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The off-season at Shaxi Ancient Town, just like Xu Hongdou's choice, is truly an ideal paradise!

Hongdou, you really know how to pick places!! The off-season at Shaxi is absolutely amazing🏮 There are no crowded crowds here, only lazy sunlight shining on the old streets of the Tea Horse Road~🌞 Strolling gently on the stone-paved road, it feels as if time has been paused✨ My favorite thing is sitting in the courtyard, basking in the sun while reading a book☕️ A cup of coffee and a book, this is the right way to enjoy an ideal life~ Sitting in the shadow of a century-old building, watching the dappled sunlight through the leaves, the whole body relaxes💫 The newly discovered treasure shops on the Tea Horse Road are so photogenic!🏯 The antique buildings paired with carefully displayed goods, every item makes you want to take it home (ps: I recommend visiting the shops in the afternoon, the lighting is absolutely beautiful!) Staying here is simply unbelievably happy💕 Waking up to birdsong in the early morning Cooling off under ancient trees in the afternoon Watching the sunset dye the sky red in the evening This is how life should be! Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Come to Shaxi! There are really very few tourists here, and the stunning ancient town is all yours to photograph📸 📍Address: Shaxi Ancient Town, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car is recommended 📅Best time to visit: Off-season from September to November 🏡Accommodation recommendation: Many unique guesthouses within the ancient town!
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