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Beautiful, underrated, I should have stayed one more night. It was very easy to get around and the entire village at Ping'an has English and Chinese signage all on farming/hiking trails. I can't believe how empty the village is and part of me is concerned that not enough tourists are visiting even though I loved the serenity of it. Many stores/hotels were empty or closed, perhaps due to COVID-19.

We loved the Jinkeng terraces which you can view from Tiantou Zhai Village. They were superb and the walks to get there and back were very pleasant not only for the scenery but for the local life as well. It was very interesting to observe the rice farmers at work and also meet some of the local Yao people and try some traditional dishes such as bamboo rice. Even though we visited after the harvest, they were quite a sight to behold and I can only imagine how beautiful they must be at their fullest in summer or autumn at harvest time. We were there for two nights, but one full day and we thought that was enough, though you could stay a second day if you wanted to visit the terraces by Ping'an Village. The kids loved it though I would not recommend it to families with very young kids as there is quite a bit of climbing involved, sometimes following uneven steps and narrow passageways at a considerable height.

The rice fields scenic area is very relaxing and tranquil. We spend 3 days here and it was perfect for relaxing and taking a break from the cities. There are lovely walks you can do, as well as several view points to visit. One thing to note is that if you visit Longsheng rice fields you will need to pay entry since it is a scenic area. The hotel is located within the scenic area.

We had a great trip to Longshgeng. We love hiking and are nature lovers so it was the perfect place for us. The views from the scenic spots are spectacular and walking through the rice fields was just amazing. The accommodation we stayed at was perfect. The food was great and the staff was superb.

I took the cable car both directions, but then I walked up and down (different routes) . . all on the same day. Beautiful photos. I recommend you "dress up" in the traditional outfits at the top of the cable car, and have photos taken. If walking, follow the route for the "Golden Buddha" lookout. There are signposts almost everywhere along the route. The walk down to DaZhai is easy and picturesque.

Beautiful scenery. I did quite a lot of hiking during my time in the rice terraces and found the trails are not well marked and the tourist maps are not accurate. However, the local people are very friendly and will show you the correct trail to take.