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
Quick Facts
Ticket
Longji scenic-area entrance ticket is usually CNY 80; Huangluo folk performance is extra and usually around CNY 80.
Hours
Village walks are outdoor and daylight-friendly; performance times can change by season and visitor numbers.
Transport
No metro. Stop by hired car, tourist bus, or self-drive route between Guilin and the Longji terrace areas.
Duration
1-2 hours without performance; 2-3 hours with show or meal
Best Time
Apr-Oct for terrace-route travel; festival dates add stronger local atmosphere
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
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Separate the performance from the main ticket
Entry into the Longji scenic area requires the main entrance ticket. The Huangluo folk performance costs extra and is usually around CNY 80.
Tip:If you skip the performance, treat the village as a short walk.
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Check performance timing after arrival
Allow 1-2 hours without the performance, or 2-3 hours if you want to watch the show, eat, or take photos.
Tip:Performance times may change by season and visitor numbers, so check after arriving.
Highlights
- Huangluo is a Red Yao cultural stop, and the long-hair tradition is its most distinctive feature.
- The Jinjiang River, wooden houses, and village lanes make it an easy place for a short walk.
- The performance shows hair-combing customs, dress, and folk culture in a concentrated way, but it can feel touristy.
- During festivals such as the third day of the third lunar month, the village has a stronger local atmosphere.
- Bamboo chicken, oil tea, cured pork, and other Yao-style dishes can work well for a meal stop.
Insider Tips
✦Huangluo is quite commercial. Ask prices before performances, photos, shopping, or hair-care product demonstrations.
✦The long-hair museum or similar displays may include sales pitches. Skip them politely if you are not interested.
✦Ask before photographing villagers or performers, and do not shoot too close.
✦Holiday traffic and parking can be slow, so do not place Huangluo right before a cable car cutoff or a tight return ride.
✦If your priority is rice terrace scenery, keep Huangluo short. If you are interested in minority culture, add the performance or stay longer.
More Longsheng Attractions
02City Guide
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
03City Guide
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
04City Guide
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
05City Guide
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
06City Guide
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