Dali, a beautiful ancient town surrounded by mountains, is simple and quiet

🏨 Shaxi Ancient Town 🌟 Highlights: The entire ancient town is surrounded by mountains, simple and quiet, giving a sense of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. ❤ Recommended Reasons: It lacks the commercialism and noise of other ancient towns, with no crowded people. The air here is fresh, the sky is blue, and the sun is bright, making it a perfect place for a leisurely retirement! 🚉 Transportation Guide: 2 hours from Dali Ancient City. You can choose to drive yourself or carpool based on your actual situation! 🗓 Itinerary: Ouyang Courtyard Built in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, it is the most typical horse inn on the Tea Horse Road and the most well-preserved residential building on Sideng Street! Ancient Stage Built in the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of thousands of years, with a century-old tree. This is the center of the town and the only remaining ancient market on the Tea Horse Road! Xingjiao Temple A Bai ethnic temple built in the Ming Dynasty, it is currently the largest and most representative Buddhist Tantric "Azhali" temple in China, preserving murals from the Ming Dynasty. Sideng Street The core street of the ancient town, with low Qing Dynasty residences on both sides of the road, and stone slabs from the Ming and Qing Dynasties underfoot, rich with memories of time! Yujin Bridge A stone bridge with hundreds of years of history, it is the lifeline of the Tea Horse Road. Sometimes you may encounter horse caravans passing by. The most beautiful scenes are the morning mist and sunrise, perfect for photography, though you need to get up early and be lucky. Pioneer Bookstore Converted from a granary, the outside is a mud wall, and the inside is an open library, perfect for photography. There is a cafe behind the bookstore. Tour Route Ouyang Courtyard → Sideng Street → Ancient Stage → Xingjiao Temple → South Fort Gate → Yujin Bridge → Pioneer Bookstore 👍 Most Recommended: This place is suitable for a slow walk and leisurely stroll. When tired, sit down and have a cup of coffee, enjoying the tranquility and beauty, healing the soul. If you have enough time, you can visit the nearby "Shibao Mountain" scenic area, known as the "Dunhuang of the Southwest." Inside are grottoes built during the Nanzhao period, historical treasures, and a temple built on a cliff - "Baoxiang Temple."