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Travelers to and from Guilin city have a wide range of transport options by air, rail, and road. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) connects Guilin to all of China' s major cities, and to a number of international destinations. Read More>>
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 28 km from the city center, and connects Guilin with most domestic cities as well as Japan, Singarpore, Thailand, Korea, Macao and Hong Kong. Flight times to major domestic and international cities:... Read More>>
There are two railway stations in Guilin: Guilin Railway Station and Guilin North Railway Station. Guilin Railway Station (South Station) is to the south of the city center but is more conveniently situated than the North Station. Rail journey times... Read More>>
The most useful bus station is the Main Bus Station, located at 427 Zhongshan Nan Road, 10 minutes' walk from Guilin North Railway Station. This is the departure point for cities in Guangxi, Guangdong and Hunan provinces. Read More>>
The fare on most public buses is RMB 1.2, with a 90 per cent discount for IC cards. The fare on number 98 and 99 buses is RMB 2, as they are air-conditioned. There are also eight free bus lines (numbers 51 to 58) which serve major tourist... Read More>>
The taxi fare in Guilin depends on the vehicle type, and is charged by distance and includes a per-journey oil price surcharge of RMB 1. The distance fare is RMB 7 - 8 (depending on vehicle type) for the first 2 kilometers, and RMB 1.4 - 1.6 per... Read More>>
A trip on a cruise boat down the Li River to Yangshuo is a popular activity in Guilin. The vessels depart in the morning and take about eight hours to complete the journey. Depending on seasonal water levels, the boats can either be boarded in the... Read More>>
When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to engage a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a deposit of around RMB 1000. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday... Read More>>
