Jianchuan Ancient Town

Go where the wind blows, Jianchuan Ancient Town in Dali is less crowded and scenically beautiful for a warm winter||🏘️ Jianchuan is an ancient town famous for its exquisite marble and wood carvings. Built according to the system of 'Zhou Li', it has many ancient buildings. The ancient town is a national protected site, and outside the town, there is also the national protected Jingfeng Pavilion. Travel between any two points among Lijiang, Dali, and Shaxi must pass through Jianchuan. However, many people just pass by Jianchuan, or simply transfer buses at the station, without actually taking the time to walk around the ancient town. In the core area of the ancient town, there are more than 20 Ming Dynasty courtyards and over 10 Qing Dynasty courtyards. The warm wooden colors of Jianchuan Ancient Town, the bluish-green of the tiles and stone streets, the reflections in the puddles of flickering lights, and the occasional footsteps of visitors at night, all seem to bring to life the shadows of Jianchuan on the ancient Tea Horse Road. In Jianchuan, you can: ✔️Stroll through the streets of the ancient town, searching for historical relics and ancient buildings scattered throughout, and experience the historical heritage of the Bai people ✔️Pass by the Jiamayi Station, climb up to Jingfeng Pavilion, and visit the Dacheng Hall ✔️Climb Qianshi Mountain. Overlook the entire Jianchuan Ancient Town ✔️Visit the Birch Forest in Jian Lake Wetland Park, and along the way, explore the wood carving town ✔️Along the streets of the ancient town, read the 'couplets' and 'woodblock prints' on each household to discover the stories behind these doors. 👁️‍🗨️Jianyang Tower The new landmark of the ancient town, rebuilt from historical relics, is also the National Fangzhi Pavilion - Southern Silk Road branch. Nearby, Jianchuan Digital Experience Hall, Wood Carving Art Museum, as well as several celebrity memorial halls and Baoguo Temple, are all great places to understand the historical context of this ancient town. 👁️‍🗨️Jingfeng Park Don't be misled by the name; it is actually a national treasure-level historical building + local spiritual life center + museum. It consists of Confucius Temple, Qisheng Palace, Guanyue Temple, God of Wealth Temple, Lianxing Gate, Jingfeng Pavilion, and Lingbao Pagoda. Covering an area of about 25,000 square meters, it is a key cultural relics protection site of ancient buildings that was established during the Yuan Dynasty. Ancient architecture enthusiasts must not miss it! 👁️‍🗨️Ximen Street A street where ancient houses are concentrated, some of which have been converted into restaurants or attractions, and are open to the public 👁️‍🗨️Qianshi Mountain The stone steps number nine hundred and ninety-nine, known as 'Thousand Steps Slope', also called 'Longevity Slope'. Here, there are stone lion statues carved from nine different dynasties. Currently, there are more than 2,600 stone lions in various poses and lifelike appearances, spreading naturally. The stone carvings have completely merged with nature