Jinghe East Court Inn is a century-old quadrangle courtyard dating back to around 1885 during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. Built over approximately 15 years, it was once the ancestral residence of the renowned Yang family in Lincang Prefecture (present-day Jianshui). The architectural structure features exquisite carved beams and painted rafters, showcasing its historical grandeur. The current space, originally the family’s flower hall (i.e., living room), has been meticulously restored and renovated by the current owner over two years, finally debuting in 2021 as a charming heritage stay.
Situated at the heart of Jianshui Ancient City, the inn faces a parking lot directly opposite and is adjacent to famous local eateries like Shao Fen Old Shop, Papaya Old Shop, and Lincang Restaurant. It is just a 1-minute walk from Chaoyang Tower (East Gate) and a short stroll from landmarks such as the Zhu Family Garden and Confucius Temple. Nearby amenities include large supermarkets and bustling farmers’ markets.
Cultural Essence & Modern Comfort
As a restored century-old courtyard, the inn exudes authentic cultural charm while offering smart, high-end accommodations. Every detail reflects history: the courtyard displays over-100-year-old artifacts, including calligraphy, intricate wood carvings, and stone sculptures, allowing guests to immerse themselves in Jianshui’s millennia-old heritage.
Facilities
The inn features two standard rooms, two wing rooms (totaling four 1.5-meter king-size beds), and dedicated spaces for chess/games, a fully equipped kitchen, a tea lounge, and a bar counter. Whether seeking cultural immersion or modern convenience, guests can enjoy a holistic retreat.
Welcome to Jinghe East Court Inn—where history breathes life into every corner.
"Quiet in the middle of noisy · Mixing ancient and modern | Living in the 200-year-old courtyard, feeling the poetic residence in the prime location
Location full score: quiet Taoyuan next to the main street
Next to the main street of the inn's deep Tibetan ancient city (middle section of Lin'an Road) (5 minutes walk to Chaoyang Building, 10 minutes walk to Zhujia Garden, county and other core attractions; the inn is bustling when the door is opened, and the house is closed. There is no noise of cars and horses late at night, only the wind bell and the moon are accompanied by the stars.
Overmatched facilities: various intelligent living appliances into the space
Equipped with kitchen, refrigerator (including ice maker, summer special needs), washing machine, ironing machine, humidifier, microwave oven, disinfection cabinet, etc., more pleasantly surprised is that there is another independent automatic mahjong table next to the independent tea room, rainy night with friends to sit around and have fun;
• Details control gospel: air conditioning, air energy double guarantee, the inn's bathroom is separated from wet and dry, and the quality of disposable products is comparable to that of a five-star hotel.
The cultural precipitation of the 200-year-old house, the inn is the former site of the rich merchants in the Qing Dynasty, and the real relics on the walls: the real prints of famous calligraphy and paintings (non-copy!) in the guest room during the heyday of the merchants, the stone lions on the case, and the gold windows are all private antiques of the shopkeeper, and they sleep in the cultural relics.
Court aesthetics: viewing patio to take four hours wind and rain, the garden plants cover the blue tiles, morning light and shadow like classical paintings;
The tea room design is also very good, Zen, enjoy a spiritual corner.
Summary: The ”Living Museum” worth a special stay
If you want to visit the landmarks of the ancient city by day (10 minutes walk to cover 90% of the attractions), and enjoy the perfect blend of history and modernity at night, here is the answer. ”There are banyan trees at home, and the phoenix is coming” - the 200-year-old courtyard is waiting for you to continue your new article."