Shaxi – China’s Ancient Tea Horse Town

#chinatravelitinerary (A hidden ancient village along the old Tea Horse Road with wooden bridges, temples, and cobblestone streets. 🏯🌿 Perfect for slow travel & history lovers. 💛✨) 🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Ancient Streets ✈️ Flight: Bangkok (BKK) → Lijiang (LJG) (~3.5 hrs) 🚗 Drive to Shaxi (~2 hrs) 🏡 Stay at a Traditional Courtyard Inn 🏡 🚶♀️ Afternoon: Explore Shaxi Old Town 🏯 Sideng Square – A well-preserved Ming Dynasty trading market! 🌉 Walk across Yujin Bridge – A 400-year-old stone bridge over a peaceful river. 🍽️ Dinner: Traditional Bai Minority Cuisine 🥩 Yak Meat Hotpot 🥟 Pan-Fried Stuffed Tofu 🌙 Evening: Tea by the River 🍵 🗓️ Day 2: Temple & Hike 🏯 Morning: Visit Shibao Mountain Grottoes – 1,000-year-old Buddhist carvings hidden in the mountains! 🏞️ 🚗 Drive back to Lijiang & Fly Home ✈️