Jianshui, Yunnan｜Step into the exotic world of Morocco and the colorful ant kingdom

Just 3 kilometers from Jianshui Ancient Town, which is steeped in Ming and Qing dynasty charm, the Ant Workshop here has overturned the palette—macaron pink mazes, pure white domes, ochre spiral towers, and a fantasy architectural complex built with hollow bricks. It hides an exotic style rivaling Morocco’s, more like stepping into a colorful ant kingdom. This is artist Luo Xu’s imaginative world, where workers can unlock a weekend of “artistic fantasy + natural wildness” healing time in just 2 hours~ Transportation Guide 🚗 From Jianshui Ancient Town: 10-minute taxi ride (10-15 RMB), or take bus routes 13 or 21 directly. 🚄 From Kunming: 2-hour high-speed train to Jianshui Station, then 20-minute taxi ride; 2-hour self-drive with scenic views of southern Yunnan countryside along the way. Ticket Information 🎫 Special offer every Monday: 10 RMB per person, with 10 RMB pottery coins as a gift (can be used for purchases). 🎫 Regular prices: Full ticket 20 RMB, combo ticket (including art museum + leg manor) 40 RMB, half price for students and seniors. Best Time to Visit 🍂 Season: Pleasant in spring and autumn, with blooming flowers from March to May, and autumn sunlight highlighting shadows from September to November. ⏰ Time: 9:00-11:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM, perfect natural filters for photos. Must-Visit Spots 💖 Pink Maze Castle: Hollow brick walls filter light and shadows, perfect for exotic photo shoots. 🐜 Ant Nest Tower: Spiral passage to the top, overlooking colorful buildings and fields. ⚪ Pure White Sanctuary: Minimalist dome and arches, replicating Moroccan style, a prime spot for wedding photos. 🎨 Pottery Tile Art Wall: Collage of discarded pottery pieces, showcasing the warmth of purple pottery and artistic creativity. ☕ Kiln Prison Café: Converted brick kiln, iron-barred seats + “prison uniform” aprons, unique atmosphere. Special Experiences 👐 Pottery DIY: 188 RMB to unlock intangible cultural heritage experience, 2 hours to make your own exclusive pottery (take it home). 🖼️ Cave Art Museum: An art space deep inside the brick kiln, featuring regularly updated avant-garde exhibitions. Itinerary ✅ 9:00 Enter and check in at the Pink Maze and Ant Nest Tower to secure the best photo spots. ✅ 11:00 Rest at Kiln Prison Café, enjoy coffee and light play. ✅ 12:00 Dine at Ant Workshop Canteen, try Jianshui grilled tofu and steam pot chicken. ✅ 14:00 Immersive pottery DIY to relieve stress. ✅ 16:00 Visit the art museum and Pure White Sanctuary for atmospheric photo shoots. Nearby Attractions 🌵 Wulong Lake Park · Foying Lotus Island: Free and within walking distance, with cacti and ochre soil forest, instantly turning into “Little California of Jianshui.” 🏯 Linked spots: On the way back, explore Jianshui Ancient Town and Zhu Family Garden, and the next day visit the misty Seventeen-Arch Bridge at dawn. Travel Tips 👗 Outfit: Solid colors like white and beige double your photo success rate. 🌞 Sun protection: Sunglasses, sun hats, and sunscreen are essential to avoid strong UV rays. 💡 Reminder: Pottery coins can be used for cultural products and coffee purchases, don’t waste them~