An old gateway leading into a lane.

The old lanes hold lots of rustic charm.

Much of Jianshui's old architecture appears to be permanently under renovation.

One hopes they can keep idyllic treasures like this one standing.

The horse and cart seem appropriate on the old streets.

Much of the central tourist area has had a bright face-lift.

The foot of Xue Lake and the Confucian temple.

Janshui is home to the third largest Confucian temple in China.

Gates at the head of Xue Lake mark the entrance to the Confucian temple.

A pavillion on Xue Lake.

the Zhu Family Garden

An attendant cleans an ornate door inside the Zhu Family Garden.

A traditional lantern in the Zhu Family Garden.

Detailed doors and windows abound in the Zhu Family Garden.

One of several courtyards in the Zhu Family Garden

Chaoyang Gate

People gather socially on the grounds of the Chaoyang Gate.

Simple homes south of Chaoyang Gate.

A small apartment along the train tracks.

Men shovel coal along the train tracks.

Women practice coordinating movements of colourful fans and scarves.

Women practice coordinating movements of colourful fans and scarves.

Dancers perform nightly in a theatre on Hanlin Street.

Many of the ethnic groups in Yunnan have their costumes and dances represented here.