Day trip from Chuxiong to Lijiang
Lijiang lies 243 km (151 mi) north-west of Chuxiong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 243 km (151 mi) apart, Lijiang is a realistic day trip from Chuxiong: about 3 h 57 min each way by road.
| Chuxiong | Lijiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 555,081 | 211,151 |
| Elevation | 1,784 m (5,853 ft) | 2,397 m (7,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
What to see in Lijiang
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Old Town of Lijiang.
Where to book tours and tickets in Lijiang
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Staying in Lijiang
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Common questions
How far is Lijiang from Chuxiong?
243 km (151 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chuxiong; by road roughly 296 km (184 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chuxiong to Lijiang by road?
About 3 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chuxiong and Lijiang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.