Baishuitai Transportation

How to Get to Baishuitai

By Plane

Compared with other famous attractions, there are no direct flights to Baishuitai. Visitors shall transfer to Baishuitai after arriving Diqing Shangri-La Airport. Almost all major cities have direct flights to Shangri-La, so it is convenient to get to Shangri-La.

Note: There are two daily busses operating between Shangri-la and Baishuitai, one leaving Shangri-la at 9 am and one at 2 pm. 

By Train

The Lijiang-Shangrila Railway is under construction. After the completion, it will take one hours from Lijiang to Shangri-La.

By Long-distance Bus

In Shangri-La, long-distance bus is the most important vehicle. Visitors can travel by long-distance bus between Shangri-la Long-distance Bus Station and Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and other destinations. Here are some route lines for reference only:

1. Lijiang to Baishuitai

There are two shuttle buses from Lijiang to Baishuitai per day, at 8:30 am and 9:00 am. And the prices are 38 and 25 yuan respectively.

2. Tiger Leaping Gorge to Baishuitai

In October 2013, there was a daily bus running between Tiger Leaping Gorge and Baishuitai at a price of 55 RMB. Tickets can be purchased at Tina's Guest House or Tibet Guest House.

3. Shangri-La to Baishuitai

In August 2013, there were two daily busses operating between Shangri-la and Baishuitai, one leaving Shangri-la at 9 am and one at 2 pm. The ticket price was 25 RMB. The journey of about 90 km lasts around 3 hours, because of the very difficult mountain road.

By Cycling

For those who love cycling, riding from Lijiang to Baishuitai is a good riding route. The road is not very far away from others, and the scenery along the way is pleasant.

How to Get Around Baishuitai

Car Rental

Renting a car is suitable for a flexible and comfortable way. If there are enough people in your group to share the expense, it is better for you to rent a car with an experienced driver and a tour guide if you are foreign travelers. If you want to have more fun on the way, renting a car is highly recommended way. The driver of chartering car can stop for you to enjoy the scenery and take photos. But a tourist bus will not stop on the way.

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