Gulong Gorge Rafting Guide｜The Ultimate Summer Water Fun in Guangdong

【The Ultimate One-Day Tour Guide to Gulong Gorge】is here!

✨Morning itinerary:
9:00 Arrive at Gulong Gorge Scenic Area (Address: Gulong Gorge Scenic Area, Sankengtan, Qingxin County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province)
10:00-12:00 Challenge the "Glass Grand Canyon"🌉
👉Includes: The world's widest glass bridge + suspended glass platform + jungle zipline
👉Must-visit: Waterfall viewing platform, perfect for stunning photos!📸

🍽️Lunch recommendation:
13:00 "Canyon Restaurant" inside the scenic area
Must-order dishes: Qingyuan free-range chicken🐔 (the white-cut chicken is super tender and smooth!) + Mountain water tofu pudding🥄
Average cost per person: around 80 RMB💰

💦Afternoon thrilling activity:
14:30-15:30 Gulong Gorge Rafting🚣‍♂️
A full 6 km route, over 1 hour long! Professional-level rafting course, a must-play in summer!
Tips: Bring a waterproof phone pouch + change of clothes👚

🚗Transportation guide:
1️⃣ Self-driving: Guangqing Expressway → Qinglian Expressway → Gulong Gorge exit (1.5 hours direct from Guangzhou)
2️⃣ High-speed rail: Guangzhou South Station → Qingyuan Station (30 minutes) → taxi 40 min (about 80 RMB)

🏡Accommodation recommendations:
❶ Gulong Hotel (right inside the scenic area! Just lie down after rafting)
❷ Qingyuan International Hotel (five-star! Free shuttle service available)

🥘Must-try food list:
✅ Qingyuan chicken (white-cut/scallion oil)
✅ Beijiang fresh fish (steamed is the freshest!)
✅ Knife-cut rice cakes (a local breakfast staple)
✅ Mountain water tofu pudding (available everywhere in the scenic area)

⚠️Important tips:
1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Important enough to say three times☀️
2. Remember to wear sandals + quick-dry clothes for rafting
3. Fewer people on weekdays, weekends are packed!
4. It’s recommended to buy tickets 3 days in advance (Trip.com often has discounts)

🌈This summer, come play in the water at Gulong Gorge!

Post by Penelope.Rivera@73 | Aug 22, 2025