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Visit Shaxi, China
Today the village of Shaxi receives surprisingly few visitors, and you are unlikely to see many tourists, either domestic or foreign. It is pristinely preserved, reminiscent of a bygone era in China.
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Shaxi, China
The village of Shaxi is fabled as one of the key stopping points on the so called 'tea-horse' route - ancients trade routes that ferried caravans of pu'er tea from the south of Yunnan and onto Tibet, Nepal, Burma as well as other parts of China.
Today the village receives surprisingly few visitors, and you are unlikely to see many tourists, either domestic or foreign. It is pristinely preserved, reminiscent of a bygone era in China.
You will most likely see plenty of local minority people in traditional dress, especially if you happen to be in town on Friday, which is market day.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip to Shaxi by calling one of our China specialists on 01993 838 220
Suggested itineraries featuring Shaxi
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Shaxi, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
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Map of Shaxi
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Shaxi
- Lijiang 45 miles away
- Dali 48 miles away
- Tiger Leaping Gorge 71 miles away
- Zhongdian 105 miles away
- Lu Gu Lake 111 miles away
- Kunming 200 miles away
- Jianshui 265 miles away
- Yuanyang 285 miles away
Photos of Shaxi
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Local Pumi ladies, Shaxi -
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Bai lady, Shaxi -
![Pumi ladies come to town for market day, Shaxi]()
Pumi ladies come to town for market day, Shaxi -
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Bridhe on the 'tea-horse' road, Shaxi -
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Village Square, Shaxi -
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Local Shaxi villagers at Sunday market
Accommodation choices for Shaxi
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Shaxi. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Laomadian Guesthouse
Set around a traditional Chinese courtyard, this beautiful old building has been restored with charmingly fitted and cosy bedrooms. Staff are friendly, helpful and provide a great noodle breakfast.