Jianshui Ancient City: 1,200 Years of Ming Dynasty Grandeur
Jianshui Ancient City: 1,200 Years of Ming Dynasty Grandeur
Why Visit Jianshui Ancient City
Jianshui is one of Yunnan's most culturally rich but least visited ancient cities. It was a center of Confucian learning during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has the largest Confucian temple outside Qufu. The Zhu Family Garden is a stunning 42-courtyard Qing mansion. Scattered around are ancient wells.
Highlights You Cannot Miss
Confucian Temple
The largest Confucian temple in China outside Qufu, covering 114 mu. Built in 1285 during the Yuan Dynasty.
Zhu Family Garden
A sprawling Qing Dynasty mansion of 42 courtyards. The best example of private residential architecture in Yunnan.
Jianshui Old Town Wall
The 1,200-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall with its original east gate, Chaoyang Tower.
Practical Information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| From Kunming | 2 hr by high-speed rail |
| Admission | Free (town) |
| Zhu Garden | 50 RMB |
| Duration | 2 days recommended |
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