ShaXi

Location Overview — ShaXi

Part of the historic Tea- Horse Road, ShaXi has plenty of history, culture and some stunning scenery to offer. The Focus of this program is on cultural exploration and a variety of activities that allow participants first hand experiences of the area. Some of the activities can be demanding, but rewarding at the same time. While here, we encourage participants to try an automobile free lifestyle for the 3 days of activities and participate in the daily life of local communities.

Available Program Styles

Try

All age groups

  • All available activities *

Focus

All age groups

  • Focus activities *
  • Hiking & Camping
  • Language Skills
  • Service Learning

Master

> Year 10/ Grade 9

  • Master activities*
  • Language Skills
  • Service learning

Available Activities

Agricultural experience

Cooking School

Hiking

Biking

Service projects

* the season and weather may affect variety and availability of activities

Food and Accommodation

Catered food - ShaXi food is delicious, with many of the dishes based on potato, beef, mushrooms and dairy. While the participants will experience local flavour, Karst Climber will ensure every meal has some dishes everyone is familiar with. Breakfasts are a mix of local food and western friendly supplements to ensure a good start to the day.

The Pear Orchard Temple cooking school is teaching vegetarian style cooking, specific to temple lifestyle in the area.

Accommodation for the ShaXi program is recommended at a local ShaXi Old Town Hotel. ShaXi hotels are simple and clean and offer all the conditions for a comfortable stay for the week. Pedestrian areas in the Old Town and eating establishments are within walking distance.

Transportation

LiJiang Airport - driving time from closest airport - 2 -2,5 hours.

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