By City-bus

As a developed tourism city, Guilin boasts convenient transportation. And what's more, you will be delighted to know that there are 8 tourism buses serving 110 routes free of charge for both locals and tourists alike. Just be prepared for these buses to be very crowded between 09:00 and 17:00 daily. The terminals and attractions are as follows:
No.51 from Donghuan Parking Lot to Guilin Station
No.52 from Donghuan Parking Lot to Seven-Star Park
No.53 from Gongjiao Company to Beiji Square
No.54 from Guilin Southern Company via Chuanshan Park to Hi-tech Zone
No.55 from Pingshan to Cheguansuo
No.56 from Pingshan via Nanxi Park back to Pingshan
No.57 from Xifeng Road via Elephant Trunk Hill Park back to Xifeng Road
No.58 from Nanxi Park, Elephant Trunk Hill Park, Seven Star Park, Folk Customs Center, Fubo Hill Park, Diecai Hill Park, Yu Hill Park to Reed Flute Park

Most buses charge CNY1.2 but without air conditioning. No.99 Bus from north to the south of the city is air conditioned, charging CNY2. The buses run begin from 06:00 to 07:00 in the morning to 18:00 to 21:30 in the evening.

In addition, the detailed information of the city buses which are mentioned in the articles is shown below for reference:

Bus No.	Operating Hours	Bus Stops
1	06:00-23:30	North (Railway) Station—Beiji Square—Bo Ai (Humanity) Hospital—Shizi Street (Jiefang Road West) —Xiangjiang Restaurant
3	07:00-21:20	South (Railway) Station—Chief Bus Station—Wei Xiao Tang Building—Xishan Park—Jiashan Restaurant—Changhai Mechanics Factory
4	07:00-22:00	South Station—Guiqing Road—Nan Xi Hospital—Chongxin Road—Tourist Commodities Wholesale City—Qifeng Town—Dongshan
11	06:00-21:00	Pingshan—Chongxin Road—Nanxi Hospital—Nanxi Park—South Station—Chief Bus Station—Shizi Street—Seven Star Park
16	06:00-21:00	Guangxi Normal University—Sanlidian Square—Lijiang Road (East)—181 Hospital—Elephant Trunk Hill Park
18	06:00-21:20	Sever Star Park—Shizi Street—FengBei Road—Dongzhen Road—Beiji Square—Qunzhong Road—Wushi Street—North Station—Yingfeng Road—310 Hospital—Bali Street
22	06:20-20:50	Tian E Tang—South Station—Chief Bus Station—Guangxi College of Education—Lijun Road—Shizi Street—Sihui Road—Ludi (reed flute) Road—Shengli Road—Railway Hospital—Welfare Hospital
26	06:30-20:00	Donglian Village—Chengnan Bus Station—Heishan Road—Cuizhu Road—Xiangjiang Restaurant—Guilin Medical College—Shizi Street
27	06:40-20:30	Sanlidian Square—Lijiang Road (East)—International Conference & Exhibition Center—South Station—Xiangjiang Restaurant—Cuizhu Road—Donglian Village—Qintan Village—Tangjia Villge
99	07:00-18:30	Qunzhong Road—Beiji Square—Dongzhen Road—Fengbei Road—Shizi Street (Central Square)—Chief Bus Station—South Station—Guiqing Road—Nanxi Park—Nanxishan Hospital—Chongxin Road

By Taxi

Taxis are mostly Jetta, Santana or Citron. The taxi fare during the day (06:30 to 23:00) starts from CNY6-7 for the first 2 kilometers (1.24miles), CNY1.4-1.6 per kilometer over 2 kilometers to less than 4 kilometers (2.48miles) and CNY2 for each additional kilometer (0.62 mile); at night (23:00 to 06:30 the next morning), the flag fair is CNY7.8, CNY1.8 per kilometer for 2 kilometers to less than 4 kilometers and CNY2.4 for each additional kilometer (0.62 mile).

The price difference depends on the type of the taxi. The charge for a Jetta or Santana is slightly higher than for a Xiali or Lada. Most taxies are air-conditioned and provide service 24-hours a day. Usually the taxis only offer service inside Guilin City. If customers want to go to the surrounding areas outside of the city, they should bargain with the taxi drivers beforehand about how much extra fees they should pay.

By Bicycle

Guilin is a compact city so using a bicycle is a good option. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” as the saying goes.  Riding a bicycle will let you experience the leisurely pace of life in rural China. Bicycles can be rented at most hotels. The charge is either by the hour or the day depending how long you wish to have the bicycle. The daily rate is approximately CNY15.

The advantages of traveling by bicycle: Firstly, you can decide where and when to go; secondly, you can stop to explore the local customs in the villages on the journey; thirdly, it is a good exercise for your body and your mind; lastly, it only uses up a little bit of your money on transportation within Guilin City. Some notes for you on using the bicycle in Guilin:

1. Choose an ideal bicycle for your taste (usually a bicycle safety fork is needed when you choose the bicycle type)
2. Before starting, check all the bicycle spare parts and accessories. Don't take things that are very heavy with you. If you must, put them on the bicycle frame behind you and not in the front.
3. Don't ride too far or too fast. You may get cramps in your legs. Take a rest every two hours. Take care of yourself on the journey.