Longsheng
Longji Rice Terraces
Located on Longji Mountain,
Pingan Village, Guangxi Longsheng Autonomous
Region, 80 km away from Guilin, the Longji
Terrace Field is a fascinating scenic spot
for tourists. It is also known as "Longsheng
Terrace Field".
According to the historical
records, the fields were first constructed
in the Yuan Dynasty and completed in the
early Qing Dynasty, having a history of
nearly 700 years. It is said that the Zhuang
people here migrated from the seaside of
Shandong Province to avoid wars in the Song
Dynasty. In order to commemorate the sea,
they continue to wear blue and white ribbons
as their headdresses.
Situated 27 km from Long Sheng
County and 80 km from downtown Guilin, the
Longji Terrace Field covers an area of 66
square km. The altitudes of the terraces
vary with the differing grades of the slopes,
with the steepest slope standing at an angle
of 50??. Although there are terraces everywhere
amongst the mountainous areas of South China,
it is extremely rare to see a terrace as
big as the Longji Terrace Field. The Longji
Terrace Field has its own unique natural
flora/fauna and represents the abundant
culture of Zhuang and Yao People. It is
regarded as a precious cultural relic for
these minority people and is considered
an outstanding scenic spot in the world.
There are Zhuang and Yao
People living in the area of the Longji
Terrace Field. You can see well-preserved
dresses and the folk dancing of the Zhuang
People, as well as experience their ethnic
songs and living styles.
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