Overview
Explore the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces, traditional ethnic villages, and unique local culture in northern Guangxi. Choose between two experiences: a seasonal **Golden Rice Terraces & Autumn Harvest Tour**, or a **Classic Longji Tour** featuring Ping'an Rice Terraces and Huangluo Yao Village.
Package 1: Autumn Longji Golden Terraces | Zhuang Village & Yao Culture
**Seasonal Tour – available during the autumn harvest season**
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your Guilin hotel and drive to Longji. Enjoy changing views of mountains, villages, and countryside along the way.
Begin at **Ancient Zhuang Village**, where the autumn rice terraces turn brilliant golden yellow. Walk through the terraces and traditional wooden stilt houses while learning about local architecture, agriculture, and rural life.
Experience Longji's traditional **“Autumn Drying”** scene, with corn, chilies, rice, pumpkins, and other seasonal crops displayed on rooftops and bamboo racks.
Enjoy lunch at a **local resident's home**, tasting regional specialties such as boneless bamboo-tube chicken, bamboo shoots with cured pork, and other seasonal dishes.
After lunch, continue exploring the golden terraces before visiting **Huangluo Yao Village**, home to the Red Yao people. Discover their traditions and enjoy a **traditional Long Hair Show**, showcasing the village's distinctive long-hair culture.
Return to Guilin by vehicle after the tour.
**Highlights**
* See Longji's rice terraces at their golden autumn peak
* Walk through Ancient Zhuang Village and traditional stilt houses
* Experience the colorful “Autumn Drying” harvest tradition
* Enjoy a home-style lunch with local specialties
* Discover Red Yao culture and enjoy the Long Hair Show
Package 2: Classic Longji Day Tour | Huangluo Yao Village + Ping'an
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your Guilin hotel and drive to Longji Scenic Area.
First visit **Huangluo Yao Village**, a traditional Red Yao village surrounded by mountains and streams. Walk through the village and learn about local customs and traditional life. A **Long Hair Show** is available at your own expense.
Enjoy a local specialty lunch before continuing to **Ping'an Rice Terraces** in the afternoon. Follow the mountain paths with your guide and admire the dramatic layers of rice fields, villages, and mountain scenery. Enjoy free time for photos and a relaxed walk through the terraces.
Return to Guilin by vehicle after the tour.
**Highlights**
* Discover the traditional Red Yao culture of Huangluo Village
* Enjoy a local specialty lunch
* Walk through the spectacular Ping'an Rice Terraces
* Combine Longji's natural scenery and ethnic culture in one day
### Important Notes
The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions, and local circumstances. The final schedule will be confirmed on the tour day.
