Guilin Travel Forum

Is it better to stay in Guilin or Yangshuo? Yangshuo looks nicer to me but some people have said it is too touristy and crowded. We are travelling in April and we want to be in this area about 4 or 5 days.

Is there an "easy" way to get from Lijiang to Guilin? it seems a bit difficult .Do I get a flight from Lijiang to Kunming and then another one from Kunming to Guilin? Or maybe there is a train- I can't find one on the Internet.. thank you

We will arriving at Guilin airport at 19:25. I've heard it's nicer to stay in Yangshuo, but is it worth the 1 1/2 hour transfer so late at night?

Any recommendations for a place to spend the first night in Guilin, approx 200RMB? Do most hotels pick up at the airport and what is the average cost?

Thanks so much!

Hello,

I am also looking for a hostel/cheap accomodation in Yangzhou in december. I couldnt find something good at hostelworld. Is it really that difficult?

I am on New Years Eve with my girl-friend in Yangzhou. Can you recommend some places to go? Is there something special (I mean the 31th of December, not the chinese new year). Thanks for your help.

We be taking a family vacation to Guilin/Yangzhuo at the end of December to beginning of January. Wish to know how's the weather in Guilin, China around Xmas to New Year? Will it be cold? There will be 2 kids age 6 and 4 tagging along, so is wondering if we should bring some thick winter clothes along. And is there any places of visit around Guilin/Yangzhuo to recommend?

Thank you!
Spicy

My wife and me are travelling to guilin- yangshuo april 2008.
We will like to hire an english speaking guide.Could you recommend us a local guide and a 3 to 4 stars hotel in guilin and yangshuo.
Thank You

Hello. Is there a train transport from Guilin to Xiamen? How many hours is the train ride? What time is departure & arrival? How much does it cost? Thanks.

Thanks for any posts about shopping in Guilin

I and some friends will be visiting Guilin in 2-3 weeks, and of course we're looking to experience the landscape, presumably from the river. However, we would prefer a more personal experience than being crammed on a huge tourist boat with a large number of people.
To experience the landscape, how necessary is it to sail the river? Is there a way to have an equal (or greater) experience by doing a land tour?

Also, I've heard that starting in Yangshuo and sailing east from there (not north toward Guilin) provides a comparable (if not better) view of the landscape. Has anyone done this?

Finally, is it possible to hire a boat and driver for an entire day? I'm interested in photographing the area, but I would prefer not to be confined to the tourist boat, and have plenty of freedom to go off the beaten path.

Thanks in advance,

Dan

I am told that my travelex cash passport card will be of no use in guilin.
what is everyone useing I dont want to carry cash.

I read recently on someones China page that when he arrived at the airport the place was swarming with Mossies. Are Mosquitos a problem in this wet/river area, and if so at what time of year? I am coming to China in October.

Has anyone stayed at this hotel and how is the location, condition of rooms, comfort of beds and breakfast buffet? Thanks Dave

Hi, i would like to know if the Ronghu Fountain show is actually the same as the liu san jie show in yangshuo, the chinese musical by lin yi mo. And if they are different, may i know what is the time of the show and how much does it cost? Thx a million

We need help with our itinerary from Guilin to Lhasa. Would you suggest stopping in Kunmin or Chengdu for a day? Which city is more desirable? We are two adults and two 18 year old boys- all experienced travelers. Thank you.

I am interested in joining a tour group in Guilin that has a Li river cruise. Is it cheaper if I book the tour while in Guilin instead of using the internet? How much is it for a 3-day tour?

Looking for locations near the Guilin Park Hotel in early September. Or is the laundry service at the hotel reasonable? Thanks Dave

I live in Sydney and ive just come back from my China Holiday. I bought some lovely Osmanthus tea in Guilin, which i have everyday and its neally all gone. I was just wondering if anyone knows how i can buy some Osmanthus tea. I live in Sydney Australia.
Are there any good traditional chinese/Guilin Shops back in Sydney or Australia which sell good quality osmanthus tea??
Any info will be greatly appreciated!!!
THANKS!!
christine
P.S Also does anyone know what makes it sweet.

I am looking at doing some voluntary teaching in the villages around Guilin with http://www.vet-china.org/ organisation. Has anyone done this before? It sounds a great way to integrate into a community for a few days, and give something back to the children.

I'm trying to pack light and I'm wondering if there is a need for a mosquito net in Guilin during wintertime (late January)?

Hi! I am staying at the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel in Guilin in early March 2007. I will have 2 nights/3 days in Guilin to do my travelling and photos. I will do the River Cruise but what other highlights should I be able to do if I rush like mad? I heard there's a 1/2 day cruise and a full day cruise but I think I only need the 1/2 day cruise for photo ops, right? And are the buses back to Guilin fairly regular from the drop-off town? Thank you!

Hi, Anybody know this hotel ? is it really good ?
if possible pls advise tel no & e-mail address. thanks.

anybody know if there is a non-tourist/public boat from guilin to yangshuo.
if any, pls advise schulde & fare and where to go onboard. thanks..

Hi guys,

Am wondering if the following 4 day itinerary is an overkill:
1 - Morning drive to Longsheng. Check out Zhuang and Yao Minority tribes' villages. Climb to summit of Longji (Dragon's backbone). Hike around Pingan village.
2 - Li River cruise and disembark at YangShuo. Overnight at YangShuo. <---- is this worth the extra night???????
3 - In Yangshuo, Ancient Banyan tree Park and the Moon Hill. Return to Guilin and check out Elephant Trunk Hill.
4 - Fubo Hill and Reed Flute Cave.

Anything here where can I cut down a whole day?

Thanks much as always!
Ray

Hi, i would be in guilin between 26-29th August. I am wondering what are the things we can do at night (ie night spots? watching chinese opera? acrobats?) in guilin? Please advice, thanks!

Hi, each time i go on vacation around asia (ie thailand, vietnam, indonesia, etc) i always hire a driver to bring me around, so that i can visit each site at my leisure, without following a tour guide and rushing from 1 place to another.

I would like to know how feasible is it to hire a driver (and how much would it cost), to bring me around in Guilin. I know some of the attractions within Guilin includes Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill and Reed Flute Cave. Would the driver be able to drive me around to these places (within 1 day) or do i have to take a tour package? Btw, i can speak mandarin, so communication with a local wont be a problem.

Please advice, all help are appreciated! Thanks!

Hi!

Am planning to travel to Yangshuo from Guilin this fri. Flight is touching down around 10pm, will it be too late to catch the bus running from the Guilin airport to Yangshuo?

1) how long is the bus ride?
2) how much does it cost?
3) how frequent is it?

Thanks!!

Can anyone please advise what the weather is like in Guilin/Yangshou in Winter? Are the skies clear and ideal for photography? Looking at travelling in January. Many thanks.

I will be travelling to Guilin for two or three nights and was wondering if its better to be based in Guilin or Yangshou? Which place is more convienent to major sights, prettier and not so overtouristy? Thanks.

Hello, I am on holidays in Guangxi and I would like to learn one song from chinese opera, just because I am really amazed of that and whant to bring a song as a souvenir when I am back to France...
Thanks

Christophe

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