Jinkeng Rice Terraces (Dazhai)

★ 4.9

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The most spectacular and large-scale section of the Longji terraces, famous for the 'Golden Buddha Peak'.

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💰 Cost $12

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Jinkeng is the home of the Red Yao people and offers the most dramatic mountain views in the Longji region. Unlike Ping'an, Jinkeng is a massive natural amphitheater of terraces that turn into a golden sea during the autumn harvest. It features a cable car that takes you to the highest point, providing a breathtaking perspective of the 'Dragon's Backbone'.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Guilin + 3h Bus to Dazhai

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Taxi Address

桂林市龙胜县龙脊镇大寨村

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💎 Insider Tips

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Take the cable car up to 'Golden Buddha Peak' (Jin Fo Ding) for the absolute best view of the terraces.
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Stay in a wooden guesthouse in Dazhai for an authentic Yao minority experience.
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The hike from Dazhai to Ping'an is long but offers the most varied scenery in the park.
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Visit in mid-May to see the 'mirrored' effect when the terraces are flooded with water.