Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River is so breathtaking!
"Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world, and Yangshuo's are the best in Guilin." After experiencing bamboo rafting on the Yulong River in Yangshuo, I truly understood the meaning of this saying!
🌊Rafting Experience:
I chose the popular route from Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian County, which covers approximately 6 kilometers and lasted nearly 90 minutes. Along the way, the raft slowly glided through the crystal-clear water, revealing tiny fish and shrimp frolicking beneath. Every time we passed a dam, the raft whizzed down, splashing huge waves. It was both thrilling and exciting. This collision of speed and excitement had me screaming!
🌄Scenery Along the Way:
The scenery along the way is picturesque, with karst peaks of varying shapes. Some resemble camels crossing a river, some like fairies descending to earth, and still others like five fingers reaching up to the sky. It's truly a marvel of nature's wonders. The riverside scenery is also captivating, with vast expanses of lush green rice paddies and the occasional wisp of smoke rising from farmhouses, creating a tranquil and peaceful rural scene.
💁♂️Service:
The raft driver was incredibly friendly. He not only expertly maneuvered the raft, but also explained the various scenic spots along the way and cracked jokes, making the entire rafting experience full of laughter and joy. Furthermore, the driver's photography skills were exceptional, proactively helping us find the perfect angles. Every photo we took could be a wallpaper!
🎫Ticket Purchasing Tips:
Be sure to book your tickets in advance through the official platform. During peak season, tickets are extremely popular. I booked a week in advance and was able to secure my preferred time slot. Also, remember to bring your ID for easy ticket collection.
👟Clothing Tips:
It's best to wear slippers or sandals, as shoes are likely to get wet when crossing the dam. If you don't want to get too wet, bring a change of clothes.
Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River is truly an unforgettable travel experience! Here, you can feel the charm of nature and forget all your worries. If you also want to visit Yangshuo and experience the beauty of the mountains and rivers, bamboo rafting on the Yulong River is definitely not to be missed!