Huize old town: the guildhalls of Yunnan's copper boom
Huize County, north Qujing
In the Qing dynasty, Huize's copper mines fed the imperial mints, and merchants from other provinces built guildhalls and temples here. Several survive. The Jiangxi Guildhall, first built in 1711 and rebuilt in 1762 around a grand theater stage, is the one to see first.
What locals sayHistory-minded travelers come for the Jiangxi Guildhall's stage, often described as the finest Qing building in Yunnan.
- Time
- Half day to a full day
- In Chinese
- 会泽古城 江西会馆
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
