
Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village
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Is Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village worth booking?
Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village is a 8-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $68 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $68 per person
• Visit one of the world’s largest rice terraces, Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces • Learn about Guilin’s unique Zhuang Ethnic minority culture • See the traditional wooden buildings in the village of Ping’an • Experience
What you get
- All government taxes
- Professional English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
- All admission tickets to sightseeing places
About this experience
• Visit one of the world’s largest rice terraces, Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces • Learn about Guilin’s unique Zhuang Ethnic minority culture • See the traditional wooden buildings in the village of Ping’an • Experienced English speaking tour guide. • Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
What's included
Included
- All government taxes
- Professional English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
- All admission tickets to sightseeing places
Not included
- Halal Meals
- Hotel accommodation
- Your personal expenses
- Gratuities to guide & driver (US$5 per person per day).
What you'll see and do
Ping'an Village
Ping’an Zhuang minority village is located high up in the mountains surrounded by spectacular Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces with about 80 Zhuang ethnic households. The village still maintains the traditional three storied wood buildings with hemp railing. Most of the buildings have a history of more than 100 years. Built largely from timber, the houses are typically rectangular and three stories high, with a high-foot railing style construction. The domestic animals live in the first level and the villagers live in the upper levels. The adorable village is stacked up in layers along the hillside. Stone paths and staircases twist in and out of buildings. Water flows everywhere in streams, rivulets, waterfalls, and channeled in bamboo pipes. The Zhuang people in Ping’an retain their ethnic features of costume and living customs. Men wear short gowns made of hand-loomed cloth; and women wear white shirts, black pants, and brightly colored cloth on their heads.
60 minutes here
Longji Rice Terraces
Dragon's Backbone in Chinese is Longji and the rice terraces covers over 16,000 acres, with their creation beginning during the Yuan Dynasty, the terraced fields were mostly built during the Ming Dynasty about 500 years ago. Longji literally means “Dragon’s Backbone” due to the fact that the rice terraces look just like a dragon’s scales, while the mountain’s summit resembles the backbone. Terracing the fields like this not only decreases the chances of erosion, it also helps hold water in place as rice requires a lot of water to grow. The terraced fields are built along the slope winding from the riverside up to the mountain top, the highest part being 880 meters in elevation while the lowest part is 380 meters. The coiling line that starts from the mountain foot up to the mountain top divides the mountain into layers of water glittering in the sun in spring, layers of green rice shoots in summer, layers of golden rice in fall, and layers of silvery frost in winter.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- IslamiChina Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
- Halal Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations.
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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
- $68 to $408
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village cost?
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Prices start at $68 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 Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village 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 Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village?
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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 Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village 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 Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village?
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Around 0 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 Guilin Day Trip: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ping'an Zhuang Ethnic Village 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 Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver, 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour, Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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