With thousands of years of history behind it, the tea-horse ancient road -- like a big corridor connecting various nationalities -- has developed the local economy, stimulated the commodity markets in communities, and promoted the development of border trade as well. It has promoted agriculture and the raising of animals while at the same time providing a source of enjoyment for local art, religion, culture, and ideologies. It has helped many in the nation obtain unprecedented prosperity and development.

 Important Towns along the Tea-horse Ancient Road

Puer -- hometown of Puer tea with a long history.

Xiaguan ( Dali)-a main processing and collection center for tea .

Jianchuan-bazaar on the tea and horse ancient road.

Shaxi Sideng: the only surviving bazaar.

Lijiang-the most famous distribution center on the road.

Deqin-The last road station within the boundaries of Yunnan

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