Cities Near Guilin
Cities near Guilin, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Yangshuo, Luorong, Babu. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Guilin, China is Yangshuo, about 37 mi (59 km) away — roughly 1 hr 6 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangshuo | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Luorong | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Babu | 98 mi / 157 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lengshuitan | 113 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pingnan | 120 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Laibin | 127 mi / 204 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Hongjiang | 128 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Guiping | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Wuxi | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lianzhou | 135 mi / 217 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Guilin
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Yangshuo, Luorong, Babu. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Guilin
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lengshuitan, Pingnan, Laibin, Hongjiang, Guiping. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Guilin include Yangshuo, Luorong, Babu, Lengshuitan, Pingnan. The closest is Yangshuo, about 37 miles (59 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.