How much does it cost to go to Lijiang?

It depends on the mode of travel, itinerary and length of stay. Generally ranging from 2000-5000 yuan.

Everyone has their own way of traveling, and naturally the money they spend is also different. The main expenses for traveling to Lijiang include transportation fees, attraction tickets, accommodation and meals, and time to spend in Lijiang.

1. Transportation costs

Kunming, Banna, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Changsha, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Chongqing, Nanjing, Guiyang, Xiamen, Wuhan, Dalian, Mianyang, etc. For flights from the city to Lijiang, some flights need to transfer in Kunming. The price of air tickets depends on the distance and the peak and off-season. The price varies greatly, ranging from a few hundred yuan to two to three thousand.

The total distance from Kunming to Lijiang is 527 kilometers, and the bus fare ranges from 160-200. Train tickets cost 65 yuan for a hard seat, 130 yuan for a hard sleeper upper berth, 137 yuan for a middle berth, and 141 yuan for a lower berth, 200 yuan for a soft sleeper upper berth, 207 yuan for a lower berth, and 614 yuan for a soft sleeper VIP room.

2. Accommodation and food expenses

Lijiang’s B&Bs are very famous throughout the country. Many dignitaries give up staying in high-end hotels to experience the B&B style. There are thousands of inns in Lijiang Ancient Town, and the prices range from 30 to 3,000 yuan.

It is recommended to book in advance. There are many mid-priced B&Bs with no rooms for 200-400 yuan. Some inns with good service can provide free airport pick-up. There are a lot of things to eat in Lijiang, such as Lijiang bean stewed rice, ice powder cold snack, rice enema, donkey rolling, Lijiang steam pot chicken, pork belly, etc. You can experience it and decide the cost of food by yourself.

3. Ticket fees for scenic spots

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: 30 kilometers away from Dayan Ancient Town. If you rent a car, the price is based on the car type. It is usually 200 yuan for a round trip. You can make an appointment at the inn to accompany you, and the fare is AA , there is no admission fee. The large ropeway costs 220 yuan (including environmentally friendly cars, which must be purchased together)

Lashihai: You can spend a day with Shuhe Ancient Town. The cost of horseback riding varies from more than 150-500 yuan depending on the distance of the route.

Lugu Lake: There is no entrance fee. You can bring a small gift of 10 to 20 yuan to visit the grandmother's house. Try the wine brewed by the landlord, listen to the walking marriage culture of the Mosuo people, and appreciate the dancing of the most beautiful Mosuo woman.

Baoshan Stone Town: The entrance fee is 20 yuan. You need to charter a car to go there. There are B&Bs nearby for 60-100 yuan a night.

Hutiao Gorge: It is 80 kilometers away from the ancient city of Lijiang. After driving for about 3 hours, you can then hike for an hour to reach Shanghutiao Gorge. The chartered bus fee is about 300 yuan for a round trip. The ticket to the Tiger Leaping Gorge is 50/person, and student tickets are 50% off. Zhonghu Leaping Gorge costs 65 yuan per person and takes 3 to 4 hours to hike.

Meili Snow Mountain: If there are a large number of people, you can form an independent group. If there are few people, you can make a carpool appointment at the inn. Generally, a purely fun group is a few hundred yuan more expensive than a shopping group, and an in-depth tour is several hundred yuan more expensive than a pure fun group.

Yubeng: Yubeng is a semi-developed scenic spot, and you can only hike there starting from Xidang Village. Tourists with average physical strength can rent horses, and the riding fee is generally about 200 yuan.

Mufu: 60 yuan/person, student ticket 30 yuan/person.

Wangu Building: 50 yuan/person, student ticket 25 yuan/person.

Guanyin Gorge: 80 yuan/person, free for students.

Shuhe Ancient Town - 60 yuan/person (it is recommended to go through the back door, only the front entrance is charged)

Wenbi Mountain (Wenfeng Temple): 25 yuan/person (the most famous Buddhist temple in Lijiang Temple, most people go to this scenic spot to burn incense and worship Buddha)

Liming Qiangui Mountain: 80 yuan/person, student ticket 25 yuan/person.

Don’t deal with nearby drivers. If you want to charter a car, it’s best to ask the inn to introduce a reliable driver. The above is the cost of traveling to Lijiang. A one-week travel arrangement can be arranged for 5,000 yuan. In fact, the simpler the life, the greater the cost and price. If you are traveling by car, the price is not much different.

Extended information:

Lijiang tourism precautions:

1. Life services

1. Be sure to keep the payment for the maintenance of the ancient city Fee bills! In 2011, the Lijiang Municipal Government made a decision to hold a lottery for Lijiang Ancient Town maintenance fee bills on January 6 and July 6 every year. Regular draws will be held on Guweifei ticket numbers, and each winner will receive a prize of RMB 200,000.

2. The tourist service booth of the Ancient City Administration Bureau at the entrance of the ancient city has dedicated personnel to answer tourists’ questions. Tel: 0888-5159909, 0888-5169909.

3. Remember "walk with the current when entering the city, and go against the current when leaving the city", so you will not get lost in the spider web-like streets of the ancient city.

4. If you plan to travel to Lijiang during the peak tourist season (Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day holidays), be sure to book a room before departure. During the peak season, some small inns and hotels will use various excuses to cancel the stay. Due to the phenomenon of booking default, it is recommended to make more inquiries when booking to find a hotel with a good reputation.

5. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Lijiang, so please bring enough warm and cold-proof clothing and prepare commonly used medicines. Especially those traveling with the elderly and children should pay attention to preventing colds.

6. The weather in Lijiang is dry, so you need to pay attention to hydration.