Switzerland Technological University in 2002, aiming to recover the prosperity of the ancient bazaar. As the first phase of the reconstruction project has been completed, the ancient bazaar is ready to open to tourists.

The Shibao Hill

Located 25 km southwest of Jianchuan County, the Shibao (Stone Treasure) Hills are also called the Shizhong (Stone Bell) Hills. Built during the Tang and Song Dynasties, it is considered an offical historical site.

The Shibao Hills scenic region is consists of the Shizhong Temple, the Baoxiang Temple and Haiyunju County. One hundred and thirty-nine statues of Buddha in 16 grottoes are scattered throughout Shizhong Temple, and Shiziguan and Shadengqing of the Shizhong Temple section. The Baoxiang Temple section is the most scenic attraction of Shibao Hills. The Baoxiang Temple has a reputation as the "Suspended Temple ". Thousands of stone steps ascend to the Cascade, Stone Tower, Sky Ladder, and Ancient Bridge, halls and pavilions. The gate of the Shibao Hills is in the Haiyunju section.

The optimal season to visit the Shibao Hills is the end of the 7th month and the beginning of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. There is a traditional singing and dancing jamboree held each year, which never fails to enchant visitors.

Travel Information

How to get there

Jianchuan is 524 km from Kunming. Bus tickets can be purchased from any bus station in Kunming to Jianchuan via Dali. There are minibuses between the county seat of Jianchuan and the Shaxi town that is 30 kilometers away.

Where to stay

There is a simple hostel named "Gu Dao Ke Zhan" in the town. But it's said that the hostel has no signboard at the gate so travelers have to find it out themselves. (Photo source: google.com)

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