With the charming natural scenery of majestic mountains, Kien Thuy is gradually asserting its position as an attractive tourist destination, attracting visitors from near and far. The green rice fields, winding rivers, peaceful small villages... create a beautiful natural picture. Coming to Kien Thuy, visitors will be immersed in the fresh air, explore the unique local culture and enjoy attractive specialties.
Ancient city on the border of Yunnan
The ancient city of Jianshui, located 220 km south of Kunming, Yunnan, was known as Butou in ancient times and was also known as Badian. The Nanzhao regime built Huili City here during the Yuanhe period of the Tang Dynasty (around 810), and it was under the jurisdiction of the Tonghai Governor. Huili is an ancient Yi language word meaning sea.
As one of the hidden gems of Yunnan's history, Jianshui ancient town is always an attractive destination.
As one of the famous historical and cultural towns in China, it has more than 50 well-preserved ancient buildings, famous as the "Museum of Ancient Buildings and Residences". Jianshui City was first built as an earthen city during the Nanzhao period, and later expanded into a brick city in the 20th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1387). When Duke Li Ding captured Lin'an, the three towers in the north, south and west were destroyed by war, and were restored in the fourth year of the Kangxi reign and then destroyed again.
Only the Dongmen Chaoyang Pagoda has remained standing despite the wars and earthquakes that have lasted for nearly 600 years. Jianshui County, China, began building temples of learning during the Yuan Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, four academies, Chongzheng, Huanwen, and Chongwenqujiang, were established.
This place is like a living book, recording the marks of time.
Along with the name, the history of this ancient city has also gone through ups and downs. In ancient times, when the name of Lin An Street was still there, the citadel was largely destroyed by war and weather. The Tang Dynasty renovated and restored it. Although it was somewhat damaged, luckily Jian Shui is still well preserved today, becoming one of the most beautiful ancient citadels in Yunnan. In ancient Yunnan, up to half of the people who passed the imperial examinations came from Lin An Prefecture, so Jian Shui has always been known as a place that values education, and is called "Literary and Famous State". During the Qing Dynasty, there were up to 4 libraries built here, which were called "Lin Ban Bang" at that time.
A little paradise in the heart of Yunnan
Not blending into the hustle and bustle of Lijiang or the tranquility of Pingbian, Mengzi, Jianshui has a distinct beauty with a diverse blend of cultures, creating a unique and attractive destination. With ancient temples, folk houses, city walls, along with traditional festivals and unique cuisine, Jianshui promises to bring visitors unforgettable experiences.
Chu family garden
Built during the Guangxu period, Chu Gia Hoa Vien is a massive architectural work, with an area of over 20,000 square meters, including hundreds of exquisitely decorated rooms. The unique "three vertical, four horizontal" layout along with the system of courtyards and gardens creates an extremely luxurious and classy living space. With a system of graceful curved roofs and exquisitely carved pillars, Chu Gia Hoa Vien is like a vivid work of art. Every small corner of the garden has its own beauty, creating an extremely romantic living space.
It is one of the representatives of Chinese garden art and one of the world's famous cultural heritages and tourist attractions.
Confucius Temple
Just 200 meters from the Chu Family Garden is the 700-year-old Confucius Temple, the third largest and best-preserved Confucius temple in China. Modeled after the one in Qufu, Confucius’s hometown, the site consists of seven courtyards spread out on a central axis. The Dacheng Hall, which houses the statue of Confucius, is the most magnificent, with more than 100 lifelike animal figures carved on 22 screen doors.
Chinese Confucian symbols
Trieu Duong Tower
At the east end of Lin'an Road in the city center, the three-story Chaoyang Tower (Yinghui Gate), also known as the East Gate Tower, is a landmark of Jianshui District. Built in 1389 during the Ming Dynasty, it has a history of more than 600 years. With an identical design to Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the Chaoyang Tower is also known as "Little Tiananmen".
Chaoyang Tower
Chaoyang Tower was built in the 22nd year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1389) for more than 600 years, and is one of the main symbols of the long history of Jianshui, China. During the Yuanhe period of the Tang Dynasty, the Nanzhao regime built Huili City here. In the 20th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, after the Ming army pacified Yunnan, they established the Lin'an Guards and built the Lin'an Guard City, expanding the land on the basis of the original earthen city and rebuilding it into a brick city. The city has four gates: Yinghui Gate in the east, Fu'an Gate in the south, Qingyuan Gate in the west, and Yongzheng Gate in the north. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the three towers of the North, South, West and North were all destroyed by war, leaving only the East Tower.
Song Long Bridge
The famous Shuanglong Bridge is a large stone arch bridge with two spans and seventeen holes, located at the confluence of the Luoshui River and the Tacun River, 5 kilometers west of Jianshui City, China. It was so named because the two rivers meandered like two dragons.
Although not located in the old quarter, Song Long Bridge is also one of the most beautiful old symbols of Kien Thuy.
On the other side of Song Long Bridge is a small railway - a unique feature of Kien Thuy. The old bridge on one side, the old train station on the other, creating an image that is both classic and modern intertwined.
If Lijiang attracts tourists by its hustle and bustle, Jianshui conquers people's hearts by its quiet, ancient beauty. Coming to Jianshui, you will be immersed in a peaceful space, explore ancient street corners and feel the slow pace of life of the local people. Jianshui is like a hidden gem in the mountains and forests of Yunnan, giving visitors unforgettable experiences.
