Yangshuo is in Guangxi, southern China, and getting here is easier than the mountains on the map might suggest.
For most international visitors arriving through southern China, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong are convenient places to jump on the high-speed rail network. Guangzhou to Yangshuo is around two hours, while Hong Kong to Yangshuo is roughly four hours, depending on the train and connection.
China’s high-speed trains are fast, comfortable and frequent. We recommend booking through Trip.com, which is straightforward to use in English and accepts international credit cards. China Railway releases tickets 15 days before travel, although Trip.com allows you to place a booking request earlier.
Make sure you enter your name and passport or Mainland Travel Permit details exactly as they appear on the document you will travel with. Your booking is linked to that ID, and normally there is no paper ticket to collect — you travel using the same ID document used to make the booking.
Please contact us if you need help working out the best train or booking your tickets.
Flying in
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is the nearest airport to both Guilin and Yangshuo.
Guilin has an extensive domestic flight network but fewer direct international services than it once did. If you are coming from overseas, you may find yourself connecting through one of China’s major hubs. Shanghai is a particularly useful option, with other connections possible through cities such as Guangzhou, Xiamen and Beijing. There are also frequent domestic connections from cities including Xi’an.
If you are joining either the Danxia to Karst Pre-Ride or the Yangshuo Bike Festival, we can pick you up directly from Guilin Airport.
Where do I actually need to get to?
For the Yangshuo Bike Festival, the most convenient rail arrival is Yangshuo Station. We’ll give you the meeting and transfer details before the festival.
For the Danxia to Karst Pre-Ride, 8–14 May 2027, the joining point is Guilin. We meet there before heading north to Bajiaozhai and beginning the ride south through the mountains.