Longji Terraced Fields Scenic Area is located in Longsheng County, about 120 km northwest of Guilin City,southern China's Guangxi Autonomous Region. It is a large-scale terraced field group. There are several ancient ethnic minority villages located here, inhabited by the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups who have been living a farming life for generations. They have cultivated hills and terraced fields on these mountain ranges and have now become one of the famous tourist attractions in Guilin.
What to see in Longji Terraced Fields?
Probably built 650 years ago, Longji Terraced Fields are now famous for its large scale of rice paddies on the mountain, stacked up to form a rather spectacular view. Longji Terraced Fields contain three villages. They are Ping’an Village (平安寨), Jinkeng Village (金坑大寨) and Guzhuang Village (古壮寨). While climbing up to the mountaintop, visitors can experience the rural lifestyle of local villages which are mainly dwelled by Yao and Zhuang minorities. Timber-built rural houses among the terraces are highlights, too.
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| Pinan Village Terraced Fields | Jinkeng Village Terraced Fields |
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| Longji Ancient Zhuang Village | Huangluo Yao Village |
When to visit Longji Terraced Fields?
Go at the right time as it is the plants on the rice paddies that make the terraces more beautiful. The good news is that in every season the area has its unique charm. In one day dusk and dawn are the best moments to capture the beautiful view. The months when there are festivals are absolutely the best time to visit the fields. Tourists get the best experience by celebrating these festivals with villagers. Cole Flower Festival, Spring Ploughing Festival, Red Clothes Festival and Golden Autumn Festival are four most popular events on the Longji Terraced Fields.
Cole Flower Festival - This festival is celebrated between March and April. The golden cole flowers are everywhere on the fields. Accompanied with stilt houses, streams and stone bridges, the fields become a panting of the Arcadia described in ancient Chinese poems.
Spring Ploughing Festival – It is a green world. Villagers are working in the fields with joy and songs. Do you want to sing with them? This festival is held between every May and June.
Red Clothes Festival – It is a festival celebrated by the Yao People in the Jinkeng Area. The date is the sixth day of the sixth month according to Chinese Lunar Calendar (around July 6th). Villagers air their best clothes together to show the solidarity of the Yao People. The rice buddings are also indispensable.
Golden Autumn Festival – Alongside the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Golden Autumn Festival is usually celebrated between September and October. The lanterns and bonfire party are the major factor of the festival.
Generally speaking, the Longji Terraced Fields are green between May and August, golden between late September and October (harvesting season) and white between December and next February (covered by snow). Different tourists’ best traveling times are up to their favorite colors.
How to travel on Longji Terraced Fields？
Hiking Longji Terraced Fields -Hiking is most tourists choice. Hiking from the Pingan Village to the Jingken Area allows tourists to see and best views, to breathe the best air and to experience the real local life. Besides, there are cable cars in Jinkeng Area. Overlooking the terraced fields in a high cable car is also an excellent experience.
Longji Terraced Fields – Best Hiking Destination in Guilin Longji Terraced Fields, Hiking on Longji, Pingan and Jinkeng Hiking, Dazhai terrace fields Visit the Longji Terraced Fields to enjoy the local Zhuang and Yao People’s cultures. Hiking between Pingan and Jinkeng gives tourists best experience.
Travel Tips
Add: Heping Township, Longsheng County,Guilin City,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Visiting Hours: 1-2 days visiting
Entrance Fee: CNY 360/P.P ( included entrance ticket, cable car,shuttle-bus inside the scenic area.)