Shaxi is a small town in the southwest, located in? Parallel rivers? At the southern end of the World Natural Heritage Reserve, it is an ancient town on the ancient tea-horse road in Mabang and the only surviving ancient market on the ancient tea-horse road. Although not as famous as Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, it also has its own charm. Even after thousands of years, it has never left Shaxi, an ancient town.
Shaxi ancient town gradually developed and formed from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period 2400 years ago. More than 400 years BC, there was a relatively high bronze smelting technology, which was one of the cradles of bronze culture in Yunnan. Shaxi is an important town on the ancient tea-horse road, and also an important town in Nanzhao and Dali periods. Buddhist culture is very prosperous, with ancient temples. Xingjiao Temple is located in Sideng Street, Shaxi Ancient Town, which is of great research value.
Shaxi ancient town was selected as the list of endangered buildings in the world by the Century Memorial Building Foundation, which shows the important significance of Shaxi ancient buildings in architectural history. Up to now, it still maintains the most primitive architectural style, and the connection mode of building beams and columns is exquisite and complicated, and the design is atmospheric. It has the architectural style of Yuan Dynasty, including the architectural style of Bai nationality and the architectural style of ancient temples.
Shaxi ancient town has beautiful scenery. The main attractions are: Sideng Street in Shaxi, Shi Baoshan, Sideng Sifang Street, Yujin Bridge, Ancient Stone Bridge and Ancient Stage.
The characteristic activities of Shaxi ancient town are as follows: Prince's Club is a traditional religious and folk activity; Shi Baoshan Song Festival is a grand meeting for young people in western Yunnan to communicate with each other, mainly featuring duets of love songs. The special religious beliefs of the Bai people in our association are dedicated to those who have made contributions to the people and their families, and there are many activities such as singing operas, playing with cows and singing white songs. Torch Festival is held on June 25th of the lunar calendar. People hold small torches to celebrate the arrival of newborns, pay homage to the dead, and pray for good weather and good harvests.