Short answer
Fly into Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), or take a high-speed train to Guilin North from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, or Guiyang. Guilin is about 2.5 hours from Guangzhou by rail.
By air
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) has domestic flights from major Chinese cities and a limited number of international routes. The airport is about 28 kilometres west of the city, with a shuttle bus and taxis.
Fares vary widely by season. Book early around holidays. The airport arrival briefing covers the terminal and transfer options.
By rail
Guilin North is the main high-speed station, with trains from Guangzhou (about 2.5–3 hours), Shenzhen, Changsha, Guiyang, and Nanning. Guilin station and Guilin West serve other routes. Check which station your ticket uses before booking a hotel.
The railway stations briefing maps the stations and their connections. Trains are comfortable, but holiday tickets sell out quickly.
Getting into the city
From the airport, the shuttle bus is the cheapest option and runs to several points in the city. Taxis and ride-hailing are faster but more expensive. From Guilin North, taxis and buses reach the centre in about 20–30 minutes.
The airport to city question has the details. If you are heading straight to Yangshuo, allow another 1.5 hours by road.
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