This full day bus tour will take you to view the splendid natural scenes of Dragon Backbone’s Rice Terraces (Longji Rice Terraces, so called because the irrigated hillsides resemble the scaly back of a dragon) – a masterpiece of nature and wisdom of ancient people, and have a unique cultural experience of local minority’s genuine folk life.
Pick up from your hotel, then drive to Longsheng County (approx. 2-3 hours driving) and visit the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, also called Longji Rice Terraces - the culmination of both the profound wisdom and strenuous labour of the Zhuang people. The Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces is a beautiful natural picture and has seasonal variations in appearance. It is the most amazing terrace in China. Hike up the hill to the best viewpoint.
Later enjoy a lunch at local farmer restaurant. And continue to visit the Ping’an Minority Village and have a glimpse of genuine folk life and culture of the local minority, listen to the melodious folk music, see their unique and colourful clothing, see their weaving and embroidering art and enjoy the playful folk dances. As you immerse yourself in the dreamy, tranquil atmosphere of the sloped rice cultures, you will forget the stress and worries of urban life.
After the full day sightseeing, transfer back and drop off at your hotel.
Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up.
Duration: 8 hours.
Start/opening time: At 7:30am.
End/closing time: At 3:30pm.
Languages: English.