The remarkable buildings of Jianshui bear witness to the city's fascinating history. At the time of the Mongol invasion of the country, this region was inhabited by exiles who rebuilt some of their historical monuments here - the vast Confucian temple is of particular interest. This extraordinary heritage has been restored by the authorities and is gradually attracting more and more visitors to the region. On a completely different note, you might like to purchase some of the attractive pottery made here, of which the town is justifiably proud.