From Guilin/Yangshuo: Longji Rice Terraces and Ethnic Minority Village Day Tour
Enjoy one day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore the amazing Longji Rice Terraces and the local village to get in touch with ethnic minority lifestyle. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Guilin or Yangshuo, friendly well-trainned tour guide, delicious local lunch and entrance fees are included.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, 80 kilometers from Guilin, Longsheng County 541701 China
At 8:00 am your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby in central Guilin or Yangshuo and start heading toward the foot of the mountains where Longji Rice Terraces is located (approx. 2.5 hours).
The rice terraces are built into the mountainsides like ribbons winding around from foot to top. Local villagers have been cultivating on these fields for generations since 600 years ago. Trek up the mountain among the fields while the stunning natural scenery and ethnic villages with their traditional houses feast your eyes. Admire the Longji Rice Terraces from the best viewing points: the Seven Stars with the Moon and the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers. Enjoy a Chinese style lunch at a local farmer's house, you'll have the chance to taste delicious local dishes, such as bamboo rice and other minority dishes. Witness one of the local custom for women to grow very long hair as long as 1 meter or longer. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel by 6:00 pm.
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions
- English-speaking local guide service.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Guilin or Yangshuo
- Lunch at a local farmer's house restaurant.
- Admission ticket to Longji Rice Field Terraces
- Entry/Admission - Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended).
- Personal expenses
- Airport transfer.
- Traditional folk singing and dancing performances
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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