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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Jianshui [2025]
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Jianshui Excursion Train
4.6
/5
1966 reviews
7.7
1.5 km from downtown
Phone 0873-7888655
Address: Jianshui, Honghe, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Jianshui
Highlights:
Vintage narrow-gauge railway experience
Vintage train through Jianshui scenery
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It was fun, the kids loved it. The parking time was short, and we had to leave before we had enough photos. It was not appropriate for Tuanshan Residence to charge extra. There was nothing fun, we had to park for so long, and there were not enough places to eat, so we ate in a hurry.
I didn't take the train when I came to Jianshui before, so I booked the ticket five days in advance. It was fun and convenient to visit the scenic spots by train. Water and lion ointment were prepared for each passenger on the train. It is a must-do item when you come to Jianshui.
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Jianshui Ancient City
4.7
/5
695 reviews
7.0
Based on 64 reviews
Jianshui Ancient City/Zhu's Garden | 2.3 km from downtown
Phone 0873-7807366
Address: Nanzhuang Section, Lin'an Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Jianshui
Highlights:
Chimes & doves above tower
Royal-favored bird's nests
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The night shrouded, the Chaoyang Gate of Jianshui Ancient City was gently wrapped by warm yellow lights, and it seemed to cross back hundreds of years ago. This city gate with a history of more than 630 years, also known as "Little Tiananmen", the structure of the triple Yuxie Peak makes it "a layer higher" than Tiananmen, and the four big words "Southeast of Xiongzhen" on the upper floor of the city are strong and powerful. Under the city gate, locals and tourists are intertwined, some people take a leisurely walk, some people stop to take pictures. The square on the side is lively, the national dance is happy, the cultural documentary film projection by laser is played on the city wall, the light and shadow are interlaced, and the ancient and modern are wonderfully integrated here.
Jianshui Ancient City, located in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, is a nationally recognized historical and cultural city. Founded in the Tang Dynasty, it boasts a history of over 1,200 years. The city boasts numerous ancient buildings, including the Chaoyang Tower, built during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty and known as the "Little Tiananmen Gate," and the vast Zhu Family Garden, known as the "Grand View Garden of Southern Yunnan." The Jianshui Confucian Temple, built in the style of the Confucian Temple in Qufu, boasts the largest and most impressive Panchi pond in China. Furthermore, the city is dotted with ancient wells and bridges, and is renowned for its unique cultural offerings, including purple pottery and tofu. This blend of Central Plains culture and border region characteristics has earned it the reputation of "Zou and Lu of Southern Yunnan" and "a renowned state of literature."
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Tuanshan Residential Quarters
4.5
/5
487 reviews
6.8
From HK$38.27
8.9 km from downtown
Phone 0873-3064228
Address: Jianshui, Honghe, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Overlooking river & lush mountains
Experience Yi "Tushar" traditional homes
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The 600-year-old ancient town in southern Yunnan is quaint and worth visiting. Each door is very exquisite, especially the Liuyuan Garden. The courtyards inside are all comfortable, and any photo taken is a beautiful scene. There are also many stalls selling freshly squeezed juice for 10 yuan a cup, which is very cost-effective.
Tuanshan Folk House is one of the most worthwhile attractions in Jianshui. It is quaint and not commercialized. There are elementary school student volunteers explaining the Zhang Family Garden. The door of each house is beautiful. The aesthetic taste of our ancestors is really high-end 👍👍👍
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Jianshui Swallows'Cave
4.6
/5
755 reviews
6.2
From HK$56.86
Based on 32 reviews
23.9 km from downtown
Phone 0873-7821298
Address: Jianshui, Honghe, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Jianshui
Highlights:
Watch farmers collect bird's nests
Hundreds of human & animal-like karsts
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There are no swallows in the "swallow hole". It is estimated that the tourists were scared away every half an hour. There will be a performance of climbing the cliff with bare hands at the entrance of the hole. The actors are very powerful. In the absence of any safety precautions, they climb with bare hands and can see people pinching a cold sweat. Walk into the hole and take the boat out. The whole journey is about an hour or so. However, there is still a distance from the gate of the scenic spot to the entrance of the cave.
Asia's No. 1 Karst Cave truly lives up to its reputation! A masterpiece of nature, the stalagmites, pillars, and various bizarre formations come alive. The free-hand rock climbing experience is truly breathtaking!
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Jianshui 17-hole Bridge
4.6
/5
147 reviews
5.7
Based on 63 reviews
4.6 km from downtown
Address: Baituan Highway, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Bridge & pavilion float gracefully
Symbol of taming twin dragons
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The "Shuanglong Bridge" (Seventeen-Arch Bridge) is arguably the most cost-effective attraction in Jianshui. It's especially beautiful in the evening, when the afterglow casts a golden glow on the bridge and the river, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
This attraction is free, and the Jianshui train stops for half an hour each morning and afternoon, offering a chance to take a photo with the train.
Next to the bridge are rice paddies, perfect for photo opportunities.
At both the bridge entrance and exit, vendors offer a dazzling array of snacks.
The 17-hole bridge, also known as the Shuanglong Bridge, is a good work of ancient bridges in China. It was built in the Qing Qianlong period, integrating architectural science and plastic arts, and the bridge body is connected with 17 holes, such as Changhong Wa, the bridge on the pavilion moth, exquisite and spectacular, witnessing historical changes, carrying the southern Fujian culture, with extremely high artistic value and historical significance.
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