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

    10/06/2018Crazy Jone1352 wordsAbout 5 minutes

    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 1Yuxi-Kunming Expressway (玉昆高速) → Exit at Tonghai (~50 mins).
    • Option 2S304 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

    Attraction Description Location
    Xiushan Mountain (秀山) Ancient temples, lush forests. Downtown Tonghai.
    Qilu Lake (杞麓湖) Lakeside cycling, birdwatching. 5 km east of Tonghai.
    Tonghai Ancient Town Ming/Qing-era architecture, local markets. Central 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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