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Rice Terraces Private Tour

Head into the enchanting region of Longshen and discover the famous rice terraces of China on this brilliant tour from Guilin. You'll learn all about the local, rural way of life, with the help of our professional English-speaking guide.

Head into the enchanting region of Longshen and discover the famous rice terraces of China on this brilliant tour from Guilin. You'll learn all about the local, rural way of life, with the help of our professional English-speaking guide.

Private Tour Details

We'll pick you up at your hotel at the scheduled time and head north toward Longsheng, an area of Guilin famous for its tiered rice terraces. During the drive, which is about two hours, we'll get to enjoy the classic scenery of rural China.

When we arrive, we'll take you to the ticket office so you can buy your tickets for Longji. Once we have the tickets, we'll hop into a vehicle that will take us to the Longji parking lot, a ride of about half an hour. Once there, you can choose to take a sightseeing vehicle that will drive you to Jiulongwuhu, a five-minute ride, or walk up, which is about an hour and a half hike. It's totally up to you!

Once we reach our destination, we'll take a walk through the famous Longji rice fields and discover the Chinese origin of its name: “Dragon's Backbone.” With the help of your English-speaking guide, we'll learn about the irrigation system set up by the local farmers and enjoy a panoramic view of the mountainside.

After soaking up the scenery at Longji, we'll walk to Qixingbanyue, the Seven Stars Around the Moon viewing platform, where we'll have incredible views of the area. We'll hike down this mountain and pass through the village of Ping'an, where we'll give you some free time to grab lunch on your own.

Finally, we'll head back to the Longji parking lot, where the vehicle will be waiting to take us back to your hotel in Guilin, ending this tour, which lasts eight hours in total.

Best From June to October

The best time of the year to enjoy the rice terraces is from June to October. When making your reservation, you should bear in mind that local restaurants are closed from November to April.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels located in the center of Guilin. If you're staying in another area, you will be charged a supplemental fee. Hotel drop-off is available for the same hotels in Guilin indicated for pickup.

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Duration

8 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup & drop–off

English–speaking guide

Transport by car, minibus or bus

Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group

Not included

Lunch

Admission ticket to Longji Rice Fields: US$ 10 per person

Vehicle fee (only applies to groups of 7+ people): US$ 7 per person

Transport to Jiulongwuhu in an electric sightseeing vehicle: ¥ 30 (US$ 4.21) per person

When to book?

You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Cits Guilin Corporate name: China International Travel Service Co, Ltd Registered Office: Nº8, NanHuan Road, GuiLin, China, Guilin, China Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 91450300198862174W Contact information Email: lucas@viajedechina.com Phone: +86 18677361606

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