Jianshui | The ancient city with a lively atmosphere is the most soothing to the hearts of ordinary people

Jianshui｜Ancient city with a lively atmosphere, the most soothing to the hearts of ordinary people 🌸The last stop of the Red River trip, Jianshui Ancient City. Jianshui, the ancient Lin'an, is an ancient city with a strong breath of life. It is neither too noisy nor too quiet, with just the right amount of fireworks. The ancient city is full of relaxation. It does not cater to tourists and maintains its own unhurried yet lively pace. There are people drawing water from the ancient well, a Hui girl wearing a beautiful headscarf setting up a barbecue grill on the roadside, people grilling tofu with Jianshui in the courtyard, a display stand made of purple pottery, and a lady selling loquats with a shoulder pole on her shoulder. The lively life. 🍀What's worth visiting: ⭐Jianshui Train: The only French train still in operation in China. Experience the style of the Republic of China and the ancient train. Tickets must be booked in advance. Even if you don't buy a ticket, you can still watch the little train battle, which feels very Vietnamese (Pictures 2-4) ⭐Chaoyang Tower: The facade of Jianshui, which is older than Tiananmen Square. You can climb the tower during the day. When night falls, it takes on a different look. Even square dancing has its own set of requirements in ethnic minority areas. On one side is the fast-paced square dance, and on the other side is the Yunnan-style cigarette box dance. Occasionally, when the rhythm changes, the Guozhuang dance begins. (Figure 18, light show) ⭐ Zhu Family Garden: Feel the home of an ancient wealthy merchant, with a courtyard, stage, boudoir, and ancestral hall. The back garden also raises rare "alpaca" ducks. (Figure 5-10) Confucius Temple: The second largest Confucian temple in China, it has a strong cultural atmosphere and many memorial archways, and you can feel the prosperity of the imperial examination in this border town. Whether it is an exam or an interview, you might as well make a very specific wish. Many rituals still remain, and festivals are accompanied by ancient music. (Pictures 11-13) ⭐Xuezheng Examination Hall/Government Office: NPCs are stationed during festivals ⭐Xiaogui Lake: Walk through Jishi Street and enjoy the beautiful night view of the lake. There are many literary shops nearby. You can have a mushroom hot pot or drink coffee (Pictures 14-15) ⭐Ancient City Streets: You can stroll around the streets of the ancient city and visit the shops. The direction of the gate is also very interesting. During the festival, there are yamen runners patrolling the streets and performances of Jianshui folk songs. (Figure 16-17)