This tour is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the Longji Rice Terraces, explore authentic village life, and experience the rich culture of ethnic minorities. You’ll gain insight into the traditional lifestyles of the Yao and Zhuang people. The journey includes a hike from the riverside and rice paddies up to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the spectacular rice terraces.
8 to 9 hours full day Longji rice terraces tour starts at 9:00 AM.
Pickup included
Your driver guide will pick you up at 9:00 am or at a time of your choice from the lobby of your hotel, Guilin Railway Station, Guilin Airport, Guilin city center, or any other designated location.
After a two-hour drive, you will arrive at the Longji parking lot, where you can purchase entry tickets to the Longji Rice Terraces. Next, you will head to the Longji Ping’an Rice Terraces, the most picturesque terraces, which were among the first to be discovered by tourists and photographers. From the Ping’an parking lot, you will walk up to Viewing Platform No. 2 through the Village via stone stairs. Along the way, you’ll observe the Zhuang people’s daily life and their traditional wooden houses. On reaching Viewing Platform No. 2, you’ll be greeted by the iconic “Seven Stars with the Moon” formation. From there, you’ll take a walk to Viewing Platform No. 1 along a flat path, passing bamboo groves, rice terraces, and stunning hill views. When you arrive at Viewing Platform No. 1, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Longji Rice Terraces. Afterward, you’ll descend back into the village and enjoy a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.
After a wonderful day tour of the Longji Rice Terraces, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin. The journey takes about 2 hours, during which you can take a nap and relax. You will arrive at your Guilin hotel around 6:00 pm.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
We will have a sign of the traveler's name to meet at the lobby of hotel