Discover Sideng Street

Discover Sideng Street

Sideng is Shaxi's historic market core, where a theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and adjoining lanes recall Tea Horse Road exchange. Background references: China Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Dali heritage route · Dali heritage and landscape guide

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Discover Sideng Street

Getting to know Sideng Street

Sideng is Shaxi's historic market core, where a theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and adjoining lanes recall Tea Horse Road exchange.

Sideng Square

Sideng Square is one focus for a visit to Sideng Street. Sideng is Shaxi's historic market core, where a theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and adjoining lanes recall Tea Horse Road exchange. Choose public visitor areas and give this part of the journey enough time rather than fitting it between distant stops.

Historic theatre stage

A closer look at Sideng Street can include historic theatre stage. Market activity varies by day; confirm the local market schedule before building a visit around it. A local host or guide can help explain the setting without rushing through it.

Market lanes

Market lanes adds another perspective on Sideng Street. Sideng is Shaxi's historic market core, where a theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and adjoining lanes recall Tea Horse Road exchange. Keep time for observation, photographs and a meal in the local area.

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