Shuhe Ancient Town | Quieter than Lijiang, more laid-back than Dali

| Quieter than Lijiang, more laid-back than Dali. This hidden gem on the Tea Horse Road is worth a three-day slow trip. 📍 Itinerary: Three days and two nights of immersive roaming Day 1: Exploring the Ancient Road, Touching a Thousand Years of History - 08:30 Qinglong Bridge - 10:00 Tea Horse Road Museum - 12:00 Cuchadanfan Restaurant - 14:30 Jiuding Dragon Pool - 17:00 Feihua Chushui Area Day 2: Artistic Exploration, Encountering the Aesthetics of Life - 09:00 Cat's Sky City Concept Bookstore - 11:00 Suren Dessert - 14:00 Leather Craftsman Story Workshop - 16:30 Wubai Original Design - 19:30 Sifang Listening Square Day 3: Exploring Hidden Gems, Discovering Niche Surprises - 07:00 Morning view of Shilian Temple - 10:00 Hiking in the back hills of Shuhe - 13:00 Xiyinshanfang Private Kitchen - 15:00 Three-Eyed Well experience - 18:00 Sunset viewing at Jubao Mountain --- ## 📸 Must-see photo spots 1. Century-old willow tree in Sifang Street (wide-angle lens + silhouette recommended) 2. Hali Valley Building Complex (suitable for Hanfu/ethnic style photography) 3. "Night Market Fireflies," one of the eight scenic spots of Shuhe (long exposure to capture the star river of lanterns) 4. Rose Secret Garden Cafe (snow mountain framing from the second-floor terrace) --- 🍜 Food Map - A Bite of Shuhe Recommendations: Freshly baked flower cakes, Lijiang baba, ice powder with cold shrimp Location: 50m south of Sifang Street - Fuxian Small Pot Rice Must-try: Copper pot potato rice + scrambled eggs with tree fungus Tip: Avoid the queue by dining at 3pm - Bantang Whisky Bar Hidden menu: Dongba paper cocktail menu handwriting experience --- 🚶 In-depth Experiences 1. DIY Horse Caravan Bells Location: Ancient Road Bell Workshop, CNY 68 per person 2. Tie-dye Workshop Experience Recommendation: Take the hand-dyed scarf as a travel souvenir 3. Starry Night Tea Party Registration: Contact Xiyu Guesthouse in advance --- ## 📌 Practical Information 🚌 Transportation: 15 mins by taxi from Lijiang Old Town (recommended to set the destination as the north gate parking lot) 🎫 Tickets: Free in 2023 (separate tickets required for some exhibition halls) ⚠️ Note: Soft-soled shoes are recommended for the stone roads. Contact your guesthouse for luggage transfer. 🌡️ Climate: Large temperature difference between day and night. Pack a light down jacket + sunscreen.