The village of Shaxi is renowned as a vital stop along the historic \u2018tea-horse\u2019 route\u2014ancient trade paths that carried caravans of pu\u2019er tea from southern Yunnan to Tibet, Nepal, Myanmar, and other regions of China.<\/p>\n
Today, Shaxi remains remarkably untouched by mass tourism, welcoming surprisingly few visitors. Its pristine preservation offers a rare glimpse into a China of the past.<\/p>\n
On market day, Fridays, you\u2019ll often see local Pumi women dressed in vibrant traditional attire, adding to the village\u2019s authentic and timeless charm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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