South of Colorful Clouds——1

Graphic / Aguo

Ancient town style

It is said that the trip that is said to go away inadvertently came true during the Spring Festival.

Walking in the colorful Yunnan, you can see beautiful scenery everywhere. On the high mountains beside the road, you can see white windmills turning slowly in the distance, and the red land below them.

After a detour, even though it was getting dark late in Yunnan, I still missed the sunset in Shaxi, and I have one of the reasons to come here again next time.

Living in the south for a long time, it is difficult to experience the feeling of zero degrees. The night in Shaxi is very cold. I lived in the inn opened by the local Bai people's family, and danced Guozhuang with them. Only then did I realize that my physical strength is so good!

Shaxi in the morning is extremely beautiful! It is like a poem and picturesque, trying to look into the distance, the smog on the opposite side of the small river, the dead branches in winter and the golden river beach, the distant mountains and the close-up are all an ink painting.

The water is crystal clear, and the reflections of dead trees are left on the river surface. These trees will gradually sprout buds in spring, and it will be a piece of green. It is said that Shaxi is beautiful at any time, especially in autumn. Maybe there is a chance to come again, and it will not be so hasty...

Many of the houses in Shaxi still have adobe houses, with yellow walls and blue sky and white clouds. Sitting on the window sills and basking in the sun, it feels as warm as spring in winter.

Introduction to the ancient town

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Shaxi is located in the southwest of Jianchuan, Yunnan, China, in the southeast of the Three Parallel Rivers Nature Reserve of Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nujiang River, between Dali Scenic Area and Lijiang Ancient City, where the famous Shibao Mountain is located.

Shaxi Ancient Town is a real ancient town with an antique flavor, and it still maintains the most original architectural features. Ancient temples, ancient theaters, ancient shops, horse shops, ancient red sandstone streets, centuries-old trees, ancient lanes, and ancient gates.

Driving route from Kunming to Shaxi: the whole journey is about 472.3 kilometers

Pass through Hangrui Expressway and Dali Expressway, and arrive at Jianchuan at the exit of Diannan/Lanping/Shibaoshan/Shaxi Ancient Town.

Ticket information

The ancient town is free and open.

opening hours

Open all day

Recommended to play

6-8 hours

best season

The best time is from February to May, when the weather is quiet and simple. On the eighth day of the second month of the lunar calendar, there is the Prince's Meeting, the biggest festival in Shaxi. During the summer rainy season, the road conditions are bad and there are many tourists.

stay

Homestay (recommended to book and pay in advance during festivals)

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To be continued...