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Travel guide to Jianshui, a famous tourist city in Red River, Yunnan, China, suitable for checking in and taking photos📸

#Mainland Travel Jianshui is a famous tourist city in Honghe, Yunnan, China. Every day, thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation. This time I will introduce a travel guide to Jianshui. Strategy Introduction: High-speed rail: Jianshui Station is a major high-speed rail station with very convenient transportation. Airplane: You can fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport and then take a bus or taxi to Jianshui. Self-driving: From Kunming, take G8511 Kunming-Mozhou Expressway to Jianshui, the whole journey takes about 2 hours. Three days and two nights tour route Day 1: Historical and Cultural Tour • Morning: Arrive in Jianshui and check in to the hotel. It is recommended to choose a hotel near Jianshui Ancient City with convenient transportation. • Noon: Go to Jianshui Ancient City and visit ancient buildings such as Chaoyang Tower and Confucian Temple. • Afternoon: Visit Jianshui Confucian Temple and experience the profound heritage of Confucian culture. • Evening: Taste local specialties in the ancient city, such as Jianshui tofu and steamed chicken. Day 2: Ancient Village and Nature Tour • Morning: Go to Zhu Family Garden to admire the exquisite ancient architecture and garden landscape. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant near Zhu Family Garden. • Afternoon: Go to Tuanshan Folk Houses to experience the unique ethnic customs. • Evening: Return to Jianshui Ancient City and continue exploring the night scene of the ancient city. Day 3: Nature and leisure • Morning: Go to Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant near the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. • Afternoon: Take the Jianshui train and experience a retro mode of transportation. • Evening: End the pleasant trip to Jianshui and prepare for the return journey. Recommended check-in spots Jianshui Ancient City: It has ancient buildings such as Chaoyang Tower and Confucian Temple, and is the cultural center of Jianshui. Jianshui Confucian Temple: The second largest Confucian temple in China, with magnificent architecture and a strong cultural atmosphere. Zhu Family Garden: Exquisite ancient buildings and garden landscapes, known as the "Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan". Tuanshan Folk Houses: Unique ethnic customs and well-preserved ancient villages. Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge: With beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, it is the iconic attraction of Jianshui.
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