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View all →Luoyang Beijiao airport to the city centre: bus or taxi
No metro reaches Luoyang Beijiao, so the run into town is a ¥1 city bus from outside the terminal or a ¥20–30 metered taxi 20–30 minutes south.
Baijia Ban Sichuan Opera: 28 RMB, 60 Minutes, No Crowds
A 60-minute Sichuan opera show near Chunxi Road for 28 RMB, with in-person ticketing and a tip on which row to sit in.
How many days in Lijiang? Two nights minimum, three is better
Two nights covers the old town and the snow mountain; a third buys you Shuhe, Baisha and a spare morning for when the summit clouds over. What each night actually gets you.
Where to stay in Lijiang: Dayan, Shuhe or Baisha
Shuhe for quiet nights, Dayan for the 7am lanes, Baisha only with transport. How the three UNESCO towns differ, what the 50 yuan fee covers, and why cars can't reach your door.
Lijiang Airport to the Old Town: the ¥20 Bus and Its 3 Stops
A ¥20 airport express bus leaves Lijiang Sanyi for the Old Town's south and north gates and the new town, takes 40–50 minutes, and runs until the last flight lands. Taxis cost around ¥80–120 for the 28 km.
How many days in Lhasa? Four, and here's what each covers
Four days is the number that works: one to arrive, two for the Potala, Jokhang and monasteries, one to leave. Three is the floor, six only if you're heading out to the lakes.
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