Getting Here

Check Your Visa

Most nationalities need a Chinese tourist visa (L visa). Apply at your nearest Chinese consulate or embassy before departure. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Some nationalities now qualify for 30-day visa-free entry — check the latest policy before applying.

Set Up Mobile Payment

WeChat Pay (微信支付) or Alipay (支付宝) is how almost everything is paid for in China — restaurants, shops, transport, markets, and street food. Set up one or both before you fly and link an international Visa or Mastercard. Keep ¥200–300 cash as a backup only; you'll barely need it.

Get a SIM or eSIM

Google, Instagram, and WhatsApp are blocked in mainland China without a VPN. Pick up a Chinese SIM at the airport (China Mobile / China Unicom desks are in Arrivals) or buy an international eSIM before departure. Install a VPN before you land to restore access to your usual apps.

Download These Apps

• DiDiride-hailing — register with an international card before arrival
• WeChatmessaging + WeChat Pay
• Alipaypayment backup
• 高德地图 / Amapnavigation — Google Maps does not work in China

From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

~1.5 hours

• Direct airport bus — Look for the Yangshuo-bound shuttle outside Arrivals. Runs regularly throughout the day. Drops you near West Street. Cheapest option (~¥50–70).
• Taxi / DiDi — Fixed-price airport taxis or DiDi (Chinese Uber). Faster and door-to-door. Approximately ¥200–280 depending on traffic. Show the driver our Chinese address below.
• Private transfer — Ask us when booking. We can arrange a driver to meet you at Arrivals with a name board.

From Yangshuo Railway Station

~1 hour to West Street by taxi or bus

• Taxi / DiDi — The most convenient option. Approximately ¥100–150 to West Street. Show the driver our Chinese address below.
• Bus — Local buses connect the station to Yangshuo town centre. Journey ~1 hour. Ask at the station for the Yangshuo Xi Jie (西街) service.

Yangshuo Railway Station is the closest high-speed rail station to us — the most convenient arrival point if you're travelling from Guilin, Guangzhou, or other cities on the high-speed network.

From Guilin Railway Station

~1.5 hours by bus

• Direct bus to Yangshuo — The Yangshuo bus departs from the south bus terminal adjacent to the station. Journey ~1.5 hours (~¥20).
• Taxi / DiDi — Approximately ¥180–250 direct to West Street.

Guilin Station (桂林站) handles slower regional trains and is in the city centre.

Getting Around Yangshuo

West Street 114 — walkable from most hotels

• Hotel pickup — We offer hotel pickup before activities and drop-off afterwards. Mention your accommodation when booking and we'll arrange the details. This is the easiest option if you're not sure how to find us.
• Walking — If you're staying in the town centre, West Street 114 is likely within a 5–10 minute walk. West Street (西街) is the main drag.
• E-bike rental — Available at most hostels (~¥50–120/day). The most popular way to explore the countryside between activities.
• DiDi / local taxi — Use DiDi (requires Chinese phone number) or flag a local taxi. Show the driver our address below.