Shaxi One-Day Tour A guide starting from Grand View Hotel (Dali High-Speed Rail Station Erhai Park Branch): Transportation •Self-driving: From Dali Da

Shaxi One-Day Tour A guide starting from Grand View Hotel (Dali High-Speed Rail Station Erhai Park Branch): Transportation •Self-driving: From Dali Grand View Hotel, navigate to Shaxi Ancient Town. The entire journey is about 130 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours. Self-driving allows for flexible scheduling according to your time and offers scenic views along the way. •Car-pooling or chartered car: You can ask the hotel for assistance in arranging this. Prices vary by season (policy price 500-650). Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel parking lot are available, which is quite convenient. •Take a direct shuttle: You can first go from Dali Grand View Hotel to Xiaguan East Bus Station or Cangshan Gate, Dali Ancient City (near March Street) to take a direct shuttle from Dali to Shaxi Ancient Town. The bus ticket price is 55 RMB/person, with departures from Dali Ancient City to Shaxi Ancient Town at 10:00 and 15:00 sharp; business vans are 80 RMB/person, with 10 services from 8:00 to 18:00, offering door-to-door pick-up and drop-off. Itinerary •Morning: Upon arrival at Shaxi Ancient Town, first head to Sideng Street, the only surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road. You can stroll around to admire the Bai ethnic residences and shops, and experience the town's prosperity and vibrancy. Then, visit Ouyang Courtyard to appreciate exquisite wood carving art and learn about the caravan culture. •Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Sideng Street. Recommended local specialties include Shaxi Baba and Yellow Braised Chicken. •Afternoon: Head to the Ancient Stage to feel the weight of history. Next to it is Granny Arui's Shop, where you can buy handmade tie-dye products and take photos. Then, visit Xingjiao Temple to appreciate the profoundness of Buddhist culture; the temple houses rare Ming Dynasty murals. Afterwards, you can enjoy a pleasant time at Youfeng Xiaoguan or browse unique shops like Youli Grocery Store. •Evening: Go to Yujin Bridge, an excellent spot to enjoy beautiful sunsets. You can take photos at the bridgehead as a souvenir and feel the tranquility of time. Notes •The temperature difference between morning and evening in Shaxi Ancient Town is significant, so bring a thick jacket to keep warm. UV radiation is strong during the day, so take sun protection measures such as applying sunscreen and wearing a sun hat. •There are many flagstone paths in the ancient town, so it is recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes for easy walking.