Yangshuo train to Hong Kong West Kowloon

Question

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Which is the best way to travel via high speed from Yangshuo (near West Street) to Hong Kong West Kowloon? 1. Yangshuo station to Guanghzou south, Guangzhou south to HK West Kowloon

2. Taxi from Yangshuo west street to Guilin west station, high speed from Guilin west to HK west kowloon

We are 2 families- 4 adults and 3 children (aged 2,6 and 9)

Thank you very much

Answer

Traveling from Yangshuo to Hong Kong West Kowloon via high-speed rail is feasible but requires some planning since Yangshuo itself has a smaller station with limited high-speed train services. Considering your group includes 4 adults and 3 children, comfort and convenience are important.

Option 1: Yangshuo Station → Guangzhou South → Hong Kong West Kowloon

Yangshuo Station is small; trains to Guangzhou South are limited and not very frequent. Travel time is roughly 2.5–3 hours to Guangzhou South.
From Guangzhou South, high-speed trains to Hong Kong West Kowloon are frequent and take about 1 hour.
This option involves transferring at Guangzhou South station, which is a large, busy station. Managing luggage and children might be challenging but doable.
Overall, total travel time is around 4–5 hours including transfer, plus waiting times.

Option 2: Taxi from Yangshuo West Street → Guilin West Station → Hong Kong West Kowloon

Guilin West Station is larger, has more frequent high-speed trains to Guangzhou South or Shenzhen, and better facilities for families.
The taxi ride from Yangshuo West Street to Guilin West Station takes about 1.5–2 hours.
From Guilin West, you can take a high-speed train to Shenzhen North (approx. 3–3.5 hours) and transfer to a train connecting to Hong Kong West Kowloon, or alternatively travel via Guangzhou South.
This option involves less uncertainty with train schedules and more train frequency options, but the taxi adds extra travel time on roads.

Recommendation:

For convenience, especially with children, taking a taxi to Guilin West Station is generally easier because of more frequent high-speed trains, larger station facilities, and smoother boarding processes.
If you prefer minimizing road travel and can coordinate the limited trains from Yangshuo, Option 1 is slightly faster overall but may be less comfortable.
Ensure you book high-speed train tickets in advance, especially for a family group, as seats can fill quickly during peak travel times.
Consider taking a morning train from Yangshuo or Guilin to maximize daylight for travel and reduce stress for children.

In summary, Option 2 (taxi to Guilin West) is typically the most practical for families, while Option 1 can work if schedules align and your group is comfortable with transfers and managing luggage.

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