There are 4 ways to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-LaLijiang
1h 57m¥99–110Bus
- Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
3h 49m¥106–144Drive 172.9 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery172.9 km
1h 58m¥155–224Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery172.9 km
1h 58m¥350–420
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is to train which costs ¥95 - ¥110 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥95 - ¥110.
The distance between Lijiang and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is 142 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥95 - ¥110.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥95 - ¥110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥100 - ¥150 and takes 3h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lijiang to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery.
There are 57+ hotels available in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Lijiang to Shangri-La twice daily. Tickets cost ¥49 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥65–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
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Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥65–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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