How to Get to Huaning County from Yuxi City (Hongta District)
1. By Bus (Recommended)
Route: Take Bus 50 (Hongta District ↔ Jiangchuan District) and transfer to a Huaning-bound bus.
Fare:
- Bus 50: ¥5/person 1
- Jiangchuan to Huaning bus: ~¥15-20
Travel Time: ~1.5–2 hours (including transfer time).
Schedule:
- Bus 50: Runs frequently (every 10–20 minutes) from 6:15–20:30 (Jiangchuan) / 7:00–21:30 (Hongta) 1.
- Jiangchuan to Huaning buses: Depart from Jiangchuan Bus Station, with multiple daily departures (~30–60 min intervals).
2. By Car (Self-Drive or Taxi)
Distance: ~53 km 5.
Time: ~1–1.5 hours (depending on traffic).
Route: Start from Hongta District → Yujiang Expressway (玉江高速) → Cuida Line (翠大线) → Ping’an Avenue (平安大道) → Jianghua Highway (江华公路) → Huaning
Costs:
- Fuel: ~¥32 (one way) 1.
- Toll fees: ¥0 (no expressway tolls currently) 1.
- Taxi/ride-hailing: ~¥100–150 (one way).
3. By Private/Shared Car (Alternative)
Options:
- Didi (ride-hailing): ~¥100–200 (depends on demand).
- Local carpool services: Check apps like Huochebang or local travel agencies.
4. Upcoming Highway Option (2025)
New Expressway (Miyu Highway):
- Expected to open in mid-January 2025, reducing travel time from Yuxi to Huaning significantly 2.
- Route: Connects Yuxi (Hongta) → Huaning via Mile-Yuxi Expressway.
- Estimated Time: ~40–50 minutes (once fully operational) 2.
Summary of Best Options
Method | Time | Cost | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Bus (Bus 50 + transfer) | ~1.5–2 hrs | ~¥20–25 | Cheapest, but requires a transfer. |
Self-drive | ~1–1.5 hrs | ~¥32 (fuel) | Most flexible; no tolls. |
Taxi | ~1 hr | ~¥100–150 | Fastest but most expensive. |
Upcoming Highway (2025) | ~40–50 min | TBD | Expected to open soon. |
For real-time bus schedules, check “Che Lai Le” (车来了) app 1. If driving, consider avoiding peak hours (7:30–9:00 AM & 5:00–7:00 PM) for smoother travel.