See the largest and some of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world in Longsheng county. The Longji rice terraces date to the Yuan dynasty and are home to a number of ethnic minorities. Visit the village of Ping’an and learn about local customs.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 - 11 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Chinese
- Pickup optional
- Pick-up: Guilin or Yangshuo
Experience
Highlights
- Visit one of the world’s largest rice terraces
- Learn about Guilin’s unique minority culture
- See the traditional wooden buildings in the village of Ping’an
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Full description
On this full-day tour you’ll head out from either Guilin or Yangshuo to northeastern Guangxi province to the Longji rice terraces. This area, located around 80 kilometers from Guilin, was first developed in the late 13th century.
Centuries of meticulous care by the Zhuang and Yao people have produced these beautfiul terraces that draw visitors from around the world.
Longsheng county is home to a variety of ethnic minorities, such as the Miao, Dong, and Zhuang people. It is characterized by rustic folk customs and folklore, as well as colorful costumes.
You’ll be met in the morning at your hotel and taken on a drive to the Longji rice terraces. First you’ll visit Ping’an village, and then continue on to the rice terraces.
At the end of the afternoon you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
Includes
- Private transport between hotel and all sites mentioned in the description, by air-conditioned car or van
- Admissions to all sites mentioned
- Private guide service
- Hotel accommodation
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tour guide tips (optional)
- Anything else not mentioned as included
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
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- Pets
