Longji Terraces Cultural Villages and Hike Private Day Tour
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Chinese minority cultures on this private 1-day tour. Your personal guide will share insights into the customs of the Yao and Zhuang people as you explore Huangluo Village, famed for its "Long Hair" tradition. Then, trek through Ping’an Village to witness the most spectacular rice-terrace vistas, resembling a dragon’s scales. Enjoy a delicious local lunch featuring bamboo rice, smoked pork, and rice wine, before relaxing with private door-to-door transfers back to your Guilin hotel.
Highlights:
• Discover the sculpted landscapes of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces
• Learn about Yao and Zhuang culture from your private guide
• Feast on authentic local dishes in Ping’an village
• Relax with hassle-free private transfers from your hotel
Options
Pick from Guilin
Pickup included
What's included in Longji Terraces Cultural Villages and Hike Private Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
GuilinPass-by Only
Your driver-guide will pick you up at 8:30am (or your preferred time) from Guilin Airport, Railway Station, your hotel in Yangshuo/central Guilin, or any designated location. The drive takes about 2 hours from Guilin city to Ping'an, or just over 1 hour from Yangshuo.
Longji Rice Terraces
Your day begins with a scenic drive from Guilin to the Longji Rice Terraces area, where your private guide will introduce you to the fascinating traditions of the Yao and Zhuang ethnic groups. Your first stop is Huangluo Village, famously known as the "Long Hair Village" due to the unique hair-care customs of the local Yao women. Here, you’ll gain insight into their daily lives and traditional practices, which have been preserved for generations. The village’s serene atmosphere and cultural richness make it a captivating introduction to the region’s heritage. You can purchase tickets for Longji Rice Terraces when you arrive at the Longji parking lot.
Longji Rice Terraces
After exploring Huangluo Village, you will continue to Ping'an Village in the heart of the breathtaking Longji Rice Terraces. Begin with a self-paid lunch of local specialties such as fragrant bamboo rice, smoked pork, and sweet rice wine in the village. Then, follow your guide from the Ping'an parking lot up steep stone stairs through the village, observing the Zhuang people's daily life and traditional wooden architecture along the way. Your first stop is Viewing Platform No. 2, where you'll see the iconic "Seven Stars with the Moon" terrace formation. Next, take a moderate hike along peaceful trails past bamboo groves and terraced fields to Viewing Platform No. 1 for a spectacular panoramic view of the terraces - a magnificent landscape shaped by centuries of farming that appears especially dramatic during planting and harvest seasons.
Inclusions
- Private Transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking private driver-guide
- Entrance fees of Longji Rice Terraces
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We include private transfers within Guilin City in your reservation. Please provide your preferred pickup point. Your hotel in central Guilin and Yangshuo.
