Search hotels in Jianshui

The bus ride to the Swallow's Cave was interesting and it followed the smaller roads. The Confucian Temple was beautiful. There were many Chinese tourists in the old city but we did not see any foreigners. With few foreigners, all the merchants and restaurant workers were delighted and intrigued to serve us. There were many old buildings along the main road in the old city and many temples. The headquarters for administering the National Government exam during Qing dynasty china has been turned into a very interesting and informative museum. Swallow's cave and the surrounding tropical garden, was very impressive and beautiful. We ate a stewed chicken the first night. While the chick stews with vegetables at your table, corn bread cooks on the rim of the wok. The view from the main city gate across a lake to the mountains is sweet.

Historical village, must visit the Zhu Gardens! The little old train is a step back in time. Good way to spend a morning or afternoon. They don't give much information on the towns where the train stops but it is a quaint ride. The little bakeries in town were great. We have fond memories of the custard pudding and soft serve Matcha ice cream at Koule (little bakery close to Confucius Temple).