There are 7 ways to get from Yangshuo to Shangri-La by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airportbus
- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane KWL - LJG
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
8h 22m¥1,552–4,001Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus
- Take the train from Guilin to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
17h 57m¥567–1,193Bus, train via Chuxiong
- Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus
- Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
- Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
14h 52m¥665–888Drive 1,603.5 km
- Drive from Yangshuo to Shangri-Lacar 1,603.5 km
16h 18m¥1,348–1,947Bus to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Take the bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airportbus
- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane KWL - DIG
9h 48m¥2,589–6,118Bus, train to Liuzhou Bailian Airport, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus
- Take the train from Guilin to Liuzhoutrain
- Fly from Liuzhou Bailian Airport (LZH) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane LZH - DIG
13h 32m¥1,252–3,465Bus to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, fly to Yading Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airportbus
- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Yading Airport (DCY)plane KWL - DCY
- Take the taxi from Yading Airport (DCY) to Shangri-Lataxi
17h 24m¥2,310–4,983
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yangshuo to Shangri-La is to bus and train via Chuxiong which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Yangshuo to Shangri-La is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4000.
The distance between Yangshuo and Shangri-La is 1241 km. The road distance is 1603.5 km.
The best way to get from Yangshuo to Shangri-La without a car is to bus and train via Chuxiong which takes 14h 52m and costs ¥650 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Yangshuo to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yangshuo to Shangri-La is 1604 km. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Yangshuo to Shangri-La.
There are 89+ hotels available in Shangri-La.
What companies run services between Yangshuo, China and Shangri-La, China?
There is no direct connection from Yangshuo to Shangri-La. However, you can take the bus to Guilin Airport, walk to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG), walk to Lijiang Airport, take the bus to Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel, take the taxi to Lijiang, then take the train to Shangri-La. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yangshuo to Shangri-La via Guilin South, Guilin West, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,000
Flights from Liuzhou Bailian Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
Flights from Liuzhou Bailian Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,000
Flights from Liuzhou Bailian Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,600
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Yading Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–5,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Yading Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–140
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Guilin West to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥630–690
- Business Class Seat
- ¥900–1,300
Train from Guilin to Liuzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–230
Train from Kunming South to Chuxiong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥95–140
Train from Guilin to Liuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Guilin to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥320–450
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥550–800
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60–85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
Bus from Yangshuo to Guilin South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥35–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
Bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60–85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
Bus from Yangshuo to Guilin South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥35–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
Bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60–85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
Bus from Yangshuo to Guilin South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥35–80
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–80
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.













