Guilin Winter Luxury Trip Day 3 (Part 2 - Local Day Tour: Huangluo Red Yao Village, Jinkeng Dazhai Cableway, Jinfo Peak)

After the driver from Yangshuo dropped us off in Guilin, we switched to another car driven by a driver who also served as our guide, and began our local day tour. After picking up the other group members, we set off for Longsheng. The journey to Longsheng involved going up and down the mountains with many winding roads. Although I was a bit sleepy from waking up early, I couldn't relax and kept my eyes on the road, fearing an accident if I let my guard down. Fortunately, the driver-guide was familiar with the mountain roads and drove skillfully. After more than two hours of careful driving, we arrived at our first stop — Huangluo Red Yao Village. Huangluo Red Yao Village is known for its long-haired women, with the longest hair reaching two to three meters. To learn about their hair care secrets, we visited the technology building where the staff provided detailed explanations, broadening our knowledge. Afterwards, my spouse and I strolled around the village, walked through the Tongxin Corridor and Fengyu Bridge, and took photos by the river, enjoying ourselves. After spending an hour in the village, we headed to the next stop: a restaurant recommended by our driver-guide where we could taste authentic local dishes. As soon as we got off the car, we saw a lady grilling bamboo chicken and bamboo rice in front of the restaurant, which was quite charming. We shared a table with some friendly group members and enjoyed a flavorful lunch. After the meal, we set off for the highlight of the trip: Jinkeng Dazhai Cableway and Jinfo Peak. After about a half-hour drive, we arrived at the Jinkeng Dazhai parking lot, the cableway station at the foot of Jinfo Peak. After getting our tickets, we eagerly boarded the cable car. We were fortunate that the weather was good that day, with no rain. Even after the winter harvest, the terraced fields remained magnificent. From the cable car, we had a panoramic view of the Jinkeng terraces covering the entire mountain. I was so captivated by the scenery that I couldn't stop taking photos, almost forgetting my fear of heights. Upon reaching Jinfo Peak, the view was even more breathtaking. However, due to my fear of heights, I didn't dare to get too close to the edge to take photos. Luckily, there was an observation deck about one story high on the mountain. From there, I could get closer to the railing and take pictures of the terraces. I had always wanted to see the terraces in person, and that day, my wish finally came true. It was truly worth the trip, and I hope to visit again in summer or autumn when the terraces are at their most beautiful. After spending some time on the mountain, we reluctantly took the cable car back down and met up with the driver-guide at the parking lot. In the next post, I will introduce the best hotel of this trip — Xiati Ruijing Hotel. Stay tuned.