All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaxi Ancient Town from Lijiang

8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaxi Ancient Town from Lijiang, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Escape the bustle of the city and discover the ancient Tea Horse Road Town at Shaxi outside of Lijiang on this double-duty, full-day excursion. After the convenient hotel pick up, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, discover the ancient buildings, stone bridges, ancients roads and streets at Shaxi Ancient Town. Learn its history and background from your tour guide, and experience the quaint lives of local Bai People. This private tour including entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers. You can choose to end your tour in Shaxi, Dali or return Lijiang.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Unique Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby in Lijiang, heading directly to Shaxi Ancient Town which takes about 2 hours. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way.
Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town

2 hours Admission included

Shaxi Ancient Town, used to be an important and prosperous hub along the ancient Tea Horse Road which refers to the international trade route with the caravan as the main means of transportation. It is one of the world's 100 most endangered sites listed by the World Monuments Fund is a place where you can breathe in fresh air around-the-clock. The village has a long history that can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period (770 BC-221BC).

Now there still remains ancient buildings, stone bridges, ancients roads and streets as a record of the once glory and vicissitude of the its past.
Xingjiao Temple, Shaxi

2 hours Admission included

Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to explore. Stroll around the Sifang street, if you come on Friday, you will experience the local trading fair: mountain villagers come down from the hills with their horses to trade their goods.

Next, you will pay a visit to the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) Xingjiao Temple. It is the largest and most representative Buddhist Tantra temple in China. The well-preserved murals of Ming Dynasty in the temple are deeply influenced by the painting style of the Central Plains in China and have rich local ethnic characteristics. They are the treasures of the Bai People in the southwestern China. Your tour guide will offer more information and facts about the Buddhism in China.

Continue to explore the Ancient Opera Stage and Yuxi Bridge. After lunch in the the local restaurant, you can choose to end your tour in Shaxi, heading to Dali or return Lijiang

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Liuyi Yunxiang View Hotel (Lijiang Old Town Branch)
Kuanting Light Luxury Hostel
Sakura Xiaoxiang Inn
James Joyce Coffetel Lijiang Ancient City Dashuiche
Jishanyuan Inn
Rongxing Hotel
Nan Shan Nan Inn
San Qiu Hostel
Mo Dai Mountain Inn
Lijiang Yunwa Inn
Junyun Hotel
Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Hot Spring Hotel

and 944 more pickup points

Your tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Tour Ends in Lijiang

Pick up location is your hotel in Lijiang, after the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Lijiang.

Pickup included
Tour Ends in Shaxi

Pick up location is your hotel in Lijiang, after the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Shaxi. Ends in Shaxi

Pickup included
Tour Ends in Dali

Pick up location is your hotel in Lijiang, after the tour, you will heading to your hotel in Dali. Tour ends in Dali

Pickup included