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Longji Terrace / 龙脊梯田

Longji Terrace / 龙脊梯田

Guilin

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Longji Terrace / 龙脊梯田

Longji Terrace / 龙脊梯田
The Longji terrace fields date from the Ming Dynasty, about 500 years ago. Winding from the base up to the top, it divides the mountain into layers. Sights alter here as the season changes: water glittering in the sun in spring, green rice shoots in summer, golden rice in fall and silvery frost in winter. It is advised to stay overnight so that you can see the sunrise and sunset, which should not be missed.

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  • addressLongsheng County, Guilin
  • moreInfoThe terrace has 3 entrances in Ping'an Village, Longji Village and Dazhai Village, all can be reached by buses from city centre. If you plan to get back to the city the same day, it is advice to take the bus defore 15h30.
  • openingHours24/7
  • phone+86 773 280 0315

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