Located in Zhongshan Township, Tonglu County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Huxiao Gorge is a renowned canyon rafting destination in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai regions. Below is a detailed introduction:
Natural Landscape
• Canyon Landform: Located in the foothills of Tianmu Mountain, the area boasts a pristine granite canyon landscape, with towering mountains and deep canyons, covering a total area of 30 square kilometers.
• Forest Vegetation: With a forest coverage rate of 99%, the lush vegetation creates fresh air rich in negative oxygen ions, creating a natural oxygen bar where visitors can enjoy the fresh air while enjoying the scenery.
• Rafting River: The rafting river is 10 kilometers long, with a total drop of 260 meters. The developed section is 4.8 kilometers long, and the entire rafting journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. The rapids, steep drops, and powerful currents create a thrilling "small stream, big waves" experience.
Supporting Facilities
• Visitor Center: The newly built three-story center offers a full range of services, including ticket purchase, consultation, storage, shopping, bathing, paid hair dryers, medical services, and police services. A restaurant and a tea bar are located on the second and third floors.
• Parking: The 25,000-square-meter parking lot has 600 parking spaces for small cars and 120 spaces for buses, meeting the parking needs of a large number of visitors.
• Dining and Shopping: Restaurants such as KFC, Shanghai Auntie, and Tonglu Flavor are available within the scenic area. Rafting equipment such as water guns and waterproof bags can also be purchased at nearby shops.
Safety Guarantee
• Comprehensive Equipment: Professional safety equipment such as life jackets and helmets is available to visitors in sufficient quantities, including 2,300 kayaks and 4,000 sets of life jackets and helmets.
• Monitoring and Escort: The Safety Dispatch Command Center has a real-time audio and video surveillance system, with 10 cameras at the upstream docks, 96 cameras at the river, 30 cameras at the downstream docks, and 50 audio broadcasts along the river, providing real-time monitoring of rafting activities.
Nearby Attractions
• Daqishan National Forest Park: Approximately a 40-minute drive from the scenic area, featuring Tianchi Lake, waterfalls, and a jungle flying squirrel slide, it's ideal for family hikes.
• Yaolin Wonderland: One of China's 40 best tourist destinations, it boasts karst cave landscapes. Tickets are 116 yuan and are approximately a one-hour drive from the scenic area.
• Tianmu Creek Bamboo Rafting: Offering a "Little Guilin" experience, the 2.5-kilometer journey takes 40 minutes and costs 65 yuan. It's suitable for both the elderly and children.