[2025 Jianchuan Stay] Travel Guide for Shaxi absolute art · absolute B & B (Updated May)

📅 Trip Length: Minimum of 5 days 👨‍👩‍👦 Perfect for: Families who enjoy a slow pace, nature, and cultural exploration 🚗 1. Road Trip Route & Transportation Tips [From Chengdu] 1️⃣ Route: Chengdu → Xichang → Lijiang → Jianchuan → Shaxi (approx. 900 km total, 11 hours. We recommend driving it over 2 days, with a break in Lijiang or Dali). 2️⃣ Lijiang/Dali to Shaxi: Lijiang to Shaxi is approx. 2.5 hours, and Dali to Shaxi is approx. 2 hours. The second half is a mountain road with stunning scenery but many curves. Overall, it's still easy to drive. 3️⃣ Parking: There is a parking lot at the entrance to Shaxi Ancient Town. We recommend contacting your guesthouse in advance to confirm parking availability. 🏡 2. Family-Friendly Accommodation Recommendations 1️⃣ SUNYATA Resort Hotel, Shaxi, Jixia Mountain: Earthen courtyard with a seesaw and slide. The rooms are spacious and bright, and breakfast is included. 2️⃣ Shaxi Absolute Art Inn: Slides, graffiti wall, and rooftop swing - kids can go wild! The rooms are playfully designed, and the inn is close to the market where you can buy groceries and cook. 3️⃣ Rose Inn: Offers family activities such as rice paddy mud fights and wood-fired bread baking for a top-notch experience. 🎉 3. Must-See Attractions & Family Activities 1️⃣ Yujin Bridge & Black Huijiang River: The photos are stunning in the early morning mist or at dusk. You can take your kids horseback riding around the ancient town (30 mins/CNY 50) and experience the caravan culture. I'm not sure if the price has gone up now, but one loop is still quite long. 2️⃣ Sideng Street & Ancient Theater: Rent Bai ethnic clothing for travel photos (rental approx. CNY 50/hour). Watch the "Shaxi Chaplin" performance in Sifang Street - kids love it. 3️⃣ Librairie Avant-Garde: A bookstore converted from a granary with a children's picture book area. The poetry tower on the top floor overlooks the idyllic scenery. 4️⃣ Ouyang Courtyard: A century-old Bai ethnic house with exquisite wood carvings. Tickets are CNY 10. Take your kids to learn about traditional architecture. 5️⃣ Shaxi Friday Market: Locals sell mountain goods in bamboo baskets. Buy fresh milk and wild mushrooms (during the rainy season) and experience the local atmosphere. 🫕 4. Featured Snacks Chicken pea jelly, fried potatoes, and baked milk fan - eat while you walk. Our family loves the rose flavor of the baked milk fan the most. It's sweet and fragrant. ⚠️ 5. Useful Tips 1. Clothing: There is a large temperature difference between day and night. Prepare a light jacket + sun hat and wear comfortable sneakers (the stone roads are uneven). 2. Cash: Some small shops and villagers' stalls only accept cash. Prepare some small change. 3. Season: The best times to travel are March–May and September–November. In Shaxi, there's no need to deliberately plan your daily itinerary. Just stroll around at your leisure.

I was pleasantly surprised that I booked this B&B for two nights because of this slide that brought back my childhood memories! In addition to this slide, there are scenery everywhere in the homestay (unfortunately the weather was bad these two days). The service was very good and the breakfast was delicious (I haven't eaten fried dough sticks for a long time 🥹). The disadvantage is that there is no sound insulation! The most surprising thing is that there is a cafe in the B&B [Sanyi Cafe] which is so beautiful~ Although the coffee is average, the scenery is great (the cafe's business hours are 14:00-18:00). I had breakfast today and slid down the slide with Mianmian for a while. At 11 o'clock, I went to the cafe to take a look. The door was not locked, so I took a few more photos. 😀

The Shaxi Absolute Art Guesthouse, with its retro-style courtyard full of Shaxi charm, perfectly matches my aesthetic taste! The guesthouse has 20 uniquely styled rooms and 2 large quadrangle courtyards. Stepping into this place is like entering an ancient castle garden. The design is a blend of Chinese and Western elements, with a slide in the courtyard and a café on the rooftop, offering a panoramic view of Shaxi! The guesthouse is located in the center of Shaxi Town, with a very distinctive entrance that carries the flavor of Shaxi. Just outside, you can stroll around the temple and climb the streets. During the day, the shade of green trees and the gentle breeze make it very comfortable. At night, the atmosphere is even more enchanting, with dimly lit streets and twinkling lights, as if you're in another dimension separated from the real world! Take a walk on Yujin Bridge and savor the millennia-old ancient town on the Tea Horse Road! Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and stay here for a couple of days, it's really nice!

Shaxi Absolute Art Absolute Homestay is a well-known check-in point for many tourists in Shaxi, which I think is one of the attractions in Shaxi. ⭐Upon entering the inn, the small flower🌸 garden gives the illusion of breaking into Alice's Wonderland, a second childhood. Children can let off steam in the yard. The rooftop of the inn is a reading corner and coffee☕ shop, overlooking the entire ancient town. Order a hand-brewed coffee, leisurely gaze at the distant mountains, and enjoy the freedom. ⭐After leaving the homestay, what I miss the most is the Er silk breakfast must try. I specifically asked the boss for the brand, I want to buy it and eat it at home. Shaxi Ancient Town has been developed for the 4th year, and it has also been popularized by Liu Yifei's 'Go to the place with wind', a must-visit landmark-style scenic spot homestay.👏👏👏

Two-day tour of Shaxi Ancient Town | An immersive tour with friends during the holidays~ Seize the tail of the holiday and go to Shaxi Ancient Town with friends Ethnic style buildings retain their original features The accumulation of history makes the ancient town mysterious and full of vitality After breakfast in the morning, walk two minutes from the hotel to the ancient town. Ancient stage, Grandma Arui's coffee, ethnic characteristics Clothing stores, delicious milk tea, lively markets... Feel the enthusiasm of this ancient town and enjoy life slowly~ In the afternoon, we came to the local niche attraction "Bailongtan" As beautiful as an emerald under the sunlight🤩 No wonder it is known as "Little Jiuzhaigou" Every shot is a blockbuster🤗 And at night I chose to stay at Absolute Art B&B‼ ️ The warm atmosphere in this B&B room is so comfortable👏 From the decoration to the interior design style it is truly unique! Strong colors hit the eye👀 There is also a small window sill where you can sit down and drink tea. Eat exquisite snacks~ During the holidays, you must invite friends to enjoy a leisurely life together, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so comfortable 👣 pls: It is recommended to wear ethnic style clothing More suitable for the scene and more film-making~📷 📍Shaxi Ancient Town

After watching "Where the Wind Runs" I have always wanted to visit Shaxi Ancient Town. Imagine being like Xu Hongdou in the TV series Lazy lying in the sun 🌞 Drink tea 🍵 and read a book 📖 This winter I finally came to Shaxi Ancient Town - I always take my daughter with me on every trip. So I want to live in one 🏠 A place where she can play and I can lie flat So we came here - The slide in the front yard is the favorite place for children. I just sat in the yard, drinking tea and basking in the sun The whole homestay is very retro and artistic Every design is ingenious Every check-in and photo-taking place 📸 has a good photo On the 3rd floor of the backyard, you can drink coffee, enjoy the scenery, and just relax. You can stand on the roof and overlook the entire Shaxi Ancient Town - It's just a few minutes' walk to the ancient town. You can also go to the market, it's super lively By the way, there is also a slide in the room we stayed in 😃 🏡Shaxi Absolute Art·Absolute B&B

On the last day in Lijiang, I went to Shaxi Ancient Town! Although Shaxi Ancient Town is not considered Lijiang, it's closer to Lijiang than Dali🤣 The Shaxi Ancient Town in the off-season is really amazing! I can only say, family, hurry up!! This time I stayed in a designer hotel 🏨: Shaxi Absolute Art·Abusolute Guesthouse It's at the entrance of the ancient town, very convenient! The hotel's decoration is eye-catching, I can only say that photos can't capture its beauty! It's completely different from other large and small log-style hotels in Lijiang Full of artists' 👨🏻‍🎨 atmosphere everywhere~ There is also a coffee shop connected to the courtyard! It's beautiful!

Here are my top 9 picks for you Choosing the right guesthouse can really enhance your travel experience My Dali travel route: Longkan Wharf - Xizhou - Shuanglang - Wase - Haidongfang - Dali Ancient City - Shaxi Ancient Town Longkan Wharf - Dali Liuyue Seaview Guesthouse I chose this one for the sunrise in the morning You can see Erhai Lake directly from the roof, it's a 1-2 minute walk. The boss is very nice and even gives gifts, price 100+ Xizhou - Ji Ji Yi Ancient Garden Guesthouse An antique old house, the garden courtyard is a great place to daydream. If you stay in the fall, you can see the rice fields outside the window There's a coffee shop, a pub, and an art gallery. Very artistic, price 300+ Shuanglang - Mingyue Songjian · Erhai The only guesthouse where I didn't go out from check-in to check-out The design style and service are superb. Unlimited afternoon tea + unbeatable sea view. Facing Erhai Lake and hand-copying the Heart Sutra is really comfortable, price 2000+ Wase - Baixin Ge Inn We were the only guests during our stay. The boss often invited us to eat. The sea view in Wase is absolutely amazing. You can see it all from the top floor, price 100+ Haidongfang - Cloud Sea View Guesthouse at the End of the World My favorite guesthouse of the entire Dali trip, I still miss it Whether it's service, bedding, or scenery, everything is top-notch, price 1000+ Haidongfang - He Ran Seaview Hotel Because it's also a wedding venue, the entire stay is very romantic. There are lots of flowers and it's very close to Erhai Lake, price 700+ Dali Ancient City - Leisure in Jiechunqiu There are too many choices in the ancient city, so I chose one near the Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas. It has a huge yard and a transparent swimming pool, price 800+ 80 Shaxi - Absolute Art · Absolute Guesthouse It's hard not to be attracted by their exterior in Shaxi, it's really cool. I love the whole retro art style, and you can overlook the entire Shaxi, price 600+ 90 Shaxi - Yaxingju Guesthouse You can rent for a month for 900... it's really amazing Because it rained for a week, I stayed here for two or three days, price 70+ Because I went during the off-season, the prices may fluctuate Liu Yifei made the right choice in 'Go to the Windy Place' with the small courtyard And thus had a series of stories afterwards I hope everyone can find suitable accommodation when traveling to Dali