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TOUR OVERVIEW
A route that works on the ground
Over 3 days, 3-Day Classic Shaxi Private Tour links Arrival in Shaxi with Yuxi Bridge and Countryside, taking in Sideng Square and Xingjiao Temple along the way. Travel from Dali or Lijiang, settle into a character guesthouse and take a gentle first walk. Shaxi and the old Tea Horse Road sit near 2,100 metres; allow 2–4 kilometres on foot for Sideng Square, Xingjiao Temple, market lanes and the stone paths leading toward Shibaoshan. Walk from town to Yuxi Bridge and continue through fields and Bai villages at an easy pace. Bai details are tangible here: white-walled courtyards, tie-dye workshops and Xizhou baba, with a lake-fish or mushroom lunch chosen near the day’s stop. The route is best suited to travelers who prefer a private guide, a named set of sights and time for a proper meal in each place, with the daily emphasis on a focused private journey with a balanced daily rhythm. Opening hours, traffic and local access are checked during the trip, allowing the guide to reorder visits when needed.
Start
Shaxi
Finish
Villages
Travel rhythm
Compact, locally focused private touring
Best time
Spring and autumn are mild for village walking, while winter is quieter; the weekly market is included only when dates align.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-SHA02
Travel from Dali or Lijiang, settle into a character guesthouse and take a gentle first walk.
Explore the market square, ancient theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and caravan-era lanes with your guide.
Walk from town to Yuxi Bridge and continue through fields and Bai villages at an easy pace.
Follow Shaxi - Yuxi Bridge - Villages in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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DAY BY DAY
The 3-Day Journey
Daily itinerary: Arrival in Shaxi → Sideng Square and Xingjiao Temple → Yuxi Bridge and Countryside.
INTERACTIVE ROUTE MAP
3-Day Classic Shaxi Private Tour
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Travel from Dali or Lijiang, settle into a character guesthouse and take a gentle first walk. Here Classic Shaxi is still focused on Arrival in Shaxi; Sideng Square & Xingjiao Temple and Yuxi Bridge & Countryside each receive their own scheduled stop. Later in Classic Shaxi, Yuxi Bridge & Countryside brings a different activity: Walk from town to Yuxi Bridge and continue through fields and Bai villages at an easy pace.
Explore the market square, ancient theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and caravan-era lanes with your guide. Classic Shaxi gives Sideng Square & Xingjiao Temple its own time before the planned move to Yuxi Bridge & Countryside. Later in Classic Shaxi, Yuxi Bridge & Countryside brings a different activity: Walk from town to Yuxi Bridge and continue through fields and Bai villages at an easy pace.
Walk from town to Yuxi Bridge and continue through fields and Bai villages at an easy pace. Earlier in Classic Shaxi, Sideng Square & Xingjiao Temple formed a separate part of the journey before Yuxi Bridge & Countryside. Earlier on Classic Shaxi, the Sideng Square & Xingjiao Temple stop has its own activity: Explore the market square, ancient theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and caravan-era lanes with your guide.
Planning note for this route
Two nights lets the town breathe; three or four nights allows Shibaoshan, village cycling or an unhurried Dali–Shaxi–Lijiang route. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.
2–3 US$760 / person4–5 US$640 / person6+ Contact Us
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Typical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Shaxi Character guesthouse in the historic townDali Selected old-town or lakeside hotelLijiang Selected old-town area hotel
✓ Price Includes
Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Professional English-speaking local guide
Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
Entrance fees for listed sights
⊘ Price Excludes
International airfares
China visa fee if applicable
Personal expenses and gratuities
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Questions about this itinerary
Where does this tour start and finish?
The planned route starts around Shaxi and finishes around Villages. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.
How are weather or road changes handled?
Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.