Longsheng Rice Terraces: A Golden Ladder to the Sky

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#### **🌾 China’s Most Breathtaking Terraced Fields**
Carved into steep mountains over 650 years ago by the Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities, the **Longsheng Rice Terraces** (龙脊梯田) transform with the seasons—from emerald-green in summer to golden waves in autumn. The most famous section, **Dazhai’s "Dragon’s Backbone" Terraces**, looks like a giant dragon’s scales when viewed from above.

#### **📍 How to Get There**
- **From Guilin**: 2-hour drive (private car/bus from Guilin Qintan Bus Station)
- **From Yangshuo**: 3-hour scenic drive through karst landscapes

*Tip*: Stay overnight to catch sunrise over the misty terraces!

#### **🌄 Best Viewpoints**
1. **"Nine Dragons and Five Tigers"** (全景楼) – Panoramic views of layered fields
2. **"Seven Stars Around the Moon"** – Circular terraces resembling stars
3. **Ping’an Village** – Easier access with traditional wooden stilt houses

#### **🎒 Travel Tips**
- **Best Seasons**:
- **May-June**: Mirror-like water-filled terraces
- **Sept-Oct**: Golden harvest time
- **Wear** sturdy shoes for stone-step hikes
- **Try** local bamboo rice and Zhuang minority dishes

#### **🏡 Where to Stay**
Family-run guesthouses in **Ping’an** or **Dazhai** offer sunrise views from your window.

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*Pro tip: Visit during weekdays to avoid crowds at photo spots!*

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