Visitors by car must park at the bottom of the hill, and take a minibus to either the upper car park/entrance of Ping'an Zhuang village, or the upper car park/entrance of DaZhai Yao village. Public transport will take you straight to the villages. You can also step off at Huanglou Yao village also a bus terminal and it is possible to hike in about an hour or so from there to Ping'An village. From the car and bus parks of both villages, you must ascend on foot. There are sedan chairs available for hire if you are not up to the climb. The path ascends rapidly through the paddy fields and houses. There are several view points along the way where you can rest and take photographs, as well as stone paths that lead to viewing platforms higher up.
At the villages entrances, local women gather to offer to carry your backpack or daypack in bamboo baskets attached to their back for ¥20-25 fee varies with the weight of your bag. There are, surprisingly enough, senior local women whose English is advanced enough to act as your tour guide. They may likely approach you once inside the village or whilst walking along the paths, or your can enquire at the entrance. It is feasible to ask for a map at the entrances to the villages they are not automatically given, to orient yourself with the area, and to get some background details. The area is well signposted, with maps at regular intervals as well. It is usually clear which way you need to walk.
Check the bus schedule from Longsheng station, the last bus leaves before the sunset since it would be dangerous to drive in the dark. 1-1h30 to get to Dazhai, a bit shorter to Ping'An.
