Reflections of the Longji Rice Terraces and Yangshuo
The Long Ji Rice Terraces of Guangxi province is certainly one of the most awe-inspiring sights one will see in China. The carving of the terraces was said to have begun in the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), and ended in 1700. Villages consisted of the Zhuang and Yao spread across the 66 square kilometer of terraces where the highest point measures 1100 meters. Along the hiking route you can see the rice terrace shapes from different angles and positions.
Apart from the rice terrace you also can check out dramatic Karst peaks, picturesque Li River scenery and idyllic countryside view from the walk/hiking in Yangshuo. You will never get tired of meeting the friendly locals, learning about the farmers' daily life and knowing about the culture, tradition and folkway of the local people. If you are fan of photography the trip is definitely perfect for you!
We try to take you along off-the-beaten path to get rid of the bustle and hustle!
Apart from the rice terrace you also can check out dramatic Karst peaks, picturesque Li River scenery and idyllic countryside view from the walk/hiking in Yangshuo. You will never get tired of meeting the friendly locals, learning about the farmers' daily life and knowing about the culture, tradition and folkway of the local people. If you are fan of photography the trip is definitely perfect for you!
We try to take you along off-the-beaten path to get rid of the bustle and hustle!
Trip Specifics
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Dates: 7th - 9th June 2019
Duration: Three days' trip Land Cost: 2800 rmb (double occupancy, pay extra 600rmb for single room supplement) Includes: All land transfer; Meals where indicated on the program; water; guide cost; entry fees to sites mentioned on the program; 4-star hotels in Guilin & Yangshuo and guesthouse in Longji |
Level: moderate
Routing: Shanghai - Guilin/Yangshuo- Shanghai Participants: 6-12 people Registration Deadline: 20th May 2019 |
Detailed Itinerary
D1
22:05 – 00:40 Make your way to Pudong airport and fly to Guilin by flight CZ 3252
Upon arrival get picked up by vehicle and transfer to the hotel in Guilin for check-in ( about 20 mins ride)
D2 (BLD)
8:00 breakfast and check out;
9:00 drive pick up at the hotel and drive to Longji Rice Terrace Scenic Area (+/- 1.5 hrs)
11:00-11:20 Visit Golden bamboo village, See their preserved wooden houses and featured roofed bridge, get to know the local Zhuang minority peoople’s culture and daily life lifestyle;
12:00 Take the cable car from Dazhai village parking lot to view point 3 at Jinkeng rice terrace, lunch at local restaurant
13:45 Hiking from view point 3 to view point 1 through the rice terrace path and mountain trail at Jinkeng rice terrace (+/- 1.5 hrs), see the dramatic rice terraces landscape and later enjoy your free time walking around the village
stay overnight at the village
D3 (BLD)
5:30 Wake up and walk to the view point for the sunrise, seeing the stunning sunrise reflecting the magnificent rice terrace (if weather permits),
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Check out and hike to view point 2 then walk down to the parking lot (+/- 1.5 hrs)
10:45 Transfer to Yangshuo (+/- 2 hrs)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Drive to Xianggong hill. From the topYou can have a bird’s eye view of the amazing Li river bend landscape which surrounded by numerous Karst mountains, mountain range and villages nearby. It presents the best Chinese ink painting natural landscape
15:30:Drive to one local countryside village, you have chance to get to know the local traditional farming culture while walk through the gardens and farms
17:30 Check in hotel and free time
19:00 Dinner
D4 (BL)
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Check out the hotel and drive to moon hill (20 mins)
9:00 Hike from the bottom of Moon hill to Yulong River Valley (+/- 3 hrs) and finish the hiking at the Jiuxian old village, a well preserved Chinese traditional old village
12:00 Lunch
13:15: Depart for Guilin airport (+/- 1.5 hrs)
16:25 - 18:50 Fly back to Shanghai Pudong via CZ 3251.
Program Ends.
Please Note: This cost excludes the flight tix, you can book by yourself or we can help book for you for free.
22:05 – 00:40 Make your way to Pudong airport and fly to Guilin by flight CZ 3252
Upon arrival get picked up by vehicle and transfer to the hotel in Guilin for check-in ( about 20 mins ride)
D2 (BLD)
8:00 breakfast and check out;
9:00 drive pick up at the hotel and drive to Longji Rice Terrace Scenic Area (+/- 1.5 hrs)
11:00-11:20 Visit Golden bamboo village, See their preserved wooden houses and featured roofed bridge, get to know the local Zhuang minority peoople’s culture and daily life lifestyle;
12:00 Take the cable car from Dazhai village parking lot to view point 3 at Jinkeng rice terrace, lunch at local restaurant
13:45 Hiking from view point 3 to view point 1 through the rice terrace path and mountain trail at Jinkeng rice terrace (+/- 1.5 hrs), see the dramatic rice terraces landscape and later enjoy your free time walking around the village
stay overnight at the village
D3 (BLD)
5:30 Wake up and walk to the view point for the sunrise, seeing the stunning sunrise reflecting the magnificent rice terrace (if weather permits),
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Check out and hike to view point 2 then walk down to the parking lot (+/- 1.5 hrs)
10:45 Transfer to Yangshuo (+/- 2 hrs)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Drive to Xianggong hill. From the topYou can have a bird’s eye view of the amazing Li river bend landscape which surrounded by numerous Karst mountains, mountain range and villages nearby. It presents the best Chinese ink painting natural landscape
15:30:Drive to one local countryside village, you have chance to get to know the local traditional farming culture while walk through the gardens and farms
17:30 Check in hotel and free time
19:00 Dinner
D4 (BL)
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Check out the hotel and drive to moon hill (20 mins)
9:00 Hike from the bottom of Moon hill to Yulong River Valley (+/- 3 hrs) and finish the hiking at the Jiuxian old village, a well preserved Chinese traditional old village
12:00 Lunch
13:15: Depart for Guilin airport (+/- 1.5 hrs)
16:25 - 18:50 Fly back to Shanghai Pudong via CZ 3251.
Program Ends.
Please Note: This cost excludes the flight tix, you can book by yourself or we can help book for you for free.
Important items to bring
Passports; Prescriptive medication (if any); Hiking gears; Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sun screen); Insect spray; Camera
Trip feedback
"The trip was good with plenty opportunity for pictures and meeting locals. The night in the rice terrace was great and the guest house was very good. Great coffee from a real coffee machine ! One Staff English speaking so helpful as well.
The evening in Yangshuo was noisy but the city centre with its very animated street is well worth visiting although a big difference from the day before.
The least meal at “tea cosy” was the best one of all. The food was delicious, well cooked and the place was great. Ginger tea amazing. I could have stayed an extra night there just to enjoy a longer walk along the river or in the nearby mountains.Overall good trip. Thanks for recommending it" - Jean Denis Varlet
"You step out of the plane and a friendly guide is waiting for you to take you to your first hotel where you comfortably rest your tortured head. The fist night at the Sheraton Four Point gives you rest to make new friends with those you didn’t know unless you discover that you share the same love for nature and culture.
When the terraces are watered to be planted with new rice seedlings they shimmer magically and reflect nature’s whims - sun, haze, clouds or rain. You walk along local pathways, encounter Zhao women who are said to have the longest hair in the country, however hidden under their hats, you step onto the dragon’s back - mountains that are rugged and shaped as if gigantic scales from ancient beings.
When you continue your visit, expect the vibrant noise of Yangshuo - a place which has become trendy and modern. Starbucks is greeting, KFC jumps up from the ground. You have to look for the treasures, but with open eyes will find them on your way.
Finally you round up your Guilin- Yangshuo- outing with a relaxing hike along the river Li. You follow the calmness of water provided to water the rice fields and is now great fun for those being carried on a boat over little rushes like water slides.Highly recommended!" - Saskia Guntermann
The evening in Yangshuo was noisy but the city centre with its very animated street is well worth visiting although a big difference from the day before.
The least meal at “tea cosy” was the best one of all. The food was delicious, well cooked and the place was great. Ginger tea amazing. I could have stayed an extra night there just to enjoy a longer walk along the river or in the nearby mountains.Overall good trip. Thanks for recommending it" - Jean Denis Varlet
"You step out of the plane and a friendly guide is waiting for you to take you to your first hotel where you comfortably rest your tortured head. The fist night at the Sheraton Four Point gives you rest to make new friends with those you didn’t know unless you discover that you share the same love for nature and culture.
When the terraces are watered to be planted with new rice seedlings they shimmer magically and reflect nature’s whims - sun, haze, clouds or rain. You walk along local pathways, encounter Zhao women who are said to have the longest hair in the country, however hidden under their hats, you step onto the dragon’s back - mountains that are rugged and shaped as if gigantic scales from ancient beings.
When you continue your visit, expect the vibrant noise of Yangshuo - a place which has become trendy and modern. Starbucks is greeting, KFC jumps up from the ground. You have to look for the treasures, but with open eyes will find them on your way.
Finally you round up your Guilin- Yangshuo- outing with a relaxing hike along the river Li. You follow the calmness of water provided to water the rice fields and is now great fun for those being carried on a boat over little rushes like water slides.Highly recommended!" - Saskia Guntermann
