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ALLIE PEREZUnited States

【Next month's Shaxi, autumn colors are divine!】

A town favored by time Morning mist like a painting, the charm of the ancient market lingers Once you arrive, time itself is reluctant to leave~ 📍Where: Shaxi Ancient Town, Jianchuan County, Dali 🚙How to get there: 1.5 hours from Dali, carpool 80 RMB/person 🏠Where to stay: Preferably inside the ancient town, with scenic views right outside your window ✨Must-visit route: Yujin Bridge (morning mist) → Sifang Street Theater Stage → Sideng Street → Ouyang Courtyard → Vanguard Bookstore 🌟Highlights preview: ✅Yujin Bridge Winter morning mist is stunning! Wait around 7:40 for a fairyland scene (clear days are even more photogenic) ✅Sideng Street The only surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road, shop at small stores, enjoy local food, and don’t forget to take photos of the “Shaxi” wall! ✅Ouyang Courtyard A century-old horse caravan courtyard, every brick and tile tells a story ✅Vanguard Bookstore 2 kilometers from the ancient town, 8 minutes by yellow bike, a must-visit for literary youth
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Posted: Oct 17, 2025
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