Jinzhu Zhuang Village
Last Update: 5th October 2020
What is the Jinzhu Zhuang Village?
Compared to Ping An Village and Dazhai Village in Longji Rice Terraces, Jinzhu Zhuang Village is the least popular. Therefore, the traditions and customs of Zhuang People are better preserved there to some extent.
Jinzhu Zhuang Village Fast Facts
  • Chinese Name: Jinzhu zhuangzhai (金竹壮寨)
  • Area: 5 hectares
  • Things to do there: Photography, Hiking, Adventure, Culture
  • Who visits: Photographers, Nature Lovers, Adventure Enthusiasts, Culture Lovers
  • Time required: 1 – 2 hours
Interested in visiting the Jinzhu Zhuang Village on a Rice Terraces Tour?
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What to expect at the Jinzhu Zhuang Village 

Jinzhu Zhuang Village is named after the golden bamboo forest before the village. Jinzhu means the golden bamboo in English. The stilted houses are well-preserved there. You’ll find the wooden totem of Moyi King of Zhuang People which is hanged in an old tree in the village, old village gate, old wells and cedars. Exhibits in the national cultural museum tell you some of the interesting and distinctive culture of the village.

You may appreciate the different dancing show. Local ladies wear a straw mask and tie straw skirt around the waist to present the baptism dance in ancient times which was performed at the adult ceremony for Zhuang girls. Shoulder Pole Dance demonstrates the procedures from transplanting rice seedlings, harvesting the ripe rice, to threshing and thrashing the rice. At the dancing and singing square, villagers also present the Shigong Ritual Dance, one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony and interesting game of throwing the silk ball.

 

If you are lucky enough, you’ll see local men villagers building the stilted house through the traditional way with wood in the village. Although no iron nail is employed in the construction, the house still stands firmly on the ground. In addition, you can also try watery wine, local cooked bamboo chicken, bamboo rice and green vegetables in the village.

Best time to visit the Jinzhu Zhuang Village

The best time to visit Jinzhu Zhuang Village is in the morning.

 

The best months to visit are from April to October.

How to get to the Jinzhu Zhuang Village
There is no direct bus to Jinzhu Zhuang Village from Guilin or Yangshuo. You could take a bus to Longsheng County and then transfer to a direct bus to the Longji Rice Terraces and then take a shuttle bus to Jinzhu Zhuang Village. Alternatively, you can rent a vehicle with up to 9 seats.
Additional Jinzhu Zhuang Village Advice
  • Opening hours: 24 hours.
  • As it is located in Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area, you’d need to pay for the entrance pricing to the area.
  • As at 5th October 2020, the entrance pricing to the terraces (excluding the shuttle bus in the area) is 80 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) are free of charge; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.4m tall (1.4m tall not included) are charged 40 CNY per person.
  • As at 5th October 2020, the entrance ticket for the one-way shuttle bus in the Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area is 20 CNY per person; the entrance ticket for the round-trip shuttle bus in the Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area is 40 CNY per person
  • For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
  • Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
  • Please take enough clothes with you if you are planning to visit in winter as it is colder than Guilin.
  • Please take an umbrella with you in case it is rainy there.
Interested in visiting the Jinzhu Zhuang Village on a tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Jinzhu Zhuang Village, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.