Day trip from Shangri-La to Lushui
Lushui lies 238 km (148 mi) south of Shangri-La, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 238 km (148 mi) apart, Lushui is a realistic day trip from Shangri-La: about 3 h 52 min each way by road.
| Shangri-La | Lushui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 186,400 | 197,000 |
| Elevation | 3,283 m (10,771 ft) | 819 m (2,687 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lushui
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Staying in Lushui
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Common questions
How far is Lushui from Shangri-La?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, south of Shangri-La; by road roughly 290 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shangri-La to Lushui by road?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shangri-La and Lushui?
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.