Shaxi is a secluded pristine valley located halfway between Dali and Lijiang and for centuries was an important trading center linking Yunnan and Tibet on the ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road.
Located in the core conservation area of the ancient town Shaxi, Cato's Inn was renovated from a traditional courtyard of Bai nationality, providing modern hostel facilities and services. Every room has ancient style furniture and wood floor. There is a big terrace with a good view. Opened in 2012, the hotel has 8 rooms spread over 2 floors.
The Shaxi Old Theatre Inn (the former Dragonfly Guesthouse) is a converted schoolhouse building with just five guest rooms, each with a cosy western en suite, slate tile rain shower, and large clerestory windows to soak up that warm winter sun. The centerpiece is the fully restored temple theater building. With its expansive views across the rice fields, this is the ideal location to relax on the front terrace with a Yunnan coffee, and watch the sun sink slowly behind the Hengduan Mountains.
Hotel Description
The ancient market town of Shaxi is the perfect spot for a quiet getaway from the busy tourist destinations of Lijiang and Dali. Make sure to be there on a Friday to experience one of the biggest and most interesting markets of Yunnan.
