How to Get to Tonghai County from Yuxi City (Hongta District)

This is a comprehensive guide on traveling from Yuxi City (Hongta District) to Tonghai County (通海县), including transportation options, routes, and key details:

1. By Bus (Recommended)

Direct Bus from Yuxi Central Bus Station

Route: Hongta District → Tonghai County

Fare: ¥20–30 per person

Duration: ~1.5 hours

Schedule:

• First bus: 7:00 AM
• Last bus: 6:00 PM
• Frequency: Every 30–60 minutes 14.

Drop-off: Tonghai Bus Station (通海客运站)

Alternative via Public Bus

• Take Bus 50 from Hongta District to Jiangchuan District, then transfer to a Tonghai-bound bus (¥5 + ¥15–20, ~2 hours total) 4.

2. By Car (Self-Drive or Taxi)

Distance: ~60 km

Route:

• Option 1: Yuxi-Kunming Expressway (玉昆高速) → Exit at Tonghai (~50 mins).
• Option 2: S304 Provincial Road (scenic route; ~1.5 hours) 45.

Costs:

• Taxi/Ride-hailing (Didi): ~¥150–200 (one way).
• Self-drive: Fuel ~¥40–50 round trip; no tolls.

3. Key Attractions in Tonghai

4. Travel Tips

• Best Time to Visit: March–November (mild weather; avoid July–August rains).
• Language: Mandarin is widely spoken; Yi dialects common in rural areas.
• Food: Try Tonghai bean curd (通海豆鼓) and fermented rice cakes (甜白酒).

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