Head into the enchanting region of Longshen and discover the famous rice terraces of China on this brilliant tour from Guilin. You'll learn all about the local, rural way of life, with the help of our professional English-speaking guide.
Private Tour Details
We'll pick you up from your hotel at the indicated time before heading north to Longshen, an area of Guilin famous for its stepped rice terraces. During the two-hour journey, we'll enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rural China.
We'll stroll through the famous rice fields of Longji and discover the origin of its name, which means the "Dragon Column". Our professional guide will tell you all about the unique irrigation system set up here by the local farmers. You'll also enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the mountainside.
After enjoying the landscape of Longji, we continue to Longsheng, where the guide will tell us about the more than ten ethnic groups that live here. We'll visit the river bank to see the women of Huangluo Yao village washing their traditionally long hair, which has been known to grow up to 5 ft (1.5 m) long.
After several hours exploring the beautiful region of Longsheng, we'll return to the hotels in Guilin, arriving after 8 hours of activity.
Best From June to October
The best time of the year to enjoy the rice terraces is from June to October. When making your reservation, you should bear in mind that local restaurants are closed from November to April.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels located in the center of Guilin. If you're staying in another area, you will be charged a supplemental fee. Hotel drop-off is available for the same hotels in Guilin indicated for pickup.
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