1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver in Guilin, China
Guilin, China

1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver

Outty Ranking 71 4.9 · 11 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $79
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71/100

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4.9/5

Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver worth booking?

1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver is a 8-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $79 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (11)
Duration
8 hours
From
$79 per person

Visit the highlights of Guilin including the Longji rice terraces, Huangluo Long hair village and hiking/shuttle bus around the Ping'an village with this self-guided day tour from Guilin(We just provided the English speaking driver, no tour guide). You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel.

What you get

    About this experience

    Visit the highlights of Guilin including the Longji rice terraces, Huangluo Long hair village and hiking/shuttle bus around the Ping'an village with this self-guided day tour from Guilin(We just provided the English speaking driver, no tour guide). You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel.

    What's included

    Included

    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • The private car & private English speaking driver

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Guilin

      Today we will take you on the impressive Guilin Longsheng tour. Please get up early and have a big breakfast. Our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at 9am and transport you to the awe-inspiring Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces (aka Longji Terraces).

      10 minutes here

    2. Longji Rice Terraces

      After a two-hour drive we will reach the entrance for the Longji Terraces where you need purchase entrance tickets for the rice terraces in Ping'an Village and then also need about a 40-minute drive. This village has the most famous and beautiful rice terraces in Longji. The Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces is a splendid agricultural spectacle with a history of more than 650 years. The most eye-catching part of the terrace cluster is the Ping'an Village Rice Terrace, which was the earliest one discovered by tourists and photographers. Numerous narrow rice fields dug along the hill slopes form terraces connected by winding flagstone trails. There are viewing platforms for visitors to view the entire terrace fields built tier upon tier. While you are there you can also experience the minority Zhuang people's traditional way of life. It is quite interesting to help them in the fields, try on their bright-colored ethnical costumes, and visit their unique stilted houses.

      240 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Ping'an Village

      Upon arrival, our English spealking driver will take you to the village gate and you can stroll around on at the village where you can glimpse the local Zhuang peoples' unique wooden stilted houses and then you will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping'an Zhuang Village to reach the No.2. The walk up takes about 40 - 60 minutes. The No. 2 Viewing Platform(Seven stars with the Moon), has a fantastic spot for a bird's-eye view of the Longji Terraces beneath your feet and if you want to see more, you can continue your terrace exploration to the No.1 Viewing Platform(Nine dragon and five tigers, need 40-minute walk, but it's flat road, no steps.

      120 minutes here

    4. Guilin

      At the end of the Longji Terraces tour we will take you back to your hotel in Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping in our private car.

      10 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Departure from Xingping hotel

      Duration: 10 hours: Need 3hrs(160km) driving to Longji rice terraces tickets office. Pick up from Xingping hotel: Start the tour from Xingping hotel and drop off at Guilin airport/train station or Yangshuo hotel/Xingping hotel. Pickup included

    • Departure from Yangshuo hotel

      Duration: 9 hours: Need 2.5hrs(144km) driving to Longji rice terraces tickets office. Pick up from Yangshuo hotel: You will be picked up from Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at your Guilin/Yangshuo hotel. Pickup included

    • Departure from Guilin hotel

      Duration: 7 hours: Need 1.5hrs(80km) driving to Longji rice terraces tickets office. Pick up from Guilin hotel: Start the tour from Guilin hotel then drop off at Guilin hotel. Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    happychinatours

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Thomas_W · April 2026

    Amazing scenic hike

    Perfect balanced day. Smooth transport with pickup and drop off from our hotel in Guilin, excellent English speaking driver/guide, a stop off halfway at a tea plantation to pick some tea (this was a great experience) and learn about how the different types of Chinese tea are made, even getting to try a few. A quick stop off to walk through the Zhao village (this was long enough) and then the highlight of the day: a hike through the Ping'An village (where we also ate lunch at the end) and up through the Longji Rice Terraces. The hike is a loop taking about 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace with stops for photos. There are toilets on route and it is very well signposted. We appreciated being able to do the hike by ourselves without a guide. The views of the rice terraces are wonderful and the Ping'An village was so interesting to walk through. Highly recommend doing it this way. We also talked to some fellow European tourists there who had made their own way to the terraces (bus/taxi) and were stuck with no way of getting back to Guilin, so this highlighted the importance of booking a tour like this.

    via Viator

    Maria_F · September 2025

    Our driver and guide...

    Our driver and guide Colin was very kind to us. He took us to the rice terraces and upon returning to Guilin we also passed a tea plantation. Highly recommended to go spend the day.

    via Viator (translated)

    jeanmichel_p · August 2025

    An excursion that allows...

    An excursion that allows you to discover quite extraordinary landscapes, to do absolutely during a stay in Guilin

    via Viator (translated)

    Itxaso_E · August 2025

    100% recommend

    Buy this experience because it was in English. Completely worth it! Our guide Andy was so nice with us and showed us everything we had to see and also drove us to a typical restaurant on our way back. Even if it was so crowded, he made the tour in the opposite direction of the rest of the tourists so it was almost empty (perfect photos).

    via Viator

    KimWC76 · July 2025

    An enchanted day

    Everything went as planned. The driver was very punctual at all stages of the program. For an extra cost quite justified, we attended the show of women with long hair, the guide accompanied us to the entrance of the theater and looked for us at the exit. We ate in a restaurant serving a traditional dish (bamboo chicken is served unexpectedly for Europeans). After the meal, we reached the end of the car-accessible road and enjoyed the shuttle (for an extra fee justified) to the very top of the rice terraces (otherwise you can walk up there in intense heat). The descent is done downhill for about 2km through the village of 700 inhabitants. The guide, in good English, provided us with all the information and answered our many questions, he was attentive and considerate. On the way back (offered graciously by the guide), we were able to discover a tea plantation, the picking of leaves, the way they are worked and tasted many of their variety depending on the fermentation of the leaves and the mixtures made (we loved lychee tea). We returned to the hotel comfortably and dazzled by this fantastic day. Thank you very much.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $79 to $314
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by happychinatours, who run 442 experiences we rank across 12 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 47.4.

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    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
    Review evidence (18% weight)47
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)64
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.

    How much does 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver cost?

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    Prices start at $79 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Guilin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Guilin is not rushed.

    Is 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Guilin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Guilin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Guilin and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Guilin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Guilin?

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    On Outty we rank every Guilin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour, Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour, 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Guilin?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Guilin?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    What is included in 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver?

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    Included: In-vehicle air conditioning; and The private car & private English speaking driver. Not included: Lunch; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 522 listed pickup locations in and around Guilin. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver offered in?

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    It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver?

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    Across 11 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Departure from Xingping hotel, Departure from Yangshuo hotel, Departure from Guilin hotel. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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