2025 Jianshui Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

I recently discovered a super treasure travel destination - JianShui, Yunnan! There are no crowds of people at popular attractions. Only a slow pace of life and a strong sense of everyday life. It's simply a breath of fresh air in the tourism industry! - 🚗 Transportation: You can first go to Kunming, then take a bullet train to JianShui, or you can drive yourself. 📝 Travel Guide: 🏯 JianShui Ancient City As soon as you step into JianShui Ancient City, it's like traveling back to ancient times in an instant. The ancient city hides the most authentic atmosphere of JianShui, with bluestone roads connecting the streets and alleys. 🚂 JianShui Train You must take the JianShui Train! This is one of the few meter-gauge trains in the country, slowly traveling through picturesque scenery, as if time has slowed down. Lin'an Station 🚂: The train starts here. The station is a retro Republic of China-style building. The wooden structure is matched with old photos, full of ritual, and the photos are super beautiful. Remember to take more photos 📸 🌉 Shuanglong Bridge Also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, this is a landmark landscape of JianShui. Spanning the intersection of the Lujiang River and the Tachong River, it looks magnificent from a distance. There are three bridge corridors on the bridge, the middle one is large and the two sides are small, with a unique design. At dusk, the setting sun shines on the bridge, and the water is sparkling, so beautiful that you can't speak, and the photos are super beautiful! 🚉 Xianghuiqiao Station Xianghuiqiao Station is full of French style. French architecture and Chinese retro style are perfectly integrated, which is very photogenic! The roof of the station is a Chinese-style roof ridge with black tiles, but the exterior wall is a French-style stone castle. Although it is a bit old, it has a more historical flavor. 🚉 Tuanshan Station Tuanshan Station is the last stop of the train. The station building combines Chinese and Western styles and is very distinctive. From here, you can visit Tuanshan residential buildings. Most of the Tuanshan residential buildings were built in the late Qing Dynasty, with typical "three courtyards and one screen wall" and "four courtyards and five patios" forms, with white walls and black tiles, exquisite and beautiful.

#chinatravelitinerary #china #yunnan #kunming #jianshui #daytrip #hiddengems Jianshui’s caves, bridges, and ancient architecture make it a perfect day trip from Kunming! 🚄 Getting There: Take the high-speed train from Kunming South Station—just under 2 hours. 🕊️ Morning: Swallow Cave Explore this natural wonder with stalactites, swallows, and a serene boat ride. 📍 Swallow Cave Scenic Area. 🌉 Midday: Seventeen-Arch Bridge (Double Dragon Bridge) On your way back from Swallow Cave to Jianshui town, stop at this iconic 18th-century bridge. With its 17 arches and stunning reflections on the water, it’s a must-see! 📍 Located about halfway between Swallow Cave and Jianshui’s old town, it’s a convenient and spellbinding stop. 🏯 Afternoon: Jianshui Old Town Wander through Jianshui’s historic streets. See the iconic red Chaoyang Gate and the Zhu Family Mansion’s serene courtyards. Along the way, you may also encounter a touching local memorial with photos to lost loved ones. 📍 Zhu Family Garden, Hanlin Street. 🍢 Don’t Miss: Jianshui’s famous stinky tofu—a bold and unforgettable local flavor, sold all over the city!

Step into the dopamine castle and feel like you're in a fantasy world. The castle is covered in dopamine colors, bright and dazzling, and every corner can light up your mood. Take photos with your friends and record the unique beauty. 🎉📸 Jianshui Dopamine Castle is the perfect summer look. Bright yellow, vibrant orange, romantic pink... The colors are intertwined, like the love and longing for life. Every step is a scenery, every moment is happiness. 🌞💕 This castle is not only a visual enjoyment but also a spiritual touch. Walk in it, feel the vitality and passion of color, and your troubles seem to be thrown away. It is a great place to release yourself. 🚀✨ Dopamine Castle is not just a castle, it is a place full of magic. Colorful walls, wonderful decorations, and details are amazing. You can play and laugh, release dopamine, and experience unprecedented happiness and freedom. 🎉🎊 Come here with like-minded friends and start a journey of color together. Leave laughter, good memories, and love for life. 🌿💕 The castle adds color to life. The sun shines on it, reflecting dazzling light, and your mood brightens instantly. You can let go of your restraints and enjoy pure happiness. 🌞🌅 The dopamine castle in Yunnan is intoxicating. The colors are like a beautiful picture, and you can't take your eyes off it. You can feel the charm of color and the beauty of life. 📸💕 This castle is full of surprises every moment. Maybe a bright color around the corner, maybe cheerful music, maybe a friend's smiling face... It is a place that makes people happy and addicted. Jianshui Dopamine Castle in Yunnan is a must-visit place in summer. You can release yourself and feel the power and passion of color. Let's swim in the ocean of dopamine together! 🌊💙

I strongly recommend you to visit Mile in winter, which is definitely the best choice for reverse tourism! I used to think Dali was a beautiful place, but when I stepped into Mile, I realized what a truly charming niche place is. This place is called the Morocco of China by many people, with a comfortable temperature of 21°C all year round! There are many excellent attractions here, such as Dongfengyun in Mile, and Puzhehei, the filming location of the TV series Eternal Love. You can take photos and get countless likes on WeChat Moments. ❇ Unique niche experience: Enjoy the world cultural heritage Samaba Rice Terraces/Yuanyang Rice Terraces, look for food in Jianshui Ancient Town, take a meter-gauge train, and make pottery in Ant Workshop. 🚄 My Southeast Yunnan vacation itinerary: 🔹D1: Kunming - Mile The tour guide picked us up at the airport and then went to Dongfengyun Farm in Mile, also known as the "Oriental Kaleidoscope". It took the owner of this building 8 years to build it. Enjoy the architectural art of the master in the magical red brick castle! 🔹D2: Mile - Jianshui Morning: Go to Ant Workshop in Jianshui to experience the purple pottery culture. The buildings here are colorful and full of imagination, with a strong visual impact! Afternoon: Go to Jianshui Ancient Town to visit the Chaoyang Tower with ethnic characteristics, and the Zhu Family Garden, known as the "Grand View Garden in Southern Yunnan"! 🔹D3: Jianshui - Honghe/Yuanyang Morning: Go to Tuanshan Village to explore the ancient villages of the Hani and Yi people. Afternoon: Go to Red River Valley Glamping. 🔹D4: Yuanyang - Fuxian Lake Morning: This itinerary gives people a wonderful feeling of a leisurely vacation, which is great! Enjoy the rural scenery in the private camp, explore the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, and take a light hike with a tour guide. Afternoon: Arrive at Shitouzhai Village, and finally stroll along the quiet Fuxian Lake to enjoy the sunset. 🔹D5: Fuxian Lake - Kunming - Return Kunming and Fuxian Lake are also great vacation destinations, where you can experience the sea and relax... 🏷 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 🎈 Compared with popular cities in Yunnan, there are fewer tourists on this route, so you can choose it to avoid the crowds in peak season. 🎈 The ultraviolet rays in Yunnan are strong all year round, so remember to bring a hat 🧢 and sunglasses. 🎈 The temperature difference between day and night is large.

🍜Jianshui is a frequent guest on food shows and is often picked up by programs such as "A Bite of China". It is said that the sweet well water💦 in the ancient city is the secret of Jianshui's delicious food. The dense tofu and sweet grass sprout rice noodle soup probably all come from this 🍜The Dabanjing in the west of the ancient city has the famous ancient well Pubo Spring, which has supplied drinking water to the people in the city for hundreds of years. In the evening, people still throw buckets of water into the well in an endless stream, which is a corner of the daily life of the people. The popular Banjing Tofu Shop is right opposite the door. The well water makes the tofu pudding dense and unforgettable. 🍜Southeast Yunnan loves tofu and also loves barbecue. Waiting for the tofu to expand around the stall, and then having a bowl of papaya water to relieve the greasiness, or sitting around the barbecue stall with a few friends at night, chewing on roasted beef jerky, perfect❤️ As a foodie, searching for local delicacies in the streets and alleys is the first step in traveling. Come to Jianshui and enjoy simple delicacies at a low price, which is the daily life of ordinary people. 🎯Banjing Tofu Shop: No. 26, Xizheng Street, Jianshui County. There are great well water tofu pudding and fried tofu 🎯Golden Old Flavor: No. 77, Yinghui Road, Jianshui County. A small street shop selling grilled tofu, dried bean curd, noodles, and papaya juice. 🎯Lihuajian snacks: No. 40, Mashi Street, Lin'an Town. Yunnan rice noodles and barbecue are very popular #A Bite of China #Where to go on weekends

🌞Yunnan, a major tourist province, has a variety of landforms and landscapes, and it is not too much to spend 30 days there. Jianshui, the starting point of this trip to southeast Yunnan, was built by people from the south of the Yangtze River who migrated south. They built their distant homeland based on the image of their hometown Lin'an, and traces of the ancient Jiangnan can be seen everywhere. 🍜With the power of food, Jianshui has been picked up many times by "A Bite of China". Jianshui grilled tofu, barbecue 🍖, steamed chicken 🐔, Yunnan rice noodles, let you indulge in the fireworks of the world. Even the prices are very touching. It can be called a paradise for foodies❤️ 🚂You can take a small train from Lin'an Station outside the ancient city of Jianshui and slowly pass through the countryside, which is full of French style. You can also walk slowly and take photos on the rails, then cross the Shuanglong Bridge to feel the breath of history. Take a city walk in the evening, walk on the bluestone slabs to experience the daily life of the locals, and then climb up to the ancient city to watch the sunset🌇 Leaving Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, everything seems to be much slower. Why not go to Jianshui to take a break and regain the long-lost sense of relaxation❤️ #A Bite of China

Explore Yunnan's "Little California" 😎✨ Pretend to be on vacation abroad! 🌴🌞 I came to the vicinity of Kunming, Yunnan, and found a niche treasure check-in spot! 📍Located in Wulong Lake City Park County, Jianshui. Tickets? It's totally free! 🆓 Here, you can enjoy the feeling of being on vacation abroad! 🌴✈️ Imagine: the sun shining on your body, the soft sand on the beach, surrounded by lush coconut trees, and the intoxicating aroma of cactus fruit! 🌴🍹 Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, this place is always full of tropical atmosphere, allowing you to immerse yourself in a natural resort! 🌴🌺 Leave beautiful photos here, as stunning as the Buddha reflecting the lotus! 📸💫 Come to Yunnan's "Little California" and experience a dreamlike vacation! 🌴🌞💦

❤️Thanksgiving❤️ is here, is there anyone or anything you want to thank the most this year? Every trip I take, every hotel I stay at is actually very important to us travel bloggers in this high-risk profession. A successful trip cannot be separated from the support of a good hotel! The hotel during the trip is not just a place to stay, but also a home where you can feel warmth. Today I would like to extend this gratitude to all the hotels I have stayed at this year. In picture 8, there are hotel benefits I give to my fan friends, a gift package that everyone can receive, I hope your trips are as smooth as mine. The photo📷 was taken in Jianshui, Yunnan and Jeju Island.

Ting Ziyun, which was renovated from the "Huang Jin Residence" built by Huang Jin, a wealthy businessman in Jianshui Ancient City It has the charm of an old house and is antique Really came here because of its reputation It's so beautiful to take pictures here I specially wore the clothes of a Qing Dynasty Han woman. Come here to feel the charm of this old house From check-in You can feel the care here. Butler service here Whether it's breakfast or afternoon tea Serious and appropriate Sit in the yard and drink a cup of tea It's so pleasant to bask in the sun The hotel location is also very convenient Walking distance to the ancient city attractions It is also suitable for babies who drive themselves. There is a parking lot next to the hotel. Free parking The hotel will also pick you up at the parking lot. Oh, yeah, the famous Xiao Bo BBQ It's right next to the hotel How can you come to Jianshui without barbecue? You can try it when you have time. 🍃 Jianshui Tingziyun Resort Hotel 📍No. 49 Guandi Temple Street, Lin'an Road, Jianshui County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province

After a full day of exploring the sights, sounds and smells of Jianshui, it was absolutely imperative that we had a good meal to finish of a fulfilling day. While walking through what seemed to be Jianshui’s Main Street of the main tourist area, we stumbled across this cute looking restaurant that we just had to check out. It had a really pretty exterior, and was full of diners ordering their dinner. As Jianshui is known for tofu, of course we ordered tofu (which was delicious!) as well as some beef (that was kinda like jerky, and a bit spicy) alongside some greens fried with garlic. If you manage to get a table overlooking the street, do! It was beautiful. Find it: 香满楼(临安路店), Jianshui. 翰林街63号附6号(朱家花园大门前行 50米） #grouptravel

While exploring Jianshui’s surprising number of intriguing attractions, my guide mentioned that visiting the Jianshui Old City Train would be worth the excursion. Turns out, he was right! While this century old gauge railway no longer actually serves passengers anymore, there is a tourist train that runs through it twice a day. It was fun to spend an hour just wandering the tracks, gaze upon vintage looking items and explore the surroundings of the area. It’s a great little spot for making use of their photo opportunities too. In total, I think I spent an hour here just wandering and taking photos! Would you visit this location? #solotravel

Hidden within the depths of Yunnan Province, I was in and around the area of Yuanyang to see the rice terraces. Of course, with some extra time to spend exploring other areas, I just had to check out nearby villages. Tuanshan Village is a traditional walled village in Yunnan province. Originally a mining center in days of old, it still features well-preserved residences you can dip into, temples and ancestral halls to admire and friendly locals to meet. This village was also listed on the 2006 World’s Monuments Watch for being a rare surviving example of a traditional walled village in Yunnan province! #solotravel

Covering an area of 1,885 square meters, the Royal Titled Zhang’s Mansion is a two-row residential compound located in Tuanshan Village in Jiansui, Yunnan Province. While touring the village, we were invited inside to look at the incredible architecture of the place. From golden plaques to intricate woodcarved windows, it was a nice place to wander through and explore, imagining the lives of those who lived here for generations. Unfortunately we were not able to learn much about the history of the place while there, even the signage was not very conducive to telling the full story of the mansion. Find it: 54 Jianshui Tuanshan Village #solotravel

You can take the excursion train in Jianshui and this village will be the last station. You will have 1,5/2 hours to stroll around and explore the small streets, traditional buildings and temples and gardens. There are a lot of beautiful woodcarvings to be seen and it’s an interesting cultural experience. It’s a tranquil place with lots of greenery. There are also interesting trees and plants in the village. If you are into photography and history it’s a good place to explore and take photos of the details you see all around. If you take the excursion train, it will take you back to Jianshui after your stroll through Tuanshan.

💚When you come to Jianshui, besides eating and drinking in the ancient city of Jianshui, you must take the Jianshui train. 💚This is the only private railway in Chinese history, and it is a meter-gauge railway that has experienced a century of vicissitudes. 💚There are four stations along the way: Lin'an Station, Shuanglong Bridge Station, Xianghui Bridge Station, and Tuanshan Station. 💚The wooden carriages, elegant wall lamps, and the combination of Chinese and French styles all reveal a strong sense of the old days. #Outing and flower viewing is just in time

Walking through a village is one thing, but being invited to experience someone’s way of life is something we are always grateful for. We love how open a lot of people we meet can be, and this was no different during a visit to Tuanshan Village in Yunnan province. While exploring the small streets, clay-built houses and marvelling at the incredible view of the rice terraces nearby, we witnessed all of the locals coming together to eat outside. It was a special day for them, celebrating the life of one of their own who had recently passed. ⠀ ⠀ A sorrowful day for many, but when gathered together with tables full of food, they still managed to find that silver lining on the grey clouds and find the space within their hearts to welcome us in to see their way of life that little bit closer.⠀ ⠀ 📍Tuanshan Village, Yunnan Province, China #leaveyourmark

Zhu’s Family Garden.⠀ ⠀ An architectural complex that simply oozes elegance. With over 100 years of family history, the Zhu Family Garden is an incredible place to wander through, but can often feel like a bit of a maze. It took 30 years to complete, and the entire garden covers an incredible 20,000 square meters. With 42 different courtyards to explore, you could easily spend half a day here just exploring all the different nooks and crannies, and pretending (or wishing) that you owned a garden as elaborate as this one.⠀ ⠀ 📍Zhu Family Garden, Jianshui, Yunnan Province #leaveyourmark

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Itinerary Planning - D1: Kunming → Fuxian Lake. Depart from Kunming to Fuxian Lake in the morning. First stop at Red Sand Beach for photos, then visit Luchong Scenic Area and climb Bijia Mountain for a panoramic view of Fuxian Lake. In the afternoon, head to Mingxing Fish Cave to experience local fishing culture, and enjoy sunset at the S-curve of Dawancun Village. Stay overnight at Guanglong Town. - D2: Fuxian Lake → Jianshui. Depart from Fuxian Lake to Jianshui in the morning. Upon arrival, take the Jianshui Small Train to enjoy the scenery along the way, visiting Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, and Tuanshan Folk Houses in sequence. In the evening, explore Jianshui Ancient Town and savor local delicacies. - D3: Jianshui → Mile. Continue exploring the ancient town in the morning, visiting Jianshui Confucian Temple and Zhu Family Garden. In the afternoon, head to Mile. Upon arrival in the evening, stroll around Honghe Water Town and enjoy the water dance show. - D4: Mile. Visit Dongfangyun Town in the morning to see the unique red brick architecture. In the afternoon, go to Jinping Mountain Scenic Area to pay homage to the Mile Buddha and experience Buddhist culture. - D5: Mile. Visit Focheng Shangdu in the morning to experience the local atmosphere and buy souvenirs and fruits. Depending on your return schedule, you can arrange other activities or prepare for your journey back. Accommodation Recommendations - Fuxian Lake: Stay at Guanglong Town or lakeside hotels like Hilton Fuxian Lake. - Jianshui: Recommended to stay near Jianshui Ancient Town or Zitao Street, such as Tingziyun Resort Hotel or Wangyungui Hotel. - Mile: Stay near Huquan Ecological Park or Honghe Water Town, such as Huquan Tianyi Hotel or Dongfengyun MGallery by Sofitel. Food Recommendations - Fuxian Lake: Stone Pot Fish and Copper Pot Rice. - Jianshui: Grass Shoot Rice Noodles, BBQ, and Dian-style cuisine at Xiangmanlou. - Mile: Traditional Mile dishes, Soy Milk Chicken Hot Pot, Red Wine BBQ, Ice Drift Cake, and Braised Chicken Rice Noodles. Transportation Guide - Self-driving is recommended for flexible itinerary and scenic views along the way. - If not driving, take a high-speed train from Kunming to Yuxi, then transfer to a bus to Fuxian Lake. Between Fuxian Lake, Jianshui, and Mile, take buses or high-speed trains. Within cities, use taxis, buses, or shared bikes. Attraction Tickets - Some Fuxian Lake attractions require tickets, such as Luchong Scenic Area. - Jianshui Small Train, Jianshui Confucian Temple, and Zhu Family Garden require tickets. - Dongfangyun Town and Jinping Mountain Scenic Area also have entrance fees. Prices vary by attraction.

At dawn's first light, the bluestone paths of Jianshui Ancient Town still glisten with night dew. The six-century-old bricks of Chaoyang Tower glow warmly through the mist, their bronze eaves bells trembling as if whispering old dreams of "Dominating the Southeast". Wandering through Hanlin Street, the carved lintels of Zhu Family Garden release the fresh aroma of grass shoot rice noodles, while the steam pot chicken at Lin'an Restaurant bubbles away time in earthenware vessels. At the corner, Home Inn stands quietly at 105 Ying'en Road. In its wood-toned lobby, travelers shed their baggage, fingers tracing neo-Chinese window lattices—just steps away from Zhu Family Garden, within walking distance to the Confucian Temple's morning bells and lotus-scented Scholar's Sea. At night, the terrace overlooks the ancient town's gradually illuminating lights, while linen bedding wraps the day's adventures in comfort, and the glow of Zitao Street's kilns kneads millennia of clay warmth nearby. > Residence Footnotes > - 📍 Location: 105 Ying'en Road, within walking distance to eight ancient town landmarks > - 🛏️ Sleep Notes: Neo-Chinese rooms with 24-hour hot showers, wooden fragrance pillows > - 🍜 Taste Trail: Exit the alley to find grilled tofu stalls, where corn kernels click like ancient counting songs. If Jianshui is a lost Han poem in southern Yunnan, Home Inn is its warm annotation—letting sealed time flow into a river by the traveler's pillow.

**Immersive Travel Guide for Home Inn (Jianshui Ancient Town Branch)** I. [Enhanced Itinerary Highlights] 1. New "Time Travel" Route: - Twin Scenes at Chaoyang Tower (Morning mist at 07:00 + Light show at 19:30) - "Night Tour Mode" at Zhu Family Garden (Open until 21:00 every Fri/Sat) 2. Exclusive Route Design: Ming Dynasty Tower → Qing Dynasty Garden → Confucian Temple → Ancient Wells, showcasing 600 years of Jianshui's historical layers II. [Optimized Itinerary] 07:30 Morning Visit to Daban Well (Priority Experience) - Secret Path: Unnamed alley by the well leads directly to the west gate of Confucian Temple - Enhanced Experience: Participate in tofu making (requires 1-day advance booking) 09:00 In-depth Confucian Temple Tour - New Experiences: √ Rubbing of ritual vessels (Workshop to the right of Lingxing Gate) √ Guqin experience (Side courtyard of Xianshi Hall, 50 RMB/30 mins) 11:00 Zhu Family Garden - New Photo Spots: ① "Mirror Pool" in back garden (Best lighting at 11:30) ② Accountant's Secret Chamber (Newly opened area) 12:30 Lin'an Restaurant "Hidden Menu" - Limited Dishes: √ Upgraded Steam Pot Chicken (with rush stems + morel mushrooms) √ Lost Recipe "Hanlin Pastry" (Requires 3-hour advance order) 19:00 New Experiences at Zitao Street - Deep Dive: √ Kiln Opening Ceremony (19:30 at Pottery Workshop) √ Night Market Challenge: Collect stamps from 5 old stalls to exchange for Zitao cup III. [Local's Recommendations] 1. Hidden Food Gems: - "Grandma's Rice Noodles" outside Confucian Temple (Only available morning/noon) - "Sister Mei's Desserts" at Zhu Garden back gate (Traditional papaya drink) 2. Best Crowd-free Times: - Confucian Temple: Wednesday mornings least crowded - Chaoyang Tower: Best photos 30 mins before light show IV. [Practical Toolkit] 1. Home Inn Exclusive Services: - Free Loan: Hanfu costumes (deposit required), Zitao tea sets - Digital "Jianshui Trivia Guide" (Scan QR code) 2. Smart Itinerary Planner: Scan to input energy level/interests for personalized route generation V. [Bonus Experiences] 1. Extra for Enthusiasts: - Night Shift at West Gate Tofu Factory (23:00-01:00) watch production - Chaoyang Tower Key Ceremony (Starts precisely at 06:15) 2. Culture Buff Special: Confucian Temple Ritual Dance (Sun 9:00) → Zhu Garden Dian Opera Excerpts (11:00) Note: All timings field-tested, walking durations include photo/break buffers

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Hey travel buddies 👋! Can you believe how stunning Jianshui is in May? It's like stepping into a living historical painting 🎨! When the bougainvillea blooms like waterfalls on Zitao Street, the rice fields near Shuanglong Bridge turn tender green, and the ancient town's lively atmosphere blends with tea aromas... Fresh from my "oxygen therapy" trip to Jianshui, I must share this **time-traveling guide** with you – bookmark it now 👇! 🧳 Must-Read Packing List 🧺 May temperatures in Jianshui range 18°C - 28°C 🌤️, sunny days ☀️ with cool evenings. Essentials: ✅ Light-colored linen dresses (perfect for ancient town photos!) 👗 ✅ Comfy flats (cobblestone-friendly) 👟 ✅ Portable fan (lifesaver in alleys) 💨 🌈 Must-Visit Spots: Less Crowded, Ultra Photogenic 📸 • **Shuanglong Bridge**: May transforms this "Little Guilin of Yunnan" into poetry! The 17-arch bridge spans the Lujiang River, with flooded rice fields mirroring mountains like glass mosaics 🌾. Visit at dawn when mist lingers – the reflection creates ink-wash masterpieces. Rent a bike (¥20/hour) to ride around the bridge amid rippling fields. • **Ant Workshop**: The Instagram-famous "Dream Castle"! Pink brick walls with stained glass create Moroccan vibes ✨. In May, jacaranda petals rain onto pink buildings – pure magic. Don't miss the "Sky Mirror" platform for a breathtaking aerial view! • **Tuanshan Ancient Village**: A quieter alternative to Lijiang! Century-old wooden carvings adorn doorways, with elders often seen embroidering on doorsteps. Visit **Zhang Family Garden** where hydrangeas bloom in courtyards – vintage photo ops galore 📸! 🍜 Jianshui Foodie Heaven: Must-Try Delicacies 😋 • **Steam Pot Chicken**: UNESCO-listed deliciousness! Local chicken steamed in purple clay pots 🥣 yields condensation-only broth that warms your soul. Try **Lin'an Restaurant** – generous portions at local prices! • **Grilled Tofu**: Street-side carb joy! Palm-sized tofu grilled golden 🧈 until bubbly, dipped in chili powder – crispy outside, tender inside at ¥2/piece. Head to stalls near **West Gate Well** for authentic well-water tofu. • **Rice Noodles with Rush Shoots**: Spring-only freshness! Jianshui's unique crisp rush shoots pair perfectly with chicken broth noodles 🍜. Add local pickles for tangy goodness! 🚗 Transport & Stays: Comfort First • **Transport**: 1.5-hour high-speed train from Kunming 🚄. Taxis/bike-sharing work well in town; charter cars (¥50/person/day) recommended for Shuanglong Bridge. • **Accommodation**: ✅ Ancient Town B&Bs: Wake to whitewashed walls 🏠 with night watchman's clappers (¥200-400) – immersive experience. ✅ Zitao Street Inns: Night market at your doorstep (¥300+) – perfect for foodies. 💡 Pro Tips: ✅ May sunshine is strong – pack hats & sunglasses. ✅ Some Tuanshan Village houses require tickets (¥35) – guides (¥50) bring stories alive. ✅ Skip touristy purple clay shops – **Wanyao Village**'s artisan studios offer better value. Jianshui in May blends millennia-old heritage with springtime romance 🌼 – whether admiring bridge reflections or nibbling hot grilled tofu in alleys, every moment reveals its unique charm!

🌞 While other places scorch at 35°C, here it's a pleasant 22°C on average! ✅ Sacred Qingqiu from "Eternal Love" ✅ Filming location of "Where Are We Going, Dad?" Less crowded, stunning scenery, and idyllic charm—perfect for families or couples this summer! 🌟 Hidden Gems of Southeastern Yunnan: ▪️ Play in the sand and gaze at Fuxian Lake, a seaside-like retreat ▪️ Ride the century-old narrow-gauge train in Jianshui Ancient Town, explore Ant Workshop and learn pottery ▪️ Climb Qinglong Mountain in Puzhehei for panoramic views, stroll along Lotus Blossom Avenue ▪️ Capture the "Red Brick Castle" at Dongfengyun in Mile, wander through lavender fields 📅 5-Day 4-Night Family Itinerary: 1. Departure → Kunming → Fuxian Lake｜Private airport transfer, lakeside hotel stay 2. Fuxian Lake → Jianshui｜Ancient town citywalk, savor steamed pot chicken and grilled tofu 3. Jianshui → Puzhehei｜Ride open-air Yunnan-Vietnam Railway train, admire endless lotus fields 4. Puzhehei → Mile｜Visit Qingqiu filming sites, explore "Yunnan’s Provence" 5. Mile → Kunming → Return｜Free time at Dongfengyun, relaxed departure ⚠️ Travel Tips: ✅ Escape crowds! Quieter than Dali or Lijiang ✅ Customizable lazy-friendly itineraries with flights & hotels included ✅ Essentials: sun hat, sunglasses, light jacket (big temperature swings) 📸 Photo Spots: ▫️ Sunset at Puzhehei’s Qinglong Mountain ▫️ Fuxian Lake’s red sand beach ▫️ Jianshui train’s countryside route ▫️ Mile’s lavender fields

🌿 I once thought Dali was Yunnan's ultimate destination, until I discovered Mile in southeastern Yunnan – this underrated "Morocco of China." A cool summer paradise with average temperatures of 25°C, perfect for family fun without the crowds. Say no to packed tourist spots this vacation – Mile is the place to be! 🏨 Stay in a real-life "Moroccan Castle" Mile Dongfengyun · MGallery A dreamy hotel nestled in an artistic town! Red brick domes + exotic curved architecture make every photo look like a cinematic masterpiece 🎬 Families can choose kid-friendly rooms, where children can chase butterflies and admire lavender fields (in full summer bloom!). Enjoy sunset views from the terrace as the "castle" glows in the evening light. 🌍 Hidden Gems of Southeastern Yunnan ✅ 21°C Cool Route: Kunming → Fuxian Lake → Jianshui → Puzhehei → Mile ✅ Perfect for families, culture lovers, and summer escapes 🗺️ Itinerary Highlights D1: Fly to Kunming ➠ 1h to Fuxian Lake (stay at Angsana/Hilton) D2: Sailing at Mingxing Fish Cave ➠ Pink Sand Beach ➠ Jianshui Ancient Town Citywalk (stay at Ting Ziyun) D3: Narrow-gauge Train Ride ➠ Ant Workshop ➠ Puzhehei (stay at lakeside B&B) D4: Sunrise at Qinglong Mountain ➠ "Eternal Love" Filming Site ➠ Mile Dongfengyun (stay at MGallery) D5: Dongfengyun Art Gallery ➠ Return to Kunming 【Private Car Tours】【Custom Trips】【Private Groups】 available~ How to book this itinerary? 👇👇 Tap 【Chat Now】 at the bottom left to get your personalized plan!

Jianshui Heyuan Hotel is located in the heart of Jianshui Ancient Town, transformed over seven years from traditional residences dating back to the late Qing and early Republican periods. The architecture strictly adheres to the principle of "repairing the old as old," preserving original features like blue-brick walls, dark-tiled roofs, carved door lintels, and the classic "four buildings surrounding five courtyards" layout. Guest rooms retain original wooden beams, while beds feature specially crafted clay bed boards made using Jianshui's thousand-year-old purple pottery techniques. All rooms are air-conditioned, with toiletries presented in handmade purple pottery vessels. The minibar offers local specialty snacks like small-grain coffee and lion-shaped pastries. For breakfast, don't miss the freshly grilled Jianshui West Gate tofu with chili dip. At dinner, try the three-way chicken hot pot (clear broth, matsutake mushroom stew, and purple pottery braised). Enjoy afternoon tea in the courtyard with Jianshui's unique "sweet-sour pomegranate flower tea," paired with bird's nest pastries baked in purple pottery. This compact 2-acre micro-landscape embodies the concept of "experiencing all of Lin'an's spring in one courtyard," distilling 600 years of Jianshui's cultural heritage into tangible living aesthetics. As evening drums sound, sipping Yunnan Moonlight White tea while seated on traditional "beauty's rest" benches reveals the true meaning of being the "Confucian Center of Southern Yunnan."

Qiu Ye Pastoral Hotel (Xianghuiqiao Branch). The main building of the hotel features a typical "three-room, six-ear with floral hall" southern Yunnan residential layout, but the two Corinthian columns at the entrance reveal its mixed-race genes. The room retains the most complete wooden structure of the original building, with a restored 1921 railway signal lamp suspended directly above the bed. The bathroom is located in the center of the patio, where you can see the rain curtain landscape of the Si Shui Gui Tang while bathing. The 270-degree glass landscape surface and electric atomization glass can turn the pastoral scenery of southern Yunnan into a hazy landscape scroll in 30 seconds. The Caoya Rice Noodles are a must-try for breakfast, with a soup base fermented with cellar water from Jianshui Ximen Tofu. Afternoon tea is a French croissant with Yi buckwheat honey, and the signature dish for dinner is French blue lobster cooked using the steam pot chicken method. At Qiu Ye, time presents a wonderful elasticity—in the morning, you can touch the coolness of the past on the Republican-era floral tiles, but in the evening, you can encounter the future in the sunset reflected in the infinity pool.