The experience
A 7-day journey linking Shaxi Ancient Town, Jianchuan and Wase Little Putuo, with time for the places between the headline sights.
Shaxi in Jianchuan County preserves a former Tea Horse Road trading centre, with Sideng Square, Xingjiao Temple and Yujin Bridge.
Jianchuan is known for its historic town, Bai woodcarving traditions and routes onward to Shaxi and Shibaoshan.
Little Putuo is a small temple island near Wase on Erhai's eastern shore, viewed against the open lake and distant mountains.
Your route: Shaxi → Jianchuan → Wase. The final proposal confirms each transfer and overnight base.
This is a suggested itinerary. The order can be adjusted around your arrival time, walking preferences and confirmed access, with a personal quotation before you book.
Your day-by-day journey
Day 1 — Shaxi Ancient Town: Sideng Square
Morning: Make Sideng Square the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Shaxi Ancient Town without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Suggested overnight base: Shaxi. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 2 — Shaxi Ancient Town: Xingjiao Temple setting
Morning: Explore Xingjiao Temple setting with time to notice the setting and architectural detail. Keep the visit quiet and follow the guidance for worship areas and photography.
Later in the day: Explore Yujin Bridge at walking pace, with room for questions and everyday discoveries along the way.
Suggested overnight base: Shaxi. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 3 — Shaxi to Jianchuan
Continue from Shaxi towards Jianchuan using the transfers and final approach agreed for your route. Allow time for the journey, comfortable breaks and settling into a new base.
If arrival time allows, take a gentle orientation near your accommodation. The main Jianchuan visit follows on the next day, so there is no need to rush a distant attraction after the drive.
Suggested overnight base: Jianchuan. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 4 — Jianchuan: Jianchuan old streets
Morning: Take a closer look at Jianchuan old streets, connecting the visible details with the story of Jianchuan.
Suggested overnight base: Jianchuan. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 5 — Jianchuan: Bai woodcarving
Morning: Make Bai woodcarving the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Jianchuan without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Later in the day: Make Shaxi connections the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Jianchuan without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Suggested overnight base: Jianchuan. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 6 — Jianchuan to Wase
Continue from Jianchuan towards Wase using the transfers and final approach agreed for your route. Allow time for the journey, comfortable breaks and settling into a new base.
If arrival time allows, take a gentle orientation near your accommodation. The main Wase Little Putuo visit follows on the next day, so there is no need to rush a distant attraction after the drive.
Suggested overnight base: Wase. The named property and room type are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 7 — Wase Little Putuo: Temple-island viewpoint
Morning: Explore Temple-island viewpoint with time to notice the setting and architectural detail. Keep the visit quiet and follow the guidance for worship areas and photography.
Later in the day: Spend time around Wase shore streets, using public paths and viewpoints to appreciate the setting. Water activities are an optional addition only when the relevant service and conditions are confirmed.
To round off the visit: Make Erhai panorama the focus of this part of the visit. Leave time to look closely, ask questions and enjoy Wase Little Putuo without fitting in an unrelated detour.
Finish in Wase. Your onward arrangements are confirmed with the final proposal.
Travel details
Getting here and getting around
The sightseeing plan starts in Shaxi and finishes in Wase. Agree your arrival station, airport or hotel before booking; these meeting points are not interchangeable. Local attraction and village access is by the road and visitor routes confirmed for your dates.
Your proposal should list each road stage, the actual overnight base and any scenic-area transport. Drive times depend on the route and conditions, so avoid adding a tight flight or rail connection after a remote visit.
When to travel
Spring and autumn are good planning windows for basin walks. Expect wetter conditions in summer and cooler mornings and wind in winter.
Stays and meals
This 7-day plan allows for 6 overnight stays: Shaxi (2 nights); Jianchuan (3 nights); Wase (1 night). These are suggested bases, subject to the agreed route and property availability.
Choose your preferred accommodation style and room configuration before a quotation is prepared. Breakfasts, other meals and dietary requests are itemised, with time for local food where it fits the day.
What your quotation covers
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the guide, agreed transfers, admission tickets, scenic-area transport, accommodation and meals you want included. A suggested experience is confirmed only when it appears in the final proposal.
International and onward travel, optional activities, personal purchases and unlisted meals are additional unless expressly included. Your dates, group size, room choices and service level determine the quotation; no fixed package price is implied.
Useful to know before you go
- Shaxi Ancient Town: Shaxi is inland between Dali and Lijiang, so allow a separate road transfer.
- Jianchuan: Arrange workshop visits with an operating studio rather than assuming all workshops admit visitors.
- Wase Little Putuo: Island access and boats are locally managed; shoreline viewing is an alternative.
Your questions, answered
Who does this journey suit?
This route suits curious travellers who prefer time to explore a place at walking pace. Families and mixed-age groups can request shorter visits and more breaks when planning their trip.
Can we change the pace or add another place?
Yes. Start with this 7-day outline and tell us which stops matter most. Extra places may need another day or a different overnight base; the final itinerary will show any change to transfers and nights.
What should we send with an enquiry?
Include your travel dates, number of travellers, children’s ages if relevant, arrival and departure points, accommodation preference and any access or dietary needs. The form below already identifies this journey.
Explore Shaxi Ancient Town · Explore Jianchuan · Explore Wase Little Putuo
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