Guilin Transportation -- Getting Around

At present, more than 60 Guilin bus lines are in operation, covering the main urban areas of Guilin and some counties like Yangshuo. These buses can not only meet the daily travel needs of local residents, but also provide great convenience for tourists. For example, the Tourist Bus Line 1 can send travelers to Guilin Railway Station and some famous scenic spots, such as the Elephant Trunk Hill, Diecai Mountain, Seven-Star Park and Reed Flute Cave. There are also some double decker buses which are very suitable for sightseeing. Besides, bus stop reporting in Chinese and English is available on every city bus. The bus fare costs CNY1/ person time and CNY2/person is for the air-conditioned buses. The operation time is normally from 06:00 - 07:00 to 21:30 -23:00.
 

Getting on the City Bus One by One

 Tourists Bus Line 1
Dingfu Tourist Transport Center – Heishan Intersection – Guilin Railway Station – Nanshan Qiao – Elephant Trunk Hill Park – Jiefangqiao (to Solitary Beauty Peak/Jingjiang Prince Mansion) – Seven-Star Park – Fubo Mountain – Diecai Mountain – Guanyinge (to Yu Mountain & Mulong Lake) – Reed Flute Cave – LuJia Village – West Mountain Park – Xinyi Lijun Intersection (Rong Lake of Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area) – Dong’an Road Middle – Heishan Intersection – Dingfu Tourist Transport Center
Operating Hours: 8:30 – 16:30
Ticket Fare: CNY2/person

Double-Decked Bus Lines & Main Stops
 There are almost 3,000 taxis in Guilin. Touring the city by taxi is quite convenient and efficient. Usually, many drivers charge by meter if you travel in town, while they prefer flat rate for long-distance trips. Suppose you go to airport or attractions outside the city without hailing a taxi on the online car-hailing apps like Didi, it is best to negotiate a reasonable price before boarding.
 

Fare	Daytime	Night (23:00 – 06:00)
Flag-down Rate for First 2km (1.2mi)	CNY9	CNY11
Surcharge per kilometer (0.6mi)	CNY1.92	CNY2
Waiting Fee	Free for the first 3 minutes; 20% of the unit price per kilometer (0.6mi) for every extra minute and the rate increases to 40% during rush hours between 17:00 and 19:00.

 

Taxi in Dark Blue and Yellow

Taxi in Yellow and Green

 

Destination	Distance	Fare from Guilin Liangjiang Airport
Guilin Railway Station	27km	CNY60-80
North Railway Station	36km	CNY80-100
Elephant Trunk Hill	29km	CNY70-80
Reed Flute Cave	29km	CNY70-80
Seven-Star Park	31km	CNY80-90

 

Visit by Bicycle

Guilin is a compact city so using a bicycle is a good and economical option. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” as the saying goes.  Riding a bike will let you experience the leisurely pace of life in rural China. They can be rented at most hotels and nearby main roads. The charge is either by the hour or the day depending how long you wish to have the bicycle. The daily rate is approximately CNY15-20. You can also ride a dockless sharing bike to tour around the city.
  Route 1 (8km/5mi): Guilin Railway Station – Elephant Trunk Hill Elephant Trunk Hill – Shan Lake – Prince City Scenic Area ( Xiaoyao Tower and East-West Alley, Solitary Beauty Peak) – Fubo Mountain – Diecai Mountain – Mulong Lake – Gui Lake – Rong Lake – Guilin Railway Station

Route 2: Guilin Railway Station – Yangshuo
It is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Guilin Railway Station to Yangshuo. Half a day is needed for a single trip. After arriving in Yangshuo, if you still have the strength to travel, you can go to local scenic spots that cyclists often visit such as Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, Ten-Mile Gallery, Yulong River and Land of Idyllic Beauty. It is recommended that you stay in Yangshuo for another day and continue to ride to Xingping Town where you can visit the most beautiful scenery of Li River by taking a bamboo raft. It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles).

Routes 3 (40km/25mi): Guilin – Dang Village – Maojia Village – Sujia Village – New Campus of Guilin University of Electronic Technology – Wuling Tunnel
You will ride along the Hua River, 16 kilometers (10 miles) east away from urban Guilin. The picturesque idyllic scenery and old dwellings are highlights.

 Notes for you on using the bicycle there:
1. Choose an ideal bicycle for your taste (usually a bicycle safety fork is needed when you choose the one 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.