Longji Rice Terraces tour from Yangshuo: Ping'an Village hike
Hike the terraced fields of Ping'an Village and walk through a Zhuang minority settlement
A full-day tour from Yangshuo to the Longji Rice Terraces, centered on Ping'an Village, a Zhuang minority community of 700 people set across 15,862 terraced fields. You'll hike across the top of the terraces, explore the village on foot, and return to your hotel by evening with an English-speaking guide, transport and all fees included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Longji Rice Terraces and Villages
- Pick up at hotel in Yangshuo or Guilin
- Drive to Longji Rice Terraces
- Walk up to Ping'an Village
- Explore Zhuang minority village
- Free time for lunch
- Hike on top of Longji Rice Terraces
- Walk down the minority village
- Drive back to Yangshuo or Guilin
- Arrive at hotel, end tour
What’s included
- Hiking tour across the top of Longji Rice Terraces.
- English-speaking guide.
- walking tour through Ping'an Village and the Zhuang minority settlement.
- air-conditioned vehicle for all transport.
- hotel pickup and return.
- all entry fees and taxes.
Times
- Every day 07:30
Information
Prices and times updated 16 days ago
Operated by Truly China International Travel Service
The experience
The Longji Terraced Fields Scenic Area spans 70.1 square kilometers, but this tour focuses on Ping'an Village, where all 190 families belong to the Zhuang minority and share the family name Liao. The terraces climb from 380 to 880 meters above sea level, arranged in patterns the locals call "chains," "belts," "snails" and "towers." Two viewpoints frame the landscape: "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" looks down the nine ridgelines stretching to the Jinjiang River, while five opposing hillsides stand like guardian figures across the valley.
Your driver picks you up at your hotel between 7:30 a.m., then drives roughly three and a half hours to reach the terraces. You'll walk up into Ping'an Village, spend time exploring the settlement and its daily rhythms, then have an hour free for lunch (not included). The hike itself covers the top of the terraced fields for two hours, moving across the contoured landscape before you walk back down through the village. The return drive takes about two and a half hours, landing you back at your hotel by 6:30 p.m.
An English-speaking guide travels with you throughout, explaining the Zhuang way of life and the engineering of the terraces. The vehicle is air-conditioned for the long drives, and all entry fees and taxes are covered in the price.
Is this one for you?Book this full-day version if you want to see both the terraces and villages in one trip. The half-day option splits the experience across separate visits.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Ping'an Village like when we arrive?
Ping'an Village is a settlement of 190 Zhuang families, about 700 people total, built into the terraced landscape at altitudes between 380 and 880 meters. All residents share the family name Liao and have lived here for generations, farming the 15,862 individual terraced fields that surround the village.
How much of the day is spent hiking, and how steep is it?
The hike across the top of the Longji Rice Terraces takes two hours. The terrain is moderate. You'll be walking on paths that follow the contours of the terraced fields, so the footing is uneven but not technical climbing. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is lunch included in the tour?
Lunch is not included. You'll have one hour of free time in Ping'an Village around midday to eat at a local restaurant or bring your own food.
What does the "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" viewpoint show?
This viewpoint looks out over nine ridgelines that stretch downward like dragon forms toward the Jinjiang River (also called the Golden River). Across the valley, five hillsides face the terraces like five tigers standing guard over the land, creating a natural frame for the entire landscape.
Longji Rice Terraces tour from Yangshuo: Ping'an Village hike
11h 30m · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 146 per person