How to Get to Jianchuan County from Lijiang City (Gucheng District)

Being around 80 kilometers from the Li’jiang City (Gu’cheng District)（丽江-古城区）, Jian’chuan County（剑川县）is known for its ancient temple, as well as its marvelous mountains. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach, train, and plane.

How to Get to Jianchuan County from Lijiang City (Gucheng District)

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Everyday, there will be about 14 coaches departing from Lijiang Coach Terminal（丽江客运站）at 08:20, 09:10, 10:00, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 16:00, 16:40, 17:30, and the ticket price is CNY 25-28. The journey takes around 2 hours.

Address of Li’jiang Coach Terminal:
No. 25, Kang’zhong Road, Gu’cheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
This coach terminal can be reached by taking City Bus No.16 (CNY 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.

2. By Regular-Speed Train

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to Jian’chuan County（剑川县） after you have arrived at Dali Railway Station（大理火车站）.

Everyday, there will be about 2 trains departing from Lijiang Railway Station（丽江火车站）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

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.

3. By Plane

Please be noted that you will still need to transfer to Jian’chuan County（剑川县） after you have arrived at Dali Airport（大理机场）.

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

Everyday, there will be about 5 flights departing from Lijiang San’yi Airport（丽江三义机场）to Dali Airport（大理机场）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Still, as this transportation method is much more time-consuming (longer transfer time may apply) and much more expensive, we recommended you to take the coach or train instead if you are not in a hurry.

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).