As a small county of Guilin, Yangshuo doesn't have its own airport
or railway station. However, it can be reached from Guilin
through various means because it is just 65 kilometers (40 miles)
from the city. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport has about 44 airlines to
most large cities in China. Guilin occupies a central location
on the Hunan-Guangxi Railway which provides quite convenient ways
from other cities to Guilin. Guilin highways can also extend to
many other cities. No matter in which way you arrive in Guilin,
you just need to go to the South Railway Station where you can
take the regular buses directly to Yangshuo. Alternatively, you
can buy a cruise ship ticket at Zhujiang Passenger Wharf to cruise
to Yangshuo. In this way, you can enjoy the charming scenery along
the Li River, although it costs a lot more than taking a bus.
Yangshuo has only one bus station, yet has long-distance buses
to cities in Guangxi and other provinces. You can check the specific
information about the accessible cities on the following pages.
It also has regular buses and tourist buses to tourist spots in
the towns around the county.
Yangshuo has over 50 battery-storage cars serving as its public
buses. They are clean, comfortable, free of pollution but quite
cheap. Motor tricycles are special vehicles shuttling along the
streets, which serve like taxis in other large cities. However,
the most popular and interesting way to explore Yangshuo is by
bike. Riding a bike enables you to appreciate the natural beauty
of the town more freely. Various bicycles can be rented from hotels
or stalls along most streets in the county.
The county is so small that you needn't take a taxi. You can
even travel around the whole county on foot in just about half
an hour.