Snow Mountain, Clear Spring, Ancient Town—Shuhe

Author: Pan Hongyi (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The ancient town of Shuhe in Qingquan is nestled at the foot of the sacred Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is one of the earliest settlements of the Naxi people in Lijiang. In Naxi language, Shuhe is called "Shao Wu," named after its backdrop, the Juba Mountain, which resembles a piled-up treasure. Thus, Shuhe is also known as "Village at the Foot of the High Mountains." The ancient Shuhe has walked through the long history, weathered the winds and rains of time, leaving behind layers of dust and stories passed down through generations. Whether it's the mythological legends of "Sanduo" or the touching stories of "suicide in love"; whether it's the romantic tales along the tea-horse road or the legendary stories of promoting education and learning; these legends and stories are the culture formed by Shuhe in the course of history. History has become history, and culture has become a legacy of history. The long river of history will continue to flow, the forms of society will continue to evolve, the connotation of culture will continue to expand, and Shuhe will continue to develop.