Tucked away along the colorful commercial street shops is the "RenHeChang," the largest ancient caravan-trading firm. Now it's just a quiet little courtyard, but decades ago it was perpetually busy. This is the place where different merchants would bargain tea stocks and patiently negotiate the best deal to transport them along the Tea-Horse Caravan Trail.

Hosting more than 1000 years of history, you can explore the heritage trail where you will learn facts like why Tibetans were such tea lovers or how a single Buddhist statue can actually symbolize four different religious beliefs. Located by the old town of Shuhe, it also shelters the heritage of many craftsmanship disciplines for Lijiang.

With their exquisite strokes and charming colored pastels, these historic paintings are recognized throughout the world as genuine cultural gems. The Naxis are wise people, and their interpretations of art and calligraphy are overwhelmingly imaginative. Their art works showcase years and years of civilization and beliefs, and viewing one will touch your heart.

Where a caravan passes, a road is made. Lijiang was born from these trails scattering along mountain cliffs. Just follow them and you can get to the famous Sifang Street, an open plaza for caravaneer and trading exchange.