Jianshui County
Jianshui County
建水县 Ling'an, 临安 | |
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 Chao Yang Lou, the old city gate of Jianshui, which now stands in the middle of town | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Prefecture | Honghe |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,940 km2 (1,520 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 490,000 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 654300 |
| Area code | 0873 |
| Website | http://www.ynjs.gov.cn/ |
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. Previously, it has been known as Ling'an (Chinese: 临安).
Geography
To the east lies Jijie, to the west Shiping, to the southeast Gejiu and Yuanyang, to the north Tonghai.
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 - one of the largest Confucian temples 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.
- Ancient Buddhist towers.
External links
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