Fly into Guilin from Zhangjiajie; the airport is about 30km from city center. Cheapest option to reach city center is by airport shuttle bus costing CNY25 (~$3.5). Journey approx 45 mins.
Stay within 1.5 km radius of 'Guru Indian Restaurant' (Address: No. 8 South Zhongshan Road, Guilin), a highly rated vegetarian Indian spot open 11am-9pm.
Rental ~CNY80/day, short 3km ride. Folded Brocade Hill park entry CNY75. Hike up to the peak for breathtaking sunset views over Guilin karst landscape. Park open until 7:30pm.