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Shaxi → Lijiang Road Trip

I'm reading "沙溪剑川" as Shaxi (Shaxi Ancient Town) in Jianchuan County, Yunnan — 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 → … → Back to Shaxi for golden hour

10min · 0.6km4 stops

Sideng Street

10:00

10min · 0.6km

Xingjiao Temple

13:00

Shibaoshan Grottoes

15:00

Back to Shaxi for golden hour

17:30

Day 2: Lijiang Old Town → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → 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 Shaxi–Lijiang road is scenic but narrow; allow 2.5 hours if you're behind a farm truck, which you often are.