Private Day Tour: Longji Terraces Cultural Villages and Hike
Overview
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Chinese minority cultures on this private 1-day tour. Your personal guide will share insights into the customs of the Yao and Zhuang people as you explore Huangluo Village, famed for its "Long Hair" tradition. Then, trek through Ping’an Village to witness the most spectacular rice-terrace vistas, resembling a dragon’s scales. Enjoy a delicious local lunch featuring bamboo rice, smoked pork, and rice wine, before relaxing with private door-to-door transfers back to your Guilin hotel.
Highlights:
• Discover the sculpted landscapes of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces
• Learn about Yao and Zhuang culture from your private guide
• Feast on authentic local dishes in Ping’an village
• Relax with hassle-free private transfers from your hotel
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Guilin
Your driver-guide will pick you up at 8:30am (or your preferred time) from Guilin Airport, Railway Station, your hotel in Yangshuo/central Guilin, or any designated location. The drive takes about 2 hours from Guilin city to Ping'an, or just over 1 hour from Yangshuo.
Your day begins with a scenic drive from Guilin to the Longji Rice Terraces area, where your private guide will introduce you to the fascinating traditions of the Yao and Zhuang ethnic groups. Your first stop is Huangluo Village, famously known as the "Long Hair Village" due to the unique hair-care customs of the local Yao women. Here, you’ll gain insight into their daily lives and traditional practices, which have been preserved for generations. The village’s serene atmosphere and cultural richness make it a captivating introduction to the region’s heritage. You can purchase tickets for Longji Rice Terraces when you arrive at the Longji parking lot.
Options
Pickup from Guilin
Pickup included
Pickup from Yangshuo
Yangshuo Departure: Pickup from Yangshuo/Xingping Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private Transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking private driver-guide
Entrance fees of Longji Rice Terraces
Lunch and personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Choose Bruce Lee
polevet,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Bruce Lee was perfect! He was very funny, good English speaker and professional driver and he made our tour a very special day! Thank you
Bruce Lee the Wife
Leonardo S,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour of the rice fields of Longji and our driver, Brucee Lee accompanied us on this beautiful adventure. Attentive, punctual and excellent driver. We were happy to be able to spend this day with him and would highly recommend it. Should we return to Guilin it will undoubtedly be our choice.
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