Day trip from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Lijiang lies 118 km (73 mi) south-east of Shangri-La, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 118 km (73 mi) apart, Lijiang is a realistic day trip from Shangri-La: about 1 h 55 min each way by road.
| Shangri-La | Lijiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 186,400 | 211,151 |
| Elevation | 3,283 m (10,771 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 Shangri-La?
118 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shangri-La; by road roughly 144 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Lijiang by road?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shangri-La 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.