01City Guide
Longji Rice Terraces
龙脊梯田
All Ages
Admission
Adult entrance ticket is usually CNY 80; scenic shuttle, Jinkeng cable car, and Huangluo performance cost separately.
Typical Visit
1 full day for one main area; 2 days for two areas
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-Jun for flooded terraces; Sep-Oct for harvest colors; winter for hot springs
Climate
Humid Guangxi mountain climate with wet spring and early summer periods, warm green summers, golden autumn terraces, and cooler village nights
Top Attractions
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Ping'an Zhuang Village
平安壮寨
All Ages
Admission
Included with the Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket, usually CNY 80; local shuttles or parking may cost separately.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours; longer with an overnight stay
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Jinkeng Dazhai
金坑大寨
All Ages
Admission
Included with the Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket, usually CNY 80; Jinkeng cable car is usually CNY 55 one-way or CNY 100 round trip.
Typical Visit
Half day for Golden Buddha Peak; 1-2 days for multiple viewpoints
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Huangluo Red Yao Village
黄洛红瑶寨
All Ages
Admission
Longji scenic-area entrance ticket is usually CNY 80; Huangluo folk performance is extra and usually around CNY 80.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours without performance; 2-3 hours with show or meal
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Longji Ancient Zhuang Village
龙脊古壮寨
All Ages
Admission
Included with the Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket, usually CNY 80; parking or local transfers may cost separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; 2-3 hours for slow walking and photos
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Nine Dragons and Five Tigers Viewpoint
九龙五虎观景台
All Ages
Admission
Included with the Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket, usually CNY 80; Ping'an sightseeing car costs separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; 3-5 hours with Seven Stars with Moon
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Seven Stars with Moon Viewpoint
七星伴月观景台
All Ages
Admission
Included with the Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket, usually CNY 80; Ping'an sightseeing car costs separately if used.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; 3-5 hours with Nine Dragons and Five Tigers
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Golden Buddha Peak
金佛顶
All Ages
Admission
Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket is separate; Jinkeng cable car is usually CNY 55 one-way or CNY 100 round trip.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours with cable car; longer if hiking
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Xishan Shaole Viewpoint
西山韶乐观景点
All Ages
Admission
Included with the Longji Rice Terraces entrance ticket, usually CNY 80; cable car to Golden Buddha Peak is separate.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; longer when linked with nearby Jinkeng viewpoints
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Longsheng Hot Spring
龙胜温泉
All Ages
Admission
Adult hot spring ticket is CNY 100; hotel guest access may depend on the room type.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours; overnight if using it as a rest stop