After arriving at Kunming Airport in the middle of the night, your trip to Lijiang the next day can be arranged as follows:

  1. Arrival at Kunming Airport: First, make sure you clear customs at Kunming Changshui International Airport smoothly and pick up your luggage.

  2. Airport Transportation: From Kunming Airport to the city, you can choose the following transportation methods:

    • Airport Bus: Take the airport bus to Kunming city, then transfer to the subway or bus to the train station.
    • Taxi: Take a taxi directly to Kunming Railway Station. The price is relatively high, but it is faster.
    • Online ride-hailing: Using an online ride-hailing service is also a good option, and the price may be between that of an airport bus and a taxi.

  3. Check in hotel: Since you arrive in the middle of the night, it is recommended that you find a hotel in the city to rest so that you can be energetic the next day. You can book a hotel online or look for one directly near the airport.

  4. Next day’s itinerary:

    • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, or choose to eat at a nearby restaurant.
    • Go to the train station: From the hotel, take public transportation or take a taxi to Kunming Railway Station.
    • Purchase train tickets: Purchase train tickets to Lijiang at the train station ticket window or automatic ticket vending machine.
    • Waiting: According to the time on the train ticket, go to the waiting room of the train station in advance to wait.

  5. Train to Lijiang: Take the train to Lijiang according to the time on the train ticket.

  6. Arrived in Lijiang: After arriving at Lijiang Railway Station, you can choose the following ways to get to Lijiang city:

    • Bus: Take Lijiang bus to the city.
    • Taxi: Take a taxi directly to Lijiang city.
    • Online car-hailing: Use online car-hailing service.

  7. Check in hotel: Find a hotel in Lijiang city to rest and prepare for the next trip to Lijiang.

Please adjust your itinerary according to actual conditions and pay attention to traffic and weather changes. Have a nice trip!