Jianchuan Ancient City
Jianchuan Ancient City is a scenic area in Lijiang, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 剑川古城
- City
- Lijiang
- Address
- 100 meters southeast of the intersection of 142nd Road and Zaojie Street, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
- Coordinates
- 26.5327934, 99.9018916
About Jianchuan Ancient City
Jianchuan Ancient City is located in Jinhua Town, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and is the seat of the county people's government. The current ancient city was built in the 23rd year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1390). The city was expanded and built in the 22nd year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1543). After the city wall was demolished in 1952, the four-gate moat and the Ming Dynasty street pattern were still retained. There are 21 courtyards from the Ming Dynasty and 146 buildings from the Qing Dynasty existing in the ancient city. The preserved ancient residences account for more than 90% of the total number of ancient residences in the city. The Bai residences with "three squares and one screen wall" and "four in one with five patios" are featured.
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More attractions in Lijiang
- Lijiang Old Town — 5A
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tourism Area — 5A
- Old Town of Lijiang — 4A
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — 4A
- Shuhe Ancient Town — 4A
- Lugu Lake — 4A
- Guanyin Gorge — 4A
- Dongba Valley — 4A
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jianchuan Ancient City?
Jianchuan Ancient City is in Lijiang, China. Address: 100 meters southeast of the intersection of 142nd Road and Zaojie Street, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (coordinates 26.5327934, 99.9018916).
How do I visit Jianchuan Ancient City with a local guide?
Open the Lijiang page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.