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There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Shangri-La by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane XIY - DIG
    7h 25m
    ¥1,656–3,981

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    19h 35m
    ¥987–1,171

  3. Drive 1,613.5 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Shangri-Lacar car 1,613.5 km
    18h 41m
    ¥1,371–1,981

  4. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane XIY - LJG
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    7h 55m
    ¥1,419–3,664

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥817Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,174.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air Co. Ltd., and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Shangri-La via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 19h 35m.

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