Day trip from Xiangcheng to Lijiang
Lijiang lies 160 km (99 mi) north of Xiangcheng, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 160 km (99 mi) apart, Lijiang is a realistic day trip from Xiangcheng: about 2 h 36 min each way by road.
| Xiangcheng | Lijiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 121,959 | 211,151 |
| Elevation | 1,986 m (6,516 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 Xiangcheng?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, north of Xiangcheng; by road roughly 195 km (121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xiangcheng to Lijiang by road?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiangcheng 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.