No wonder it's recommended by National Geographic!! It's truly breathtaking...
by Harper Cook Elsie-33
Aug 11, 2025
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












