How to Travel to Baisha Old Town from Lijiang City
I. Public Bus
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Route 6 Bus: Starting from Lijiang City (丽江市), it passes through Gucheng District (古城区) and Qiqiao Town (七河镇) before arriving at Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇). The total distance is about 20 kilometers, with a travel time of approximately 40 minutes and a fare of 10 yuan. This route has multiple stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off at different locations, making it suitable for enjoying the street views and small-town scenery of Lijiang.
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Route 7 Bus: Also starting from Lijiang City (丽江市), this bus goes through Shuhe Ancient Town (束河古镇) and Qiqiao Town (七河镇) to reach Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇). The journey covers about 25 kilometers and takes around 50 minutes, with a fare of 10 yuan. By taking this bus, you can alight at Shuhe Ancient Town (束河古镇) to explore it first and then continue to Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇) to experience the unique charm of both ancient towns.
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Route 11 Bus: The route begins in Lijiang City (丽江市) and travels along Xianghe Road (祥和路) and Qiqiao Town (七河镇) to Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇). The total distance is about 22 kilometers, and the travel time is approximately 45 minutes, with a fare of 10 yuan. This route offers a relatively spacious and comfortable ride.
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Route 16 Bus: Departing from Lijiang Municipal Administrative Center Station (丽江市行政中心站), it goes through Gucheng District (古城区) and directly reaches Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇). The journey is about 15 kilometers long and takes around 40 minutes. If you are near the administrative center, choosing Route 16 Bus can quickly get you to your destination.
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Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇) Tourist Special Line: This is a bus route specifically designed for tourists, starting from Lijiang Ancient City Entrance Station (丽江古城口站) and directly heading to Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇). The total distance is about 15 kilometers, with a travel time of approximately 20 – 30 minutes. The buses on this line run frequently, making it a convenient option for tourists to travel between the ancient city and Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇).