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Hot, hot, hot, hot! Over the past few days, temperatures have been steadily rising across the country, and even the fireflies in the mountains and cicadas in the trees have gradually "returned to work." The bright, long summer we are familiar with is finally coming!
As a child, summer memories are of shade trees, streams, and cool watermelon. We would dip our feet in the cool stream, letting the water flow over us like nature giving us a spa treatment. The cool breeze by the stream was incredibly comfortable, even without air conditioning.
This summer! You Xiaoxia has also prepared a summer vacation and water fun package for youđđđ
8 major cities, 18 exciting water routes, paddleboarding, river tracing, rafting... whatever you choose, invite a few friends, bring your family, and dive into nature's high-end playground together to experience the little beauty of summer!
Of course, when you go out to play, donât forget to buy our âmagic outdoor cardâ - China-TravelNote outdoor membership card.
Over 200 nearby routes! Free to play! Once a week! 3 months for just 559 yuan, equivalent to 6.2 yuan per day, let's enjoy the surrounding outdoor routes! Hurry and become a member, and set off with us!
Departure Place: Hangzhou
Anji's Sanbushi Gorge, 18 kilometers long, is flanked by bamboo forests, offering a cool and comfortable environment even under the scorching sun. Inside the valley, a gurgling mountain stream teems with 5-meter-long groupers, clearly visible in its deep pools.
The canyon is lined with lush bamboos and steep rocks. On one side of the canyon, there are cliffs and waterfalls, making it a must-see for wading in the stream!
The main rafting route, located at the source of the Huangpu River, is approximately 2.8 kilometers long and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, you'll find winding streams and connecting pools, allowing you to both trace the river and breathe in the fresh air of this "natural oxygen bar"!
Departure Place: Hangzhou
The Longlin Dam pool is about knee-deep for adults. Whether you want to have a water fight or take photos, you can have a blast in the cool water!
Besides the internet-famous dam, the Huyuan Creek rafting, known as "Fuchun's No. 1 Rafting," is the highlight! The rafting course is 3.1 kilometers long, with a total drop of 60 meters and five rapids. The entire rafting journey takes about 1.5 hours.
You can kayak along the stream, through rocks, around walls, through rapids and dangerous shoals. When you reach the open water, water fights and kayak racing are essential!
Finally, stroll along Fuyang's most beautiful scenic avenue, with green mountains on both sides, Huyuan Lake, and lotus flowers reflecting the sun behind the covered bridge. Then, enjoy the popular Dragon Scale Dam, playing in the water, catching fish, and rafting to your heart's content... In summer, you can have some fun!
Departure Place: Hangzhou
The Mysterious Cross Canyon is located in Tonglu. The canyon is named after a giant natural cross on the cliff of the valley.
When the weather is clear in the canyon, we can see the cross on the distant mountain wall, which is as majestic and powerful as a work of art. What's even more amazing is that a lifelike skull is hidden in the upper part of the cross, hence the name "Devil's Cross".
There is also a Guanyin Pond in the canyon. Legend has it that there are Guanyin's footprints on the big rocks beside the pond. There is a depression on a huge rock upstream of the small waterfall, which is said to be where the reclining Buddha snores.
Go deep into the wilderness and go upstream. Sometimes the stream is gurgling, and sometimes huge rocks are in the way. The hike + upstream is about 16 kilometers. The crossing route has a certain intensity and difficulty, which is very suitable for strong donkeys!
Departure Place: Suzhou/Wuxi
Good news! Now, you can travel freely between Suzhou and Wuxi and Zhejiang with a green QR code!
We will go to the summer resort in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai - Anji Longwangshan Canyon, where there are clear blue water, deep canyons and picturesque scenery. The average temperature all year round is 18â, making it a great place to escape the summer heat and play in the water in northern Zhejiang.
The team leader will bring a stove pot and gas tank, and everyone will prepare instant noodles, sausages and other delicacies by themselves. During the activity, you can cook meals outdoors and learn essential outdoor skills!
We will also provide you with water fight weapons for free and organize some exciting water fights. You can also catch fish and crabs and eat iced watermelon. Have a great summer!
Departure Place: Suzhou/Wuxi
The Tianmu Mountains stretch to Changxing, a small city in northern Zhejiang. There are often lush forests and bamboos here, with streams flowing slowly through them. During the rainy season, there is abundant rainfall, and the streams and creeks keep flowing, making it a great time to play in the water!
This is a route exclusively planned by China-TravelNote. After crossing the ancient bamboo forest trail, there is plenty of time for lunch at a farm in the forest, and there are also unknown mysterious waters for us to play freely!
We provide free weapons, including water guns and scoops! Play in the water and fully experience the coolness hidden west of Taihu Lake!
Departure Place: Suzhou/Wuxi/Nanjing
Tongguan Mountain is the second highest peak in southern Jiangsu. The circumference of the foothills is 43 kilometers. There are dozens of peaks of different sizes, high and low, vast and boundless, with the mountains and sky connected.
There is a trickling stream in the shade of bamboo forest, which provides beautiful scenery, coolness and relaxation. It is an excellent place to enjoy water and is also a water-friendly hiking route relatively close to Suzhou, Wuxi and Nanjing.
After the rain, Tongguan Mountain offers not only hiking but also river tracing, one of the rare river tracing routes in Jiangsu. The difficulty level is just right, so even beginners can feel free to participate!
Departure Place: Nanjing
Butterfly Valley, located in Yuqian Town, Lin'an, boasts a canyon several dozen miles deep and over ten meters wide, with the highest peak nearly a thousand meters from the valley floor. With its picturesque scenery, numerous ponds, and dense forests, it's a popular summer destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking escape from the heat and river tracing.
The unique natural environment has also bred a variety of colorful butterflies. They will pose in various shapes and take intimate photos with everyone, but remember not to harm these creatures!
The environment here is pristine, and the water is incredibly clear, practically like pure water! Walking along the stream, you can hear the gurgling of water, the chirping of birds and insects, and the rustling of the wind all along the wayâall of which can be heard clearly here!
Departure Place: Nanjing
Jingkongli Canyon is located at the junction of Anji, Yuhang and Lin'an counties. The canyon is ups and downs, and the stream flows down from the mountain top at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. It is one of the most popular mountain canyons around Hangzhou.
The air here is fresh, and it is also a good place to escape the summer heat on weekends. For those who know how to have fun, you can go upstream along the canyon stream, find the source of the water and climb to the top of the mountain.
Going deep into such a canyon with good water quality, collaborating on challenges, advancing and retreating together, wading through streams and crossing boulders together, and trusting each other more!
Departure Place: Guangzhou
Qinglong Gorge rafting in Qingyuan's Bijia Mountain is open year-round, with safety officers on duty at every dangerous point. It was also the designated venue for the 2005 National Natural Water Rafting Competition.
The entire canyon has a drop of more than 160 meters. The water flows rapidly, weaving left and right among the strange rocks. Sometimes it is greeted by huge waves, and then suddenly turns and spins away. Sometimes it rushes fast, and the waves stop the boat from flying, making you hold your breath and feel the tension and excitement!
Water vapor flies and hits your cheeks, accompanied by the sound of streams and strange rocks, allowing you to return to nature and release your emotions.
Departure Place: Guangzhou
Arriving at Ziyun Valley by ferry is like arriving in a paradise. The stream is crystal clear, moss-covered stone walls are beside you, and lush bamboo forests and hillsides covered with wild flowers suddenly come into your sight!
The huge rocks hanging in the air, the chirping of cicadas and birds, the intoxicating breeze, the quiet scenes keep switching back and forth, which is a feast for the eyes!
Wade through the stream and explore upstream, passing through numerous natural landscapes, waterfalls, Tianqing Pond, Tiaojian Pond, and Bingwen Pond, where you'll become one with nature. Fenghuang Rock, Guta Rock, Xuande Rock, and Chaotian Rock are nestled among verdant mountains and lush waters, creating a picturesque scene.
Departure Place: Chengdu
The annual Wet Carnival is here! Experience a wild water playground, a dreamy bubble show, and a variety of exciting challenges. Join the massive bubble machine as you unleash the excitement of the bubble world!
There are music pool parties and summer water splashing festivals here. Follow the rhythm of the music and cool down in the swimming pool. In the hot summer, have fun and start a cool water splashing battle. Donât go home until you are soaked!
This is also a crazy dating site with handsome guys and beautiful girls available for you to flirt with. Donât say we didnât give you a chance!
Departure Place: Chengdu
In the midsummer, we brought cool water play equipment and came to the stream in Dayi to start our water play battle!
The team leader led us to make a fire, burn charcoal, set up the grill, and wash and cut ingredients. The friends experienced the waterfront BBQ together, and there were also ice drinks and ice watermelon. It was so cool!
Eating barbecued skewers, drinking iced drinks, watching the gurgling water, listening to exciting music, with refreshing water vapor and mountain breeze blowing in your face, this is the right way to spend a summer vacation!
On the way back, we will pass by Yuelai Ancient Town, step onto the bluestone slabs of the old street, and feel the changes of the times!
Departure Place: Chengdu
Come to Qianfoshan Water Rafting Park, where there are green mountains and clear waters, and the temperature remains at around 22-25â all year round. It is a summer resort around Chengdu.
The safety and cost-effectiveness here are very good. Follow us to raft and play water fights to relieve a week of depression and cool down in the summer. The happiness is unimaginable!
Departure Place: Xi'an
Starting from Xi'an, it takes 1.5 hours to reach the Qinling Gorge. The average temperature here in summer is 18â, which can dispel all the summer heat!
The Qinling Canyon Rafting is 8 kilometers long with a drop of more than two meters. You slide directly down the water. The thrill will make you scream all the way!
The rafting experience, with 19 bends and 10 rapids, takes about 1.5 hours. As the boat rushes down the river, winding back and forth, and when the water opens up and slows down, you can look up and see the lush greenery around you â what a delight!
Departure Place: Xi'an
Less than 30 kilometers away from Xi'an, there is a vast bamboo sea. We will take tourists of all sizes to the depths of the bamboo sea and make the first bamboo raft in our lives together.
From cutting bamboo to building the raft, to designing and selecting materials, everyone collaborates to complete the project. When the raft successfully floats on the water, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment. Set sail on a raft you've made yourself!
We can explore this green oxygen bar together in the lush bamboo sea, and also make a handmade bamboo cup as a souvenir!
Departure Place: Beijing
Kingfisher Valley, named for the birdsong that can be heard from time to time, is a picturesque, pristine river valley where you can enjoy a leisurely hike, water activities, and photography.
With the arrival of summer, the most popular activity is playing in the water, but if you want to perfectly combine it with hiking, then river tracing is the best way!
We packed our bags and hiked through the mountains and forests, listening to the birds singing and smelling the fragrance of flowers, weaving through the streams and playing in the water, making the entire valley our natural playground!
Departure Place: Beijing
Don't miss the Legu Silver Beach Rafting Season during Beijing's summer heat! In ancient times, transportation was difficult, and the 20-kilometer river was accessible only by ferry. This led to the creation of ten ferry crossings, which became the present-day Shidu Scenic Area.
Why choose Legu Silver Beach? Legu Silver Beach is the largest in the Shidu area and boasts the best rafting and foodie towns in Shidu. Eat, drink, and have fun without any worries!
In addition, Shidu also has many projects to choose from, such as hiking trails, glass trails, glass suspension bridges, high-altitude swings, etc. It is the best choice for summer vacation!
Departure Place: Beijing
Wenyu River Park offers a refreshing and pleasant environment, featuring a variety of landscapes including lakes, lawns, trees, and cultural buildings. This time, let's bring our paddleboards and Frisbees for a new way to connect with nature!
You can also spread out a picnic mat under the trees with your friends and share your snacks and fruits! The lakes in the park are no more than 1.4 meters deep, making them relatively safe, so those who can't swim don't have to worry about falling into the water!
In the evening, we'll start Frisbee practice and a small camp competition. Friendly matches between teammates will be even more exciting! Finally, watch the beautiful sunset. The beautiful scenery is before your eyes, and you are surrounded by it, which will help you eliminate the fatigue of the afternoon!
This time, why not join us to go deeper into the green world and have some âwildâ fun! Whether youâre going upstream or downstream, shake off the heat and boredom and find the coolness and freedom of summer in your memories!
