Jianshui Ancient City
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MinibearX
Doha, Qatar233 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
There are not many ancient towns left in China. Jianshui has been partially preserved. Still see most of the old town and how people live but lots of renovation and new builds. All mixed up.
Written 21 July 2019
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lucasjnl
Dordrecht, The Netherlands90 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
A pretty walled town with very attractive sights such as the imposing Confucius temple. At night there is a nice lampoon lit shopping street with ceramic and teashops and fine restaurants. The old folks dancing in the park are a slice of the charming side of the Chinese way of life.
Written 2 April 2019
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NswAustraliaDidi
NSW AUSTRALIA1,196 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We were impressed with our visit to Jianshui, it didn’t appear over commercialised and had a real day to day living feel. The pedestrian streets through the old town give a glimpse of days gone by, with shops and buildings highlighting the craftsmanship and styles of past dynasties.
Written 3 March 2019
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HantsJames
UK296 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
A very nice, if small, old city, more genuine than most and not very touristic. Nice restaurants and shops. Well worth a visit.
Written 26 April 2018
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Dominikam1991
Bristol, UK108 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
It is a great city worth visiting. I was travelling from Kunming to the rice terraces not sure if it is worth stopping here on our way. I did in the end and spent whole 3 days in here. It is beautiful and authentic. After seeing Dali and Lijiang ancient towns I can definitely say that this one much more authentic in comparison to others. There are no tauts harassing you, making you buy things. You can just wander around being the only white person in sight. If you are wondering whether you'd like to stop over here or not I can assure you, you will not regret it.
Written 7 January 2018
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,756 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Jianshui Tian'anmen (Chaoyanglou) and the ancient street have more than 1,200 years of history. The small town of Jianshui is one of China’s national key heritage sites and cultural towns.
It is said that Mengzi and Jianshui fought for the origin of the rice-line. There is a Chinese saying “To build water and eat rice noodles and baked tofu.” To come to Jianshui, you have to eat rice noodles.
To get a good appreciation of the town, it is best to get a tour from a Chinese speaking friend or an organized tour. Then there are voice and text translation apps which can be used to converse with the locals. Although it is an ancient town, like most Chinese, they are up to date on mobile phones and technology, and ahead of most North Americans when it comes to mobile banking and on the spot money transfers/payments.
It is said that Mengzi and Jianshui fought for the origin of the rice-line. There is a Chinese saying “To build water and eat rice noodles and baked tofu.” To come to Jianshui, you have to eat rice noodles.
To get a good appreciation of the town, it is best to get a tour from a Chinese speaking friend or an organized tour. Then there are voice and text translation apps which can be used to converse with the locals. Although it is an ancient town, like most Chinese, they are up to date on mobile phones and technology, and ahead of most North Americans when it comes to mobile banking and on the spot money transfers/payments.
Written 11 December 2017
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qiang73
Singapore, Singapore133 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Jianshui is a very small ancient town just 3 hours drivefrom Kunming . The views are great and good to just roam around to soak in old ancient charm.
Written 10 December 2017
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Dianakpg
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia476 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
It is about 3 hours of train ride from Kunming.
Then when you reach Jianshui, take a cab to town for 30 rmb.
The place is not too big. But it is still worthwhile to stay a night to have a beautiful view of the ancient gate.
Nobody speaks English. So be prepared with your translator in your phone.
Do try their Roast Duck.
Then when you reach Jianshui, take a cab to town for 30 rmb.
The place is not too big. But it is still worthwhile to stay a night to have a beautiful view of the ancient gate.
Nobody speaks English. So be prepared with your translator in your phone.
Do try their Roast Duck.
Written 13 September 2017
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kevin m
Kunming, China98 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Jianshui is a very small City . It is 3 hours driving from Kunming . It is very ancient small City with the best grilled food .
Written 28 July 2017
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engrob84
Hong Kong, China329 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Well worth a stop over on the way to Yuanyang from Kunming. It's a lovely little town with plenty of charm.
Written 17 April 2017
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JIANSHUI ANCIENT CITY (Jianshui County) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- 4-Days Stone Forest,Yuanyang Terraces and Jianshui Private Tour from Kunming (From S$1,135.77)
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- 4days private tour Stone forest Yuanyang Terrace Jianshui old town from Kunming (From S$1,335.95)
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