• Jianshui Ancient City - Meet your private guide in the hotel’s lobby in Kunming and head directly to Jianshui Ancient City, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. Relax and enjoy the scenic views along the way.

Established during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Jianshui is renowned for its grain and sugarcane production and offers a fascinating blend of central plains and border cultures. With over 100 ancient temples, 50 historic bridges, and 56 state-protected cultural relics, Jianshui is celebrated as “the Museum of Ancient Constructions,” showcasing ancient Chinese culture and art.

Accompany your tour guide to explore the main attractions of Jianshui Ancient City.

• Jianshui Confucius Temple - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Jianshui Confucius Temple. With a history spanning over 600 years, it is the third largest Confucius temple after those in Qufu and Beijing. Wander through the halls and courtyards with your guide, learn about the architectural symbolism, and visit memorial archways, pavilions, palaces, and temples. Discover Confucius’ life and various historical and cultural items related to Confucius and his culture.
• Zhu’s Family Garden (Zhu Jia Huayuan) - Proceed to Zhu’s Family Garden. This large-scale residential complex from the Qing Dynasty is known as the “Grand View Garden at the Southwest Border of China.” It features about 42 courtyards and 214 rooms. Explore the halls and gardens, admire the steep ridge eaves, painted beams, and intricate ceilings, all exquisitely elegant.
• Double Dragons Bridge - The final stop is the Double Dragon Bridge.

Originally constructed during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the Double Dragons Bridge now boasts 17 arches and 3 pavilions. It is the largest ancient multi-arch bridge with significant artistic value, combining the main characteristics of Chinese bridges with artistic techniques. It reflects the exceptional skill and wisdom of the local people in southern Yunnan.

After the tour, you will be transported back to your hotel in Kunming.

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Lunch
• English speaking tour guide
• Travel by Private Vehicle
• Entrance Fee

• Gratuites
• Accommodation

See the highlights of Jianshui on a private full-day tour from Kunming. With more than 100 ancient temples, 50 ancient bridges and 56 state-protection cultural relics, Jianshui enjoys the fame “the Museum of Ancient Constructions”, which highlights the ancient Chinese culture and art. Accompanied by your own private guide, explore major attractions such as the Double Dragon Bridge, Jianshui Confucius Temple and Zhu Family Garden. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.