He Shixiu, highly skilled self-taught doctor who has spent all his life researching herbs and curing people. [Photo courtesy of sina.com]

Just next to Shali Book House is Doctor He's house. The 88-year-old expert invited us to drink one of his cure-all herb teas and told us numerous stories about how he cured countless patients at home and abroad.

The gate of the town of Baisha. [Photo courtesy of sina.com]

Bidding farewell to Doctor He, I strolled around and enjoy the perfect sunshine at noon in the town of Baisha. Although there are not many famous scenic spots, I was still impressed by the easy life local residents are living, and their attitude as well. The world here is as pure as the melted snow water, as clear as the sky.