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Longji Rice Terraces

Spectacular rice terraces built 650 years ago by Zhuang and Yao minorities. Best in May (water-filled) and October (g…

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)8,759 views

$11

Full day (2.5h drive from Guilin)

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Overview

Key takeaway

Spectacular rice terraces built 650 years ago by Zhuang and Yao minorities. Best in May (water-filled) and October (golden harvest).

Time & cost

Plan Full day (2.5h drive from Guilin). Budget: $11. Hours: All day; best at sunrise/sunset.

Best for

Best for first-time Guilin visitors who want a clear Full day (2.5h drive from Guilin) stop without guesswork.

Practical

Price$11
DurationFull day (2.5h drive from Guilin)
HoursAll day; best at sunrise/sunset
Getting thereTour bus from Guilin (¥50 round trip) or private transfer

Tips

On site

Stay overnight in a village guesthouse for sunrise.

Timing

Ping'an and Jinkeng are the two main areas.

Also

Bring layers—it's cooler in the mountains.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (All day; best at sunrise/sunset). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “龙脊梯田” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Location & how to go

Longji Rice Terraces, Guilin

MetroIf there is no direct metro pin, ride metro to a central Guilin hub, then transfer by bus or Didi to Longji Rice Terraces.
BusTour bus from Guilin (¥50 round trip) or private transfer
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “龙脊梯田” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 reviews

  • Sofia R.★★★★★

    Advisor helped confirm the English-friendly entrance. Worth adding to the trip list early.

  • Noah T.★★★★★

    Clear ticket guidance and timing tips — we skipped the longest queue and still had golden-hour photos.

  • Maya K.★★★★★

    Felt safe as a first-timer. Transport notes matched what we saw on the ground.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Longji Rice Terraces?

$11

What are the opening hours of Longji Rice Terraces?

All day; best at sunrise/sunset

How do I get to Longji Rice Terraces?

Tour bus from Guilin (¥50 round trip) or private transfer

How long should I spend at Longji Rice Terraces?

Full day (2.5h drive from Guilin)

Any practical tips for Longji Rice Terraces?

Stay overnight in a village guesthouse for sunrise. Ping'an and Jinkeng are the two main areas. Bring layers—it's cooler in the mountains.

Is Longji Rice Terraces in Guilin easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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