By Air

1. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)

• International Flights: Limited direct flights from major Asian hubs like Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

• Domestic Flights: Well-connected to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Xi’an. Book via airlines like China Eastern, Air China, or Spring Airlines.

• Airport to City Center: Taxis (¥80–¥120, 40 mins) or airport shuttle buses (¥20, 1 hour).

Tip: Fly into larger hubs (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou) first if coming from Europe or the Americas, then connect to Guilin.

By High-Speed Train

Guilin is part of China’s extensive high-speed rail network:

• From Guangzhou: 2.5–3 hours (¥165–¥230).

• From Shenzhen: 3–3.5 hours (¥200–¥280).

• From Hong Kong: Take the MTR to Guangzhou South Station first, then transfer (total ~4 hours).

• From Chengdu/Chongqing: 5–7 hours (¥400–¥600).

Tickets: Book via Trip.com or China Railway website; collect passports at station ticket counters.