Traveling with my bestie! We went to

Shaxi, a hidden gem of autumn in Yunnan. This is the last tranquil ancient village on the Tea Horse Road, and the only remaining ancient market. Perhaps it’s the slow-life secret place that Liu Yifei’s "To the Windy Place" made city dwellers yearn for. 🚗 Driving 100 kilometers from Dali, you can catch a glimpse of this ancient town’s stunning moments. While the outside world is noisy, here it quietly preserves the tranquility of old times. The stone-paved streets are filled with the warm, lingering feeling of time. 🍂 Autumn in Shaxi is like a love poem written by time to the Tea Horse Road. Mist shrouds Yujin Bridge, and golden ginkgo leaves dot the distance. The sound of caravan camel bells becomes the gentlest BGM of this autumn. ☀️ Don’t miss the evening: - Climb Shaxi East Mountain at sunset to see the breathtaking sunset clouds weaving with the mountains. - Sit in Sifang Street and watch local elders chatting around the stove, full of life’s warmth. - Stroll along Sideng Street to feel the last market memories of the Tea Horse Road. 🏞️ Recommended spots: 1. Yujin Bridge: Built in the Ming Dynasty, a landmark of Shaxi. 2. Sifang Street: Once a resting place for caravans, still the market center today. 3. Xingjiao Temple: A rare Vajrayana Buddhist temple. 🎒 Travel tips: - Best season: September to November, when the ginkgo leaves turn golden. - Self-driving route: Dali → Jianchuan → Shaxi (about 2.5 hours) - Must-try foods: Milk cheese, ham, wild mushrooms Here with my bestie, we found the truest form of life. Away from the city’s noise, we rediscovered inner balance in tranquility and everyday moments. This is probably the most beautiful meaning of travel 💕