How to Travel in Guilin from June to August? A Foolproof Guide to Food, Accommodation, and Transportation!

Attention first-time visitors to Longji Rice Terraces‼‼‼
There are three main villages in the Longji Terraces, as follows👇
① Jinkeng Hongyao Terraces (Jinkeng Dazhai)
② Ping’an Zhuang Terraces
③ Guzhuangzhai Terraces
It’s highly recommended to plan your route in advance🥹🥹🥹

🎫 Admission: 80 yuan (covers all three villages). Shuttle buses run between villages, or you can hike~

✨ **Jinkeng Dazhai**:
🌈 Highlights: Vast area, wide views, perfect for a day trip
📍 Scenic Spots:
① **Xishan Shaoyue**: Get up close to the rice fields—the best spot to see the distinct "steps" of the terraces. Ideal for staying overnight and catching the sunrise🌅.
② **Thousand-Layer Ladder**: Stunning panoramic views where the golden rice fields cascade like waterfalls along the ridges—absolutely breathtaking👍.
③ **Golden Buddha Summit**: The highest point of the terraces, offering sweeping, painting-like vistas. Also great for sunset views🌇.

✨ **Ping’an Zhuang Terraces**:
🌈 Highlights: Beautifully shaped terraces, perfect for photography and sketching📸
📍 Scenic Spots:
① **Nine Dragons and Five Tigers**: The terraces look especially three-dimensional from the mountaintop. You can also walk down into the fields for an immersive harvest experience.
② **Seven Stars with Moon**: Many guesthouses near the viewing platform make it ideal for an overnight stay and sunrise viewing.

✨ **Guzhuangzhai Terraces**:
🌈 Highlights: More primitive environment, fewer tourists, peaceful—great for a relaxing getaway
📍 Scenic Spot:
**Shangzhai Viewing Platform**: The terraces here are open and flat, perfect for sunrise views. The village retains an authentic, less commercialized charm.
✅ Travel Tips:
① Though small, Guzhuangzhai is the first among all villages to flood, transplant seedlings, and see rice🌾 mature.
② To reach Shangzhai Viewing Platform, you can hike for over an hour or take a shuttle🚍 (20 yuan) to the nearby area.

For accommodation, we recommend staying in **Jinkeng**, which offers better overall lodging conditions.
We stayed at: **Yipin Mountain House Resort Hotel**
Surrounded by mountains, the views are unbeatable—wake up to a panoramic terrace vista right from your window! Plus, the rooms come with a viewing balcony!! Overlooking the glazed-tile rooftops of the terraced village, it’s truly spectacular.
📸 Spend a night here to experience unique homestay charm and enjoy picturesque scenery.

🚗 **Transportation**:
① If driving, be prepared for winding mountain roads⛰.
② After navigating to the parking lots🅿 near the viewing platforms, contact your guesthouse for guidance on the final leg of the journey. Unless you’re an experienced off-roader, don’t attempt it!!!

Hidden deep in the mountains, the Longji Rice Terraces are both mysterious and magnificent. Whether in spring, summer, or autumn, each season showcases nature’s awe-inspiring beauty.⛰

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