Longji Rice Terraces: Longsheng County

A liitle over an hours drive from Guilin and you're in Longshen County, famous for its 'Dragon Back' rice fields. These terraced rice fields draping across the sloping mountainside are home to two minority groups the Zhuang and Yao who have lived and farmed here for over 600 years. The traditional wooden farm houses are neatly enclosed in the fields lnked by bridges and footpaths. Wandering around the small communities gives you an insight into the tradtional life of these colourful and friendly people. Some of the farmhouses have been converted into small guest houses and others operate small informal restuarants serving delicious home cooked meals using fresh local ingredients.

Free mountain spring water

Fresh passion fruit for sale

Cleaning the days catch

Traditional dress. 

Farm fresh

Long haired Red Yao Woman. Their hair is never cut.

Local craft by the Yao

Old house with traditional furnishings