Lijiang – Heqing Transportation

Being around 50 kilometers from the Li’jiang City (Gu’cheng District)（丽江-古城区）, He’qing County（鹤庆县）is known for its water scenery, as well as its marvelous local wine. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach and train.

How to Get to Heqing Old Town from Lijiang City (Gucheng District)

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to He’qing County（鹤庆县） after you have arrived at Dali Ancient Town（大理古城）.

However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the coach or taxi driver before departure.

Everyday, there will be about 33 coaches departing from Lijiang Ancient Town（丽江古城）, and Lijiang Sanyi Airport （丽江三义机场）. The schedule is listed as follows:

Time of Departure Station of Departure Duration
08:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
08:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
09:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
09:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
09:30 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
09:30 Lijiang Airport 2 hrs
09:45 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
09:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
10:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
10:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
10:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
11:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
11:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
11:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
12:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
12:00 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
12:50 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
12:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
13:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
13:40 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
13:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
14:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
14:50 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
14:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
15:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
15:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
15:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
16:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
16:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs
16:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins
17:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
18:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins
19:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins

Address of Lijiang Ancient Town:
No.1, East avenue, Na’xi Autonomous County, Gu’cheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
This ancient town is easily accessible by multiple city bus routes, including Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7, 10 (Routes A and B), 11, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, and 15 (Routes A and B). A taxi ride from the downtown area takes approximately 10 minutes, with fares comparable to those on ride-hailing apps like Didi.

Address of Lijiang San’yi Airport:
Qi’he Town, Gu’cheng District, Li’jiang City, Yunnan Province
This airport is accessible via City Bus No. 27 and the Airport Express. A taxi ride from downtown takes approximately 35 minutes, with fares comparable to those on ride-hailing apps like Didi. For your reference, the Airport Express departs from Domestic Arrivals (Gate 3) and terminates at Minhang Lantian Hotel in the downtown area.

2. By Regular-Speed Train

Everyday, there will be about 1 train departing from Lijiang Railway Station（丽江火车站）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No. Time of Departure Duration
K6122 16:00 28 mins

Address of Lijiang Railway Station:
Shang’ji Road, Nan’kou Industrial Park, Huang’shan Town, Yu’long County, Li’jiang City, Yunnan Province
This railway station is accessible by taking City Bus No. 4, 16, or 18. A taxi ride from the downtown area takes approximately 15 minutes, with fares comparable to those on ride-hailing apps like Didi.

Beside these two transportation methods, you may also rent a car or have a private taxi instead. For worry-free services, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

 

Transportation in Yunnan:

Yunnan Travel by Air

Rail Transport in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan