Guilin Longji Terraced Fields Guide | Step into a Utopian Oil Painting

| Step into a utopian oil painting. Summer vacation is hot and crowded, looking for a place to unwind? Longji Terraced Fields in Guilin is the perfect spot! The scenery changes with the seasons. From July to August, the newly planted terraces look like nature's overturned palette🎨—breathtaking without filters, a true healing paradise✨ 🌈 Unique Experiences ✅ July - August: The freshly planted terraces filled with water resemble silver mirrors reflecting blue skies and green mountains. Morning mist adds a fairy-tale vibe, perfect for photography. Don’t miss the Longji Clothes-Drying Festival at month-end, featuring colorful ethnic costumes and dances📷 Time it right! ✅ October: Golden ripe rice covers the mountains. Stroll along the ridges and capture stunning "magnificent landscapes" shots, with the breeze carrying the scent of rice🌾 🚗 Must-Know Before You Go 🎫 Ticket: ¥80/person, covering 4 terraced areas—great value! 🚌 Transportation: • Self-drive: Though distant from Yangshuo, the highway offers spectacular views—roads cutting through towering peaks, revealing the romantic blues of mountains💙 • Public transport: Take a shuttle from downtown Guilin, then transfer to a connecting bus—hassle-free with scenic routes. 🍜 Food & Stay Guide 🍚 What to eat: Must-try bamboo rice! Sticky rice with cured meat steamed in fresh bamboo, bursting with earthy flavors🌿 Also try stir-fried sour bamboo with cured meat and Longji rice wine—authentic and appetizing. Local farmhouse restaurants won’t disappoint! 🏠 Where to stay: Unique homestays near the terraces! Wooden stilt houses offer terrace views right from your window. Fall asleep to crickets and wake to mist and birdsong🌙 For ethnic vibes, choose Yao or Zhuang village homestays—hosts might even teach you folk songs! 🌟 Pro Tips ✔️ Best seasons: Early June (water-filled terraces) and late September (golden rice). Mark your calendars for a repeat visit! ✔️ Photos can’t capture the terraces’ grandeur—experience the "poetry of landscapes" in person🌄 ✔️ Skip heels for terrace hikes—opt for sneakers/flats for comfort. 💖 Longji Terraced Fields reveal Guilin’s true soul! Whether you seek relaxation, photos, or cultural immersion, it delivers. Follow this guide for a stress-free, fun trip. Tag your travel buddy and book on Trip.com to step into this living oil painting🎈