Guìlín Getting there & around

Getting around

Bus & tram

Bus

Bus 58 is a tourist freebie (anything that begins with ‘5’ should be free) that runs to many local sights, including Xiàngbí Shān, Qīxīng Gōngyuán and Reed Flute Cave.

Otherwise, most of the city buses that stop in front of Guìlín’s bus and train stations will get you to the major sights, but a bicycle is definitely better, especially in the searing summer heat. Bus 2 runs from the train station through town, passing Xiàngbí Shān, Liberation Bridge, Fúbō Shān and Diécǎi Shān. Bus 15 runs a circuit from the train station to the city’s main tourist highlights. Local buses cost between Y1 and Y1.50.

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Local transport

Taxi

Flag falls start at Y7. Motorcycle taxis charge only Y5 per trip.

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Bicycle

One of the best ways to get around Guìlín is by bicycle. There are plenty of bicycle-hire shops. You’ll find some near the bus and train stations, and one next to the Overseas Chinese Hotel on Zhonghan Nanlu. Most charge Y10 to Y20 per day and require Y200 or your passport as security. Try to avoid handing over your passport.

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