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In the scorching summer, everyone is probably looking for a cool place to stay, and the best way to do that is to go rafting. Yes, summer would be boring without rafting, but rafting is also a risky sport. You must choose a safe and professional rafting area, avoid wild rafting, take precautions, and avoid danger as much as possible.
Next, I recommend 6 excellent rafting places around Wuhan. They are safe and have a great experience. They have received rave reviews. It’s the right place to come.
"Bi Sheng Rafting, Unforgettable"
It is known as the "No. 1 Rafting Spot in Central China" in the selection of the best rafting spots in the country!
Bi Sheng Grand Canyon Rafting is located in Yingshan County, Huanggang City, the hometown of inventor Bi Sheng. Every summer, many rafting enthusiasts gather here.
Bisheng Grand Canyon is widely acclaimed for its superior geographical location, unique S-shaped slide, and large drop.
It takes about 3 hours to drive from Wuhan to Bisheng Grand Canyon for rafting. Try to choose to depart at 8:00 in the morning and arrive at the scenic area at 11:00.
If you arrive early, you can have lunch nearby and taste the special foods of Yingshan: fir mushroom and pork hotpot, local mutton hotpot, steamed bacon and tofu cake, red pepper and river fish fried tofu pot, fried noodles, crispy dumplings, fire-baked cake, snowflake cake, and Bisheng cake. After lunch, take a short break to digest the food, and then go to the ticket office to pick up your tickets according to the time.
A. Hankou: Yanjiang Avenue – Chenjiaji – Qinglong Toll Station – Wuying Expressway – Yangliu Exit – Leidian – Caopan Town – Huangsha River (Scenic Area Reception Center).
B. Wuchang: Qingshan – Tianxingzhou Bridge – Qinglong Toll Station – Wuying Expressway – Yangliu Exit – Leidian – Caopan Town – Huangsha River (Scenic Area Reception Center).
13:30-16:00 (Monday-Friday)
10:30-16:00 (Saturday-Sunday) (The above is for reference only, the specific opening hours are subject to the announcement of the scenic spot on the day)
Retail price: 268 yuan/person
Online price: 198 yuan/person
You can purchase tickets in advance on online platforms such as Ctrip and China-TravelNote.
Rafting is an outdoor sport and involves certain risks, so you must follow the warnings of the scenic area when dressing. You are not allowed to wear slippers or sandals while rafting, and you are not allowed to carry sharp objects while rafting to avoid scratching yourself.
The Bisheng Rafting has a large drop and is an S-shaped slide, so you must hold on to the hull when rafting. Your body cannot go beyond the hull, especially your hands and head, to avoid scratches and bumps.
If the boat capsizes, don't panic. Hold up the boat with both hands and get out from under the boat. The staff will come to help you get back on board and continue drifting.
Tips:
Driving time: about 3 hours from Wuhan
Rafting duration: about 2.5 hours
Age requirement: No rafting for those over 55 years old, no rafting for those under 12 years old (over 1.4 meters in height). If you need to buy a special escort ticket, the company must arrange a full-time security guard to escort you.
“It’s summer when you visit Tianjing Mountain”
Compared with other scenic spots, Tianjing Mountain is characterized by thrills and excitement, which is why Tianjing Mountain is called waterfall rafting.
Everyone who has been there knows that the huge drop is thrilling and challenges your heartbeat, but it is also very safe because the scenic area has very complete protection measures.
The exquisitely designed and beautifully landscaped rafting course will captivate you with its thrilling "Waterfall Rafting," featuring a series of cascading waterfalls and a drop of 186 meters. This three-section rafting course offers the most comprehensive rafting experience in China, a truly unique experience.
Tianjing Mountain is located in Macheng, very close to the classic river tracing route "Longtan Chong" around Wuhan. If you have enough time, you can spend two days rafting and river tracing. A two-day trip to play in the water and get wet is the most basic respect for this summer.
One-day rafting
Drive to Tianjing Mountain for rafting in the morning, and arrive at the place to taste Macheng's special hanging pot at noon. You can pick up the car and drive up the mountain. Then take your change of clothes and car keys and lock them in the free safe. There will be staff to help take you to the terminal service area. After rafting, you can take a shower, change clothes and drive back to your warm home.
Two-day rafting + river tracing
After rafting on the first day, go to Muzidian Farmhouse to stay. You can search for "Muzidian" on the online platform. After checking in, feel the coolness of summer at night. There is fresh air here and the starry sky will accompany you to sleep.
The next day after breakfast, drive to "Qujiafan Village" and rent a life jacket from the store for 10 yuan per person, or 5 yuan per person if you negotiate. Remember, for water activities, no matter whether you can swim or not, you must wear a life jacket.
There is a parking lot at the starting point of Longtan Chong where you can park your car. After the river tracing, go to the store to return the life jacket. The locals are very simple and provide rooms in their homes for you to change into dry clothes for free.
Retail price: 198 yuan/person
Online price: 158 yuan/person
Monday to Friday 14:00-15:00
Saturday to Sunday 10:00-15:00
Last admission at 15:00
For rafting, you should bring a change of clothes, including underwear, shoes, a towel, and a plastic bag. You'll be soaking wet afterward, so a shower and a hair wash are essential. Don't buy anything at the service area at the end of the trip; they only recycle discarded items from tourists.
Tips:
Driving time: about 2.5 hours from Wuhan
Rafting duration: about 2 hours
Total drop: 318 meters
Age requirement: Rafting participants must be over 16 years old (and at least 1.4 meters tall), males must be under 55 years old, and females must be under 50 years old. Rafting is prohibited if you exceed this age limit.
"The best drift at the foot of heaven, happy and carefree in the fairy valley"
Dabie Mountain Canyon Rafting is located at the foot of the beautiful Tiantangzhai. The scenic area has invested a lot in supporting facilities, allowing tourists to fully experience rafting while enjoying the beautiful scenery and having fun.
The distance of the rafting river and the rafting time have been carefully designed to reach a balance point. Therefore, you must come to experience the Dabie Mountain Canyon rafting to truly feel the majesty of the Dabie Mountains and feel the excitement and coolness of rafting.
After setting off in the morning, it is recommended to navigate directly to Luotian Tiantangzhai and look around at the majestic Tiantangzhai at the entrance of the scenic area. If you have enough time, you can arrange to climb Tiantangzhai the next day.
After staying in Tiantangzhai for a while, we headed to the Dabie Mountain Canyon for rafting. There are many local delicacies to choose from along the way. Find a local specialty restaurant, eat and drink your fill, and you will be energetic for rafting in the afternoon.
Retail price: 200 yuan/person
Online price: 138 yuan/person (it is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance and pick up the tickets directly at the scenic spot on the day)
Monday to Friday 13:30-15:30
Saturday to Sunday 10:00-16:00
Tips:
Driving time: Located in the beautiful Macheng, about 2.5 hours from Wuhan
Rafting duration: 4.8 kilometers, about 2.5 hours
Total drop: 168 meters
Age requirement: 16 years and older but under 55 years old. Those who do not meet this requirement are not allowed to participate in rafting alone. If you participate in rafting, you must be accompanied by a professional rafting guide from the scenic area.
The Galaxy Valley Rafting is located at the foot of Jiugong Mountain. There are not too many people here, so there is generally no congestion. You can store your luggage and change clothes where you park your car.
The scenic area starts rafting at 1:30 pm, so before that we should have lunch, change clothes, and queue up to take the scenic shuttle bus to the starting point.
You can't drive up the mountain for the Galaxy Valley rafting by yourself, so you need to start queuing up for the scenic shuttle bus at 13:00. It takes about 10 minutes to drive to the starting point. The Galaxy Valley rafting is very orderly both at the bottom of the mountain and on the top.
Once you reach the starting point of the rafting, you'll start taking the boat. The first half is more exciting, while the second half is relatively gentle.
As can be seen from the map, the Galaxy Valley Rafting is very close to Jiugong Mountain, which is also a summer resort. Many people come here to escape the heat every summer.
The Yinhe Valley rafting is also the only rafting river in Hubei Province with bamboo forest landscape. Many people may worry that rafting will make them tanned and they will be under the sun all the time. Then you are right to choose the Yinhe Valley, as the entire river is covered with bamboo, which will protect you from the suffering of scorching sun.
From Hankou (by highway): Hankou City Area - Jiefang Avenue - Qiaokou Road - Jiangcheng Avenue - Wuhan Third Ring Road - Exit at Qingling Interchange and enter Baishazhou Avenue (National Highway 107) - Qingzheng Expressway - Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway - Exit at Xianning North Expressway - Guixiang Avenue - Turn left onto Yinquan Avenue - Mabai Avenue - Provincial Highway S208 - Pass Maoping Changsheng Gas Station and turn left about 50 meters later onto Provincial Highway S209 - Jieshuiling (entering Tongshan) - Shankou Village - Wutian Village - Xigang Village - Tongshan Yangdu Avenue - Pass Tongshan County Radio and Television Bureau and pass about 50 meters later
Retail price: 200 yuan/person
Online price: 178 yuan/person
13:00-15:00, please arrange your itinerary according to the time
You need to prepare a set of spare clothes and a pair of plastic shoes. You can prepare other things by yourself, such as a sun fan, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Tips:
Driving time: Located at the foot of Jiugong Mountain, about 3 hours’ drive from Wuhan
Rafting River: The rafting river section is 5 kilometers long, with a drop of 138 meters and 78 waterfalls
Age requirement: 12-50 years old, healthy people (minors must be accompanied by an adult), height must be over 1.5 meters
Yellowstone River rafting is a popular rafting destination this year. Why? Because it offers two rafting options: the Warrior Raft and the Family Raft. Since most rafting attractions have strict age restrictions and don't allow children, this family-friendly rafting destination is sure to be popular.
Yellowstone River rafting takes into account the needs of both adults and children, and is designed with consideration for difficulty and distance.
The parent-child rafting is a half-distance rafting, covering a river length of 4,000 meters and lasting about one hour. Parents must accompany the rafting. The warrior rafting is a full-distance rafting, covering a river length of 6,800 meters and lasting about two hours.
In addition, the Yellowstone River rafting has a fully enclosed underwater glass river that is not available in other scenic spots. It provides a new rafting experience and allows you to feel the pleasure of swimming like a fish in the water.
Arriving at the rafting area around noon, we had lunch (Luotian Hanging Pot Rice is recommended). Afterwards, we collected our tickets. Those who were experiencing the Ten-Li Warrior Rafting should take the scenic area bus to the Warrior Rafting starting point, while those who were experiencing the Family Rafting should take the shuttle bus to the Family Rafting starting point. Finally, at the end of the rafting trip, we had a shower with hot water and a change of clothes to avoid catching a cold.
Huangshi River Rafting in Huangshi River Village, Jiuzihe Town, Luotian County, Huanggang City
The drifting time from Monday to Friday is 13:30-16:00 in the afternoon
The drifting time from Saturday to Sunday is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Warrior Rafting: Retail price: 188 yuan/person, online price: 168 yuan/person
Family rafting: Retail price: 138 yuan/person, online price: 128 yuan/person
Tips:
Location: Huangshihe Village, Jiuzihe Town, Luotian County (Navigation: Huangshihe Rafting Park)
Taohuachong Rafting is located at the junction of Anhui and Hubei, next to the Shili Taohuaxi Scenic Area. Further north, you'll reach Anhui. Here, the Shaoguan Great Wall is worth a visit. Standing on the Great Wall, you can see Hubei to the west and Anhui to the east. Strolling along the Great Wall, you can experience the charm of history.
Taohua Chong Rafting was not a popular rafting scenic spot before, and it was only gradually improved this year. You can raft in the summer, ski in the winter, and enjoy the vast peach blossoms in the spring when they are in full bloom.
Taohuachong rafting uses pristine mountain spring water, the water is pure and clear, the river is relatively flat, and it is not particularly exciting. If this is your first time rafting, or you are timid, fearful, and don't want excitement, then Taohuachong is very suitable for you, with no danger, cool water, and pleasant scenery along the way.
Retail price: 200 yuan/person
Online price: 155 yuan/person
(Included items: scenic spot entrance fee, free shower; paid items: hot bath 10 yuan/person)
13:00-15:30 (Drifting start time, the specific time is subject to the scenic spot’s announcement on the day)
Tips:
Driving time: about 2.5 hours from Wuhan
Rafting duration: about 2 hours
Choose a place you like and go rafting. If you don’t go in August, you’ll have to wait another year!
