Jianshui | You might have a better time without taking the small train!!!

———————————— Two hours away from Kunming, it's really comfortable to stroll and eat in Jianshui on the weekend. If you're not in a hurry to catch the small train, then this guide is very suitable for you. My Special Forces One-Day Route: Lin'an Station ➠ Chaoyang Tower ➠ Stroll and eat in Jianshui Ancient Town ➠ Jianshui Confucian Temple ➠ Zhu Family Garden ➠ Ant Workshop ➠ Seventeen-Arch Bridge 👉【Tour Guide】 The 1️⃣st stop: Lin'an Station The starting station of the Jianshui small train, both the exterior and interior have maintained the style of the Republic of China. Even if you don't get a train ticket, you can still take photos here! Especially photogenic, you can also encounter the train at 18:30 in the afternoon. The 2️⃣nd stop: Chaoyang Tower It costs 10 yuan to climb the tower. This is a landmark building of Jianshui, built during the Ming Dynasty. It is said to have the same structure as the Tiananmen but was built 25 years earlier. Not only is it grand in scale, but the dougong brackets and plaques on the city tower are also very interesting. 📌tips: The best light for climbing the tower is at sunset/sunrise, and you can also overlook the panoramic view of the ancient town. At 20:00 in the evening, there will be a projection show on the city tower, which you can go and watch. The 3️⃣rd stop: Jianshui Ancient Town An ancient town left from the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is also the only well-preserved city tower in Jianshui. There are many small shops worth exploring in the town, and you can try Jianshui barbecue, Jianshui tofu, Jianshui grass sprout rice noodles, steam pot chicken, etc. ✅Recommended restaurants in the ancient town: ▫️Papaya Old Shop (A must-visit beverage shop in Jianshui Ancient Town, highly recommend the yogurt purple rice drink and papaya water) ▫️Xiang Man Lou (Recommended for stir-fried pot rice noodles, generous portions and delicious, with a unique environment) ▫️San Yan Jing Snacks (Recommended small pot rice noodles, braised chicken wings, braised chicken feet, roasted tofu) ▫️Qi Wei Xuan (Recommended steam pot chicken, wild mushroom hot pot, seasonal wild vegetables) ▫️Zi Xing Roast Duck Cold Shop (Roast duck, fried meat, local specialties of Jianshui) The 4️⃣th stop: Jianshui Confucian Temple If you like history and culture, you must come here to see. It is the second largest Confucian temple in the country. As the cultural center of Jianshui Ancient Town, you can feel the solemnity and connotation of traditional culture. The 5️⃣th stop: Zhu Family Garden The ticket is 35 yuan, known as the "Grand View Garden of the Southwest 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 outstanding. The 6️⃣th stop: Ant Workshop The ticket is 30 yuan, a rising internet-famous spot in Jianshui, and together with Maitreya Dongfeng Yun, it was created by Luo Xu. It is known as "Yunnan's Morocco", with dopamine colors + geometric elements of architectural style, very suitable for taking photos and checking in. The 7️⃣th stop: Seventeen-Arch Bridge A symbolic spot of Jianshui, with a history of over 200 years. You can take the No. 19 tourist line from the west gate of the ancient town to get there. The evening is very suitable for taking sunset photos, a must-visit place for photographers. 🌟【Notice】 ▫️Transportation: It takes about 2h by high-speed train from Kunming. Many other surrounding cities do not have direct access and can only transfer through Kunming. It is more convenient to drive by yourself. ▫️Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Jianshui Ancient Town, where transportation is convenient, food is concentrated, and there are also youth hostels to choose from.