Beautiful. Outside of the main cities as a tourist you have to visit Lijiang! As a tourist it was easier for me as I toured with Chinese, however Lijiang was safe and welcoming.
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Aug. 25,2009 07:27
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Ms.SBasu(United Kingdom) said:
Hi there,
I was just wondering what was the cheapest way of getting to Lijiang from Beijing? I have a bit of time to travel. Thanks
Aug. 26,2009 22:54 Mr.Sandy replied:
You can only go by air. There is no train to Lijiang directly and it will take you too much time by train. It is over 38 hours to Kunming and then 6-8 hours by bus. The bus ticket is about 160RMB. If it is expensive to fly to Lijiang, flight to Kunming seems to be a bit cheaper.
sorry about that last posting!! We arrive in Tiger Leaping Gorge on September 7.
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Jul. 23,2009 15:01
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Ms.Smith(Canada) said:
I am going to Lijiang on September. I would like to know that small Inn is easy to book one day in advance before arriving in Lijiang. Do you have phone numbers to contact?
Thanks
Jul. 28,2009 04:10 Mr.Frank replied:
Actually, there are lots of home inn in the Old Town that you could lodge in one when you arrive in Lijiang.
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Jul. 26,2009 09:45
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Ms.Hetty(Indonesia) said:
I'm a traveller, please guide me to Li Jiang. I can speak mandarin but i don't know about Yunnan province. Please tell me the name of a nice decent hotel to stay and contact person for a personal tour guide. my email address is smilehetty@gmail.com
Thank you in advance
Jul. 28,2009 01:21 Mr.Shan replied:
Please don't worry that Mandarine has benn widely accepted in Yunnan. Are you asking for a hotel in Lijiang? If so, I think you could refer to this website's hotel list at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/lijiang-hotels.htm
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Apr. 26,2009 14:38
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Mr.Zubieta(USA) said:
My beautiful chinese wife and I spent our honeymoon there. Our hostel was clean and very inexpensive, centrally located in old town. I love this city, and will definetively will return there again. This town holds wonderful memories for my wife and I I highly recomend it.
Jul. 26,2009 09:42 Ms.Hetty(Indonesia) replied:
Hello sir, I'm a traveller and i can speak mandarin too. I would like to know how did get to Li Jiang ? and where did you stay when you were there?
WHICH PLACES ARE TOP 5 PLACES ACCORDING TO U IN LIJIANG? . THANKS
Jul. 11,2009 04:26 Ms.Vivian replied:
For my own, firstly should be the Old Town, actually all of the things in the town. The Naxi music and murals. I also like the local residence houses and these bars & cafe there. Well, the holy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain should not be missed~
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Jul. 10,2009 07:07
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Mrs.dong(dubai) said:
Hi:is safe travel to Kun ming and Li jiang now as there is earth quik?
Jul. 11,2009 04:23 Mr.Hank replied:
Please take it easy! Both of these two places are saft for traveling currently. Actually, summer is the hot tourism season in Yunnan.
19.
Jul. 7,2009 08:47
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Mrs.hellen(China) said:
I am so glad everybody like lijiang ,I have been to lijiang in last few month ,and i like the weather ,and enveroment ,i could forget everything unhappy and upset things .so I make a decision ,want to open a small Inn in there .Now my dream come true, my Inn name is sweat dream Inn . Hope everybody could come to my home .For the further information ,please plus my msn hellen29@hotmail.com .I could supply li jiang travel information and more details for my Inn picture . Welcome everyone
20.
Jun. 7,2009 05:16
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Ms.t said:
Is there a train to Lijiang ? I read that a railway to Lijiang was being built in 2006. Has it been colmpleted ? If yes to which places is Lijiang linked by train ? What is the best way to get there from either Shenzhen, Hong Kong on Guilin ? I know the flights are quite expensive so would like to get information on alternative forms of transport
Thanks
Jun. 8,2009 01:53 Ms.Jackie replied:
Hi, Ms.t. The railway hasn't been completed and it is expecting to be finished in the end of this year. At that time, passengers can get to Lijiang by train from Dali and Kunming.
You can get to Kunming by train or air at first and then change to buses to Lijiang. :)
Jun. 9,2009 00:46 Ms.t replied:
Thanks for the reply. Where is the nearest train station to Lijiang, and how long does the bus take from there ? How are the roads ?
Jun. 10,2009 01:14 Mr.Sam(CN) replied:
Hi, the nearest railway station is in Dali City, but it only has three trains to and from Kunming everyday. If you take bus from Kunming to Lijiang, it is about 10 hour. There are express bus departing from Kunming which is much comfortable relatively. From Dali to Lijiang, it is 4 hours.
Jun. 9,2009 15:08 Ms.Jackie replied:
The nearest railway station is located in Dali City, but the trains there only running between Dali and Kunming. So, you have to take train or flight to Kunming firstly.
As for bus, from Kunming to Lijiang, it is about 10 hours and from Dali to Lijiang, it is 4 hours.
Jun. 11,2009 01:01 Mr.t replied:
Thank you Ms. Jackie and Mr. Sam for the information. Are there flights to Dali and/or Lijiang from either Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guilin, or Wuhan ? How expensive are the flights ?
Jun. 11,2009 03:14 Mr.Sam replied:
As I know, Dali has lesser flights than Lijiang does. The flights to Dali mainly from Kunming and Guangzhou. Most Chinese cities have direct to Lijiang, such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen. It seems that no flight from HK, Guilin and Wuhan to Lijiang currently.
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May. 16,2009 05:13
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Mr.Terr(Canada) said:
I've been offered a position to oversee the construction a golf course adjacent to Jade Dragon at Snow Mountain, for a duration of 1 year. How would life be for a Canadian Expatriate? What is the social life like? Is there a present expat community? For someone who is really used to big city lights and a lot of action, will I get bored very quickly?
May. 20,2009 03:40 Ms.Cindy replied:
Generally speaking, that is a quiet place. Lijiang Old Town is especially favoed by expats from other country, so you can see many visitor fromforeign countries. Well, it has few people like you who will spend a whole year there. In the old town, there is a street full of night club and bars, as well as teahouse. The famous show Lijiang Impression directed by Zhang Yimou is amazing, of course you can see it so often, the ticket is not cheap. For the rest of the city, you can explore by yourself when you come here. Good day! :-)
22.
Apr. 24,2009 20:11
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Ms.lavigne(Canada) said:
Lijiang is a nice place,if you want to go there agian,My Lijiang's friend can help you!she is a little girl.and every kind.
23.
Apr. 11,2009 06:40
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Mr.Andy Chi(U. S.) said:
I was visitng the shopping strip at a winter night in December 2005. The scene of that night was so romantic that it really made me feel I was back to ancient Tang dynasty thru time machine. I have been roaming back to that place in my dream a couple times since then. If I am still writing about this city years after, you should know how much I love this city..
24.
Feb. 12,2009 05:13
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Mr.Myers(USA) said:
We stayed in Lijiang for one week and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the traditional ambience. Especially the small inn where we stayed. We stumbled upon it and by luck were able to get a room by the stream. It was decorated with traditional furniture and Yunnan style art. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We hope to go back again. If you're in Lijiang check out this place. It's called Shi Shang Liu Quan (Flowing Pebble Stream Inn). It's on Ren Li Lu near Ju Bao Jie. Around the corner they have another inn that is especially for couples called Ke Xin Xiao Zhu (Sweetheart Inn). It's very romantic and private. It's a pity we couldn't stay there but it's always booked. We hope to return next year.
Feb. 25,2009 01:51 Mr.hew(ma;aysia) replied:
hi mr. myers, i am on this site looking for reco for hotel. thanks for your note, i hope to find it.
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Travelers' Voices on Lijiang (24)
11.
Sep. 12,2009 20:57 Reply
Mr.Tobin(Australia) said:
Beautiful. Outside of the main cities as a tourist you have to visit Lijiang!
As a tourist it was easier for me as I toured with Chinese, however Lijiang was safe and welcoming.
12.
Aug. 25,2009 07:27 Reply
Ms.SBasu(United Kingdom) said:
Hi there,
I was just wondering what was the cheapest way of getting to Lijiang from Beijing? I have a bit of time to travel. Thanks
Aug. 26,2009 22:54
Mr.Sandy replied:
You can only go by air. There is no train to Lijiang directly and it will take you too much time by train. It is over 38 hours to Kunming and then 6-8 hours by bus. The bus ticket is about 160RMB. If it is expensive to fly to Lijiang, flight to Kunming seems to be a bit cheaper.
13.
Aug. 25,2009 03:21 Reply
FATMANGO said:
sorry about that last posting!! We arrive in Tiger Leaping Gorge on September 7.
14.
Jul. 23,2009 15:01 Reply
Ms.Smith(Canada) said:
I am going to Lijiang on September. I would like to know that small Inn is easy to book one day in advance before arriving in Lijiang. Do you have phone numbers to contact?
Thanks
Jul. 28,2009 04:10
Mr.Frank replied:
Actually, there are lots of home inn in the Old Town that you could lodge in one when you arrive in Lijiang.
15.
Jul. 26,2009 09:45 Reply
Ms.Hetty(Indonesia) said:
I'm a traveller, please guide me to Li Jiang. I can speak mandarin but i don't know about Yunnan province. Please tell me the name of a nice decent hotel to stay and contact person for a personal tour guide. my email address is smilehetty@gmail.com
Thank you in advance
Jul. 28,2009 01:21
Mr.Shan replied:
Please don't worry that Mandarine has benn widely accepted in Yunnan. Are you asking for a hotel in Lijiang? If so, I think you could refer to this website's hotel list at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/lijiang-hotels.htm
16.
Apr. 26,2009 14:38 Reply
Mr.Zubieta(USA) said:
My beautiful chinese wife and I spent our honeymoon there.
Our hostel was clean and very inexpensive, centrally located in old town.
I love this city, and will definetively will return there again.
This town holds wonderful memories for my wife and I
I highly recomend it.
Jul. 26,2009 09:42
Ms.Hetty(Indonesia) replied:
Hello sir,
I'm a traveller and i can speak mandarin too. I would like to know how did get to Li Jiang ? and where did you stay when you were there?
Thank you for your help
17.
Jul. 10,2009 02:42 Reply
Mr.AMARPRITAM007(India) said:
WHICH PLACES ARE TOP 5 PLACES ACCORDING TO U IN LIJIANG? . THANKS
Jul. 11,2009 04:26
Ms.Vivian replied:
For my own, firstly should be the Old Town, actually all of the things in the town. The Naxi music and murals. I also like the local residence houses and these bars & cafe there. Well, the holy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain should not be missed~
18.
Jul. 10,2009 07:07 Reply
Mrs.dong(dubai) said:
Hi:is safe travel to Kun ming and Li jiang now as there is earth quik?
Jul. 11,2009 04:23
Mr.Hank replied:
Please take it easy! Both of these two places are saft for traveling currently. Actually, summer is the hot tourism season in Yunnan.
19.
Jul. 7,2009 08:47 Reply
Mrs.hellen(China) said:
I am so glad everybody like lijiang ,I have been to lijiang in last few month ,and i like the weather ,and enveroment ,i could forget everything unhappy and upset things .so I make a decision ,want to open a small Inn in there .Now my dream come true, my Inn name is sweat dream Inn . Hope everybody could come to my home .For the further information ,please plus my msn hellen29@hotmail.com .I could supply li jiang travel information and more details for my Inn picture . Welcome everyone
20.
Jun. 7,2009 05:16 Reply
Ms.t said:
Is there a train to Lijiang ? I read that a railway to Lijiang was being built in 2006. Has it been colmpleted ? If yes to which places is Lijiang linked by train ?
What is the best way to get there from either Shenzhen, Hong Kong on Guilin ?
I know the flights are quite expensive so would like to get information on alternative forms of transport
Thanks
Jun. 8,2009 01:53
Ms.Jackie replied:
Hi, Ms.t. The railway hasn't been completed and it is expecting to be finished in the end of this year. At that time, passengers can get to Lijiang by train from Dali and Kunming.
You can get to Kunming by train or air at first and then change to buses to Lijiang. :)
Jun. 9,2009 00:46
Ms.t replied:
Thanks for the reply.
Where is the nearest train station to Lijiang, and how long does the bus take from there ? How are the roads ?
Jun. 10,2009 01:14
Mr.Sam(CN) replied:
Hi, the nearest railway station is in Dali City, but it only has three trains to and from Kunming everyday.
If you take bus from Kunming to Lijiang, it is about 10 hour. There are express bus departing from Kunming which is much comfortable relatively. From Dali to Lijiang, it is 4 hours.
Jun. 9,2009 15:08
Ms.Jackie replied:
The nearest railway station is located in Dali City, but the trains there only running between Dali and Kunming. So, you have to take train or flight to Kunming firstly.
As for bus, from Kunming to Lijiang, it is about 10 hours and from Dali to Lijiang, it is 4 hours.
Jun. 11,2009 01:01
Mr.t replied:
Thank you Ms. Jackie and Mr. Sam for the information.
Are there flights to Dali and/or Lijiang from either Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guilin, or Wuhan ? How expensive are the flights ?
Jun. 11,2009 03:14
Mr.Sam replied:
As I know, Dali has lesser flights than Lijiang does. The flights to Dali mainly from Kunming and Guangzhou. Most Chinese cities have direct to Lijiang, such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen. It seems that no flight from HK, Guilin and Wuhan to Lijiang currently.
21.
May. 16,2009 05:13 Reply
Mr.Terr(Canada) said:
I've been offered a position to oversee the construction a golf course adjacent to Jade Dragon at Snow Mountain, for a duration of 1 year. How would life be for a Canadian Expatriate? What is the social life like? Is there a present expat community? For someone who is really used to big city lights and a lot of action, will I get bored very quickly?
May. 20,2009 03:40
Ms.Cindy replied:
Generally speaking, that is a quiet place. Lijiang Old Town is especially favoed by expats from other country, so you can see many visitor fromforeign countries. Well, it has few people like you who will spend a whole year there. In the old town, there is a street full of night club and bars, as well as teahouse. The famous show Lijiang Impression directed by Zhang Yimou is amazing, of course you can see it so often, the ticket is not cheap. For the rest of the city, you can explore by yourself when you come here. Good day! :-)
22.
Apr. 24,2009 20:11 Reply
Ms.lavigne(Canada) said:
Lijiang is a nice place,if you want to go there agian,My Lijiang's friend can help you!she is a little girl.and every kind.
23.
Apr. 11,2009 06:40 Reply
Mr.Andy Chi(U. S.) said:
I was visitng the shopping strip at a winter night in December 2005. The scene of that night was so romantic that it really made me feel I was back to ancient Tang dynasty thru time machine. I have been roaming back to that place in my dream a couple times since then. If I am still writing about this city years after, you should know how much I love this city..
24.
Feb. 12,2009 05:13 Reply
Mr.Myers(USA) said:
We stayed in Lijiang for one week and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the traditional ambience. Especially the small inn where we stayed. We stumbled upon it and by luck were able to get a room by the stream. It was decorated with traditional furniture and Yunnan style art. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We hope to go back again. If you're in Lijiang check out this place. It's called Shi Shang Liu Quan (Flowing Pebble Stream Inn). It's on Ren Li Lu near Ju Bao Jie. Around the corner they have another inn that is especially for couples called Ke Xin Xiao Zhu (Sweetheart Inn). It's very romantic and private. It's a pity we couldn't stay there but it's always booked. We hope to return next year.
Feb. 25,2009 01:51
Mr.hew(ma;aysia) replied:
hi mr. myers, i am on this site looking for reco for hotel. thanks for your note, i hope to find it.