Li River from Beijing

Li River from Beijing

Beijing to Guilin by Air

Are you planning to enjoy the natural beauty of the Li River after your Beijing tour? If so, let us see how to travel to Guilin from Beijing first as we all know, the Li River is situated in Guilin Region. ​
Usually, there are four to five direct flights taking you to Guilin from Beijing in one day. They take off in the morning, in the afternoon or at night. You could take any one of them based on your schedule.

The Li River Cruise is the #1 Activity in Guilin!

The Li River flows past the Lijiang Bridge, the Liberation Bridge, the Nanzhou Bridge, the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Fubo Hill, the Diecai Hill, and Jingping Hill in the City of Guilin. The airport shuttle bus in Guilin departs from the airport and arrives at Guilin Minhang Hotel which is within 5 minutes walk from the Lijiang Bridge. Therefore, you could take the shuttle bus to the hotel and walk to the bridge.
On the bridge, you could overlook the Elephant Trunk Hill in the distance. Alternatively, if you don’t want to share space with strangers, it is recommended that you rent a vehicle from Guilin airport to any one of the spots at the bank of the Li River.

Beijing to Guilin by High Speed Train

If you’re unable to book flights (or simply prefer to take trains), currently as at 1st March 2021, the following 2 x high speed trains operate between Beijing and Guilin as follows:
  • Train #1: G529 (arrives at Guilin North Railway Station at 5:01 pm)
  • Train #2: G421 (arrives at Guilin North Railway Station at 7:30 pm)
Guilin North Railway Station is located in Northern Guilin (and depending upon The station is within 30 minutes ride from Nanzhou Bridge spanning over the Li River. You could rent a taxi to the bridge to admire the night views along the river.

Book Li River Cruise Tickets

The Luxury Li River Cruise is the best choice (and most luxurious option) to experience the Li River – available on set dates only and sells out quickly.

CRUISES ON SET DATES.

from
USD $128.00
per person

The Deluxe Li River Cruise operates each day, providing visitors a deluxe experiences with excellent facilities daily.

​CRUISES DAILY.

from
USD $99.00
per person

The Superior Li River Boat Cruise is the 3-star Boat option for experiencing the Li River. It operates on a daily basis with multiple boats daily.

​CRUISES DAILY.

from
USD $78.00
per person