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Lijiang has daily flight between Kunming and other major cities in Yun Nan province; it also has 'direct' flight to Shanghai (via Kunming, stop for an hour) during the week. (Flight Kunming-Lijiang: RMB 420), Flight Lijiang-Shanghai (RMB 2,000).
One can take a taxi from Kunming, Dali, or Zhongdian, or take long distance (possible overnight sleeping bus). Taxi Lijiang-Dali (RMB 400), Bus RMB 50 (with A/C).
Across the intersection from Guan Fang Hotel, airport shuttle bus would take you to/from the Lijiang Airport for RMB 10 (Taxi around RMB 80).
Updated Nov 15, 2002
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Just wanted to point out that if you are low on time like I was you can certainly fly from Kunming to Lijiang. Back in 2001 it cost under $50 USD.
Otherwise, it's best to go by bus since there are dirt cheap. A word on warning on night bed-buses, try to travel w/ a partner since you'll end up sharing a bed.
Updated Sep 14, 2002
The sleeper bus to Jinghong takes about 19 hours (although I think we hit more traffic than usual). It cost 247RMB. It departs from the West Bus Station.
Updated Feb 28, 2010
The bus to Kunming takes about 8 hours and costs 158RMB. You will arrive in the Kunming South Station, pretty far out of town.
Written Feb 28, 2010
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Shuttle Bus 15 Yuan takes you into the main centre and about a 10-15 minute walk to the Old City.
Written Apr 13, 2009
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This is the direct bus I took from Walnut Grove to Lijiang.
Price: about 30 CNY
Time: around 11:30 a.m.
Updated Jul 20, 2006
Rent a bike costs 15 CNY per day. Deposit is about 300 CNY.
Written Jun 11, 2006
Rent a car (with a local driver) is a good mean to visit surrounding areas especially Lugu Lake and Shangri-la.
Best to make a group of 4 to get a good price. Usually 600 RMB for Lugo Lake (2 days).
Written Aug 23, 2005
During the rain season, rockyfall happens very often. Be careful.
Written Sep 30, 2004
It is always very wet and sliding in rain days, go there by airplane is the best choice.
Written Sep 30, 2004
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It is always very wet and sliding in rain days, go there by airplane is the best choice.
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