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Jianchuan Fengshen Inn! The healing vibe of an old Bai ethnic courtyard is fully loaded

【Introduction】: Dear friends! Who understands! If you want to escape the crowded main scenic spots of Dali and unlock the true slow life, Jianchuan’s Jianyang Inn is simply legendary! Hidden in the core area of Jianchuan Ancient Town, just a 3-minute walk to step onto the bluestone path with a built-in time filter, surrounded by old local native houses with no trace of commercial hustle, it focuses on an original ecological, authentic local atmosphere 🌾 The key point! It is a renovated century-old Bai ethnic courtyard, with the classic "three lanes and one screen wall" and intricately carved beams and painted rafters, the details are fully maxed out. Staying here feels like being hosted by a local old friend—lounging and daydreaming, drinking tea and watching clouds, or using it as a transit stop for visiting Shaxi Ancient Town and Shizhong Mountain Grottoes, the suitability is 100% perfect 💯 When you come to a windy place, you should stay in a courtyard like this! 🏨【Homestay Address】: No. 128, Ximen Street, Ximen Community, Jinhua Town, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (Key point! A pure treasure location inside the ancient town! A 5-minute walk to the ancient city wall ruins, only 1.5 kilometers from Jianchuan Bus Station, a 10-yuan taxi ride straight to the door—lazy travelers’ blessing, right!) 🌆【Decoration Style】: A stunning hit of Bai ethnic original ecological aesthetics! The courtyard is all wooden structure, with a lively little koi pond. Just standing anywhere there, the atmosphere is instantly cinematic 📸 The indoor doors, windows, beams, and pillars are all exquisite Bai wood carvings, with detailed flower, bird, mountain, and water patterns, naturally giving an antique filter. The public area is filled with old wooden tables and Bai tie-dye fabrics—these treasured old items create a warm and story-rich vibe. Every corner is photogenic, a nine-grid post on social media is never enough, perfect for group photos with friends or personal portraits! 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Three travel options are organized for you, friends, just copy! 1. Public transport: There are direct buses to Jianchuan from Dali Ancient Town and Lijiang (Dali 2h/35 yuan, Lijiang 1.5h). After arriving at the bus station, a 10-minute taxi ride takes you directly to the inn, seamless throughout; 2. Self-driving fans rejoice: Just navigate to “Jianyang Inn,” free parking at the ancient town entrance, worry-free parking; 3. Nearby roaming: Walk everywhere inside the ancient town, for Shizhong Mountain Grottoes ask the owner to help arrange a local car rental, convenient and cost-saving, focusing on a relaxed and free experience~ 🏨【Check-in Method】: Important reminder! Bring your original ID card (one ID per person, don’t forget!), minors must be accompanied by a guardian, remember to bring the guardian’s ID and household registration book. No need for nucleic acid tests or other complicated stuff now, just register your identity information and you can check in smoothly and effortlessly~ 🏬【Nearby Attractions】: Quickly save these treasures nearby! 1. Jianchuan Ancient Town: Walkable and free to visit! Full of old houses, ancient temples, and many wood carving and tie-dye craft shops where you can find unique little items, perfect for photos; 2. Shizhong Mountain Grottoes: 15 km by car, truly worthy of the title “Southern Heaven’s Treasure,” a must-visit for history buffs to experience the charm of millennia-old stone carvings; 3. Shaxi Ancient Town: 30 km away, a thousand-year-old town on the Tea Horse Road, very low commercialization, original ecological style is amazing, worth spending half a day slowly exploring to unlock slow life; 4. Nearby food: A 3-minute walk to “Ximen Snack Shop,” Jianchuan rice cakes and grilled milk fan are must-tries! 5 minutes to the wood carving street, conveniently buy a small wood carving as a souvenir, very meaningful~ 🧡【Insider Tips】: 1. The UV rays in Dali are very strong, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are must-haves! Otherwise, you’ll get two shades darker in minutes; 2. Jianchuan has a big temperature difference between morning and night, even in summer bring a light jacket or you’ll shiver in the early morning and evening; 3. The owner is a genuine Jianchuan local, knows all the hidden spots and treasure foods, just ask if you have questions, super friendly, basically a free local guide; 4. Book in advance during peak season/holidays! It fills up in minutes, don’t miss out~ Finally, one last word: staying here in Jianchuan is absolutely a no-fail choice!
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