Introduction to Sideng Street: In 2001, Sideng Street in Shaxi was selected by the World Monumental Foundation (WMF) into the list of 101 world endangered architectural heritage worthy of attention in 2002. The directory states: "China's Shaxi (Sideng Street) area is the only surviving market on the Tea Horse Road. There are intact theaters, hotels, temples, and village gates, making this market that connects Tibet and South Asia quite complete. ”