Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum

There is no entrance fee to Shuhe Ancient Town, but there is no such privilege to enter the museum, which costs 30 yuan per adult.

There is a small commercial street entering the museum, with tourist shops on both sides of the street.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum occupies a vast area, resembling more a garden than a museum. The quaint old buildings and the blooming white plum blossoms within the courtyard evoke the fragrance of flowers and the buzzing of bees. The exhibits, however, are rather modest, consisting primarily of text and images, along with a few old local artifacts.

At first, I thought it was just a hotel, touted as the best in Shangri-La. But upon arrival, I discovered it's also a museum. Construction began in 2009 and the following year, and the Shangri-La Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is complete. Over 200 square meters, the museum showcases the magnificent life of the patriotic overseas Chinese leader Ma Zhucai through text, images, and artifacts. It also introduces Tibetans and horse caravan culture.

Visiting the museum gave me a glimpse into the local road traffic of the past. Compared to today, the country's investment in transportation is obvious. I'm grateful to the government.

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum is in Shuhe Ancient Town, and we went in to visit it.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is located in Shuhe Ancient Town. It is not only a precious ancient building, but also an important place for tourists to understand the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, also known as the Dajue Palace, is a precious ancient building that forms part of the Shuhe Courtyard complex of the Mu clan chieftains during the Ming Dynasty. Housed within the building, the Museum is a thematic museum dedicated to the culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, local Shuhe customs, and Pu'er tea. It is the first museum in China dedicated to the study and exhibition of the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and is also the first professional institution in Lijiang City dedicated to the research, promotion, and dissemination of Pu'er tea culture.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is located in Shuhe Ancient Town and requires a ticket to enter.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, also known as the Dajue Palace, is part of the Shuhe Courtyard complex, a former Mu clan chieftain complex during the Ming Dynasty. The museum is divided into five exhibition areas: the Preface Hall, the Mural Hall, the History Hall I, the History Hall II, the Shuhe Life Hall, and the Shuhe Leatherworker Hall, offering a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The museum is small, free, and takes about half an hour to explore.

It's just so-so. It feels so ordinary when I'm taken by a tour guide.

I remember there is also an ancient Tea Horse Road in Yunnan, close to the border. I would like to visit your place 😊

In a small alley in Shuhe, it seems that a ticket is required, but I didn't go in

Personally, I think it's a good trip and worth it. It introduces a lot of knowledge about the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, its origins, and historical development.

Then there is an exhibition introducing Shuhe leather (sponsored by a company) which is quite unique.

Pu'er tea introduction, tea sales, tea tasting

The famous murals, but nothing special

The only downside is the Shuhe Ancient Town pass. Shuhe Ancient Town doesn't require any entrance fee, but the museum alone costs 40 yuan, and it's not a very big or famous one, so it's too expensive. 20 yuan is not a lot.

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum is part of the "Shuheyuan" building complex of the Mu clan chieftains in the Ming Dynasty. It contains six murals, which, like the Baisha murals, are the only surviving examples of Ming Dynasty murals in Yunnan and are listed as provincial cultural relics.

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum, also known as Dajue Palace, is a precious ancient building that forms part of the Shuhe Courtyard complex of the Mu clan chieftains during the Ming Dynasty. The museum, housed within the building, is a themed museum dedicated to the culture of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, Shuhe local customs, and Pu'er tea.

The Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum, also known as the Dajue Palace, is part of the Shuhe Courtyard complex, a Ming Dynasty-era Mu clan chieftain complex. It features six murals, which, like the Baisha murals, are among the only surviving examples of Ming-era murals in Yunnan and are listed as provincial cultural relics. The surrounding buildings, former Shuhe Primary School from the Republican era, are now fully preserved and offer visitors a valuable opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road.

The museum is divided into five exhibition areas: the Preface Hall, the Mural Exhibition Hall, the History Hall I, the History Hall II, the Shuhe Life Hall, and the Shuhe Leatherworker Hall. These areas showcase the region's rich history and culture. The Mural Exhibition Hall is particularly worth a visit.

Antique and charming...I learned a lot!!!~

The so-called museum is actually a small courtyard hidden in a secluded alley in the ancient town. Entering through the main gate, there are many empty houses on both sides, some of which are rented out as shops or cafes. There is no separate entrance fee, so it is very quiet and peaceful.

The garden is secluded and has strong ethnic characteristics. The buildings are ancient and dated. The camellias, woody papayas and crabapples are full of fruits.

Records the history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road and ancient Yunnan, worth a visit

The place is very small, mainly a small museum of Shuhe leatherworkers, some places are not open

Actually, it was almost evening when we went there and the museum was closed. I just took some photos outside.

As long as there are historical stories, it is worth listening to and watching.

It was a bit early when I went there, and the door was not open yet. I hope to go there next time.

Inside the ancient city, there's a small museum. It records a lot of things about the Ancient Tea Horse Road, artifacts from long ago, and so on. It's free to enter. You can also take a look around.

Tingji stumbled upon the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum by accident. Since he was quite interested in the area, he decided to learn more about its history and culture. He unexpectedly learned about Pu'er tea culture, including raw and cooked teas, the age of Pu'er tea, and its advantages. In short, he gained some understanding of Pu'er tea. He also saw exhibits on the development of leather production, especially since the caravans, saddles, and kettles along the Ancient Tea Horse Road were all made of leather. This was a rare opportunity to connect with his field of expertise, an unexpected bonus.

It introduces a lot of local ancient culture and the history of the birthplace, which is quite meaningful! Leather processing has been going on here for a long time, so I understand why there are so many handmade leather goods on the street.

It's right at Sifang Street. You may want to go in and take a look to learn about the ancient Tea-Horse Road.

It is a unique museum with tour guides who give explanations. You can also taste tea, communicate with others and learn more.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, located on Zhonghe Road in the ancient town, is a worthwhile attraction. You'll see this stone sign with three characters as you walk along the path. The Museum was originally part of the "Shuhe Villa" complex of the Ming Dynasty Mu clan chieftains, serving as their family residence. The mural exhibition hall features murals from the Dajue Palace in Liupu, painted during the Ming Dynasty. Although later than the Baisha murals, they are equally exquisite. The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is China's first museum dedicated to the study and exhibition of the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is also Lijiang's first professional institution dedicated to the research, promotion, and dissemination of Pu'er tea culture. Historically, the Ancient Tea Horse Road originated in southern Yunnan, passed through Dali, Lijiang, Diqing, and Lhasa, and ended in India, traversing the "Three Parallel Rivers" and "Shangri-La" regions, two of the most captivating cultural and natural wonders of western China. Despite our banter, we gained a brief understanding of the origins of the tea-horse trade, the fur trade, and Shuhe's leatherwork. Legend has it that Shuhe boasts the finest leatherwork in China. As early as the reign of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty, a group of imperial leatherworkers were exiled to Yunnan and settled in Shuhe, bringing with them their exquisite craftsmanship, a skill that has been passed down for over 600 years. "Where crows fly, there are Shuhe people," "You'll find someone from Shuhe within half a day on the Yunnan-Tibet road," and "The cobblers who never starve." To this day, leatherworker villages and streets exist in Shangri-La, Yanjing, Lhasa, and even Kolkata, India. What Shuhe's leatherworkers are most proud of is the saying, "With an awl, you can conquer the world." Traces of Shuhe's veteran leather craftsmen can be found along the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. They brought tea into Tibet, brought back leather, processed it, and then exported it along the Tea-Horse Road. Leather shoes, fur goods, twine, ironware, and bamboo wares were exported to Tibet, India, Nepal, and other places. Shuhe craftsmen traveled every corner of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, leaving behind countless cultural customs and historical stories along the way.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is located in Shuhe Ancient Town, making it easily accessible by bus from Lijiang Railway Station or the airport. It's a bit out of the way, nestled at the end of a commercial street. The museum is free and open to the public, showcasing the development and major events of the Ancient Tea Horse Road over a thousand years. The museum consists of eight sections. While there are free guides, they seem rather lazy, leaving us to explore on our own after only a few words.

Shuhe is not so busy, you can experience the original ancient town scenery.

Worth a visit, very good, you won't want to leave! ! ! ! !

It is worth seeing. It is all about the cultural history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is a pity that I don’t have time to read it slowly and understand it slowly.

I visited the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum before going to Baisha Town. It tells a lot about the culture of the Naxi and Mosuo peoples, as well as the history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is worth knowing about it. No tickets are required.

The entrance looks like an ordinary inn. Photography is not allowed inside. It introduces the history and route of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, has a thangka gallery, and a leather gallery.

It's a small place. If you want to see it, there's a section where you can't take photos. It's said to be the path and houses of the ancient Tea Horse Road. Those interested in history can go and take a look.

Take a walk around the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum to see what great things the caravans looted at that time.

The museum is free and worth a visit. My favorite is the Shuhe Leather Maker Museum. I am very interested in the leather processing in Shuhe.

Shuhe Ancient Town is free to visit. It is not big and mainly uses pictures and texts to explain the story. The Ancient Tea Horse Road passes through this town, so it is quite interesting to build a museum here.

In fact, I also want to gallop on horseback, and say that the man who rides the horse is majestic and powerful.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is China's first museum dedicated to the study and display of the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is also Lijiang's first professional institution dedicated to the research, promotion, and dissemination of Pu'er tea culture. It systematically explains the origin, route, and major historical events of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, providing an important window into the history and culture of the route.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, also known as the Dajue Palace, is a precious ancient building that forms part of the Shuhe Courtyard complex of the Mu clan chieftains during the Ming Dynasty. Housed within the building, the museum is dedicated to the culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, local Shuhe customs, and Pu'er tea. It is the first museum in China dedicated to the study and exhibition of the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and is also the first professional institution in Lijiang dedicated to the research, promotion, and dissemination of Pu'er tea culture.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is located not far from the entrance to Shuhe Ancient Town. Tickets are 50 yuan. If you book online in advance, the price is very affordable. In the museum, you can see many stories and culture about Lijiang and the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is recommended to find a tour guide to explain the story and get a deeper understanding of the caravans and the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is the first museum in China dedicated to researching and displaying the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is also the first professional institution in Lijiang City engaged in the research, publicity and promotion of Pu'er tea culture.

It was around 6 o'clock when I went there, but it was closed. I could only look at it from the door. Shuhe is really quiet. There were no people around after 6 o'clock.

There is really nothing to see in this museum. I just remember there were some special postcards inside.

The museum uses pictures and real objects to explain the development and significance of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and also displays some tea-making techniques, which should be quite interesting. However, since we are outsiders after all, we only had a cursory look and were not very interested, so we just took a quick look. However, for tea lovers, especially those who like Pu'er tea, it should still be very attractive.

This is a small museum in Shuhe Ancient Town, which is quite unique.

The Shuhe Tea Horse Road Museum is not big, but it contains many cultural relics and history about the Tea Horse Road.

The murals here are the original ones mentioned in the "Mufu". There is also a "Shuhe Leather Makers History Exhibition Hall" here, which is good.

The museum is small, the facilities are old, and the lighting inside is poor, but the flowers outside are quite beautiful. Cultural preservation here needs more effort!

It is very quiet there and not many people, so I can relax very well. The plum tree in the courtyard is the biggest surprise.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is a bit strange. To get to the museum, you have to walk through a commercial street first, but the exhibitions inside are still very good.

There are shops all around once you get in. Commercialism is everywhere! The point is that there isn't much in the museum, so it's boring!

To experience the ancient city at dawn, a stroll through Old Sifang Street is the best option, where you can also visit the Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum for free. Passing a vegetable market, where trading has already begun, and crossing a bridge, Old Sifang Street is easy to find. It wasn't crowded, but I spotted an elderly man in vibrant clothing, smoking a long pipe, sitting on a stone bench in front of an old silver shop. I took a few photos of him, but it wasn't free; I had to pay 20 yuan. (Of course, the final price couldn't be 20 yuan; the old man claimed to be 91 years old, perhaps wanting to add some color.)

I was the first visitor to the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum when we arrived, just as it opened. This is a place where you can fully understand the history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road and Shuhe, and it showcases the economic mutual promotion, cultural and religious integration between northwest Yunnan, the inland areas, and the Tibetan areas.

It systematically introduces the starting time, route and major historical events of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, and is an important window for people to understand the history and culture of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road.

The "Dajue Palace Murals" are the work of Ma Xiaoxian, a famous Jiangnan painter. They have been preserved to this day. Their brushwork is refined and their techniques are exquisite, preserving the painting style of the Tang Dynasty.

A small museum worth visiting on the way, not in the middle of Shuhe

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is located on a branch road of Sifang Street. It is a bit remote and not easy to find. There is a small sign with a big sign but no arrow. I searched for a long time and finally entered the small road. The plaque of the museum was very impressive. After entering, the museum was not big. It was very fast to walk around counterclockwise. There was a special person responsible for the explanation. The overall feeling was very good. Since we were in a hurry, we visited it by ourselves and left.

A corner of the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum. No photography allowed inside. No one is watching. No need to take photos. A place to learn.

The free sunshine shines on the ancient buildings in Shuhe. The outline of the ancient city under the backlight is uniquely beautiful. You can imagine how the wooden structures stand proudly in the wind and rain for a hundred years, you can imagine the footsteps of the caravans and the sound of camel bells on the bluestone slabs, you can imagine the prosperity of this ancient road, you can imagine yourself as one of them, waving a long whip, shouting horns and walking on this ancient Tea-Horse Road, and then keep walking to the end of the road.

Arriving at the Tea Horse Road Museum in Shuhe Ancient Town, it was here that I learned that Lijiang was created by an earthquake.

It was not until I arrived at the Tea Horse Ancient Road Museum in Shuhe Ancient Town that I learned about the 1996 earthquake, which caused great damage to the Lijiang area. It was reported in the news at that time that the world knew there was a place called Lijiang in Yunnan because of the earthquake.

I took a walk inside and felt the hard work of the people who worked hard on this road in the past.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum is a place I like very much. It introduces many things about Lijiang as an important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

I don't remember much about what was on display in the museum, but I still remember the fruits and sour papayas in the yard.

It's right next to our inn. If you want to make a special trip there, it's not necessary as there are free tours.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum in Shuhe Ancient Town is free to visit. It was almost 6pm, so we were halfway through the tour when the staff went off duty and locked the door. Even though photography was forbidden in the museum, we managed to sneak a few photos as souvenirs. Here's a picture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road to share.

The location is hard to find. I thought there was a fee, but after entering I realized it was free. It was dark inside and it seemed like there was nothing there - -!

The flowers in the museum courtyard are in full bloom. I came here in March this year and I really like these flowers.

Walking into the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, I felt the vicissitudes of life and the splendor of Shuhe. The tranquility of Shuhe was intoxicating and I lingered there.

If you live in Shuhe, you can go for a walk, it's free. I went there in October and there were not many people.

A small museum records the history of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, and the tradition of splashing water to wash the streets is still preserved here.