There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain Shangri-La
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi
2h 29m¥226–285Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Hutiaoxia County/Qiaotou Countybus
6h 45m¥81–193Drive 100.7 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorgecar 100.7 km
1h 15m¥86–124Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi 100.7 km
1h 15m¥200–250
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge is to drive which costs ¥85 - ¥130 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥85 - ¥130.
No, there is no direct bus from Shangri-La station to Tiger Leaping Gorge. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La Bus Station and arriving at Hutiaoxia County/Qiaotou County via Lijiang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Tiger Leaping Gorge is 213 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥220 - ¥290.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shangri-La Bus Station.
Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge.
There are six+ hotels available in Tiger Leaping Gorge.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Tiger Leaping Gorge, China?
You can take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Tiger Leaping Gorge via Lijiang Bus Station and Hutiaoxia County/Qiaotou County in around 6h 45m.
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥59–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Hutiaoxia County/Qiaotou County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥22–85
- Schedules at
- topchinatravel.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
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