Getting to Yangshuo, China — TFA World Guide

Getting There and Away

Written by Alexander Kopp, Wei Li

18/08/2025

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Yangshuo itself has a main bus station for local and inter-city routes, and a high-speed railway station located outside the town center. The closest major transport hub for air travel is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).

By Air:

Travellers typically fly into Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), which has connections from major Chinese cities and some international destinations.

From Guilin Airport, direct shuttle buses to Yangshuo are available from the Long-distance Bus Station on the first floor of the terminal building. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and costs about CNY 50.
Taxis from Guilin Airport to Yangshuo can cost around CNY 280-350 and take approximately 1.5 hours.

By High-Speed Train:

Yangshuo Railway Station, also known as Xingping Station, is situated approximately 22-36 kilometers (14-22 miles) northeast of Yangshuo's West Street.

High-speed trains connect Yangshuo Railway Station to cities like Guilin, Guangzhou, Guiyang, Shenzhen, and Nanning.
From Guilin, high-speed trains to Yangshuo Railway Station can take between 20 to 51 minutes and cost around CNY 21-33.
Upon arrival at Yangshuo Railway Station, shuttle buses are available to Yangshuo downtown, taking about 1 hour and costing CNY 20.
Alternatively, a taxi from Yangshuo Railway Station to Yangshuo's West Street costs approximately CNY 80-100.

By Bus from Guilin:

Frequent buses operate from various Guilin bus stations to Yangshuo.

Direct buses from Guilin Qintan Bus Station to Yangshuo take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and cost around CNY 28.
Minibuses from in front of Guilin Railway Station to Yangshuo bus terminal are also available, taking 80-90 minutes and costing CNY 16-24.

By Li River Cruise:

A scenic option is to take a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, typically departing in the morning from Zhujiang Wharf or Mopanshan Wharf. This journey offers views of the karst mountains and takes 4 to 5 hours.

By Taxi/Private Transfer:

Private transfers or taxis are available from Guilin city to Yangshuo, with a journey time of about 1.5 hours and costs ranging from CNY 200-250.

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