Shuhe Ancient Town has an old-fashioned charm. Photo: ImagineChina

The Impressions Lijiang show was produced with 500 actors by Zhang Yimou, who was inspired by the region's beauty when he filmed Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles. Photo: Winnie Chung

Premium tea is served in Shuhe. Photo: Winnie Chung

Shuhe Ancient Town offers a relaxing detour. Photo: Winnie Chung

The local Naxi people's hieroglyphics area highlight of Shuhe. Photo: Winnie Chung

Peace offering

Shuhe Ancient Town offers a relaxing diversion from bustling Lijiang, writes Winnie Chung

Winnie Chung

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Published: 12:00am, 12 Mar, 2013

Updated: 6:18pm, 11 Mar, 2013

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Shuhe Ancient Town has an old-fashioned charm. Photo: ImagineChina

The Impressions Lijiang show was produced with 500 actors by Zhang Yimou, who was inspired by the region's beauty when he filmed Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles. Photo: Winnie Chung

Premium tea is served in Shuhe. Photo: Winnie Chung

Shuhe Ancient Town offers a relaxing detour. Photo: Winnie Chung

The local Naxi people's hieroglyphics area highlight of Shuhe. Photo: Winnie Chung

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