[2024 Sanming Attraction] Travel Guide for Shaxi Town (Updated Dec)
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Address:
Meilie District, Sanyuan District, Sanming City
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
Shaxi | Stay in a Warm Old Courtyard
Traditional Bai wooden houses have no windows on the outer side and gable walls, which are made of thick rammed earth. Only the side facing the courtyard has wooden doors and windows.
Someone once said: Old houses are good, warm in winter and cool in summer.
From the perspective of building energy conservation, a room has six sides. The tile roof and wooden doors and windows facing the courtyard of traditional Bai buildings must be properly treated to meet energy conservation requirements. Traditional wooden doors and windows cannot be airtight, and the tile roof is leaky and drafty. In winter, the hot air rises and escapes, and the room cannot be heated. Traditional old houses can only rely on electric blankets to maintain the temperature of the bed.
We originally wanted to preserve the wooden structure of the Bai courtyard and chose aluminum-wood composite or pure wood window systems. However, our courtyard is in the core protection area, and cranes cannot enter to install the door and window systems weighing several tons. We had to choose broken bridge aluminum alloy + double glazing to ensure thermal insulation and soundproofing, but the facade is still a bit regrettable.
After the wall and roof insulation was completed, we chose central air conditioning with good heating effect, and finally transformed the old house into a warm winter and cool summer house, and no electric blankets are needed in winter!
SiljaLaakso
"Strolling Through Shaxi Ancient Town: Every Step is Romantic, Check Out This Artistic Journey"
Hey guys 👋, today I'm going to share my experience of visiting Shaxi Ancient Town in Dali, Yunnan 🥰
Shaxi Ancient Town is like a "mild" version of Suhe Ancient Town. When I went there, it was probably the off-season, so there weren't many tourists. But this didn't affect the charm of the ancient town at all, instead, it added a sense of tranquility and leisure 😌.
As soon as I stepped into the ancient town, the strong autumn atmosphere hit me 🍁. This place is the filming location for several TV dramas, so even in the off-season, you can see many "good men and women" coming to check in 📷. I have to say, under the sunset, every corner of the ancient town seems to be born for taking beautiful photos 💕. I saw many professional photographers with their "long guns and short cannons", guiding beautiful women to pose in various poses in the light and shadow, the scene was really beautiful 😍.
Strolling along the small roads of the ancient town, there is a small river at the end. By the river, I was attracted by the singing of a wandering singer 🎶. She was singing "Yu Xiang", and her singing was really touching. She sang devotedly, and I just stood there quietly listening, the golden sunset shining on us, like a sound painting 🖼️, the feeling was really wonderful~
I also went to the Shibao Mountain Grottoes, which didn't leave a particularly deep impression on me, but the old man at the entrance of the grottoes was particularly interesting 😉. He was playing the sanxian happily, and it is said that this is the "pick-up tool" of the Bai people 🤣. The old man told me that the Bai people hold a three-day singing contest here every July, and this year's has already ended. I even joked with him, asking if he lost in this year's singing contest, so now he is practicing, preparing to fight again next year 😄.
Oh, and I also saw the statues of the Eight Vajras. The last photo is it, do you think there's anything awkward about it 🧐?
Shaxi Ancient Town is really a place suitable for slow travel. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town. Without the bustling crowds, you can enjoy every scenery and feel every bit of autumn. Every alley, every ancient building, seems to be telling the story of the ancient town.
The ancient town under the sunset is as beautiful as a poem. Every change of light and shadow is like nature putting makeup on the ancient town, showing different beauty at different times. You can find a small shop, sit down and taste the local specialties, or buy some handicrafts as souvenirs.
Guys, if you want to find a quiet and charming place to travel, Shaxi Ancient Town is definitely a good choice 😘. Here, you can enjoy leisurely time, take many beautiful photos, and experience unique ethnic culture. Come to Shaxi Ancient Town and check in~ 🥳
Asher987~Harris
Fujian Shaxian Mountain Sparrow Inn.
Shaxian Inn, Mountain Sparrow Inn|||We stayed at Mountain Sparrow Inn in Dongmen Ancient Street, Shaxian, on the recommendation of a friend.
Before we even arrived in Shaxian, the lovely lady at the front desk of Mountain Sparrow called to ask about parking and other matters, and added me on WeChat. So thoughtful. Friends from out of town can park their cars in the playground behind the inn, which is very convenient and free.
Mountain Sparrow Inn is located in the center of Dongmen Ancient Street, Shaxian. The entrance is right on Dongmen Ancient Street, which has become a must-see for tourists from out of town. The ancient street has everything you could want to eat, play, and photograph. The inn is about 100 meters across the street from the Shaxi River, where you can enjoy the ever-changing light show and water curtain movie at night. From the inn, walk about 300 meters along Binhe Road to the city center of Shaxian, where many famous traditional Shaxian snacks are located near Chiwei Lane, such as Liji Snacks. The snack stalls in Chiwei Lane offer dozens of unique and authentic Shaxian snacks such as shumai, taro dumplings, dried tofu, and rice jelly, which you can enjoy to your heart's content.
In the afternoon, we walked to Qu Lane No. 1 Teahouse for afternoon tea; in the evening, we went to Half Acre of Flower Field for Western food; at dusk, we walked to the other side of the river and walked the plank road and glass plank road, where we could see the beautiful Shaxi River and the beautiful night view of Shaxi.
Mountain Sparrow Inn is a renovation of two large ancient houses that are decades old, with a perfect blend of classical and modern styles. The rooms have modern smart bathrooms, which are really nice to use. The rooms are very spacious and not at all oppressive. Mountain Sparrow also prepared afternoon tea and fresh fruit for us; breakfast was also very rich, with eggs, sweet potato porridge, soy milk, fruit, etc.
The short two-day trip to Shaxian went by in a flash. When I have time, I will come back to Shaxian and stay at Mountain Sparrow Inn again.
Because of love, so love. Shaxian, wait for me to come back; Mountain Sparrow, see you again!
Shaxian Snacks
GREYSON SANTOS
To truly experience authentic Shaxian delicacies, one must visit Sanming
⭐️ Sanming City is located in the central part of Fujian Province and is a city full of natural beauty and rich culture. Shaxian snacks are famous throughout the country, and Sanming also has many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered!
⭐️ Sanming Cuisine
Yongan Guotiao, Loach Fen, Shaxian Bianrou, Lei Tea, Egg Mushroom, Beryl Roll, Shaxian Shaomai, Ninghua Fish Raw, Board Duck, Pig's Trotter Rice, Warm Mushroom Bun, Scalding Mouth Tofu, Hakka Taro Bun, Bamboo Tube Chicken, Rice Frozen Skin, Rice Bun, Immortal Grass Cake, Sweet Potato Bun, Laobing, Meat Round
⭐️ Accommodation Suggestions
Choose a hotel or homestay based on your travel destinations, it is recommended to stay in Shaxian.
⭐️ Transportation Suggestions
Take a direct high-speed train to Sanming North because Sanming North is located within Shaxian District!
Some scenic spots may be quite far apart, so consider driving or chartering a car with friends!
⭐️ Recommended Attractions
❶ Geshikao Forest Park: Breathe in the oxygen in the primeval forest, avoid the crowds, and fully immerse yourself in nature amidst the cool mountain forests and dappled sunlight. The scenic route consists of three loops centered around the main entrance, with the inner loop being the shortest and the outer loop being the longest, overlapping each other without retracing steps!
❷ Shaxi River Bank: Ride an electric scooter and wander around the small town of Sanyuan divided by the Shaxi River, experiencing the leisurely pace of life and the locals' comfortable living.
❸ Dajin Lake Scenic Area Cruise: Visit the Wild Fun Park to see the waterfall, then head to Ganlu Temple, which is truly stunning at first sight. If you have the energy, go to Yixiantian. You can buy a combo ticket for the cruise.
❹ Phoenix Mountain Park: A relatively steep and primitive park where you can climb and take a leisurely walk.
❺ Qifeng Diecui: The bridge, shaped like a serpent, offers two different styles between day and night. Stand on the bridge and gaze at the small town of Shaxian; it's perfect for an evening stroll. Enjoy the city's beautiful sunset alone as the river breeze blows and you cross the suspension bridge with the sun setting in the distance.
❻ Fujian Sanming Qingliu County Dafeng Mountain
Ticket: Free
Transportation: Self-driving (free parking)
This is the shortest high mountain meadow hike in Fujian, with direct car access to the mountainside. It takes only 20 minutes to reach the top, which is over a thousand meters above sea level, where the air is exceptionally fresh. You can watch the sunrise, sea of clouds, and sunset without the crowds at Wugong Mountain. Come to Dafeng Mountain, where it's not only less crowded but also free, and easy for both the elderly and children to climb.
❼ Sanming Guifeng Ancient Village - Fujian's 'Little Wuyuan'
Step into Guifeng, where the ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings are quietly nestled on the slopes of three mountains. Walking through the village, you'll encounter ancient bridges, alleys, trees, steles, study rooms, ancestral halls, and old houses, as if time has reversed, drawing you into the charm of bygone days.
❽ Zhuzi Cultural Park - Neo-Confucianism
The main components include Shenlang Zhang, Wengong Shrine, Weizhai Shrine, Half-Mu Square Pond, Guanshu Di, Yi Yi Chu, Kaishan Academy, Museum, Zhuzi Gallery Relief Group, Huagai Zhou, Qingyin Stone, etc. It has now become a sacred tourist destination in the hinterland of central Fujian with a rich atmosphere of Zhuzi culture. Sanming·Fujian Dafeng Mountain Phoenix Mountain Forest Park Shaxian District·Sanming Qifeng Diecui Scenic Area
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Mountain City-Sanmingsha County (niche food place)
Special Forces-Shaxian County
Green mountains, green waters, beautiful scenery, like a natural oxygen bar, she is a rising pearl.
Departure: Sanming North Station
First stop: Jialan Siomai
Dry rice: siomai + hot tofu
Second stop: Lijisha County snacks
Dry rice: gold wrapped with silver + taro quicksand egg yolk balls
The third stop: Quxiang No. 1 Teahouse
Dry rice: Osmanthus latte
Stop 4: Alian Snacks
Dry Rice: Tofu Meatball Soup
Recommended food: Siomai, flat pork, taro dumplings, dried loach noodles, fish balls, real tofu balls, rice jelly skin, rice parfait, Fukou dried tofu, crystal steamed dumplings, and noodles.
Format Forest Park
Along the Shaxi River
gold rush mountain
Dajin Lake Scenic Area Cruise
Phoenix Mountain Park
City God's Temple
Seven Peaks and Green Peaks
Twenty-eight songs
Travel Tips: Please empty your 1TB stomach and bring the most dazzling partner around you
cygnaria_2538
How to Play in Shaxi Ancient Town for Two Days and Three Nights | Easy and Happy Strolling with Kids
| Easy and Happy Strolling with Kids. Come to Shaxi for two days and three nights to enjoy delicious food🍜, take beautiful photos, and lie down
Have a happy two days and three nights
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Day1
►Drive from Dali to Shaxi in the morning🚗 (rented car)
►Check in🏡 Jue Dui Art (p2)
►Have lunch at Jiajia Farmhouse Cuisine, really tasty, worth a try
►Go to the market after lunch, every Friday is Shaxi's market day, very lively, with everything for sale, very characteristic of the local culture.
►Take a rest at the guesthouse, sunbathe, and have afternoon tea🍵
►Go to You Feng Xiaoyuan to take photos📸 of the treehouse, which is in another village (see my previous post for details) (p3)
►Stroll around the ancient town at will, drank Bawang Tea Ji, had dinner
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Day2
►Wander around Shaxi Ancient Town, with no specific destination, stop whenever you see something nice, the town is not big, can be explored in one morning, every corner of the alleys is photogenic.
►Took a photo with Grandma A Rui, you have to buy something to do so🤭, anything is fine. (p4)
►Had lunch at Mint Coffee inside 'Go to the Place with Wind', checked in the same spot as Liu Yifei (p14)
►Rest back at the guesthouse, continue to sunbathe and have afternoon tea
Afternoon
►Ride a yellow bike to Pioneer Bookstore (40 round trip/bike), the bookstore is in another village, not big, after visiting you can sit in the Pioneer Coffee☕ across the street, there's a tower in the coffee shop, which is the same photo spot as Li Xian (p15-18)
►In the evening, go back to the ancient town for a stroll, had some snacks, rice noodles, rice cakes, and milk fans are all good
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Day3
Sleep in, have breakfast, and head back to Dali to catch a flight
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Shaxi has a big temperature difference between day and night, it gets cold instantly as soon as the sun🌞 goes down, you can see your breath, remember to bring a thick coat.
In the morning wait for the sun to come out before going out, sleep in, if you get up too early many shops won't be open, better to go out after 11 am!
Shaxi Ancient Town
weightymuslin
Who would have thought that this is actually a guesthouse, not a tourist spot
Shaxi is a place where time slows down, here is the old time of the Tea Horse Road,
To say it is a paradise is not an exaggeration at all. Strolling in the stone alley,
The morning sun is scattered on the yellow mud brick wall, warm and quiet.
If you want to experience the slow life here, you can stay in Shaxi for a few days, live in the secluded Bai ethnic traditional architectural style yellow house, drink tea in the courtyard, daze,
The leisurely and comfortable time is also rare in life.
Stayed in Shaxi for a few days, found a quite interesting guesthouse, it seems to be a Bai ethnic house, but also like a work of art,
Both simple and full of artistic atmosphere, the Chinese style courtyard is even more amazing. The appearance and porch of the guesthouse collide with the old and new, boldly using color mix and match,
Colored glass windows, childlike paintings also attract attention.