Shaxi is located in the southwest of Jianchuan, Yunnan, China, in the southeast of the Three Parallel Rivers Nature Reserve of Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nujiang River, between Dali and Lijiang. So no matter where you come from, you have to go to Kunming or Lijiang or Dali by plane or train, and then go to Shaxi.
public transport
No matter which direction you come to Shaxi from, you must first take the shuttle bus to the county seat of the ancient town——Jianchuan County. After leaving Jianchuan Bus Station, on the right side outside the gate, you can see many green minivans waiting in line to go to Shaxi Ancient Town. The green minivan is a special rural passenger transport between Shaxi Ancient Town and Jianchuan County. The journey takes about 45 minutes and the fare is 15 yuan.
From Kunming to Shaxi: Take the Kunming-Jianchuan bus at Kunming Western Passenger Terminal, the departure time is 8:40 to 19:00, the ticket price for the morning shift is 200 yuan, and the evening sleeper fare is 190 yuan, which takes about 6 hours and 25 yuan point. After arriving at Jianchuan Bus Station, transfer to the green rural passenger transport bus to Shaxi Ancient Town. The bus on the front is at the gate of the passenger station, the departure time is 06:30-19:00, and the bus will leave when it is full (7 people are full), the fare is 15 yuan, and it takes about 45 minutes.
Lijiang to Shaxi: Take the Lijiang-Jianchuan bus at Lijiang Passenger Terminal. The departure time is from 08:20 to 17:30, every 30 to 40 minutes, the fare is 28 yuan, and it takes about 2 hours. After arriving at Jianchuan Bus Station, transfer to the green rural passenger bus to Shaxi Ancient Town. The bus on the front is at the gate of the passenger station, the departure time is 06:30-19:00, and the bus will leave when it is full (7 people are full), the fare is 15 yuan, and it takes about 45 minutes.
Dali to Shaxi: Take the Dali-Jianchuan bus from Dali North Bus Station, the departure time is 6:45 to 19:20, every 20 minutes, the fare is 42 yuan, and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. After arriving at Jianchuan Bus Station, transfer to the green rural passenger transport bus to Shaxi Ancient Town. The bus on the front is at the gate of the passenger station, the departure time is 06:30-19:00, and the bus will leave when it is full (7 people are full), the fare is 15 yuan, and it takes about 45 minutes.
From Shangri-La to Shaxi: Take the Shangri-La-Jianchuan bus at the Shangri-La Passenger Terminal. The departure time is 09:15 and 14:50. There are 2 classes a day, the fare is 50 yuan, and it takes about 4 hours. After arriving at Jianchuan Bus Station, transfer to the green rural passenger transport bus to Shaxi Ancient Town. The bus on the front is at the gate of the passenger station, the departure time is 06:30-19:00, and the bus will leave when it is full (7 people are full), the fare is 15 yuan, and it takes about 45 minutes.
From Shuanglang to Shaxi: Take the bus from Shuanglang to Dali from Shuanglang, get off at Shaping, and then transfer to the bus from Dali to Jianchuan on the side of Shaping Road. After arriving at Jianchuan Bus Station, transfer to the green rural passenger bus to Shaxi Ancient Town. The bus on the front is at the gate of the passenger station, the departure time is 06:30-19:00, and the bus will leave when it is full (7 people are full), the fare is 15 yuan, and it takes about 45 minutes.
Self-driving way
Just follow the navigation
From Kunming to Shaxi: via Anchu Expressway, Chuda Expressway, Dali Expressway, and get off at Diannan Exit. After getting off the expressway, go straight for about 4 kilometers to the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Lanping, turn left and walk along the direction of Shibaoshan Scenic Area for 10 kilometers, until you reach the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Shaxi Town, turn left Walk 12 kilometers to reach Shaxi Ancient Town (this section of road is a country road, asphalt road, with many curves, please pay attention to driving safety!). There are obvious warning signs at the fork in the road, and you can drive according to the instructions. The whole journey is about 450 kilometers and takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes.
From Lijiang to Shaxi: via Dali Expressway, get off at Diannan Exit. After getting off the expressway, go straight for about 4 kilometers to the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Lanping, turn left and walk along the direction of Shibaoshan Scenic Area for 10 kilometers, until you reach the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Shaxi Town, turn left Walk 12 kilometers to reach Shaxi Ancient Town (this section of road is a country road, asphalt road, with many curves, please pay attention to driving safety!). There are obvious warning signs at the fork in the road, and you can drive according to the instructions. The whole journey is about 99 kilometers and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
From Dali to Shaxi: via Dali Expressway, get off at Diannan Exit, go straight for about 4 kilometers to the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Lanping, turn left and walk 10 kilometers along the direction of Shibaoshan Scenic Area. Arrive at the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Shaxi Town, turn left and walk 12 kilometers to reach Shaxi Ancient Town (this section of road is a country road with asphalt and many curves, so pay attention to driving safety!). There are obvious warning signs at the fork in the road, and you can drive according to the instructions. The whole journey is about 140 kilometers and takes about 2 hours.
From Shangri-La to Shaxi: via National Highway 214, get on Dali Expressway at Baihanchang, get off at Diannan Exit, go straight for about 4 kilometers to the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Lanping, turn left and walk along Shibaoshan Scenic Area Go forward for 10 kilometers in the direction to arrive at the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Shaxi Town, turn left and walk 12 kilometers to reach Shaxi Ancient Town (this section of road is a rural road, asphalt road, with many curves, please pay attention to driving safety !). There are obvious warning signs at the fork in the road, and you can drive according to the instructions. The whole journey is about 210 kilometers and takes about 4 hours.
Nuodeng to Shaxi: via S227 Provincial Highway, S311 Provincial Highway, pass through Baishi Town, Lanping County, Tongdian Town, Laojunshan Town, Diannan Town, and turn right at the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Jianchuan Go forward 10 kilometers along the direction of Shibaoshan Scenic Area to reach the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Shaxi Town, turn left and walk 12 kilometers to reach Shaxi Ancient Town (this section of road is a country road, asphalt road, with many curves , pay attention to driving safety!). There are obvious warning signs at the fork in the road, and you can drive according to the instructions. The whole journey is about 210 kilometers and takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
From Shuanglang to Shaxi: via Dali Expressway, get off at Diannan Exit, go straight for about 4 kilometers to the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Lanping, turn left and walk 10 kilometers along the direction of Shibaoshan Scenic Area , Arrive at the intersection of Shibaoshan Scenic Area and Shaxi Town, turn left and walk 12 kilometers to reach Shaxi Ancient Town (this section of road is a rural road, asphalt road, with many curves, pay attention to driving safety!). There are obvious warning signs at the fork in the road, and you can drive according to the instructions. The whole journey is about 110 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
other methods
1. Didi Shunfengche or special car or carpooling
2. Chartered car
3. Dali Lanlinge Hotel - Shaxi Lanlinge Hotel shuttle bus, 2 shifts a day, one at 9:00 am and one at 3:00 pm.