Staying at a hotel that breathes in the Longji Rice Terraces!

Who can resist? This trial stay in the Longji Rice Terraces brought my dream life straight into reality 🌿 Waking up to mist-covered terraces at dawn, chasing the sunset while dining on the terrace in the evening, even the air was filled with the fragrance of rice blossoms—this trip to Guangxi was worth every tear of joy!

🌿 First, the environment: A home nestled in the folds of the terraces.

This hotel is hidden in the prime spot of Jinfo Peak. After driving to the parking lot, the owner arranges a shuttle up the mountain (the winding mountain road is totally worth it!). The moment I arrived, I was stunned—the green-tiled wooden building was embedded right by the terraces, with hydrangeas and corn growing in the courtyard. Pushing open the wooden door, I watched as mist slowly drifted from the opposite terraces, like stepping into a village slowed down by time 🌫️.

The most breathtaking part? The hotel’s terrace! Facing the cascading layers of terraces, whether lounging in a rattan chair or setting up a camera to capture the morning mist, every shot is "Instagram-worthy" 📸. At 5 a.m., I was woken by birdsong, and pulling back the curtains left me speechless—mist flowing through the terraces, sunlight spilling through the gaps, and dewdrops on the rice stalks sparkling like crushed diamonds. In that moment, I never wanted to leave!

🛏️ Room experience: Warm wooden tones + floor-to-ceiling terrace views = pure therapy.

Stepping inside, the wooden decor instantly soothed me—warm-toned hardwood floors, local batik fabric hanging by the bed, and my favorite: the full-length window! Lying in bed, I could admire the curves of the terraces, and even the bedding was pure cotton with a faint herbal scent. At night, wrapped in a light blanket and listening to the chirping insects, my sleep quality was perfection 💤.

The bathroom was modern with a separate wet area, and hot water came instantly! The sink even had local tea seed oil hand cream—details that delighted this perfectionist. In the evening, wrapped in a robe by the window, I watched the sunset paint the terraces gold and red, turning even idle moments into pure bliss ✨.

🌾 Explore the terraces right from the hotel!

No need to rush to crowded scenic spots! The hotel’s doorstep leads to a hidden viewing platform, and the owner provides a hand-drawn map. A 20-minute walk along the ridges takes you to the "Thousand-Layer Ladder" viewpoint, where you can watch villagers planting rice or herding cattle—100 times more relaxing than fighting crowds at tourist hotspots.

In the evening, join the owner’s wife to forage for wild greens (seasonal!) or roast corn in the courtyard while listening to stories about the terraces—these wooden buildings are centuries old, with beams hand-carved by elders. It felt like stepping into a timeless world 🌿.

✨ Insider tips from a trial sleeper:

❶ Best times to visit: April-May (mirror-like flooded terraces) or September-October (golden rice waves). My July visit was lush green and misty!
❷ Transportation: Drive yourself (careful on mountain roads!) or take a bus from Guilin to Longji Dazhai Parking Lot—the hotel arranges pickup (book ahead!).
❸ Room choice: Go for the "Terrace View" series! Unobstructed views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Splurge on a room with a private terrace for epic photos.
❹ Don’t miss sunrise! 6-7 a.m. misty terraces are the highlight—you’ll regret skipping it.

This stay healed me to the core—no city noise, just terraces, mist, and slowed-down time 🌾. Next time in Longji, I’m booking this place permanently!