# Jianshui Ancient Town (建水古城)

Kunming, Yunnan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/jianshui-ancient-town
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Old town admission free; Jianshui combined ticket (Zhaoyang Tower + Zhu Family Garden + Xuezheng Examination Hall + Tuanshan Residences + Jianshui Confucius Temple) ¥100
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1 day
- **Address:** Nanzhuang section, Lin'an Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
- **Getting there:** 1. Bus: Coaches to Jianshui leave from Nanbu Coach Station (南部客运站) and Dongbu Coach Station (东部客运站), with tickets priced at ¥81 and ¥158 respectively 2. Train: Trains to Jianshui depart from Kunming Railway Station; fare around ¥60
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Architecture, Waterfront

## About Jianshui Ancient Town

Jianshui Ancient Town is a well-preserved historic town in southeastern Yunnan, home to more than 50 exquisite historic buildings. It is often described as an “architectural museum” and a “residential museum.” The town's most famous sites are the Confucius Temple and the Zhu Family Garden. Local snacks are also a highlight, and you should not miss shaodoufu (braised tofu), juanfen (rice noodle rolls) and paogao (soaked rice cakes).

## Tips from the guidebook

- Ancient Tea Horse Road: Visitors can join a horseback tour of the old road organised by a reputable travel agency. The scenery along the way is lovely and makes for great photos. You can also visit Tea Horse Road historic sites, try tea picking, and learn about the long history of Pu'er tea culture.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 207. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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