Longji Mountain
Longji Mountain
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Daniel A
Beijing, China
Jun 2023 • Family
If you check out top things to do in Guilin, this is a top three. There are many tours to select, but I recommend you get a driver and do it yourself. A guide is not necessary as you will want to go and walk at your leisure. We had two small children and a tour group would not be okay. You want to go and explore on your own, but I must recommend a fan and a wet towel if possible because the cable-car ride is extremely hot in the June sun and quite unbearable. After that, enjoy the scenery and if that is your goal, then you won’t be saddened as the views are spectacular. If it is raining and or cloudy, wait to go on a clearer day.
Written August 6, 2023
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kim buay p
Singapore, Singapore
Sep 2019
On arrival by bus at Dazhai, we booked the cable car ride both ways. Senior pays 90 yuan both ways while a normal ticket is 100 yuan both ways. The cable car station is next to the bus station. We saw many people hiking up to the cable car station. If the weather is good, I would suggest taking the cable car one way and hike the other way. From the cable car station, we could also walk to Tian Tou Zhai which is a large village at midpoint while Dazhai is a village at the base. We ate lunch of bamboo chicken and bamboo rice at the restaurant up there. There are also some locals offering meals at their place. One must defintely hike here to enjoy the rice terraces. However I noticed that it is more pleasant to walk after 4 pm as the mid day heat can be quite hot. So stay at Dazhai or Tian Tou Zhai if possible to enjoy the experience of this rice terraces.
Written September 14, 2019
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naeemDurban
Durban, South Africa
May 2015 • Friends
Depending on the time of Year u vist these Rice Terraces determines what kind of Landscape View u will get. But I think most year round u will be blown away by these Rice Terraces & The Car Ride to the Top
We went in May just after the rains so the Rice field were full with Water, the guide said that his fvorite time is in Sept just before Harvest when the Filed are golden Brown from Ripe Rice
It a long Ride actually 2 bus rides from Guilan City to the Mountains 2 hours id say
The ride up the mountain with the second bus is in itself Awsome steep Georges Sheer cliff drops & rushing waters ( but then we went in the rainy season).
Then The Cable Car Ride up the Mountain, over the Rice Terraces, Was probably the Highlight. On top of the Mountain these a winding pathway that let u snap more photos & more great views.
Lovely Trip, Memorable Beautiful.. oh its a long way down if u decide to walk down about 40/45min . We opted to come back by cable Car. & there are no toilets on the top of the Mountain. So empty up before u get into the cabel Car to the top.
We went in May just after the rains so the Rice field were full with Water, the guide said that his fvorite time is in Sept just before Harvest when the Filed are golden Brown from Ripe Rice
It a long Ride actually 2 bus rides from Guilan City to the Mountains 2 hours id say
The ride up the mountain with the second bus is in itself Awsome steep Georges Sheer cliff drops & rushing waters ( but then we went in the rainy season).
Then The Cable Car Ride up the Mountain, over the Rice Terraces, Was probably the Highlight. On top of the Mountain these a winding pathway that let u snap more photos & more great views.
Lovely Trip, Memorable Beautiful.. oh its a long way down if u decide to walk down about 40/45min . We opted to come back by cable Car. & there are no toilets on the top of the Mountain. So empty up before u get into the cabel Car to the top.
Written May 31, 2015
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UK-JBT
Epsom, UK
Nov 2012 • Friends
The rice terraces at Ping'an and Dazhai are photogenic and worth a visit. We stayed a night in each village. The guest houses were OK (a bit basic in Dazhai).
Walking between the two villages revealed a sad but inevitable truth; the pretty bits of the terraces near the villages are maintained only by the tourist authority paying the locals to keep them going. Out of sight of the main village viewpoints, they are gradually becoming overgrown and collapsing because there sin't really any economic basis for planting rice up here any more.
Ping'an is a bit too touristy, but also more comfortable in cold November nights. Staying in Dazhai feels a bit more authentic.
Walking between the two villages revealed a sad but inevitable truth; the pretty bits of the terraces near the villages are maintained only by the tourist authority paying the locals to keep them going. Out of sight of the main village viewpoints, they are gradually becoming overgrown and collapsing because there sin't really any economic basis for planting rice up here any more.
Ping'an is a bit too touristy, but also more comfortable in cold November nights. Staying in Dazhai feels a bit more authentic.
Written December 12, 2012
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Philipthefirst
Haarlem, The Netherlands
Jul 2018 • Couples
Apparently, almost everybody visits Longji Rice Terraces on a day trip, but we spent 3 days there, which is really nice to enjoy the peace & quiet and the sunset & rise. Having done so, we can say that it is much better to stay overnight in Tiantouzhai than in Pingan village (we didn’t stay in Dazhai). In Pingan, you hardly have views on the terraces from any hotel (except maybe from the places close to the Seven stars viewpoint), while up in Tiantouzhai, you have a range of hotels with some really impressive views.
We arrived in Pingan, stayed in a Lonely Planet recommended hotel in the village with a view on a construction site, and on the first day we walked around the Nine Dragons and the Seven Star viewpoints and to the Old Longji Village (which in itself is not really worth the hike). The views are quite nice and really worth going, but having been to Yuanyang, Banuae (Philippines) and north Vietnam, we were not overly impressed. Second day, we left (most of) our luggage in Pingan and we leisurely hiked from Pingan to Tiantouzhai (a very nice walk along green valleys and some smaller rice terraces) and stayed in a hotel at the high end of the village, close to the West Hill Music viewpoint. Amazing! Much more terraces than in Pingan and a grand view of the whole valley. Third day, we hiked down along several impressive viewpoints to Dazhai, took the bus back to Pingan and stayed another night before traveling onwards.
You can probably combine getting to Pingan and doing the viewpoints into 1 day. You can also combine our 2nd and 3rd day into 1. If you don’t have to pick up luggage in Pingan, you could probably return to Guilin by bus on the end of the 3rd day.
It is true that it is all stairs and steps, up and down, and in July it is very hot and humid, so pack lightly. Even from the Pingan parking lot (where the bus drops you off) to the village is a steep and sweaty 20 minute climb with full luggage. The climb from Dazhai to Tiantouzhai is probably really tough, even without luggage. You can take the cable car up and walk relatively flat to Tiantouzhai.
If you have only 1 day, we would opt for the Dazhai / Tiantouzhai area instead of Pingan, taking the cable car up and walking to some viewpoints and then back down.
We arrived in Pingan, stayed in a Lonely Planet recommended hotel in the village with a view on a construction site, and on the first day we walked around the Nine Dragons and the Seven Star viewpoints and to the Old Longji Village (which in itself is not really worth the hike). The views are quite nice and really worth going, but having been to Yuanyang, Banuae (Philippines) and north Vietnam, we were not overly impressed. Second day, we left (most of) our luggage in Pingan and we leisurely hiked from Pingan to Tiantouzhai (a very nice walk along green valleys and some smaller rice terraces) and stayed in a hotel at the high end of the village, close to the West Hill Music viewpoint. Amazing! Much more terraces than in Pingan and a grand view of the whole valley. Third day, we hiked down along several impressive viewpoints to Dazhai, took the bus back to Pingan and stayed another night before traveling onwards.
You can probably combine getting to Pingan and doing the viewpoints into 1 day. You can also combine our 2nd and 3rd day into 1. If you don’t have to pick up luggage in Pingan, you could probably return to Guilin by bus on the end of the 3rd day.
It is true that it is all stairs and steps, up and down, and in July it is very hot and humid, so pack lightly. Even from the Pingan parking lot (where the bus drops you off) to the village is a steep and sweaty 20 minute climb with full luggage. The climb from Dazhai to Tiantouzhai is probably really tough, even without luggage. You can take the cable car up and walk relatively flat to Tiantouzhai.
If you have only 1 day, we would opt for the Dazhai / Tiantouzhai area instead of Pingan, taking the cable car up and walking to some viewpoints and then back down.
Written July 4, 2018
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beachmomof3_9
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 2018
This was one of our favorite places to visit in China. The views are stunning and every part of the year is something different to see. It is located on top of a mountain so be prepared to walk up many stairs - there are people who can carry you if you cannot handle all the stairs. It was truly spectacular to see and the villagers were so lovely (and in excellent shape! you will see 80 year old men and women carrying up tourists suitcases on their backs like it is nothing!) - this is a location that is not often seen on tours but breathing in the fresh air and seeing the unique views made this one of our favorite parts of our trip throughout China.
Written June 4, 2018
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Lars C
Heerlen, The Netherlands
May 2019
The village has a maza of steps left and right so it's easy to get lost there. Don't go out at night by yourself if you don't know the way. During day time breath taking views. Make sure to do the hike to both view points!
Written September 4, 2019
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Droni
Provo, UT
Jul 2019
We’ve had some amazing experiences in China from Yunan to Beijing and this is squarely at the top. Just unbelievable views of a special landscape. All of our kids were in awe. Staying in the Ping’an Village was a game-changer in being able to get out early to hike the patties before all the tourists come in on shuttle buses.
Written July 9, 2019
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dIE_wIth_mEmOrIEs_nOt_DrEAms
Hong Kong, China
Apr 2019 • Couples
Longji mountain is quite far located atleast 2 hrs from either Guilin or Yangshou so ideally should use a complete day to visit here. Journey can be broken midway to visit Huangluo ethnic village which is again an interesting place to visit. This village is known as Chinese village of Rapunzels due to long hairs of women here. We preferred to go up the mountain by cable car and come down trekking. Top of longji mountain is worth visit and view from top makes up for the time, provides amazing view of Longsheng rice fields. The village on top has interesting eateries and few small motels. Since we went their first time would suggest a night stay at one of these motels which looked good and awesome view.
Written July 7, 2019
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David P
Sudbury, UK
Apr 2016
We spent one night in the Longji One Hotel, which is on the edge of what is becoming a town. There is not control over building and there are more and more hotels going up. Our hotel was basic with a comfortable room and good ensuite. The balcony was a little cramped with poor lighting. Staff were friendly but with limited English and the food was to say the least simple. The paddy fields are slowly being neglected which is a shame as they are the main reason for visiting. The locals don't seem to realise that they are killing the sacred cow and that soon the reason for visiting will not be worth the trek.
Written April 20, 2016
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adyandraca
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Que lugar hotel u hostal me recomiendan para pasar la noche en las terrazas de arroz
Written February 15, 2018
Ms Kate:
I'm a little confused about posts that include comments of entering a village for 100 rmb. The way I'm picturing the area is, there are a couple of villages Longji and Ping'an surrounded by mountains with beautiful picturesque rice terraces. Are they saying that as you travel along a road, you must pay a toll to enter a village? What if you're staying at a hotel in the village do you buy or receive a pass of some kind?
Also, what is your advice for getting to the villages/hotel from Guilin airport (KWL) I'm going in Sept 2015 and I'm planning the trip now. Thank you for your time and advice.
Malcolm
Written June 2, 2015
Hi Malcolm
I just returned from this region where I did a 4 day holiday. We hired a guide and car for the trip from Yangshou where we were staying to go to The Longji rice terraces/village. There effectively IS a toll gate to get into the village and thence to the terraces. I didn't know the price to enter as the guide paid, but i reckon your amount is about right - kids under a certain height are free (they measure them, but so does Disney!) The price is worth it I think - the views are stunning and the village is lovely. The money goes to the village.
Written June 4, 2015
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