Longji Rice Terraces and Yao Long Hair Cultural Show Day Tour

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will take a pleasant scenic drive through rural landscapes all the way to the breathtaking Longji Rice Terraces. During the tour, you can watch the unique Long Hair Performance by the Yao ethnic women and get to know their profound traditional culture. Head up to the hilltop to feast your eyes on sweeping panoramic views stretching across layered rice paddies and rolling mountains. You will also wander through lush bamboo groves and visit the stunning "Seven Stars with the Moon" terrace landscape. Packed with natural beauty and ethnic culture, this tour is ideal for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, families and photography fans looking for authentic local experiences.

What's Included

Yao Cultural Show
Longji entrance fee
Private transfer with an English-speaking driver-guide
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will have a sign of the traveler's name to meet at the lobby of hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Guilin

    Your driver-guide will pick you up at 8:30 AM from your hotel lobby, Guilin Railway Station, Guilin Airport, downtown Guilin, or any other designated location. Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Guilin. Sit back and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive to the Longji area.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Longji Rice Terraces

    Arrive at Huangluo Yao Village and discover the daily life and traditions of the Yao people. The highlight is the famous Yao Ladies’ Long Hair Show (around 40 minutes). The performance showcases unique cultural traditions such as wedding celebrations, harvest festivities, the Red Yao clothing festival, and the stories behind the Yao women’s legendary long hair. Next, continue to Ping’an Village, one of the most well-known areas of the Longji Rice Terraces. From the parking lot, take a golf cart one way up to the hilltop. Spend about 20 minutes enjoying panoramic views over the rice paddies, villages, and surrounding mountains. Then, take a relaxed walk along a mostly flat path through bamboo groves and beside the terraces to Viewing Platform No. 2, where you’ll see the iconic “Seven Stars with the Moon” terrace formation. After the sightseeing, enjoy lunch in the village and sample local dishes. such as: bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, smoked pork with bamboo shoots, etc.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Guilin

    After a wonderful day tour of the Longji Rice Terraces, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin. The journey takes about 2 hours, during which you can take a nap and relax. You will arrive at your Guilin hotel around 6:00 pm.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Guilin Private Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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