Overview
Quieter than Lijiang Old Town — Shuhe is the original Naxi caravansary, with Tang-era cobblestones, the Sifang Listening Square, and a Tea Horse museum.
About This Tour
Shuhe Old Town (Suhe), 4km north of Lijiang Old Town, is the older but quieter Naxi settlement — the original 'caravansary' where Tea Horse Road traders rested before the Tibetan crossing. Morning: walk Sifang Listening Square (Sifang Tingyin), Shuhe's main canal-side plaza where Naxi elders still play music in the afternoon. Visit the Tea Horse Road Cultural Museum, the Dragon Spring (Long Quan) where the town's water originates, and the Sansheng Temple. Lunch at a courtyard restaurant in a 200-year-old Naxi house. Afternoon: walk the Saddle Maker's Lane (Pisi Wuhua Stone Lane) where leather artisans still make Tea Horse Road saddles by hand. Return to your hotel.
Meeting & Pickup
Lijiang Old Town Hotel Pickup
📍 Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang, 674100, CN
What's Included
✓ Included
Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Lijiang; English-speaking guide; Shuhe Old Town entrance; Tea Horse Road Museum entry; Naxi-house lunch
✕ Not included
Saddle-maker workshop hands-on (~$30 extra); Naxi music performance (optional); Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.7★★★★★Based on 46 reviews
Lucía Q.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★★2025-12
A wonderful, authentic day in Lijiang with a guide who clearly loves the area.
Ben O.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★☆2026-03
Loved exploring Lijiang at our own pace. The English-speaking guide was fantastic.