The average price of a 7-day trip to Lijiang is $1,576 for a solo traveler, $2,830 for a couple, and $5,306 for a family of 4. Lijiang hotels range from $42 to $192 per night with an average of $74. Average worldwide flight costs to Sanyi Airport (LJG) are between $783 and $1,444 per person for economy flights and $2,457 to $4,531 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $77 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Lijiang, CN

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LJG and stay in a Lijiang hotel:

  • April 2nd to October 21st (except the weeks of April 30th, June 18th and July 23rd)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lijiang is usually late August to early September.

 

Average Lijiang Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lijiang for a week is $1,138-$2,221($163-$317 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $596 to $1,256 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lijiang for a week is $1,958-$4,016($280-$574 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,192 to $2,512 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lijiang for a week is $3,916-$8,032($559-$1,147 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,384 to $5,024 for economy

Lodging: $106 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

Traveling Cheap to Lijiang

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lijiang? The cheapest trip to Lijiang is about $133 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Lijiang for a week is $930-$1,732($133-$247 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $596 to $1,256 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lijiang for a week is $1,638-$3,212($234-$459 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,192 to $2,512 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lijiang for a week is $3,276-$6,424($468-$918 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,384 to $5,024 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

Overall it is very possible to travel to Lijiang cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lijiang Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lijiang.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lijiang for a week is $2,514-$5,364($359-$766 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,538 to $3,190 for first class

Lodging: $95 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lijiang for a week is $4,458-$9,576($637-$1,368 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,076 to $6,380 for first class

Lodging: $95 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lijiang for a week is $8,916-$19,152($1,274-$2,736 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,152 to $12,760 for first class

Lodging: $190 to $384 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

 

Lijiang Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Lijiang is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Lijiang due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Lijiang Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Lijiang hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Lijiang.

 

Flight Costs to Lijiang

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,444 average in mid January to a low of $783 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $890. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lijiang our data includes 63 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lijiang from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $3,573 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shuangliu (CTU) in Chengdu (China) at an average of just $408.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lijiang, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $661, so you can easily save about 84% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Lijiang can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $477 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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