I love this treasure of a small city even more than Yunnan

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.