Seven Stars and the Moon is one of the two major viewing platforms of Ping'an Zhuangzhai Terraced Fields and also one of its most salient landscapes. "Seven Stars" refers to the seven small hills left over when the fields were first opened. They are like seven twinkling stars, accompanying the silvery paddy fields on the top of the mountain. From a distance, it looks like seven stars accompanying a bright moon, forming a beautiful picture. People can't help but sigh at the greatness of the working people, who have invisibly created such a beautiful scene.
Attractions Location: Longji Terraces Scenic Area, Longsheng County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (southwest corner)
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Longsheng Terraces
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Longji Rice Terraces is one of the most famous attractions in Guilin. The Longji Rice Terraces scenic area is very large, and the most famous ones are Ping'an Rice Terraces and Jinkeng Rice Terraces. Ping'an Rice Terraces has many tourists. The slope is not high, and you can reach the top of the mountain in half an hour, overlooking the entire Ping'an Rice Terraces, which is very spectacular. Jinkeng Rice Terraces has few tourists, and groups generally do not come here, but the terraces here are more shocking, and the mountain road is also rugged. It is best to stay here for a night to see the most beautiful sunrise and sunset.
"Seven Stars and the Moon" is the most beautiful landscape of Ping'an Zhuangzhai Terraces. Follow the team and hike there. There are 4 viewing platforms at different heights along the way. One of the highest viewing platforms is under construction and will be finished soon. After completion, you can see whatever you want from it. So do you want to come?
Longji Terraces refer to the terraces developed on Longji Mountain. In a broad sense, they are called Longsheng Terraces, and in a narrow sense, they are called Longji Terraces.
The Longji Rice Terraces were first built in the Yuan Dynasty and completed in the early Qing Dynasty, with a history of more than 650 years. It mainly includes three terraces, one is Ping'an Village, one is Dazhai Village, and the other is Longji Village (Longji Ancient Zhuang Village). However, tourists mainly choose the Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces and Dazhai Jinkeng Hongyao Rice Terraces. Among them, the Ping'an Rice Terraces were developed earlier and more mature, while the Dazhai Rice Terraces were developed later, but they are more spectacular.
If you take a tourist bus, you need to change to a scenic bus at the ticket office. If you drive yourself, you can drive directly to the terraced field parking lot you want to go to.
There are two viewing points in Ping'an Terraces: "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" and "Seven Stars and the Moon".
Standing at the highest point of the Qixingbanyue Terraced Fields and looking around, you can feel that the layers of terraces beneath your feet are rising like the tide, rushing in with an overwhelming force, forming a group of terraces that are open and close in all directions and full of excitement, forming a terraced world that shows power and beauty, presenting a rugged beauty that is shocking.
The clouds here move very fast with the wind, giving you a full experience of what it means for clouds to roll and unfold.
Layers of terraces are like scales, decorating the steep Dragon's Back Mountain into a vivid, glittering dragon.
The grass is green, the waves are rippling, the whole mountain is filled with the fragrance of grass, I watch the clouds open, and the sun set, and my heart feels so peaceful.
The rice fields still need to be filled with water to make the effect of the seven stars and the moon appear more clearly.
We went there in February, which is not the best season. The weather was not very good, and it was rainy. We originally planned to go to Jinkeng Dazhai. The road leading to Jinkeng Dazhai collapsed the day before departure, so we had to go to Ping'an Village. However, it was a blessing in disguise. Ping'an Village had been flooded, which was unique. The scenery should be more beautiful in the harvest season. However, the Qixing Banyue Observation Deck is not the best place to take pictures. I recommend that you continue to walk up after reaching the observation deck, pass Jiulong Wuhu, and walk around the terraced fields along the path. The scenery is better and you can take some good photos. I accidentally found that the wallpaper that comes with my computer seems to be taken here.
The terraced fields in mid-July were all green. I heard there was a story behind the seven stars accompanying the moon. Although I counted more than seven stars, the scenery was still pretty good. I wanted to see the sunset, but unfortunately the sun was completely blocked by the mountain.
The Seven Stars and the Moon theory consists of a moon field and seven large and small hills. The moon field is the oval-shaped rice field outside.
These terraces look like colorful ribbons floating down from the sky, with beautiful and picturesque scenery.
Very beautiful, one of the two viewing points in Pingan Village. Since the water was released only after the Dragon Boat Festival, the photo effect was a little worse.
Because there is no water, so generally, the various facilities are not very good, but this is normal, not as good as another attraction, Kowloon Five Tigers
The "Seven Stars and the Moon Viewing Spot" is a scenic spot in Longji Rice Terraces in Guilin. Because the terraces are shaped like seven circular terraces and one half-moon terrace, it is called "Seven Stars and the Moon".
It is basically the terraced fields of Dazhai, why do we need to bring it out? It is just in that direction. If you don't tell me, it is just a few piers. It is very bad to divide the scenic area in this way. It is just an artificial name like monkeys stealing peaches. It is not a tourist attraction at all.
When I went there, the sky was gloomy, so it felt average. But I believe it would be beautiful if the sun was shining!
A scenic spot in the Longji Rice Terraces, it is composed of seven screw-shaped hills surrounding a larger hill, and its shape resembles seven stars and the moon, hence the name.
It was my first time seeing the terraced fields. I was very happy. It was quite spectacular.
Go down from the top of the village, follow the path, and climb up the mountain. The higher you go, the more the seven stars and the moon will appear. You will reach the best observation point for the seven stars and the moon, where you can clearly see the seven stars. It is recommended that you continue to climb higher, and the view will be wider. You can also see the village next to the seven stars and the moon, which is very beautiful.
Dragon's Back is particularly beautiful after the rain, and it is a great place for photographers!
"Seven Stars and the Moon" is one of the best attractions of Longji Terraces in Ping'an Zhuangzhai. It consists of a moon field and seven large and small hills. The moon field is an oval rice field outside. In May, when spring ploughing is in progress, water has begun to flow slowly from the top of the mountain into the terraces. The sun shines on the water, glittering silver, just like the moon in the sky. The terraces are like chains and belts, winding from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. The terraced hills are like snails, stacked layer by layer, high and low, and you can't help but take a deep breath when you are there.
The Seven Stars and the Moon are located in the Ping An terrace, one of the three terraces. When you reach the top of the mountain and look down, you can see that the seven terraces surround a small terrace, just like the Big Dipper in the sky, so it is called the Seven Stars and the Half Moon.
The Seven Stars and the Moon Viewing Point is one of the best attractions of Longji Rice Terraces. The Seven Stars refer to the seven small hills left behind when the fields were first opened. They are like seven twinkling stars accompanying the silvery paddy field on the top of the mountain. From a distance, it looks like seven stars accompanying a bright moon, forming a beautiful picture.
The Seven Stars and the Moon Viewing Point is relatively easy to reach, and the tour guide gave us plenty of time, so we continued to climb. After reaching the commanding heights, we felt that the scenery was no different from that of the Seven Stars and the Moon, so we followed the only path to the Kowloon Five Tigers Viewing Platform.
I went there in June... Maybe it was due to the weather, it was bare from top to bottom. It was quite spectacular when it was spectacular. Unfortunately, it was not very beautiful ~ Maybe it will be much more beautiful in autumn
The scenery of the terraced fields is still very exciting. When we went there, the rice had grown very tall, like layers of big cakes.
Surrounded by clouds and mist, I felt the charm of the mountain village for the first time!
There is also the gentle and melodious voice of the Miao girl.
A must-see attraction~ Very good~ Recommended to go in September~ You can see the sunrise~
For detailed guide, please see my travel notes: http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/5362114.html
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I feel that the scenery should be more beautiful during the flooding period, and the scenery is best in the morning fog.
This attraction is not far from the hotels in Ping'an Village. Get up early to climb up to watch the sunrise, and then spend ten yuan to rent special ethnic costumes to take photos!
I went on a trip with my company. I didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be very good. A very cost-effective tourist destination
We went there on January 24, 2012, in the middle of winter. The grass and trees were all dead, and it was damp, cold and cloudy ☁️, so the scenery was naturally not good.
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I went there during the National Day holiday, and the scenery was amazing. The food here is worth mentioning, bamboo chicken, farm bacon, and rice wine.
At first I couldn't figure out how there were seven stars accompanying the moon, but later I understood which one was the moon and which were the stars.
Winter scenery is generally rainy and wet everywhere
It is said that the sunrise view is very beautiful, but it was too rainy and foggy when I went there, so I didn't see it.
After much hard work, we finally arrived at the No. 1 attraction, 'Seven Stars and the Moon'. I have always heard that the scenery at the top of the mountain is very good, but if you have not seen it with your own eyes, you will never know how good it is!
The weather was not very good that day. It was raining and foggy, but there were still many tourists. Seven Stars and the Moon is a scenic spot in Longji Rice Terraces. The weather was not very good that day, so the visual effect was a bit discounted. However, when we went down the mountain, it was much clearer and the scenery was still very good. It would definitely be more beautiful if we came to see it in clear weather. I will choose a good time to go there again next time.
The Seven Stars and the Moon Scenic Spot is located near Tiantouzhai, 30 minutes away. There is a Thousand-Layer Sky Ladder nearby, which is uniquely situated. You can go down to Dayao Village and up to Tiantouzhai. All of them are field paths. You can see the scenery without walking, or walk without seeing the scenery. The best viewing time is from 9 to 10 in the morning. You can walk here after watching the sunrise at Shaole in Xishan, which is just the right time.
The viewpoint is very beautiful. When there are many people, you may have to compete for taking photos. My husband prefers the angle from the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers side.
Must praise, unique in the world, magnificent and beautiful!
It's beautiful. I went there at the end of May.
Locals say it is more beautiful in June
However, Seven Stars and the Moon has been developed for a long time.
I suggest going to Jinzhai 😛
Planting in the fields on May Day and harvesting crops on National Day are the two most beautiful time periods.
Climbing the mountain in the early morning, the weather is a bit cool, so you need to wear more long clothes. The whole way is filled with smoke, like a fairyland. After a while, a gust of wind blows, the smoke disperses, and the terraced scenery is right in front of you. It's so beautiful.
It's very beautiful, but it's a pity that it hasn't been irrigated in April, otherwise it would be even more beautiful.
I took a photo with my phone, but it's really beautiful. It will be even more beautiful when the rice turns golden.
Although it is not high, it is still tiring to climb up, but the scenery is great
It's beautiful, and the shape is very beautiful. It's a bit tiring to walk, but it's worth seeing.
The most famous scenic spot of Longji Terraces, a sacred place for taking photos, the best time to see it is before planting and when it is ripe for harvest, and it is very beautiful with the sunrise.
I didn't see the most beautiful side when I went there. It is said that spring and autumn are the most beautiful.
The Seven Stars and the Moon are the essence of Longsheng Longji Terraces, and you can only get a rough idea of it.
Longji Rice Terraces is about 180 kilometers away from Yangshuo. One day is a bit tight. I left at 8 am and returned to Yangshuo at almost 8 pm. If it is not the right season or a photography enthusiast, it is not recommended to go there on purpose. There are many restaurants in the park. Bamboo rice seems to be 20 yuan per serving, and the taste is nothing special; bamboo chicken is a little expensive, but the taste is good and worth a try. There is not much to see in the Seven Stars and the Moon. Maybe it is the wrong season, there is no water in the terraces, and the magnificent scenery is not seen.
"Seven Stars and the Moon" is a major landscape of Ping'an Zhuangzhai Terraced Fields. "Seven Stars" refers to the seven small hills left behind when the fields were first opened. They are like seven twinkling stars accompanying the silvery paddy field on the top of the mountain. From a distance, it looks like seven stars accompanying a bright moon, forming a beautiful picture.
I went there at the wrong time, in September, and it didn't feel special. It would have been better if it was during the irrigation season or in the golden autumn.
We set off at 7am and drove for more than 3 hours to get to the ticket office of Longji Terraces. To be honest, it was a bit late. After buying the ticket, it was almost 11:30 and a bit hot when we got to the foot of the mountain. Fortunately, our plan was not to walk too much. Finally, we chose the Seven Stars and the Moon. It is said that the Golden Pit is worth seeing. There is also a cable car to take. We have elderly people who dare not take it, so we gave up later. Buy tickets from the ticket office, 100 yuan/person, 20% or 15% discount for those over 60, and it seems that those over 70 are free of charge. There is still a distance from the ticket office to the climbing place. It is best to drive to the foot of the mountain for self-driving tours, otherwise you have to walk a long way. Those who go with the group have a tourist bus. If you go alone without a group, I don’t know if you can take the tourist bus. Anyway, when we asked, it was said that you can’t take the tourist bus, so the original plan to park the car in the parking lot of the ticket office fell through. There are many farmhouse restaurants on the mountain, and there are also locals who come to solicit customers. The price is actually okay. You can go if you think it’s suitable. There is no special recommendation. You still have to choose the right time to go to the terraced fields. It depends on whether you like lush green or golden. If you have enough time, I personally recommend staying in the mountains for a night. Only by taking your time can you appreciate the beauty of the terraced fields. I personally like to get up early. I think the air in the morning is very refreshing. Watching the sunrise is also very meaningful. Now I finally appreciate the beauty of the terraced fields because we have been here.
Due to time constraints, we did not go to other viewing platforms. This might be the closest one to the ticket office. We bought tickets at the foot of the mountain and needed to check our tickets again when we got to the location where we could see the terraced fields. Since everyone appreciates different things, even though we went in a season that was not very spectacular, we were still moved by the layered nature. We like the feeling of looking down from a high place.
The famous landscape of Longji Terraces, Seven Stars and the Moon, to be honest, maybe I had too high expectations, the scenery here is far less magnificent than I imagined, but it is very beautiful in the picture. I imagined it to be green and watery, haha, it was also because I didn't use my brain, I didn't expect that autumn has come, it is already the harvest season.
When we went there at this time, everything was green. If you go there in September, it should be super beautiful. It is really better to go there yourself than to look at photos. There are all kinds of winds in the mountains, which make you not want to leave.
I can't remember clearly how I chartered a car from Yangshuo to Longsheng Dazhai Village. Although the journey was long and it was drizzling, when I finished climbing the mountain and saw the scenery in front of me, all the tiredness and waiting were worth it. I got up before five o'clock the next day. Although it was drizzling and I didn't see the sunrise, the smoky scene was still shocking.
I got up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. The ancient village was still asleep. Walking on the stone road in the village, it was very quiet. The top of the mountain was filled with mist, and I slowly waited for the golden sunrise.
"Seven Stars and the Moon" is one of the best attractions of Longji Terraces, consisting of a moon field and seven large and small hills.
I visited it in 2008. It has a strong Miao style. It is pristine. The people are simple and honest. The scenery is picturesque. I hope it is still beautiful now.
After putting away our things, we headed to the scenic spot route. The first stop was the "Seven Stars and the Moon". Every position here was set up with long guns and short guns. Photography enthusiasts can take their time to take pictures! (Free during the day) At night, each position here has a price, and the price of each step is different. The higher the position, the wider the view and the more beautiful the scenery. The photos taken are naturally praised. Amateurs can just squeeze in!
The fireworks feast in the evening is so spectacular, the Torch Festival is very grand, and it is a rare opportunity only once a year.
It's very spectacular. You can count seven terraces. However, the weather is too hot and sunny. But it's all worth it to climb up and see these.
We were in a hurry that day and had a flight back to Chengdu in the evening, but we still had plenty of time here that day. It was a pity that we didn’t stay here for a night. If we had the chance, we would definitely stay here for a night, especially in autumn, when the rice is ripe.
Jinkeng Terraces Seven Stars and Moon, almost all the beautiful photos of Longsheng Terraces that can be found on the Internet are from this area.
After arriving at the hotel in the afternoon, we went to the second viewing platform on the left. There is a scenic spot called Seven Stars and the Moon.
The white ones are wires. There are lights at night - artificial scenery. It is really beautiful. The beauty at night is different from the beauty of white.
After lunch, we walked for ten minutes to the viewing platform to see the Seven Stars and the Moon, and then parted ways with my mother, who was taken to see a performance that was said to be very rip-off. I followed my guide aunt to Dazhai.
This is the Seven Stars with the Moon. Anyway, I can't tell where the moon and the stars are.
There are many viewing platforms along the way at the Seven Stars and the Moon scenic spot, and each viewing platform has ethnic costumes for rent. I am not interested in this, but just keep taking photos at each viewing platform.
"Seven Stars and the Moon" is the essence of Longji Terraces, which consists of seven small terraces on the top of the mountain and one large terrace on the top of the mountain. The whole mountain is narrow terraces, and the ridges are like contour lines.
The Seven Stars and the Moon look like an exquisite bonsai, small in size but full of the beauty of the terraces. The diffuse light on a cloudy afternoon is not the best time to take photos, the reflection on the water surface is not strong enough, and the contrast with the ridges is not obvious. I came here again at 7 o'clock the next morning. The soft light in the early morning caused a strong reflection on the water surface, and the terraces looked like interlocking silver collars.
Unfortunately, it was a rainy and cloudy day. I woke up early but couldn't see the sunrise. I only saw the sky slightly red.
The terraced fields of Qixingbanyue in July are full of greenery
Together with the several hanging corner buildings in Pingan Village, they outline the characteristics of Longji in summer.
My friends and I were amazed by the magic of nature and the power of the people in the village.
Although the warm sunshine is missing in the afternoon, the hazy light hidden in the mist is still very gentle, and the mood is still the same as the excitement on the way here.
People are suddenly in this vast green ocean, following the road, winding through the undulating terraces. Here, you can feel not only the power of hardworking people, but also their beauty and faith.
The most classic attraction of Longji Rice Terraces, you can climb to the highest point to see the seven stars and the moon. The green terraces are more beautiful before September.