The small town of Shaxi has long been prosperous from the ancient trade between Tibet and China, primarily in tea and horses. Many of the original buildings remain, un-gentrified and utterly charming.
Also surviving intact is the 1000 year old Shibao Si. A complex of caves and grottoes adorned with intricate carvings of Buddhist imagery created by the Bai people.
As if this genuine cultural find wasn't enough to dazzle, a troupe of rare golden hair monkeys was on hand to entertain us as we explored the nooks and crannies of one of our favourite places in China.
Also surviving intact is the 1000 year old Shibao Si. A complex of caves and grottoes adorned with intricate carvings of Buddhist imagery created by the Bai people. 
As if this genuine cultural find wasn't enough to dazzle, a troupe of rare golden hair monkeys was on hand to entertain us as we explored the nooks and crannies of one of our favourite places in China. 
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