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There are 7 ways to get from Guangzhou to Shangri-La by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane CAN - DIG
    5h 38m
    ¥1,837–3,146

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Guangzhou to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    35h 47m
    ¥348–661

  3. Train via Gunan

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Qijiang Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from Qijiang East to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    21h 33m
    ¥849–1,440

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Guangzhou to Kunming Eastbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Shangri-labus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Yunnan Shangri-la to Shangri-Lataxi taxi
    37h 15m
    ¥653–889

  5. Drive 1,907.3 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Shangri-Lacar car 1,907.3 km
    19h 52m
    ¥1,620–2,340

  6. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane CAN - LJG
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    8h 28m
    ¥1,400–2,329

  7. Fly Foshan Shadi Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

    1. Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane FUO - DIG
    11h 58m
    ¥2,780–6,149

Guangzhou to Shangri-La by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,488.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Haizhu Square to Shangri-La via Guangzhou South, Guangzhou South station, Qijiang East, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 21h 33m.

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