Shuhe Ancient Town
Lijiang Attractions
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Introduction to Shuhe Ancient Town (束河古镇)
Shuhe Ancient Town is one of the earliest habitations of ancient Naxi ethnic group in Lijiang, a well-protected important market town along the Ancient Tea-horse Road, the living specimen which witnessed Naxi ethnic group’s transition from aerial farming civilization to commercial civilization and the market town construction paragon for opening-up and horse caravan. |
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Location 4 kilometers northwest from the Old Town of Lijiang, at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain |
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Main Sights Tsing Lung Bridge, Sifang Street, Dragon Pool, red leaves of Xishan |
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Travel Information Opening Hours: All day long Admission Fee: 40 yuan Visiting Time: 4~5 hours
Best Time to Visit: Shuhe Ancient Town is suitable to visit all year round. |
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Transportation 1. Take bus 11 to Shuhe Crossing. Then turn left and walk around 10 minutes. 2. Take bus 6 to Shuhe Shangcun Station directly. 3. Take a taxi to get there directly (about 20 yuan). |
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Travel Tips If time permits, you can experience the simple and unsophisticated Naxi customs in the town for a couple days. |
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Tour including Visiting Shuhe Ancient Town Amazing Southern China Natural Scenery 10 Days Tour From Guangzhou |