From Guilin/Yangshuo: Longji Rice Terraces and Ethnic Minority Village Day Tour

4.8 (24 reviews) Guilin, China
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Longji Rice Terraces on a full-day tour from Guilin or Yangshuo. Visit Huangluo Yao Village to experience Yao culture and traditions, then explore Ping’an Rice Terraces on foot along scenic mountain paths, with spectacular views of the terraced landscape. Combining breathtaking scenery, local culture, and a light hiking experience, this tour offers a wonderful way to discover the highlights of Longji in one day.
• Hassle-free door-to-door transfers from Guilin or Yangshuo hotel to longji.
• Experience the unique culture and traditions of the Yao people.
• Hike through Longji Rice Terraces and enjoy spectacular mountain views.
• Visit iconic viewpoints including Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers.

Options

Tour Guide+Driver

Highly Recommend: Private English-speaking guide.
Highlights: A full-day experience combining spectacular Longji landscapes, hiking, and authentic Yao culture.
Pickup included

Driver Guide

Reliable Driver Guide: A reliable Chinese-speaking driver guide providing trip assistance and basic explanations with translation-app support.
Highlights: A full-day experience combining spectacular Longji landscapes, hiking, and authentic Yao culture.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private local guide with extensive experience (if selected)
  • Friendly, reliable local driver-guide with translation app support (if selected)
  • Highway toll fees
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Guilin or Yangshuo
  • Admission ticket to Longji Rice Field Terraces: CNY80/USD12/per person
  • Pickup from Yangshuo or Xingping hotels: USD 68 additional fee per booking
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Guilin
    2h
    At 9:00 am your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby in central Guilin or Yangshuo and start heading toward the foot of the mountains where Longji Rice Terraces is located (approx. 2.5 hours).
  2. Longji Rice Terraces
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    Begin your visit at Huangluo Yao Village, home to the Yao people. Here, you’ll have a chance to see the local tradition of women growing their hair long, with some reaching 1 meter or more. Enjoy lunch here, with your guide recommending local dishes and restaurants based on your preferences.
    After lunch, continue to Ping’an Rice Terraces. Built along the mountains, the terraces wind from the foothills toward the peaks like ribbons. Local villagers have cultivated these fields for more than 600 years. Follow the mountain paths and enjoy panoramic views from famous viewpoints such as Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers.
  3. Guilin
    2h
    After the tour, return to your hotel in Guilin or Yangshuo by private vehicle. You’ll arrive at around 6:00 PM, marking the end of your day trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your hotel in central Guilin and Yangshuo.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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