Ping'an Village in the Longji Rice Terraces:

#tripplan 🌾 Ping'an Village on the Longji Rice Terraces: A Guide Ping'an Village is a picturesque village in the mountains of Guangxi Province, nestled among the famous Longji ("Dragon's Ridge") rice terraces. It is one of the most beautiful places in China, where the ancient traditions of the Zhuang people have been preserved in their original form, and the rice fields create breathtaking scenery. 🚄 How to get there On your own: Guangzhou South → Guilin West high-speed train (2 hours, ~140 RMB/20 USD) DiDi taxi to Ping An Parking Lot (2 hours, ~260 RMB/37 USD) ⚠️ Important: The village is pedestrianized! It's a 20-30-minute climb from the parking lot. Luggage porters are available (~50-100 RMB). 🏡 Where to stay: Floral Lux Hotel · Longji Jinglan Hotel (~100 USD/night): panoramic terrace views, breakfast, tea, workshops. Alternatives: local guesthouses (30-50 USD), hostels (15-25 USD). ⏰ How long do you need? 1 day: one viewpoint 2 days/1 night (optimal): two villages, sunsets/sunrises, cable car 3 days: all locations without rushing 🗺️ What to see 1. Classic route (3-5 hours): Ping'an → Nine Dragons & Five Tigers Viewpoint → Seven Stars With Moon → Ping'an. The main viewpoints with panoramic terrace views. 💡 Best time: April-May (water level), June-September (greenery), October (golden harvest). 2. Ancient Zhuang Village — an authentic Zhuang village with traditional houses (30-minute walk, free). 3. Huangluo Village — a village of long hair, where Yao women get their hair cut once in a lifetime. Hair length is up to 2 meters! (~80-100 yuan entrance fee). 4. Activities: traditional clothing rental, sandal weaving workshops, cooking lessons. 5. Cable car to the viewpoints (60-80 yuan). 🍜 What to try: Bamboo rice, local chicken, rice wine, butter tea. ⚠️ Useful Ticket: 80-100 RMB (valid for 2 days) What to bring: comfortable shoes, raincoat, cash, Power Bank Photos: sunrises/sunsets (6:00-7:00 and 18:00-19:00) Ping'an is a place where nature and man have created perfect harmony! 🌾✨ #longjiriceterraces #longji #china #placestochina #traveltochina #longji