There are 6 ways to get from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Yunnanyi to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
8h¥224–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus
8h 48m¥145–271Drive 339.8 km
- Drive from Xiangcheng to Shangri-Lacar 339.8 km
3h 30m¥289–417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Xiangcheng to Shangri-Lataxi 339.8 km
3h 30m¥650–850Fly from Dali Huangcaoba
- Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane DLU - DIG
5h 6m¥1,676–5,619Taxi to Baoshan, fly
- Take the taxi from Xiangcheng to Baoshan (BSD)taxi
- Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane BSD - DIG
7h 5m¥979–3,607
Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥280 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥280 - ¥420.
No, there is no direct bus from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La station. However, there are services departing from Dali Ancient City and arriving at Shangri-La Bus Station via Lijiang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Xiangyun and arriving at Shangri-La via Yunnanyi, Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Xiangcheng and Shangri-La is 551 km. The road distance is 339.8 km.
The best way to get from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs ¥220 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Xiangcheng to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.
Xiangcheng to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Yunnanyi station.
The best way to get from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La is to train which takes 8h and costs ¥220 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥280 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1600 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Xiangcheng, Yunnan Sheng, China and Shangri-La, China?
You can take a train from Xiangyun to Shangri-La via Yunnanyi, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiangyun to Shangri-La Bus Station via Dali, Dali Ancient City, and Lijiang Bus Station in around 8h 48m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Flights from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,500
Flights from Baoshan to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
Flights from Baoshan to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Dali Huangcaoba to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,500
Flights from Baoshan to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–6,000
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Baoshan to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,100
Train from Yunnanyi to Chuxiong
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥69–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ¥400–850
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More Questions & Answers
Xiangcheng to Shangri-La bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.
Xiangcheng to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Chuxiong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiangcheng to Shangri-La is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Xiangcheng to Shangri-La.
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