Longsheng
Longji Terraced Fields
Situated northeast of Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region, 100km away from Guilin, the
Longji terraced fields is a fascinating scenic
spot for tourist. Being one of the 12 top class
scenic spots in Guangxi Province, the fields has
a history of 600 years, which were first constracted
in yuan dynasty and completed in early qing dynasty.
These fields are result of hundreds
of years wise management and hard work. The shinning
terraces lace the mountain slopes like silver
ribbons in spring. And summer breezes ripple the
surface of the paddies in great waves. In fall
layers of yellow crops make golden pagodas, and
in winter hosts white snow dragons are said to
make the terraces their home. The fields have
combined magnificence and elegance, and form some
of the finest scenery in China.
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