Sojourners have poetic slow life in Shaxi old town

A morning view of the Shaxi old town in northwest Yunnan’s Jianchuan county

Warm sunlight bathes the Shaxi old town in northwest Yunnan’s Jianchuan county, where time seems to slow down as sojourners stroll along cobblestone streets.

The iconic Yujin bridge, with its weathered stone slabs, stands as a silent witness to the old town's history as a key stop on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road.

 

Sojourners read at the Shaxi Bai bookstore.

 

A sojourner reads at the Sifang Street.

At the Shaxi Bai bookstore, visitors can lose themselves in books, while gazing at the golden rice fields and distant mountains.

The bookstore's blend of vinyl records and traditional Bai music creates a serene air, inviting readers to pause and reflect.

 

Sojourners have leisure at the Yujin bridge.

 

Sojourners have leisure in the old town.  

Sifang Street, the heart of Shaxi, pulses with a leisure life. Locals sip tea in sun-dappled courtyards, while tourists capture candid moments of daily life.

The street features well-preserved buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including an ancient theater stage and a guild hall. They tell stories of the bygone eras.

 

Sojourners have leisure in the old town.

Drinks are offered in the old town.  

Source: Yunnan Daily; Trans-editing by Wang Shixue