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Shaxi โ Lijiang Road Trip
I'm reading "ๆฒๆบชๅๅท" as Shaxi (Shaxi Ancient Town) in Jianchuan County, Yunnan โ a gorgeous old horse-caravan town that's somehow still under the radar. You've asked for 2 days total: Day 1 in Shaxi/Jianchuan area, Day 2 in Lijiang. Let's make it count. ---
2days
7stops
1km
Day 1: Sideng Street โ โฆ โ Back to Shaxi for golden hour
10min ยท 0.6km4 stops
Sideng Street
10:00
10min ยท 0.6km
Xingjiao Temple
13:00
Shibaoshan Grottoes
15:00
Back to Shaxi for golden hour
17:30
Day 2: Lijiang Old Town โ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain โ Shuhe Ancient Town
3 stops
Lijiang Old Town
10:30
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
14:30
Shuhe Ancient Town
17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Lijiang sits at 2,400m; Shaxi around 2,100m. Most people feel fine, but don't plan heavy hiking on arrival day if you're flying in from sea level.
- 2. The ShaxiโLijiang road is scenic but narrow; allow 2.5 hours if you're behind a farm truck, which you often are.