Find the old city within the lake basin
Old city & basin
Jianchuan Ancient City 剑川古城
Use Jianchuan for close looking at streets and building details rather than a famous lake image. Its regional craft and historical setting reward people who enjoy woodwork, doors and courtyards. Choose a short old-town route, ask before entering a working shop and finish with a meal. This is a useful companion to Shibaoshan for visitors interested in the region’s cultural history, but it should not be treated as a mandatory detour on a rushed Dali-to-Lijiang transfer.
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Why it's worth it
Use Jianchuan for close looking at streets and building details rather than a famous lake image. Its regional craft and historical setting reward people who enjoy woodwork, doors and courtyards. Choose a short old-town route, ask before entering a working shop and finish with a meal. This is a useful companion to Shibaoshan for visitors interested in the region’s cultural history, but it should not be treated as a mandatory detour on a rushed Dali-to-Lijiang transfer.
Opening · Beijing time
daily: 10:00–21:00
Getting there
Jinhuazhen Dongmen Street and Xuemenkou Intersection Southeast 60 Meters
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Move slowly along Erhai
A lake breeze, village edges and the freedom to stop.