How to Get to Shaxi Old Town from Lijiang

Being around 100 kilometers from the Lijiang （丽江）, Shaxi Old Town（沙溪古镇）is known for its ancient building and street, as well as special local products. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach, train, and plane.

How to Get to Shaxi Old Town from Lijiang

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to Shaxi Old Town（沙溪古镇） 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 Ticket Price
08:20

Ancient Town
(South Gate)

 3 hrs CNY 118
08:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
09:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
09:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
09:30 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
09:30 Lijiang Airport 2 hrs CNY 115
09:45 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 115
09:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
10:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
10:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
10:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
11:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
11:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
11:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
12:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
12:00 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 115
12:50 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
12:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
13:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
13:40 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
13:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
14:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
14:50 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
14:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
15:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
15:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
15:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
16:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
16:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
16:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
17:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
18:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
19:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 126

Address of Lijiang Ancient Town:
No.1, East avenue, Na’xi Autonomous County, Gu’cheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
This ancient town can be reached by taking City Bus No.2; No.3; No.4; No.7; No. 10 [Route A]; No. 10 [Route B]; No.11; No.14; No.16; No.18; No.19; No.22; No.26; No. 27; No. 28; No. 30; No.31; No. 32; No.15 [Route A]; No. 15 [Route B] (ranges from 1-5), and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 8 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 10 mins.

Address of Lijiang San’yi Airport:
Qi’he Town, Gu’cheng District, Li’jiang City, Yunnan Province
This airport can be reached by taking City Bus No. 27 (CNY 3) and Airport Express (CNY 20), and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 82 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 35 mins. For your information, the Airport Express departs from Domestic Arrivals (Gate 3), and terminates at Min’hang Lan’tian Hotel (downtown).

2. By Regular-Speed Train

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to Shaxi Old Town（沙溪古镇） after you have arrived at Dali Railway Station（大理火车站）.

Everyday, there will be about 2 trains departing from Lijiang Railway Station（丽江火车站）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price
K6120 07:00 1 hr 59 mins

Hard Seat-CNY 34

Soft Sleeper- CNY 105.5

Exclusive Single Suite-CNY 328.5
K6122 16:00 2 hr 22 mins

Hard Seat-CNY 34

Soft Seat-CNY 49

Soft Sleeper- CNY 105.5

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 can be reached by taking City Bus No.4, No. 16, No.18 (CNY 1-5) and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 19 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 15 mins.

3. By Plane

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to Dali Ancient Town （大理古城） after you have arrived at Dali Airport（大理机场）.

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

Everyday, there will be about 5 flights departing from Lijiang San’yi Airport（丽江三义机场）to Dali Airport（大理机场）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Flight No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price (Economy)

8L9837

CZ8088

 07:20 5 hr 20 mins CNY 738

3U8533

8L9527

 08:45 5 hr 35 mins CNY 657

MU5922

MU5734

 13:05 5 hr 5 mins CNY 1500

8L9667

8L9527

 16:15 21 hr 45 mins CNY 625

8L9804

MU5941

 23:55 9 hr 20 mins CNY 775

Still, as this transportation method is much more time-consuming (longer transfer time may apply) and much more expensive, we recommended you to take the coach or train instead if you are not in a hurry.

Address of Lijiang San’yi Airport:
Qi’he Town, Gu’cheng District, Li’jiang City, Yunnan Province
This airport can be reached by taking City Bus No. 27 (CNY 3) and Airport Express (CNY 20), and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 82 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 35 mins. For your information, the Airport Express departs from Domestic Arrivals (Gate 3), and terminates at Min’hang Lan’tian Hotel (downtown).