The ancient town of Shuhe at the beginning of the lanterns (Part 1) - Free Attractions || You really know how to enjoy yourself!

Address: Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province Shuhe Ancient Town, located 4 kilometers northwest of Lijiang Ancient City in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, is a small market town around Lijiang Ancient City with a history of a thousand years. Shuhe Ancient Town covers an area of 5 square kilometers, with a total construction area of 400,000 square meters and a green area of 60%. As a part of Lijiang Ancient City, Shuhe Ancient Town has well-preserved ancient paths and markets, nearly a thousand traditional residential buildings, and the indigenous residents are mainly of the Naxi ethnic group, which is one of the earliest settlements of the Naxi ancestors in the Lijiang basin. Since the Ming Dynasty, many people engaged in leather processing and other handicrafts have gathered in Shuhe, making it bustling and lively. Gradually, Shuhe Ancient Town has become an important town on the Tea Horse Road and a center for cultural exchange of the Naxi people. At night, Shuhe Ancient Town, away from the hustle and bustle of tourists, is inhabited by people staying here, enjoying the peaceful and leisurely life.