introduce
Longji Terraced Fields is a large-scale group of terraced fields in Guilin. There are several ancient villages of ethnic minorities, inhabited by Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups. The famous villages are Ping'an Village, Jinkeng Dazhai, Guzhuang Village, and Huangluo Yao Village. It is more convenient to drive to Longji Terraced Fields by yourself. Most of the tours are based on hiking to see the scenery and take pictures. You can also try local farm dishes, live in beautiful B&Bs, and experience the customs of ethnic minorities.
Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces: A Classic Pastoral Scenery Scroll
Ping'an Village is a classic place to visit the Longji Terraced Fields. Tourism development here is earlier, and the facilities for eating, drinking and entertainment are more complete. There are 170 households here, with a population of more than 700. The villages of the Zhuang nationality are mostly inhabited by the Zhuang nationality surnamed Liao. Most of the terraced fields are composed of small fields, and the scenery is quiet and beautiful. In autumn, when the crops are ripe, there is only a piece of golden yellow. At this time, the autumn terraced fields are particularly beautiful. The viewing platforms in the scenic area are "Seven Stars with the Moon" and "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers", but you need to use some imagination when you play. "Seven Stars Accompanied by the Moon" refers to the terraced fields where the seven small hills left over from the opening of the field look like seven little stars accompanying the moon. "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" refers to the nine small mountain beams branched out from the main vein of the Dragon's Back. The five slightly raised hills are like five tigers. They surround the terraced fields and guard the water and soil here.
Longji Ancient Zhuangzhai Terraced Fields: Original Ecological Beauty with a Long History
Longji Ancient Zhuang Village is one of the ancient villages with a long history in the scenic area, which can be traced back to the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. There are more than 200 households and more than 1,000 people in the Longji Ancient Zhuang Village. The Zhuang villages are mostly inhabited by the Zhuang people with the three surnames Pan, Liao and Hou. Due to traffic congestion and late development, the original landscape of terraced fields is preserved here, and the traditional wooden buildings with stilts on stilts distributed along the ridge are authentic and unique. When visiting, you can go up along the Qingshiban Road, enjoy the stone bridges, steles, stone carvings, etc. that tell the history of the past, pass through the "ancestral field", and arrive at the "Changgou" viewing platform to overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole village. When you go down the mountain, you can stand It is very spectacular to see layers of terraced fields spiraling down like a giant dragon at the viewing point of "Dragon Tour Down the River" until it reaches the Jinjiang River.
Jinkeng Hongyao Terraced Fields: The Majestic Field Curve
In addition to the magnificent scenery of the terraced fields, the long hair of the red Yao girls here is a beautiful landscape. There are 245 households in Jinkeng Dayao Village, with a population of more than 1130. It is a Yao village, mostly inhabited by the Yao people with the surname Pan. When visiting, you can choose to go up the mountain along the stone road, first go to the "thousand-story ladder" viewing platform, and see the layers of terraced fields piled up to the clouds like a ladder, which is very magnificent. Continuing to go up, there is the "Xishan Shaole" viewing platform, where you can overlook the panoramic view of the terraced fields, which is spectacular. If you want to go to the "Golden Buddha Peak" viewing platform and enjoy the magical view of the whole mountain sitting upright like Maitreya Buddha, you need to take the cableway directly up the mountain at Jinkeng Dazhai at the foot of the mountain.
Play route:
One-day tour: Ping'an Zhuang Terraced Fields or Ancient Zhuang Village Terraced Fields or Jinkeng Dazhai + Huangluo Yao Village. If you only have one day to visit the Longji Rice Terraces, it is recommended that you go straight to a village to have a look at the scenery and taste the delicacies of the local farmhouses after purchasing the tickets for the scenic spot.
Two-day/Multi-day tour: Jinkeng Hongyao Terraces - Ping'an Zhuang Terraces - Longji Ancient Zhuang Village Terraces. If you plan to stay for a few more days, you can visit in the direction from far to near to downtown Guilin. Appreciate terraced fields, visit ancient villages, and appreciate the customs of ethnic minorities.
Enjoy the sunrise and sunset:
Watching the sunrise of the terraced fields is a must-do for many tourists, and even many photography enthusiasts come here for the sunrise. There are three viewing spots for sunrise and sunset in Jinkeng Hongyao Terraced Fields: "Xishan Shaole" is a viewing spot, which is farther away but has a wider view. It is very good to watch sunrise and sunset. Many promotional videos of Longji Terraced Fields are The photo was taken from here; the viewing platform of "Thousand-layer Sky Ladder" is relatively close to the foot of the mountain, where you can see the villages of the Yao people, and you can feel the integration of humanities and nature, suitable for watching the sunset; "Golden Buddha Top" is the place to shoot the sunset , due to the distance, there were not many people taking pictures here in the past. In recent years, the cable car from the entrance of Jinkeng Dazhai Scenic Spot to the Golden Buddha Peak has been opened. It is much more convenient to take pictures here.
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Open all year round
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must see tips
1. The scenery of Longji Rice Terraces has its own characteristics in four seasons. Mid-April-mid-May: The terraced fields start to release water to prepare for spring plowing. The water in the fields reflects beautiful mountains and clouds, which is suitable for taking pictures of sunrise and sunset. Mid-May-mid-June: Just planted rice seedlings, the scenery is picturesque. Mid-July: Early rice growth, green and oily. Around Mid-Autumn Festival: The rice is ripe and golden. When it snows in winter: it only snows once or twice a year, and the terraced fields in the snow are more distinct, but they are rare.
2. When there are locals to help you with your backpack and lead the way, or when you take pictures of locals or watch performances, it is recommended to ask in advance whether there is a fee.
3. The distance between each point in the scenic spot is relatively long, and there are many fork roads. If you are worried about getting lost, or want to have a deeper understanding of the local situation, you can hire a local guide to help explain.
4. Tickets need to be purchased at the ticket office, and tickets will be checked at different points in each area, so please carry the tickets with you for inspection.
