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How do you get to Guilin?
Get to Guilin by Air Flying is the most convenient way to travel to Guilin. It is possible to arrive in Guilin via direct flights from some important cities, such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an and Chengdu. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is 30 kilometers west of the city (about a 40-minute drive).
How do I get from Guilin airport to Yangshuo?
There is a direct daily airport shuttle bus service from Yangshuo to the Guilin Airport daily between 08:00 and 20:30, see time table below. Buses leave from the north bus station in Yangshuo, located about a 10min bus ride from the center of Yangshuo. The journey takes about 80 minutes to cover 75 km.
Does Yangshuo have an airport?
If you are flying to Yangshuo the nearest airport to Yangshuo is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (airport code KWL), located about an hour drive from Guilin center and 1h10 – 1h30 (depending on the route) from the center of Yangshuo.
Is it better to stay in Guilin or Yangshuo?
Here is the quick answer: Guilin city is best for transport and is convenient for a one/two-night stay and to do some city sightseeing. Yangshuo, with better scenery and more attractions, hotels, and restaurants, is a place you can settle down to enjoy your vacation.
Is Guilin safe?
Guilin is quite safe whenever you go out, even in the midnight. Don’t be afraid to walk outside at night, or else you’ll miss the best night views in Guilin. The green mountains and rivers in Guilin make a perfect match with those artificial lights, which provide all the tourists so fabulous a picture at night.
How long is the Li River Cruise?
The Li River cruise is over 52 miles (83 kilometers) long and is estimated to take four to five hours. The eye-feasting landscape and country scenery will never disappoint you.
What language is spoken in Yangshuo?
→ Guibei, a Yue dialect (more similar to Cantonese than Mandarin) spoken mostly by Zhuang or Miao ethnicities and actually related to Tai. → Yangshuohua, very similar to Guilinhua, but only spoken by locals an hour south of Guilin in a town called Yangshuo.
How many people live in Yangshuo?
3,000,000 Yangshuo County 阳朔县 Yangso • Total 1,428 km 2 (551 sq mi) Population • Total 3,000,000 • Density 2,100/km 2 (5,400/sq mi).
How far is Guilin from Yangshuo?
Yangshuo is 70 km (44 miles) from Guilin, or 80 minutes by car. Most people first go to Guilin by air, train, or bus, and then go on to Yangshuo.
Where is Guilin city in China?
Guilin (Standard Zhuang: Gveilinz; alternatively romanized as Kweilin) is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the north.
What is the best time to visit Guilin?
Though Guilin’s climate is suitable for traveling all year round, the best time to visit Guilin and Yangshuo weather-wise is from April until October. Autumn is a good season to enjoy a Yangshuo countryside cycling. April, May, and June are very wet months when the Li River and countryside is beautiful with mist.
Is Guilin worth visiting?
Guilin itself is a great city, with a few worthwhile sights to hunt out, some pagodas to view, and plenty of good bar and restaurants, but mainly it is a great base for exploring two areas around the city. To the north are the Longji Rice terraces of Longshen and to the south is Yangshuo and the Li River.
How do I get from Hong Kong to Guilin?
The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Guilin is to train which costs $290 – $370 and takes 3h 25m. Is there a direct train between Hong Kong and Guilin? Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Kowloon Station station and arriving at Guilin West. Services depart once daily, and operate every day.
What is Guilin known for?
Guilin is a world-famous scenic city, famous for its unrivalled karst landscape, exquisite mountains, limpid rivers, wired caves and beautiful rocks. Besides the unparallel scenery, the city also boasts its time-honored history.
How many days do you need in Guilin?
To travel at an relaxing pace, you will need at least 4 days to experience Guilin’s highlights. Guilin tours of 2–3 days either miss key attractions or are hurried. Our Guilin tours range from 1 days to 7 days. You can enjoy the karst scenery for a day with our Li River cruise and Yangshuo day tour.
What is the Li River famous for?
The Li River[1] (Chinese: 漓江; pinyin: Lí Jiāng) or Lijiang is a river in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The Li River Cruise ranges 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo and is famous for the Karst mountain and river sights.
How much is the Li River Cruise?
4 Star Li River Cruise Cost 4 Star Li River Cruise VIP Ticket Upper Deck Ticket Adult (over 140 cms Tall) USD $139 per adult USD $115 per adult Child (120 – 139 cms tall) USD $139 per child USD $57 per child Child (under 119 cms tall) *NO SEAT* FREE* FREE*.
What can you do at Li River?
There are several ways to tour the Li River: take a relaxing cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, take a bamboo raft trip, and hiking alongside the Li River to get closer to nature. The most relaxing and popular way is to take a boat cruise.
