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Don't ever come to Shaxi! Tourist Attraction: Shaxi Ancient Town Opening Hours: All day. Ticket Price: Free. About Transportation: Carpooling: Available from Dali or Lijiang, 2 hours and 80 yuan from Dali, about 1.5 hours and 100 yuan from Lijiang; Bus: Take the 'Caiyun Tong' mini-bus from Dali to Shaxi, two buses a day, 42 yuan per person; Self-driving: The highway is now open, 1.5 hours Personal Recommendation: Self-driving is the most comfortable. Shaxi is a quiet and simple town lost along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, with its ancient streets, old stone bridges, and the historic theater stage. Shaxi was not only an important trade distribution center on the Ancient Tea Horse Road but also a center of Buddhist cultural activities in the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms. It was once prominent on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, where the blurred figures of horsemen disappeared into the distance with the crisp sound of horse hooves. The prosperity of the Ancient Tea Horse Road is no more, but the classic legendary stories still drift in the wind. Now let's talk about the must-visit attractions and their origins: 1: Pioneer Bookstore - A bookstore hidden in the countryside, it seems to have chosen this location for its long-standing cultural history and apparently has signed a 20-year lease, which can witness the growth of a generation! This is the place to take photos and check in! It must be wonderful for those staying nearby to come here every day to read and enjoy a coffee~ 2: Mid-Mountain Coffee - What you drink here is not just coffee, but the scenery. You can overlook the entire Shaxi, and the view is particularly beautiful. You can sit here for an entire afternoon, and there are desserts to enjoy. Life here is so pleasant. The owner is also impressive, opening a coffee shop on the mountainside, where every spot is a scenic view and a photo opportunity~ 3: Yujin Bridge - Built at the end of the Ming and beginning of the Qing dynasty, it was an essential part of the ancient Tea Horse Road and played a significant role at that time. It was destroyed in wars but has been repaired several times and is now a photo spot~ 4: Shaxi Temple Market Street - Known as Nantang in ancient times, it was the only surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road. Upon entering Shaxi, you can see the 600-year-old ancient theater stage and buildings with profound cultural heritage~ 5: Ancient Theater Stage - Located in the center of Temple Market Street, opposite Xingjiao Temple. During ethnic festivals, the Bai people from the whole town gather at the theater stage to sing and dance, and Xingjiao Temple is the liveliest place for worshiping gods and Buddhas. The ancient theater stage has a history of over 100 years! Here, you can hardly see any traces of development. On the road, you can feel the ancient cultural atmosphere, simplicity, and tranquility. The slow pace of life will make you fall in love with this place after you arrive and not want to leave. So, without proper mental preparation, you better not come. Take this advice.