'''Shaxi''' (____) is in Yunnan province.

Get in

There are mini-bus services from Jianchuan bus station that take about one hour to reach Shaxi (\8). It should also be possible to catch a mini-bus at the junction for Shaxi, 8km south of Jianchuan. Hitching should also be possible if not preferable!

Get around

See

  • '''Baoxiang Temple''' -
  • '''Shizhong Temple''' -
  • Do

  • '''Shibao Shan''' - A fantastic nature reserve and religious site that was one of the first to be officially protected by China in 1982. There are numerous temples and grottoes as well as some fantastic views and walks amongst the old forests. The entrance fee is \30 but apparently there is no discount for students. Shibao Shan is 12km north of Shaxi on the road from Jianchuan and 11km south of the Dali-Jianchuan road. The Stone Bell Temple with its famous carvings appears to be closed for the Winter.
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    Drink

  • Allen`s Cafe. ideng Square. t the main traditional square. 3529720775. M. Allens's is an eclectic, multinational meeting place, a bar and cafe, located in the center of Sideng Square, the heart of Shaxi. Allen lived in Holland for years and chose to return to what many consider to be one of Yunnan's remaining off-the-beaten track treasures. Visiting Allen's cafe is a must for visitors to Shaxi.

    Sleep

  • '''Shaxi Cultural Center'''-follow signs from square. Rooms in a beautifully restored courtyard compound that support sustainable community development in Shaxi. Hot water in rooms, library, Internet.
  • '''Laodamian Lodge''' - East of the main crossroads at the town square.
  • '''Ou Yang Guesthouse''' - East of the main crossroads before the town square, on the left.
  • '''Square Street Inn''' - At the main crossroads
  • '''Xi Lu Inn''' - South of the main crossroads at the corner. Very nice rooms in lovely traditional coutyard home with two double beds, electric blankets, television and water heater (\30 January 2007). Friendly service but probably one of the more expensive options in the town.
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