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About Shaxi Ancient Town
This compact arrangement makes the former trading settlement easy to understand: religious buildings, performance space and commerce shared the same centre. Lanes lead from the square towards Yujin Bridge over the Heihui River, giving the town a quieter agricultural foreground. Concentrate on these linked spaces rather than treating the nearby Shibaoshan mountain site as part of the same short town walk.
What to look for
- Xingjiao Temple and the theatre frame Sideng’s central square.
- Yujin Bridge spans the Heihui River southeast of the historic core.
The surrounding area
Old-town streets and the Erhai basin, with Bai cultural context. Select a specific lakeside or city base.
Location & getting there
Getting to Shaxi Ancient Town
Arrange road transport to Sideng Street in Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County. This is the historic-town centre described by the local government; Jianchuan county town and the separate Shibaoshan scenic area are different destinations.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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Sideng square and theatre
Read the former market’s central space.
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Xingjiao Temple
Look at the religious architecture beside the square.
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Yujin Bridge
Continue towards the river landscape.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
Find Shaxi Ancient Town
沙溪古镇 · 大理州
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