Longsheng Travel Guide

Basic information Phone area code: 0773 Travel complaints: 0773-7512502 Medical treatment Longsheng County People’s Hospital Address: 3 Chengshengyuan Road, Longsheng County Tel: 0773-7512324 Destination overview Destination sketch There are three towns in Longsheng County. There are 5 ethnic groups including […]

Basic information

Phone area code: 0773
Travel complaints: 0773-7512502

Medical treatment

Longsheng County People’s Hospital
Address: 3 Chengshengyuan Road, Longsheng County
Tel: 0773-7512324

Destination overview

Destination sketch

There are three towns in Longsheng County. There are 5 ethnic groups including Miao, Yao, Yi, Zhuang and Han. The total population is 167,000, of which 129,000 are ethnic minorities, accounting for 77% of the total population.

Beliefs and taboos

Except Hui Muslims, there are no specific religious beliefs of ethnic groups in Guangxi. In Zhuang, Yao, Yi, Miao and other ethnic minorities, you can also see rare signs of fetishism and witchcraft beliefs. Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, and Islam all have believers in Guangxi.

Culture

Some very long hair

Long Yao is famous for having the longest. Hair in the world. They never cut their hair. Instead they wrap the hair in a bun on top of their head in a style resembling an Indian turban.

Unique traditional style of houses

The built large from timber, the houses are regularly rectangular and three stories high, though in Ping’An many are four stories and relatively large. Each ascending floor is a little larger than the lower. The shingles, windows and beams are typical of other Chinese Building styles. In DaZhai, there are small dwellings that use the thick bark of trees as roof shingles.

Best Travel season

All the year round is suitable for travelling Longsheng.

Consumption level

Spending 1000, you can travel in Guangxi for half an month.

Practical information

Longsheng Tourism Bureau
Address: Longsheng Health Center opposite
Tel: 0773-7511562
Www.longstour.com

Intercity traffic

Long-distance bus

Longsheng County Bus Station
Address: Longsheng County Station Lane
Tel: 0773-7512161

Traffic in the city

Bus

From Longsheng County to Dazhai Village and Longji Scenic Area, there are shuttle buses and it is very convenient to visit the scenic spots.

Attractions

Longji Rice Terraces

A short hike through Ping’An to the summit takes about 2 hours to complete, depending on fitness. JinKeng is slightly larger but may take more time. It is possible to hike between Ping’An and DaZhai (JinKeng) in about 3 hours, Enquire about guides once at either of the villages. Longer hikes spanning more than one day are possible and will allow you to access more beautiful and less touristy areas of the mountain
Address: Pingxiang, Longsheng County, Guilin, Guangxi
Arrival method: starting from Guilin, you can go directly to Longji terraces, do not stay in Longsheng County. At Guilin Bus Terminal, take a car from Guilin to Longsheng, and go to Heping Township. The fare is 20 yuan. The journey takes about 2 hours. The driver sings and greets him at the Hepingxiang junction, and then they transfer to Longsheng to Longji terraced fields. Longsheng County has a Chinese bus shuttle to Longji Terraces, which costs 7 yuan and takes about 1 hour on the road.
Opening hours: open all day
Tickets: 80 yuan
Tel: 0773-7583088

Activity

Hot Spring

Longsheng Hot Spring

A naturally hot spring and spa. It is recommended that you visit in winter or spring.
Address: Short Creek Ridge, 32 kilometers northeast of Longsheng County
Arrival method: Longsheng Bus Station to Longsheng Hot Spring Shuttle, the fare is RMB 8 and the itinerary is about 40 minutes
Tel: 0773-7482241
Tickets: 128 yuan

Rafting

Yanmen Gorge Rafting
Address: Longsheng County Dwarf Ridge Hot Spring Scenic Area Tickets: 148 yuan
Tel: 0773-7482697

Hiking

There is some fabulous hiking to be done around the rice terraces, though finding your way when outside the signposted areas can be tricky at times; a local guide can lead the way for a small fee.
Around. There is a well sign-posted walk around Ping’An that takes you through Ping’An town itself, and up to both viewpoints – Viewpoint 1 (called Nine Dragons and Five Tigers) and Viewpoint 2 (Seven Stars with Moon), Both of which have spectacular views of the town and surrounding terraces. The route is well sign-posted (look for the stone-engraved maps about the place) with good paths; completing the full circuit takes about 1 – 1.5 hrs. The hike is Easier if you head through the village up to Viewpoint 2 then across the hills to Viewpoint 1 and back down rapidly to Ping’An.
Around Dazhai. It’s a quieter and more rural village then Ping’An. No cars in the village. There are 3 peaks to hike and also some small villages around. In the Village is also a Library building where they sometimes dancing ans music events and Also a School building where you can watch the pupils through the windows. No ATM in Dazhai – but you can change in Wisdom Inn money, also with credit card.
Ping’An to Zhongliu and Dazhai. The walk from Ping’An to Zhongliu takes approx 2 hours, from where it is another 2 hours to Dazhai. To Zhongliu Start by heading out from Ping’An up the hill to Viewpoint 1, then continue Over the back and along a dirt road. This will take you past a lake and through a lovely valley. (more instructions needed!

Food

The rice is stuffed inside the hollow core of a bamboo along with some meats, vegetables and spices. The bamboo tube is sealed and placed on the fire to cook. This is a popular traditional meal for the local people.

Accommodation

Although most tourists come here on a day trip, it is a very beautiful place worth staying for a night or two at either one of the villages. Ping’An is the more popular village with direct road access. The smaller, more remote villages require an additional hike on foot (locals offer to carry your bag for ¥20-25 depending on weight) and offer a more intimate experience. There are hotels and lodging with panoramic views of the rice terraces. When the terraces contain water, sunrises and sunsets can be mesmerising, making an overnight stay essential.

Shopping

Longsheng Orange, Tea Oil, Nanshan Apple, Longji Chili, Longji tea

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