Jianshui County
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| Country | China |
| Region | Yunnan |
| Prefecture | Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture |
| County | Jianshui County |
Jianshui County (Chinese: 建水县; pinyin: Jiànshuǐ Xiàn; Hani: Jeifsyu) is a city in Honghe prefecture, Yunnan province, China. It was historic center of the province and remains an important transportation crossroad.
[edit] Geography
To the east lies Jijie, to the west Shiping, to the southeast Gejiu and Yuanyang, to the north Tonghai.
[edit] Tourist attractions
- Chao Yang Lou (Old City Gate), which is now preserved on a roundabout in the middle of town.
- Hutongs or 'old neighbourhoods' with cobbled streets and stone wells.
- Temple of Confucius, Jianshui - apparently the second largest Confucian temple in China, after that of Qufu, Shandong, Confucius' home town.
- Seventeen Span Bridge (pinyin shi qi kong qiao), a Ming Dynasty bridge outside of the town
- The restored Qing Dynasty mansion and garden of a wealthy family.
- At least one ancient Buddhist tower.
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