【Next month's Shaxi, autumn colors are divine!】

A town favored by time
Morning mist like a painting, the charm of the ancient market lingers
Once you arrive, time itself is reluctant to leave～

📍Where: Shaxi Ancient Town, Jianchuan County, Dali
🚙How to get there: 1.5 hours from Dali, carpool 80 RMB/person
🏠Where to stay: Preferably inside the ancient town, with scenic views right outside your window

✨Must-visit route:
Yujin Bridge (morning mist) → Sifang Street Theater Stage → Sideng Street → Ouyang Courtyard → Vanguard Bookstore

🌟Highlights preview:
✅Yujin Bridge
Winter morning mist is stunning! Wait around 7:40 for a fairyland scene (clear days are even more photogenic)
✅Sideng Street
The only surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road, shop at small stores, enjoy local food, and don’t forget to take photos of the “Shaxi” wall!
✅Ouyang Courtyard
A century-old horse caravan courtyard, every brick and tile tells a story
✅Vanguard Bookstore
2 kilometers from the ancient town, 8 minutes by yellow bike, a must-visit for literary youth

Post by ALLIE PEREZ | Oct 17, 2025