Where did Longji terraced fields come from?

Located in Longji Mountain, Ping 'an Village, Longji Town, Longsheng County, Guangxi, 22 kilometers away from the county seat. It is 80 kilometers away from Guilin, located between 25 35' and 26 65438 north latitude.

The Nanling Mountains where Longsheng is located appeared primitive cultivated japonica rice 6000-12000 years ago, which is one of the birthplaces of artificially cultivated rice in the world. During the Qin and Han dynasties, Longsheng had formed a terraced farming method. Longsheng terraced fields were developed on a large scale in Tang and Song Dynasties, and basically reached the existing scale in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Longsheng terraced fields have a history of at least 2300 years, and are known as the hometown of terraced fields in the world.

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Matters needing attention in Longji terraced field tour:

1. In Longji Terrace Tourist Area, hiking is very popular with tourists. When you choose to find the scenic spots in the village on foot, you must remember to walk along the stone road, because there are relatively many forks in the road. If you really don't know, ask the farmers who work on the roadside, and they will give you enthusiastic advice.

2. When watching the performance in the stockade, be sure to ask if there is any charge.

Local people have the habit of leading tourists with backpacks, which is acceptable, but the price should be good. Generally 2 hours' journey1around 0 yuan or 20 yuan.

4. Best viewing location: The photos taken by Ping 'an Seven Stars Accompanied by the Moon and Dazhai Xishan Shaole Scenic Area are very beautiful, which is a good place for photographers.

5. About the climate of Longji terraced fields: The weather is changeable, and raincoats and winter clothes are essential.

6. The best time for sightseeing: the second half of April 15th of the lunar calendar and the second half of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The snow scene in Longji is also great, but the time of snow is uncertain, depending on luck. The hottest July in the scenic spot, with an average temperature of 28.3 degrees; The coldest month is 65438+ 10, with an average temperature of 7.9 degrees.