The next stop, Shaxi in Dali, is a legendary scenic spot in Yunnan!

Crossing mountains and ridges, all for an autumn encounter Shaxi, this ancient tea horse road town forgotten by time, is Yunnan’s truly low-key treasure! If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle of Lijiang and Dali, this autumn, Shaxi will definitely give you a legendary healing experience. 🚗 How to get there • Self-drive: About 2 hours from Dali Ancient Town, with stunning mountain views along the way • Bus: Take a bus from Dali Bus Station to Jianchuan County, then transfer to a rural minibus • Carpool: 60-80 RMB per person, the most recommended way 🍂 Must-visit autumn spots 1️⃣ Sideng Street The only surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road, the bluestone pavement polished shiny by time, with old locust trees turning golden in autumn—every snapshot looks like a masterpiece. 2️⃣ Ancient Opera Stage The central landmark of Shaxi, standing here you can almost hear the footsteps of caravan men and the singing from the stage a hundred years ago. 3️⃣ Yujin Bridge Be sure to come here at 7 AM! On the mist-covered Heihui River, shepherds drive their flocks across the bridge, sunlight piercing through the mist—breathtakingly beautiful. 4️⃣ Pioneer Bookstore The most beautiful bookstore transformed from an old granary, order a cup of coffee and read under the ginkgo trees—this is the right way to enjoy autumn. 5️⃣ Banshan Coffee Filming location of "To the Windy Place," with golden rice fields outside the window—every photo has the same healing vibe as Liu Yifei’s. 📸 Photo spots to share · Yujin Bridge morning mist: 7:00-8:00, capture a fairyland feel · Under the locust trees on Sideng Street: best afternoon light, golden leaves as foreground · Dongzhaimen Gate: at dusk, warm yellow lights complement the bluestone pavement beautifully · In the fields: when the rice is ripe, run through the golden rice fields 🍜 Food recommendations • Dazhong Restaurant: a local favorite for 20 years, must-try braised chicken • Three Fish: mushroom hotpot so delicious you won’t leave a drop of soup • Zuozuo Café: Liu Yifei’s favorite milk tea shop, perfect for afternoon tea and daydreaming 💤 Accommodation suggestions • Jixia Mountain: quality choice with great design • Shiran Mountain Lodge: rice field views, wake up to scenery • Qingjing Lanshan: excellent value, super friendly owner 📍 Practical tips 1. Best time to visit: late October to early December, when autumn colors are richest 2. Recommended stay: 1-2 nights to experience Shaxi’s different moods morning and night 3. Market on Fridays, full of local specialty products 4. Big temperature difference, bring a jacket for mornings and evenings 5. Perfect place to relax, leave your busy schedule behind This autumn, come to Shaxi with the most important person! Daydream under ancient trees, run through rice fields, and rediscover the original beauty of life.