we are arriving in xian airport at 10pm. if we take the airport shuttle to the city which airport shuttle should we take? our hotel is sofitel at remin square.
Hi ryan, there are no direct shuttle to Sofitel. you can take the shuttle to the Bell Tower and then go to Sofitel by taxi. The taxi will cost you about 10 RMB if the texi driver is honest.
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Sep. 12,2009 11:47
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Mr.Rao umair(Pakistan) said:
Hi.... How r u??? Kindly please tell me that IS there any diference between RMB and CNY.. Or is there any diffrence then please tell me the rate of CNY.. i m Waiting for your reply so kindly please send me reply as soon as possible Thanks contact: 92-303-4651841
RMB is another name of CNY. do not worry about that.
13.
Sep. 8,2009 11:59
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Mr.Andrew(Singapore) said:
Hi, I am planning to travel to hanzhong from Xi'an airport. Based on the above guide, the bus service to hanzhong only runs at an interval of 3hrs (11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00). Wonder if there is any other bus (direct) service that goes to Hanzhong beside the one at the airport? There should be some bus service in the Xi'an City Centre, isn't it?
Sep. 8,2009 22:53 Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, there are~ When you arrive at the airport, please take the airport shuttle bus Line 5 to Xishaomen then take a cab (about 10RMB) or the city-buses Nos. 23, 222 and 252 to Xi'an Cheng Xi Coach Station. Here, you could take a coach to Hanzhong City from 07:00 to 20:00 about every 30 minutes.
On the other hand, you could take the shuttle bus Line 4 to the Oriental Hotel and then take a cab (6RMB) to Xi'an Cheng Nan Coach Station, where coaches to Hanzhong depart from 08:00 to 18:30 hourly. The journey is about 3.5 hours.
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Aug. 29,2009 21:42
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Ms.Ami(Indonesia) said:
Hi one question, so if I take shuttle bus from the airport, it will arrive at Bell Tower ... but if I want to go to the airport, I must go to Melody Hotel first to take the shuttle bus? Thank you
Aug. 30,2009 02:46 Mr.peter(cn) replied:
The shuttle bus runs between melody hotel and the airport. You need to go to melody hotel to take it and when you take it back to xian, it will drop you off at melody hotel. melody hotel is very near to Bell Tower about 2-3 minutes' walking.
15.
Aug. 27,2009 04:37
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Mr.Chee(SIN) said:
What time is required to travel by taxi from Minjiangyaun International Hotel in Songpan to the Juizhaigou Airport? I understand from the hotel website that it is only 10 kms to the JZH Airport. I intend to stay there to catch the early morning flight to Xian the next day. Juizhaigou hotels are quite far away requiring 90 mins to reach the airport. Thanks.
Aug. 29,2009 02:02 Mr.Hank replied:
I think you could arrive at the airport from the hotel in 30 minutes by cab~
16.
Jun. 16,2009 20:22
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Ms.Cora said:
Hainan Airlines has reopened the round routes between Xian and Lhasa, and Xian and Jiuzhaigou on June 13. Operated using A319 aircrafts, the flight number of Xian - Lhasa is HU 7858/7857. It leaves from Xian at 13:05 and departs from Lhasa at 16:50 on the same day. The flight number of Xian - Jiuzhaigou is HU 7844/7843, and it starts from Xian at 20:50 and return from Jiuzhaigou to Xian at 22:40.
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Jun. 7,2009 04:18
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Ms.Ee Tsin(Singapore) said:
Is there a direct flight from Xi'An to Singapore?
Jun. 7,2009 23:09 Ms.Cindy replied:
There is no direct flight. Seem to have a connecting flight via Kunming. Good day! :)
18.
May. 25,2009 08:35
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Mrs.Noa El(Israel) said:
Hi,
We are supposed to arrive at Xi'an at a late night flight which lands at 00:50, in the night between 17th and the 18th of June.
We want to use the line1 shuttle bus but I don't know if it work all night or do we have to take a taxi?
Thanks a lot, Noa
May. 26,2009 04:14 Mr.Mike replied:
Yes, the shuttle Line 1 is still in operatio at that time. Take it easy!
19.
Apr. 25,2009 13:00
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Mr.einav(Israel) said:
hi we are 4 people that want travle with a guide and car 8 day at july i we want to know how much it cost? thank you arie
May. 4,2009 04:09 Mr.Leo replied:
Hi, this should depend on where you will go and what kind of car you need. Send more details~
20.
May. 3,2009 21:17
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Mr.steve(Malaysia) said:
Hi good morning l need your advice if l'm from Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) to sent my son to study MBBS in Xi An Jiaotong university which airport should l land.Is there any direct flight from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Xi An. A Million Thanks
May. 4,2009 04:08 Ms.Anna replied:
Current, there is no direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Xi'an. So, you have to transfer via Guangzhou Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport.
21.
Apr. 15,2009 02:51
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Mr.john doe(USA) said:
we are arriving on xian by plane. can you direct us how to go to the terracotta warriors? and from there, to the big wild goose pagoda and bell tower. thanks!
Apr. 15,2009 04:36 Ms.Jane replied:
Unless you will arrive at Xian early in the mornig, I think it is impossible for you to travel through these three palces in a day. It is because the terra cotta warriors and horses is not located in the downtown area of Xi'an that you must have a half day there plus time on the road.
So, this condition is that you at least arrive in Xi'an at 08:00. Firstly, take the airport shuttle Line 2 to Xi'an Railway Station (1 hour). At the railway station, take the tourism bus No.5(306)to the terra cotta warriors (40 minutes to 1 hour), visit the musuem and return to Xi'an Railway Station(3 hours). Take a taxi or city-bus to the Bell Tower or the Wild Pagoda, vice versa. Tips: the enterance to the Pagoda is close around 17:30, and the Bell Tower is close at 22:00.
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Apr. 3,2009 10:17
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Mr.Ujjwal Banerjee.(India.) said:
Kindly inform me is there any direct Thai airways international flight from Bangkok to Xian ?
Apr. 9,2009 04:54 Mr.Qi replied:
Yes, Bangkok Airways has direct flights to Xian. Flight No. is PG831.
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Mar. 23,2009 10:03
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Mr.john(usa) said:
we are planning to visit xian from shanghai sometime in april. please recommend what is the best way to go there? if by train, how do we buy tickets? thanks!
Mar. 26,2009 22:48 Mr.Liz replied:
Regardless of ticket price, it is suggested that you should fly to Xi'an, saving time and not being tired from the journey. Actually, the airfare is just a little more than a tran's sofe-sleeper in April.
Of course, you could take a train to Xi'an. The ticket could be purchased both at the railway stations and at the agencies. Good luck!
24.
Mar. 18,2009 15:35
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Mr.Shelley(England) said:
I am travelling from Xi'an to Beijing and would like to book train tickets on the 15th April. What is the best way to do this, I arrive in Xi'an on 13th April so only 2 days in advance. Can my hotel help with this or is it possible to do through an agent in Xi'an, or on the internet.
Thanks
Mar. 26,2009 22:08 Mr.Shan replied:
Hello, I think you could ask your hotel for a help. Currently, the Xi'an Railway Station allows passengers to purchase ticket five days in advance and your travel time is not in the peak season. So, I think your hotel could get one for you easily. Of course, you have to pay some extra service charge. I have no idea about those local agent, but maybe your hotel could give some reliable suggestions~
25.
Mar. 11,2009 21:08
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Mr.Hema(New Zealand) said:
I was checking my reply when I realised taht there is something wrong here when I type US dollars one hundred and sxty six (US$ 166) it comes as US66.
26.
Mar. 11,2009 13:06
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Mr.Hema(Nwe Zealand) said:
Thanks Mr Emma. Sorry I typed the wrong amount the Agents price was US$166 for 2 soft Sleeper tickets so it works out to US$ 83 per ticket.
Thanks for the information
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Mar. 9,2009 13:33
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Mr.Hema(New Zealand) said:
Thanks Mr Emma
Yes please. The problem is according to the new visa requirement we have to give the Chinese Embassy confirmed hotel reservations for the full stay in China. I have already paid for my full stay. I will not be sleeping for 2 nights in my hotel in Beijing but I have paid for it plus the train, so another night in Xian again will be an additional cost. With out the train tickets I did not want to take a chance. The Agents I contacted wanted US $166 for 2 soft sleeper tickets to book in advance, I thought it was over priced.
What are my chances of getting two tickets and are there soft seats as wellon the Z train ? Most importatnt is there a foreign ticket counter at Xian Station so that I can go there straight away.
I would really appreciate your answers to these please and thanks a lot once again
Mar. 10,2009 21:47 Mr.emma replied:
US 66 for one soft sleeper, right? Buying tickets in the counter, usually, the fare for one lower berth of soft sleeper is 417 yuan (about US61), plus 5 yuan service fee. If you think it is over priced, you can get to inquiry office on the left side of the exit of Xian Railway station. No english ticket counter, but I guess they may help you with english. I have no idea if you can book ticket by calling 96688688. I usually use it, but seems no english language to choose and I also do not know if it is possible to use passport instead of ID card.
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Mar. 8,2009 19:02
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Mr. Hema(New Zealand) said:
We are coming to Beijing on the 21st March and would like to do and overnight trip to see the "warriors" I have been told that as March is not a peak month for tourist that I can get train tickets from Beijing to Xian on Z19 without a problem but the retun tickets from Xian to Beijing may be difficult could someone please tell me if it will be difficult for us to get tickets on the day we come to go back (Z20 night train) If soft sleepers are not available are there soft seats on this train? Is there a foreign ticket counter at Xian for us to purchase tickets ?
As we come in at about 8.30am in the morning we don't want to waste our time looking for train tickets, Can we get an Agent to buy our tickets after we come to Beijing on 21st if so how can I arrange this. Please help us we are so looking forward to going to Xian
Thanks a lot
Mar. 9,2009 02:34 Mr.Emma replied:
Yes, the line to Beijing is hot. It is not rush time now, you can first get to Beijing railways stations to ask if they sell tickets of other regions. Do you mean you will get back to Beijing at the same day you come to Xian! It is really a rush. Maybe you can considering to stay one night in Xian and ask the hotel to book the ticket for you.
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Jan. 3,2009 23:04
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Mr.George li(Australia) said:
can anyone advise what is the best option to travel from Beijing to Xian, then from Xian to Guilin.
Jan. 4,2009 20:22 Ms.Jane(USA) replied:
From Beijing to Xian Both of flights and trains are ok. Train from Beijing to Xia just take 12 hours and usually running at night, so no time will be waste. I often travel between these two cities in this way. It also save money during the hot travel season. The flights between them are frequent, too. But, it is a little boring to take shuttle to the airports. Just according to your willingness.
From Xian to Guilin Flight is suggested, because there is only one train running between them and taking over 26 hours. That will be a suffering journey by train.
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Dec. 14,2008 21:47
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Ms.Cora(China) said:
China Eastern Airlines opens three new routes: Xian-Kunming-Singapore; Xian-Qingdao-Seoul; Xian-Shanghai-Los Angeles! More choices for international travlers~
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Travelers' Voices on Getting to Xian by Air (33)
11.
Sep. 14,2009 05:56 Reply
Mr.ryan(Singapore) said:
we are arriving in xian airport at 10pm. if we take the airport shuttle to the city which airport shuttle should we take? our hotel is sofitel at remin square.
Sep. 14,2009 20:16
Ms.ANDY2008 replied:
Hi ryan, there are no direct shuttle to Sofitel. you can take the shuttle to the Bell Tower and then go to Sofitel by taxi. The taxi will cost you about 10 RMB if the texi driver is honest.
12.
Sep. 12,2009 11:47 Reply
Mr.Rao umair(Pakistan) said:
Hi....
How r u???
Kindly please tell me that
IS there any diference between RMB and CNY..
Or is there any diffrence then please tell me the rate of CNY..
i m Waiting for your reply so kindly please send me reply as soon as possible
Thanks
contact: 92-303-4651841
Sep. 13,2009 01:03
Ms.ANDY2008 replied:
RMB is another name of CNY. do not worry about that.
13.
Sep. 8,2009 11:59 Reply
Mr.Andrew(Singapore) said:
Hi, I am planning to travel to hanzhong from Xi'an airport. Based on the above guide, the bus service to hanzhong only runs at an interval of 3hrs (11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00). Wonder if there is any other bus (direct) service that goes to Hanzhong beside the one at the airport? There should be some bus service in the Xi'an City Centre, isn't it?
Sep. 8,2009 22:53
Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, there are~ When you arrive at the airport, please take the airport shuttle bus Line 5 to Xishaomen then take a cab (about 10RMB) or the city-buses Nos. 23, 222 and 252 to Xi'an Cheng Xi Coach Station. Here, you could take a coach to Hanzhong City from 07:00 to 20:00 about every 30 minutes.
On the other hand, you could take the shuttle bus Line 4 to the Oriental Hotel and then take a cab (6RMB) to Xi'an Cheng Nan Coach Station, where coaches to Hanzhong depart from 08:00 to 18:30 hourly. The journey is about 3.5 hours.
14.
Aug. 29,2009 21:42 Reply
Ms.Ami(Indonesia) said:
Hi one question, so if I take shuttle bus from the airport, it will arrive at Bell Tower ... but if I want to go to the airport, I must go to Melody Hotel first to take the shuttle bus? Thank you
Aug. 30,2009 02:46
Mr.peter(cn) replied:
The shuttle bus runs between melody hotel and the airport. You need to go to melody hotel to take it and when you take it back to xian, it will drop you off at melody hotel. melody hotel is very near to Bell Tower about 2-3 minutes' walking.
15.
Aug. 27,2009 04:37 Reply
Mr.Chee(SIN) said:
What time is required to travel by taxi from Minjiangyaun International Hotel in Songpan to the Juizhaigou Airport? I understand from the hotel website that it is only 10 kms to the JZH Airport. I intend to stay there to catch the early morning flight to Xian the next day. Juizhaigou hotels are quite far away requiring 90 mins to reach the airport. Thanks.
Aug. 29,2009 02:02
Mr.Hank replied:
I think you could arrive at the airport from the hotel in 30 minutes by cab~
16.
Jun. 16,2009 20:22 Reply
Ms.Cora said:
Hainan Airlines has reopened the round routes between Xian and Lhasa, and Xian and Jiuzhaigou on June 13. Operated using A319 aircrafts, the flight number of Xian - Lhasa is HU 7858/7857. It leaves from Xian at 13:05 and departs from Lhasa at 16:50 on the same day. The flight number of Xian - Jiuzhaigou is HU 7844/7843, and it starts from Xian at 20:50 and return from Jiuzhaigou to Xian at 22:40.
17.
Jun. 7,2009 04:18 Reply
Ms.Ee Tsin(Singapore) said:
Is there a direct flight from Xi'An to Singapore?
Jun. 7,2009 23:09
Ms.Cindy replied:
There is no direct flight. Seem to have a connecting flight via Kunming. Good day! :)
18.
May. 25,2009 08:35 Reply
Mrs.Noa El(Israel) said:
Hi,
We are supposed to arrive at Xi'an at a late night flight which lands at 00:50, in the night between 17th and the 18th of June.
We want to use the line1 shuttle bus but I don't know if it work all night or do we have to take a taxi?
Thanks a lot,
Noa
May. 26,2009 04:14
Mr.Mike replied:
Yes, the shuttle Line 1 is still in operatio at that time. Take it easy!
19.
Apr. 25,2009 13:00 Reply
Mr.einav(Israel) said:
hi
we are 4 people that want travle with a guide and car 8 day at july i we want to know how much it cost?
thank you
arie
May. 4,2009 04:09
Mr.Leo replied:
Hi, this should depend on where you will go and what kind of car you need. Send more details~
20.
May. 3,2009 21:17 Reply
Mr.steve(Malaysia) said:
Hi good morning l need your advice if l'm from Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) to sent my son to study MBBS in Xi An Jiaotong university which airport should l land.Is there any direct flight from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Xi An.
A Million Thanks
May. 4,2009 04:08
Ms.Anna replied:
Current, there is no direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Xi'an. So, you have to transfer via Guangzhou Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport.
21.
Apr. 15,2009 02:51 Reply
Mr.john doe(USA) said:
we are arriving on xian by plane. can you direct us how to go to the terracotta warriors? and from there, to the big wild goose pagoda and bell tower. thanks!
Apr. 15,2009 04:36
Ms.Jane replied:
Unless you will arrive at Xian early in the mornig, I think it is impossible for you to travel through these three palces in a day. It is because the terra cotta warriors and horses is not located in the downtown area of Xi'an that you must have a half day there plus time on the road.
So, this condition is that you at least arrive in Xi'an at 08:00. Firstly, take the airport shuttle Line 2 to Xi'an Railway Station (1 hour). At the railway station, take the tourism bus No.5(306)to the terra cotta warriors (40 minutes to 1 hour), visit the musuem and return to Xi'an Railway Station(3 hours). Take a taxi or city-bus to the Bell Tower or the Wild Pagoda, vice versa. Tips: the enterance to the Pagoda is close around 17:30, and the Bell Tower is close at 22:00.
22.
Apr. 3,2009 10:17 Reply
Mr.Ujjwal Banerjee.(India.) said:
Kindly inform me is there any direct Thai airways international flight from Bangkok to Xian ?
Apr. 9,2009 04:54
Mr.Qi replied:
Yes, Bangkok Airways has direct flights to Xian. Flight No. is PG831.
23.
Mar. 23,2009 10:03 Reply
Mr.john(usa) said:
we are planning to visit xian from shanghai sometime in april. please recommend what is the best way to go there? if by train, how do we buy tickets? thanks!
Mar. 26,2009 22:48
Mr.Liz replied:
Regardless of ticket price, it is suggested that you should fly to Xi'an, saving time and not being tired from the journey. Actually, the airfare is just a little more than a tran's sofe-sleeper in April.
Of course, you could take a train to Xi'an. The ticket could be purchased both at the railway stations and at the agencies. Good luck!
24.
Mar. 18,2009 15:35 Reply
Mr.Shelley(England) said:
I am travelling from Xi'an to Beijing and would like to book train tickets on the 15th April. What is the best way to do this, I arrive in Xi'an on 13th April so only 2 days in advance. Can my hotel help with this or is it possible to do through an agent in Xi'an, or on the internet.
Thanks
Mar. 26,2009 22:08
Mr.Shan replied:
Hello, I think you could ask your hotel for a help. Currently, the Xi'an Railway Station allows passengers to purchase ticket five days in advance and your travel time is not in the peak season. So, I think your hotel could get one for you easily. Of course, you have to pay some extra service charge. I have no idea about those local agent, but maybe your hotel could give some reliable suggestions~
25.
Mar. 11,2009 21:08 Reply
Mr.Hema(New Zealand) said:
I was checking my reply when I realised taht there is something wrong here when I type US dollars one hundred and sxty six (US$ 166) it comes as US66.
26.
Mar. 11,2009 13:06 Reply
Mr.Hema(Nwe Zealand) said:
Thanks Mr Emma. Sorry I typed the wrong amount the Agents price was US$166 for 2 soft Sleeper tickets so it works out to US$ 83 per ticket.
Thanks for the information
27.
Mar. 9,2009 13:33 Reply
Mr.Hema(New Zealand) said:
Thanks Mr Emma
Yes please. The problem is according to the new visa requirement we have to give the Chinese Embassy confirmed hotel reservations for the full stay in China. I have already paid for my full stay. I will not be sleeping for 2 nights in my hotel in Beijing but I have paid for it plus the train, so another night in Xian again will be an additional cost. With out the train tickets I did not want to take a chance. The Agents I contacted wanted US $166 for 2 soft sleeper tickets to book in advance, I thought it was over priced.
What are my chances of getting two tickets and are there soft seats as wellon the Z train ? Most importatnt is there a foreign ticket counter at Xian Station so that I can go there straight away.
I would really appreciate your answers to these please and thanks a lot once again
Mar. 10,2009 21:47
Mr.emma replied:
US 66 for one soft sleeper, right? Buying tickets in the counter, usually, the fare for one lower berth of soft sleeper is 417 yuan (about US61), plus 5 yuan service fee. If you think it is over priced, you can get to inquiry office on the left side of the exit of Xian Railway station. No english ticket counter, but I guess they may help you with english. I have no idea if you can book ticket by calling 96688688. I usually use it, but seems no english language to choose and I also do not know if it is possible to use passport instead of ID card.
28.
Mar. 8,2009 19:02 Reply
Mr. Hema(New Zealand) said:
We are coming to Beijing on the 21st March and would like to do and overnight trip to see the "warriors" I have been told that as March is not a peak month for tourist that I can get train tickets from Beijing to Xian on Z19 without a problem but the retun tickets from Xian to Beijing may be difficult could someone please tell me if it will be difficult for us to get tickets on the day we come to go back (Z20 night train) If soft sleepers are not available are there soft seats on this train? Is there a foreign ticket counter at Xian for us to purchase tickets ?
As we come in at about 8.30am in the morning we don't want to waste our time looking for train tickets, Can we get an Agent to buy our tickets after we come to Beijing on 21st if so how can I arrange this. Please help us we are so looking forward to going to Xian
Thanks a lot
Mar. 9,2009 02:34
Mr.Emma replied:
Yes, the line to Beijing is hot. It is not rush time now, you can first get to Beijing railways stations to ask if they sell tickets of other regions. Do you mean you will get back to Beijing at the same day you come to Xian! It is really a rush. Maybe you can considering to stay one night in Xian and ask the hotel to book the ticket for you.
29.
Jan. 3,2009 23:04 Reply
Mr.George li(Australia) said:
can anyone advise what is the best option to travel from Beijing to Xian, then from Xian to Guilin.
Jan. 4,2009 20:22
Ms.Jane(USA) replied:
From Beijing to Xian
Both of flights and trains are ok. Train from Beijing to Xia just take 12 hours and usually running at night, so no time will be waste. I often travel between these two cities in this way. It also save money during the hot travel season. The flights between them are frequent, too. But, it is a little boring to take shuttle to the airports. Just according to your willingness.
From Xian to Guilin
Flight is suggested, because there is only one train running between them and taking over 26 hours. That will be a suffering journey by train.
30.
Dec. 14,2008 21:47 Reply
Ms.Cora(China) said:
China Eastern Airlines opens three new routes: Xian-Kunming-Singapore; Xian-Qingdao-Seoul; Xian-Shanghai-Los Angeles! More choices for international travlers~