Pingan Village, Longji |
Pingan Village locates at the top of Longji terraces, 103 km away from Guilin. The altitude Longji terraces is from 300 to 1100 meters, with an area of 66 square km. The terraced rice fields, like ladders, wind from the bottom of the mountain to the top. It was first built during the Yuan Dynasty, these rice fields were built with the determination, sweat and blood of generations of people. It is a testimony to the ingenuity of agriculture in mountainous areas. These fields are often belt-shaped, narrow and long, most of which are only wide enough for two rows of crops. The largest patch is only one Mu, about 660 squre meters. The inhabitants in this region are all Zhuang Minority, still remain there is the exquisite Zhuang costume and ancient simple living customs.
Architectural Style
The village still maintains its traditional three storied wooden buildings with high foot railing style construction. The Pingan Village is surrounded by terraces and ecological forest. The environment is quiet and elegant with a mild climate of all the year round.
The Main Scenic Spots at Pingan Village
In spring it looks like silver ribbon, while in summer there are green way one after another, in autumn it looks like many golden towers, and in winter it is just like dragons playing in water. The different beauty in four seasons is attracted by the tourists, photographers and artists.
There are mainly two scenic spots. "Seven stars around the moon" locates at the No.2 viewing spot of Ping'an Village. The "Nine dragons and five tigers" locates at the No.1 viewing spot of Ping'an Village.
The two scenic spots are the best place to get a bird eye of the Longji terraces. They are the best places for photographers to take photos of Longji terraced fields and sunrise. The Longji terraces are worth recommending. |
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