Shaxi’s Laomadian Lodge, an “Inn for Old Horses”, is a traditional courtyard hotel that historically served as lodging for travelers on the Tea-Horse Caravan Road. Built in traditional Bai style in the center of Shaxi, the Laomadian Lodge features nine standard rooms with private bathrooms and three dormitories with shared bathrooms. Also on site are three courtyards, six shops, a restaurant, bar, and a tea house.