Location
The center is situated within a National Class I Protected Forest in the Chaishitan Reservoir area, Yiliang County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province. Nestled among mountains on three sides and facing water on the other, it features picturesque landscapes and a mild climate at 1,700m altitude.
Distances:
≈90km from Kunming Changshui International Airport (1.5h drive)
25km from Stone Forest Scenic Area
17km from Jiuxiang Scenic Area
Shuttle Service
Pick-up: All-day Sunday (airport/station)
Drop-off: Friday PM & all-day Saturday
Other times: Self-arranged transport (center can assist with bookings at guest’s expense)
Travel Advisory:
Due to underdeveloped roads, night driving is strongly discouraged.
Taxi/Ride-Hailing
Destination:
Tianyuan Mathematical Research Center， Chaishitan Reservoir Scenic Area
Route Options from Yiliang Town:
Route | Path Description | Conditions | Distance & Time |
A | Shankun Hwy → Stone Forest exit → Jiushi'a Rd | Wider lanes, gentler curves | KMG Airport: 99km/1h30m |
B | Guchai Section Road | Narrow village roads, sharp turns | KMG Airport: 74km/1h25m |
Public Transport
Step-by-Step Guide:
Airport → Metro Line 6 → Eastern Bus Terminal
or South Station → High-Speed Rail Bus Center
→ Bus to Yiliang Bus Terminal
→ Bus 20 → Beigucheng Town
→ Bus 5 → Chaishitan Reservoir
Center shuttle pickup (4km from bus stop)
Operating Hours:
Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Frequency | Notes |
Metro Line 6 | 6:20 | 23:00 | 25min | |
KMG-Yiliang Bus | 7:00 | 21:00 | 60min | |
Bus 20 | 7:00 | 19:00 | 30min | Operates only on dates ending with 3/6/9 |
Bus 5 | 8:00 | 18:00 | 120min | Operates only on dates ending with 3/6/9 |
Self-Driving
Navigate to:
"Tianyuan Mathematical Research Center"
Note: Mountain roads require experienced driving skills