Shaxi (Chinese: 沙溪) is a historic market town in Jianchuan County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. [1] It is located roughly halfway between Dali and Lijiang. The Sideng market square of Shaxi was added to the World Monuments …

Located roughly halfway between Dali and Lijiang, Shaxi Ancient Town is a famous attraction once played an important role as a bustling trade point on the Tea Horse Caravan Road. Walking down the streets of Shaxi is indeed like stepping back into history.

2024年8月28日 · Shaxi Ancient Town played an active role in economic and cultural exchanges on the Yunnan–Tibet Tea Horse Road between Dali and Lijiang from the Tang Dynasty era (618–907) to the Qing Dynasty era (1644–1912). As the only surviving old town on the Tea Horse Road, Shaxi holds a unique place in history.

2025年1月17日 · An old town along the ancient Tea Horse Road (also known as South Silk Road) that most tourists often forget is Shaxi (沙溪). Unlike Lijiang and Dali, Shaxi retains the charm of old Chinese towns. It’s a very peaceful place, a perfect retreat if you are tired of tourist traps.

For centuries, Shaxi was a trading town on the tea-horse trail, and on Fridays when the market comes to town, it still feels that way. If you are a local, everything you might want can be found, ranging from dried goods, baskets, traditional chinese medicine, shoes, freshly baked goods, and even tooth repair complete with pain killers!

2020年10月28日 · A fantastic nature reserve and religious site that was one of the first to be officially protected by China in 1982. There are numerous temples and grottoes as well as some fantastic views and walks amongst the old forests.

Located in the southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Shaxi Ancient Town was once an important commercial hub on the Tea Horse Road connecting Yunnan with Tibet. This historical gem is recognized as the living fossil of Bai ethnic architecture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Shaxi presentation, between Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan. Shaxi once played an important role as a bustling trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Road, an important branch of the Silk Road. Just over one thousand years ago, this ancient trade route connected Tibet with Eastern China.

Shaxi is a haven for those who enjoy leisurely days, soaking up the sun, and indulging in cultural photography. Shaxi boasts a history that stretches back over 2,400 years to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-221 BC), when it was a significant bronze smelting base.

2024年4月26日 · Shaxi Ancient Town is along the ancient Tea Horse Road with ancient market streets, temples, opera stage, century-old trees. It is an ultimate destination to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern city and experience quaint lives of Bai People.