Jianshui 17-hole Bridge

Located in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, the ancient city of Jianshui is a little-known cultural treasure. Here, not only is there a long history, but also a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved, which is a microcosm of Yunnan's profound cultural heritage. 【A place where history and culture have settled】 The ancient city of Jianshui was the center of culture in southern Yunnan in history, and still preserves many exquisite traditional houses, temples, and courtyards. The most famous is the Tuan Shan residence with a history of hundreds of years. The historical buildings such as the Double Dragon Bridge, Zhu Family Garden, and Tuan Shan architectural complex provide examples for the study of residential architecture during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 【Aesthetic display of unique architecture】 The buildings in the ancient city of Jianshui mostly use red sandstone, which is unique in shape and well preserved. The Zhu Family Garden in the ancient city, known as the 'Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan', is famous for its exquisite architecture, exquisite brick carvings, stone carvings, and wood carvings. The famous Double Dragon Bridge is a multi-arch stone bridge with Chinese classical garden style, which is a must-visit place for photography enthusiasts. 【Travel Guide】 Best travel time: Spring is the best time to visit Jianshui, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is picturesque. How to get there: The ancient city of Jianshui is about 3 hours drive from Kunming, you can choose to drive or take a bus. Ticket information: Most attractions do not require tickets, some privately operated attractions such as Zhu Family Garden need to buy tickets. Accommodation suggestions: There are many characteristic inns and hotels inside and outside the ancient city, where you can experience the traditional Naxi style. Food recommendations: Jianshui tofu, crossing the bridge rice noodles and other Yunnan snacks should not be missed. Tour tips: It is recommended that tourists wear comfortable shoes, most attractions can be visited on foot, experiencing the leisurely life of the ancient city. 【Conclusion】 The ancient city of Jianshui is an ideal tourist destination. It not only has a rich cultural and historical background, but also offers endless natural scenery and simple folk customs for tourists to imagine. Here, every ancient building, every stone road tells a past story, every trip is a spiritual exchange and precipitation. Under the sky of Yunnan, Jianshui is waiting for travelers from all over the world to discover and experience with its unique charm.

Shuanglong Bridge, commonly known as "Seventeen-Arch Bridge", spans the waters of the Lujiang River and Tachong River confluence. It is a large stone arch bridge with three pavilions and seventeen arches. This bridge is considered the largest in scale and highest in artistic value among the multi-arch bridges in Yunnan Province, and has been included in the history of bridge construction in China. Opening hours January 1st - December 31st Monday-Sunday All day Ticket: Free January 1st - December 31st Monday-Sunday

Jianshui, also known as 'Lin'an', was established around 810 AD. Today's Jianshui is famous for its purple pottery, snacks, barbecue, and cultural tourism in Yunnan and even the whole country. The Shuanglong Bridge in Jianshui was built during the Qing Dynasty. After its completion, it had seventeen holes, so it was also called the 'Seventeen-hole Bridge'. The bridge body is made of stone blocks, the railings on both sides of the bridge are made of stone strips, and the bridge surface is paved with tens of thousands of large bluestones. After years of historical polishing, the bluestone slabs on the bridge surface are now smooth and shiny, full of historical stories. The Shuanglong Bridge is located in Lin'an Town, Jianshui County, about 3-4 kilometers from the city center, so it is friendly for shooting the sunrise. If you are a landscape party, it is recommended to shoot the sunrise in the morning. The sunset direction is far from the bridge and you need to prepare a telephoto lens. If you come to stroll and sightsee, it is suitable all day. Along the river, there are also ancient bridges such as Xianghui Bridge, a century-old railway station, and Jianshui small train (direct to Shiping) for check-in, which are also not to be missed. Yunnan Jianshui Shuanglong Bridge, a bridge locks two dragons, A stone hole bridge spanning the Lujiang and Tachong rivers, how many people come to Jianshui just to see it, especially the Shuanglong Bridge at dusk, The river is sparkling, the bridge body and the bridge hole are dyed golden, the distant mountains are green, the nearby willows are windy, whether you are walking on the bridge or by the river, your eyes are full of charming landscape paintings. Location: Zhangjiaying, Xizhuang Town, Jianshui County, Yunnan Transportation: Kunming has a high-speed train to Jianshui Station, about two hours by car. It is about 4 kilometers from Jianshui Ancient City to Shuanglong Bridge by taxi, 15-20 yuan. Take the sightseeing train from Jianshui Lin'an Station, two shifts a day, the advantage is that you can visit many attractions along the way, the disadvantage is that the time is fixed and the stay at each station is short. Recommended cycling route, very free, and you can feel the scenery up close. :0 yuan :Open all day :It is recommended to come in the evening, the Shuanglong Bridge under the sunset is very beautiful, there are many local snacks by the river, it is very lively, for the locals, this is the rural version of the city park, you can camp and picnic. Photo tips: 1. Be sure to come at dusk, the sunset light is very photogenic. 2. Take a round of the lake, the composition can include the flowers and trees on the river bank as the foreground. 3. Shoot with the light under the sunset, the river surface and the bridge body and bridge hole are golden, but the side and reverse shooting, the bridge hole is golden and the bridge body is shadow, more artistic conception. 4. Consider using the pavilion door frame for composition when shooting on the bridge. 5. For long-legged shooting of people on the bridge, it is recommended that the model hold a red umbrella

Compared to popular destinations, I prefer distinctive and less-known places. Yunnan has a city with profound cultural heritage—Honghe Jianshui🏯 Here, not only can you find a massive ancient city, numerous ancient buildings, and many ancient bridges, but also spectacular karst caves, the small trains of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, and a rich array of cultural and natural landscapes, along with characteristic barbecue and reasonable prices🎉 After visiting enough internet-famous spots, a place with a slow pace, full of cultural heritage and the atmosphere of daily life is worth visiting‼️ Take a few days to organize a good travel plan and consider saving it❗ . 🚌How to get there 🚗High-speed train: There are bullet trains from Kunming to Jianshui, 2H 🚗Self-driving: The highway is also very convenient, only 2.5H drive from Kunming. . 🗺Travel Guide 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Kunming➠Jianshui Ancient City, Confucian Temple➠Zhilin Temple➠Zhu Family Garden➠Chaoyang Tower➠Ancient Wells Group, etc.➠Xiaogui Lake 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Lin'an Train Station➠Shuanglong Bridge➠Xianghuiqiao Station➠Tuanshan Village➠Swallow Cave➠Return trip . ✅✅✅Recommended Visits 📌Confucian Temple Built during the Yuan Dynasty, it is grand in scale and well-preserved. It is the third-largest Confucian temple in the country. Ticket: 38 . 📌Zhilin Zen Temple Built in 1295, it has been around for more than 700 years and is a rare well-preserved ancient wooden structure from the Yuan Dynasty. It also houses two Ming Dynasty Buddhist fine-line murals. Ticket: Free . 📌Zhu Family Garden Known as the Grand View Garden of the southwestern frontier, the layout of the houses is orderly, and the courtyards are layered, forming a maze-like architectural complex. The garden design is also very impressive. Ticket: 35 · 📌Ancient Wells Group Jianshui has a large number of ancient wells, some located in busy markets, some hidden in private houses, in various shapes, and they are still used by locals for daily water fetching. Ticket: Free . 📌Chaoyang Tower A landmark of Jianshui, built during the Ming Dynasty. Not only is it grand in scale, but the dougong brackets and plaques on the city tower are also very interesting, especially the night view. Ticket: Free . 📌Xiaogui Lake A small lake next to the ancient city, surrounded by various teahouses and bars, full of the atmosphere of daily life. Ticket: Free . 📌Lin'an Train Station An ancient train station on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, both the exterior and interior have retained the style of the Republic of China, very picturesque. You can also take the meter-gauge train to visit attractions such as Shuanglong Bridge and Tuanshan Village. Ticket: Free . 📌Shuanglong Bridge A spectacular seventeen-arch ancient bridge, with smooth bluestone slabs and exquisitely designed pavilions, it is even more beautiful at sunset. Ticket: Free . 📌Xianghuiqiao Station An even more niche ancient train station, with mottled French-style station buildings and swaying plane trees, it feels like being transported to Europe in a second. Ticket: Free . 📌Tuanshan Village A treasure trove of ancient residential buildings, dozens of well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty houses, a visual feast. Ticket: 35 . 📌Swallow Cave A spectacular karst cave, where you can also watch thrilling performances of harvesting swallow nests. Ticket: 55 . 🏠Accommodation | Jianshui Chuxi Homestay ✔Close to Lin'an Station, very convenient to walk to the ancient city ✔Clean and tidy, with many surrounding amenities . 🥙【Food Recommendations】 ▪Jianshui Renjia: The environment is average, but the steam pot chicken is very fragrant ▪Yaojia Barbecue: A very characteristic Jianshui barbecue ▪Xianghuiqiao Station Restaurant: A restaurant built inside an ancient train station, with great scenery and atmosphere . 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 🔸If you have enough time, you can combine trips to Mengzi and Shiping for a visit

Shuanglong Bridge, also known as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, is one of the must-visit attractions in Jianshui, and can be described as the 'Soul of Jianshui'. The three-story pavilion on the bridge is truly beautiful, and the stone slab road is polished to a shine, all traces of history. 🎫: Free 🆓 ❗️By the way, the famous Jianshui mini train 🚄 also stops at Shuanglong Bridge, staying for about half an hour, with departures at nine in the morning and two-thirty in the afternoon 🕑. The whole journey takes more than four hours, so make sure to book your tickets in advance ⚠️ ❗️Another thing, when we took a taxi, the driver said that Shuanglong Bridge is considered to be out of town, so it costs an extra 5 yuan. Does any local know if this is true? 🤨 ————————————————————— We went to see the Daban Well, the famous Daban tofu is all thanks to the spring water in the city. This is a very famous ancient well, you can stroll around, and there are also tourists coming to fetch some spring water.

Yunnan's Jianshui is a beautiful and historically significant ancient town. When it comes to the history of Jianshui, everyone thinks of the Shuanglong Bridge. It is located to the west of the ancient city of Jianshui County in Yunnan Province and is the longest existing ancient stone arch bridge in China, one of the famous historical sites in Yunnan Province, and has been included in the annals of Chinese bridge construction. It is known as the 'Number One Ancient Bridge in the East.' The Seventeen-Arch Bridge is also called the Shuanglong Bridge, named after the confluence of the Tachong and Lujiang rivers, where a bridge locks the 'twin dragons' together. Another explanation is that there are two stone-carved dragon heads and tails on either side of the bridge. The dragon head is above the stream, and the dragon tail is below the stream, both carved vividly, hence the name Shuanglong Bridge. The Shuanglong Bridge was first built during the Jiaqing period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than six hundred years. It belongs to the covered bridge architecture. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, only three stone arches were built on the Lujiang River. Later, due to the flooding of the Tachong and Lujiang rivers and the gradual widening of the riverbed, the small three-arch bridge stood alone in the middle of the river and could not span both banks. Thus, fourteen more arches were added in the nineteenth year of the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. Three flying-eave style pavilions were built in the middle of the bridge, with pavilions within pavilions, reflecting each other, forming a magnificent view, and is an extremely precious masterpiece in the history of Chinese bridge construction. The pavilions at both ends are slightly smaller, with a large and spectacular one in the middle, known as the 'Dian Nan Grand View Pavilion.' Time flies, and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge has stood over the two rivers for nearly 300 years. If you come to Jianshui, be sure to visit here, stroll on the smooth stone pavement, touch the mottled bridge railings, this bridge with extraordinary momentum, beautiful design, and the wisdom of Chinese national culture, will not disappoint you. (About one kilometer away from the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, there is a motorhome campsite. As long as you stay for more than 4 days, the average cost is 30 yuan per day, including water and electricity. Staying there for a few days, watching the sunrise and sunset by the bridge in the morning and evening, will surely be a poetic experience!)

Jianshui Seventeen-hole Bridge is located in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. It is an ancient stone arch bridge and one of the well-preserved large-scale arch bridges in China. The special feature of the Jianshui Seventeen-hole Bridge is that pavilions and towers are built on the bridge body. In the sunset, ☀️the sun shines through the ☁️clouds, casting rays of ☀️light on the stone bridge. Year after year, hundreds of springs and winters have passed, and the stone bridge has been preserved along with the ancient town of Jianshui. Transportation: 🚖Self-driving: about 180 kilometers from Kunming, about 3 hours 🚝High-speed rail: about 2 hours from Kunming to Jianshui 🍇Food recommendations: 🥙Grass sprout rice noodles; it seems that this kind of rice noodles can only be seen in Jianshui, the fragrance of grass teeth combined with the delicious soup, a bowl for breakfast is just right~ 🥘Steam pot chicken: cooked with local purple pottery, without adding water, only using steam to liquefy the minced meat, every bite is memorable. 🥪Jianshui grilled tofu: Jianshui people are tofu souls, people here start eating tofu from the morning, almost every shop has a grill, full of tofu 🍢Barbecue: Jianshui barbecue is quite famous~ - Tips: The ultraviolet rays in Jianshui are very strong, be sure to protect yourself from the sun

Jianshui 2-Day 🥭 Treasure Hunt·Food and Drink Guide 🏨Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near the ancient city or Zitaoli, where food and drink are convenient 🚄Transport: No shared bicycles, you can take a taxi or walk ⚠️: Because it is not a popular tourist city, so there are not many people, and the prices are not high 【Route】 Day1: Ximen Dabanjing➡️Migu Small Train➡️Shuanglong Bridge➡️Jianshui Ancient City➡️Zitao Street (Night Market) Day2: Ant Workshop➡️Wulong Lake 【Attractions】 ①Ximen Dabanjing "Jianshui's First Well", its well water is clear and bright, sweet and moist, and never dries up. The tofu made with the water from Ximen Dabanjing is particularly delicate and smooth, and there is a tofu shop nearby➡️5💰Eat as you like, the tofu tastes very good after baking. ②Migu Small Train Suitable for taking pictures✅The only meter-gauge train still in operation in China, transformed from an old train, from Lin'an Station to Tuanshan Station, the whole journey takes four hours, you can get off at the midway station, only two trains a day The entire train is yellow, the carriage is a transformed wooden structure carriage, full of retro feel, you can fully enjoy the scenery along the way, you need to buy tickets in advance during the peak season ③Shuanglong Bridge Located outside the west gate of Jianshui Ancient City, spanning the Lujiang River and Tachong River, there are two stone-carved dragon heads and dragon tails on both sides of the bridge deck. The sunset reflection of the bridge hole makes the entire bridge look more exquisite and spectacular. ④Jianshui Ancient City There are many places to eat, and there are also rich cultural attractions, the most famous of which are the Confucian Temple and Zhu Family Garden. The Confucian Temple is the largest and best-preserved Confucian temple building group in Yunnan Province, while Zhu Family Garden is a large private residence in the late Qing Dynasty, with the charm of Jiangnan Garden! 📍Other attractions: Chaoyang Tower, Shuanglong Bridge, Jianshui Ancient Well, Xuezheng Examination Shed ⑥Zitao Street (Night Market) A place for food and shopping, there are many places to buy pottery, Jianshui rice noodles are delicate and smooth, paired with various sauces and side dishes; fried spring rolls have a crispy skin and delicious filling, the taste is very crispy. Zitao barbecue is a special barbecue made with purple sand pottery, the meat is tender! ⑦Ant Workshop The entire park is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and nature and art are naturally integrated. The architectural group unfolds according to the pottery culture context, the style is free and bold and full of imaginative imagination. In addition to the pottery self-selection shop, kiln prison coffee shop, ant work art museum, ant work bar, ant work canteen and other specialty shops, you can also find beloved pottery, experience pottery making, taste food😋 ⑧Wulong Lake Surrounded by mountains, the lake is clear and the scenery is beautiful. The temple houses statues of five dragon kings. It is said that these five dragon kings are the guardians of local water conservancy. There are also many other attractions nearby, Longquan Cave is a limestone karst cave, the cave has stalactites, stalagmites and other strange landscapes; Baihe Beach is a wetland by the lake, a habitat for many birds; Lion Mountain can overlook the beautiful scenery of Wulong Lake from the top of the mountain. 【Delicious Food】 Papaya water, pot chicken, Jianshui roasted tofu, bubble cake, crossing the bridge rice noodles, lamb cabbage, Lin'an ten dishes, rice tofu, Qujiang roast duck, cold spoon noodles, grass sprouts, roast beef