Shuhe River is next to it, which is more simple and peaceful and closer. Shuhe is called "Shaowu" in Naxi, which means "village under the peak". It is an important part of the ancient city of world cultural heritage.

Shuhe is also one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Bazi. It is also an important market town that is well-preserved on the site of the city. It is also a living specimen of the transition of Naxi ancestors from agricultural civilization to commercial civilization. It is a model of market town construction formed by opening up to the outside world and horse gang activities.

Peaceful ancient city and starry sky

Walking in this small town, you will see a more realistic look of the ancient city. The earth wall, stone street, and big stone bridge are so original. At the same time, this ancient town is vibrant. On the Little Paris Bar Street, you can taste delicious food and wine while watching passers-by rush.

Of course, the greatest attraction for me was the starry sky. That night, there were stars within reach and the towering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The scene at that time was a shocking beauty that will never be forgotten in my life.

From the back mountain, you can see all over the country and in the distance

[Preparation before departure]

1。Regarding local transportation: Some buses that wait for passengers on the street also have fixed departure times (such as the Lugu Lake special line bus, which is not appropriate to say black cars). Basically, those that collect passengers on the street are black cars. Push consumption on the road may even make you check out the booked inn and stay at his house

2。About bank cards and cash: There are many banks in Heshe, and ATMs are also very convenient, so you don't need to bring too much cash. Hua Xia Bank and Guangdong Bank both have global ATM cash withdrawals free of handling fees. We recommend Guangdong Bank's Guangdong Card, mainly for unlimited number of times without handling fees, which feels much more convenient than Hua Xia Bank. Nanyue Bank is a welfare for children, and Changsha has also opened a new branch.

3。About group tours: Wait, don't try to get cheap. What a 10-yuan tour can be directly ignored. I suggest you go and inquire about the tickets and fares first. If the group fare quoted is lower than the combined ticket fare, you can't believe it. Don't take chances. There is no such good thing at all. In this kind of place, you can follow a pure entertainment group for around a hundred yuan.

4。About shopping: It is recommended to look and ask more questions in the first two days. Reconnaissance first, inquire about all aspects of intelligence, and purchase them in a unified manner the day before leaving. Generally, Shuhe's products are cheaper than Dayan's products, and many shawls and jewelry are made in Yiwu. Many of the silverware in Shuhe is adulterated, so don't buy too expensive things. It's okay to buy some gadgets as souvenirs.

5。About accommodation: There are thousands of inns in the ancient city, with prices ranging from tens to thousands of yuan. It is recommended to book in advance, and you can make reservations on all major group buying websites. If you want to find a room after arriving, it is not impossible, but the ancient cities of Lijiang and Shuhe are stone roads. Whether you are hauling a suitcase or carrying a big bag, it is very difficult.

6。Other precautions: Be sure to pay attention to sun protection and moisturizing, and don't forget to bring lipstick, it's really dry; bring more clothes, because the weather changes a lot, and it's winter when it rains; never wear high heels. The ancient city is full of stone roads, unless you want to sprainate your ankle. Pull the trolley box aside too. How should I tow it on a stone road? Do you plan to carry the box or do you want two people to carry the box?

From the bus terminal, we took a taxi directly to Shuhe. The journey was about 20 minutes. We appreciated the getting closer and closer along the way, and just watched and arrived. Shuhe is relatively small in area and does not have as many commercial streets. What is important is that there are not so many people.

We were staying at an inn in Shuhe. The courtyard was not big but very comfortable. It's like the warmth and comfort of my own home. After packing our luggage, we walked freely through the streets made of stone slabs. Some people also chose to ride horses. Of course, the first thing here was to apply sunscreen! Because the air on the plateau is clean and the ultraviolet rays are particularly strong, don't get sunburned by just basking in the sun.

The ancient city of Shuhe under the protection of Yulong Snow Mountain

After shopping, I went back to the inn to have tea and chat until after ten o'clock. I took out my equipment and walked to the ancient town. Many of the lights in the town were turned off, which was very good for watching the stars. Set up a tripod and keep taking pictures crazily on the big stone bridge.

I am on the big stone bridge, let's take the stars together

The next day, the owner of the inn enthusiastically took us to the back mountain, where we could see a panoramic view of Lijiang and Shuhe River. He also pointed out to us that there was a large pear tree on the back mountain, but it was winter at that time, and it was all branches and there were pears on the trees.

The prayer flag on the back mountain

The boss told us that if we are in a bad mood, we should come to the back mountain and look up at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. In just a while, all our troubles will be forgotten. Perhaps this was the reason why he chose Shuhe.

At night, you must find a specialty food restaurant. While eating delicious food, listening to music, enjoying the scenery, and ordering a little wine. It is really a kind of enjoyment of life. The evenings in Shuhe are not as noisy as Dayan Ancient City. So lively. It's more of a petty bourgeois life, with a very slow pace. This time we went to the most famous restaurant in Lijiang, which was frequented by celebrities. The restaurant was next to a small street and the door was filled with many flowers. The restaurant was on two floors and the second floor. There is also a viewing balcony. If you are lucky, you can sit on the balcony. It's really a kind of enjoyment! The dishes are good, delicious and affordable. It is a recommended specialty restaurant!

Soft lights in Shuhe Ancient Town at night

Looking at the snowy mountains, I really feel an indescribable sense of peace and holiness. For thousands of years, she has watched the earth change. What kind of power is that?

The Moon in Shuhe Ancient City

The "" in Shuhe "is one of the" attractions ". In fact, I think the attraction in Shuhe is the feeling of tranquility it gives and the overall atmosphere. We only came over to take a photo when we passed by and went to Aunt Nasu Baozi's house. The water is clear and there are many fish. But it is said that the local people do not eat it.

The earth walls and green leaves in the sun are beautiful in tranquility. Just like Shuhe.

In Little Paris, also known as the Bar Street in Shuhe, there are many resident singers, often one concert after another.

[Several good places to watch stars in Shuhe]

[Accommodation]

There are many inns in Shuhe. Winter is the off-season, and the room prices are not too expensive. After arriving there, you can find an inn slowly in time. Of course, you can also make a reservation through the Internet. Many inns provide airport pick-up services.

Cute cat in the inn

Lazy dog

Soft water grass in Jiuding Longtan

Umbrella in the yard of Shuhe Inn

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain under the starry sky