Tour pelos campos de arroz em socalcos de Longji e vilarejos de minorias

Due to a ten-minute delay, Tour Guide Zeng and Driver Sister Zhen were already waiting in the lobby, and they showed no signs of displeasure. Driver Sister Zhen was also our driver for the Yangshuo trip the day before. Tour Guide Zeng, a working mother, shared some local insights about Guilin this year, such as the situation during heavy rain and flooding. Having grown up in a rural area, she also told us interesting anecdotes about attending market fairs and helping with manual passion fruit seeding. The two-hour drive first took us to the Longji Terraces, passing through villages of the Sanxing minority groups. We enjoyed a fresh and delicious home-cooked meal at one of their family-run restaurants. The auntie first served a pot of fig and ginger tea. We ordered Longji river fish, bamboo rice, freshly picked stir-fried chives with eggs, braised homemade tofu, and a small portion of fresh bamboo shoots – it was incredibly delicious! They also had homemade rice wines, including glutinous rice wine, wild bayberry wine, passion fruit wine, and wild grape wine. To my surprise, the auntie offered me two sips of each variety to try first, so I could order a full glass of my favorite. Although the place was simple and lacked elaborate decorations, and we had to get our own water, bowls, and chopsticks because the auntie was too busy cooking, it was a place filled with kindness. After eating and drinking our fill, we set off for the mountaintop. Along the way, the guide meticulously introduced various flowers, fruits, and plants we saw. The villagers greeted the guide warmly, exchanging a few words. This trek covered 7.5 kilometers, crossing several hills, passing the Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon viewpoint, and finally reaching the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers viewpoint, from where we took an electric cart back to the parking lot at the foot of the mountain for our return journey. Honestly, I initially didn't realize that we would be climbing several hundred meters to the mountaintop, trekking 7.5 kilometers across several hills, especially with the weather being sunny, drizzly, and sometimes heavily rainy that day. Moreover, I hadn't anticipated a hike, so I wasn't lightly equipped. Although this journey was a bit strenuous, it was absolutely fun and enriching. I've seen terraced fields many times on TV and in pictures, but experiencing them firsthand this time was fascinating. Located amidst high mountains, and after the rain, the air was incredibly fresh. Occasionally, mountain winds brought large clouds, creating a unique and atmospheric experience.

We were pleasantly surprised by the day. We immediately connected with William, our guide, who explained a lot about the villages we visited and Chinese culture. The hike is short, and we highly recommend eating at the farm suggested by the guide, where you'll prepare rice cooked over a fire inside a bamboo log.

We really had fun with our tour guide. Lele is very friendly and knows a lot about the place. We learned a lot and certainly had so much fun. The car we used was very clean and we had free water bottles. It was such a nice experience, definitely recommend!!

Our tour guide, Lily, was professional and courteous, explaining everything attentively along the way and providing us with local information. She allowed me to experience the cultural landscape of Guangxi, and I'm very glad I joined this package tour. The driver's skills were also excellent, highly recommended! Of course, the scenery was beautiful too! The living areas of the ethnic minorities were also a real eye-opener.

FABULOUS excursion with Frank, a true professional who understood our needs and made sure things ran smoothly without us worrying about the details. He was friendly and considerate in thought and action. Speaks English and shares many interesting facts and anecdotes. He also advised us on the Longji River cruise which was an an excellent recommendation to view the limestone mountains.

I really appreciated our tour guide Lily. She was very informative and the driver was really efficient too. The route we took was super stunning and the whole day was perfect thanks to Lily!

Thanks to tour guide Eason for the detailed explanation, and to Master Deng for his steady driving and punctual pick-up and drop-off. Coupled with good weather, we had a very rewarding experience. It would be even better if the price included lunch.

导游蔡司（Chase）耐心且知识渊博，全程陪伴我们，毫无怨言。与他交谈非常愉快，他的英语很棒，强烈推荐给所有在桂林的英语游客。

Beautiful tour, perfectly organized. Liping, a knowledgeable, kind, and friendly guide. Impeccable, calm, and competent driver! Exquisite lunch.

非常好的体验，导游凌鹏非常友善。