Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village worth booking?
Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village is a 9-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $100 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (21)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $100 per person
Immerse in one of China's most startling agricultural landscapes and discover the world of Chinese minorities on this 9-hour private trip to the Longji Rice Terraces. Visit Huangluo, the village where Yao women grow their hair to phenomenal lengths, and Ping'an Village, home to Zhuang and Yao people, and wander the rice terraces. Highlights: 1.Visit one of the world’s largest rice terraces. 2.Learn about Guilin’s unique minority culture. 3.See the traditional wooden buildings in the village of Ping’an. 4. All the tour can pick up at Guilin or Yangshuo hotel then drop off at Guilin/Yangshuo hotel or Guilin airport/train stations. 6. This tour more than 7 options can choose.
What you get
About this experience
Immerse in one of China's most startling agricultural landscapes and discover the world of Chinese minorities on this 9-hour private trip to the Longji Rice Terraces. Visit Huangluo, the village where Yao women grow their hair to phenomenal lengths, and Ping'an Village, home to Zhuang and Yao people, and wander the rice terraces. Highlights: 1.Visit one of the world’s largest rice terraces. 2.Learn about Guilin’s unique minority culture. 3.See the traditional wooden buildings in the village of Ping’an. 4. All the tour can pick up at Guilin or Yangshuo hotel then drop off at Guilin/Yangshuo hotel or Guilin airport/train stations. 6. This tour more than 7 options can choose.
What's included
Included
- The private car & private guide
- Longji terraces ticket( if the private-guided options selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- The other plus tour option with the tickets
Not included
- Food and drinks
- The self-guided option not included the entrance ticket
What you'll see and do
Guilin
Your private driver and personal guide will collect you from Guilin airport, Guilin railway station, or your hotel in Yangshuo or central Guilin, at 8:30am. From Guilin it's around two hours to Ping'an; from Yangshuo, it's a bit over an hour.
10 minutes here
Longji Rice Terraces
Your first stop is the 'Long Hair Village', Huangluo, where the Yao women grow their hair to spectacular lengths – some as long as 6.6 feet (2 meters)! Learn about Yao lifestyles here, before you journey up to Ping'an Village, set among the dazzling rice terraces of Longji, and still home to traditional wooden houses, where Zhuang and Yao minorities tend their fields as they have for centuries. Enjoy a traditional lunch in Ping'an (own expense) before your guide leads you through the rice terraces, telling the story of how these stunning landscapes were created over many centuries as the locals carved fields out of the vertiginous slopes of Longji. Soak up the lush scenery and relaxing atmosphere as you capture timeless shots.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Guilin
If you're returning to Guilin, you'll generally leave around 3:30pm (if you're staying in Yangshuo, you'll leave at 4:30pm), arriving back at your destination around 5:30pm.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Dazhai village with the cable
This tour just go with Dazhai village & Round way cable only, don't go to Ping'an village. The cable car tickets included the package tour. Dazhai village cable car: Offers the best way to have a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking rice terraces.It takes 18 minutes to finish the whole trip. Village & Cable car: After the Long hair village, you will heading to Dazhai village by car and then visit the terraces by round way cable car. Pickup included
Hiking from Ping'an to Zhuang
Will need 2hrs hiking, around 6km. Much shorter and easy than hiking to Dazhai village. Old Zhuang Village: Old Zhuang Village is the most traditional Zhuang minority village in Longsheng. Village & Hiking: After the Long hair village, you will heading to visit the Ping'an village by car then hiking to Old Zhuang village. Pickup included
Take a shuttle bus at Ping'an
Shuttle bus at Ping'an village: From Ping'an village car parking to “Nine Dragons and Five Tigers” Viewing Platform, 15 minutes driving each way. Village & Terraces & Shuttle: After visit the Long hair village, you will heading to Ping'an rice terraces and go up and down by shuttle bus for the tour. The Shuttle bus ticket: The round way shuttle bus ticket will be included in the tour package. Pickup included
Hiking at Dazhai Terraces
Dazhai village/Terraces: Dazhai village/Terraces have a much larger area put together of terraced paddy fields with more photogenic views. Duration: 3 hours Village & Hiking: After the Long hair village, you will heading to visit Dazhai terraces by car and then hiking around 3hrs there. Pickup included
With Self-guided day tour
About the Self-guided day tour: The tour package just with the private & Chinese speaking driver, Not included the tour guide and entrance tickets Duration: 7 hours About the pick up location: The tour will be picked up and dropped off at Guilin center. Pickup included
Hiking at Ping'an Terraces
Ping'an Zhuang Terraces: Pingan Rice Terraces across Pingan village and has a two scenic spots:Seven Stars with the Moon &Nine Dragons and Five Tigers Duration: 2 hours Village & Hiking : After the Long hair village, you will heading to visit Ping'an terraces by car and then hiking around 2hrs there. Hiking at Ping'an village: Hiking at Ping'an village--The best place to admire natural landscape and folk-custom of Chinese minorities Pickup included
Visit Ping'an & Dazhai by car
Ping'an & Dazhai : Ping'an Zhuang village and Dazhai Yao village--They are two famous viewing site of the Longji Terraced Field Scenic Area Duration: 3 hours: The Ping'an shuttle bus takes 15 minutes each way. The Dazhai cable car takes 20 minutes each way. Village & Ping'an & Dazhai : After the Long hair village, you will heading to visit the Ping'an village by shuttle bus and Dazhai village by cable car. The shuttle & cable : The shuttle & cable will be round way transfers and those transport tickets will be included in the tour package. 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
8 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unforgettable experience
Visiting the Longji Rice Terraces was absolutely fantastic. The views were stunning, and I truly enjoyed every moment of the trip. Peter, my tour guide and driver, was incredibly helpful, friendly, and professional throughout. He made the entire experience smooth, informative, and very comfortable. The visit to the Long Hair Village was amazing—such a beautiful and rich cultural experience. I was fascinated by the traditions and performances. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for something authentic and memorable
via Viator
Amazing Experience at Longji Terraces!
It was a wonderful trip to Longji Rice Terraces, highly recommend it! Communication with Mr. Andy was smooth and all was well described ahead of time. Our guide, Mr. Peter, arrived on time, and we felt comfortable and well taken care of the whole time. Always ready to help us and guide us during the tour with great knowledge and explanations, Mr. Peter was very accommodating of our schedule and pace. The terraces are just gorgeous, and we are glad we visited both sites, instead of picking only one of the villages. The cable car had great views and we both enjoyed it very much.
via Viator
Great experience.
Very nice experience. The guide showed us the best place for photos, explained a lot. It was a very positive atmosphere all the time.
via Tripadvisor
Great and fun trip!
We had such a great trip, where we saw people working in the beautiful rice terraces and hiked to Zhuang. It was a fun walk and a wonderful scenery. We also learned a bit about how the minority lives. After the hike, our guide took us to long hair village, and I was surprised of how interesting it was to see and discuss the traditions of the long hair women. During the trip we asked our guide for a good place to buy tea, so after the trip he took us to an amazing tea farm. It was also a really good experience. We had such a great day full of good memories.
via Tripadvisor
Relaxing day at Longji Rice Terraces!
We had a beautiful day with Andy our guide at Longji Rice Terraces! What an amazing landscape. All of the rice is already harvest at this time of the year, however, some of the terraces still have water in them and a beautiful golden color. It’s a perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature. Andy took us to a traditional bamboo rice and chicken restaurant in one of the villages, it was delicious! Then, after a nice walk Andy took us save and sound to our hotel.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $295
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- 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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Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village cost?
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Prices start at $100 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 Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 21 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 Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair 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 Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village?
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Around 7 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair 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 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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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.
What is included in Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village?
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Included: The private car & private guide; Longji terraces ticket( if the private-guided options selected); In-vehicle air conditioning; and The other plus tour option with the tickets. Not included: Food and drinks; and The self-guided option not included the entrance ticket. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 472 listed pickup locations in and around Guilin. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village 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 Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village?
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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 Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Guilin. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village?
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Across 21 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including Dazhai village with the cable, Hiking from Ping'an to Zhuang, Take a shuttle bus at Ping'an, Hiking at Dazhai Terraces. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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