Lijiang Train Station Guide

Basic Facts:

Lijiang Railway Station, which goes by the Chinese name 丽江站 (Lìjiāng Zhàn), is located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, within the province of Yunnan, . It occupies a strategic position as the northern terminus of the Dali–Lijiang Railway (further connected to Kunming) and the southern terminus of the Lijiang–Shangri-La Railway.

Railway Maps & Station Photos

The station proudly opened its doors to the public in 2011. With a focus on providing efficient transport and promoting tourism in the region, Lijiang Railway Station is a modern facility that has enhanced the connectivity of the city, which is known for its UNESCO World Heritage site — the Old Town of Lijiang.

Getting to Lijiang Station

By local bus: The local bus network offers routes (including bus 4, 16, 18) that stop at Lijiang Railway Station, ensuring straightforward access from different parts of the city and surrounding areas. In Lijiang, The primary public transport options available are buses and taxis.

Train Schedule for Lijiang Station

Lijiang serves as a vital junction between the picturesque city of Lijiang and various other destinations across China. In Yunnan Province, Lijiang Station has trains to or from Kunming, Dali, Shangri La (Xianggelila), Nile, Chuxiong, Puzhehei, Xishuangbanna, etc. For long-distance trains, Lijiang Station has trains to or from Nanning, Guilin, Liuzhou.

• Lijiang to Shangri La train

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Accommodation aroud Lijiang Station

Lijiang – Shangri-la Railway

The Lijiang-Shangrila Railway is a national  electrified railway located in Yunnan Province. It connects the city of Lijiang with the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture’s Shangri-La City. The railway has a total length of 139.7 kilometers and construction began on October 28, 2014. It is expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2023 with a design speed of 140 kilometers per hour.

Main stations along the route include Lijiang Station, Lashihai Station, Xiaozhongdian Station, and Shangri-La Railway Station. Once completed, the travel time from Kunming to Shangri-La is expected to be within 5 hours.

How to Buy Tickets Online

There are several ways to book your train tickets online. Just remember that booking herizon for train tickets opens 15 days before your travel date. It is recommended to book you tickets as soon as possible in advance to secure your seat at your desired departure time.

1. Book with China Highlights

www.chinahighlights.com is a trusted online ticket agent who get possitive reviews & is  often recommended on Trip Advisor forum. They offer real-time train schedule online, English-language support, They can also provide assistance in case of any issues with your tickets or travel or when you’re running into trouble. Even they can deliver tickets to your hotel in advance. You can place orders with them any time. They are helpful, especially when you’re not familiar with the China’s transportation system or do not speak Chinese.

2. Book with 12306 China Railway

www.12306.cn is the offcial website of China Railway, which now has supported English. It also provides an offcial ticketing (English version) App – Tielu 12306 for both iOS and Android.

Jack’s friendly reminder: In the official site www.12306.cn, you can enter “Lijiang” as Lijiang Railway Station.

When to Buy Tickets

Tickets can be booked up to 15 days on the official 12306 China Railway website. It is always advisable to buy tickets in advance to secure ticket availability or seat assignment. Ticets tend to sell out quickly especially during the bussy travel peak period, such as the public National Days (Gold Week), Labour’s Days, Chinese Moon Festival or Qingming Festival. But if you use an online ticket agent www.chinahighlights.com, you can order tickets any time with them and they will book it for you once the tickets are released online.