# Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田)

Northern Guangxi, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 5/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥80
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1–2 days
- **Address:** Ping'an Village, Heping Township, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guilin
- **Getting there:** 1. Ping'an Village: Take a fast train from Guilin to Longsheng, then transfer to a bus from Longsheng to the Ping'an parking lot (平安停车场) at Longji. From there, walk about 20 minutes to Ping'an Village (平安寨). 2. Dazhai: Take a fast train from Guilin to Longsheng, then transfer to a bus to Dahushan (大虎山). From there, take a minibus or motorbike taxi to Dazhai. 3. Longji Village: Walk from the Qixing Banyue (七星伴月) viewpoint near Ping'an Village, or climb the terraces from the roadside at the Ping'an parking lot. Buses between Longsheng and Ping'an run every 90–120 minutes, with the last bus departing at 16:30.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, Ethnic Culture, Waterfront

## About Longji Rice Terraces

This 650-year-old agricultural landscape is only a small part of what is here, yet it is stunning enough to take your breath away. The ancestors who carved these terraces out of the mountains could never have imagined that their sweat and lives would produce such graceful, curving scenery. Spectacular views combined with a touch of local culture make for an unforgettable visit. Along the way you will meet Yao women and Zhuang men, who make wonderful subjects for photography. Working villagers and the terraces at sunset create scenes that are beautiful beyond imagination. Best of all, you can stay in a family guesthouse, enjoy farmhouse chicken while looking out over the terraces, and experience the rhythm of terrace farming for yourself.
To see the terraces at their most captivating, choose the right season. In April and May, the terraces are flooded and planted with rice, and the water glitters, making it the best time for photography and sightseeing. September is also worth considering, when the terraces turn golden with ripening grain.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. “Longji Rice Terraces” is the umbrella name for a scenic area made up of several villages. The three most visited are Ping'an Village, Dazhai and Longji Village. Dazhai's terraces are the most vast and untouched, suiting adventurous travellers. Ping'an Village is the most popular and suits most visitors. Longji Village is also good, with an easier route than the other two.
- 2. Dazhai has three scenic spots: 1) Xishan Shaoyue (西山韶乐); 2) Dazhai Thousand-Layer Terraces; and 3) Jinfo Peak (金佛顶). Spot 3 is the highest, farthest and most beautiful, and is highly recommended. The traditional route goes from spot 2 to spot 1, where you spend a night, and then descends via spot 3 the next day.
- 3. For accommodation in Dazhai, consider the Panoramic Building (全景楼). Many travellers recommend it because it overlooks the terraces and is very close to spots 1 and 2. It offers a shuttle service to and from the bus station.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2451. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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