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How to Travel between Lijiang and Shangri-La

It is about 115km (70mi) between Lijiang and Shangri-La. To travel between, the best way is to take Lijiang - Shangri-la high speed train, taking only 1.5 hours and CNY49 for a second class seat. The long-distance bus takes 2.5 hours and CNY80-88.

How to Travel from Lijiang to Shangri-La

1. Fastest Lijiang - Shangri-La Bullet Train: 1.5h; from CNY49

Train No.	C441, C123
Ticket Price	CNY49/63 for Second Class Seat CNY78/100 for First Class Seat CNY170/219 for Business Class Seat
Duration	about 1.5h
Departure time	08:00, 15:33
Dep. - Arr.	Lijiang Railway Station - Shangri-la Railway Station

2. Alternative Choice: Lijiang - Shangri-La Long-Distance Bus

Route	Timetable	Fare
Lijiang Bus Station - Shangri-la Bus Station	08:10, 08:50, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 18:00	CNY 80
South Gate of Lijiang Ancient Town	07:50, 08:50, 09:00, 10:10, 11:10	CNY 88
North Gate of Lijiang Ancient Town	09:10, 10:20, 11:20	CNY 88

Note: The duration is about 2 hours.

How to Travel from Shangri-La to Lijiang

1. Best Shangri-La - Lijiang Bullet Train: 1.5h; from CNY56

Train No.	C120, C380, C124
Ticket Price	CNY56/63 for Second Class Seat CNY89/100 for First Class Seat CNY194/219 for Business Class Seat
Duration	about 1.5h
Departure time	10:30, 13:38, 17:50
Dep. - Arr.	Shangri-la Railway Station - Lijiang Railway Station

2. Shangri-la - Lijiang Long-Distance Bus

Route	Timetable	Fare
Shangri-la Bus Station - Lijiang Bus Station	08:20, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 18:20	CNY 75 / 79
Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang Bus Station	13:20	CNY 40

How to Get from Shangri-La Railway Station to Attractions

To Dukezong Ancient Town

Located on the east of Shangri-la Railway Station, Dukezong Ancient Town can be reached easily by foot. The walk may take you about half an hour. You can find restaurants, hotels, artworks stores in the city.

To Sonzanlin Monastery

From the east gate of the town, passengers can take Shangri-La Bus No. 3 to another attraction, Songzanlin Monastery, which takes about one hour and costs CNY 2.

How to Get from Shangri-La to Lijiang Old Town

1. Bullet Train + City Bus: 2.5h; CNY 58-65

1. Take a Shangri-la - Lijiang Train, taking CNY 56 / 63.
2. Take City Bus No. 18 at the railway station and get off at Bailong Square, taking about one hour and CNY 2.

2. Long-distance Bus + City Bus: 3h; CNY82

1. Take a long-distance bus to Lijiang Bus Station, taking 2.5 hours and CNY 80.
2. Take City Bus No. 12 at the bus station to Nanmenjie stop, taking 20 minutes and CNY 2.

- Last updated on Feb. 06, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel between Lijiang and Shangri-La

Asked by paopao from THAILAND | Jul. 09, 2023 21:42

Are there any high speed trains from Lijiang to Shangri-La?

Not sure at present 2023, any high speed trains from Lijiang to Shangri-La

Answers (2)

Answered by Leo | Jul. 09, 2023 23:27

No, there isn'y any yet. It is reported that the high speed trains will be in service by the end of 2023.

Answered by Faiz | Feb. 06, 2024 17:25

yes now got already just opened