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FreeCloud Says: An old bridge, also with a toll of RMB 2 to cross it for visitors.Details later.
FreeCloud Says: A huge stone drum (shi2 gu3) with ancient scripts carved on decribing the history of the town/village.It is located in a pavillion within a small Naxi courtyard. Admission: RMB 2 (a quater of US$).From this courtyard, one can also see the nearby narrow alleys and houses, and...
FreeCloud Says: Many old, among many ran down, Naxi houses remain in the village.Photos later.
FreeCloud Says: The most practical mode to explore around Shi Gu is to walk. The town/village is scattered around a small hill, streets/alleys are narrow.
FreeCloud Says: Taking a long distance bus from Lijiang, or hire a taxi for the day, or join a daily packaged tour. The scenery along the road is beautiful, with snow mountain in the far background (if you are lucky to see it, most likely to be seen in winter months or early spring and late...
First Bend of the Yangtze River
FreeCloud Says: It is claimed to be the first bend of Yangtze River. The Yangtze River indeed makes a big U-shape bend here in front of the Shi Gu town territory. The bend is big, no way can one take a photo without climbing up to the hilltop nearby (not easy to access).As usual, a stone...
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Many old, among many ran down, Naxi houses remain in the village.Photos later.
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Shi Gu - Stone Drum Village/Town
Shi2 Gu3 is a small town, or more likely, a village, located right at the so-called 'first bend of Yangtze River', where Naxi people live. It has many old, yet, not well preserved houses. Coming to...
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