Langjing Ancient Town
琅井古镇
Another ancient salt town near Heijing. Together with Heijing and Baijing, it was known in the Ming and Qing dynasties as one of the three great salt wells of central Yunnan. It is rarely visited today, and it preserves a Confucius temple and an old street.
Langjing lies about 8 km southwest of Heijing. It also prospered on salt, and in the Ming and Qing dynasties it was known together with Heijing and Baijing (Shiyang in Dayao) as one of the three great salt wells of central Yunnan. Today salt production has largely ceased, and commercial development is minimal. The town preserves the Langjing Confucius Temple, an old street, the remains of the old salt wells and historic residences, and it is much quieter than Heijing. Nearby heritage sites include Kaining Temple and salt well ruins. It suits a half-day round trip, by hired car or self-drive, but road conditions are average, so check ahead. The ancient town is free to visit. Coordinates refer to the Langjing Confucius Temple.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Feilai Temple (Heijing)
- Heijing Ancient Town Old Street
- Wuma Bridge
- Dalong Temple
- Heiniu Salt Well
- Jiexiao Memorial Archway
- Wu Family Compound
- Heijing Confucius Temple