Longji Terraces｜Complete Guide to Capturing the Golden Waves in October

“Waves of golden rice, terraces like chains, this autumn-exclusive scenic harvest lasts only until 10.29!”
—— 📅 【Best Time】
▪️ Late September to 10.29: Rice gradually yellows → golden sea spreads (rush before harvest!)
▪️ Recommended visit: 1 day｜Entrance fee 80 RMB (valid for all three villages)
—— 🌾 【Which of the Three Terraces to Choose?】
✔️ Ping’an Village — King of mobile phone shots
✔️ Jinkeng Village — Stunning shots with drones/cameras
✔️ Guzhuang Village — Exclusive for early rice in August-September, can be skipped in October
—— 📸 【Ping’an Village: The Lazy Photographer’s First Choice】
🚗 Transportation: Navigate to “Ping’an Multi-story Parking” → transfer to sightseeing bus (round trip 50 RMB)
1️⃣ Jiulong Wuhu Viewing Platform: ✅ Direct access by sightseeing bus｜✅ Can go down to the fields for photos｜✅ Excellent views
2️⃣ Qixing Banyue: 🟡 30-minute flat walk｜🟡 Viewing tower has some obstructions
3️⃣ Hidden Spot “Three Goats Bring Prosperity”: 📍 Between Jiulong Wuhu and Qixing Banyue

🚁 【Jinkeng Village: A Playground for Professional Equipment】
1️⃣ Thousand-layer Ladder (No. 2): ✅ Navigate to “Kelaifu Mountain Villa” and walk 3 minutes｜✅ Drive directly｜✅ Strong sense of layers
2️⃣ Xishan Shaole (No. 1): 🟡 Navigate to “Yijingpan Homestay”｜⚠️ Last 500 meters are narrow and steep, beginners should park at “Meishang Homestay” and walk
3️⃣ Jinfoding (No. 3): 🟡 Cable car round trip 100 RMB｜✅ Overhead view｜🟡 Scenery similar to No. 1 and 2

—— 💡 Tips:
▪️ Full tour takes about 7 hours, recommend starting early to avoid crowds
▪️ Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes! Be careful when going down to the fields for photos
▪️ Wear a hat and sunscreen on sunny days, bring a jacket for wind on cloudy days
▪️ Villages are far apart, chartered car or self-driving is more convenient
—— “When the autumn breeze brushes over layers of golden rice, the terraces surge like waves—
This is Guangxi’s grandest autumn visual feast🌾”