Lijiang Ancient Town – Dali Ancient Town Transportation

Being around 200 kilometers from the Dali Ancient Town （大理古城）, Lijiang Ancient Town（丽江古城）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 Dali Ancient Town from Lijiang Ancient Town

1. By Long-Distance Coach

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:

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). 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  and Airport Express, and the taxi fare from downtown area is around (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 Dali Ancient Town （大理古城） after you have arrived at Dali Railway Station（大理火车站）.

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

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

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  and the taxi fare from downtown area is around  (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:

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  and Airport Express, and the taxi fare from downtown area is around (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).