Longji Rice Terraces: Ethnic Culture & Views

Immerse yourself in village life and ethnic minority culture on this private tour of the Longshen Rice Terraces. Hike through rice paddies and enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning landscape.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Guilin - The driver-guide will meet you at 9:00 am or at a preferred time in the lobby of your hotel, Guilin Railway Station, Guilin Airport, Guilin city center, or any other specified location.
    Please provide your hotel name, and the pickup will be arranged from anywhere within a 20-kilometer radius of Guilin city.
    (Note: The driver also serves as…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Admission fee of Longji Rice Terraces
  • Lunch and personal expenses
  • Highway tolls 40 Yuan for one way
  • Gratuities
  • Pickup from Yangshuo or Xingping hotels: Additional fee of private transfer
Additional Information

This tour is ideal for anyone eager to delve into the Longji Rice Terraces, discover genuine village life, and engage with the vibrant culture of ethnic minorities. Participants will gain an understanding of the traditional ways of the Yao and Zhuang communities. The adventure features a hike starting from the riverside and rice fields, ascending to the…

Location
Guilin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robert_k
Apr 13, 2026
Longji Rice Terraces - A Great Day in China! - This was an excellent tour! Leo was a knowledgeable and engaging guide who kept us entertained with constant insights and information. Our weather was fantastic and the rice terraces were breathtaking. Leo also arranged for a tea tasting where we sampled all different types of tea. We finished our hike off with a tasty lunch with bamboo rice and bamboo chicken. Highly recommend this tour
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C_j
Mar 23, 2026
Really nice and smooth experience 👍 - Had a really good experience visiting Longji Rice Terraces. My driver and guide Sandy was very friendly and easy to talk to, which made the whole trip more enjoyable. I felt safe throughout the journey as his driving was steady and comfortable. He also shared some background and explanations along the way, which helped me understand the places better. The whole trip was smooth and well organised, no stress at all. Overall very enjoyable, would definitely recommend to others!
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Marzena_k
Feb 27, 2026
Incredible view - You are going to see remarkable view of the rice fields even in winter. Our guide Liao suggested taking the golf cart up and then walking which was a very good choice since it was a foggy day and it just cleared up when we arrived long enough to get some beautiful photos. He also preordered a wonderful lunch for us in the local restaurant.
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Tanja_d
Feb 7, 2026
Impressive tour ! Great guide !! - Super nice tour. Our guide Jackie went to great lengths to show us everything. He told us a lot about the Red Yao and the rice fields. Highly recommended. Top !!
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Cecile_z
Feb 4, 2026
A beautiful day in Longji rice terraces! - I had an amazing day with Leo! The rices terraces are beautiful and impressive, definitely worth a visit! The landscapes are breathtaking. Besides, the car was comfortable and very clean, and the place Leo recommended for lunch was excellent. Throughout the day, Leo went above and beyond to provide the best service possible. Highly recommended!
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Nasreen_r
Nov 15, 2025
Amazing experience - We 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.
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Kacper_k
Nov 6, 2025
Foggy Day in Longsheng - A 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.
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Zakia_m
Nov 4, 2025
The Tour was amazing. Leo... - The 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.
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Rosiet507
Nov 3, 2025
A magical day with Li at The Dragons Backbone - Li 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.
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Walter_a
Jan 18, 2026
Unsafe experience - We just completed this tour and feel it’s important to report a serious issue with the driver’s conduct. Throughout the drive, the driver was weaving in and out of traffic, making illegal moves on the road and was constantly on the phone while driving, which felt unsafe and irresponsible. In addition, the driver made several unscheduled stops that were unrelated to the tour, including stopping for gas, washing the car, and running personal errands to pick up some boxes. These interruptions significantly disrupted the tour and gave the impression that our time and safety were not being respected. Overall, the experience was highly unprofessional and fell well below what we would reasonably expect from a paid tour service. We are sharing this feedback so it can be properly addressed and to help ensure future guests do not have a similar experience.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).