The village of Shaxi is renowned as a vital stop along the historic ‘tea-horse’ route—ancient trade paths that carried caravans of pu’er tea from southern Yunnan to Tibet, Nepal, Myanmar, and other regions of China.
Today, Shaxi remains remarkably untouched by mass tourism, welcoming surprisingly few visitors. Its pristine preservation offers a rare glimpse into a China of the past.
On market day, Fridays, you’ll often see local Pumi women dressed in vibrant traditional attire, adding to the village’s authentic and timeless charm.
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Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Shaxi, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
China ⟩ Shanghai
China ⟩ Zhaoxing
China ⟩ Tiger Leaping Gorge
China ⟩ Zhangjiajie
China ⟩ Yuanyang
China ⟩ Yangshuo
China ⟩ Xian
China ⟩ Xiamen
China ⟩ Xiahe
China ⟩ Suzhou
China ⟩ Shaxi
China ⟩ Shangri-La
