Private Tour
Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Trip
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This tour is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the Longji Rice Terraces, explore authentic village life, and experience the rich culture of ethnic minorities. You’ll gain insight into the traditional lifestyles of the Yao and Zhuang people. The journey includes a hike from the riverside and rice paddies up to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the spectacular rice terraces.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Vegetarian option is available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private Transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking private driver guide
Parking Fees
Admission fee of Longji Rice Terraces
Lunch and personal expenses
Pickup from Yangshuo or Xingping hotels: Additional fee of private transfer
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Your driver guide will pick you up at 9:00 am or at a time of your choice from the lobby of your hotel, Guilin Railway Station, Guilin Airport, Guilin city center, or any other designated location.
After a two-hour drive, you will arrive at the Longji parking lot,where you can purchase entry tickets to the Longji Rice Terraces. Next, you will head to the Ping’an Rice Terraces, the most beautiful terraces, which were among the first to be discovered by tourists. From the Ping’an parking lot, you will walk up to Viewing Platform No. 2 through the village via stone stairs. Along the way, you’ll observe the Zhuang people’s daily life and their traditional wooden houses. On reaching Viewing Platform No. 2, you’ll be greeted by the iconic “Seven Stars with the Moon” formation. From there, you’ll take a walk to Viewing Platform No. 1 along a flat path, passing bamboo groves, rice terraces, and stunning hill views. When you arrive at Viewing Platform No. 1, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rice Terraces. Afterward, you will enjoy a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, then you can visit Huangluo honghair village to see the local people’ s daily life.
Options
full day Longji Rice Terraces
8 to 9 hours full day Longji rice terraces tour starts at 9:00 AM.
Pickup included
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Nasreen R,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time walking around the rice fields. Our guide, Liu picked us up on time & provided us with local information & process for growing & picking the rice. We were lucky & had lovely weather which made it all the better. We would highly recommend this tour company & Liu for this tour.
Foggy Day in Longsheng
Kacper K,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A well-organised, self-paced tour with a flexible itinerary. We visited the Long Hair village and foggy, but beautiful rice terraces. Jack was really helpful throughout the whole trip.
The Tour was amazing. Leo...
Zakia M,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Tour was amazing. Leo was an excellent guide who showed us an amazing place and explem the history of the fields. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING TRIP.
A magical day with Li at The Dragons Backbone
rosiet507,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Li was our wonderful.guide today . He took such care and trouble with us ,especially as my husband is 80. His English is excellent and he knew so much about this magical place .Thankyou Li for your great kindness . You really made this a great experience for us despite the misty rain today which was very atmosoheric.
The rice terraces were...
Kacper N,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The rice terraces were stunning. I would recommend it to take this tour as the travel agency do it’s best to make the experience pleasant.
Longji Rice fields spectacular but reservations about the minority village tour afterwards.
836geoffc,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip to Longji Rice fields was spectacular and my tour guide was very good and knowledgeable. The reason I haven’t given 5 is because of the trip to the local minority village afterwards. The basic meal of rice with some boiled chicken (mostly bone) and a side of local green vegetables cost 155 yuan (more than any other meal in China, and even more than a comparable meal in London !), and it wasn’t that tasty, tbh. Also, the ladies with long hair asked 40 yuan to let their hair down and tie it back up again, which took a couple of minutes. It’s a shame that the villagers see tourists as an opportunity to rip them off, and it’s not typical of my experience of touring all around China. China and Chinese people have always been fair in my other dealings. My advice would be to wait until you return to Guilin (or wherever you are staying) to buy a more delicious and better value meal. And I leave it up to you whether you want to pay 40 yuan to see a lady undo her hair and tie it up again 😅
Unique experience
Norah A,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s great experience to see the rice’s farm and walk around the farm. The guide also gives information about other plants in the farm. It unique experience
Bad organization
Sofia A,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The trip was okay, of course the rice fields are stunning but the organization was not the best. The guide first made a detour to a tea field, clearly owned by his friend, that took 1hour. Was interesting but not what we paid for and ended up delaying Everything. Moreover, he underestimated the amount if tourists at the rice fields, and instead of speeding things up, He took super long to do the Long hair village (which in my opinion is nothing interesting apart from the performance which you have to pay for) and we had the feeling he wanted to bring us and buy souvenirs from his friends. When we finally arrived ar the beginning of the rice field was already 2.15 pm and he did not want to stop for lunch (he was planning to have lunch again at his friends after the tour) so we had some snacks. The worst thing is that we did the tour of the rice field with the rain and fog, because he did not check the weather, while the whole morning was very sunny. Finally after the tour (5.30pm) he wanted to stop for lunch at his friends, clearly because he had free food there, forcing us to buy something while we just wanted to get back. We finally arrived at the hotel at 8pm. Overall: we suggest to do the rice field checking the weather evolution over the day and not accept any detour.
Amazing !
Jadedubai22,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend this trip at 100%, Sunny, our guide, was very nice, he explained us a lot of things about the Long rice terrace and the community living there ! He took care of us during the whole day and made our day incredible ! Thanks again
Amazing Experience!
Lorenzo P,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unforgettable and amazing experience with our Driver and Guide Jacky, everything was perfect he drove very well and also explain everything in details and so kind with us! We very recommended this agency and this trip with the tour guy!’ Thankss
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