Laiye River Rafting | Yesanpo, let's go wild!
by LunaDreamweaver42
May 2, 2025
Wild Sanpo summer escape and kid-friendly guide is here! Less than 3 hours' drive from Beijing, an excellent choice for a Hebei surrounding trip🌿 This is a cool paradise outside Bailixia, bring your kids for water fun on the weekend~
🎡 Trip Highlights:
✔️ Rare northern canyon + stream scenery
✔️ Cool summer resort, average summer temperature only 22℃
✔️ Lots of parent-child water activities, easy for moms to entertain kids
🏞️ Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Bailixia Scenic Area (Sanpo Town, Laishui County, Baoding City)
A 5A-level scenic spot known as the "Little Guilin of the North," with 98% forest coverage acting like a natural air conditioner! Recommended to take the cable car up the mountain, then walk to explore Yixiantian, Laohuzui, and other attractions. Kids over 3 years old can easily handle it~
2️⃣ Juma River Rafting (about 3.8 km long)
The most thrilling rafting in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei! It's recommended to bring a waterproof phone pouch and water guns for a full water fight fun (the scenic area has changing rooms and luggage storage). Rafting starts at 1 PM, remember to prepare quick-dry clothes for the kids!
3️⃣ Longmen Tianguan Scenic Area
Features an extra-long glass plank road and a popular swing with a 5D thrilling effect, suitable for adventurous kids and adults. The shallow area of Juma River in the scenic spot is great for catching small fish, so bringing a small net is recommended~
🍲 Food Tips:
▫️ Freshly caught and grilled rainbow trout, recommended at [Shanshui Fishing Village] near the scenic area entrance, about 60 RMB per person
▫️ Must try fried Sichuan pepper buds! A Wild Sanpo specialty, crispy and fragrant
▫️ Handmade cold noodles with garlic sauce, 5 RMB a bowl, a perfect summer cooler
🏡 Accommodation Suggestions:
✅ First choice is a homestay by the Juma River, with mountain and water views right outside the window, very convenient
✅ For families with kids, recommend parent-child rooms in the Colorful Art Town, with a light show at night
✅ If budget allows, stay at Arcadia Hotel, which has its own pool and children's playground
💡 Practical Tips:
· Bring 2 sets of clothes for water activities
· Remember a light jacket for big temperature differences between morning and evening
· Book rooms 3 days in advance during the peak season of July-August
· The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei travel card can save you money on tickets
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