The World's Longest Hair Village | The Only Yao Ethnic Village Among the Longji Thirteen Villages | Unlock the Charm of the Yao Village

Huangluohong Yao Village Travel Guide: Unlock the Millennium Charm of the "World's Longest Hair Village"

Huangluohong Yao Village is located next to the entrance of the Longji Scenic Area and is the only Yao ethnic village among the Longji Thirteen Villages. It holds the Guinness World Record for the "World's Longest Hair Village" due to the average hair length of 1.5 meters per Red Yao woman (with the longest reaching 2.2 meters). Surrounded by mountains and rivers, it hides the purest Yao culture and is a must-visit hidden gem near Guilin.

1. Core Highlights: Must-Experience Yao Ethnic Customs
1. Long Hair Folk Performance: Performed daily at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM in a loop at the Drum Tower Square. Free to watch the door-blocking wine ceremony and reunion dance. The highlight is the Red Yao women demonstrating the entire "hair washing and dressing" process, showcasing a thousand-year-old tradition with their flowing black hair. During the March 3rd festival, there are exclusive long hair festival activities including coming-of-age ceremonies, collective hair washing, and bonfire parties.
2. Free Ancient Village Stroll: No entrance fee from the village gate to the roadside. Walk along the Wind and Rain Bridge, Octagonal Tower, and under the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees. See stilted wooden houses built on the mountainside, terraced fields reflecting clear springs, and golden fields alternating in spring and autumn. Perfect for capturing stunning ethnic-style photos.
3. Long Hair Culture Exploration: Visit the Long Hair Science Museum to learn the Red Yao’s hair care secret of "rice soup hair washing" (hair is cut only once in a lifetime at age 18, and the cut hair is woven into the existing hair). You can also watch the handmade shampoo production process.
4. Intangible Cultural Heritage and Interaction: Experience Yao embroidery and silver jewelry DIY. Some homestays offer traditional medicinal baths for a deep immersion into Red Yao lifestyle aesthetics.

2. Transportation Guide: Efficient Arrival Without Detours
- Public Transport: Take a regular bus from Guilin Qintan Bus Station to Longji, get off at the village gate; or choose the direct shuttle from city hotels (departing at 7:00 AM, returning at 3:30 PM), the best choice for convenience.
- Carpool/Charter: Carpool from Guilin city in a 9-seat business van, 2 hours direct, with driver pick-up service; chartering a car for groups is more cost-effective and allows flexible stops at scenic viewpoints for photos.
- Self-Driving Tips: Navigate to "Huangluohong Yao Village" for free parking. Vehicles with more than 9 seats must transfer to the scenic area shuttle.

3. Food and Accommodation Guide: Immersive Yao Family Life Experience
Food Recommendations
- Must-Try Signature Dishes: Bamboo Tube Chicken (freshly killed native chicken roasted in bamboo tube, tender and juicy), Five-Color Glutinous Rice (both visually appealing and delicious).
- Specialty Additions: Smoked cured meat, Yao sour soup, paired with local wild vegetables to restore the authentic mountain flavor.

Accommodation Options
- Village Homestays: 100-150 RMB/night, stay in traditional wooden stilt houses, some with windows overlooking terraced fields, experiencing authentic Yao living environments.
- Nearby Upgrades: For more comfort, choose scenic homestays in Ping’an Village or Jinkeng (such as Watang Washa), balancing scenery and convenience.

4. Itinerary Planning: Flexible Combinations for More Fun
1-Day Short Trip (Round Trip from Guilin)
8:00 AM Depart Guilin → 10:00 AM Arrive and stroll in the village → 10:30 AM Watch the long hair performance → 12:00 PM Taste Yao family lunch → 1:30 PM Visit the Long Hair Science Museum → 3:00 PM Head to Longji Terraced Fields’ Jinfo Peak (cable car one-way 55 RMB, overlooking the thousand-layered stair terraces) → 4:00 PM Return to Guilin.

2-Day In-Depth Tour
Day 1: Arrive and check in → After lunch, explore the ancient village and try embroidery → Watch the sunset over terraced fields and stilt houses → Dinner with bamboo tube chicken → Join the homestay bonfire event.
Day 2: Early morning watch the mist over the fields → Experience Yao farming or medicinal bath → After lunch, buy specialty souvenirs → Return or head towards Yangshuo.