Direct from Lijiang: Depart from Lijiang with direct transportation to Shaxi, no need to worry about transfers
Classic check-ins all covered: Yujin Bridge, Pioneer Bookstore, Banshan Coffee, and Tea Horse Museum in one go
Ample free time: no rushing through the itinerary, explore at your own pace. High photo yield: ancient bridges, rice fields, bookstores, and hillside cafés—each spot is worth capturing.