how to get to yuanyang from shangrila? is there a bus service?

No direct long-distance bus at this place can take you to Yuanyang directly. You are suggested to take a transfer in Kunming. Then take long-distance bus at Kunming South Bus Station to Yuanyang. The schedules are 10:20, 12:30 and 18:30. The travel time is about 5 hours. And the ticket fare is CNY 139 per person.