Freeway shoulders the main transportation into Lijiang. Before 1995 when the Lijiang airport was put into operation, overnight sleeping bus on the Kunming Lijiang highway is the sole way for most travelers visiting Lijiang. Lijiang could be reached by freeway mainly from the three cities, Kunming, Dali, Pan Zhi Hua. During the high season, the rate for bus will be raised from 20% to 100%. Traveler are always advised to prepare enough cash to avoid awkwardness and helplessness. Freeway bus service are provided daily to the following destinations from Lijiang: Kunming 375miles(601km); Dali 125miles(200km); Jinjiang 245miles(390km); Huaping 140miles(221km); Ninglang 140miles(221km); Yongsheng 60miles(100km) and Zhongdian 125miles(200km).