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How to get fromKunming to Tiger Leaping Gorgeby train, taxi, car, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Tiger Leaping Gorge by train, taxi, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the taxi from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    ¥323–419

  2. Drive  521.7 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Tiger Leaping Gorgecar car 521.7 km
    5h 29m
    ¥441–637

  3. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KMG - DIG
    2. Take the taxi from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    ¥1,918–3,762

  4. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane KMG - LJG
    4. Take the taxi from Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    ¥1,388–2,632

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket¥414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Tiger Leaping Gorge, China?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Tiger Leaping Gorge. However, you can take the train to Lijiang then take the taxi to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Kunming to Tiger Leaping Gorge in around 5h 29m.

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