Guilin

Guilin is where China’s most iconic scenery comes to life. The karst mountains rising from the Li River have inspired poets and painters for centuries-and once you see them in person, you’ll understand why. This is not just a travel destination; it’s a living postcard. Getting There & Around Airport: KWL (Guilin Liangjiang International). About 28km from downtown, take airport bus or taxi. High-Speed Train: Guilin North Station (Guilinbei) connects to major cities. 2.5 hours from Guangzhou, 4 hours from Changsha. ...

Yangshuo is Guilin’s cooler, more laid-back cousin. While Guilin is all about the Li River cruise, Yangshuo is about slow travel-bicycling through rice fields, floating on bamboo rafts, and wandering the ancient streets. It’s the kind of place where you’ll plan to stay for 2 days and end up staying for a week. Getting There & Around From Guilin: Bus: 1 hour, ~30 RMB Li River Cruise: 4 hours (the scenic route) Taxi: ~1 hour, ~150 RMB Within Yangshuo: ...