A glimpse of the ancient Naxi culture | Lijiang Shuhe Ancient Town

🌟Highlights: Shuhe Ancient Town is an important post on the ancient Tea-Horse Road in northwest Yunnan and an important part of Lijiang Ancient City. The ancient town is built by the mountain and near the water, with a layout similar to that of Dayan Ancient City. The houses in the town are well-arranged, with typical Naxi residences such as 'three squares and one screen wall', 'four squares and five courtyards', and 'one courtyard and six courtyards'. Ancient relics can be seen everywhere in the town, with many attractions such as Qinglong Bridge, Jiuding Longtan, Yanliu Lane, Sifang Listening Square, and it is also the location for TV dramas such as 'Tea Horse Ancient Road' and 'Mufu Storm'. ❤Recommended reasons: Shuhe Ancient Town has a long history, profound cultural heritage, and rich ethnic customs. It is a very worthwhile tourist destination. Here, you can feel the ancient Naxi culture, experience local traditional customs, taste authentic Naxi cuisine, and feel the unique charm of Shuhe Ancient Town. ✅Must experience: The following attractions are recommended! 1. Jiuding Longtan: There are nine peaks on the west mountain of Shuhe, which look like nine tripods. There is a pool under the mountain, so it is called 'Jiuding Longtan'. The water in the pool is clear, and the scenery is still pleasant even in winter. 2. Qinglong Bridge: An ancient stone arch bridge in the ancient town, built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, crosses the Qinglong River and connects the two banks. When the weather is good, it is an excellent place to take wedding photos. 3. Flying Flowers Touching Water: Originally a pond, after the development of the ancient town, it has become a leisure area surrounded by bars and restaurants. 4. Sifang Listening Square: There is a reed fire party at 7:30 in the evening, and there is no such thing in the off-season or rainy days. 5. Tea Horse Ancient Road Museum: The only attraction that requires a ticket to the scenic area. There are six murals from the Ming Dynasty in the hall, which introduce the origin, route, and major historical events of the Tea Horse Ancient Road. 📍Detailed address: Shuhe Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province 🚉Travel strategy: Refer to the following for the arrival methods of the ancient city, train station, and airport【Lijiang Ancient City—Shuhe】 Bicycle: Shuhe Ancient Town is about 6 kilometers away from Dayan Town, you can rent a bicycle to go there Minibus: There are private minibuses outside the ancient city, the cost is generally around 5 yuan; there are also minibuses to Shuhe at the entrance of Likelong Supermarket on Shangri-La Avenue, 2 yuan/person, and about 20 yuan for a chartered car. Taxi: About 15-20 yuan by taxi. Bus: Bus No. 111 connects Lijiang Ancient City and Shuhe Ancient Town, passing through Hongtaiyang Square. 【Lijiang Train Station—Shuhe】 Bus: There is a direct 103 route from Lijiang Railway Station to Shuhe, passing through urban areas such as Fuhui Market, but this route departs according to the train schedule. It is not recommended for tourists departing from the urban area to take the 103 route to avoid a long wait. Please take the 111 route from the urban area. Taxi: It costs about 40 yuan to take a taxi from Lijiang Railway Station to Shuhe Ancient Town 【Lijiang Sanyi Airport—Shuhe】 Taxi: It costs about 100 yuan to take a taxi from the airport to Shuhe Ancient Town, and the price may increase at night Bus: Take the airport bus city line to Civil Aviation Lantian Hotel (Fuhui Road) and get off, then transfer to the 103 tourist special line to Shuhe South Gate Station and get off 🕙Business hours: All year round, Monday to Sunday. 💰Average consumption: Free admission, about 100 yuan for eating and drinking inside. 📝tips: Shuhe Ancient Town is an important part of the World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Ancient City and was selected as CCTV's 'China's Charming Famous Town' in 2005.