How to Get to Jinghong City from Kunming

Being around 550 kilometers from the provincial capital Kunming(昆明), Jinghong City(景洪市)is known for its beautiful local scenery and marvelous ethnic culture. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach and plane.

How to Get to Jinghong City from Kunming

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Everyday, there will be about 20 coaches departing from Kunming South Coach Terminal(昆明南部汽车客运站), and the schedule is listed as follows:

Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price
08:40 8 hr 38 mins CNY 223
09:00 8 hr 8 mins CNY 223
09:30 7 hr 54 mins CNY 223
09:40 8 hr 38 mins CNY 223
10:00 8 hr 38 mins CNY 223
10:30 8 hr 38 mins CNY 223
10:40 8 hr 38 mins CNY 223
11:40 8 hr 38 mins CNY 223
12:10 8 hr 38 mins CNY 247
14:00 7 hr 54 mins CNY 247
17:00 8 hr 38 mins CNY 247
19:30 14 hr 33 mins CNY 247
20:20 14 hr 33 mins CNY 247
20:30 7 hr 54 mins CNY 247
20:40 14 hr 33 mins CNY 247
21:00 7 hr 56 mins CNY 247
21:20 14 hr 33 mins CNY 247
21:30 14 hr 33 mins CNY 247
21:40 14 hr 33 mins CNY 247
22:00 7 hr 56 mins CNY 247

Please be noted that the coach’s final destination may vary as most towns and cities possess more than one coach stations. However, it is quite easy to get around them by taxis or local buses.

Address of Kunming South Coach Terminal:
No.7, Shangbo Street, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Priovince
This coach terminal can be reached by taking City Bus No. 103; No. 103 Express; No. 149 Exclusive; No. 154; No. 162; No. 178; No. 179; No. 186; No. 198; No. 255; No. 902; No. C12; No. C13; No. C14; No. C24; No. C4 [Route A]; No. C4[Route B]; No. C5; No. C6[Route A]; No. C6[Route B]; No. C7; No. K15; No. K40; No. Z48; No. Z49(ranges from CNY 1 to CNY 10), and Airport Express 919 D (approximately CNY 13), as well as Metro Line 1(can be transferred to at Dongfeng Square Station). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 70 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 50 mins.

2. By Plane

Please be noted, that after you have arrived at the local airport of Jinghong City(景洪市), you will still need to transfer by local bus or taxi to other parts of the city. However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the driver or conductor before departure.

Everyday, there will be about 43 flights departing from Kunming Changshui International Airport(昆明长水国际机场), and the schedule is listed as follows:

Flight No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price (Economy)
CA5709 06:45 1 hr 15 mins CNY 800
KY8209 06:45 1 hr 15 mins CNY 560
ZH3109 06:45 1 hr 15 mins CNY 580
8L9906 07:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 479
DR5303 07:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 569
DR5357 07:50 1 hr 10 mins CNY 610
MU1082 07:55 1 hr 20 mins CNY 820
3U8621 07:55 1 hr 20 mins CNY 550
CZ9925 07:55 1 hr 20 mins CNY 2010
PN6218 09:45 1 hr 15 mins CNY 528
8L9904 09:55 1 hr 10 mins CNY 625
MU5909 10:00 1 hr 10 mins CNY 630
KY8280 10:40 1 hr 20 mins CNY 689
CA5780 10:40 1 hr 20 mins CNY 800
ZH3180 10:40 1 hr 20 mins CNY 720
CZ3491 11:35 1 hr 10 mins CNY 670
FM9453 13:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 720
MU9453 13:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 720
JD5790 13:10 1 hr 15 mins CNY 650
MU5714 13:45 1 hr 15 mins CNY 820
3U5147 13:45 1 hr 15 mins CNY 980
BK2743 14:35 1 hr 20 mins CNY 647
3U2029 16:40 1 hr 10 mins CNY 1830
G52757 16:40 1 hr 10 mins CNY 550
CZ6369 16:45 1 hr 10 mins CNY 610
MU5645 18:40 1 hr 15 mins CNY 630
DR6509 18:55 1 hr 15 mins CNY 565
EU2225 19:00 1 hr 10 mins CNY 565
8L9908 19:50 1 hr 10 mins CNY 475
PN6393 20:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 478
MU5748 20:25 1 hr 5 mins CNY 500
MU5903 21:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 500
3U5149 21:35 1 hr 10 mins CNY 650
MU5905 21:35 1 hr 10 mins CNY 500
MU5724 21:50 1 hr 10 mins CNY 420
3U5052 21:50 1 hr 10 mins CNY 650
DR6511 22:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 550
CA5707 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 800
KY8207 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 410
ZH3107 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 550
MU5740 22:15 1 hr 10 mins CNY 500
MU5792 22:30 1 hr 10 mins CNY 420
MU5145 22:30 1 hr 10 mins CNY 1450

Address of Kunming Changshui International Airport:
Changshui Village, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This airport can be reached by taking Airport Express No.919 (approximately CNY 13) from different locations in the city, and Metro Line 6(can be transferred to at Kunming East Coach Terminal). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 100 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 45 mins.