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Shaxi

Town · Yunnan Province, 🇨🇳 China
Population 20,811
Area 7 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Shaxi

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Shaxi Essentials

Shaxi remains one of the most intact ancient market towns along the historic Tea Horse Caravan Road. At its heart lies Sideng Square, home to a three-story wooden theater stage and the Ming Dynasty Xingjiao Temple. The town is defined by its traditional Bai architecture, seen in the Ouyang Courtyard and the stone-arched Yujin Bridge. Nearby, the Shizhongshan Grottoes within the Shibao Mountains preserve elaborate Buddhist stone carvings dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties.

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Shaxi Essentials

Shaxi stands as the last remaining market town on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a historic trade route connecting Yunnan with Tibet. Centered around Sideng Square, the town preserves Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, including the intricate Xingjiao Temple and the multi-story Old Stage. Beyond the town gates, the 18th-century Yujin Bridge crosses the Heihui River, leading toward the Shibao Mountains. This nearby range houses the Shizhongshan Grottoes, featuring 9th-century rock carvings that provide rare insight into the Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms.

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Historic Temples

Shaxi’s spiritual landscape is defined by its well-preserved Ming Dynasty architecture and a unique blend of religious traditions. This collection features the historic Xingjiao Temple, a rare 15th-century Buddhist complex, alongside Taoist pavilions like the Kuixing and Wenchang temples dedicated to literature and learning. The list also includes traditional Benzhu shrines, which represent the indigenous folk religion of the local Bai people, and serene nunneries nestled within the surrounding countryside and pear orchards.

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Shaxi — Map

Shaxi — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, May, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–19°
  • 0° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 18° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–21°
  • 2° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–28°
  • 9° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–31°
  • 12° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 28° · extremes 13°–32°
  • 16° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 14°–30°
  • 16° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 25° · extremes 12°–28°
  • 15° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–26°
  • 11° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–19°
  • 2° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 24 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Shaxi Old Stage
Walk
Xing jiao si da dian
Walk
Yujin Bridge

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