Jianchuan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Jianchuan
Jianchuan County is located in the northwest ofYunnanProvince and the north ofDaliPrefecture. With a population of 160,000 (2020), there are Bai, Han, Yi, Lisu, Hui, Naxi and other ethnic groups. It is the main county inhabited by the Bai ethnic group in the state. Jianchuan is located between Dali and Lijiang. It is a tourist area that has been ignored because of the ancient city of Dali. But it is precisely because it was ignored that the simplicity and tranquility of Jianchuan have been preserved. Jianchuan Ancient City is not as famous as Dali and Lijiang, and is not even as famous asShaxiTown under its jurisdiction, but it is a living ancient city, and 90% of the original residents still live in the ancient city. This is where the Bai and Han cultures blend, and is a window to underst
Top Attractions in Jianchuan
Explore the best things to see and do in Jianchuan:
- ★Bailongtan
- ★Diannan Town
- ★Jian Lake
- ★Manxianlin thousand Lion Mountain
- ★Rafting on Longwei River
- ★Shaxi Ancient Town
- ★Shibao Mountain
- ★Shizhong Grottoes
Where to Eat in Jianchuan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Goat milk cake
- 🍴Matsutake
- 🍴Mountain old legs.
- 🍴Three courses
Where to Stay in Jianchuan
- 🏨Jianchuan Jail Hotel
- 🏨Kenkawa Tayapan Mountain Resort B&B
Jianchuan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: