NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsLongji Rice Terraces
Guangxi · China
The Longji Rice Fields, also known as the Longji Rice Terraces, are a stunning agricultural marvel located in Guangxi, China. These terraces, carved into the hillsides over 600 years ago, resemble a giant dragon's backbone, especially when the fields are filled with water. Visitors are captivated by the ever-changing beauty of the terraces, which offer breathtaking views year-round, from lush green paddies in summer to golden harvests in autumn, and even snow-covered landscapes in winter. The area is also home to the Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities, offering a rich cultural experience alongside its natural beauty.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Longji Rice Terraces
Welcome, fellow travelers and seekers of historical depth, to the Longji Rice Terraces, a landscape that is as much a testament to human endurance as it is to natural beauty. The name Longji, which transliterates to Dragons…
Listen in the app2The Dazhai Ascent — Yao Cultural Heart
As we move away from the bus terminal and begin the steady hike upward toward Dazhai village, you are entering the cultural heart of the Red Yao people. This community has lived in these mountains for centuries, developing a…
Listen in the app3Viewpoint One — Music from Paradise
We have reached Viewpoint One, often referred to in local lore as the Music from Paradise. Standing here, at one of the highest accessible points in the Jinkeng area, the vista opens up in a way that defies simple description. …
Listen in the app4The Golden Path — Immersion in the Fields
Now, we step off the main stone path and onto the narrow ridges of the terraces themselves. This is the 'Golden Path,' where you can truly appreciate the intimacy of the rice-growing process. …
Listen in the app5Multi-layer Skyscraper — Vertical Grandeur
We have arrived at Viewpoint Two, the 'Multi-layer Skyscraper.' The name is an apt metaphor for the vertical scale of the terraces here. Looking down the slope, you can count dozens of levels that drop away with dizzying…
Listen in the app6The Village Hearth — Culinary Traditions
Descending back into the periphery of Jinkeng village, we stop at a traditional wooden inn to explore the sensory rewards of the Longji harvest. The air here is thick with the aroma of woodsmoke and roasting meat. …
Listen in the app7Final Reflections — The Enduring Backbone
As we reach the conclusion of our journey and return to the Dazhai parking area, take one last look up at the towering slopes. The Dragon's Backbone remains as it has for centuries—undisturbed by the passage of time, yet…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Longji Rice Terraces concludes here, but the impressions of this 'real life painting' will undoubtedly endure. We have walked through seven hundred years of history, feeling the pulse of the earth through…
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What is Longji Rice Terraces?
Longji Rice Terraces is a place in Guangxi · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7707, 110.1331 |
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