, besides eating and drinking in the ancient city of Jianshui, you must take the Jianshui train. 💚This is the only private railway in Chinese history, and it is a meter-gauge railway that has experienced a century of vicissitudes. 💚There are four stations along the way: Lin'an Station, Shuanglong Bridge Station, Xianghui Bridge Station, and Tuanshan Station. 💚The wooden carriages, elegant wall lamps, and the combination of Chinese and French styles all reveal a strong sense of the old days. #Outing and flower viewing is just in time

Walking through a village is one thing, but being invited to experience someone’s way of life is something we are always grateful for. We love how open a lot of people we meet can be, and this was no different during a visit to Tuanshan Village in Yunnan province. While exploring the small streets, clay-built houses and marvelling at the incredible view of the rice terraces nearby, we witnessed all of the locals coming together to eat outside. It was a special day for them, celebrating the life of one of their own who had recently passed. ⠀ ⠀ A sorrowful day for many, but when gathered together with tables full of food, they still managed to find that silver lining on the grey clouds and find the space within their hearts to welcome us in to see their way of life that little bit closer.⠀ ⠀ 📍Tuanshan Village, Yunnan Province, China #leaveyourmark

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

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Location: Jianshui Ancient Town (Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan) Why Choose Jianshui? Jianshui is a living fossil of millennia-old culture in southern Yunnan, more rustic than Dali and more tranquil than Lijiang! ✅ Ride a century-old narrow-gauge train through fields and ancient bridges ✅ Try Ximen grilled tofu at just ¥0.5 per piece—a must-try intangible cultural heritage on the tip of your tongue ✅ Experience purple pottery DIY and craft your own "China’s Four Great Pottery" masterpiece 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary Highlights **Day 1: The Charm of the Ancient Town** **Morning**: Climb **Chaoyang Tower** (Yunnan’s version of Tiananmen) for a panoramic view of Ming and Qing architecture with blue-tiled roofs—perfect for photos with its red walls and dramatic shadows 📸 **Noon**: Head to **Ximen BBQ stalls**! Grill tofu over charcoal, dip it in chili sauce and fermented bean curd, and savor the ¥0.5-per-piece delight **Afternoon**: Ride the **narrow-gauge train** (hard seat ¥120), passing Shuanglong Bridge (Seventeen-Arch Bridge) and Xianghui Bridge, while listening to the century-old history of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway amid rice fields **Stay**: Overnight at **Tingziyun Inn** (a renovated Qing Dynasty mansion, ¥200+/night, with a century-old wisteria courtyard) **Day 2: Crafts and Countryside** **Dawn**: Explore **Zhu Family Garden** (¥35), admire the intricate carvings of the "Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan," and take stunning Hanfu photos in its maze-like courtyards **Noon**: Must-try **steam pot feast**! Savory steamed chicken with grass shoots and Jianshui’s specialty "lotus root stuffed with glutinous rice" **Afternoon**: Try **purple pottery DIY** (¥60/person), shape and carve your own piece, and take home a unique tea canister **Before Departure**: Wander into **Tuanshan Village** (the train’s final stop) and chase a pink sunset atop 600-year-old Yi ethnic earthen houses 🌄 **Pro Tips** 💰 **Money-Saving Hacks**: - Book the narrow-gauge train a day early to save ¥20; the afternoon ride offers fewer crowds and better views - Get a combo ticket for Zhu Family Garden + Confucian Temple (¥60—better value than single tickets) 🚌 **Transport**: - High-speed train from Kunming to Jianshui (2 hours, ¥60 for second class), then a ¥10 taxi ride to the ancient town - Rent an e-bike in town (¥30/day) for easy alley exploration ⚠️ **Avoid Pitfalls**: - Choose Ximen’s time-honored tofu stalls (look for grannies in white hats) - Skip overpriced tea sets at the Purple Pottery Street night market—DIY is more worthwhile **Photo Guide** 📸 **Chaoyang Tower at Night**: After 9 PM, the blue hour lights up its eaves like a Miyazaki film 🚂 **Xianghui Bridge Station**: French yellow walls + vintage train cars—pair with a straw hat and bamboo basket for rustic charm 🏯 **Tuanshan Village**: Climb to the second floor of Zhang Family Garden for a bird’s-eye view of earthen roofs and distant mountains **Foodie Hit List** 🔥 **Must-Try TOP 3**: - **Ximen Grilled Tofu**: Crispy outside, tender inside, served with secret dipping sauce - **Grass Shoot Feast**: 15 dishes showcasing "water ginseng," like corn-shaped shoots and sweet-and-sour grass shoots - **Steam Pot Chicken**: Soup steamed in purple pottery—no water added, just pure flavor! 🍵 **Souvenirs**: - Small purple pottery teacups (under ¥50) + sour pomegranate juice (¥6/bottle) - **Hidden Gem**: **Papaya Old Shop** in the town’s alleys—¥3 for a refreshing sour papaya drink that beats bubble tea! *"When the narrow-gauge train’s whistle startled egrets into flight, I touched the millennia-old pulse of southern Yunnan."* 🏮

When the east wind sweeps over the red brick dome of the pottery art museum, the red earth town of Mile gains an artistic heartbeat. Stroll through thousands of acres of flower fields, where lavender's purple waves dance with Dutch windmills, and postmodern architecture grows into poetic rhymes on the Yunnan plateau. Here, pottery jars and poetry thrive wildly on the red soil, while oak barrels in the winery ferment sunlight at 24°N latitude. Come to Dongfengyun— Let abstract sculptures fragment your shadow, let the kaleidoscope corridor refract unfinished dreams. In the colorful maze of the Ant Workshop, rediscover that lump of clay you crushed in childhood. 1. Geographic Identity: Emphasize the regional symbols of "Central Yunnan" and "red earth" to distinguish it from ordinary cultural tourism projects. 2. Artistic Tension: Use surreal expressions like "pottery jars and poetry thrive wildly" to spark imagination. 3. Sensory Marketing: Incorporate sensory hints like lavender fragrance, oak barrel wine aromas, and the touch of clay. 4. Interactive Ambiguity: Create emotional hooks with phrases like "unfinished dreams" and "childhood clay."

| A Romantic Encounter with a Millennia-Old City. Hey friends, Jianshui—this hidden gem in Yunnan—is brimming with historical charm and vibrant local vibes🎇 Grab this guide and embark on a spontaneous adventure!🚗 📍Must-Visit Attractions - **Jianshui Ancient Town**: Stroll along the bluestone-paved streets, touch the ancient city walls, and soak in the weight of history. Chaoyang Tower, the town's landmark, stands witness to Jianshui's long past, and its nighttime light show is absolutely mesmerizing✨ Don’t miss the Zhu Family Garden, hailed as the "Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan"—its pavilions, carved beams, and painted rafters make it a perfect spot for traditional-style photoshoots. - **Jianshui Confucian Temple**: The largest regional Confucian temple in southern China, renowned for its grand scale and exquisite architecture. Immerse yourself in Confucian culture here—maybe even absorb some scholarly luck for academic success! - **Jianshui Small Train**: A retro-style train takes you through idyllic countryside scenery, passing Shuanglong Bridge and Xianghui Bridge before arriving at Tuanshan Village. The picturesque views along the way make every stop worth exploring.🚂 - **Ant Workshop**: A dreamlike creation by artist Luo Xu, featuring pastel-colored buildings straight out of a fairy tale. Super photogenic—every shot looks like a masterpiece. 🍜Local Delicacies - **Jianshui Grilled Tofu**: A must-try! Bite-sized tofu grilled to golden perfection over charcoal, dipped in chili flakes—crispy outside, tender inside, and utterly addictive. - **Caoya Rice Noodles**: Unique to Jianshui, caoya (a type of water shoot) adds a crisp, sweet freshness to the savory broth and silky rice noodles—a flavor explosion. - **Steam-Pot Chicken**: Cooked in Jianshui’s purple clay steam pots, the chicken is tender, the broth rich, and the dish both nutritious and delicious. - **Papaya Water**: Refreshingly sweet, evoking childhood memories—the perfect way to cleanse your palate after a hearty meal. 🚗Transportation Tips - **By Air**: Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, then take a high-speed train to Jianshui—quick and convenient. - **By Car**: Enjoy the scenic drive at your own pace. - **In Town**: Walk or rent an e-bike for easy, flexible exploration. 📅Itinerary Suggestions - **Day 1**: Jianshui Ancient Town (Chaoyang Tower → Zhu Family Garden → try grilled tofu) → Jianshui Confucian Temple (Confucian culture immersion) → Purple Pottery Street (night market & pottery appreciation). - **Day 2**: Jianshui Small Train (scenic ride with stops at Shuanglong Bridge & Xianghui Bridge) → Tuanshan Village (explore ancient architecture) → savor steam-pot chicken and caoya rice noodles. - **Day 3**: Ant Workshop (photo ops) → Foying Lotus Island (exotic vibes) → Departure. ⚠️Travel Notes - **Summer Travel**: Pack sun protection—long sleeves, sunscreen, and a hat. - **Wild Mushrooms**: Only dine at reputable restaurants to ensure safety. - **Public Transport**: Buses run infrequently; check schedules in advance or opt for taxis/e-bikes. Jianshui’s magic awaits—pack this guide and set off!💖

🌟 **Jianshui Ancient Town Travel Guide** 🌟 ### 📍 **Introduction** Located in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, Jianshui Ancient Town boasts over 1,200 years of history and is hailed as the "Confucian Cultural Hub of Southern Yunnan." With its timeless charm and rich cultural heritage, it's perfect for slow travel, photography, and culinary exploration! --- ### 🚗 **Transportation Guide** - **High-speed train**: Kunming → Jianshui, ~2 hours 🚄 - **Self-drive**: ~3 hours from Kunming 🚗 - **Local transport**: Walk or rent a bike/e-bike—the town is compact and ideal for leisurely exploration 🚲 --- ### 🏞 **Must-Visit Attractions** 1️⃣ **Zhu Family Garden** 🏯 - The "Grand View Garden" of southern Yunnan, a lavish Qing-dynasty merchant mansion with exquisite carvings! - 💰 Ticket: ¥35 2️⃣ **Jianshui Confucian Temple** 🏛 - Second only to Qufu's Confucian Temple in scale, great for immersing in Confucian culture. - 💰 Ticket: ¥40 3️⃣ **Chaoyang Tower** � - A landmark older than Beijing's Tiananmen Gate by 28 years! Stunning night views 🌃 - 💰 Tower ascent: ¥20 4️⃣ **Shuanglong Bridge (Seventeen-Arch Bridge)** 🌉 - Breathtaking at sunset, a photographer’s dream! 📸 5️⃣ **Tuanshan Village** 🏡 - A well-preserved Qing-dynasty ancient village, serene and authentic. --- ### 🍜 **Food Recommendations** 1️⃣ **Steam-Pot Chicken** 🍗 - A Jianshui specialty, steamed in purple clay pots for tender perfection! Try "Lin'an Restaurant." 2️⃣ **Grilled Tofu** 🧈 - A local BBQ highlight—dip in chili powder for extra flavor! 3️⃣ **Rice Noodles with Rush Shoots** 🍜 - A regional delicacy: crisp rush shoots in savory broth. 4️⃣ **Cold Rice Rolls** 🌶 - Spicy and tangy, a summer must-eat! --- ### 🏨 **Accommodation Picks** - **Ancient-town inns**: Stay near Zhu Family Garden for traditional vibes 🏮 - **Modern hotels**: Jianshui Lin'an Hotel for comfort 🛏 --- ### 💡 **Tips** ✅ Best seasons: Spring & autumn (Mar–May, Sep–Nov) for pleasant weather. ✅ Suggested duration: 2–3 days to soak in the town’s charm. ✅ Must-buy souvenirs: Jianshui purple clay teapots/vases 🎎 --- 📢 **In a nutshell**: Jianshui Ancient Town—half history, half lively culture. Come savor its slow-paced life! ✨ Hope this guide helps—enjoy your trip! 😊

Yunnan is not just Dali and Lijiang, there’s also Puzhehei! In this 21℃ secret paradise of Southeast Yunnan, 🌸 you’ll find the same stunning landscapes as in "Eternal Love," a century-old narrow-gauge train, and red brick castles. Stay at Hilton, Mercure, and lakeside homestays, row a boat on the lotus pond in Puzhehei, savor coffee in Jianshui Ancient Town ☕, and slowly enjoy the natural poetry and cultural charm of Southeast Yunnan, making your poetic vacation perfect～ 📷 Must-visit photo spots: ➖ Fuxian Lake’s jelly-colored water, fishing boats singing at dusk ➖ Jianshui century-old narrow-gauge train, Republic of China style carriages + rice fields ➖ Puzhehei Qinglong Mountain sunset, ten thousand acres of lotus sea dyed golden red ➖ Dongfengyun lavender fields, waves of purple flowers so romantic 🚗 5 days 4 nights itinerary: D1: Various locations — Kunming — Hilton Fuxian Lake Hotel D2: Fuxian Lake Star Fish Cave — Jianshui Ancient Town — Zhu Family Garden D3: Narrow-gauge train — Tuanshan Residence — Puzhehei — Yabei Lakeside Room D4: Eternal Love filming location — Mile — Mercure Hotel D5: Mile — Kunming — Return 🏠 Hotels: # Hilton Fuxian Lake Hotel Mediterranean castle right by the lake, lake view rooms with blue scenery out the window, infinity pool blending with the lake, a hidden red sand beach secret spot, and cactus clusters on the beach at dusk perfect for moody photos # Mercure Mile Dongfengyun An art hotel under Accor, red brick kaleidoscope architecture that’s all over social media, rooms facing vast lavender fields, with a sculpture exhibition by Master Luo Xu inside the hotel, every corner is an art scene # Puzhehei Yabei Lakeside Hotel Ink-wash style homestay among karst peaks, 270° terrace framing the entire landscape, sitting on the balcony drinking hand-brewed coffee feels like living in a fairyland, 5 minutes walk to the "Eternal Love" Qingqiu filming site, lotus flowers filling the waterways # Jianshui Heyuan Hotel A century-old wooden carving hotel hidden in Jianshui Ancient Town, blending traditional charm with modern comfort, windows open to Guangci Lake views, drinking tea and listening to the wind in the courtyard at night feels like traveling back to old Yunnan～ 🌟 Trip includes: ✅ Private car throughout (including airport transfers) ✅ 3 nights in high-end hotels + 1 night in ancient residence homestay ✅ All scenic spots and sightseeing tickets ✅ Driver-guide + 24h travel concierge service ✅ Yunnan combined insurance + high-coverage accident insurance - 👉【Charter Tours】 【Customized Tours】 【Private Groups】 all available~ To get this itinerary, tap the bottom left of the screen 【Chat with TA】 for the plan!

Deep within the Zitao Creative Park of the ancient city of Jianshui lies a secluded retreat—Shaokang Homestay. The courtyard villa with blue bricks and white walls resembles a slowly unfolding ink painting, quietly blending ancient charm and poetry into every inch of space. Step into the room, where a walnut wood bed paired with a Serta mattress feels like being gently supported by clouds, instantly melting away fatigue; three-star bedding offers a delicate and soft touch, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Smart curtains slowly open with the morning light, central air conditioning provides a comfortable temperature, and the whole house features a soft water system to care for every inch of your skin. The smart toilet and projector perfectly combine modern technology with lifestyle aesthetics, with every detail expressing quality and style. Step outside the door to a garden blooming with flowers, a shimmering fish pond, and a vibrant vegetable patch, allowing you to embrace nature up close; personally experience Zitao pottery wheel throwing, feel the clay flow through your fingers, and create your own ceramic artwork, touching the warmth of millennia-old intangible cultural heritage; stroll through the exhibition hall of works by national intangible cultural heritage inheritors and master artisans, where in each exquisite piece of art, you encounter the brilliant collision of craftsmanship and art. Here, time slows down, and life becomes poetry. Shaokang Homestay quietly awaits to share with you a beautiful appointment where ancient charm and elegance intertwine.

Who's still squeezing through crowds in Dali?! Please check out this hidden gem in southeastern Yunnan—Mile! Summer at 25°C is absolutely heavenly! While Dali once moved me to tears, Mile showed me what true hidden beauty looks like! 📸 Insta-worthy shots everywhere! No exaggeration! · Mile · Dongfengyun: Dubbed "China's Morocco" by many! Its surreal red-brick art architecture feels like stepping into an exotic castle! · Puzhehei: The fairyland from "Eternal Love"! Summer is peak lotus season! Paddle on leaf-shaped boats for water fights, climb Qinglong Mountain for sunset/panoramic views—instant therapy! · Jianshui Ancient Town & Narrow-Gauge Train: Explore southern Yunnan's history, ride the vintage train, then try pottery-making at Yigongfang—delicious food and great vibes! · Fuxian Lake: Yunnan's sapphire backyard! Try sailing at Mingxing Fish Cave, surrounded by breathtaking lake and mountain views~ 🌈 Itinerary Day1: ✈️ Land in Kunming, transfer to Fuxian Lake hotel for lakeside relaxation Day2: Sailing at Mingxing Fish Cave → Jianshui Ancient Town food & heritage walk Day3: Jianshui Lin'an Station → Vintage narrow-gauge train → Tuanshan Village → Off to Puzhehei! Boating, water fights, lotus viewing, and mountain sunset~ Day4: Visit "Eternal Love" filming location → Head to Mile's Dongfengyun! Stay at MGallery, photograph lavender fields (summer!) + red-brick castle! Day5: Leisure time at hotel or more photos at Dongfengyun → Return happily to Kunming ⭕️ Why Mile? ✅ Perfect temperature! ~25°C, ultimate summer escape! ✅ Fewer crowds! Undeveloped gem with premium experience! ✅ Diverse activities! Nature (lake/mountain/flowers), culture (ancient town/train/pottery), fun (water fights), and Instagram spots—perfect for families! ✅ Photogenic everywhere! Dongfengyun, Puzhehei, vintage train... ✅ Stellar hotels! MGallery itself is an attraction! Want a cool, crowd-free summer getaway? Charge to Mile! Tested and approved! - [Private car tours] [Custom trips] [Private groups] available~ How to book this itinerary? Tap [Chat Now] below 👇👇 for details!

This treasure of a guesthouse in Jianshui feels like stepping into a world of oil paintings! 🖼️ Busy work 💼 and the anxieties of life 😐—are they leaving you feeling drained? 😮‍💨 Believe that there’s always a place, a scenery, that can heal you. Conveniently located near Xianghui Bridge, this guesthouse offers easy access for travel. The small courtyard is close to local markets, making daily shopping convenient, and it seamlessly transitions between lively and tranquil atmospheres. Spanning over 200 square meters, the courtyard offers unique experiences for every season: - On sunny days, watch the play of light and shadow as it moves inch by inch across the courtyard. - On rainy days, sit quietly in the courtyard, listening to the rain, sipping tea, and reading. - In summer, enjoy watermelon and plum wine in the courtyard. - In winter, gather around the fireplace, sharing stories late into the night. - Mornings are for making pancakes and brewing tea, while evenings are perfect for sipping wine and admiring the moon. Room Types and Pricing: The courtyard features 9 rooms, currently available as Twin Rooms and Double Rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom. Options for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly rentals are available, and pets are welcome. Shared Facilities: - Large tea room - Spacious library - Self-service communal kitchen - Laundry area - Public garden - Washing room with washing machines Nearby Attractions: - Small Train Station - Xiaogui Lake - Convenience stores - Courier stations Popular Spots in the Area: - Wen Temple - Zhu Family Garden - West Gate - Daban Well - Xuezheng Examination Hall - Zitao Street - Zitao Museum - County Museum - Ant Workshop - Seventeen-Arch Bridge - Xianghui Bridge - Tuanshan Residential Complex Newly opened: Shiman Guesthouse

Mile, Yunnan's underrated summer retreat, is often dubbed the "Morocco of China" with temperatures consistently around 25°C—perfect for a summer escape! Extend your journey from Kunming for a unique southeastern Yunnan itinerary. Stay at Mile Dongfengyun, a hotel nestled within the Dongfengyun Art Town, where architecture evokes the mystique of an ancient kingdom or a Western fantasy castle. **Sample Itinerary** **D1 Kunming - Fuxian Lake** **D2 Fuxian Lake - Jianshui** Morning: Sail at Mingxing Fish Cave Afternoon: Explore Jianshui Ancient Town for history and local cuisine **D3 Jianshui - Puzhehei** Morning: Ride the vintage train from Lin'an Station to Tuanshan Village to admire its rustic architecture Afternoon: Head to Puzhehei—lush landscapes, poetic fields, and lotus-filled wetlands. Summer blooms are breathtaking! Enjoy boating and water fights. Climb Qinglong Mountain for panoramic views and a stunning sunset. **D4 Puzhehei - Mile** Morning: Walk the stone paths to filming sites of *Eternal Love* (Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms) Afternoon: Visit Dongfengyun Art Town, where summer lavender fields earn it the title "Yunnan’s Provence" **D5 Mile - Kunming**