Feifengshan Mountain in Yangbi County is one of the Best Tourist Attractions and Top Things to Do when travel to Dali, it introduces the main scenic spots, address, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Feifengshan Mountain in Yangbi County(漾濞飞凤山).
Chinese Name: 漾濞飞凤山
English Name: Feifengshan Mountain in Yangbi County, Dali

Location:

Brief Introduction

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport(IATA：LJG，ICAO：ZPLJ) is located in Qihe Town(七河镇), Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China. It is a civil transport airport, belonging to national first-class port. It is the “civilized airport” in southwest China, and is the second largest airport in Yunnan, the hub airport of Yunnan regional tourism, as well as is the third international airport after Kunming Changshui International Airport and Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport. According to information on the airport’s official website in August 2017, the airfield area is 4D, the runway is 3000 meters long, and it can provide Boeing 767, Airbus 330 and other planes for takeoffs and landings. There are 19 aircraft stands, 33000 square meters of domestic terminal buildings and 5300 square meters of international terminal buildings. The airport is about 30 kilometers away from Lijiang urban area.

Basic Information about Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

English Name	Lijiang Sanyi Internaitional Airport
Chinese Name	丽江三义国际机场
Airport Level	4D Civil Airport
Location	Qihe Town, Gucheng District, 30 km from Lijiang City
IATA	LJG
ICAO	ZPLJ
Size of the Airport	Domestic terminal (33000 square meters), international terminal building (5300 square meters), 19 aircraft stands, 8 boarding lounge bridges.

Construction and Development of the Airport

1. Lijiang Airport was constructed from 1992, and was finished the construction in 1995. It was officially put into operation in July, 1995.

2. Lijiang Airport used to be reconstructed and expended in 1998, but it still can not meet the needs of development. At the end of 2007, the new extension project of Lijiang Airport began. In 2011, after reconstruction and extension, the grade of Lijiang airport was upgraded from 4C to 4D, with 19 aircrafts stands and 8 boarding bridges with a runway length of 3000 meters. The building area of the domestic terminal is 33000 square meters and the international terminal is 5300 square meters.

3. At present, the third reconstruction and expansion is underway. On December 7, 2016, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport officially launched the third phase of the reconstruction and expansion project. In the future, the airport runway will be extended to 3500 meters, the number of aircraft stands will be increased to 60, the parallel taxiways and related platform liaison roads, new terminal buildings and parking aprons, as well as related auxiliary facilities will be constructed. In 2020, the third reconstruction and expansion project will be completed and the facilities will be put into use, the total investment scale is of 5 billion.

Operation Services

According to the comprehensive information of August 2017 on airport’s official website, the total number of navigation cities at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 59, among which 53 are domestic navigation cities, which cover the first tier cities and most of the provincial capitals. The remaining 6 cities are international navigation cities leading to Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan and Hong Kong area. There are 29 operating airlines.

Lijiang Airport can be connected by domestic flights in the following cities.

Airlines	Destinations
China Eastern Airlines	Kunming, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xishuangbanna, Chengdu, Xi’an, Yinchuan, Tengchong, Taipei
Capital Airlines	Kunming, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xishuangbanna, Chengdu, Xi’an, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Hefei(合肥), Jinan(济南), Shenyang, Shijiazhuang
Shenzhen Airlines	Shenzhen, Xishuangbanna, Chengdu, Kunming
China Southern Airlines	Chengdu, Chongqing, Guiyang, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Beijing
Lucky Air	Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Chongqing, Changsha, Luzhou(兰州), Nanjing, Lanzhou, Ningbo(宁波), Xuzhou, Haikou(海口), Xingyi(兴义), Wuhan, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shenzhen
Sichuan Airlines	Chongqing, Chengdu, Nanjing, Mianyang(绵阳), Lhasa, Yibin(宜宾), Xi’an, Nanchang
Xiamen Airlines	Xiamen(厦门), Chongqing, Hangzhou
Kunming Airlines	Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Nanjing, Nanning
Hainan Airlines	Kunming, Xishuangbanna
Shanghai Airlines	Shanghai
West Air	Chongqing
Chengdu Airlines	Chengdu, Liuzhou(柳州)
Chongqing Airlines	Chongqing
Juneyao Airlines	Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beihai(北海), Guiyang, Changsha, Wuhan
Loong Airlines	Hangzhou, Bijie(毕节), Zunyi(遵义), Xi’an, Anshun(安顺)
Ruili Airlines	Kunming

Lijiang Airport can be connected by international flights in the following cities

Airlines	Destinations
China Eastern Airlines	Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok
Tiger Airways	Singapore
Mandarin Airlines	Taipei
Asiana Airlines	Seoul
Korea Air	Seoul

Note: The above flights information is listed for you reference only. Better to check about the airline officials sites to ensure the flights are served or not.

Airlines Websites

Airport Transportation 

1. Airport Shuttle Bus

According to information on the airport’s official website in August 2017, Lijiang City is about 30 kilometers away from Sanyi International Airport in Lijiang, the journey is about 40-45 minutes. There is only one departure point of airport bus in Lijiang Downtown, that is Lantian(Blue Sky) Hotel, which is about 1 kilometers from the large water wheel of Lijiang Ancient Town.

Lijiang Downtown-Lijiang Sanyi Airport

Point of Departure	Point of Arrival	Departure Time	Price
Lantian Hotel in Fuhui Road of Lijiang	Lijiang Sanyi Airport	06:30-22:00(every 30 minutes)	20 CNY

Lijiang Sanyi Airport-Lijiang Downtown 

Point of Departure	Point of Arrival	Departure Time	Price
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport(Exit 2)	Lijiang Lantian Hotel(蓝天宾馆)	According to the arrival time of the flight, until the last flight landing.	20 CNY

2. Taxi

According to information on airport official website in August 2017, taking a taxi from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Lijiang Downtown is generally 80-100 yuan. The entrances of the ancient town include south gate, Zhongyi market(忠义市场), Wenchang Palace(文昌宫) and large water wheel.

3. By Bus

Departing from Lijiang Ancient Town, you can take No.27 bus to the airport. Getting on the bus at Nanmenjie stop(南门街站), getting off at Jichang Lukou stop(机场路口站), totally 28 stops, 1.5 hours.

Transportation in Yunnan:

Yunnan Travel by Air

• Airlines in Yunnan
• Flights to Yunnan
• Airport Transfer
• International Flights to Yunnan
• Airports in Yunnan

Rail Transport in Yunnan

• High-speed Rail in Yunnan
• Railway Stations in Yunnan
• Railways in Yunnan
• Trains to Yunnan
• Trans Asia Railway
• Metro in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan

• Bridges in Yunnan
• Freeways in Yunnan
• Highways in Yunnan
• Roads to Yunnan
• Trans-Asia Roads
• National Roads in Yunnan

With a length of 4,060 kilometer boundary line, Yunnan neighbours three countries, Burma, Laos and Vietnam. In Yunnan, there are 1,997 km China-Burma boundary line, 710 km China-Laos boundary line and 1,353 km China-Vietnam boundary line. More than 2000 years ago, Yunnan was the land gateway from China to Southeast Asia and India, serving as the passage for developing the relations between Southeast Asia and Chinese. Among the 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan, about 16 also live across the borders in the neighbouring countries. This page introduces you the transportation between Yunnan and the neighbouring countries.

Neighbouring Countries to Yunnan by Train

Trans-Asian Railway

The Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) is a project to create an integrated freight railway network across Europe and Asia. It is a project of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The Southern Corridor will go from Europe to Southeast Asia, connecting Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand, with links to China’s Yunnan Province and, via Malaysia, to Singapore. A Southeast Asian network; this primarily consists of the Kunming–Singapore Railway.

Yunnan-Vietnam Railway

The China-Vietnam railway, running from Kunming to Hekou via Yuxi and Mengzi, has opened to public in December 2014. As the Yunnan section of East Corridor of Trans-Asian Railway, it is also the first international railway connecting southeast Asia and Yunnan. Everyday, there will be about 4 trains departing from Kunming Railway Station to Hekou North Railway Station, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No.	Time of Departure	Duration	Ticket Price
K9832	11:02	5 hr 21 mins	Hard Seat-CNY 54.5  Soft Seat-CNY 86.5
K9826	12:30	6 hr 19 mins	Hard Seat-CNY 54.5
K9822	15:41	5 hr 47 mins	Hard Seat-CNY 54.5
K9816	22:55	7 hr 10 mins	Hard Seat-CNY 54.5  Hard Sleeper-CNY 100.5

Yunnan-Laos Railway

At present, the railway from Yuxi to Mohan is under construction and it is expected to be open to traffic by 2021. The main stops from north to south are Yuxi, Yanhe, Eshan, Luoli, Yuanjiang , Mojiang, Ninger, Puer, Mengyang, Xishuangbanna, Ganlanba, Mengla, Mohan. By then, tourists can take the train to Mohan Border.

Yunnan-Myanmar Railway

Yunnan-Myanmar Railway Project, 1,193 miles (1,920 km) long, will link Kunming, capital city of China’s Yunnan Province with Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. The top permitted speed will be 87 mph (140km/h). Up till now, the section in China has been under construction since December, 2015 and it is expected to be completed by 2020. While the section in Myanmar is still under negotiation. Kunming to Yangon train will start from Kunming, run southwestward to Ruili at Chinese – Burma border, and then southward through Burma to Yangon.

China-Thailand Railway

The Railway hasn’t been opened yet. The construction began in December, 2017 and the duration is about 4 years. It will run through three countries including China, Laos and Thailand, serving trains running between Kunming and Bangkok. In the far future, this China – Thailand railway project will be extended all the way to Singapore, shaping a high speed railway as long as 1,864 miles (3,000 km), namely Kunming – Singapore Railway.

Yunnan-Singapore Railway

The Kunming–Singapore railway, increasingly called the Pan-Asia railway Network is a network of railways, being planned or under construction, that would connect China, Singapore and all the countries of mainland Southeast Asia. When completed, a trip from Kunming to Singapore would take 10 hours by rail. However, in 8 May, 2018, the government of Malaysia has announced it will cancel the high-speed rail project between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Neighbouring Countries to Yunnan by Flight

The fastest way to travel between Kunming and neighbouring Countries is by plane. Direct flights are available between Kunming and Yangon, Thailand, Yangon, etc. Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan, is also the transportation hub of Yunnan province.

Myanmar to Kunming by Flight

At present, there are about 2-3 daily non-stop flights flying from Yangon to Kunming and 2-3 daily non-stop flights flying from Mandalay to Kunming.

Flight Number	Routes	Airlines	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
CA416	Yangon-Kunming	Air China	13:00	16:30	2h
MU2032	Yangon-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	16:10	19:50	2h10m
MU2580	Yangon-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	10:55	14:35	2h10m
3U8708	Mandalay-Kunming	Sichuan Airlines	21:20	00:15+1	1h25m
MU2568	Mandalay-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	10:20	13:25	1h35m
MU2030	Mandalay-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	16:10	19:25	1h45m

Laos to Kunming by Flight

There are 3-4 daily non-stop flights flying from Vientiane to Kunming and 1 direct flight flying from Luang Prabang to Kunming.

Flight Number	Routes	Airlines	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
3U8710	Vientiane-Kunming	Sichuan Airlines	10:30	13:15	1h45m
MU2590	Vientiane-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	10:50	13:25	1h35m
MU2590	Vientiane-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	15:50	18:30	1h40m
QV815	Vientiane-Kunming	Laos Airlines	07:25	09:50	1h25m
MU2562	Luang Prabang-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	15:45	18:00	1h15m

Vietnam to Kunming by Flight

There is one direct flight flying from Hanoi to Kunming, one from Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming, one from Da-Nang to Kunming, and one from Nha Trang to Kunming. Please note that all the flights are not daily.

Flight Number	Routes	Airlines	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
MU2576	Hanoi-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	15:45	18:20	1h35m
MU2586	Ho Chi Minh City-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	16:55	20:50	2h55m
MU2582	Da-Nang-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	15:30	19:00	2h30m
8L854	Nha Trang-Kunming	Lucky Air	22:00	01:40+1	2h40m

Thailand to Kunming by Flight

There are 7-8 flights flying from Bangkok to Kunming, 1-2 flights from Phuket Island to Kunming, 2-3 flights from Chiengmai to Kunming, one flight from Ko samui to Kunming. Please note that some of the flights are not daily.

Flight Number	Routes	Airlines	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
FD582	Bangkok-Kunming	Thai AirAsia	09:15	12:30	2h15m
FD584	Bangkok-Kunming	Thai AirAsia	22:50	02:00+1	2h10m
8L802	Bangkok-Kunming	Lucky Air	20:55	00:20+1	2h25m
KY8370	Bangkok-Kunming	Kunming Airlines	20:00	23:40	2h40m
MU2584	Bangkok-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	07:50	11:00	2h10m
MU5078	Bangkok-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	19:55	00:05+1	3h10m
MU742	Bangkok-Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	15:55	19:20	2h25m
TG612	Bangkok-Kunming	Thai Airways International	10:55	14:05	2h10m
FD528	Phuket Island to Kunming	Thai AirAsia	21:25	01:45	3h20m
KY8366	Phuket Island to Kunming	Kunming Airlines	18:50	00:25+1	4h35m
MU2564	Chiengmai to Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	18:10	21:15	1h50m
8L810	Chiengmai to Kunming	Lucky Air	14:05	17:00	1h50m
MU2570	Chiengmai to Kunming	China Eastern Airlines	16:25	19:15	2h05m
8L808	Ko samui-Kunming	Lucky Air	15:30	19:05	2h35

Neighbouring Countries to Yunnan by Road

Taking international coaches to travel between neighbouring countries and Yunnan is popular among many budget travelers. The highway network connects with the network of neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. There are coaches running between Kunming and Vientiane or Luang Prabang, Myanmar, Laos. At present, Yunnan has opened 28 international routes (including 19 in Laos and 9 in Vietnam).

Laos-Yunnan Coaches

The Laos – China bus service is available for Yunnan, the border province of China. Buses from Laos to China go to Meng La, Jing Hong and Kunming prefecture, in Yunnan province (the province that shares a border with Phongsaly Province in Laos). There are coaches running from Vientiane to Kunming via Luang Prabang. Six coaches are available from Luang Prabang to Jinghong city of Xishuangbanna. Please note that some of the coaches are not daily and contact us for the coach information before you go.

*BUS FROM LAOS TO CHINA
1) direct bus from LPB to Kunming(sleeper)–about 24 hours
2) direct bus Oudomxai to Meng La(day bus)
3) direct bus Oudomxai to Jinghong(day bus)–about 8.5 hours
4) direct bus LNT to Meng La(day bus)
5) direct bus LNT to Jinghong(day bus)

Vietnam-Yunnan Coaches

There are buses from Lao Cai of Vietnam to Hekou daily. And tourists can take the coaches from Hekou to Kunming. Recently, the direct buses between Haiphong of Vietnam to Kunming city via Hanoi, Fu Sholl, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Hekou is put into trial operation. It covers 780 kilometers and takes about 13 hours. Besides, there are other international routes connecting Hanoi and Kunming, Sapa and Gejiu, Ha Giang and Tianbao(天保) of Wenshan city.

Roads Connecting Yunnan and Neighbouring Countries

National Road 213: From Yibin of Sichuan to Yunnan, cross Zhaotong, Kunming, Yuxi and Simao to Xishuangbanna, it covering 1,581 km. Now this road has been built to Simao and will soon to Jinghong. It will pass Laos and finally get to Bangkok of Thailand, which will become a more convenient passage to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

National Road 320: National Road 320 cross Yunnan from the east to the west, via Qujing, Kunming, Chuxiong, Dali, Baoshan, Luxi to Ruili on the China-Myanmar border, covering 1,030 km.

Burma Road: It was a highway extending about 1,100 kilometres (680 mi) through mountainous terrain from Lashio, northeast Burma northeastward to Kunming, China. The Burma Road’s importance diminished after World War II, but it has remained a link in a 3,400-km road system from Yangon, Burma, to Chongqing.

Kunming–Bangkok Expressway: It is an international expressway running from Kunming, Yunnan province, People’s Republic of China, to Bangkok, Thailand via Laos It was opened in 2008.

G8011 Kaihe Expressway: It stretches from Kaiyuan to Hekou on the Vietnamese border.

Neighbouring Countries to Yunnan by Waterway

Generally, rivers are obstacles to transport in Yunnan. Only very small parts of Yunnan’s river systems are navigable. In June 2001, commercial shipping service among China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand on the Lancang-Mekong River was officially inaugurated. Jinghong, Guanlei and Simao District river ports are open to the outside world. Many rivers open for commercial international trade with neighboring countries. Lancang River (known as the Mekong in its lower reaches) is the only international river linking 6 countries in Asia. There are cruises sailing from ChiangSan to Guanlei port via Myanmar and Laos.

Transportation in Yunnan:

Yunnan Travel by Air

• Airlines in Yunnan
• Flights to Yunnan
• Airport Transfer
• International Flights to Yunnan
• Airports in Yunnan

Rail Transport in Yunnan

• High-speed Rail in Yunnan
• Railway Stations in Yunnan
• Railways in Yunnan
• Trains to Yunnan
• Trans Asia Railway
• Metro in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan

• Bridges in Yunnan
• Freeways in Yunnan
• Highways in Yunnan
• Roads to Yunnan
• Trans-Asia Roads
• National Roads in Yunnan

Kunming City in Yunnan Province, China, offers a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for eligible travelers. Here are the key details you need to know:

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationalities Eligible: Citizens of certain countries are eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. Common eligible nationalities include the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and many European countries. The exact list can vary, so it’s essential to check with Chinese authorities or your airline beforehand.
2. Transit Requirements:
   • You must be transiting through Kunming to a third country or region (Hong Kong and Macau are considered separate regions).
   • You should have a valid passport with at least 3 months’ validity beyond the intended stay.
   • A confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region within 144 hours is required.
3. Entry and Exit Points: You must enter and exit through specific ports of entry that support the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. For Kunming, this generally includes Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

   

Duration of Stay

• The visa-free transit allows for a stay of up to 144 hours (6 days), starting from 00:00 on the day following your entry. Make sure to calculate your stay duration carefully to comply with the visa-free transit policy.

What You Can Do

• Travel within Yunnan: You are permitted to travel within Kunming and Yunnan Province during your visa-free stay. This allows you to explore the city and nearby attractions.
• Accommodation: You can stay in hotels or accommodations in Kunming during your visa-free period.

Tips for Travelers

• Documentation: Have your onward ticket and any necessary documentation readily available for immigration inspection upon arrival.
• Compliance: Ensure you adhere to the conditions of the visa-free transit. Overstaying your permitted time can result in fines, detention, or other penalties.
• Transportation: Plan your transportation to and from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.

Conclusion

The 144-hour visa-free transit policy in Kunming is a convenient option for eligible travelers transiting through China. It allows you to explore the city and its surroundings without the need for a traditional visa, provided you meet all entry requirements and comply with the specified conditions. Always verify current regulations and consult with relevant authorities or your airline before traveling.

Located in the north of Yunlong County(云龙县), Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Nuodeng Ancient Town is a thousand-year Bai village. It is the true place with original flavor of life. Except for the profound history, Nuodeng is the important place of Ancient Salt and Horse Road. Salt plays an important role at Nuodeng Ancient Town. Shaxi Town(沙溪镇) is located in the southwest of Jianchuan County(剑川县), Yunnan Province, China, in the southeast of Three parallel rivers(Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nujiang River) nature reserve, between Dali and Lijiang Ancient Town. And the well-known Shibao Mountain is right here. Shaxi old town is a real ancient town of antique beauty. It maintains the most primitive architectural features, ancient temples, ancient stage, ancient shops, horse shops, ancient red sand slabstone streets, old trees, ancient roadways, ancient village gate. Shaxi Old Town is a famous attraction once played an important role as a bustling trade point on the Tea Horse Caravan Road.

How to Get to Shaxi Ancient Town(Jianchuan County) from Nuodeng Ancient Town(Yunlong County)

No matter which direction you come to Shaxi Old Town, you must go to the county seat of Jianchuan County first.

1. By Long-distance Bus

The route from Nuodeng Ancient Town to Shaxi Ancient Town is Nuodeng Ancient Town-Yunlong Bus Terminal-Jianchuan Bus Terminal-Shaxi Ancient Town. The distance between Yunlong Bus Terminal and Nuodeng Ancient Town is about 6 kilometers, you can take a taxi or Chartered bus to Yunlong Bus Terminal first. It takes about 12 minutes and spends 15-30 yuan. Then you can take long-distance bus from Yunlong Bus Terminal to Jianchuan Bus Terminal. When walking out of Jianchuan Bus Terminal, you will see a lot of minibuses waiting in line to go to Shaxi old town. There is no bus terminal at Shaxi old town, only minibuses travel to and fro between Shaxi old town and the county seat of Jianchuan County. The journey is about 45 minutes and costs 13 yuan.

There is only one nonstop long-distance bus from Yunlong County to Jianchuan County.

Route	Depart	Distance	Duration	Price
Yunlong Bus Terminal-Jianchuan Bus Terminal	08:10	229 Kilometers	6h	51 CNY

Tips: There might be other long-distance buses from Yunlong county to Jianchuan county, but we can’t find it online. More information, you can consult at the bus terminal.

Check more information about Jianchuan County Travel Guide.
1 Day Shaxi Old Town and Shibaoshan Mountain Tour from Lijiang
2 Days Shaxi Old Town and Shibaoshan Mountain Tour from Dali to Lijiang

2. By Chartered Bus

There must be chartered buses from Yunlong county to Jianchuan County, you can get them at bus terminal or ancient town. Chartered bus is more convenient and flexible than long-distance, but spends more money. If you miss the long-distance bus, you can choose the chartered bus.

How to Get to Nuodeng Ancient Town(Yunlong County) from Shaxi Ancient Town(Jianchuan County)

No matter which direction you come to Nuodeng Old Town, you must go to the county seat of Yunlong County first. 

1. By Long-distance Bus

The transportation route from Shaxi Ancient Town to Nuodeng Ancient Town is in opposition to the route from Nuodeng Ancient Town to Shaxi Ancient Town. Departing from Shaxi Ancient Town, you should go Jianchuan Bus Terminal by minibus first. Then you can take long-distance bus from Jianchuan Bus Terminal to Yunlong Bus Terminal. Since Nuodeng Ancient Town is about 6 kilometers from Yunlong bus terminal, you can take a taxi to Nuodeng Ancient Town after walking out of the bus terminal.

There are 2 nonstop long-distance buses from Jianchuan County to Yunlong County.

Route	Depart	Distance	Duration	Price
Jianchuan Bus Terminal-Yunlong Bus Terminal	06:40, 07:00	229 Kilometers	6h	45 CNY

2. By Chartered Bus

There must be chartered buses from Jianchuan county to Yunlong County, you can get them at bus terminal or ancient town. Chartered bus is more convenient and flexible than long-distance, but spends more money. If you miss the long-distance bus, you can choose the chartered bus.

Tips: The above information is for reference only, if any change is based on actual information. Besides, if you plan to visit Shaxi Ancient Town and Nuodeng Ancient Town, you can contact us.
Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com, or Phone: 0086-871-63511469, Wechat: 908400838

a. Yunlong Bus Terminal云龙客运站
Address: No.208, Hushan Road, Yunlong County, Dali大理白族自治州云龙县虎山路208号
Tel: 0872-5522249

b. Jianchuan Bus Terminal剑川客运站
Address: National Highway No.214, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture大理白族自治州剑川县214国道
Tel: 0872-4521297

Transportation in Yunnan:

Yunnan Travel by Air

• Airlines in Yunnan
• Flights to Yunnan
• Airport Transfer
• International Flights to Yunnan
• Airports in Yunnan

Rail Transport in Yunnan

• High-speed Rail in Yunnan
• Railway Stations in Yunnan
• Railways in Yunnan
• Trains to Yunnan
• Trans Asia Railway
• Metro in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan

• Bridges in Yunnan
• Freeways in Yunnan
• Highways in Yunnan
• Roads to Yunnan
• Trans-Asia Roads
• National Roads in Yunnan

Lijiang-Shangarila railway(Lixiang丽香 for short) is 161 kilometers in length, starting from Lijiang Railway Station in the south and reaching Shangari-la in the north passing through Tiger Leaping Gorge and Xiaozhongdian Town. Lixiang railway is the Yunnan section of Yunnan-Tibet Railway(the second railway entering Tibet), also a section of Dage(Dali-Golmud) Railway. Lixiang Railway is connected to DaLi Railway and associated with Guangda Railway and Chengkun Railway, which is an important part of the mid-west railway network planning in China. After the completion of the Lixiang railway,  it is expected to arrive Shangari-la from Kunming in 6 hours. Lixiang Railway officially started to construct on July 23, 2014, with a projected construction period of 6 years.

Basic Information

Chinese Name	丽香铁路
English Name	Lijiang-Shangarila Railway
Location	Lijiang City-Shangarila of Diqing
Length	161 kilometers
Passing Places	Tiger Leaping Gorge, Xiaozhongdian Town(小中甸镇)
Design Speed	120 km/h
Associative Railway	DaLi(Dali-Lijiang) Railway, Xianglin(Shangarila-Linzhi林芝) Railway
Status	Under Construction
Starting Time	2014
Expected Completion	2020

Chinese Name:弥勒市湖泉半山温泉
English Name: Huquan Hot Spring in Mile City, Honghe
Honghe Huquan Banshan Hot Spring in Mile City travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Huquan Banshan Hot Spring in Honghe(弥勒市湖泉半山温泉).

Address: Within Huquan Ecological Park at Huquan Road, Mile City, Huquan Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture

Opening Hours: 09:00-24:00

Huquan Banshan Hotspring consists of a dozen of large and small pools dotted in a picaresque garden crisscrossed by trickling brooks and offers thoughtful services including teahouse, restaurant and therapy spa.

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Admission Time: 09:00-22:30
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Sideng Street of Shaxi Ancient Town

Dali Sideng Street of Shaxi Old Town in Jianchuan County travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Sideng Street of Shaxi Old Town in Dali(寺登街).

Sideng Street(寺登街) is located in Shaxi Town, south of Jianchuan County, Dali Prefecture. It is the important hub of the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Known as the only market of the Ancient Tea and Horse Road, it was entitled as the World Monumental Architecture Heritage in 2001. From the Neolithic Age to Ming and Qing dynasties, Shaxi was the center for business and exchange between central China and Tibet. Tibetan people carried the furs and herbs and exchanged the rare but necessary things like salt and tea. With the prints on the road, Sideng Street carries the splendid culture of the ancient road and proved the prosperous business here.

Shaxi Ancient Town

In Tang Dynasty around 700 AD, Shaxi was founded as a trading point at the Tea Horse Road. People of the town not only sold a wide variety of homemade items at that time, but also opened their house and offered food to the passing caravans. Due to the prosperity of their business, the families renovated their house. The improving of living conditions then attributed to the flourishing of arts and centuries-old traditions. The meticulously kept houses decorated with family motto plaque and exquisite wooden carving products witnessed the affluence of Old Shaxi and Shaxi people. However, with the decline of the trade along the Tea Horse Road, Shaxi vanished from the sight of public, only the surviving Friday Market continued its vigor.

Shaxi at dusk likes a colorful oil painting. With several pieces of flaming cloud in the sky and mountains in the surrounding, the rays of the sunset slanted in streams through the trees. The shinning Heijiang flows through the dam from north to south. Mountain, river, Bai ethnic country, the red walls and green tile with trees around make up an amazing picture.

History

The street was built at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. However, the history of the Shaxi area can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period in the Western Han Dynasty. The bronze ware was unearthed from the ancient tomb of the Aofeng Mountain in the south of the city. The transaction of the currency with the shellfish already existed in that time. 

Sideng Street located in the center of plain on the dam, with tall Aofeng Mountain(鳌峰山) in one side and clear Heihuijiang(黑惠江) in the other side. In the ancient times, here used to be an important post-house of Ancient Tea Route and “Southwest Silk Road”, going straight towards north to Zhongdian— a hinterland of Sichuan-Tibet; going towards south through west side of Cangshan to Yellow River Plain. World Monument Fund believed that “China Shaxi Sideng Street district is the only country fair along the whole Ancient Tea Route.” All of these show that Sideng had a long and profound history, and witnessed the commercial communication between people.

What to See

Walking into Sideng Street, the sunset in the street consist of a quaint and mysterious street view. The aged red flagging stone road shows years of vicissitudes. Surrounded by trees, either side of street are lined with old shops built in Bai ethnic style which is store in the front and yard in the back. Travelers can get into several vernacular dwellings and appreciate carved architecture of Bai ethnic. 

Coming to central downtown, Square Street(四方街) will catch your eyes. The square street here is larger than Square Street in Lijiang. There are old shops around Square Street, and two old locust trees are in the central which give some shade to people. In the south side, there is an old opera stage(戏台) in the central of three-floors building of aquatint. Square Street is the bustling place here; you can buy some special products here. Though the whole market is full of people, it is different from other places, the tradesmen here is unhurried. During Every fifteenth of February, Torch Festival, people come here to watch opera.

In the west of Square Street, there is a grand temple, Xingjiao Temple(兴教寺), which is the only Azhali(阿吒力) Buddha temple of Ming Dynasty. Standing in this temple, accompanied by the seeting sun and cypress, it seems that you can hear a Sanskrit song.

Useful Tarvel Tips

When the weather is fine in Dali, the sunshine is heated, and ultraviolet light is strong. People should avoid direct sunlight, and the sun hat preparation is required during outdoor activities, a pair of sunglasses will make you comfortable in the trip.

Nearby Attractions

Shaxi Old Town, Dali
Xingjiao Temple in Shaxi Old Town, Dali
Yujin Bridge in Shaxi Old Town, Dali

The main types of tourist insurances in Kunming are as follows.

■ Tourist Accidental Injury Insurance
Tourists take out the insurance policy upon buying the tickets of buses and ships. The premium is 5% of the ticket prices. The amount insured is RMB 20,000 Yuan, among which the medical expenses of accidents are 10,000 Yuan. The insurance period is from the time of ticket checking or the time getting on the buses or boarding on the ships to the time departing from the buses or ships. In case of death, disability, or loss of body functions, the insurance company, besides paying the medical expenses in accordance with the related regulations, shall pay the injured or the relatives of the death whole, half, or part of the amount insured.

■ Tourist Personal Accident Insurance
Currently, most of the insurance companies provide this kind of insurance. The premium and amount insured are 2 Yuan and 20,000 Yuan respectively. One can buy 10 policies at most. The insurance is fit for exploration tourism, ecological tourism, adventure tourism and etc.

■ Tourist Salvage Insurance 
Tourist salvage insurance is a type of insurance jointly provided by insurance companies and International SOS Salvage Center. Expanding the service scope of the original tourist personal accident insurance, tourists taking out the tourist salvage insurance policy can get timely and effective salvage upon occurrence of the accidents, instead of settling the claims after the accidents. It is fit for outbound tourists. In case of accidents or legal disputes for neglect of the local customs, laws and regulations, the tourists will be provided with free salvage upon dialing the telephone number.

■ Lodging Tourists Personal Insurance
The premium of the insurance is one Yuan and one can take out several policies. In case of accidents, attacks, or robbery of carried baggage, the insurance companies shall pay the amount insured according to different criteria.

■ Handling
Tourist groups can take out the wanted insurances at travel services. Self-service tourists can follow the related procedures with China Life, PICC, Ping An Insurance, and China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd.

Types of Tourist Insurances in Kunming

1. Tourist Accidental Injury Insurance
   • Coverage: Insured upon purchasing bus or ship tickets.
   • Premium: 5% of ticket price.
   • Coverage Amount: RMB 20,000 Yuan.
   • Medical Expenses: Up to RMB 10,000 Yuan.
   • Insurance Period: From ticket checking or boarding to departure.
   • Benefits: Provides compensation for death, disability, or loss of body functions, in addition to medical expenses.
2. Tourist Personal Accident Insurance
   • Coverage: Available through most insurance companies.
   • Premium: 2 Yuan per policy.
   • Coverage Amount: RMB 20,000 Yuan.
   • Maximum Policies: Up to 10 policies per person.
   • Suitability: Ideal for exploration, ecological, and adventure tourism.
3. Tourist Salvage Insurance
   • Coverage: Jointly provided with International SOS Salvage Center.
   • Benefits: Provides immediate and effective rescue services in case of accidents or legal disputes.
   • Suitability: Recommended for outbound tourists facing potential legal or safety issues abroad.
4. Lodging Tourists Personal Insurance
   • Premium: One Yuan per policy.
   • Coverage: Covers accidents, attacks, or robbery of carried baggage.
   • Benefits: Pays insured amounts based on specified criteria.
5. Handling
   • Group Tours: Insurance can be arranged through travel services.
   • Individuals: Procedures can be followed with China Life, PICC, Ping An Insurance, and China Pacific Insurance Co., Ltd.

Let me introduce the Consulate Generas in Kunming to you.  Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province, located in southwest China. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan. The four seasons here are warm and spring-like, so it is also reputed as “Spring City”. It was also once the center of “Bronze Culture” in Dianchi Lake Basin.

1.Royal Thai Consulate General in Kunming

• Address: 18/F, East Tower, Shuncheng Shopping Mall, Downtown Kunming
• Tel: 0871-63168916, 63149296
• Fax: 0871-63166891
• Districts: Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan
• More about the consulate general

2. Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Kunming

• Address: 99, Yingbin Rd., Kunming
• Tel: 0871-68162804, 68162818, 68162814
• Fax: 0871-68162808
• Districts: Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Chongqing
• More about the consulate general

3. Consulate General of Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Kunming

• Address: Room 507 Hongta Mansion, 155, Beijing Rd., Kunming
• Tel: 0871-63522669
• Fax: 0871-63516667
• Districts: Yunnan
• More about the consulate general

4. Consulate General of Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Kunming

• Address: 6800, North Caiyun Rd., Kunming
• Tel: 0871-67334522, 67334511, 67335489
• Fax: 0871-67334533
• Districts: Yunnan
• More about the consulate general

5. Royal Cambodia Consulate General in Kunming

• Address: 14/F, Guanfang Plaza, 258 Baiyun Rd., Kunming
• Tel: 0871-63317320
• Fax: 0871-63316220
• Districts: Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan
• More about the consulate general

6. Consulate General of Malaysia in Kunming

• Address: Room 403，4th Floor，Tower B，South Asia Top City Building，Dianchi Rd.，Kunming
• Tel: 0871-63165088
• Fax: 0871-63113503
• Districts: Yunnan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, Chongqing
• More about the consulate general

7. Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Kunming

• Address: 18-1 Dianchi Ming Gu Wu, No.1395, Dianchi Rd., Kunming
• Tel: 0871-64329670, 64329671
• Fax: 0871-64329673
• Districts: Yunnan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, Chongqing

You can also find other relevant information or consult staff on this website.

Exit-Entry Administration of Kunming Municipal Public Security Bureau

(1)-Exit-Entry Administration Office 
Add: 3rd Floor, Building of Kunming City Planning Bureau, 118, Tuodong Rd.
Tel: 0871-63143436
Service Time: 09:00-11:30, 13:00-17:00, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
Website: http://www.kmcrj.com

(2)-Visa Office at Kunming Changshui International Airport
Add: Concourse of International Arrivals
Tel: 0871-67090672
Fax: 0871-67090671
Service Time: Synchronising with International Arrivals

 

What is a Chinese Visa?
A visa is a travel document issued by authorized government agencies to foreign citizens applying to enter, exit from or transit through the host country’s territory based on the host country’s laws and regulations. In accordance with international law and practice, any sovereign state is entitled to determine whether or not to allow a foreign citizen to enter or exit from its territory, and whether to issue a visa, decline a visa application or to cancel an issued visa in accordance with its national laws.

 

Chinese embassies, consulates and other institutions stationed abroad entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China are visa-issuing authorities responsible for issuance of entry visas to foreigner citizens abroad, and are entitled to determine the type, number of entries, validity and duration of each stay of a visa to be issued, or to decline a visa application or revoke an issued visa, in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations. According to Chinese law, a foreign citizen may be refused entry into China even if he/she has a valid Chinese visa.

 

Foreign citizens must obtain a visa before entry into China, with the exception of visa-free entry based on relevant agreements or regulations. Foreign citizens that fall into categories of Article 22 of the Exit and Entry Law of the People’s Republic of China are qualified to apply for port visas from visa-issuing authorities entrusted by the Ministry of Public Security at a port of entry approved to issue port visas by the State Council.

 

For visit to Hong Kong SAR or Macao SAR, citizens from some countries/territories are exempted from visas for short term visit. Otherwise an entry visa must be obtained as required by the Government of HKSAR or Macao SAR. Visa applications must be made separately if the traveler wishes visit both HKSAR/Macao SAR and mainland China.

 

Visa Types, Validity, Number of Entries and Duration of Stay
Chinese visas fall into four types: diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, service visa and ordinary visa. Ordinary visas are further divided into 12 sub-types or 16 categories.

 

Visa Validity (“Enter Before”) means that the visa is valid, or can be used for entry into China from the date of issue to the “Enter Before” date indicated on the visa (Beijing Time). If a visa has unused entries, the bearer can enter China before 24:00 (Beijing Time) on the expiration date.

 

“Entries” refers to the number of times the bearer is permitted to enter China during the validity of a visa. A visa becomes invalid if there are no entries left, or there are entries left but the visa validity expires. If a visa becomes invalid, its bearer must apply for a new visa before entering China. Traveling with an invalid visa to China will result in refusal of entry.

 

“Duration of Each Stay” refers to the maximum number of days the visa bearer is permitted to stay in China each time, which is calculated from the date of entry into China.

 

Residence Permit: A holder of category D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 or Z visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China unless the Duration of Each Stay on the visa is marked as 30 days. Members of foreign diplomatic or consular missions in China must apply for a residence permit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or local foreign affairs departments within 30 days of entry into China.

 

Visa Exemptions
I. 72-hour Visa-exemption Policy of Kunming Changshui International Airport (Click for details)

 

II. A foreign citizen can enter China without a visa under any one of the following circumstances:

1. Direct Transit
A foreign citizen who is transiting through China by air is exempted from a visa if he/she will stay only in the airport for no more than 24 hours and has a valid connecting ticket with confirmed seating on an international flight.

Citizens with passport or other international travel document, confirmed interline ticket and valid visa to the third country or region (if required) of the following 51 countries, can apply to stay in the transit cities without visa for 72 hours on direct transit via the following airports.

 

2. Visiting the Pearl River Delta or Hainan Island
A foreign citizen holding an ordinary passport issued by any country with diplomatic relations with China is exempted from a visa if he/she is already in HKSAR or Macao SAR and joins a tourist group organized by a travel agency, which is registered in HKSAR or Macao SAR, for a visit to the Pearl River Delta region (including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing and Huizhou) and his/her stay is no more than 6 days.

 

A foreign citizen holding an ordinary passport issued by any of the following countries is exempted from a visa if he/ she joins a tourist group (of 5 or more persons) organized by an international travel agency registered in Hainan with the approval of China National Tourism Administration to visit Hainan Province and his/her stay is no more than 15 days: Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Ukraine and United States. Citizens of Germany, Republic of Korea and Russia may join an international tourist group (of 2 or more persons) and can stay up to 21 days.

 

3. Citizens of Singapore, Brunei and Japan
A citizen of Singapore, Brunei or Japan with an ordinary passport is exempted from a visa if he/she visits China’s mainland for tourism, business, or meeting with friends or relatives, and if he/she enters China through ports open to foreigners, and stays for no more than 15 days.

 

However, a visa is required for citizens of these three countries under any of the following circumstances: (1) An ordinary passport holder visits China for tourism, business, or meeting with friends or relatives, and stays for more than 15 days; or (2) An ordinary passport holder visits China for the purpose of study, work, permanent residency, official visits and news coverage.

 

4. Holders of Valid APEC Business Travel Card
The APEC Business Travel Card is a substitute of a multiple-entry visa valid for 3 years. A card holder who presents a valid passport whose image and biometric data exactly matches that on the APEC Business Travel Card can enter China multiple times during the validity of the card for a stay of no more than 2 months each time.

 

5. Holders of PRC Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Card

 

6. Holders of Residence Permit for Foreigners issued by PRC Ministry of Public Security

A Foreign citizen entering China on a D, Z, J1, Q1, S1 or X1 visa must apply for a residence permit at local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China. Once approved, the permit holder is allowed to stay in China or enter/exit China multiple times for the duration of the validity of the permit. No visa renewal is necessary.

 

7. Bilateral Agreement
Based on bilateral agreements signed or reached between China and foreign countries, foreign citizens of some countries who meet certain requirements may visit China without a visa. Please see the List of Agreements on Visa Exemption signed between China and foreign countries for more information.

 

How to Apply
Step 1: Select a visa category that best describes your trip to China and prepare your visa application including necessary supporting documents accordingly.

 

Step 2: Submit your application to the Visa Office of Chinese Embassy/ Consulate General based on your City/Province/State of residence.

 

Step 3: Pay the visa application fee at the Visa Office and pick up your visa.

 

Visa Category
C
Foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.

 

D
Foreigners who intend to reside in China permanently.

 

F
Foreigners who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other non-business activities.

 

G
Foreigners who intend to transit through China.

 

J1
Resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

 

J2
Foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

 

L
Foreigners who intend to go to China as a tourist.

 

M
Foreigners who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

 

Q1
Foreigners who are family members* of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

 

Q2
Foreigners who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

 

R
Foreigners who are high-level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China.

 

S1
Foreigners who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

 

S2
Foreigners who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

 

X1
Foreigners who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.

 

X2
Foreigners who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days.

 

Z
Foreigners who intend to work in China.

Q: What about the Visa?
A: Please refer to About Visa and 72-hour Visa-Exemption Policy

 

Q: Is it safe if I would like to travel alone in Kunming?
A: Yes. Safety is not a problem. But in crowded areas like markets, you must keep an eye on your personal belongings. 

 

Q：What kind of transport is available for getting around in Kunming?
A: Many options, see column Transport.

 

Q: Do I need to do anything for cold and sunburn in Kunming?
A：Yes. In Kunming, the sunshine is ample, the temperature difference is relatively sharp in winter and spring and between sunny and rainy days, so visitors should get prepared for in this regard. 

 

Q: Will there be problems with the language?
A: Generally, language is a problem. But many people can understand a little English. Most tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, banks, shops, and roads in Kunming are also in English. Many hotel staff speak excellent English, and travel agencies in Kunming have foreign-language-speaking tour guides.

 

Q: What is the weather like in Kunming and when is the best time for travel there?
A: Traversing tropical, subtropical, temperate and frigid zones in Southwest China, Yunnan Province exhibits quite diverse weather conditions. Kunming, the capital city, has a pleasant Climate year round. 

 

Q: What are accommodations like?
A: There are many hostels, guesthouses, inns and star-rated hotels in Kunming. In the column Accommodation of this website, we recommend different kinds of lodgings.

 

Q: Some Consulate-Generals in Kunming
A: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia and Bangladesh have representatives here, for more details please see at Consulate-Generals in Kunming.

 

Q: What about food in Kunming?
A: The cuisine available in Kunming is quite diverse. Because of the large minority population in Yunnan, the local food has an almost endless variety, and is far more delicious than anything you could find in a Chinese restaurant in the West. In the city of Kunming, you can also find many Western restaurants. We also recommend local foods and restaurants in the columns Food and Restaurants.

 

Q: What are the currency and the ATM system in Kunming like?
A: Like all other parts of China, Renminbi or Chinese Yuan is the currency, and many shops also accept Euros and US dollars, and Visa card, Master card are widely accepted for payment. ATM is also widely set for major banks including Bank of china, China Construction Bank, China Agriculture Bank, and China Commercial and Industrial Bank. If you want to change money, you can do it at any Bank of China branch office.

 

Q: What about the service time?
A: Banks and post offices usually start work at 09:00, and finish at 17:00 from Sunday to Friday. But in the city some banks are still open on Saturday and Sunday.