Shaxi 沙溪
Quiet market town on the old Tea Horse Road, between Dali and Lijiang.
Visit on the way from Dali to Lijiang, or stay a night to enjoy the town after the day visitors have left.
What to see
Shaxi Ancient Town 沙溪古镇
Halfway between Dali and Lijiang lies Shaxi, the best-preserved market town on the ancient Tea Horse Road. Caravans traded salt, tea and horses here for centuries. Today it is a peaceful place with a Ming-dynasty square, an old theatre stage and a stone bridge over the river.
- Please don't touch or climb the historic buildings.