Lijiang – Heqing Transportation

Being around 50 kilometers from the Li’jiang City (Gu’cheng District)（丽江-古城区）, He’qing County（鹤庆县）is known for its water scenery, as well as its marvelous local wine. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach and train.

How to Get to Heqing Old Town from Lijiang City (Gucheng District)

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to He’qing County（鹤庆县） after you have arrived at Dali Ancient Town（大理古城）.

However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the coach or taxi driver before departure.

Everyday, there will be about 33 coaches departing from Lijiang Ancient Town（丽江古城）, and Lijiang Sanyi Airport （丽江三义机场）. The schedule is listed as follows:

Time of Departure Station of Departure Duration Ticket Price
08:20

Ancient Town
(South Gate)

 3 hrs CNY 118
08:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
09:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
09:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
09:30 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
09:30 Lijiang Airport 2 hrs CNY 115
09:45 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 115
09:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
10:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
10:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
10:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
11:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
11:10 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
11:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
12:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
12:00 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 115
12:50 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
12:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
13:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
13:40 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
13:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
14:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
14:50 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
14:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
15:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
15:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
15:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
16:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
16:20 Ancient Town
(South Gate)		 3 hrs CNY 118
16:50 Ancient Town 2 hr 30 mins CNY 118
17:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
18:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 112
19:00 Ancient Town
(North Gate)		 2 hr 30 mins CNY 126

Address of Lijiang Ancient Town:
No.1, East avenue, Na’xi Autonomous County, Gu’cheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
This ancient town can be reached by taking City Bus No.2; No.3; No.4; No.7; No. 10 [Route A]; No. 10 [Route B]; No.11; No.14; No.16; No.18; No.19; No.22; No.26; No. 27; No. 28; No. 30; No.31; No. 32; No.15 [Route A]; No. 15 [Route B] (ranges from 1-5), and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 8 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 10 mins.

Address of Lijiang San’yi Airport:
Qi’he Town, Gu’cheng District, Li’jiang City, Yunnan Province
This airport can be reached by taking City Bus No. 27 (CNY 3) and Airport Express (CNY 20), and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 82 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 35 mins. For your information, the Airport Express departs from Domestic Arrivals (Gate 3), and terminates at Min’hang Lan’tian Hotel (downtown).

2. By Regular-Speed Train

Everyday, there will be about 1 train departing from Lijiang Railway Station（丽江火车站）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price
K6122 16:00 28 mins

Hard Seat-CNY 9.5

Soft Seat-CNY 13.5

Soft Sleeper-CNY 82.5

Address of Lijiang Railway Station:
Shang’ji Road, Nan’kou Industrial Park, Huang’shan Town, Yu’long County, Li’jiang City, Yunnan Province
This railway station can be reached by taking City Bus No.4, No. 16, No.18 (CNY 1-5) and the taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 19 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi). The expected time of arrival will be around 15 mins.

Beside these two transportation methods, you may also rent a car or have a private taxi instead. For worry-free services, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

 

Transportation in Yunnan:

Yunnan Travel by Air

Rail Transport in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan