'Jianchuan', between Dali and Lijiang, is the last living ancient city in Yunnan

Jianchuan is an ancient city located between Dali and Lijiang, known as the last living ancient city in Yunnan. This small city retains many residences and shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a slow and quiet pace of life, and prices are lower than other areas of Dali Prefecture. Jianchuan also has two stone carving relics worth visiting. In terms of transportation, there are several buses from Dali to Jianchuan every day. In Jianchuan, you can stay in a guesthouse near Zao Street, which is affordable and comfortable. It is recommended to visit Jianchuan for four days and three nights, including strolling in Jianchuan, visiting the Shizhongshan Grottoes, strolling in Shaxi, and returning to Dali or going to Lijiang. When traveling in Jianchuan, you need to pay attention to the following points: First, Jianchuan and Shaxi are small cities on the ancient Tea Horse Road, still retaining the traces left in the past; second, strolling in the ancient city of Jianchuan requires a pair of good walking shoes; Ming and Qing residences are still inhabited, and you can enter for a visit by knocking on the door and explaining your intentions; Jianchuan's special food 'Shuanggai Mao' is cheap, delicious and served in large bowls; Jia Ma Inn is covered with a large number of Dali's intangible cultural heritage - Jia Ma; you can experience the beautiful and deserted Ximen Street at night; Shizhongshan Grottoes is one of the most important relics in Jianchuan, the scenic area is large but still easy to visit on foot; the important relics of Shaxi are Xingjiao Temple and the stage, there are several relics of the ancient Tea Horse Road bridges outside the ancient town, it is best to go by electric bike or bicycle; Shaxi Pioneer Bookstore is not only suitable for taking photos and checking in, but also has a first-class selection of books and in-depth understanding of Dali's books.