How to Get to Lijiang City (Gucheng District) from Kunming
Being around 500 kilometers from the provincial capital Kunming（昆明）, Lijiang City (Gucheng District) （丽江古城）is known for its beautiful ancient streets and buildings. 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 Lijiang City (Gucheng District) from Kunming
1. By Long-Distance Coach
Please be noted, that after you have arrived at the local coach station of Lijiang City（丽江市）, you will still need to transfer by local coach or taxi to Gucheng District（古城区）. However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the driver or conductor before departure.
Everyday, there will be about 3 coaches departing from Kunming West Coach Terminal（昆明西部汽车客运站）, and the schedule is listed as follows:
| Time of Departure | Duration | Ticket Price |
| 09:30 | 6 hr 19 mins | CNY 252 |
| 13:50 | 5 hr 50 mins | CNY 217 |
| 21:00 | 11 hr 48 mins | CNY 184 |
Address of Kunming West Coach Terminal:
No.18, Yining Road, Xishan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This coach terminal can be reached by taking City Bus No. 82; No. 148; No. 153; No. 258; No. 908; No. Z102; No. Z87; No. 80; No. 151; No. 258; No. 268; No. 908; No. C143; No. K41(ranges from CNY 1 to CNY 10), and Airport Express No.919 C (approximately CNY 13), as well as Metro Line 3(can be transferred to at Dongfeng Square Station). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 30 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 30 mins.
2. By Regular-Speed Train
Please be noted, that after you have arrived at the local railway station of Lijiang City（丽江市）, you will still need to transfer by local coach or taxi to Gucheng District（古城区）. However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the driver or conductor before departure.
Everyday, there will be about 4 trains departing from Kunming Railway Station（昆明火车站）to Lijiang City（丽江市）, and the schedule is listed as follows:
| Train No. | Time of Departure | Duration | Ticket Price |
| K9686 | 20:25 | 9 hr 5 mins |
Hard Sleeper-CNY 141.5 Soft Sleeper-CNY 217 Single Suite-CNY 669 |
| K9602 | 21:00 | 8 hr 50 mins |
Hard Seat-CNY 89 Soft Seat-CNY 137 Hard Sleeper-CNY 141.5 Soft Sleeper-CNY 217 |
| K9616 | 22:00 | 8 hr 35 mins |
Hard Seat-CNY 89 Soft Seat-CNY 137 Hard Sleeper-CNY 141.5 Soft Sleeper-CNY 217 |
| K9692 | 23:25 | 8 hr 13 mins |
Hard Seat-CNY 89 Hard Sleeper-CNY 141.5 Soft Sleeper-CNY 217 |
Address of Kunming Railway Station:
No.1 Beijing Road, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This railway station can be reached by City Bus No.2; No.80; No.23; No.24; No.25; No.44; No.83(CNY 1 for ordinary, CNY 2 for air-conditioned), and Airport Express No.919 C (approximately CNY 13), as well as Metro Line 1(can be transferred to at Dongfeng Square Station). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 15 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 20 mins.
3. By Plane
Please be noted, that after you have arrived at the local airport of Lijiang City（丽江市）, you will still need to transfer by local coach or taxi to Gucheng District（古城区）. However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the driver or conductor before departure.
Everyday, there will be about 16 flights departing from Kunming Changshui International Airport（昆明长水国际机场）, and the schedule is listed as follows:
| Flight No. | Time of Departure | Duration | Ticket Price |
| 3U8817 | 06:30 | 1 hr 15 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 188-1270 Business Class-CNY 1630 |
| CZ4971 | 06:30 | 1 hr 15 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 188-1270 Business Class-CNY 1630 |
| MU6812 | 06:30 | 1 hr 15 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 188-1270 Business Class-CNY 1630 |
| 8L9801 | 06:50 | 1 hr 5 mins | Economy Class-CNY 188-1270 |
| MU5921 | 07:25 | 1 hr 5 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 240-1270 Business Class-CNY 890-2920 First Class-CNY 3540 |
| MU5923 | 07:25 | 1 hr |
Economy Class-CNY 240-1270 Business Class-CNY 890-2920 First Class-CNY 3560 |
| MU5744 | 13:10 | 1 hr |
Economy Class-CNY 820-1270 Business Class-CNY 890-2920 First Class-CNY 1130-3560 |
| MU2249 | 13:10 | 1 hr | Economy Class-CNY 1120-1270 |
| CZ3487 | 16:25 | 1 hr 5 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 250-1270 Business Class-CNY 810 |
| 8L9803 | 16:45 | 1 hr 5 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 471-1270 Business Class-CNY 780-3560 |
| CZ3451 | 17:25 | 1 hr 10 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 510-1270 Business Class-CNY 810 |
| MU5925 | 18:20 | 1 hr |
Economy Class-CNY 370-1270 Business Class-CNY 890-2920 First Class-CNY 3540 |
| CA5749 | 19:45 | 1 hr 15 mins |
Economy Class-CNY 240-1390 |
| ZH3149 | 19:45 | 1 hr 15 mins | Economy Class-CNY 240-1390 |
| KY8249 | 19:45 | 1 hr 15 mins | Economy Class-CNY 236-1390 |
| 8L9835 | 23:35 | 1 hr 5 mins | Economy Class-CNY 189-1270 |
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 regular-speed train instead if you are not in a hurry.
Address of Kunming Changshui International Airport:
Changshui Village, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This airport can be reached by taking Airport Express No.919 (approximately CNY 13) from different locations in the city, and Metro Line 6(can be transferred to at Kunming East Coach Terminal). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 100 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 45 mins.
