No wonder it's recommended by National Geographic!! It's truly breathtaking...

In August, the Longji Rice Terraces transform into the Emerald City from Hayao Miyazaki's comics, with layer upon layer of intoxicating green rice waves💚 For those wanting to escape the summer heat, this guide is a must-save!

🚗Transportation
1.From Guilin: Take direct buses from Guilin Station/North Station, fare 65 yuan
2.From Yangshuo: Direct buses available, fare 90 yuan
3.Self-drive: About 2.5 hours from Guilin via highway

🏞️Attractions & Activities
1.Jinkeng Dazhai
Largest terraces with rich Hongyao culture. Hike about 45 minutes to Thousand-Layer Ladder for stunning sunsets🌄; Take cable car to Golden Buddha Peak (55 yuan one-way, 100 yuan round-trip)🚠 for panoramic views and close-up terrace experience.
2.Ping'an Village
Well-developed with strong Zhuang culture.⛰️Nine Dragons & Five Tigers often has sea of clouds after rain; Seven Stars with Moon perfect for dusk photography - seven small terraces surrounding central field create poetic scenery.
3.Guzhuang Village
Less crowded, closest to entrance.⌛️Ideal for limited time or cultural immersion, with direct shuttle to viewing platform.

🏠Accommodation Recommendation
📍Shanzhong Ji Qiannian View B&B
Wake up to breathing terrace paintings🌾
 Morning mist dances through rice steps, evening lights on stilt houses resemble falling stars. The circular terrace offers god-tier photo spots with endless green waves~

Exceptional service! Stayed two nights - perfect trip!! (All amenities included!!)
✔️Free Dazhai transfers with luggage assistance (mountain road savior!)
✔️Authentic breakfast/lunch/dinner 🤤Pure bliss~
✔️Family-friendly rice field fish catching🐟 Super fun
✔️Ethnic costume photoshoots - so thoughtful!!
✔️Free drone photography with 100% success rate💯

Spend three days as mountain dwellers - sipping tea, watching mist, listening to insects - truly understanding "the place with wind" concept🌿 Pure happiness~

Post by Harper Cook Elsie-33 | Aug 11, 2025

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