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How to Get to Gejiu City from Jianshui County
This article introduces the transportation between Gejiu and Kunming. Gejiu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Honghe Autonomous Prefecture. It is 280 kilometers away from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan and 200 kilometers from Vietnam. The city is famous for its tin production and more than 2000 years of tin mining history. From Kunming, Gejiu is accessible only by long-distance bus and train. As for airplane, it is not available up to now.
How to Get to Gejiu City from Kunming?
By Coach
Kunming to Gejiu
There are 9 directly buses a day from Kunming East Bus Station (昆明西部客运站)to Gejiu Bus Terminal. The journey takes about 4 hours and the schedules are listed as follow.
Bus Schedules
| Departure | Duration | Tickets Price |
| 09:00 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 10:00 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 11:00 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 12:15 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 14:20 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 15:30 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 17:15 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 18:15 | 4h | CNY117 |
| 20:00 | 4h | CNY117 |
Gejiu City to Kunming
There are 9 buses which depart from Gejiu to Kunming, and the schedules are listed as follow.
| Departure | Duration | Tickets Price |
| 08:30 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 09:00 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 10:10 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 11:00 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 11:40 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 12:50 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 14:15 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 15:30 | 4h | CNY116 |
| 17:00 | 4h | CNY116 |
Kunming East Station
Add: In the junction of Hongqiao Road and Zhaoqing Road, Panlong District, Kunming City
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 3 or taxi
Gejiu Bus Terminal
Add: No.4, Gejin Road, Gejiu City
By Train+Bus
Gejiu Station was out of service for a very long time. Therefore, there is no railway station in Gejiu, you can’t reach to Gejiu directly by train. If you want to take train, you are suggested to get to Mengzi City and transfer to Gejiu.
Kungming to Mengzi
There are three trains running from Kunming Railway Station(昆明火车站) to the capital of Honghe – Mengzi, with the journey of about 4 hours.
Train Schedules(Kunming- Mengzi Raiway Station)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price(Hard Seat) |
| K6134 | 08:25 | 13:07 | 4h42mins | CNY41.5 |
| K6142 | 12:21 | 15:51 | 3h30mins | CNY41.5 |
| K9828 | 15:03 | 20:00 | 4h57mins | CNY41.5 |
Train Schedules(Kunming – Mengzi North Raiway Station)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price(Hard Seat) |
| K6142 | 12:21 | 15:51 | 3h30mins | CNY41.5 |
| K9828 | 15:03 | 20:00 | 4h57mins | CNY41.5 |
Mengzi to Kunming
There are 3 trains which depart from Mengzi Raiway Station to Kunming, and 2 trains from Mengzi North Raiway Station. The schedules are listed as follow:
Train Schedules(Mengzi Raiway Station-Kunming)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price(Hard Seat) |
| K9826 | 09：45 | 14:47 | 5h2mins | CNY41.5 |
| K6140 | 16:25 | 20:01 | 3h36mins | CNY41.5 |
| K6132 | 17:09 | 21:27 | 4h18mins | CNY41.5 |
Train Schedules(Mengzi North Raiway Station to Kunming)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price(Hard Seat) |
| K6140 | 16:25 | 20:01 | 3h36mins | CNY41.5 |
| K6132 | 17:09 | 21:27 | 4h18mins | CNY41.5 |
Kunming Railway Station
Add: Guandu District, Kunming City
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 1 or taxi
Mengzi Railway Station
Add: South of Yujiazhai, Mengzi City
Mengzi North Raiway Station
Add: Yuguopu County, Mengzi City
Mengzi to Gejiu City
There are local buses which depart at the Mengzi Raiway Station and Mengzi North Raiway Station to Mengzi Coach Station. After getting Mengzi Coach Station, tourists can take the coaches to Gejiu City. The coaches are running from 6:30a.m to 19:30a.m. There is no fixed time for departure. When the passengers are full, they depart.
By High-speed Train
Kunming-Mengzi
There are 5 high-speed trains from Kunming Railway Station(昆明站) to Mengzi Station with a journey of 2.5 h and 3 high-speed trains to Mengzi North Raiway Station.
Train Schedules(Kunming-Mengzi Railway Station)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price |
| C8316 | 07:35 | 10:05 | 2h30mins | CNY74 |
| C8304 | 9:00 | 11:49 | 2h49mins | CNY74 |
| C8338 | 11:17 | 13:54 | 2h37mins | CNY74 |
| C8320 | 14:03 | 17:06 | 3h3mins | CNY74 |
| C8312 | 15:25 | 18:32 | 3h7mins | CNY74 |
Train Schedules(Kunming-Mengzi North Railway Station)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price |
| C8338 | 11:17 | 13:54 | 2h37mins | CNY74 |
| C8320 | 14:03 | 17:06 | 3h3mins | CNY74 |
| C8312 | 15:25 | 18:32 | 3h7mins | CNY74 |
Mengzi to Kunming
There are 5 high-speed tains from Mengzi Station to Kunming Railway Station(昆明站) with a journey of 2.5 h and 4 trains from Mengzi North Raiway Station.
Train Schedules(Mengzi Raiway Station-Kunming)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price |
| C8302 | 08:13 | 10:56 | 2h43mins | CNY74 |
| C8314 | 10:35 | 13:30 | 2h55mins | CNY74 |
| C8306 | 12:15 | 14:56 | 2h41mins | CNY74 |
| C8318 | 18:15 | 20:50 | 2h35mins | CNY74 |
| C8340 | 19:18 | 21:48 | 2h30mins | CNY74 |
Train Schedules(Mengzi North Raiway Station to Kunming)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Tickets Price |
| C8314 | 10:35 | 13:30 | 2h55mins | CNY74 |
| C8306 | 12:15 | 14:56 | 2h41mins | CNY74 |
| C8318 | 18:15 | 20:50 | 2h35mins | CNY74 |
| C8340 | 19:18 | 21:48 | 2h30mins | CNY74 |
Kunming Railway Station
Add: Guandu District, Kunming City
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 1 or taxi
Mengzi Railway Station
Add: South of Yujiazhai, Mengzi City
How to Leave: by bus or taxi
Mengzi North Raiway Station
Add: Yuguopu County, Mengzi City
Mengzi to Gejiu County
Tourists can get to Gejiu City as the same way as by train.
Tips
- Bus transportation is influenced largely by weather and road conditions, therefore, travel time and distance provided here should be used as references only.
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Tourist Attractions Map of Fuxianhu Lake in Yuxi
This is a comprehensive guide on how to travel from Yuxi City (Hongta District) to Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖), including transportation options, routes, and key attractions:
1. By Bus (Recommended)
Route: Take Bus 50 from Hongta District (Yuxi) to Jiangchuan District, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Fuxian Lake.
- Bus 50 Fare: ¥5/person, frequent departures (every 10–20 mins) from 6:15–20:30 (Jiangchuan) / 7:00–21:30 (Hongta) .
- Jiangchuan to Fuxian Lake: Buses or minivans (~¥15–20) run regularly from Jiangchuan Bus Station to Fuxian Lake’s northern shore (e.g., Luchong Scenic Area).
Alternative Direct Bus
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Some direct tourist buses operate from Yuxi South Bus Station to Fuxian Lake (~¥25, ~1.5 hrs). Check schedules via “Che Lai Le” (车来了) app .
2. By Car (Self-Drive or Taxi)
Distance: ~50 km (~1–1.5 hrs drive).
Route:
- Option 1: Yujiang Expressway (玉江高速) → Cuida Line (翠大线) → Fuxian Lake North Shore (e.g., Luchong).
- Option 2: Yuxi-Kunming Expressway (玉昆高速) → Exit at Chengjiang for the eastern shore (e.g., Moon Bay Wetland Park).
Costs:
- Taxi/Ride-hailing: ~¥120–150 (one way).
- Self-drive: No tolls; fuel ~¥40–50 round trip.
3. Key Attractions at Fuxian Lake
| Area | Highlights | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Luchong Scenic Zone | Fishing villages, lakeside cycling, boat tours. | ~¥20 (main area free). |
| Moon Bay Wetland Park | Flower fields, photogenic boardwalks. | Free. |
| Sun Mountain Resort | Luxury hotels (e.g., Hilton), golf courses. | Free (hotel access). |
| Chengjiang Fossil Museum | World Heritage Site (fossils from Cambrian explosion). | ¥20. |
4. Tips for Visitors
- Best Time to Visit: Spring–Autumn (mild weather; avoid summer holidays for crowds).
- Accommodation: Lakeside hotels (e.g., Hilton Fuxian Lake) or guesthouses in Luchong Village.
- Dining: Try local specialties like 抗浪鱼 (kànglàng fish) and铜锅鱼 (copper-pot fish).
For real-time transport updates, use Baidu Maps (百度地图) or Didi (滴滴出行).
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