Longji Zhuang Village – hidden Zhuang Ethnic Minority Village
Last Update: 5th October 2020
What is Longji Zhuang Village?
Longji Zhuang Village has the oldest, largest and most complete Zhuang stilted building complex in Guangxi. It features 5 old houses more than 100 years old. They are the typical Zhuang buildings. It is a quiet village in Longji Rice Terraces. You can experience the authentic tradition there.
What is Longji Zhuang Village?
Longji Zhuang Village has the oldest, largest and most complete Zhuang stilted building complex in Guangxi. It features 5 old houses more than 100 years old. They are the typical Zhuang buildings. It is a quiet village in Longji Rice Terraces. You can experience the authentic tradition there.
Longji Zhuang Village Fast Facts
- Chinese Name: Longji Guzhuangzhai (龙脊古壮寨)
- History: more than 400 years
- 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 Longji Zhuang Village during a Rice Terraces Tour?
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What to expect at the Longji Zhuang Village?
Home to Baiyizhuang Ethnic Minority for more than 400 years, Longji Zhuang Village is situated in Longji Zhuang Rice Terraces. It is the only one village there. As it is not popular among tourists, the traditional life and customs are well preserved from generation to generation.
Nowadays, there are 2 stone gates at the village. All people need to pass through the gates if they wan to to go out. The doors are carved with the figure of Guanyu. You may find more than 50 stone bridges around the village.
Some of them offer exquisite carvings of lotus, sword, Taichi and other patterns. The most precious is the carvings of three fishes on the wind and rain bridge. In the middle of the village is the Longquan Well. The mouth of the well is guarded by a stone dragon. Stone silk ball is one of the highlights there. Tens of tablets from the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912) to the Republic of China (1912 – 1949) tell the story of the old village.
On fine days, especially in autumn, clouds and the blue sky make for gorgeous background for the village. At night, the starry sky is a feast for eyes. The quiet village at night lets you medicate and leave the hustle and bustle city life behind.
Best time to visit the Longji Zhuang Village?
If you’d like to experience the local life there, the best time to visit is in the late afternoon and at night.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to the Longji Zhuang Village?
There is no direct bus to Longji 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 Longji Zhuang Village. Alternatively, you can rent a vehicle with up to 9 seats.
Additional Longji Zhuang Village?
- 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 Longji Zhuang Village on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Longji Zhuang Village, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.