Longsheng Attractions
Discover the Lonsheng Rice Terraces, where you can explore incredible rice terraces, visit authentic ethnic minority tribe villages, and enjoy spectacular scenery.
Discover Longsheng County, a premier Guilin escape about two hours northwest of the city, famous for the Longji Rice Terraces, quiet Yao and Zhuang villages, and the soothing hot springs that make hiking days easier to enjoy. Each season brings a different mood, from flooded spring fields to golden autumn harvest views, and weekdays are the best choice if you want fewer crowds, better photos, and more time to enjoy the scenery at your own pace.
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Longsheng At A Glance
Located two hours northwest of Guilin, Longsheng is famed for the stunning Longji (Dragon’s Backbone) Rice Terraces, also known as the Longsheng Rice Terraces. Nearby, authentic Yao and Zhuang minority villages await, offering immersive cultural experiences and natural hot springs to soothe your muscles after hiking the winding trails that reveal seasonal wonders like mirror-like spring floods or golden autumn harvests.
Where to go in Longsheng?
Start with the Ping’an Zhuang Village Terraces, the most accessible, offering iconic views like the “Seven Stars Around the Moon.” For a deeper immersion, head to Dazhai’s JinKeng Terraces, where cable cars lead to panoramas of the “Thousand-Layer Cake.” Tiantouzhai village provides the most peaceful sunrise spots. Don’t just see the scenery; stay overnight in a wooden guesthouse in Huangluo Yao Village, home to women who grow hair several feet long. Finally, unwind at the Longsheng Hot Springs, nestled right in the forest.
When to visit Longsheng?
Each season paints the Longsheng terraces differently. Spring (April-May) brings mirror-like flooded fields. Summer (June-August) turns the slopes into a vivid sea of green rice shoots. Autumn (September-October) delivers golden harvest views, while Winter (November-February) may add frost or snow for a quiet, dramatic finish. Weekends and Chinese public holidays are busy, so weekdays give hikers, photographers, and first-time visitors a calmer trip with better light, fewer crowds, and more time to enjoy nearby villages, hot springs, and trail views.
What to pack?
Your footwear is crucial. Pack sturdy hiking shoes or boots with good grip for stone and dirt paths, which get slippery when wet. Dress in layers—mornings can be cool in the mountains, but you’ll warm up quickly hiking under the sun. A rain jacket is wise year-round. Bring a small backpack for water, snacks, and an extra layer. If you’re staying in a village guesthouse, consider a small flashlight and your own toiletries.
How to get around?
The most flexible way is to hire a private car from Guilin, which lets you control your schedule between villages and viewpoints. Shared tourist buses run from Guilin to the terrace entrances (Ping’an or Dazhai). From there, you’ll rely on local shuttle buses to hop between village entrances. Be prepared for winding mountain roads. Inside the terrace areas, the primary mode of transport is your own two feet. Be ready for significant hiking and climbing, stone staircases between viewpoints; porters can be hired at entrances to carry luggage to your village lodge.