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In October, everyone visiting the Longji Rice Terraces goes crazy taking photos in these 2 villages! Plus tips to avoid travel pitfalls

Who understands! The Longji Rice Terraces in October look like the "earth gilded in gold" welded right into the mountains! The rolling waves of rice change from lush green to golden yellow, and when the wind blows, it looks like thousands of golden ribbons fluttering. Every photo you take with your phone is wallpaper-worthy. But there’s no need to visit all three villages; mastering Jinkeng Village and Ping’an Village lets you capture the essence of the scenery! 1. The 2 core villages to explore: sunrise and night views without any missteps [Jinkeng Village: The king of shooting the "thousand-layer golden terraces"] As the largest village, its three viewing platforms fully showcase the "magnificence," each with a clear purpose and no detours: - Thousand-layer Ladder: The terrace lines look carefully outlined; close-up portraits here are stunning, and standing on the ridges feels like stepping on golden stairs. - Xishan Shaoyue: The highest "sunrise spot," where the morning sea of clouds wrapped in golden light flows over the terraces, with a view stretching all the way to the mountain’s end. - Jinfo Peak: A must for sunset! Take the cable car (round trip 100 yuan) straight to the top, watch the sunset dye the entire terrace warm orange, and even the curves of the ridges glow when viewed from above. Tips: Besides Jinfo Peak, the other two viewing platforms can be reached by taking a sightseeing bus from the main village to Tiantou Village, then walking 10-15 minutes; the path is not difficult. [Ping’an Village: lit up at night, with "stars and moon" by day] If you want to experience Zhuang ethnic culture plus terrace night views, this is the place to pick: - Daytime highlights: "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon" is a must-photograph landmark—7 small hills surround a paddy field, and at sunrise, golden light spills on the water, like stars fallen into the field; "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" shows grandeur, with terraces shaped like nine dragons and five tigers coiled in the mountains, making the sunset feel very imposing. - Don’t rush to leave at night: The terraces in the village light up, with golden ridges turning into glowing curves, echoing the lights of the stilted Zhuang houses in the distance, creating a fully immersive atmosphere. - Immersive experience: You can enter Ping’an Zhuang Village, watch locals weaving Zhuang brocade, drink homemade rice wine, and even join in harvesting in the fields, making the visit more memorable than just sightseeing. 2. Non-driving travel tips to avoid pitfalls: don’t wait for transport until you break down! Starting from Guilin, it’s just 2 steps to the villages, but during National Day and peak seasons, pay attention to these: 1. Guilin → Longsheng County: Go directly to Guilin Bus Station and take the bus, about 2 hours, with frequent departures so no need to book tickets in advance; remember to keep your ticket for inspection. 2. Longsheng County → Villages: This step is the most problematic! - First choice: Scenic area shuttle bus: Direct to Jinkeng or Ping’an Village, but it may be suspended during peak season, so always ask the driver before boarding, "Is the bus to XX village running today?" - Backup: Shared local cars: If the shuttle bus is suspended, find locals to share a car, but be sure to confirm with the driver "Where is the transfer point for XX village?" and "What’s the phone number of the next driver?" You can even ask the driver to wait 5 minutes at the transfer point to avoid awkward situations where no one picks you up. Key reminder: Don’t rely on luck for the whole trip; confirm each leg with the driver and keep their contact info—it’s more important than anything! 3. Final advice for visiting in October: Don’t miss the "golden period" when the rice is ripe! At this time, Longji is not just monotonous green but a "golden sea wave" from the foot to the top of the mountain. When the sun is good, even the rice ears on the ridges reflect light. Whether you’re shooting scenery or recording your trip, it will make your social media explode with likes.
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Posted: Oct 17, 2025
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