Terrace is a kind of field which is built along the contour line in the hillside. It is an effective measure to prevent soil and water loss in sloping farmland. Longji terrace scenic area is located in Heping county of Longsheng ethnic autonomous county of Guilin city. It covers an area of 70.1 square kilometers and is 75 kilometers away from Guilin. Longji terrace, built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the early Qing dynasty, has a long history and splendid national culture. It is honored as the “top of the terrace landscape” in the world due to its magnificent scale.
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When is the best time to visit?
The best time to visit Longji Terraced Fields is in half a month after April 15 of the lunar calendar when the terraced fields start to fill the water for rice planting, and half a month after the Mid-Autumn festival also is the best time when the rice ripe. The snow scene of dragon ridge is also great, but the timing of the snow varies. The hottest month is July here with an average temperature of 28.3 degrees; The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 7.9 degrees. And if you want to take part in some featured minority activities, you can visit here at the lunar June 6 when the drying clothes festival is held.
Tips: Visitors had better avoid the official holiday in China, because many Chinese citizens choose to travel on official holidays to ease the pressure of their work. As a result, many Chinese tourist attractions are overcrowded and traffic jams are common. Therefore, visiting China at this time will bring tourists a less pleasant travel experience.
Official Holidays in China
Chinese New Year | Around January or February |
Winter vacation | January-February |
Labor Day | May1st -3rd |
Summer vacation(for students) | July-August31st |
Mid-Autumn Festival | Around mid-September |
National Day | October 1st-7th |
How to get to the Longji Terraced Fields?
From Guilin to Longji Terraced Fields
From Yangshuo to Longji Terraced Fields
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