Longji Rice Terrace

Last month I went to Guangxi with my friends. When it comes to Guangxi, everyone knows that 'Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven'. In fact, around Guilin, there is another beautiful terraced field scenic area - Longji Terraced Fields, known as the 'crown of the world's terraced fields'. Blue sky and white clouds☁, layers of terraces🌾, like a huge ink painting in front of my eyes, exactly the same as what I saw in the TV commercials, casually shooting is a big scene effect, I really regret why I only come now! The terraces have different beauty in each season, the best check-in season is from May to October: 🌾May-June: Watering period, watch 'mirror terraces' 🌾July-September: Growing period, watch 'matcha green terraces' 🌾End of September-October: Autumn harvest period, watch 'golden terraces' ⛰️About the scenic spot: Longji Terraced Fields is a large-scale terraced field group. Ping'an Terraced Fields and Jinkeng Terraced Fields are the main viewing areas. Ping'an was developed earlier and has more tourists. Jinkeng was developed later but is larger and has more viewing points. Therefore, we chose to stay in Jinkeng Terraced Fields this time for convenience. 🏠About accommodation: There are many homestays in the Longji scenic area. We chose the Muye Chenxi Homestay, which is very close to the viewing platform. It takes 5-20 minutes to walk🚶🏻 to the viewing platform 1-2. The important thing is that I really like the design style of this homestay! The overall design comes from the hands of British huang family architects. Whether it's design aesthetics or living experience, it didn't disappoint us. The room is very warm and tidy, and the terraced scenery is just outside the window, which is simply the life I long for~ The homestay also has a 180-degree viewing platform, which is very open and full of green plants🌿🌿. Sitting on the platform and looking into the distance, you can see the scenery of Longji Terraced Fields. The afternoon tea is also very good, the coffee☕ and desserts🍰 are all professional. There are limited desserts in different seasons. I strongly recommend Double Chocolate Parlinne, Passion Fruit Basque, and Rum Cherry Chocolate. With a cup of coffee, sitting on the viewing terrace, blowing the mountain breeze, looking at the terraced scenery in the distance, it's so cool! 🥢About food: There are no special restaurants in the scenic area. We all eat in the homestay, dining on the viewing platform, which is quite comfortable. I didn't expect the food in the homestay to be delicious, very authentic mountain food: spicy chicken, bamboo rice, spring water fish, rice fragrant fish are all must-order. The ingredients are very fresh, and I, a person who doesn't usually like to eat fish, can't stop praising it~ 🚘About transportation: 🚗The most convenient is of course self-driving. The homestay sends the location of 'Tiantouzhai Parking Lot' in advance, and the car can directly reach the door of the shop. The last section of the road is quite steep and narrow. The homestay very thoughtfully arranged for a driver to take us up. 🚌Guilin North Station/Guilin Station/Yangshuo-Longji Terraced Fields Jinkeng Dazhai Parking Lot (you can take a direct bus) The homestay is responsible for the transfer from Dazhai Parking Lot to the shop. 🎫About tickets: Adult ticket: 80 yuan Child ticket: 40 yuan

🚗 Self-driving: The mountain roads are narrow, so drive carefully 👀 🚕 Chartered car: Price is not specified, but it might be more convenient 😌 📱 Ride-hailing: Make sure the location is accurate, and don't just leave after stopping at the ticket office 🚦 🚌 Bus: Direct to Dazhai parking lot, convenient and fast 🚍 - Guilin North/West Station to Jinkeng Dazhai: 65 yuan per person 🎫 - Guilin Station to Jinkeng Dazhai: 50 yuan per person 🎫 - Yangshuo to Dazhai: 90 yuan per person 🎫 - Children under 1.2m half price, with seating 👶 🎫 Terrace ticket: 80 yuan per person, free for the elderly and children 👴👶, half price for students 🎓. The shuttle bus will charge at the entrance of the scenic area, and there is still some distance from Dazhai 🚗. The Longji Rice Terraces are vast, mainly divided into Ping'an Dazhai and Jinkeng Dazhai, each village has its own viewing platform, the scenery is similar, just choose one 🤔. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay for a night 💤. I went to Jinkeng Dazhai: 🌄 No. 3 Golden Buddha Peak: You can take the cable car up and down, one-way 55 yuan, round trip 100 yuan per person 🚡. We walked back to the mid-mountain homestay from the cable car, and both the elderly and children were quite happy 😄. 🌄 No. 2 Viewing Platform Thousand Layers Terraces: It is said that you can drive near it, we walked there from the homestay, it took about 1 hour to get there, and there were Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon on the way 🌟. However, there was a heavy fog that day, and we couldn't see anything 😑. After waiting for a long time, the fog finally dispersed, we hurried to take photos 📸, but in a few minutes, it was foggy again 🌫. So if you encounter heavy fog, don't rush to leave, wait and see, the scenery is very beautiful 🌅. If you are physically fit, you can walk to each viewing platform, there are well-maintained stone steps, and there are many beautiful terraced fields along the way 🌱. If you have enough time, stay for a night, open the window in the morning, and the mist lingers, like a fairyland 🍃.

Longji Terraced Fields consist of 8 large and small villages, the most famous of which are Jinkeng Village and Ping'an Village, and a small ancient Zhuang Village. 🎫Ticket combo: 80 yuan Although the scenery of Longji Terraced Fields in June is not the most beautiful It's not easy to come here once, so we came to play on the first day of self-driving Navigate 🧭 to Longji Terraced Fields, arrive at the parking lot, the ticket office is also here First stop: Navigate to "Jinkeng Terraced Fields" Play the farthest first, note ⚠️: the car can drive up The road is narrow, be careful when meeting cars After entering the Dazhai parking lot, we got lost and hungry There are many people on the side of the road beckoning to eat, and there is a grandmother who looks very kind Her restaurant is called "Country Bumpkin", and the grandmother cooks good dishes The price is also reasonable, and she took us to the second viewing platform after dinner In fact, a very small road on the left hand side of the Dazhai parking lot is the road to the self-driving viewing platform, and the parking fee at the entrance of the viewing platform: 10 yuan/time No need to take the cable car, the terraced landscape is magnificent, you can see the Golden Buddha Peak on the opposite side Thanks to the grandmother's guidance, the Jinkeng Terraced Fields are perfect and not pitted! Second stop: Ping'an Village Terraced Fields The scale and scenery cannot be compared with Jinkeng Terraced Fields The famous Nine Dragons and Five Tigers and Seven Stars with Moon viewing platforms are here As soon as the car drove into the parking lot, it was besieged First introduce how difficult it is to walk in the scenic spot, you must take a sightseeing bus Kindly accompany you to buy sightseeing bus tickets 50/person round trip In fact, there is no need to take a sightseeing bus at this scenic spot Parking fee: 7 yuan/hour, which is very expensive, almost catching up with the prices in big cities It's just a walk around the sightseeing platform... Longji Terraced Fields are fun, and I won't come again after coming once... The good mood in Guilin tourism has been completely ruined...

Hello, friends! Today, I'm going to take you into Liuzhou, Guangxi, a place known as China's most beautiful geological park. Pack your bags and let's discover the natural wonders hidden between the mountains and rivers together! 🎉 🌟 First stop: Longji Terraces in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County Imagine terraced fields winding along the mountain, like a huge abstract painting between heaven and earth. In Longji Terraces, you can enjoy this spectacular view. In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the terraces, it's breathtakingly beautiful. In the evening, the afterglow of the sunset gives the earth a golden coat. 🌅 🌟 Second stop: Yao ethnic style in Rong'an County Want to experience a different ethnic style? Come to Rong'an County! Here, you can delve into Yao villages and experience the hospitality of the Yao people. The bright costumes, the beautiful songs, the unique food, every detail makes you feel like you've stepped into another world. 👗🎶 🌟 Third stop: Danxia landform in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County The wonders of nature are best interpreted in Liuzhou Geological Park. In Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, you'll be amazed by the Danxia landform. The red rocks, eroded by wind and rain over billions of years, have formed various strange shapes, making people marvel at the magical power of nature. 🌌 🌟 Fourth stop: Underground caves in Rong'an County Underground caves are another wonder of Liuzhou Geological Park. In Rong'an County, you can explore these mysterious caves, such as 'World Cave' and 'Fairy Cave'. The stalactites and stalagmites in the cave are like underground palaces, making people marvel at the wonderful creativity of nature. 🏞️ 💡 Tips: 1. Best travel season: Spring (March to May) is the most beautiful season in Liuzhou Geological Park, with pleasant weather and beautiful scenery. 2. Clothing preparation: There is a large temperature difference in spring, so it is recommended to bring sun protection clothing, rain gear, and comfortable shoes. 3. Photography equipment: The scenery of Liuzhou Geological Park is beautiful, so it is recommended to bring a camera or mobile phone to record the beautiful memories. Pack your bags and let's embark on this journey to explore natural wonders together! In Liuzhou Geological Park, you may encounter surprises at every turn, and every moment is worth remembering. Let's go, friends, let's leave our footprints on this beautiful land! 🚶‍♂️🌄

Guangxi's 'Little Switzerland' is beautiful, isn't it❗️ ✅ Ping'an Village of Longsheng Rice Terraces in Guilin, featuring the 'Nine Dragons and Five Tigers' ✅ Winding mountain roads, blue skies, white clouds, and the terraced green fields - all of this is exactly how I imagine Switzerland to be🍃 Following the previous content I want to continue sharing the beautiful scenery I've seen with everyone ♥️ Feeling the miraculous works of nature has healed me So beautiful I'm at a loss for words‼️ The Longji Rice Terraces are really too photogenic You'll really regret it if you don't come to see it during the upcoming National Day holiday～ ✅ The bus from Guilin Station to the destination is 💰50 per person; we drove there ourselves ✅ On the way to Longsheng, friends who drive must pay attention to safety, as it is almost all winding mountain roads (it is advised not to play with your phone, otherwise it's easy to get car sick and feel uncomfortable) ✅ Ticket price for the scenic area🎫: 💰80 per person (excluding cable car and sightseeing car fees) We drove to the mid-mountain area and needed to park the 🚗 properly and take the sightseeing car to Nine Dragons and Five Tigers (💰50 for a round trip); after arriving, just walk down the path for about 10 minutes and you'll be able to see these beautiful views ✅ Scenic spot check-in: The Longji Rice Terraces have a total of 4 villages: Ping'an Zhuang Village, Ancient Zhuang Village, Xiaozhai Red Yao Rice Terraces, and Jinkeng Red Yao Rice Terraces (Dazhai)～Among them, the village with more spectacular views and earlier development is Ping'an Village; here you can find the 'Nine Dragons and Five Tigers' and 'Seven Stars with the Moon' viewing platforms; due to time constraints, we only went to Nine Dragons and Five Tigers～ But I am satisfied to have seen the 'Little Switzerland' of Guangxi🇨🇭 ✅ Most of the rice has started to turn yellow. Wearing some elegant and fresh dresses, especially white dresses, with a straw hat, brings out a French atmosphere instantly ✅ Rented a set of Miao ethnic clothing 💰(ranging from 20-50, negotiable)! Comes with clothing, headwear, accessories, and I became a Miao girl for once👧🏻

Eight thousand miles of cloud and moon - Southward Memory Nine: The most beautiful terraces are Longji In late September, I came to the Longji Terrace Scenic Area in Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guilin, and stayed in the Longji Ping'an Village Homestay. In the early morning, I walked up the northwest of the village along the stone-paved plank road, and slowly walked to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the terraces. After walking for more than ten minutes, there were terraces faintly in sight, and soon, the outline of the terraces became clearer. I came to the terrace viewing platform and stood looking out. The terraces on the mountains are extremely beautiful, leaning on the slope, with clear levels and lines. The rice ears in the field are slightly drooping, with a little yellow in the green, blending with the continuous mountains and the vast sky, showing a soft beauty, dazzling and shocking. There is a road sign marked "Seven Stars with the Moon" on the side of the road. It is a great place to view the essence of the terraces. The Seven Stars with the Moon are seven small hilltop terraces surrounding a large hilltop terrace, like seven sparkling stars. Upon closer inspection, it does look a bit like it. This set of images has a strong visual effect, the terraces are majestic and beautiful, layered like rising tides, rushing forward with the momentum of overwhelming mountains and seas, forming a world of oil painting terraces that flaunts power and beauty. The Seven Stars with the Moon takes the terraced rice farming culture as the main body, combines natural landscapes with ethnic minority cultural landscapes, and presents the world with great beauty. Walking and watching, indulging in the scenery, and enjoying the scenery in indulgence is a kind of enjoyment, a "romantic encounter" that can be met but not sought. The scenery changes with every step, and the scenery moistens the heart. Interestingly, in this ocean of terraces, the terraces are small clusters, the largest is only one acre, and most of them are small fields that can only grow two rows of grain, delicate and delicate. It is for this reason that the terraces are extremely beautiful. The terraces shine with the brilliance of ethnic minority culture. Half an hour later, I arrived at the "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" viewing platform. It is also a unique landscape. The so-called "Nine Dragons" refers to the nine small mountain ridges that the main vein of Longji divides here, and "Five Tigers" refers to the five slightly protruding small hills here. There are already a few more tourists here, mainly young people. This viewing platform is carefully crafted, with multiple platforms at different heights for viewing, and prominent signs such as "World Terrace Hometown" and "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers", a proper internet celebrity check-in place. The terraces in front of me are extremely wide, and the beauty of autumn is intoxicating, and a shocking scenery is displayed in front of me. The lines of the terraces are like flowing clouds and flowing water, layer by layer from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Looking from a distance, it is winding and floating, high and low, uneven, and spectacular. In the center of these small mountain ridges and small hills of the terraces, there is actually a large area of Zhuang stilt buildings. The Zhuang people living here seem to be in a painting, and they seem to be in the fairy mountain of Yaochi. The Longji terraces are majestic and show a domineering atmosphere that dominates the world. It is the crown of the world's terrace landscape and is known as "the world's best". Before returning, I hurriedly walked around the village, because this is a large-scale Zhuang stilt building group, mostly orange-yellow. At noon, I left the Longji Terrace by car. I hope that while the Longji Terrace brings visual enjoyment and satisfaction to the world, it can also bring hope and wealth to the ethnic minorities who were born and grew up here. Longji Terrace

The mountain is the dragon's ridge, and the field is the ladder in the cloud. Longji Terraced Field, located in Longji Mountain, Ping'an Village, Ping'an Township, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guangxi, was started in the Yuan Dynasty and completed in the early Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 650 years and is one of the twenty first-class scenic spots in Guangxi. The Longji Terraced Field scenic area is very large, mainly three terraced fields, Jinkeng Dazhai Terraced Field, Ping'an Village Terraced Field and Ancient Zhuang Village Terraced Field. Its terraced fields are distributed between 300 meters and 1100 meters above sea level, with a maximum slope of 50 degrees. The terraces extend from the foot of the mountain to the top, layer by layer, stack by stack, poetic and picturesque, and beautiful. Each level has different heights and colors, like the notes of the earth, playing a harmonious and magnificent movement. In the center of the terraced fields, houses stand quietly there, they are the guardians of this golden world, and the symbol of farming culture. The existence of small houses makes this terraced field more full of life, and also adds a touch of human warmth to this beautiful picture. The air here is full of the smell of soil. You can feel the tranquility, peace and purity of nature. Each crop is a spirit of nature. They grow vigorously under the nourishment of sunlight and rain, bringing hope and vitality to this land. The white clouds floating in the sky are dreamlike and seem to be within reach. They are free in the blue sky, just like the free growth of this terraced field on the earth, unrestrained and full of vitality.

One of the most incredible views I got to see through my trip in China! The Longji rice terraces are a must see. Tip: add Yangshuo, which is fairly close, to your itinerary.

Where to see the terraces in golden autumn? Here is the self-driving tank 500Hi4-T travel guide to Guilin's C-position "China's Most Beautiful Village" - Longji Terraces: Attraction name: Longji Terraces Opening hours: 0:00—24:00 The Longji Terraces have a long history and spectacular scenery. The mountains are undulating and layered, selected by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as the "Best Tourism Village", and have the reputation of "China's Most Beautiful Village", which is indeed well-deserved; October in golden autumn is the best time to watch the terraces, the golden rice is very spectacular and beautiful, pleasing to the eye and heart; villagers run homestays, do catering, open specialty shops, business is booming, planting rice and crops are subsidized by the government, each household has dividends at the end of the year, life is getting better and better, becoming the best embodiment of "green water and green mountains are gold and silver mountains". The Longji Terraces scenic area is very large, a national 4A scenic area, you can take a cable car to the top of the mountain viewing platform, the terraced fields are all in sight, as if in a paradise, there is a feeling of being in a painting, it is very shocking! There are Yao ethnic costumes for rent, very suitable for taking pictures and checking in, the experience is too great. Key recommended viewing points: ✅Nine Dragons and Five Tigers Viewing Platform ✅Dazhai Village Golden Buddha Top 3 Viewing Platform ✅Jinkeng Dazhai No. 1 and No. 2 Viewing Platform ✅Thousand-layer Staircase ........Each viewing platform has its own characteristics, a series of colorful landscape paintings, the visual sense is very strong, the body and mind feel relaxed and happy! Suitable for leisure vacations, Recommended accommodation nearby: Longsheng Longji Golden Bamboo Homestay Recommended food nearby: Longsheng Long Hair Village Restaurant Location: Longji Town, Longsheng Autonomous County, Guilin City Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, parking is convenient and fast

✅Must Experience: Longji Rice Terraces The Longji Rice Terraces mainly include three scenic spots: Jinkeng Dazhai, Ping'an Village, and Guzhuang Village. Jinkeng Dazhai has the largest area of terraces, with three viewing platforms: Xishan Shaole, Qianceng Tianladder, and Jinbuding. Ping'an Village has two viewing points, Seven Stars with the Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers, the latter of which allows you to descend into the terraces for an immersive experience. Guzhuang Village terraces are smaller in scale but feature ancient Zhuang ethnic stilted buildings. 🍽Dining Recommendations: There is a rich selection of food at Longji Rice Terraces, and visitors can choose restaurants or snack stalls according to their taste and budget. Recommended dishes include bamboo tube rice, wild vegetables, bamboo chicken, rice flower fish, dried bamboo shoots fried with cured meat, and Yao family tofu wraps. - Transportation: You can choose to drive yourself, take a bus or a business car, or hire a private car to get there. If driving, don't just navigate to 'Longji Rice Terraces'; navigate to a specific village, such as Ping'an Village, Tiantou Village, or a specific homestay. 🏨Hotel Environment: You can choose to stay in the urban area near the Two Rivers and Four Lakes or Dongxi Lane, or in the Jinkeng Rice Terraces within the scenic area. There are many homestays in the scenic area, with recommended ones including Longji Rice Terraces Yue Villa·Panorama Homestay, Sky City Homestay, and Longji·Yunshanju Homestay. 🌟Highlights and Features: In Longji, I encountered a visually stunning feast for the soul. The terraced fields, layer upon layer, are like the fingerprints of the earth, a poem written by nature over the years. The Longji Rice Terraces are not just simple stacks of land, but the masterpieces of countless hardworking farmers. Each layer of terraces is a crystallization of their sweat and wisdom, bearing the sediment of time. Standing at the top of the mountain and looking down, the winding lines are like a flowing movement, playing the melody of the earth. The water in the fields, like a mirror, reflects the azure sky, interweaving with the emerald green rice fields into a breathtakingly beautiful painting. In the early morning, the terraces shrouded in a thin mist are dreamlike, as if you are in a fairyland. When the sunlight pours down, the golden light fills the terraces with vitality and vigor. Each season here has its own charm. In spring, the water-filled terraces are like silver belts inlaid on the earth; in summer, the green rice fields are full of life; in autumn, the golden rice sways in the wind, conveying the joy of harvest; in winter, the terraces dressed in silver have a unique charm. The Longji Rice Terraces are a miracle created by humans and nature together. They made me feel the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature, and filled me with respect for this land.

The Longji Terraces are really healing. They are also very photogenic, and any casual shot looks good. The scenic area is about 70km away from Guilin, about 50 minutes from Guilin. We didn't arrive at the scenic area until four in the afternoon. In order to reach the scenic spot as soon as possible, there are three terraced scenic areas in total; due to time constraints, we chose the relatively close Ping'an scenic area. If you have plenty of time, you can also choose other excellent routes. It's about 15km from the entrance of the scenic area to the parking lot. Because the road is quite narrow, I drive slowly, it takes about half an hour. Especially remind not to drive large SUV models up the mountain. It's not conducive to car pooling. It's quite time-consuming to change to a sightseeing car from the bottom of the mountain to the viewing platform area. If you don't stay overnight and want a relatively relaxed itinerary, at least reserve 4-5 hours of stay. If you are not in a hurry, I strongly recommend staying overnight in Longji, so you can enjoy the beautiful terraces at sunset or dawn. The ticket is 80 yuan per person, and the parking lot-viewing area is 30 yuan per trip.

Getting There - From Guilin North Station, buy a bus ticket to the the Longji Rice Terrace scenic area (1.5 hours). Once you've reached the ticket office, you can take the shuttle bus (30 minutes) to Longji Ancient Zhuang Village, Ping'an Village, or Dazhai Village, the three villages that serve as gateways to the breathtaking hillside rice fields. Attractions - Longsheng County is home to the famous Longji Rice Terraces, a mind-boggling feat of agricultural engineering. The seemingly endless rows of rice terraces carved into the hillsides are said to resemble the rippling scales on a dragon's backbone when filled with water, giving the terraces their name, which literally means "dragon's spine." Accommodation - Staying overnight in a traditional wooden guesthouse is another great experience. There are many such guesthouses in the villages that overlook the rice terraces, but be aware that their conditions and services are not comparable to hotels in the big cities. Food - Visiting these minority villages is also a great opportunity to try some local cuisine; some of the best-known dishes include rice or chicken cooked inside fresh bamboo tubes. Definitely worth a try!