Longji Terrace to Li River: Hike the Trail, Live the Culture
"Golden terraces wait for no one—September and October are Guilin’s finest." We only go when it’s just right. It is not famous for its height or various type of routes, but the landscape is worthy of all your time. 
Li River is one of the Top 10 hiking routes in China. We designed the route not only for hiking the amazing place, but also experience the custom and culture of ethnic minorities in Guangxi Provience. Also only in this seaon, you can enjoy the golden terraces.
Highlights:
The Longji Rice Terraces are among some of the most iconic locations in Guangxi province, along with the karst hills and Lijiang river in Yangshuo. Hiking there is not just a great way to appreciate the breathtaking terraced fields, but also perfect opportunity to experience ethnic folk culture of Zhuang and Yao people in and around their local villages. We are in the middle of the rice harvest season, when the terraces shine golden-brown. It’s really worth going there!
Lijiang River Line is in close contact with the breathtaking landscape of the Li River. The entire line is recommended as one of the Top 10 hiking lines in China. And we will take the most beautiful 20 km of it! Prepare a 20 RMB note – you will need it at the end of this hike!
Yulong River, also called Little Lijiang River, has clear waters and a beautiful environment. It is the essence of Yangshuo’s landscape! After a short drive with the scooter, we will enter bamboo rafts and drift along with the water flow. There are thousands of mountains on both sides – a feast for the eyes.
5 Days Trip Information:
Date: Sep.27th - Oct.1st
(This trip is also available as a private tour. Feel free to leave messages.)
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Arrive in Guilin - Longji Terrace (Accommodation)
Arrival Day Brief：Gather in Guilin and transfer to Pingan village, Longji Terrace. We will stay one night in the Zhuang houses with all wooden structure. At the same time, we can explore the local culture and feel the Zhuang customs as well; Also enjoy the landscape of terraced fields in different shapes from two different viewing decks.
The flight info for reference:
You can choose a flight before 11:30am landing in Guilin.
We pick you up at the airport. The more details will discuss in the group when we confirmt the trip. Also, if you go there by train, we can pick you up first. Then the train is no more late than 10:00am.
After picking up all people at the airport and then we are towards to Longji terrance. The driving hour is about 2 hours. We check in first and we arrive there around 14:30h. (If we need a lunch, we will grab some fast food. The leader will arrange it depending on the situation and hikers.)
15:30h. We walk around terrance and enjoy the sunset.
19:00h. Dinner time at local place (local food)
Accommodation reference: Pingan old village (Longji terrace landscape)
Day 2 : Pingan Village - Dazhai - Tianti - Damen - Yangshuo
Brief: today we will hike 12 kilometers. We start to hike from Dazhai after 40 mins driving. The total ascent is around 400 meters. You can enjoy the terrace view from different angles. Especially when we arrive at the viewing deck, 360 degree view of the whole village is in front of you. After hiking, we are towards to Yangshuo. We will hang around there and find yummy food.
07.00. Breakfast at the accommodation.
08.00.Check out and towards to Dazhai village to hike. (Take your daily backpage and your luggages will keep in the vehicle.)
08.40. Arrive the hiking village and beginning of hike.
12.00. Lunch break. (We will have a simple lunch near there.) Then, we are towards another view platform.
(Note: The plan is going down the hill by cable car to enjoy the entire view.)
16.00. End of hike and towards to Yangshuo.
19.00. Arrive at Yangshuo. (Dinner could be at the local accommodation or Yangshuo West street. It depents the time. Leader will decided it.)
Hike info:
Distance : 12 kilometers
Complete the Time : 6 hours
Total Ascent: 400m
Dive to Yangshuo: 2.5 hours
Accommodation : Yangshuo Village Inn at Yulong River
Day 3 : Big Day - Li River Trekking (20km)
Brief: It is a long journey day. The symbol “——“ is cement road and we start the hike at Daqiaotou (大桥头) which is the left point in the map; the symbol "...." is hiking trail. We will stop at the Lengshui docks to have a break. Then crossing a river by boat, and we hike at the other side of mountain and towards to our destination - Xingping old village. We will hang around at the village. If you still have enough energy to climb the Laozhai Mountain, you will enjoy the first bay of Li River.
07.00h: Get up and have a breakfast (included).
07.30h: Set out for the Li River.
08.30h: Start to hike; We will see the reflection of Huangbutan which is the 20RMB background.
12.00h: Lunch break to enjoy the river view.
(You need to prepare some snacks by yourself. The place is not easy to find food. We will offer some waters and fruits.)
13.00h. Set out again to walk along with the Li River. (You could have an option to take a transportation if your feel too tired.)
16:00h. we will arrive at Xingping Ancient Town which is the 20 RMB front background. Take a group photo there. If you still have enough energy to climb the Laozhai Mountain enjoying the first bay of Li River.
19:00h. Arrived back Yangshuo and group dinner together.
Hike info:
Distance : 20 kilometers
Complete the Time : 7-8 hours
Accommodation : Yangshuo Village Inn at Yulong River
Day 4 : Bamboo rafting on Yulong River
Brief: From Yulong river, we enjoy 40-60 minutes rafting on the river. (Only professional laborers are allowed to do the Bamboo raft.) After this experience, we move to Guilin directly. The rest of time you can enjoy some great landscape and culture there by yourself.
08.00h. Breakfast.
09.00h. Arrive at bamboo rafting place.
11.30h. Check out and move to Guilin. (The driving hour is around 2 hours.)
Lunch together in Yangshuo or in Guilin.
After checking in, you are free.
Accommodation reference: Guilin city center hotel (Guilin two rivers and four lakes chain)
Day 5: Guilin visiting by yourself
Breakfast is included.
We can arrange once time airport drop-off freely. It depents on majority people's schequle. We can discust it when the trip is confirmed.
5 Days Trip Information:
Date: Sep.27th - Oct.1st
Price: CNY4185/person
For this trip: Over 6 people, our leader will follow the trip. Less than 6 hikers, we only offer the local leader who speaks fluent English.
Includes:
- Leaders: The local guide who speaks fluent English and cooperated with us few times. The most important thing is that we got a quite nice feedback. He is good at serving foreigners.
- Transportation during trip in hiking;
- Transportation pickup and drop off;
- Tickets include Longji Rice Terraces (one-way cable car),Lengshui ferry ticket, Bamboo rafting tickets.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (4days breakfast, 3days dinner, 2 days lunch and some snacks during the hike);
- 4 nights 5 dyas accommodations listed in the itinerary;
- 5 days Insurance.
- Subsidies: Meals and accommodation subsidies for the driver and guide.
Excludes:
- Transportation to and from Guilin.
- Personal expenses.
- Single room supplement (If you want to stay by yourself, single room occupancy is 700RMB.)
Note:
- The more earlier hikers confirm the trip, the more earlier we will arragen the trip. When you register the trip, we do hope that you are 99% committed to join this event.
- When we confirm the trip, then you can prepare your flight.
- The expected comfirmation date is Aug.31st.
- Pay 50% payment after we confrm the trip (the expected date is Sep.14th). The rest of fee will be paid 7 days before deparute.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
Any cancellation received after September 14th: 50% of deposit will be charged to cover the fix costs; The other 50% of the deposit will be transferred back to you.
Cancellation received after September 24th: 0% of refund.
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