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​Guilin to Yangshuo

Find out about how to travel from Guilin to Yangshuo

For visitors traveling to Guilin, the famous Li River, which is a waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo, is a highlight of most travelers’ itinerary. There are a couple of different ways to travel from Guilin to Yangshuo as follows:

  • Guilin to Yangshuo – Li River Cruise
  • Guilin to Yangshuo – Local Bus
  • Guilin to Yangshuo – High Speed Train
    Please see details below of each different option for traveling from Guilin to Yangshuo.
Li River at Sunset

The Li River Cruise is the #1 Thing to do in Guilin!

Guilin to Yangshuo – Li River Cruise
The Guilin to Yangshuo River Cruise is a famous cruise operating along the Li River between the scenic city of Guilin and the town of Yangshuo.

 

​The Guilin to Yangshuo Boat Cruise departs from Guilin Pier in the morning and arrives into Yangshuo Pier approximately 4 x hours later. There is also a Yangshuo to Guilin Boat departing from Yangshuo to Guilin which departs at approximately midday and travels upstream.

Li River Cruise Upper Deck Exterior

Guilin to Yangshuo – Local Bus
For travelers wishing to avoid the Li River Cruise, the cheapest and most direct option to travel from Guilin to Yangshuo is via a local bus. These buses leave from the Guilin Bus Station regularly throughout the day.

 

Guilin to Yangshuo – High Speed Train
The High Speed Train operates between Guilin North/Guilin West Railway Stations and Yangshuo Railway Station. Please note, Yangshuo Railway Station is located near the riverside town of Xingping which is approximately 45 x minutes away from Yangshuo Town.

Different Boats for the Guilin to Yangshuo Cruise

There are various different boats operating along the Li River including the following choices:

Li River in Yangshuo

The Li River Cruise is the #1 Thing to do in Guilin!

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