Nestled deep in the Himalayan foothills of southwest China's Yunnan Province lays the ancient village of Shaxi. Shaxi (pronounced 'Shah Shee'), is a culturally diverse town and to the Bai and Yi minority peoples. The dramatic mountainous landscape and beautiful weather, combined with Shaxi's unique history and culture, make for a complete and enjoyable experience.

You can take public bus from Dali or Lijiang to Jianchuan first, then out of the Jianchuan bus atation, there are minibus going there all the time, 8 yuan per person.