• Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces - Nestled along the Jinjiang River, Huangluo is the residence of the Red Yao ethnic group. This village is renowned worldwide for its women, who grow their hair up to 2 meters long, a tradition that has earned the village a Guinness World Record. Visitors can explore the riverside community, admire their distinctive hand-woven red garments, and discover the ancient natural methods they use to maintain their hair’s dark and healthy appearance for decades. It offers a unique glimpse into a living culture that has remained unchanged for generations. (An optional cultural performance is available at an additional cost).
• Ping’an Village - Journey to the historic Ping’an Village, where 600-year-old wooden stilt houses are perched on the hillsides, overlooking the world’s most renowned rice terraces. Visitors can stroll along ancient stone paths through the village to reach the highest viewpoints, such as the famous “Seven Stars with the Moon.” From this vantage point, one can enjoy a stunning bird’s-eye view of the expansive, layered paddies that resemble a dragon’s scales across the mountain ridges. It is an ideal location for photography and gaining insight into how local farmers have meticulously carved this landscape over centuries.

• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Longji Rice Terraces entrance fee
• Travel insurance

• Scenic shuttle: 40 RMB (Mandatory if group >7; large vehicles restricted from core area)
• Lunch and drinks (Self-expense)
• Long Hair cultural performance: Approx. 80 RMB (Optional)
• Sightseeing car in Ping’an: Approx. 50 RMB (Optional)

Join a shared group tour to explore the Longji Rice Terraces, accommodating up to 15 travelers. For six centuries, the Yao and Zhuang communities have meticulously sculpted these terraces, creating layers that resemble a dragon’s scales, which is why it’s called “Longji” (Dragon’s Backbone).

Full Itinerary:

• 08:00–08:30 Hotel Pickup: Begin your stress-free journey from central Guilin.
• 08:30–10:30 Scenic Drive: Enjoy a 2-hour drive to the stunning Longji region.
• 10:30–12:00 Huangluo Yao Village: Discover the “Long Hair Village” and marvel at the Red Yao people’s renowned hair traditions and colorful red attire.
• 12:00–13:30 Lunch Break: Savor local mountain delicacies at your own cost in the village.
• 13:30–16:00 Ping’an Zhuang Village: Wander through the 600-year-old village. Walk along ancient stone paths to reach iconic viewpoints offering spectacular views of the terraced rice fields.
• 16:00–18:00 Return to Guilin: Head back and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.