Choose the old-town area before arranging the transfer 丽江
Dayan, Shuhe, and Baisha are different old-town areas. Match the hotel address before choosing an airport or railway transfer.
- Best for
- Old-town lanes, Naxi culture, and highland scenery
- Suggested stay
- 2–4 days
- Main arrival points
- Match Lijiang Sanyi International Airport 丽江三义国际机场 or Lijiang Railway Station 丽江站, then save the exact old-town area.
Your first 24 hours
- Confirm Dayan, Shuhe, or Baisha on the hotel address.
- Keep the first walk short while adjusting to the elevation.
- Check the official weather and booking rule before any mountain day.
Match the arrival to the exact old-town area
Save Sanyi Airport or Lijiang Station with Dayan, Shuhe, Baisha, or the complete hotel address before arranging the transfer.
Open the transfer guideUse locally
Keep the city name and your destination available offline for transport staff and ticket checks.
Where to stay
Dayan Old Town 大研古城
Works for: First visits that want the main historic center and broad visitor services.
Tradeoff: It is the busiest of the three heritage areas; confirm the exact hotel address and meeting point.
Shuhe Old Town 束河古镇
Works for: Travelers who prefer a quieter old-town base.
Tradeoff: It is separate from Dayan and requires its own transfer plan.
Local transport and apps
- Save Dayan, Shuhe, or Baisha with the full hotel address.
- Keep the first day light while adjusting to the elevation.
- Check current weather and official operations before a mountain visit.
Chinese address card
Copy only the place shown on your live booking. These are planning references, not substitutes for a complete hotel address.
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
丽江三义国际机场Lijiang Railway Station
丽江站Dayan Old Town
大研古城Routes that include Lijiang
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Official pages checked 19 Jul 2026
Next review due 19 Aug 2026. Recheck the live arrival point, station, venue, and local transport information before travel.
- UNESCO Old Town of LijiangThe distinct Dayan, Shuhe, and Baisha components of the heritage property.
- CAAC Lijiang airport pageThe official full Lijiang Sanyi International Airport name; current operations still require a live check.
- Yunnan transport Lijiang Station reportThe full Lijiang Station name and dated onward passenger connections; no current timetable is inferred.
- Yunnan transport sightseeing-rail articleDated project context only; confirm current passenger service with the operator before travel.
- China Railway 12306 FAQPassport ticketing and original-document guidance.