Shaxi Ancient Town, a town suitable for relaxation.

Shaxi Ancient Town is not as bustling as Dali Ancient Town, nor as crowded as Xizhou Ancient Town. It is quiet and simple, with a strong ancient charm that makes people linger. 🕘【Opening hours】： Open all day, all year round. 💴【Ticket price】： Shaxi Ancient Town itself is free, but some small attractions within the ancient town have separate tickets or joint tickets. The adult joint ticket for small attractions is generally 50 yuan. ⛺【Activities】： ① Temple Deng Street: It was once a must-pass on the Southwest Silk Road and the Tea Horse Road. Today, the street is lined with shops and inns, full of life. ② Sifang Street: Part of Temple Deng Street, with an ancient stage in the east and Xingjiao Temple in the west. Most of the houses on both sides are in the form of shops in front and stables behind, which gives a direct insight into the commercial forms and lifestyles of residents on the ancient Tea Horse Road. ③ Xingjiao Temple: The outer wall of the main hall of the temple has murals from the Ming Dynasty. The murals are painted in bright colors, with smooth lines, vivid shapes, and distinct layers. They have high artistic value and are an important window to understand Bai culture and ancient painting art. ④ Ancient Stage: This is where the Bai people worship the star of literature. It is also a place for various cultural performances, reflecting the Bai people's cultural beliefs and artistic pursuits. ⑤ Yujin Bridge: A must-pass on the Tea Horse Road, the bridge has a beautiful shape and complements the surrounding mountains and rivers. Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Heihui River and the countryside surrounding the ancient town, and feel the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town. 🚌【Transportation】： Ⅰ Public transportation: ① From Kunming: Take a bus from Kunming West Bus Station to Jianchuan. There are two buses a day, departing at 9:00 and 20:00. ② From Dali: Take a bus from Dali North Bus Station to Jianchuan. Buses depart every 15 minutes from 06:30 to 18:00, with a ticket price of 35 yuan and a journey time of approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. ③ From Lijiang: Take a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Jianchuan. There are 7 buses a day, departing at 08:20, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00. The ticket price is 23 yuan and the journey time is approximately 2 hours. Ⅱ Self-driving ① From Kunming: The total distance is about 473 kilometers, with a journey time of about 6 hours. From Kunming, you can drive along the Hangrui Expressway, Dali Expressway, etc., and then to Jianchuan before heading to Shaxi Ancient Town. ② From Dali: The total distance is about 140 kilometers, with a journey time of about 2 hours. From Dali, you can drive along the Dali Expressway, Diannan Interchange, and Heshaxi Branch Line of Hejianlan Expressway to reach Shaxi Ancient Town. ③ From Lijiang: The total distance is about 99 kilometers, with a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes. From Lijiang, you can drive along the Dali Expressway, then turn towards Jianchuan, and then to Shaxi Ancient Town. 🧡【Preparation before departure】： ① Warm clothing: Shaxi Ancient Town has a large temperature difference between day and night. Even in summer, the nights can be quite cool. It is recommended to bring a thin coat or long-sleeved shirt; in spring and autumn, you can bring a thicker coat, sweater, etc.; in winter, you need to prepare down jackets, thermal underwear, etc. ② Sun protection clothing: Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays. Prepare sun protection clothing, sun hats, and ice sleeves to effectively protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. ③ Comfortable shoes: Shaxi Ancient Town is mostly paved with stone slabs, which may not be very convenient to walk on. It is recommended to bring comfortable, easy-to-walk flat shoes or sneakers.