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Guilin Longji Rice Terraces Flex Tour Free Explore or Wide View

By 重庆市新干线国际旅行社有限公司
Free cancellation available
Price is £95 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the stunning Longji Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a variety of tour options tailored to your interests.

Opt for the Pure Self-Guided Tour for flexibility and return transport to wander at your own pace.

For a more guided experience, Choose an itinerary focused on cultural heritage to see Huangluo Yao Village and visit unique Ping'an terraces. Or choose the Classic Panoramic Tour which features a professional English-speaking driver guide, leading you through Ping'an and Jinkeng Terraces with cable car access and first-entry tickets.

  • Various tour options: self-guided, classic, or all-inclusive
  • Return transport and entry tickets included
  • Discover major villages with a professional guide
  • Experience local culture with performances and costumes

Activity location

  • Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
    • 80 kilometers from Guilin,
    • 541701, Longsheng County, Guangxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
    • 80 kilometers from Guilin,
    • 541701, Longsheng County, Guangxi, China

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Plan A: Self-guided day trip
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Itinarery: Choose this option to enjoy a self-guided tour of Longji Rice Terraces.
English speaking driver guide included
Pickup included

Price details
£95.33 x 1 Adult£95.33
Total
Price is £95.33
Plan B: Ping'an Terraces Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Itinerary: Choose this option to visit Huangluo Village and explore Ping’an Terrace.
English Speaking driver guide included
Pickup included

Price details
£109.37 x 1 Adult£109.37
Total
Price is £109.37
Plan C: Visit Ping'an+Jinkeng
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Itinarery: Choose this option to fully explore both Ping’an and Jinkeng Terraces.
English speaking driver guide included
Pickup included

Price details
£116.76 x 1 Adult£116.76
Total
Price is £116.76

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    First-entry tickets (if choose Plan B-Plan C)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ethnic costume changing experience(if choose Plan B)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Driver Guide(All plans included)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-Trip Cable car(if choose Plan C)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Bamboo Rice Making Experience(if choose Plan B)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other expenses not mentioned in inclusion

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers under 2 years old
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Hidden deep within the mountains of Longsheng, about 100 kilometres from Guilin, the Longji Rice Terraces stand as a breathtaking monument to human perseverance and agricultural artistry. Known as the "Dragon's Backbone," these terraced fields coil around the steep peaks like the scales of a sleeping dragon, winding from the rushing river at the valley floor to the misty summits above. Crafted over 650 years by the Zhuang and Yao people, the landscape is a living painting that changes with the seasons. In spring, the irrigated fields transform into thousands of glittering mirrors reflecting the sky; summer brings endless waves of emerald green; autumn turns the hills into towers of gold; and winter wraps them in a silver mist. Walking among the ancient stilt houses, visitors can witness the unique heritage of the ethnic minorities, from the intricate embroidery to the famous long hair of the Red Yao women. This is not just a scenic spot, but a profound dialogue between earth and sky.

Ping'an Village

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The Ping'an Rice Terraces, the core of the Longji area, offer a stunning glimpse into the life of the Zhuang ethnic minority. As the earliest developed section, it is famous for its intricate ribbons of earth winding from the valley floor to the sky. The village is composed of traditional wooden stilt houses known as "Diaojiaolou," which perch elegantly on the steep mountainsides. Two famous viewpoints define the landscape here. "Seven Stars Around the Moon" presents seven small mounds standing in the middle of a crescent-shaped water field, looking like stars guarding a shimmering moon. Meanwhile, "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" depicts nine mountain ridges branching from the main peak, resembling dragons descending to the river. Walking along the ancient cobblestone paths, visitors can see Zhuang women in traditional dress and smell the aroma of bamboo rice cooking nearby. It is a place where human ingenuity and natural beauty coexist in perfect harmony.

Longji Jinkeng

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Located deeper in the mountains than Ping'an, the Jinkeng Red Yao Terraces are known for their massive scale and rugged beauty. Named "Gold Pit" for its bowl-like shape, this area is the home of the Red Yao people. The terraces stack endlessly from the valley to the cloud-kissed peaks, creating a majestic amphitheatre. Key viewpoints include "West Hill Music" for sunrises, "Large Thousand-Layer Terraces," and "Golden Buddha Peak," accessible by a cable car for a bird's-eye view. Beyond the scenery, the culture is unique. The Red Yao women are famous for having the world's longest hair, a symbol of longevity. Their bright pink embroidered clothes contrast vividly with the fields. Whether you hike the trails or take the cable car, Jinkeng offers a grander, more primitive experience than anywhere else in Longji, making it a true photographer's paradise.

黄洛瑶寨

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Situated at the foot of the majestic Longji Rice Terraces, Huangluo Yao Village offers a fascinating cultural experience distinct from the landscapes above. Known as the "World's First Long Hair Village," it is the home of the Red Yao people, whose women hold a Guinness World Record for their extraordinary hair. For the Red Yao, their jet-black hair is a sacred symbol of longevity, wealth, and good fortune. Tradition dictates they cut their hair only once in their lives, at age 18, preserving the cut locks to wear in elaborate coiled hairstyles that indicate their social status. The village is a splash of vibrant colour, with women dressed in distinctive crimson embroidered jackets. Visitors can witness the unique spectacle of women washing their long tresses in the river or performing folk dances. Unlike the quiet terraces above, Huangluo is full of song and life, offering a rare glimpse into a community where history is woven into every strand of hair.

Location

Activity location

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    Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
    • 80 kilometers from Guilin,
    • 541701, Longsheng County, Guangxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
    • 80 kilometers from Guilin,
    • 541701, Longsheng County, Guangxi, China

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