How is the traffic condition in Xishuangbanna?

Xishuangbanna Airlines

Jinghong Airport is located in Gajiu Township, south of Jinghong City, 5 kilometers away from Jinghong City. It is the second largest aviation port in Yunnan Province after Kunming. Currently, there are direct flights to Jinghong from seven domestic cities: Kunming, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lijiang and Dali. In addition, Xishuangbanna Airport is another international airport in Yunnan besides Kunming. It has direct flights to Bangkok, Thailand.

There are at least two round trips to Xishuangbanna in Kunming every day. There are 6-10 flights in peak season, with a flight route of 520 kilometers and a flight time of 45 minutes. There are 19 airport minibuses from the airport to Jinghong city, costing 4 yuan/person to reach the city. You can also take bus No. 1 to Jinghong Vocational Middle School, but you need to walk about 500 meters to the right from the airport. You can also take a taxi directly to the city. The highway transportation in Xishuangbanna is relatively convenient. National Highway 213 and National Highway 214 intersect in Jinghong City. All towns and villages are connected by roads, and there are three outbound roads leading to Myanmar and Thailand. Jinghong has three long-distance passenger stations: Jinghong North Station, Jinghong South Station, and Jinghong Passenger Station (No. 23, Jinghong North Road). Among them, Jinghong North Station is the largest long-distance passenger station in Jinghong City, and Jinghong South Station has international passenger buses bound for Laos.

The highway mileage from Kunming to Xishuangbanna and from Kunming to Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna, is about 700 kilometers. Because there are many twists and turns on the way, there are many mountain roads and it takes a long time. The typical driving distance is between 16-20 hours. Therefore, the long-distance buses from Kunming to Jinghong are almost all night sleeper buses, and there are also high-speed long-distance buses. The advantage of this is that it can stagger the peak hours of the expressway during the day and make it easier to arrange time. There are many buses from Kunming to Xishuangbanna every day. For tourists, it is generally more convenient to buy tickets at Kunming Long-distance Bus Station. There are more than 20 sleeper buses and express buses to Jinghong every day. The sleeper bus fare is 145 yuan and the journey takes 18 hours. The express bus fare is 150 yuan and the journey takes 16 hours. Kunming Bus Terminal Address: Next to Nanyao Railway Station at the south end of Beijing Road, Kunming City.

It is best to take an express bus, because this type of bus is of better quality and faster. During the Spring Festival travel period, ticket prices will rise to a certain extent, about 20%. The scenic spots from Jinghong, the capital of Banna, to Xishuangbanna are relatively scattered. Jinghong Bus Station has many buses to various counties and towns every day, and can reach most tourist attractions. But be aware of the signs and routes on the bus to avoid taking the wrong bus. Shuttle buses from Jinghong to various places, Jinghong to Qidong is 2,200 kilometers long, with sleeper buses available the next day; Jinghong-Jinggu is 335 kilometers long, with sleeper buses available every day; Jinghong-Lincang is 440 kilometers long, with sleeper buses available every day; Jinghong-Gengg Ma is 374 kilometers away, with sleeper cars available every day; Jinghong-Lancang is 173 kilometers away, with sleeper cars available every day; Jinghong-Ruili is 993 kilometers long, with sleeper cars available every day; Jinghong is 710 kilometers away, with sleeper cars available every day; Jinghong-Ruili is 993 kilometers away, with sleeper cars available every day; Hong-Zhaotong is 1,090 kilometers long, and there are sleeper cars every day; Jinghong-Xuanwei is 936 kilometers long, and there are sleeper cars every day; Jinghong-Xiaguan is 763 kilometers, and there are two sleeper cars every day; Jinghong-Baoshan is 747 kilometers long , sleepers and coaches are available every day.

Jinghong-Simao is 163 kilometers long and there are many buses every day. The total length of Jinghong-Mojiang is 367 kilometers, and there are sleeper cars every day; Jinghong-Jiangcheng is 260 kilometers, and there are buses every day; the total length of Jinghong-Pu'er is 212 kilometers, and there are three buses every day. Jinghong-Mengla is 173 kilometers away, and there are many buses every day. Jinghong-Menghai is 53 kilometers away, and there are many buses every day. The total length of Jinghong-Luoda is 134 kilometers, and there are many buses every day. Jinghong-Vientiane (Laos) is 920 kilometers long, with one train per week; Jinghong-Ruili is 993 kilometers long, with sleeper cars available every day; in addition, you can buy tickets at the bus station for all tourist attractions and parks from Jinghong to Quanzhou. . The fare is in compliance with national regulations, so don’t worry. But if you don't get on the bus at the station, be careful about bargaining with the driver. Jinghong Port is located on the north bank of the Lancang River in Jinghong City. It is a national first-class port open to the outside world. From Jinghong

Currently, the international water route from Jinghong, China to Vientiane, Laos has been opened and is favored by many tourists. In Jinghong City, you can take bus No. 2 directly to Jinghong Port. Transportation in Jinghong There is no railway in Jinghong, so long-distance transportation relies on planes and buses: there are not many cities in China with direct flights, and direct flights are relatively expensive, so you usually transfer to Kunming. It takes 45 minutes from Kunming to Xishuangbanna. It seems like the plane is only taking off and landing, and the chairs are not even hot yet.

You can book very cheap tickets about 10 days in advance (currently the cheapest Kunming-Jinghong ticket is 270, usually 300). In addition, there are direct flights between Xishuangbanna, Dali and Lijiang, and the price is a bit expensive, around 500 (it also depends on the passenger flow, for example, you can book around 300 in March and April). Civil Aviation Ticket Office: 0691-2121774, 2124774

Bus: There are many buses from Kunming to Jinghong every day, and it is generally not impossible to buy tickets.

It takes 9 hours to drive, and it’s cheaper to take the bus during the day. You can enjoy the tropical scenery on both sides of the Kunkun Expressway in the jungle. There are sleepers at night, which are more expensive than during the day (from Jinghong to Kunming, it costs 185 during the day and 200 at night, and it is more expensive from Kunming). If you call the hotel you booked to ask for directions, be sure to ask the driver if he stops at South Railway Station or Jinghong Bus Terminal.

The South Passenger Transport Station is the only bus station in Banna with international buses. It goes to Laos Nanta (6:40, 10:40, 48CNY) and Luang Prabang every day (when I wrote about the tour guide, I asked the South Station on the phone and got the answer There is no direct bus to Luang Prabang. There was one before. It is not ruled out that this line will be opened again) (Note: This is the latest in July 2010.

South Railway Station Tel: 0691-2137105 King There are many shuttle buses at Hong Bus Terminal (terminal), both inside and outside the province.

Contact number: 0691-2123570/2123171

Banna Bus Terminal (which is also mentioned in many guides. Tire turning plant) is mainly used for short-distance passenger transportation in Fazhou, including travel to Banna in Simao and Puer. This bus station is a place you will often go to.

Tel: 0691-2124427