Jianshui, Yunnan, Lijiang
Jianshui got the name because the basin was flooded every summer and autumn. As an ancient city, Jianshui has a history of more than 1,200 years. Since the Yuan Dynasty, it was the center of politic, military affairs, economy, culture and religion, so it is reputed “the state of literature”.
In 1994, it was listed as the National Historical and Cultural City for its age-old history, splendid culture and glorious tradition. With more than 100 ancient temples, 50 ancient bridges and 56 state-protection cultural relics, Jianshui enjoys the fame "the Museum of Ancient Constructions", which highlights the ancient
Chinese culture and art. Jianshui is also rich in natural resources, including manganese, iron, lead -zinc, copper and others. The reserve of discharge manganese accounts for one-third of the national total. Besides, Jianshui is devoted to developing local handicrafts, among which Jianshui earthenware is the most well known as it is one of the four celebrated potteries in China.
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