tea-horse-road
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yunnanShaxi Ancient Village Yunnan: The Forgotten Tea Horse Road Market Town
Discover Shaxi in Yunnan's Jianchuan County — a perfectly preserved Tang-Qing dynasty market town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, with a Friday bazaar that has operated continuously for 1,300 years, Bai minority culture, and the most authentic rural atmosphere in Yunnan untouched by mass tourism.
Updated May 2026
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chinaChina Long-Distance Walking Routes: The Great Wall, Sichuan to Tibet & Beyond
Plan a multi-day walk in China — the increasingly popular unrestored Great Wall sections in Hebei, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway's parallel trekking routes, the ancient Tea Horse Road footpaths through Yunnan, the Camino-style pilgrim circuit of Wutai Mountain, and the practical information for independent long-distance walking in China.
Updated May 2026
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Ya'an Sichuan Guide 2026: Giant Panda Breeding Base, Rainforest & Tea Horse Road Heritage
Ya'an sits at the junction of the Sichuan Basin and the Tibetan Plateau — a city of extraordinary rainfall, wild giant pandas, the ancient Tea Horse Road trade route and some of Sichuan's most dramatic scenery. This 2026 guide covers the Bifengxia Panda Base, the Erlang Mountain road, Shangri-La Corridor, local food and transport from Chengdu.
Updated May 2026
Read →Pu'er Tea Culture Yunnan Guide 2026: Tea Horse Road, Ancient Plantations & Tasting Experiences
Journey into the heart of Pu'er tea country in southern Yunnan, where ancient tea trees older than the Ming Dynasty still produce some of the world's most sought-after leaves. This 2026 guide traces the legendary Tea Horse Road, visits centuries-old plantations in Xishuangbanna and Lincang, explains how to taste and buy Pu'er tea like an expert, and provides practical advice on transport, accommodation, and immersive tea experiences that go far beyond the typical tourist trail.
Updated May 2026
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