Personal experience of appreciating Guilin Longji Terraces
by Tomlo9840
May 15, 2023
【2025 Golden Autumn Limited Edition】
The terraced fields in October are breathtaking! Harvest season extended until November 2nd.
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⏰ Best times:
🌅 7:00-8:30 Backlight masterpiece moments
🌇 16:00-18:00 Gentle sunset filter
🚗 How to get there:
【From Guilin】
✔️ Direct shuttle: Guilin Station/North Station → Longji Terraces Scenic Area (2h, 50R)
🚌 Last bus at 16:30! Recommend taking the early bus
🚗 For self-driving: winding mountain roads! Beginners beware
🚘 Best car charter: 4-6 people carpool for 300-500R, super cost-effective
【Within the scenic area transportation】
🚠 Jinkeng Dazhai Cable Car: 100R round trip direct to Jinfo Peak
🚌 Sightseeing bus: Ping’an Village/Old Zhuang Village one-way 30R
🏞️ Three major terraced fields showdown:
🔝 Jinkeng Dazhai: Photographer’s paradise! Cable car access is super convenient
📍 Address: 818 Xiangdao, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County
💫 Ping’an Village: Stunning shots with just your phone! A must for fairy-like photos
📍 Address: Ping’an Village, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County
🌿 Old Zhuang Village: Fewer people, beautiful scenery! Authentic Yao ethnic village charm
📍 Address: Old Zhuang Village Scenic Area, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County
📸 Popular photo spots:
🌈 Jinkeng Dazhai:
Viewing Platform 1: Sea of clouds sunrise, absolutely stunning
Viewing Platform 2: Thousand-layer ladder, popular check-in spot
Viewing Platform 3: Unbeatable panoramic view of Jinfo Peak
🦄 Ping’an Village:
Nine Dragons and Five Tigers: Terraces like a swimming dragon
Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon: Essential for aerial shots
🏡 Stay in the scenery:
💎 Luxury choice:
Yunman Tianju (800+R/night)
📍 Address: Tiantouzhai Group, Jinkeng Dazhai
💎 Sky City Guesthouse (duplex with scenic view)
📍 Address: Next to Jiulong Wuhu Viewing Platform, Ping’an Village
💰 Best value:
Panorama Building (200-300R/night)
Terrace Family Guesthouse (80R/person including breakfast)
🍲 Taste of Longji:
🔥 Bamboo Tube Chicken: freshly roasted, super tender (120-150R each)
🌶️ Sour Bamboo Shoot Stir-fried with Cured Meat: perfect with rice
☕ Oil Tea: free refills! Warm and comforting in winter
🍶 Longji Glutinous Rice Wine: a must for a slight buzz
⚠️ Tips to avoid trouble:
1️⃣ Wear non-slip shoes! Very slippery after rain
2️⃣ Bring cash! Signal can be spotty
3️⃣ Remember to bargain for local specialties!
4️⃣ Drones must be registered in advance
💌 Additional tips:
Scenic area ticket: 80R per person
Best photo season: late September to early November
Big temperature difference between day and night! Remember to bring a jacket
Post by Amelia Brooks+37 | Oct 2, 2025























