Guilin Transportation

Guilin Transportatioin
There are many ways to get to Guilin. Good air,train and bus services are available from most part of China and abroad. The most convenient to get around for tourists is to take a tour but taxi’s are plentiful and the city is flat so bicycle is also an option.
By Air :

Flying is the most convenient way to come to Guilin . There are many domestic airlines servicing Guilin from many part of China. Direct flights to & from Hong Kong , Japan , Korea , Macau and Thailand are also available.
By Train

China’s vast train system is focused on serving its large population who fully understand how the train network operates and of course, speak Chinese. Traveling by train is certainly achievable and can be a great way to get to know the people, the culture and to see the country side at a more leisurely pace. It is also a much cheaper means of transport that traveling by air.
CoachIntercity express coaches arrive and depart from the intercity station. The coach network in China is very good. Most routes from major cities are serviced by new long distance coaches that are comfortable and have seatbelts fitted to the coaches. Tickets are obtained from the bus station.

Most short range buses that service nearby towns like Yangshuo and Xing’an leave from the old railway station in the west. These buses should be inexpensive (RMB10-20 to Yangshuo)
Cruise Boat to Yangshuo

The most popular and spectacular way to get from Guilin to Yangshuo is by taking a tour on the Li River.
Taxi or BikeTaxis are relatively inexpensive compared to other cities. Bicycles can be rented by the day at hotels throughout Guilin (RMB15-20) and at many cafes and hostels in Yangshuo (RMB10)