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 |
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).