How to Visit Lijiang Old Town from the US

Ancient Naxi cobblestone town at 2400m altitude

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Best Time to Go

Mar – Jun

Daily Budget

$45–70/day

Getting There

Fly to Kunming (KMG), then 1h flight or 8h train to Lijiang

Recommended

2–4 Days

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