Shopping

Although Guilin has no notable department stores, this is a good area to pick some nice souvenirs. The area around Mopanshan Dock has a few nice small shops selling gems and other traditional Guilin souvenirs such as Bamboo and wooden carvings. Guilin is an especially good place to pick up some tasty snack food. The oranges and small kumquats around here are very juicy and Guilin people also have a very sweet tooth so it's worth checking out some of their delicious candy.

Transportation 

By plane: Guilin's new international airport is 30 kilometers west of the city (about a 40 minute taxi ride). Other airport shuttles cost RMB20 and operate without a fixed schedule. Leaving Guilin, CAAC runs buses from its Shanghai Road office (at Minzhu Road) to the airport.

By train:

Guilin is directly linked to Beijing (30 hours), Guangzhou (15 hours), Guiyang (18 hours), Kunming (28 hours), Shanghai (35 hours), and Xi'an (35 hours). Train tickets can be hard to come by in Guilin as this is the most visited tourist destination in China. It is best to buy your tickets several days before you plan to leave the city.

By bus:

Most short range buses (to Yangshuo and Xing'an) should be relatively inexpensive (RMB10-20 to Yangshuo). By long distance bus, you can reach Guangzhou, Nanning, and other Southern cities and regional cities in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.

By Boat:

Boat tickets can be bought through your hotel or at the ticket office on Binjiang Road. The boats leave in the early morning at about 8 or 8:30 am, but hotel shuttles to the dock typically leave at 7:30am. Tickets for the Lijiang Boat ride to Yangshuo cost around RMB350-RMB500 and can include a bus ride back from Yangshuo to Guilin.

City transport:

 The best way to get around in Guilin is either by taxi or bicycle. Bicycles can be rented for a maximum of RMB15-20 in Guilin (with a deposit of around RMB200).

Lodging

Sheraton Hotel (5 stars) $86 - $229

Overlooking the beautiful Li River to the east and adjacent to the charming Xangbi Mountains to the south.

Address : Bing Jing Nan Road Guilin China
 

Golden Elephant Hotel (3 stars) $29 - $64

The Golden Elephant Hotel is located just opposite the famous Elephant Trunk Hill, near the Lijiang River.
 
Address : No.8 Binjiang Street No.8 Binjiang Street

Guilin Park Hotel (4 stars) $47 - $192

The Guilin Park Hotel commands some of the most picturesque views in Guilin and contrasts with the famous Duxiu peak, Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill.

Address : No.1 Luosi Hill, Gulin, Guangxi, China

source: CRIENGLISH.com