Lijiang is a beautiful old town in China, which is over 3000km away from Beijing. This page is about how to travel from Beijing to Lijiang.

Step 1: Book a flight ticket or train ticket from Beijing to Lijiang.

Beijing to Lijiang by plane

It takes about 4 hours to fly from Beijing to Lijiang. The flights depart at Beijing Capital International Airport and arrive at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. Book a Flight Ticket

Beijing to Lijiang by train

There are no direct trains from Beijing to Lijiang. However, trains from Beijing to Kunming and Kunming to Lijiang are available. You can take a train to Kunming first and then transfer to Lijiang.

Trains from Beijing to Kunming
There are two trains travelling from Beijing West Railway Station to Kunming Railway Station everyday, i.e the No.T61 and No.K471. Book a Train Ticket

Ticket price overview
Soft Sleeper: from CNY849
Hard Sleeper: from CNY536
Hard Seat: CNY317
Duration: 37h-44h

How to get to Beijing West Railway Station
Take Subway Line 9 and get off at Beijing Railway Station.

Arriving at Kunming Railway Station
Public bus: No.236,2,83,23,47 Bus.

Trains from Kunming to Lijiang
There are six trains travelling from Beijing to Kunming everyday.
Duration:9-10hours

Ticket price overview
Soft Sleeper: from CNY217
Hard Sleeper: form CNY141.5
Hard Seat: CNY89

Arriving at Lijiang Railway Station
Public bus: No.4, 18 Bus.
If you would like to take a taxi to Lijiang Old Town, it’s best to make a deal before you get on the car.

Step 2: Book a hotel in Lijiang.

Lijiang is old town in China, and it is listed as a world heritage. It is very pupular tourist destination. If you would like to go to Lijiang, you’d better book a hotel in advance. We ChinaTour.Net offer a hotel booking service. Book a hotel in Lijiang

Step 3: Take a tour in Lijiang.

Lijiang is a charming city which attracts more and more visitors to explore it. It takes about 1 to 3 days to visit the place. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake are popular attractions with stunning natural landscape. Even if you just walk around the old town may impress you with a great experience. Book a Lijiang tour