How to get fromChiang Rai to Lijiangby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang by plane, bus, or train

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Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CEI - LJG
8h 20m
¥1,053–3,859
Local Bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
27h 58m
¥520–1,199
Local Bus, bus, train via Chuxiong
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
5. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
22h 48m
¥570–1,284
Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CNX - LJG
13h 43m
¥1,020–2,350

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 26mAverage Duration

¥952Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.5 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Lijiang, China?

Thai Vietjet Air, Ruili Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) once daily.

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Lijiang(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Lijiang, formerly romanized as Likiang, is a prefecture-level city in the northwest of Yunnan Province, China. It has an area of 21219 km2 and had a population of 1,253,878 at the 2020 census whom 288,787 lived in the built-up area (metro) made of Gucheng District. Lijiang is famous for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang, which contains a mixture of different historical architecture styles and a complex, ancient water-supply system.

Things to do in Lijiang

Old Town of Lijiang(Opens in a new window)

Dayan, commonly called the Old Town of Lijiang is the historical center of Lijiang City, in Yunnan, China. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jinanqiao Dam(Opens in a new window)

The Jinanqiao Dam or Jin'anqiao (meaning "golden and peace bridge") is a concrete gravity dam on the Jinsha River 25 km southeast of Lijiang City in Yunnan Province, China. The purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and flood control.

Places to stay in Lijiang

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Lijiang Gemmer Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Jianshe Inn(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

夕露小榭古城南门店 Xilu Xiaoxie Inn Old Town Lijiang(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

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