Shuhe Ancient Town Yunnan
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Shuhe Ancient Town

Best-preserved caravan stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road; Qinglong Bridge and Naxi houses retain the rustic charm of horse-caravan days.

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  • Qinglong Bridge in Shuhe

    Built at the height of the Mu chieftains' power, Qinglong Bridge is counted among the largest old stone bridges on the Lijiang plain, its worn slabs still marked by caravan hooves.

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  • Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum in Shuhe

    Devoted to the history and culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, this museum was among the first of its kind in China and displays fine Ming-dynasty murals.

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  • Sifang Tingyin Square in Shuhe

    Naxi people gather at Sifang Tingyin Square for traditional circle dancing, while willows and flowing water make it a relaxed spot to enjoy the town's slow pace.