Jianshui, indeed, is the little California of Yunnan (with travel tips)

The scenery and the moon are both beautiful, and the world is romantic. For those who love ancient architecture and historical culture, Jianshui is a must-visit in southeastern Yunnan and even the whole province. Here, you can find the human touch and sense of history everywhere. Not only is it less crowded here, but the scenery is also beautiful. 🏔️Recommended attractions in Jianshui: 1⃣ Jianshui Ancient Town: Square courtyards, century-old camphor trees, crisscrossing alleys, elderly people chatting under the trees, vendors carrying shoulder poles and hawking their wares... The simplicity and leisure of Jianshui Ancient Town can only be understood by visiting. 2️⃣ Ancient City Gate: It shares the same structure as the Tiananmen Gate but predates it by 25 years. You can go upstairs to overlook the entire city, and the red city walls are very photogenic. 3️⃣ Jianshui Little Train: Although it is a tourist train, the interior is very classic and exquisite. Along the way, you can check in at retro and artistic small stations, and you shouldn't miss the pastoral scenery. The station walls are mottled yellow, and the French plane trees are tall and large. 4️⃣ Beishan Taozhuang: Jianshui purple pottery is a traditional handicraft of Jianshui County. The entire scenic area is built with stones and various pottery, mainly focusing on purple pottery culture, ceramic landscape, and stone art. Here, we can immerse ourselves in the charm of traditional purple pottery culture. 🍡Food: ① Jianshui grilled tofu, grass sprout rice noodles: Must-try Jianshui delicacies, recommended are Banjing Tofu Workshop and Weidao Lin'an near the ancient town. ② Jianshui barbecue: Local recommended Western barbecue, as well as Yaojia barbecue found online are both good! ③ Yunnan cuisine: Lin'an Restaurant in the ancient town, the steam pot chicken is amazing. ④ Desserts, coffee shops: Papaya old shop's papaya water and purple rice dew, Guishanqiu Coffee Shop at Xianghui Bridge Station.