Dazhai Village is a traditional mountain village located within the Longji Rice
Terraces region of Guangxi, China. It is home to the Red Yao ethnic minority
and is well known for its dramatic high-altitude rice fields and strong farming
traditions.
Walking through Dazhai Village allows travelers to experience rural life shaped
by generations of terrace farming. The village sits higher than Ping’an Village,
offering wider views, quieter surroundings, and a deeper sense of isolation
from busy tourist areas.
For travelers, Dazhai Village offers a peaceful and authentic highland
experience, combining cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and rewarding
walking routes.
- 🏘️ Walk through traditional Red Yao 🏮 wooden houses 🪵
- ⛰️ Explore high-altitude rice 🌾 terrace viewpoints 🔭
- 👨🌾 Observe local farming 🚜 and daily village life 🧺
- 📸 Enjoy long-distance landscape 🖼️ photography 🌅
- 🥾 Experience quieter hiking 🧗 routes than Ping’an 🌲
- 🚌 From Guilin: Around 3 to 3.5 hours by bus 🚐 or private car 🏁
- 🚕 From Longsheng Town: About 1.5 hours ⏱️ by local transport 🚜
- 🛤️ Hiking trails connect Dazhai 🏠 with nearby viewpoints 🔭
- 👟 Prepare for uphill walking ⛰️ and uneven paths 🧗
- 💧 Carry water 🥤 and weather protection ☂️
- 🌅 Stay overnight for sunrise ☀️ and sunset views 🌇
- 🙏 Respect local customs 🧧 and farming areas 🌾
- 🕖 07:00 – Arrive at Dazhai 🏠 Village 📍
- 🕗 08:00 – Walk village paths 🛤️ and terrace trails 🌾
- 🕙 10:30 – Visit main viewpoints 🔭 to see the vistas 🖼️
- 🕐 13:00 – Lunch at a local 🍜 guesthouse 🥢
