Major city · China
Longsheng
Spend a half‑day for the terraces or stay 1–2 nights for sunrise hikes; reach by 2 h bus from Guilin, then 1 h local bus to villages.
Longsheng is a small town that serves as the gateway to the Longji rice terraces. A day trip from Guilin covers the main viewpoints, but an overnight stay lets you catch sunrise and explore the remote villages at a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Winter snow may limit access (check)
- Airport
- KWL
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Longsheng110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Longsheng, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for slippery mountain paths after rain and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stations.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKWL Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (About 2 h by bus to Longsheng).
- Getting aroundTake a direct bus from Guilin railway station (¥40 (≈ US$6), departures 08:30/14:00) to Longsheng (≈2 h).Take a direct bus from Guilin railway station (¥40 (≈ US$6), departures 8:30 AM/2:00 PM) to Longsheng (≈2 h).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KWL Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (About 2 h by bus to Longsheng)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Longsheng: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take a direct bus from Guilin railway station (¥40, departures 08:30/14:00) to Longsheng (≈2 h). From Longsheng, local buses (≈¥40) run to Ping'An or Dazhai (≈1 h). In villages, hire a minibus, gondola (Dazhai) or walk; backpack carriers cost ¥20–25.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guilin
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Direct bus from Guilin railway station, about 2 h
Base city for further travel; good for a day before or after terraces.
Sanjiang
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Frequent buses from Longsheng, about 2 h
Gateway to Dong minority sites like Chengyang wind‑and‑rain bridge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Li Qing Hotel
Ping'An village, ¥120–150, air‑con, free Wi‑Fi
Baike Hotel
Ping'An, convenient location, English‑speaking staff, can arrange ¥50 shuttle from Guilin
Riverside GH
Longsheng town, English‑run guesthouse, contact for price
Wisdom Inn
Dazhai village, ¥280–380, family‑run, English‑speaking, can book direct bus from Guilin
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥120–250 (≈ US$17–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥500 |
| Longji terrace ticket2 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥160 |
| Local bus Guilin → Longsheng (round trip)2 × CN¥40 · check | CN¥80 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × CN¥2,500 · check | CN¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥610 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥3,355 per person per day, bed included | CN¥6,710≈ US$950 |
Typical price range for Ping'An hotels
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Longji terrace entry | ¥80 (≈ US$12) (students ¥40 (≈ US$6)) |
| Local bus Guilin → Longsheng | ¥40 (≈ US$6) |
| Private shuttle Guilin → Longsheng | ¥350 (≈ US$50) |
| Backpack carrier (per bag) | ¥20–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last local bus leaves before sunset; night travel on mountain roads is unsafe.
- Terrace ticket office charges ¥80 (≈ US$12) (students ¥40 (≈ US$6)).
- Villagers have protested water‑flooding policy; occasional delays possible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Longsheng. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Winter snow may limit access (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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