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In August 2007, we traveled from Lijiang to Kunming by bus. Not some old vehicle but a goodlooking bordeaux red double-decker bus. We took the bus of 7.30 to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Our bus fare was 196 Yuan. The cheapest fare was 175 Yuan. The difference is that with the more expensive price you get bigger and adjustable chairs.
The airplane fare Lijiang- Kunming was around 800 Yuan incl. creditcard fee.
We departed from the Express Bus Station in Lijiang opposite the Sightseeing Hotel. I guess there are more bus stations with buses to Kunming. Other travel offices will sell perhaps tickets from other bus companies departing from other bus stations. Our travel agency (the one in the street near the famous waterwheel) gave us a card with our bus station.
The bus chairs (on the photograph) were impressive. The space for the legs was okay but could be better. In our bus for example the chairs were much higher than the path between the chairs.(about 30cm). A hot meal with the other passengers in a restaurant along the road is included.(at 10.40). This was also the only stop that journey. Toilet in the bus was closed and could not be used.
Our ride from Lijiang took 8.5 hours (7.30 - 16.00). Distance is about 500km. The way from Lijiang to Dali is through urban area. Because of the smaller road with slowly traffic, this part of the journey took allready 4 hours. From Dali to Kunming is entirely by (desolated) highway and this part (350km) took also 4 hours.
interior bus
double-decker bus Lijiang - Kunming
at 7.30 it was not dark, only on the picture...
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