Shuhe Old Town – The Quiet Sister of Lijiang

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Just 4km from bustling Lijiang, this 1,300-year-old Naxi minority town offers all the charm of its famous neighbor—cobbled alleys, willow-draped canals, and wooden courtyard homes—without the crowds. Once a key stop on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, Shuhe still moves to the rhythm of blacksmiths forging copper, women weaving hemp, and farmers leading ponies laden with firewood.

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 14, 2025