First bus hits Maling River Canyon at roughly 06:30
Xingyi Tourism Bus Line 2 makes the most sense if you’re tying Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport (T2) into a Maling River Canyon and Wanfenglin Scenic Area day. The route links the airport with both scenic spots plus downtown stops for about CNY 10 per ride, so you’re paying sightseeing shuttle prices rather than meter-and-toll taxi money.
Route: canyon ⇄ hotel ⇄ airport ⇄ conference center ⇄ Wanfenglin
According to local schedules, Line 2 runs between Maling River Canyon Scenic Area, Zhaozhuang Daisi Hotel, Wanfenglin Airport, the International Conference Center, and Wanfenglin Scenic Area. That means you can land at T2, ride to the canyon, then continue on the same line toward Wanfenglin later in the day without negotiating multiple cabs. One ticket segment is still just CNY 10, even if you only ride a short part of the loop.
Hours and frequency: plan around the 06:30–19:00 window
Service is listed from about 06:30 through 19:00, which covers most domestic arrivals and early evening departures at ACX T2. Exact frequency isn’t published, so build at least a 20–30 minute buffer between when you want to leave the airport and when you absolutely need to be at the canyon gate or Wanfenglin ticket office. Keep a backup like a Didi or taxi in mind for flights landing after 18:30.
How to ride from T2
After collecting bags in T2, follow signs to the airport bus area outside arrivals; look specifically for signage or a board mentioning Maling River Canyon or Wanfenglin Scenic Area, not just “city bus.” Have small bills or coins ready for the CNY 10 fare, since drivers rarely break large notes, and confirm “Malinghe Daxiagu” or “Wanfenglin” with the driver before you tap or pay cash.
Practical tip
Screenshot the Chinese names “马岭河大峡谷” (Maling River Canyon) and “万峰林” (Wanfenglin) plus “机场旅游2路” (Tourism Bus Line 2) before landing at ACX; showing that to staff at T2 or the bus driver speeds things up and cuts down on pointing at maps in the parking lot.