Longji Rice Terraces

Where it is & how to get there

• From Guilin: About 2 hours by car or bus.
• Villages: Ping'an and Dazhai are the main villages; cable cars run at Dazhai.
• Walking: Trails link viewpoints; porters can carry luggage.

The story of the Longji Rice Terraces

The Longji ("Dragon's Backbone") terraces were built by Zhuang and Yao farmers over centuries, beginning as early as the Yuan dynasty. They climb from the river valley to about 1,100 metres.

The Yao women of Huangluo are famous for their extremely long hair. The terraces change colour through the year: water-filled in spring, green in summer and golden at harvest.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Go in May–June or September–October.
• Stay overnight in a village to see sunrise.
• Use the Dazhai cable car for high viewpoints.

What's around the Longji Rice Terraces

• Ping'an villageZhuang village.
• Dazhai villageYao village with cable car.
• Huangluo Yao villageLong-hair village.
• Guilin2 hours away.

Questions travellers ask