The Longji Rice Terraces, also known as the Longsheng Rice Terraces, are a significant and alluring cultural landscape in Guilin, Guangxi, China. Created over 650 years ago during the Yuan and Ming dynasties, the terraces were designed to make optimum use of the scarce arable land and water resources in the mountainous region. Locally referred to as 'Longji Titian', which means Dragon's Backbone, the terraces wind from the foothills up along the hillsides, resembling a dragon's scales, while the summits mimic the backbone of the dragon. Covering an area of around 66 square kilometers, these terraces are built into the hillside that ranges from 200 meters to 1,100 meters in elevation. This marvelously constructed agricultural zone is famous for its scenic beauty, especially from late spring when the paddies are full of water, creating stunning reflections until mid-autumn when the terraces are awash with golden hues of the ripe rice. The terraces span across multiple villages with Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities, preserving traditional practices and way of life.
Even though the visit was in December, the rice terraces were still a pretty sight of brown and fields flooded with water. The reflection of the sky in the water was a unique sight. We hiked up the hi..
Guilin - ???? Longji Terrace.
This terrace is formed over 700 years of farming by the ???, resulting in this tiered setting that presents a different view in each season. They harvest only once a yea..
Breathtaking views, fresh air and wonderful culture!
Well worth the drive up from Guilin for a day trip! Spectacular scenery, you can either walk up to the top of the terrace or take a shuttle. I walked up through the minority village and it was genuine..
This trip is so shocking, so beautiful, I feel very satisfied, I will come back againThe tour guide was so professional, spoke so fluent and perfect English, the service was so special, thank you very..
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