The Human Touch on the Ancient Tea Horse Road: Healing Town Tour of Shaxi & Jianchuan

Shaxi Ancient Town 📍Address: Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province ⏰Opening Hours: Open all day 💫Known as the first "living museum" of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, it still preserves the authentic thousand-year-old market style! - Winter exclusive scenery: Yujin Bridge morning mist sunrise🌅 (Recommended to arrive at the viewing spot by 6:30) - Must-visit century-old residence: Ouyang Courtyard (Representative Bai architecture from the early Republic of China) - Ming Dynasty mural treasure: Xingjiao Temple🏯 (Currently houses 16 Vajrayana murals from the Yongle period) 🎭Cultural Experiences: ✔Sunbathe at the ancient theater square (a daily gathering place for locals) ✔Drink coffee and watch the clouds roll by at Sifang Street☕ ✔Visit the "Ancient Tea Horse Road" national protection stele (near Xizhaimen) 🏯Jianchuan Ancient City 📍Address: City center of Jianchuan County ✨Ming Dynasty ancient city wall ruins + 90% preservation rate of ancient residences - Ximen Street ancient building complex (9 groups of Ming Dynasty courtyards) - Zhaozhong Shrine (Ming Dynasty commemorative building) - Benzhu Temple (Bai ethnic characteristic faith) 📸Photo Tips: 1⃣Morning mist at Yujin Bridge in Shaxi 2⃣Carved doors and windows of Ouyang Courtyard 3⃣Red walls and green trees at the ancient theater 4⃣Bluestone roads on Ximen Street, Jianchuan 💡Tips: - Best visiting season: October to March of the following year - Dress suggestion: Ethnic style or Hanfu for better photos - Nearby delicacies: Milk cheese, ham, mushroom hotpot 🎊Such a peaceful border town is perfect for relaxing your soul and strolling slowly~ Remember to stay overnight to experience the ancient alleys under the starry sky✨