The Ultimate 2-Day 1-Night Guide to Jianshui, the Millennium Ancient City Secretly Loved by Yunnan Locals

Yunnan’s true hidden gem for niche travelers💎 Escape the crowds of Dali and Lijiang, I keep Jianshui on my travel list every year📝 I’ve visited this Red River millennium-old city four times, where you’ll find Yunnan’s warmest local life～🎇 📍Must-visit moments: -Sunset at Shuanglong Bridge (Address: Lin’an Town, Jianshui County) This is the most classic scene in Jianshui! The pink and blue sky reflects on the water, and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge looks like a long rainbow lying on the waves🌉 Ladies coming to take photos, remember to wear traditional Chinese clothing for better shots～📸 🌸Seasonal activities revealed: 【Spring】March at Tuanshan Ancient Residences (Address: Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County) Pear blossoms fall on green tiles, strolling here feels like stepping into an ink painting🏯 【Summer】June ride a black-sailed boat through lotus ponds, the evening breeze brings waves of lotus fragrance🛶 【Autumn】September ancient bridges reflect the clear sky, a small train🚂 passes through golden rice fields 【Winter】December gather around the stove to roast tofu, warm up with rice wine for ultimate comfort🍶 🏯Cultural hidden spots to check in: ✨Zhu Family Garden: The clever “Four Waters Return to the Hall” design brings blessings, admission 35 RMB/person ✨Jianshui Confucian Temple (Address: Lin’an Town, Jianshui County): Vermilion palace walls reflect ancient cypresses, the sound of students reading drifts in the morning mist📖 ✨French-style Train Station (Address: Lin’an Town, Jianshui County): Beige building with green dome, full of vintage movie vibes at sunset🎬 ✨Ancient Bridge Cluster: Shuanglong Bridge with seventeen arches, Tianyuan Bridge’s horseshoe prints, a paradise for bridge lovers🌉 🍢Must-try food: Zengji Banjing Tofu Shop (Address: Hanlin Street, Jianshui County) Sit by the well and enjoy bursting grilled tofu, only 0.5 RMB each, super affordable! 🚗Transportation: Kunming high-speed train 2h direct (ticket 60 RMB), perfect for a weekend trip! Jianshui is like a book you can never finish reading, every visit brings new surprises💖 Come experience the slow life of this ancient city～