1 day private tour: Longji rice terraces & Huang Luo Yao villages

5.0 (8 reviews) 6–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Hiking along the PingAn rice terraces — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hiking on the terraced fields — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Longji Rice Terraces are far more than just farmland; they are a living cultural landscape a breathtaking work of art，and a powerful symbol of human harmony with nature Witnessing these dragon-like scales winding across the green mountains is an unforgettable experience that connects visitors to centuries of tradition and ingenuity.

Visiting Longji offers a deep dive into the unique cultures of the Hong Yao (Red Yao) recognizable by their long hair, and Zhuang people. Traditional wooden stilted houses (Diaojiaolou)cling to the slopes. You can experience their warm hospitality, colorful costumes, distinctive architecture, and local customs.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 桂林传美旅游服务有限公司

Ages: Children (10–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking driver service
Included: Service charges and tax
Included: gasoline,get tolls,parking fee
Included: Private car or luxury MPV Van transportation

Not included

Not included: Longji rice terraces entrance tickets
Not included: Accommodation & any meals
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Others not mentioned above

Itinerary

Longsheng County

30 min

Huangluo Yao Village, Longsheng: The Home of the "Long Hair Fairies"

Nestled in the magnificent Longji Rice Terraces of Guangxi, Huangluo Yao Village is a captivating destination renowned for its unique Red Yao culture.

The village is most famous for its women, who are celebrated for their incredibly long, dark, and glossy hair. In fact, it holds a Guinness World Record for "the longest hair village in the world." For the Red Yao women, their hair is a symbol of beauty, longevity, and good fortune. Their traditional hair-washing ceremony, using fermented rice water, is a mesmerizing cultural performance not to be missed.

Beyond the hair, visitors can admire the traditional stilted wooden houses, experience warm Yao hospitality, and purchase exquisite hand-woven embroidery. A trip to Huangluo Yao offers a profound glimpse into a living culture that has been preserved for generations.
Long Sheng's Dragon Spine Rice Terraces

2 hours Admission not included

Visit PingAn rice terraces fields, You will enjoy the number 1 scenic spot and number 2 scenic spot, The Scenery is spectacular. The Longji Rice Terraces are far more than just farmland; they are a living cultural landscape a breathtaking work of art，and a powerful symbol of human harmony with nature Witnessing these dragon-like scales winding across the green mountains is an unforgettable experience that connects visitors to centuries of tradition and ingenuity.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Dongcheng Hotel
Yangshuo Lazy Man's View Hotel
Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel Guilin
Vienna Hotel Guilin Zhongshan
Ronghu Hotel
Musilin Hotel Kefangbu
Qingsanshe Dongxixiang Inn
Guilin Bravo Hotel
Tai Lian Hotel
Venus Royal Hotel Venus Royal Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Elephant Trunk Mountain Branch)
Juese Business Express Hotel
One Carat Hotel Liangjiang Sihu