Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Guilin, China
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a private tour of the Dragon’s Backbone (Longji) Rice Terraces. Your private guide explains the traditions of the Yao and Zhuang people before you visit Huangluo village. Next, drive to Ping’an village to trek to two of the most beautiful rice-terrace views. After lunch (own expense), your driver will drop you back at your hotel.
- Discover the sculpted landscapes of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces
- Learn about Yao and Zhuang culture from your private guide
- A private tour means a personalized experience
- Relax with private door-to-door transfers from your Guilin hotel
What's Included
- An English-speaking driver-guide
- Private Transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fee of Longji Rice TerracesCN¥80.00 per person
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Pickup from Yangshuo or Xingping hotels: Additional fee of private transfer$70.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will have a sign of the traveler's name to meet at the lobby of hotel
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Guilin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Longji Rice Terrace Scenic Spot
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Guilin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Vegetarian option is available
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 126 reviews
C_J, Mar 2026
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!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
"Thank you for booking your tour with us and for placing your trust in our team.
We truly appreciate your wonderful review of our guide and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. You mentioned that the driver-guide was very friendly, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable about the local background. We are also glad you found the tour smooth and well-organized, and that you enjoyed the spectacular landscape.
Our guides and drivers know this area exceptionally well, having visited the Longji Rice Terraces many times. They are highly skilled at navigating mountainous roads, as we consider safety to be the most important aspect of any tour. With their extensive experience, you can feel safe, steady, and comfortable throughout the journey.
When you book with us, you can relax and simply enjoy your trip. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Enjoy the rest of your trip in China!"
Marzena_K, Feb 2026
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.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience at the rice terraces, even in winter. It is lovely that the weather cooperated for your photos. We are glad Liao’s local knowledge (suggesting the golf cart and arranging the lunch) enhanced your trip. We will share your feedback with him.
Both of you are very nice and enjoy the rest of your trip in China.
Thanks again for choosing us!
Cecile_Z, Feb 2026
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!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for booking our one-day tour—and even more so for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review!
We’re truly delighted to hear you had an amazing day exploring the rice terraces with Leo. He takes great pride in providing comfortable, clean transportation, thoughtful local recommendations, and personalized service, and your kind words mean the world to him—and to all of us.
It’s always a joy to share the breathtaking beauty of this region with guests who appreciate it as much as you do. You’re highly valued, and we’d be honored to welcome you back anytime!
We also offer a variety of other tours in the Guilin area, and we’d love for you to join us again on another adventure.
Your feedback inspires us to continue delivering high-quality experiences for travelers from around the world.
Warm thanks and all the best!
Walter_A, Jan 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for choosing our service and providing feedback on your travel experience. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or discomfort you encountered during the trip. The safety and satisfaction of our guests are always our top priorities, and your feedback is extremely important to us.
We take your comments regarding the sense of driving safety and interruptions during the journey very seriously. Regardless of the specifics, causing any unease or making you feel that your time was not respected is absolutely not in line with our service standards. We have thoroughly addressed the situation you described and have conducted a serious discussion and review with the driver on duty.
According to our records, the trip was safely completed with visits to all planned attractions, and you were returned to your hotel. However, we fully understand that the experience during the journey is just as important as the final outcome. Any driving behavior that made you feel rushed, distracted, or unsafe, even if brief, is something we must carefully examine and improve upon. Additionally, we sincerely apologize for any unscheduled stops during the trip (such as refueling) or personal matters that disrupted the itinerary. This indeed affected the continuity and enjoyment of your experience and reflects a lapse in our management.
Your feedback has prompted us to thoroughly review our service processes. We will further optimize driver management, itinerary planning, and customer communication to prevent similar situations from happening again.
After we received this review, we responded to the tourists promptly. We have made every effort to address their concerns and hope that our actions are satisfactory to them.
If you are willing to give us another opportunity to improve, please feel free to contact us via private message. We hope to provide you with a better experience in the future. Once again, thank you for your honest feedback, and we wish you pleasant journeys ahead.
Nasreen_R, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for booking a two-day tour with us. The Longji Rice Terraces and Li River Cruise are essential experiences for any trip to Guilin.
We also sincerely appreciate your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the tour and enjoyed both our guide services and the stunning natural scenery.
When you visit the Longji Rice Terraces and hike along the paths through the rice paddies, you will gain a real insight into the local farmers' daily life. It is an authentic glimpse of China that offers a different perspective from the country's large cities. You will learn about the farmers' routines, local customs, and traditions of this area.
The Longji Rice Terraces are beautiful in every season. You can feast your eyes on layers of water-filled terraces in spring, vibrant green and lush paddies in summer, and golden yellow hues signaling the harvest in autumn. Even in winter, the terraces are strikingly beautiful, revealing their elegant, sculpted lines.
As a Guilin-based tour operator with over 15 years of experience, our aim is to ensure our guests enjoy their tour, see as much as possible, and find their journey both valuable and memorable.
We welcome travelers from all over the world to join our tours.
You are always welcome back to China to discover more of its beautiful places in the future.
All the best to you and your family.
Kacper_K, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, Kacper,
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words about your tour with us.
We understand that visitors come from afar and do not want to waste any time, so we strive to provide a well-organized and self-paced experience for all our clients. We will always do our utmost to meet the needs of our guests and hope they leave with beautiful memories of the Longji Rice Terraces.
We also offer suggestions to our tourists, while listening to their feedback, so we can continuously improve the tour experience.
The fog over the Longji Rice Terraces adds a touch of magic to the view — each type of weather offers a different perspective of Longji.
Thank you for your support.
We hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in China.
Zakia_M, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your kind words about our tour. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated the guide services, the stunning landscape, and the local culture and history of the Longji Rice Terraces.
As a tour operator based in Guilin with over 15 years of experience, we warmly welcome tourists from all over the world. We always strive to make every tour the best experience possible.
We treat our tourists not just as customers, but as friends, and we are committed to showcasing the very best of what we have to offer. We are confident that all our future visitors will find their experience valuable and worth every penny.
It would be our great pleasure to welcome you back on our tours in the near future.
Thank you once again for your kindness.
Kacper_N, Nov 2025
The rice terraces were stunning. I would recommend it to take this tour as the travel agency do it’s best to make the experience pleasant.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We will do our best to meet our tourists' needs and ensure they have a pleasant tour and a nice experience.
We greatly appreciate you recommending our tour to future travelers.
Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thank you for your kindness.
We wish you a wonderful time for the rest of your trip in China.
All the best,
Norah_A, Oct 2025
It’s great experience to see the rice’s farm and walk around the farm. The guide also gives information about other plants in the farm. It unique experience
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of the tour with us.
You mentioned that your guide provided information on the different plants on the farm and that you had a very nice experience walking around the rice paddies.
Your recognition of our guide’s work will help us maintain our high-quality services for our future tourists.
We wish you a nice trip in China.
Sofia_A, Oct 2025
The trip was okay, of course the rice fields are stunning but the organization was not the best.
The guide first made a detour to a tea field, clearly owned by his friend, that took 1hour. Was interesting but not what we paid for and ended up delaying Everything. Moreover, he underestimated the amount if tourists at the rice fields, and instead of speeding things up, He took super long to do the Long hair village (which in my opinion is nothing interesting apart from the performance which you have to pay for) and we had the feeling he wanted to bring us and buy souvenirs from his friends. When we finally arrived ar the beginning of the rice field was already 2.15 pm and he did not want to stop for lunch (he was planning to have lunch again at his friends after the tour) so we had some snacks. The worst thing is that we did the tour of the rice field with the rain and fog, because he did not check the weather, while the whole morning was very sunny. Finally after the tour (5.30pm) he wanted to stop for lunch at his friends, clearly because he had free food there, forcing us to buy something while we just wanted to get back. We finally arrived at the hotel at 8pm.
Overall: we suggest to do the rice field checking the weather evolution over the day and not accept any detour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions regarding the tour. Your comments have been very helpful in identifying areas for improvement, and they will assist us in better arranging tours for future tourists. We will do our utmost to meet the needs of our guests.
Regarding your suggestion to drive to the Longji Rice Terraces, visit the area, have lunch, take a quick look at the Longhair Village, and then drive back to the hotel—we appreciate your input. We also take into account other tourists' advice, such as stopping at the Longhair Village first, especially for those who prefer an early lunch or wish to watch the longhair show, before proceeding to the Longji Rice Terraces. Alternatively, if some tourists feel the Longhair Village is too crowded, we can skip it accordingly.
As a local tour operator based in Guilin, we strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests. However, we regret that we are unable to ensure 100% satisfaction for every tourist, though we will continue to try our best.
I would also like to clarify that I was at the Longji Rice Terraces from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The weather was foggy from 9:00 AM until 1:30 PM, and it was not sunny in the morning. The skies began to clear after 2:30 PM.
Thank you again for your kindness, and we wish you all the best for the remainder of your trip in China.
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