Jianshui County

Jianshui County
建水县
Ling'an, 临安

Chao Yang Lou, the old city gate of Jianshui, which now stands in the middle of town
Jianshui County

Location within [[Yunnan, China]]

Coordinates: 23°37′N 102°50′E / 23.617°N 102.833°E / 23.617; 102.833
Country China
Province Yunnan
Prefecture Honghe
Area
  Total 3,940 km2 (1,520 sq mi)
Population
  Total 490,000
  Density 120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Postal code 654300
Area code(s) 0873
Website http://www.ynjs.gov.cn/

Jianshui County (Chinese: 建水县; pinyin: Jiànshuǐ Xiàn; Hani: Jeifsyu) is a city in Honghe prefecture, Yunnan province, China. It was historic center of the province and remains an important transportation crossroad. Previously, it has been known as Ling'an (Chinese: 临安).

Geography

To the east lies Jijie, to the west Shiping, to the southeast Gejiu and Yuanyang, to the north Tonghai.

Tourist attractions

Seventeen Span Bridge, which lies just outside the town of Jianshui.
Street in central Jianshui

External links

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Coordinates: 23°37′N 102°50′E / 23.617°N 102.833°E / 23.617; 102.833


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